My Toyota Alphard G Review (DeStupified Edition) (JDM Legends Tour Pt. 31)
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 20 ก.พ. 2020
- I recently reviewed a Toyota Alphard G, I got a few things wrong in that review.
Here it is again, with my bigger blunders removed. Apologies to the Alphard community and I hope this is a little better! I do care about quality but these things can happen.
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I sold my Range Rover for an Alphard. No regrets, love it.
In Indonesia, we have an adage, "You can have any supercars you like, but without Alphard, you're nobody.". It's interesting to see European's take on Toyota's interpretation of Caravelle and V-Class...
Could you guide To a good place for spares.
Padahal harga alphard gak seberapa dibanding supercar
Had a Toyota Estima V6 with 280hp, front wheel drive and no traction control. Brilliant to drive and hoon around with kids on board
"Gasp... It's the boss! Wave.. bow.. " LOL - I'm getting an Alphard next week. Thanks.
I've had one for 2 years now. I had it converted to LPG dual fuel and it's just been a joy. Smooth, quite quick, great for holidays, and you can get an uncollapsed twin buggy in the boot with bikes scooters and a weeks shopping, and then drive home in luxury. The local Toyota dealership have had all the parts (shocks, brake discs and pads etc) needed next day. Love it.
I'm thinking of getting one of these now that I've reached 50.
I currently have a bulletproof 2008 Prius. The wife and I went to Wales in it about 3 years ago for a long weekend. We actually slept (comfortably) in it. That hatched the plan: Operation Alphard!
I'd like to know roughly how much an LPG conversion costs and what the MPG is like please?
Looking forward to joining this exclusive club!
@@michaelggriffiths I had it done at purchase point so got it a little cheaper but I think £1800 is around the normal price. I pay 56p per liter for LPG from Morrisons, it works out at an equivalent of 40 to 48 mpg. I get around 19 on petrol so it paid for itself quite quickly. Try Paul at New Acre cars in Coventry as he is a big importer of them and also converts them to LPG, he also runs the FB Alphard club.
@@michaelggriffiths also ours came with electric curtains around and the 8 seater collapses into a bed, but not that comfortable one, so great for a camper
@@michaelggriffiths nearly a grand for a decent one
The new Alphard and Vellfire is where it's at, their so nice. My favorite of the two is the Vellfire V6 ( Executive Lounge).
On dimensions - in much of Japan you need a certificate from the local police to prove you have a parking space (within 2km of where you live) before you can buy a car. The dimensions of the spare are noted and you're not allowed to have a car bigger than your space. Lots of people rent a parking space, and they come in different sizes and prices - hence why much of the practical/family stuff tends to be so boxy to make the best use of space.
Love these JDM minivans, we have a Honda Stepwagon (in the class below Alphard/Elgrand) and it's a perfect family/bike/camping wagon.
I don’t get the whole T5 thing. It’s just badge snobbery and everyone has one 😒 I’d have the Toyota anyday
Twice the vehicle for a third of the price
Want one, love the way you showcased.
Recently bought a camper conversion one of these and love it!
My old boy owned a first gen Nissan Elgrand, and it was surprisingly pleasant. A smooth petrol V6 compliments this kind of car really well. And it was also just such a nice place to be in. Of course another part of their practicality is they can reasonably accommodate wheelchair users.
Cheers from Australia
You can get an Elgrand with the "Granny" pack. That includes a motorised chair which is automatically lifted in and out of the car to become a luxury wheelchair with granny still in it.
Much as I like the VW camper/minibus they all benefit from the introduction of the Subaru Boxer engine & gearbox!
