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The 2023 Toyota Alphard made its global debut in June 2023 alongside the new Vellfire MPV.
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It is powered by a 2.5-litre inline four-cylinder hybrid engine that develops 247bhp.
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The lighting, switches for numerous in-car functions, and air conditioning vents and control panel now sit in a new overhead console. Previously, these were located on both sides of the roof.
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Since the model’s debut in 2002, the 2023 version is the fourth generation of Toyota’s flagship people carrier.
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The 2023 Alphard is one of the first Toyota vehicles to get a Universal Step on the sliding doors on both sides. As the doors open, a step emerges approximately 220mm above ground, lowering the height of the first step for passengers entering or exiting the vehicle.
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It is based on an optimised TNGA-K platform that offers 50% more rigidity than the outgoing model.
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The people carrier gets TNGA-specific MacPherson strut front suspension with an updated double wishbone rear suspension.
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The space between the front and second-row seats, and between the second-row and third-row seats, has been increased by 5mm and 10mm, respectively.
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The moonroof uses independently operable right and left-side sun shades and pull-down side-window sunshades have also been added.
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Rubber bushings in the attachment portions of the cushion frames and memory foam in the backrests and armrests have been used to reduce in-car vibrations for second-row passengers.