Toyota Crown Kluger is not the only surprise that the Japanese automaker brings to this Shanghai Motor Show, because sharing the stage with it there is also another Crown model, but instead of an SUV, Here’s a minivan again. Similar to the Crown Kluger SUV, the Crown minivan is also a brand-new “closed” model, not a completely new one. It is named the new Toyota Crown Vellfire 2021 and sold through a local joint venture with Toyota’s FAW. If the MPV Toyota Crown Vellfire makes you feel completely strange, then maybe the Alphard produced by the GAC-Toyota joint venture will remind you of something because they are essentially the same model but with a foreign style. slightly different. According to the manufacturer’s announcement, Crown Vellfire will be sold exclusively in the Chinese market together with its brother Crown Kluger. Strangely, Toyota doesn’t seem to have made a clear press release about the Crown Vellfire, and its launch at the Shanghai Auto Show this year was noisy either. Through some local sources, we know that the car will have 3 versions, the price of the Toyota Crown Vellfire 2021 ranges from 839,000 to 920,000 yuan (about 2.97 to 3.26 billion). All three versions are equipped with a hybrid powertrain with a 2.5-liter engine that produces a maximum capacity of 163 hp combined with a CVT gearbox. This 3-row minivan is the most expensive Toyota-branded product in the Chinese market and it retains the Toyota logo on the steering wheel while the Crown Kluger has a distinctively distinctive logo. In terms of appearance, the new model will adopt a different design style from Alphard. The overall shape of the Crown Vellfire looks a bit sportier, the front grille has beautifully decorated chrome strips, and the headlights on the sides adopt a detached design. The front of the car has a “crown” logo that matches the Crown brand name and represents the true position of this model, and the lower two sides are two large wind cavities that look extremely pit to create a visual impression for people. look. The rear of the car is decorated with glass doors with a large surface area, and similar to the top, there are also large shiny chrome strips. The rear lights also use a transparent lampshade design, plus a hidden exhaust layout that makes the overall new car look more prominent. For the interior, the Toyota Crown Vellfire uses a mechanical instrument panel and a 4-spoke multifunction steering wheel. Meanwhile, the touchscreen center looks quite large and is placed flat on the dashboard instead of floating like many other new models in China. The center console still retains some of the traditional buttons and knobs, but does not lose the luxury look. In terms of technology, this high-end minivan is equipped with a variety of safe driving assistance functions, including a forward collision early warning system with pedestrian detection, support for marine identification. signaling, lane departure warning, automatic long-distance headlight switching, adaptive cruise control, and much more. Video: Details of the new Toyota Crown Vellfire 2021 MPV.

In Malaysia, the Toyota Alphard is a popular MPV model. If customers want a more luxurious MPV, the Lexus LM is the right choice. The Lexus MPV model has just been launched in Malaysia, quite late compared to neighboring markets such as Thailand or Singapore.

Lexus only distributes the LM 350 version to the Malaysian market at a price of more than $ 278,000. The Lexus LM 350 is 150% more expensive than the Toyota Alphard, which shares the platform with the LM. In Vietnam, Lexus LM is distributed by a private agent for more than 10 billion VND.

Built on the Alphard foundation, the Lexus LM is more luxurious and comfortable. The LM name of this model can be interpreted as “ Luxury Minivan ”.

The exterior of the Lexus LM does not make much impression, except for the luxurious chrome-plated spindle grille and all-LED headlights. In it, the main light is neatly shaped with the projectors inside. Typical arrow-shaped daylight is inserted in the middle of the main light cluster.

At the back, LM has a fairly simple and square design. The most prominent is the LED taillights which are also angled and connected by a stretched chrome bar.

From the sides, LM looks quite like Alphard. The difference is that the Lexus model has chrome-plated L details in the window. LM 350 is equipped with 18-inch chrome-plated multi-spoke alloy wheels. In addition, this set of wheels also integrates noise reduction technology, providing the quietest space for the interior compartment.

In Malaysia, the Lexus LM is distributed with a business version of the interior compartment. Five traditional seats are replaced with 2 reclining seats with footrest, 7 integrated massage, heating and cooling modes.

