Verdict
For a Malaysian buyer, the AH40’s RM548,000 asking price is RM223,732 above the AH20 Facelift’s RM324,268, but it brings 274 hp and 430 Nm against 167 hp and 224 Nm, plus an eight-speed automatic instead of a CVT. Its 510-litre boot, 3,000-mm wheelbase and Toyota Safety Sense pre-collision braking make it the more complete long-distance MPV. The older AH20 is not outclassed everywhere: it has seven airbags to the AH40’s six and a full-size spare wheel. But the AH40’s five-year unlimited-mileage warranty is a major advantage.
AH20 Facelift
Pick the Toyota Alphard AH20 Facelift if you want the lower purchase price, seven airbags and a full-size spare wheel.
AH40
Pick the Toyota Alphard AH40 if you want 274 hp, 430 Nm, active safety assistance and the longer five-year unlimited-mileage warranty.
Key differences
- Power and torque: AH20 Facelift has 167 hp and 224 Nm; AH40 has 274 hp and 430 Nm.
- Transmission: AH20 Facelift uses a CVT with seven-step Sequential Shiftmatic; AH40 gets a Direct Shift eight-speed automatic.
- Size and boot: AH20 Facelift is 4,870 mm long with a 2,950-mm wheelbase; AH40 is 5,010 mm long with a 3,000-mm wheelbase and a 510-litre boot.
- Rear suspension: AH20 Facelift has a torsion beam; AH40 has double wishbones.
- Safety: AH20 Facelift has seven airbags but no autonomous braking; AH40 has six airbags and pre-collision braking from 4-120 km/h with pedestrian detection.
- Warranty: AH20 Facelift has three years or 100,000 km; AH40 has five years with unlimited mileage.
AH20 Facelift
- Seven airbags, against six in the AH40.
- Full-size 17-inch spare wheel.
- RM223,732 lower purchase price.
- 167 hp and 224 Nm trail the AH40’s 274 hp and 430 Nm.
- No autonomous braking, lane-keeping steering correction or adaptive cruise control.
- Three-year/100,000-km warranty is shorter than five years with unlimited mileage.
AH40
- 274 hp and 430 Nm with an eight-speed automatic.
- Pre-collision braking, adaptive cruise control and a 360-degree camera.
- Five-year unlimited-mileage warranty and 510-litre boot.
- RM223,732 more expensive than the AH20 Facelift.
- Six airbags, versus seven in the AH20 Facelift.
- Space-saver spare wheel instead of a full-size spare.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM324,268✓ | RM548,000 |
| Body type | MPV | MPV |
| Segment | Executive | Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM730✓ | RM754 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC, naturally-aspirated with variable valve timing | 16-valve DOHC, Turbocharger and Intercooler with Dual VVT-i |
| Capacity | 2,362 cc | 2,393 cc |
| Horsepower | 167 hp at 6,000 rpm | 274 hp at 6,000 rpm✓ |
| Torque | 224 Nm at 4,000 rpm | 430 Nm at 1,700 rpm✓ |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore × Stroke | 88.5 mm × 96 mm | 87.5 mm × 99.5 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 9.8 | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | CVT Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | CVT with 7 Speed Sports Sequential Shiftmatic | Direct Shift 8-speed Automatic with Sequential Shiftmatic |
| Gears | — | 8 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Aisin | Toyota |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| Rated Economy | —✓ | 9 L/100 km |
| Top Speed | — | 180 km/h✓ |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,870 mm | 5,010 mm |
| Width | 1,830 mm | 1,850 mm |
| Height | 1,905 mm | 1,950 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,950 mm | 3,000 mm |
| Weight | 1,980 kg | 2,235 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 65 litres | 75 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 7 | 7 |
| Boot Space | — | 510 litres |
| Front Tyre | 215/60R17 | 225/55R19 |
| Rear Tyre | 215/60R17 | 225/55R19 |
| Spare Tyre | Full-size 17 | Space Saver |
| Factory Tyres | — | Michelin Primacy SUV+ |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Japan (CBU) | Japan (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Torsion Beam | Double Wishbone |
| Front Wheels | 17 | 19" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 17 | 19" Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 7 (Driver and Passenger, Driver Knee, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) | 6 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for rear doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 7 Three-point | 6 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | — | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on two middle row passenger seats | Available on Two Middle Row Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | — | Yes, TSS Pre-collision Braking (4-120 km/h) with Pedestrian Detection |
| Lane-keeping Assist | — | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | — | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | — | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Adaptive Bi-Xenon Projector | LED Projector with Auto High Beam |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | — | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | 8-way Power Adjustable Driver's Seat with Memory Function, Power Adjustable 4-way Ottoman Passenger Seat | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Side Memory, Passenger Side Shoulder Switch |
| Rear Seats | Power Adjustable Ottoman Captain Middle Row Seat, 50:50 Fold-up Last Row | Ottoman Captain's Chairs Middle Row, 50:50 Split-folding, 60:40 Split-folding Last Row |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control System | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Sunroof | Front, Tilt only, Rear, Tilt and Slide | Fixed Panoramic Glass Roof, Rear |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front | 2 Front, 1 Console Box, 2 First Row, 2 Second Row |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Middle Row, 4 Last Row | 2 Front, 2 Middle Row, 2 Last Row |
| Sun Shade | — | Powered Rear Sun Shades, Powered Panoramic Roof Shades |
| Audio | 7.0" Touchscreen System with Bluetooth and 6 Speakers | 14" Display Audio with Touch Screen, Apple CarPlay & Android Auto Connectivity, 15-speaker JBL Sound System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch | Four Windows, Driver's Side Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | — | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop and Go, Steering Assist and Curve Speed Reduction |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | — |
| Paddle Shift | — | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | — | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | — | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Soft close function | Powered with Contactless Operation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes, With 360 Degree Camera |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | — | ✓ |
| Power Door | Power sliding with soft close function, One-touch Auto Close, Anti-pinch | Power sliding with soft close function |
| Hill Start Assist | — | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | — | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | — | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 100,000 km | Unlimited✓ |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 3 years | 5 years✓ |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
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AH20 Facelift vs AH40 FAQ
Is the Toyota Alphard AH20 Facelift or Toyota Alphard AH40 better?
The AH40 is the better-equipped and substantially stronger choice, with 274 hp, 430 Nm, active safety systems and a five-year unlimited-mileage warranty. Choose the AH20 Facelift if its lower cost, seven airbags and full-size spare matter more.
What is the price difference?
The Toyota Alphard AH40 costs RM223,732 more than the Toyota Alphard AH20 Facelift: RM548,000 versus RM324,268.
Which Toyota Alphard has the better warranty?
The AH40 has the better warranty at five years with unlimited mileage. The AH20 Facelift is covered for three years or 100,000 km.
