Verdict
The Toyota Alphard AH40 costs RM105,000 more, but it gives a Malaysian buyer 430 Nm against 361 Nm, a 510-litre boot and a far lower RM754 annual road tax versus RM2,370. Its Toyota Safety Sense pre-collision braking, steering correction and adaptive cruise control are meaningful upgrades for family motorway work. The Toyota Alphard AH30 Facelift counters with 296 hp, 100 kg less mass and ventilated front seats, but its 3.5-litre V6 makes the running-cost penalty hard to ignore.
Pick the Toyota Alphard AH30 Facelift if you want the stronger 296-hp 3.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine and ventilated front seats without paying AH40 money.
Pick the Toyota Alphard AH40 if you want 430 Nm turbo torque, modern active safety, a 510-litre boot and RM1,616 less annual road tax.
Key differences
- Price: Toyota Alphard AH30 Facelift RM443,000; Toyota Alphard AH40 RM548,000.
- Power and torque: AH30 Facelift 296 hp and 361 Nm; AH40 274 hp and 430 Nm.
- Engine capacity: AH30 Facelift 3,456 cc naturally aspirated; AH40 2,393 cc turbocharged.
- Size and weight: AH30 Facelift is 4,945 mm long and 2,135 kg; AH40 is 5,010 mm and 2,235 kg.
- Safety assistance: AH30 Facelift has no autonomous braking or lane-keeping assist; AH40 adds pre-collision braking from 4-120 km/h with pedestrian detection…
- Road tax: AH30 Facelift RM2,370 per year; AH40 RM754 per year.
AH30 Facelift
- 296 hp from a 3.5-litre V6
- 100 kg lighter at 2,135 kg
- Ventilated front seats and 12 cup holders
- RM2,370 annual road tax, versus RM754
- No autonomous braking, collision warning or lane-keeping assist
- No 510-litre quoted boot capacity, 360-degree camera or head-up display
AH40
- 430 Nm turbocharged torque
- Toyota Safety Sense braking and adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go
- 510-litre boot, 19-inch wheels and 15-speaker JBL audio
- Costs RM105,000 more
- 274 hp is 22 hp down on the AH30 Facelift
- 100 kg heavier at 2,235 kg
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM443,000✓ | RM548,000 |
| Body type | MPV | MPV |
| Segment | Executive | Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM2,370 | RM754✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 24-valve DOHC, direct injection, naturally-aspirated with variable valve timing (VVTi-W on intake) | 16-valve DOHC, Turbocharger and Intercooler with Dual VVT-i |
| Capacity | 3,456 cc | 2,393 cc |
| Horsepower | 296 hp✓ | 274 hp |
| Torque | 361 Nm | 430 Nm✓ |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore | 94 mm | 87.5 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10.8 | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 8 Speed Automatic with Sequential Shifter | Direct Shift 8-speed Automatic with Sequential Shiftmatic |
| Gears | 8 | 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 | 4,945 mm | 5,010 mm |
| Width | 1,850 mm | 1,850 mm |
| Height | 1,895 mm | 1,950 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,000 mm | 3,000 mm |
| Weight | 2,135 kg | 2,235 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 75 litres | 75 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 7 | 7 |
| Boot Space | — | 510 litres |
| Front Tyre | 235/50R18 | 225/55R19 |
| Rear Tyre | 235/50R18 | 225/55R19 |
| Spare Tyre | Space Saver | Space Saver |
| Factory Tyres | Toyo Tranpath R30 | Michelin Primacy SUV+ |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Japan (CBU) | Japan (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Double Wishbones | Double Wishbone |
| Front Wheels | 18" Alloy | 19" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 18" Alloy | 19" Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Driver Knee, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain | 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 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 | No | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | — | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | Front Seats Only | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED 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 with Shoulder Switch, Ventilated | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Side Memory, Passenger Side Shoulder Switch |
| Rear Seats | Power Adjustable Ottoman Captain Middle Row Seats, 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 with nanoe | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control with nanoe | 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 | 4 Front, 4 Middle Row, 4 Last Row | 2 Front, 2 Middle Row, 2 Last Row |
| Sun Shade | Manual rear window sun shades | Powered Rear Sun Shades, Powered Panoramic Roof Shades |
| Audio | 7.0" Touchscreen Radio DVD/MP3 Player with Bluetooth, Navigation and 8 speakers, 10.2" Rear Monitor | 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 | Powered boot | Powered with Contactless Operation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 2 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 | Electroluminescent Analogue | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 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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AH30 Facelift vs AH40 FAQ
Is the Toyota Alphard AH30 Facelift or Toyota Alphard AH40 better?
The Toyota Alphard AH40 is the better all-round choice: it has 430 Nm, pre-collision braking, adaptive cruise control, a 360-degree camera and much lower road tax. Choose the AH30 Facelift for its 296-hp 3.5-litre engine, lower weight and ventilated front seats.
What is the price difference?
The Toyota Alphard AH30 Facelift is RM443,000 and the Toyota Alphard AH40 is RM548,000, so the AH40 costs RM105,000 more.
Which Alphard has lower annual road tax?
The Toyota Alphard AH40 costs RM754 a year in road tax, RM1,616 less than the Toyota Alphard AH30 Facelift's RM2,370. Its 2,393 cc turbo engine is substantially cheaper to tax than the 3,456 cc AH30 Facelift.
