Toyota Alphard test drive since 2008 Minivan

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Toyota alpha, despite the fact that it has been produced in Japan for four years, a beginner in our market. Sales started on February 21 this year. The competitors of the car are different here for you and Chrysler, Mercedes-Benz, and Volkswagen, and Hyundai. Yes, and prices are great. What makes the choice focused on specific goals.

The minivan that I visited on the test was in the very sample and the only configuration. Prestige. It can be made even more prestigiously due to optional coloring. The metallicular costs 58,000 rubles, and the white mother of pearl will pull 87,000 rubles.
    
The appearance of Alphard is purely eastern. In this style, competitors are also worked out, such as Nissan Elgrand. Minivans with a claim to suite and an attempt to take customers from sedans business and even representative classes. Here, an accented chrome radiator grille is adjacent to spectacular lighting. The expression on Alphard is self -propelled. Slightly arrogant. The Japanese who achieved something in this life. Neither give nor take.

The sidewalls were slightly diversified due to translasting, which emphasize the window line of the rear wheel arches. This gave the appearance of the dynamics and at the same time allowed to visually hide the dimensions of the car. A typical Japanese picture is typically. Large lanterns will go back, visually connected by chrome cross -member. Cute anti -winged on the fifth door.

A nice car. True, one thing bothers him. Such a hundred percent Japanese image for many is associated with right -hand drive cars, which at the first acquaintance does not play at Alphard. However, such an opinion is only a matter of time. And not everyone thinks so far.

Does Alphard look at 2.5 million? With a stretch. There would be more wheels here, the car would add solidity. But Toyota continues to bend its pragmatic line. The maximum that is 16 inches available.
    
First of all, I flopped into the driver's seat. Large, comfortable, moderately elastic. With electrical adjustments and heating. There is a perforation, and they stole for ventilation. The front panel is made in a characteristic Toyota style. The salon of the car in light colors, which is beautiful, but impractical.

The front panel is massive, due to the layout of the car with elongated front racks. In abundance, wooden inserts and silver plastic. For such a Japanese car, it is. But in the central console it is noticeable that it is from 2008. No screens with navigation or rear view cameras, but only two monochrome display. However, in fairness it is worth noting that they are inscribed in the design well, they are not striking in the eyes.

The tidy here is classic, with round scales. It is read well at any time of the day. As for landing, I found it without problems, despite the high growth. It is spacious in the driver's place.

Toyota Alphard has absolutely flat floor over the entire area of \u200b\u200bthe salon. Between the first row of seats is a multi -tier box. The design is interesting, but has cunning niches. It was possible to detect the lid from the lens, only carefully rummaging this design. So I can advise the future owner of such a car not to be upset if something is not very large, but valuable. Most likely, you just need to carefully search the car. There are full of hard -to -reach places.
    
Alphard starts simply, from the button. The driver will definitely please what kind of engine he launches. Here it costs a 3.5-liter V6, which works in pairs with a 6-speed automatic. Power of 275 hp There is enough to disperse a two -ton Van to a hundred in only 8.3 seconds and dial the maximum 200 km/h! These numbers make Alphard the fastest among competitors. Only Chrysler Grand Voyager with a more powerful 3.6-liter V6 (283 hp) can boast similar dynamics.

Landing in Alphard is more vertical than in an ordinary passenger car. In height almost like on a crossover. Yes, and ergonomics is something average. The seats are good. They advocate, first of all, for comfort, but also fixation in the transverse direction decent. A small removed armrest is fixed on the back of each seat. Convenient and practical. Glasses are lowered on all doors, and for each AUTO mode is provided. A hint of premium? I understand that yes, when I cast a glance back. These are lodges! Therefore, I quickly get out of the steering wheel and go to explore the rest of the cabin.
    
The back door has an electric drive and after the driver’s command is slowly moving to the side, opening a large and convenient passage inside. The door can also be opened from the key fob. Inside, everything is light, floor without rugs. I would like to immediately take off my shoes and put on special salon slippers. On top adjustable ceiling illumination, for boring comfort and prestige. The chair is just a sight for sore eyes. Mega-peel!

You sit in a large bed, on both sides of high handles that fix the body better than any racing bucket. Between the chairs a table. Moving in the transverse direction mechanical. It is necessary to pull the lever and legs to push the seat. It reads Japanese pragmatism. Why do an electrical regulation, if it is used, most likely, several times.

