Verdict
The Toyota Vellfire AH40 costs RM448,000, an RM86,000 step up from the AH30 Facelift’s RM362,000. Its 180 hp output is only 3 hp ahead, and both make 235 Nm, so straight-line performance is not the reason to pay more. The money instead brings Toyota Safety Sense pre-collision braking from 4-120 km/h, steering correction, adaptive cruise control, a 14-inch screen and 360-degree camera. The AH30 Facelift fights back with seven airbags to the AH40’s six, a 75-litre tank and 12 cup holders.
Pick the Toyota Vellfire AH30 Facelift if a lower RM362,000 entry price, seven airbags, a 75-litre fuel tank and more cabin cup holders matter more than current driver assistance tech.
Pick the Toyota Vellfire AH40 if you want pre-collision braking, adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go, a 14-inch infotainment display and a 360-degree camera.
Key differences
- Price: RM362,000 vs RM448,000
- Power: 177 hp at 6,000 rpm vs 180 hp at 6,000 rpm
- Length and height: 4,935 mm and 1,895 mm vs 5,005 mm and 1,950 mm
- Fuel tank: 75 litres vs 60 litres
- Airbags: 7 vs 6
- Wheels: 18-inch alloys with 235/50R18 tyres vs 19-inch alloys with 225/55R19 tyres
AH30 Facelift
- Seven airbags, against six in the AH40
- 75-litre fuel tank, 15 litres larger
- 12 cup holders, versus six
- No autonomous emergency braking; the AH40 gets pedestrian-detecting pre-collision braking at 4-120 km/h
- No lane-keeping steering correction or adaptive cruise control
- 7.0-inch display and reverse camera lack the AH40’s 14-inch screen and 360-degree view
AH40
- Toyota Safety Sense pre-collision braking with pedestrian detection
- Adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go, steering assist and curve speed reduction
- 14-inch display audio, 15-speaker JBL system and 360-degree camera
- Six airbags, one fewer than the AH30 Facelift
- 60-litre fuel tank is 15 litres smaller
- No auto start/stop system
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM362,000✓ | RM448,000 |
| Body type | MPV | MPV |
| Segment | Executive | Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM835 | RM835 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC Naturally Aspirated with Variable Valve Timing | 16-valve DOHC Naturally Aspirated with Variable Valve Timing |
| Capacity | 2,494 cc | 2,494 cc |
| Horsepower | 177 hp at 6,000 rpm | 180 hp at 6,000 rpm✓ |
| Torque | 235 Nm at 4,100 rpm | 235 Nm at 4,100 rpm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore × Stroke | 90 mm × 98 mm | 90 mm × 98 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 9.8 | 9.8 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | CVT Automatic | CVT Automatic |
| Transmission Name | CVT | 7-speed Super CVT-i with Sports Sequential Shiftmatic |
| Gears | — | 7 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Aisin | Toyota |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| Rated Economy | —✓ | 9.1 L/100 km |
| Top Speed | — | 170 km/h✓ |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,935 mm | 5,005 mm |
| Width | 1,850 mm | 1,850 mm |
| Height | 1,895 mm | 1,950 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,000 mm | 3,000 mm |
| Weight | 2,065 kg | 2,105 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 75 litres | 60 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 | Dunlop SP Sport Maxx 060 |
| 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, Driver Knee, 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 | 7 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on two middle row seats | Available on Outer Middle Row Passenger 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 Memory Function, Ventilated |
| Rear Seats | Power Adjustable Ottoman Captain Middle Row Seat, 50:50 Fold-up Last Row | Power Adjustable Ottoman Captain Middle Row Seat, 50:50 Fold-up 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 | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | — | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered boot | Powered boot with soft close function |
| 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 | ✓ | ✓ |
| Power Door | Power sliding with soft close function, One-touch Auto Close, Anti-pinch | Power Sliding with Soft-close Function, One-touch Auto Close, Anti-pinch |
| 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 Vellfire AH30 Facelift or Toyota Vellfire AH40 better?
The AH40 is the better-equipped choice, adding pre-collision braking, lane steering correction, adaptive cruise control, a 14-inch screen and 360-degree camera. The AH30 Facelift is the more rational buy if its seven airbags, 75-litre tank and RM86,000 lower price are priorities.
What is the price difference?
The Toyota Vellfire AH40 costs RM86,000 more than the Toyota Vellfire AH30 Facelift.
Which Toyota Vellfire has better safety equipment?
The AH40 has the stronger active-safety package: pre-collision braking with pedestrian detection, collision warning, steering correction, adaptive cruise control and all-seat seatbelt reminders. The AH30 Facelift has one advantage in airbag count, with seven versus six.
