Toyota Alphard Review. The Luxury JDM Mini-Van (AH30) 

I love this thing. We own a Toyota Alphard Hybrid and while we were on our way home from a trip, a massive storm hit which prompted the port to stop ferry rides to our destination. We had to stay inside our Alphard for-as far as I can recall-around 53 hours or so... Honestly speaking it was a scary experience witnessing all the chaos going on outside the van while the storm hit but the next day, we felt thankful that we used that instead of our SUV since the Alphard was so much more comfortable, quiet, and efficient. The engine only ran for a few minutes every hour with the AC on and it was a dream sleeping inside because even with the engine on you hardly hear it due to the insane noise insulation. The built in entertainment system with TV tuner kept us up to date with the news despite the loss of cellular reception and data, we were able to plug in our laptops to watch movies as well. We took baths at a nearby gas station and throughout the whole ordeal (the vehicle was on 24/7) our driver was so impressed because in a span of 53 hours he estimated that the Alphard consumed roughly 13-16 litres of gas. Yes, with the AC and various electronics plugged into the power outlet (including a Makita cooler) 24/7. Needless to say, my Dad was really impressed when I told him about it the moment we arrived. If you guys plan on doing camping and stuff without sacrificing space and comfort (albeit a bit less efficient in terms of mileage) then the Toyota Alphard is the way to go. I wouldn’t mind getting stuck in the middle of nowhere as long as I’m inside this awesome minivan, it’s like riding a business class flight for a few days lol-fun and comfortable.

My best friend's dad has got the exact same model but with the V6, it is an absolutely amazing vehicle. The second row seats are so comfortable, I bet they're just as good, if not better than an S-Class. It's literally a minivan version of an S-Class

This car is super famous in indonesia . Its a flagship MPV here (top line mpv for sale in indonesia usually for VIP passengers) this car costs about 110 - 120k . Below this car we got nissan serena ,honda odyssey, toyota voxy and mazda biante. So basically this car is at the top of the line mpv in indonesia

This one is super popular in Asia especially in Vietnam. My friend just bout one 2016 with 3,000kms for around 7 billions Vietnamese money which $458.000 in our money. And it's crazy. Only Celebrities cruise on this. It's a good car but personally I don't think it's worth $150k. Thanks for the full review bro.🙏🏻💪🏻. Keep them coming👊🏻👊🏻👊🏻

There is also a twin to an Alphard, it’s called the Toyota Velfire ans it is basically at sport version

I've seen these mini vans before always been curious, great review mate 💯

In order to create next level of comfort, stability, and rigidity, Toyota has made bespoke platform just for this car, meaning Toyota made sure there is zero stress on every single components, therefore less compromise on driving experience.

I live in the us NEVER heard of this car... it looks amazing so unique it feels like a huge breath of fresh air.. something different than a boring SUV

Believe it or not. I bought this car 2019 in Indonesia cause of this review. Oh and i got a bargain with the price for 120k

Hello from America didn’t know this van existed there’s so many cool vehicles from other countries that I don’t know about all I see here is Camry’s, GMC Yukon’s, Honda Odyssey’s, Chevy Tahoe’s, Siennas, and Ford pickup trucks but many more. They should start selling these here in America they will sell like hot cakes over here.

I live in Japan and am probably buying that model tomorrow. Thanks for the review, gave me more confidence in the purchase

Getting mine this week in W.A. for half this price with 50k. Cant wait. Comes with hks suspension and some extras. Cheers for the great review.

Awesome review. Something totally left field of what we would normally see. 👍

Blessed to own one, great review

My family have the Alphard's brother, Vellfire. We have a 2012 Toyota Vellfire 2.4L ZG, it's a really comfy car, really suitable for family

11:46 The small wind screen that are in frount of the side mirrors is for helping you to see the blind spots better.

LOVE IT thanks, amazing videos, effort and facts😃👌😁:-D

Theres also the vellfire same thing just different styling. Cool as hell

Very nice review. Where IS it filmed ?

It's very impressive this car is in Australia. In South Australia? This car is the most expensive Alphard in Japan. I saw yellow sticker on a tailgate and that shows "sold by toyota dealership of Tokyo" I have same trim line, 2020model in Tokyo.

I'm starting to see more of these in Brisbane since last year. We also do have the Nissan Elgrand Highway Star in Australia (privately imported though).

If only someone can 2JZ 6 speed swap this van. that would be badass. The ultimate luxury sport van.

Great review no fluff thanks a lot Try the Nissan Elgrand as well

@0:10 ... or as little as 20 to US$40,000, depending on the trim level and age.

I have this car but for me theres a gap in between the chairs that allow the others to walk into the car and onto the back without needing to move the chair and for rich people in asia we have nannys that holds our bags in the mall and stuff and they normaly sit in the back and the rich people sit in the middle while drivers drive them to the locations

I’ve always wanted one of these. The Lexus version...

