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Old 05-31-12, 03:31 AM
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I remember the Alphard had a 1MZ-FE engine option like my RX300, believe the Alphard was the last vehicle to utilize that engine.
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yup I wish they did import the alphards' and the nissan el grande!

they have the nissan quest here but the front end is nowhere near the commanding front end look of the asian versions.
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Old 06-01-12, 06:36 PM
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Originally Posted by jimxo
Has anyone ever driven one of these.

I was told you cannot import a car from Japan unless its 25 years old.

I would love to own one of these.

http://www.batfa.com/new_car_toyota_vellfire.htm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-OAgLLV5AB8
Yes, I did.

Originally Posted by rominl
i have said it many times. if they import the vellfire or the alphard, i am getting one
There is LHD Alphard now. I don't think there is LHD vellfire though.
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Old 06-01-12, 10:32 PM
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Originally Posted by Nigel-JDMParts
Yes, I did.



There is LHD Alphard now. I don't think there is LHD vellfire though.
they are pretty much the same car in my eyes anyway. alphard in taiwan is a good start, though i am not sure if that get us any closer to seeing the car here in the US
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one mini van i'd rock proudly
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Old 06-03-12, 01:51 AM
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Originally Posted by jimxo
Has anyone ever driven one of these.

I was told you cannot import a car from Japan unless its 25 years old.

I would love to own one of these.

http://www.batfa.com/new_car_toyota_vellfire.htm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-OAgLLV5AB8
As pointed out by a few others, Left Hand Drive versions are also available







You can also refer to the old thread I made for more info

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/car...ion-debut.html
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Old 06-03-12, 06:45 AM
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i wish the rx interior was like this, and not the asymmetrical silver thingy in the middle.

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Originally Posted by rominl
they are pretty much the same car in my eyes anyway.
why are there two models then?
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Old 06-03-12, 09:57 AM
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Originally Posted by bitkahuna
why are there two models then?
good question i wonder if anyone has an answer. i asked about this a few times but no one could really give me good enough of a convincing answer. i mostly just see some cosmetic changes. alphard seems more classy, vellfire looks more sporty
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I think Toyota make those cars to cater different target market. Alphard is catered to older guys probably 50+ that likes classy styling, while Vellfire targeted to younger guys that like more sporty styling in a minivan.
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Old 06-03-12, 12:43 PM
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I'm sorry but I'd take the JDM Odyssey because it looks so damn good.
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just more of model variation, since minivan market in Japan is very competitive.
Alphard = executive, luxurious, classy type
Vellfire = youth, strength, sportier styling type

Toyota uses the same formula for the smaller Noah/Voxy.
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Old 06-03-12, 04:11 PM
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Originally Posted by rominl
good question i wonder if anyone has an answer. i asked about this a few times but no one could really give me good enough of a convincing answer. i mostly just see some cosmetic changes. alphard seems more classy, vellfire looks more sporty
Japanese market is very different to US and Europe.... Toyota has almost 50% market share.
They sell via 6 different dealer networks which all have "unique" models. So there are variations that are very similar but they use it to address different demographics.
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Default 2010 Toyota Vellfire

HI guys, I just bought a 2010 Toyota Vellfire but the stereo is all Japanese. Is there a way I can change the language on my current radio or do you know of a direct english replacement radio or a dash kit that can work with a double din radio for this vehicle?
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