I love these oddball JDM vans so much! They’re so quirky, odd and not what you normally see on UK roads and that’s a good thing! Great video and enjoying these JDM vids
Man, the best feature of the first gen is that the second row seats can be rotated towards the third row seats, its great for children to interact to each other or when you find a good deal on furniture but aint wasting time driving back your passangers to pick up that table
I go to Malaysia a lot and they are superrrr popular. My father in law has this shape with the executive pack in the back also imported from Japan to Malaysia. I have also been picked up in the 2018/2019 spec one with the executive pack in the back and my daysssss the first class seats are lovelyyyy. Literally electric reclining, lower leg recline electric also and control for things like sunroof etc. I think they are great cars, a shame they don’t make a diesel one. I believe Lexus has one coming out for the Asian market too.
I was actually also the owner of a first Generation Toyota Previa. That was already a great car. I can imagine how cool this one must be. - Great review!
hi, have had two previas, both 2.4 petrol in the 90s really great motors but the alphard is 10 steps up. two side electric doors as well as rear can all be operated from buttons by right knee. changed head unit, DVD CD MP3 BLUETOOTH, SCREEN IN ROOF leather seats captain seats in back, twin sun roofs, big butter smooth cruiser, bullit proof engine and gear box and so much more.
@@richardkalsevicius429 super
Seen these operating as exclusive limo's in Hong Kong. Van on the outside, business class inside.
Used to live in China, always used to go from HK airport back to China in an Alphard. Spacious, comfortable and quiet, brilliant bit of kit.
This beats the euro equivalents hands down. Anytime of the day.
Agreed way more luxurious
Spot on review 👍
purchased mine while still on the boat from japan.had it for three years now, never keep any car longer than that but this baby will be stopping with us for the next three. cost wise tax, tyres, service, clean MOT. best ever. honest.
Hi, just wondering how comfortable they are. My Mrs suffers with pain and need a smooth ride even on country roads as we live in a village. At present we have a land rover freelander 2, so far it's been the smoothest ride. But we need something bigger and the option of reclining seats. These tick so many box's but none near me to test as yet. So thought I'd ask an owner for there honest opinion. Thanks for reading 👍
Here in our country it's a status symbol.The one you're driving is an early gen model..If you have the chance,try the latest one.. you'll be surprised by the difference..The new one is more luxurious..
Hi mate, just noticed in your vlog, your in my part of the world, brackonash! Well I’m in Norwich. 🤛🏻
Very good informative review given with light humout
More likely the case of it they see the royal lounge they think "it's the yakuza RUN!!!"
Blackhawkso yakuza are most likely to be in a large black saloon car.
I am planning on getting one.as a second/weekend/hobby/holiday car I think they are fantastic.and really great value
There is a big difference between a Japanese car and Japanese car built in Japan.
Also the Japanese seem to really look after there cars
I just bought one of these as a campervan conversion. I had no preconceptions, but I had no intentin of paying the £40k for a VW. My 2003 Alphard (imported to the UK in 2016) is just as described. Loved the video. Wholly accurate: drive experience, quality of the vehicle and value for money. Thanks
The local toyota distributor has a hard time keeping the alphard on showroom floor(or boats if rumors are to be believed that the allocated cars were sold before it shows up at the port)
The wheels fit pretty well. Could you share the spec?
love my 2009 vellfire so versatile and practical
There's a jdm dealer in Bradford with some amazing vans like this.
called ?
I'm guessing you mean motor hub Bradford, or as they've now changed there name to "Autodream". It's well known for having cars that are falling apart. Just check the reviews on Google. Cool cars yes, solid reliable cars no.
Makes more sense then a Range Rover.
In the UK the V6 might be just adaquate but a V6 alphard is the fastest thing you'll ever see on Hong Kong roads (much like japan the bosses seem to fancy being driven around in one of these)
I'm thinking of getting one of these for our family bus or maybe an Estima, cracking review Jay 👍
Toyota did not name it the "AL-FARD" it was meant to be pronounced Alp (as in the mountain) Hard (as it rugged). That makes sense considering the market for which it was intended. Alphard with the PH as an F is a English thing.
Love my Alphard camper.