The seat cushions are made of AdaptiPedic technology and are separated from the front seats by a private partition. In addition to providing comfort, this new rubber has a breathable effect on the occupants.

For passenger privacy, the rear compartment has been separated from the front through a tempered glass baffle with dimming function when needed. The car is also equipped with a 26-inch screen that can be connected to a phone or a computer, a 19-speaker high-end Mark Levinson stereo, a 14-liter mini-fridge and a touch panel.

The front cockpit is not that different from the Alphard. The center console is redesigned with a 12.3-inch infotainment screen, Lexus Remote Touch interface, Apple CarPlay / Android Auto connectivity, Qi wireless charging. The facilities inside the LM 350 include 3-zone air conditioning, 16-color interior backlight, front / rear sunroof, 360-degree camera, trunking feature.

LM 350 comes with Lexus Safety System + driver assistance package, including automatic emergency braking technology, adaptive cruise control with Stop & Go feature, lane keeping assist, blind spot warning, rear vehicle warning, lights Smart lighting, 7 airbags …

LM 350 inherits a naturally aspirated 3.5L V6 engine from Alphard. This engine produces 296 hp at 6,600 rpm and 361 Nm of torque at 4,700 rpm. The engine comes with an 8-speed automatic transmission. The MPV can accelerate from 0-100 km / h in 8.3 seconds, with a top speed of 180 km / h.

Thus, the new Lexus LM 350 2021 is nearly one and a half times more expensive than the Toyota Alphard, but in return the LM 350 has a much more impressive exterior design and the interior space is also more luxurious and more comfortable.

In terms of appearance, the Lexus LM 350 luxury MPV owns a characteristic giant spindle grille, flanked by slender LED projector headlights with eye-catching arrow-shaped daytime running lights, sequential indicators and other L-shaped chrome accents on the sides of the front bumper.

The side profile differs from the Alphard thanks to the L-shaped chrome strip in the windows and the 18-inch alloy wheels covered with shiny chromium, which carry a more complex multi-spoke design than the Alphard wheels. The LM 350 wheel set also adds noise reduction technology to improve rolling ability.

At the rear, LM continues the premium with a full-width LED taillight strip ending by two L-shaped corners, with sequential indicators, underneath the lamp with a decorative chrome strip. In Malaysia, the 4-seater Lexus LM 350 has only 2 exterior color options: black and white.

Moving inside, the Lexus LM 350 has only 2 rows of seats, so the interior space is extremely spacious, in which the rear seats are the most noticeable. Rear occupants will enjoy maximum comfort thanks to endless legroom, two semi-Aniline leather director seats and AdaptiPedic low-density urethane foam, reclining fully flat bed and walking. with massage function, cooling, heating.

In particular, to maximize privacy, Lexus has installed a baffle between the two rows of seats and improved soundproof windows. Other notable amenities of the LM 350 include a 26-inch LCD screen, a 19-speaker Mark Levinson surround sound system, a mini-fridge, a dedicated storage area for personal items such as a briefcase, and a table. Touch controls so that the rear occupants can self-adjust the seat position, relaxation functions, and sound and air conditioning systems.

And yet, the Lexus LM 350 also comes standard with a 12.3-inch central touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto support, Lexus Remote Touch touchpad, dual-zone automatic climate control, dual sunroof, wireless charging, HUD display, rear sunshade, 360-degree camera and auto-opening trunk.

Of course, the LM 350 also owns the Lexus Safety System + driver assistance technology suite including automatic emergency braking, Stop & Go adaptive cruise control, lane centering, lane keeping assist, blind spot monitoring, scene. rear cross-section alarm and adaptive beam.

The car has 7 safety airbags. Like the Toyota Alphard, the Lexus LM 350 is equipped with a 2GR-FKS V6 3.5L petrol engine that produces 296 hp and a maximum torque of 361 Nm.

The engine comes with an 8-speed Direct Shift automatic transmission, the maximum speed of the LM 350 reaches 180 km / h. The price of Lexus LM 350 is sold from RM 1,148 million (about VND 6.4 billion) in the Malaysian market. It is predicted that the car will be officially launched in Vietnam this year.

Video: Introducing the Lexus LM 350 luxury MPV 2021.