Verdict
The Toyota Alphard AH40 costs RM105,000 more, but brings a 430 Nm 2.4-litre turbo that reaches peak torque from 1,700 rpm, adaptive cruise control and Toyota Safety Sense pre-collision braking. The AH30 Facelift’s 3.5-litre V6 has 296 hp against 274 hp, costs far less to buy and carries seven airbags rather than six. For a Malaysian buyer, the AH40’s RM754 annual road tax versus RM2,370 also materially softens its higher entry price. Choose the newer car for its driver assistance and cabin technology; the AH30 remains the more rational outgoing-generation buy.
Pick the Toyota Alphard AH30 Facelift if you want the RM443,000 entry price, 296 hp V6 and seven airbags.
Pick the Toyota Alphard AH40 if you want 430 Nm from 1,700 rpm, adaptive cruise control and a 14-inch infotainment system.
Key differences
- Price: Toyota Alphard AH30 Facelift RM443,000; Toyota Alphard AH40 RM548,000.
- Road tax: Toyota Alphard AH30 Facelift RM2,370 per year; Toyota Alphard AH40 RM754 per year.
- Engine output: Toyota Alphard AH30 Facelift 296 hp and 361 Nm; Toyota Alphard AH40 274 hp and 430 Nm.
- Size: Toyota Alphard AH30 Facelift 4,945 mm long and 1,895 mm tall; Toyota Alphard AH40 5,010 mm long and 1,950 mm tall.
- Wheels: Toyota Alphard AH30 Facelift 18-inch alloys with 235/50R18 tyres; Toyota Alphard AH40 19-inch alloys with 225/55R19 tyres.
- Safety and assistance: Toyota Alphard AH30 Facelift has 7 airbags and passive cruise control; Toyota Alphard AH40 has 6 airbags and adaptive cruise control…
AH30 Facelift
- RM105,000 cheaper to buy.
- 296 hp 3.5-litre V6 and seven airbags.
- Ventilated front seats with nanoe climate control.
- No autonomous emergency braking or lane-keeping steering correction.
- 7.0-inch screen and eight speakers versus a 14-inch display and 15-speaker JBL system.
- Passive rather than adaptive cruise control.
AH40
- 430 Nm turbo torque from 1,700 rpm.
- Toyota Safety Sense pre-collision braking operates from 4-120 km/h and detects pedestrians.
- 14-inch touchscreen, wireless phone integration and 15-speaker JBL audio.
- Costs RM105,000 more.
- Six airbags versus seven in the AH30 Facelift.
- Lacks the AH30 Facelift's ventilated front seats and nanoe air-conditioning.
| 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 at 6,600 rpm✓ | 274 hp at 6,000 rpm |
| Torque | 361 Nm at 4,600 rpm | 430 Nm at 1,700 rpm✓ |
| Cylinder Arrangement | V 6 | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore × Stroke | 94 mm × 83 mm | 87.5 mm × 99.5 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 | 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 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 better equipped for daily driving, with 430 Nm, adaptive cruise control, lane-keeping steering correction and pre-collision braking. The AH30 Facelift is the better-value choice if its 296 hp V6, seven airbags and lower purchase price matter more.
What is the price difference?
The Toyota Alphard AH40 costs RM548,000, which is RM105,000 more than the RM443,000 Toyota Alphard AH30 Facelift.
Which Alphard has the stronger safety package?
The Toyota Alphard AH40 has the stronger active-safety suite, adding pedestrian-detecting pre-collision braking, collision warning and lane-keeping steering correction. The AH30 Facelift counters with seven airbags, one more than the AH40's six.