That’s good to hear, we’re considering getting one (U.K. importer) but unsure about insurance and how easy to get the ‘habitation certificate’ it might be if we get it converted. I’d need it as my car replacement too & worry about whether regular Toyota garage would be any good for maintenance? Any tips would be very welcome! 👍🏻🙂
@@ktpuss I'm think I'm probably stating the obvious here but the Alphard Owners Club on Facebook looks like a good source of advice and info. (I've been looking at it because I too am looking to buy one in the future). I've Done a LOT of Googling and reading upon the subject and the Alphard owners seem to absolutely LOVE 'em. Good luck with yours, I hope you enjoy it! 🤞
I have just bought one fully converted and I have it insured with Safe Guard with no problems they even gave discount for my no claims which is with another company
I really want a jdm mini man to make into an overnight camper. Ideally i want a Honda stepwagon, they're a really nice compact size, but the trim levels suck. Most don't even have steering wheel volume controls. You get a lot more for the money in an alphard but they are LARGE
Could u pls review the next generation of alphard (i think from 2008)?
I've got one on my channel if you want to check it out! Surprised theres a following in the UK too!
Gonna buy 2012 Toyota Alphard Hybrid G. How is the reliability and maintenance cost like?
9:10 lol, James you can be a successful comedian one day
Im looking for one to buy but not mamy in the UK 😮💨
Wish they had a TOYOTA Celica gt4 engine and gearbox in it . 2.5 long stroke 4x4 turbo.
Nice car
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These large minivans are popular just only in Japan, but also in most parts of Asia, even the Russian have started importing them a while back lol.
In Indonesia, you will not be considered as rich guy without owning an Alphard.
Honda Elysion has to be the King out of the 3. Driven them all and I just feel it’s the nicest to drive
I'm here because I'm getting one tomorrow.
One year on what do you think of it? (Just waiting for my Vellfire to arrive in U.K.). 🤔
@@simongray2533 sold it already.
@@Flippy_Nips Oh GOD don't tell me they're crap and I've made a terrible mistake! 🤣🤣
@@simongray2533 😂😂 don't worry it's a great car, I just didn't need it sometime after I got it, gas prices and all.
@@Flippy_Nips Phew!! You had me worried there!! 🤣🤣
You need to put that headrest up way, way higher.
it would have been good to see more of the interior appointments, kit and versatility that these vans offer.
What does jdm stand for?
Japanese Domestic ( local) Market. Usually only available in Japan.
@@porthos6118 thanks for the clarification 👍
Japs don't mind. 😂
Hello. I am Japanese. Toyota Alphard 10 models have engines of 2.4 liter "2AZ-FE" and V6 "1MZ-FE" 3.0 liter, and from the mid-term lot of the 2AZ engine of model 10 type, the engine was changed from a Japanese-made engine to a Chinese-made engine, and the Chinese-made engine is a problem. It is an engine with many points. The main problem is abnormal consumption of engine oil due to abnormal wear of piston rings.In Japan, some vehicles have been repaired at dealers due to recalls, but others are abandoned. The next model, the 20, is also equipped with an engine with the same problem. "1MZ-FE" does not have such problems. The engine with this problem of "2AZ-FE" can be known from the engine lot number.
Have to disagree with you an alphard is not a van with seats a vw is a van and drives like a van an alphard is a luxury car i have converted the speedos to mph on around 100 of them not a rattle or a sqeak of them fantastic build quality
can someone please tell me how to remove the rear seats ,3rd row
I live in Japan and had a 3.2l Elgrand with a sliding door on only one side, two 2003 Alphard hybrids, and will pick up a 2008 3.5 V6 20 series Alphard next week. Just on your comments, but hardly anyone has the 4 seater "lounge" limousine versions. It is possible to get a Japan-side dealer find you one in the used car auctions, but they are very rare to spot on the road in Japan. The big trend with Japanese MPVs in the 2000s was from 8 to 7 seaters, basically because people want the two separate business-class style seats in the rear. My second Alphard hybrid from 2003 was a 7 seater and had footrests that rolled out from below the seats, but the trend from the 20 series onwards is for the footrests to be integrated into the seat. The 20 Series G and above have a powered reclining passenger seat with a rising footrest in the front too. The other big difference from the 20 Series onwards that Toyota started selling an Alphard with "younger" styled bodywork called the Vellfire. For the 20 series, the 3.5 is a six speed auto box, but the 2.4 and hybrids are CVT.