I love Alphard

bought the used 2012 model for 30K. live in indonesia tho. nevertheles its a steal.

The front exterior design look very futureristic

See plenty of them here in Singapore, they are popular with hire car operators.

Now in the market for Alphard / Vellfire to accompany my S210 Crown and S20 Athlete :p

2016 executive lounge cost around 60k usd in my country

Jeez man that grill

That front end is straight out of a horror movie!

Thats awesome

Excellent mobile space for a last minute affair in a quickie

I have one these, like the its a 2019 model, i choose 2019 because 2020 model isn't a lot of different, so i buy it for 94,000 in Indonesia

Ross, never seen one before! Cross between Executive cruiser slash mobile porn studio...... love your work mate

I want one...

The best popular car in Indonesia. And in Indonesia use for taxi

Simple is, if you don’t have an Alphard in Asia, you’re not to be considered as a wealthy people. Not even a S-Class can have this statement.

There's only 3 variants here in Indonesia, the base trim, which is the (X) doesn't have leather seats, it's fairly basic like the other types of car. No one buys this trim lel. The mid trim is the trim that everyone buys, comes with leather seats, electrically operated captains seats with leg support, heated and cooled seats in the front row, but only heated in the mid row. The highest trim, the 3.5Q executive longue, is pretty much the same that is in this video but with a V6. It comes with a more advanced leg support, added a small table, cooled and heated seats in the mid row seats.

Actually, this is very popular among Japanese CEO's.

I definitely know that you will get a vehicle you can’t fix yourself

I always wondered about these things. Not sure it’s worth 150k 🤔 My father in-law has the Mercedes version of this. I think the Toyota is better but not by a lot and the Merc was 50k for a 3 yr old one. The Lexus version will be hella expensive 😳

There’s also more luxurious version called Royal Lounge

Imagine paying 150 grand for this then your friend buys a hiace for 30 grand then just has the interior done up for a few grand and it ends up being flasher.

Is this Melbourne

There’s even a extra rare Royal Lounge/Lexus LM

Its not the most luxurious one though, there is still a royal lounge version that costs even more.

When this are sold to Russia then they (Toyota) sell a lhd version?

Alphard in my country only costs 80k USD

Wait why in the car is dark? it supposed to be white.

2:47 rap god

Which one better...toyota alphard or mercedes V class..

I know the guys that do 4x4 conversions of these

I would be surprised if you’re able to test drive the Lexus LM (even though it’ll be third-party imported car) because Lexus Australia refuse to bring one 🤣

I'd want to sit in those captain's chairs any opportunity I get and watch videos.

Hi i'm from Indonesian 🇮🇩 i like your review the car (づ｡◕‿‿◕｡)づ 11:23 The *LM300h* already present in Indonesia

There is an Alphard for sale in Sydney with 10km on it for just under $100000 but l don't thinki its a Hybrid l have seen a couple of these Alphards around been used as a people mover but these must be the most luxurious people movers available in Australia l do like Toyotas but l will never buy one because l have no use for a people mover because l am 69 years and both our children sre adults have kefy home but a vehicle for a large family and the top spec one the children would be fighting over the two second row seats there is no other people mover that is as good and ss luxurious as the Alphard and Vellfire

I have a toy Alphard

If you won't buy a rolls royce because it expensive , you can buy this......

My dad actually planned to buy this alphard but instead he buyed a nissan nv350 urvan premium 2020 bruh.

Don't really fancy spending so much cash then having to use a potty

This car is compulsory for every rich families in Indonesia. Sadly, I don't have one but I'm happy for what I have.

$150K FOR FRIDGE........NO WAY

Toyota Alphard is better than Toyota Sienna

It’s a Alphard not a Butler from Batman “Alfred”

in malaysia a lot of people use it

Toyota Alphard is usually bought by those wealthy people

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Rich Chinese favourite

Fyi alphard become taxi in Jakarta

LOL! I live in Japan..our roads are better than 99% of the world. I have yet to see a pothole on the highway..unlike the US..where you can destroy a car from a pothole.

What in the hell? 150 grand?

asian people use this car as a family car lol

Cool van, but I can't get over how this guy looks like Emmanuel Macron

I think it’s not worth it in my opinion

I saw u mate WA shit expensive as F*ck even it's made in Japan but still cannot compared with real JDM in Japan!

Ridiculous 150k what a joke you can buy an rv to live out of for that price!

150 grand for a van with a camry engine ? hell no

Whe u buy it... U need a private driver dude.😏

150 grand for that abomination?? very overpriced even for a luxury minivan with those looks, looks like a refrigerator with lines because lines and a weird ass grill

Oh god but that's just butt ugly! That's wrong, thats car abuse. It's like a pug thats not cute. Whuuuhuaa!

Seems expensive for what you get, and it's ugly.

Its NOT A CAR!! ITS A VAN!! Learn English. Its also not anywayS. You dont pluralize it. You dont say howeverS!