Verdict
At RM548,000, the Toyota Alphard AH40 costs RM139,600 more than the RM408,400 AH30, but it brings a 274 hp 2.4-litre turbo with 430 Nm from 1,700 rpm, against 268 hp and 340 Nm at 4,700 rpm from the AH30’s 3.5-litre V6. Its eight-speed automatic, 9 L/100 km rating and RM754 annual road tax make more sense for frequent Malaysian use than the AH30’s RM2,370 bill. The AH30 remains the lower-cost choice and has seven airbags to the AH40’s six, but misses the newer car’s pre-collision braking and adaptive cruise control.
Pick the Toyota Alphard AH30 if RM139,600 less upfront, a naturally aspirated 3.5-litre V6 and seven airbags matter more than newer driver assistance.
Pick the Toyota Alphard AH40 if you want 430 Nm from 1,700 rpm, an eight-speed automatic and Toyota Safety Sense technology.
Key differences
- Price: Toyota Alphard AH30 RM408,400; Toyota Alphard AH40 RM548,000.
- Powertrain: AH30 3,456 cc V6, 268 hp and 340 Nm; AH40 2,393 cc turbo inline-four, 274 hp and 430 Nm.
- Transmission: AH30 six-speed automatic; AH40 Direct Shift eight-speed automatic.
- Road tax: AH30 RM2,370 per year; AH40 RM754 per year.
- Dimensions and weight: AH30 is 4,915 mm long and 2,070 kg; AH40 is 5,010 mm long and 2,235 kg.
- Safety: AH30 has seven airbags but no autonomous braking; AH40 has six airbags and pre-collision braking with pedestrian detection from 4-120 km/h.
AH30
- RM139,600 cheaper to buy.
- Seven airbags and seven three-point seat belts.
- 165 kg lighter than the AH40.
- 340 Nm arrives at 4,700 rpm, versus the AH40’s 430 Nm at 1,700 rpm.
- Six-speed automatic versus the AH40’s eight-speed unit.
- No blind-spot monitoring, pre-collision braking or adaptive cruise control.
AH40
- 430 Nm turbo torque from 1,700 rpm.
- Pre-collision braking, blind-spot monitoring and adaptive cruise control with stop and go.
- 14-inch display audio, 15-speaker JBL system and 360-degree camera.
- RM139,600 higher purchase price.
- Six airbags and six three-point seat belts, against the AH30’s seven of each.
- 165 kg heavier than the AH30.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM408,400✓ | 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, naturally-aspirated with variable valve timing | 16-valve DOHC, Turbocharger and Intercooler with Dual VVT-i |
| Capacity | 3,456 cc | 2,393 cc |
| Horsepower | 268 hp at 6,200 rpm | 274 hp at 6,000 rpm✓ |
| Torque | 340 Nm at 4,700 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 | 6 Speed Automatic with Super ECT | Direct Shift 8-speed Automatic with Sequential Shiftmatic |
| Gears | 6 | 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 | 4,915 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 | 2,070 kg | 2,235 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 65 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 | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Side Memory, Passenger Side Shoulder Switch |
| Rear Seats | Power Adjustable Ottoman Captain Middle Row Seat, 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 vs AH40 FAQ
Is the Toyota Alphard AH30 or Toyota Alphard AH40 better?
The Toyota Alphard AH40 is the more capable and better-equipped car, with 430 Nm, eight speeds, pre-collision braking and adaptive cruise control. The AH30 is the better buy for a lower RM408,400 entry price and has seven airbags rather than six.
What is the price difference?
The Toyota Alphard AH40 costs RM548,000, which is RM139,600 more than the Toyota Alphard AH30 at RM408,400.
Which Alphard has the lower annual road tax?
The Toyota Alphard AH40 has lower annual road tax at RM754, compared with RM2,370 for the 3.5-litre Toyota Alphard AH30. That is an annual saving of RM1,616.
