Toyota Vellfire

Toyota Vellfire MPV is Toyota Kirloskar Motor’s (TKM) latest addition to its Indian product portfolio. The all-new luxury MPV was introduced in India last month at a price of Rs. 79.5 lakh (ex-showroom, India). As the panel vans are becoming popular in the country, the MPV was one of the most-awaited models in the country. Brought to India as a Completely Built Unit (CBU), the MPV is offered in a single variant – Executive Lounge. Positioned in the luxury end of the segment, it takes on the Mercedes-Benz V-Class. Powered by a petrol-hybrid powertrain, it comes loaded with a luxurious second-row offering a comfortable ride.

The 2020 Toyota Vellfire gets boxy design with simple lines with chrome accentuated front that is underlined by LED headlamps with cornering function, LED taillights and chrome-finished 17-inch alloy wheels. There are electric sliding doors. Proportionately, the Vellfire MPV is big, as it measures 4935 mm in length, 1850 mm in width and 1895 mm in height. The wheelbase stands at 3000 mm, providing ample room in the cabin. The MPV also packs seven airbags with ABS, EBD, panoramic view monitor, parking assist and more.

Inside the cabin, the cabin gets a beige or black colour scheme with wood inserts and leather upholstery giving a premium appeal to the interior. The model also comes with a 17-speaker JBL sound system and dual sunroofs. Moreover, the MPV gets two captain seats in the second row with reclining function, electronic footrest and a fore-aft slide function. Additionally, the company also offers ventilated seats, a roof-mounted entertainment screen with HDMI and WiFi support.

Under the hood, the Toyota Vellfire comes with a 2.5-litre petrol mill that is capable of producing 87 bhp of maximum power at 4,700 rpm and 198 Nm of peak torque in the range of 2,800-4,000 rpm. The unit is mated with two electric motors that are mounted on each axle. The electric motors are capable of generating 105 kW and 50 kW respectively, bring the combined power output to 196 bhp. The engine comes paired with an e-CVT that sends power to the front wheels, however, the electronic 4WD offering better stability on high-speed.