Thanks Jay. Just imagine how much that would cost with a Wolfsburg badge? Bargain.
are there any vellfires in the uk?
Yes but very expensive
redyellowpink01 cheapest one is 8k
Lovely cars though wish my dad got one
I prefer the red London Boris bus.
What’s the tax for something like this?
I’m a JDM novice
So would a 2005 plate still be cheaper than a 2007 to tax for instance?
Hi, I'm not an expert but I am importing a vellifire as we speak. As far as I can work out all JDM imports above a certain (small) engine size attract the same vehicle exist tax in U.K. it's around £270 if I remember rightly.
I am looking for an alphard I am torn between 10 series or 20 series.looking for opinion and advice.thank you
Get the newest/ lowest mileage you can afford. I'm currently awaiting the arrival of a first gen Vellfire (similar to 20 series Alphard) I was advised to get the 3.5ltr. V6 because (apparently) it doesn't use much more fuel than the smaller engine but has significantly more power and its also got a timing chain as opposed to the belt on the previous gen 3ltr. Hope you find a good one anyway! 😁
@@simongray2533 thank you for getting in touch…so you are getting 20 series..may I ask who you are using to source your car and spec
Regards
I live in north Manchester and we have a large Jewish community up here. For some reason they love Alphards. always see them dotted about on my way to work.
I'm an Elgrand lover I'm afraid. I've just always found them to be a step up on the alpha's. Both great cars though.
Alphards are better if you had chance to see more of them.
@@boxoffisa based on what?
@@ThePlaiibox all people I know with elgrands have problems. Recently I got my friend to help me and it was not stopping to die. He had to sell it. I drive a regius, not as comfortable and luxurious as Alphard but so nice in other areas.
Anyways, but to main topic, Alphards are way too much luxurious if you get a better specs. They have different models. I still trust the models I know of are rare here but are like a plane on wheels. I have seen elgrands and nothing that beats those alphas.
even the alphard 2.4 hybrid is quicker than most of the vw transporters(150hp manual about equal and the 204hp obviously quicker), and have 4 wheel drive!!
I drive that road everyday on my way to work. Jay you know who is located just off that road.😉
Is it Ben's Sandwich Shoppe?
JayEmm on Cars 👍🏻
Hi what engine is better and reliable 2.4 or V6 3.0? Thanks
3.0
3.0 поставь газ и будет тебе счастье, дви7атель камри,ходовка камри
I have this one with more fatures
2 Sunroofs
All Wheel Drive
TRC
VSC (vehicle stability control)
Electronic controlled suspension
And even isofix for car made in 2003
And many other fatures that even 2021 new cars don't have
And believe me
The most important thing is
This car is realy reliable with low maintenance with those features
3:21 Just do a LPG conversion if you care so much about fuel economy.
Ohh you might like my Honda Elysion too then! 110% jdm mpv also same range as the alphard just made by honda instead
They have a bit of a cult following ( Toyota Alphard and Nissan Elgrand and not as popular Honda Elysion ), I especially like the smaller Honda Spada Stepwagon.
Is this an old video?
I’m sure I’ve seen this before?
The description suggests this is a re-upload edited to remove certain inaccuracies. There is a voice-over where he's clearly cut the audio from the original.
I want one so bad
Buy a Mitsubishi Delica Space Gear...