But at any time you can electrically move the front passenger chair closer to the torpedo and fold his back. Then lay out your chair into the ottomank and get another stand for the feet. You lie like in a deck chair! The headrests have side adjustable sections. If you want to sit, you want to sleep. In addition, the second row has its own climate control. There is a DVD player with a monitor.

If you are still being taken, you feel that life has succeeded.

Perhaps the seats of the second row is exactly the attribute that determines the purpose of the car. Toyota does not address it to corporations as a traveling car for an indefinite circle of persons. For such tasks, for example, VW Multivan and Mercedes-Benz Viano is suitable. Not family, like Chrysler Grand Voyager and Hyundai H1 or expensive Mercedes-Benz R-Class. And as a car for a large boss. As a replacement for his representative sedan.

Therefore, Alphard, most likely, need to ride with a driver. Well, since this machine is for VIPs, then it should not be saved. Let it be the fastest in the classroom, with a powerful V6. And it is not a sin to pay 87,000 rubles for a fashionable white mother of pearl. But in the end, it turns out that even for 2,572,000 rubles, Alphard will be on ... a million and a half is cheaper than the maximum and at its level of packed VW and Mercedes-Benz! Although they will be more. But, nevertheless, I think the comparison is appropriate.
    
But the third row is crowded and it is difficult to make it out. He, apparently, is in an extreme case. For if the rear seats are in a disassembled position, then you can not even dream of transporting even a banal suitcase.

By the way, if these seats are folded, then the space will appear (1900 l), but the folded chairs are protruding from two sides, making the fragmented volume unimpressive. And the folding process is not so simple. You must first disconnect the armrests and hide them in pockets, and then fold and fix the chair with the help of a belt.

Nevertheless, there are questions to the rear places. Why, for example, there is no heating and ventilation? What will a big boss do without them? You can try to predict the course of the thought of cunning Japanese. The car will be supplied warmed or chilled to the exit. Yes, but there are different cases.
    
So draws into the skin of the driver. It is interesting to check what it is 275 hp. And 8.3 seconds up to hundreds driving a minivan? The car breaks down and really very cheerfully. Under the pleasant baritone of the Toyota V6, minivan quickly gains speed. There are no complaints about dynamics and cannot be. It is even more than enough here. And controllability? Is it delicious 275 horses on the front drive in such a body?

Thank God that this can be. It is clear that Alphard has a high center of gravity and, in fact, with great heaviness. It is clear that his suspension is primarily focused on comfort. But he rides at the same time clearly. If you make these discounts.

Reacts to the steering wheel, albeit with a delay, but worthy. And there is information on the steering wheel. On a high -speed straight car, the best car is stable, but steering is still required. And such a body a priori has increased sailing, which should be taken into account with lateral gusts of wind.

Alphard categorically against spilling into turns. He begins to screech in a habit of rubber even before the maximum speed is exhausted. People look in bewilderment. Say, it is not necessary to drive in such a car. Therefore, it is better to cool the ardor.

On a good road to Alfrad there are no complaints smoothly. But if the pits, yes potholes, the suspension begins to work loudly and does not always work out. The wheels often shake in unspoken ecstasy, and all this is properly voiced by a suspension and a body. As for soundproofing, it could be better in the area of \u200b\u200bwheel arches. But in general, the level is not bad. And the music plays not bad.
    
Well, it looks like we figured it out. Toyota Alphard is an individual machine for the owner-individuality. Which, for example, sympathizes with the East, and, in particular, appreciates Japanese aesthetics and approach. And for which own comfort is more important than other things. And in our market, it is worth admitting that the comfort of the representative class in a new reading can offer only Toyota Alphard from minivans. Such a single approach is confirmed by the results of the model sales. For the first three quarters of 2012, 323 copies were sold, and the company's plans for 790 alphaords sold.

Technical characteristics of Toyota Alphard
Benzine engine type V6
Working volume (cm3) 3 465
Power (L.S. at rpm) 275/6 200
Torque (Nm at rpm) 340/4 700
Front drive
Gearbox automatic, 6-speed
Front -type suspension mcpherson
The suspension is the back half -dependent
Front ventilated discs brakes
Brakes of the rear discs
Length (mm) 4 875
Width (mm) 1 830
Height (mm) 1 905
Wheel base (mm) 2 950
Clearance (mm) 168
Equipped mass (kg) 2 105
Fuel consumption 14.7 - city, 8.7 track
Acceleration 0-100 km/h (sec) 8.3
Maximum speed (km/hour) 200
The price of a test machine (rub.) 2 572 000

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