Don’t mess about
Comparing the Toyota Alphard to its European rivals the Alphard been from Toyota it is so reliable and you would be driving your Alphard down a motorway and drive past its European rival broken down
Hi ,It is timing chain engine ? Or belt ?
It's belt driven but it's a non interference engine...👍
Do you know if toyota estima 2.4 hybrid has the same non interference engine 🤔
@@DanDan-po5my The 2.4 is not a non interference engine but as it's a chain driven engine it will make a lot of noise before damage is done, you'll hear chain rattle if something is wrong.
Not strictly JDM as they are sold in other countries and not as personal imports.
Electronic Toll tag. Wht use is tht? We're tht useable or not into western side.?
Japan usually has toll roads which use ETC to allow cars to pay the tolls without stopping.
Looks like Norfolk Roads!!
Timing belt or chain?
2.4 litre is chain driven and the 3 litre v6 in belt driven.
@@Althemusicman1 i don't understand the logic why bigger cc then use belt
Imagine one of these with a rb26 or 2jz
FWD configuration
There's a guy in Japan who put GT-R running gear into a Hi Ace...
I've been in the market for a small camper for a while.
The VW equivalent of a £15k Alphard will probably set me back £25 - £30k.
Having been on forums for both vehicles for some time, I can honestly say the VW's just don't seem as robust as they once were. Certainly not enough to warrant the extra cash.
It's scene tax. Nothing more.
People think buying diesel saves them money on fuel. Yes, but if you don't do a lot of mileage the engine just end up clogging up.
alot of people are telling me to go for diesel, i thought na cos i dont do alot of long trips maybe once every other month or so but otherwirse i do alot of sort trips all under an hour..
Glad to see your shirt didn't look like a unicorn had puked on it.
📝
If Westerners got rid of their preconceptions of minivans being for miserable families, they'll realise that these luxury vans are more comfortable than many luxury sedans and SUVs that cost twice as much.
Honestly that small mirror is totaly useless the person who made it should have made it a little bigger so you can actually see
2:12 Doug Demuro!!!! Please review this!! This guy mocks you!!!
Imagine these with an LS swap
It's a fwd configuration so ls swap would require lots of modification to the dash and tunnel for transmission
@@kimoliburd8829 too bad, a man can still dream
@@user-li1mj1jx2j there is the transverse LS4, but you'd be better off just tuning the Toyota V6. It's a very robust unit and lots of forced induction options available for it if you want.
you keep sticking cameras outside the car no wonder the lense gets grime on it
Alphards ade used as ambulances in Myanmar. 😅
1 unit?
hmmmmmm....minivan ahum!!!
Sylvan Despres mpv
I thought this car is Zero in Europe and US. Alphard and it's twin brother Vellfire are really popular in the East and South East Asia, my family have a 2012 Vellfire 2.4 ZG. This version of Vellfire have two pilot seat on the middle. Your Alphard might be a lower spec cuz there's no pilot seat
A VW quicker? which one? 😂
why do your videos look so terrible on 720p? other youtube videos dont 1080p looks ok
F i r S t
You shouldn't drive the alphard. Your status will go lower (like a servant status) if you do so. If you want to be the boss, YOU HAVE TO BE DRIVEN IN ALPHARD and sit in the middle row/back row if your alphard is a royal lounge variant. As an Indonesian, I prefer to buy sw (mazda6 estate) rather than alphard, so my status as a boss can be defended, since I LOVE DRIVING SM!!! But I appreciate that alphard is sold in UK.
Does this JDM van come with coronavirus?
Corona virus is from China, this is from Japan... Idiot.
What a mong
Looks like a lovely place to be. ........vomit. ....LOL
Boring shirt .....unsubscribed
Absolutely, definitely not what I tune in for 😃
i just watch the videos cause of the shirts as well definitely unsubscribing
There is a strong interest. ....nah. .......demand for James to give us a review of his fleet of ghastly shirts.