Toyota Alphard: AH20 Facelift vs AH40
Verdict
The AH40 is the clear new-car upgrade: at RM548,000 versus RM324,268, the RM223,732 gap buys 274 hp/430 Nm instead of 167 hp/224 Nm, a larger 5,010 mm body on a 3,000 mm wheelbase, AEB, and a five-year warranty. It is also taller/wider, has a 75-litre tank and 510-litre boot figure. The AH20 Facelift counters with seven airbags, a lower RM730 road tax and much lower price, so it makes sense only if purchase cost matters more than pace and the latest safety kit.
Pick the Toyota Alphard AH20 Facelift if you want the lower entry price, seven airbags and a slightly smaller MPV footprint over outright performance.
Pick the Toyota Alphard AH40 if you want the stronger 274 hp/430 Nm drivetrain, AEB, longer warranty and larger cabin footprint.
Key differences
- Price: Toyota Alphard AH20 Facelift RM324,268; Toyota Alphard AH40 RM548,000
- Output: Toyota Alphard AH20 Facelift 167 hp and 224 Nm; Toyota Alphard AH40 274 hp and 430 Nm
- Size: Toyota Alphard AH20 Facelift 4,870/1,830/1,905 mm; Toyota Alphard AH40 5,010/1,850/1,950 mm
- Wheelbase: Toyota Alphard AH20 Facelift 2,950 mm; Toyota Alphard AH40 3,000 mm
- Fuel tank and warranty: Toyota Alphard AH20 Facelift 65 litres and 3 years; Toyota Alphard AH40 75 litres and 5 years
- Safety and tax: Toyota Alphard AH20 Facelift 7 airbags and RM730/year; Toyota Alphard AH40 6 airbags and RM754/year
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 324,268✓ | RM 548,000 |
| Body type | MPV | MPV |
| Segment | Executive | Executive |
| Seats | 7 | 7 |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine | 2,362 cc | 2,393 cc |
| Power | 167 hp | 274 hp✓ |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 430 Nm✓ |
| Transmission | CVT Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Driven wheels | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 0.0 s | — |
| Top speed | 0 km/h | 180 km/h✓ |
| Efficiency | ||
| Fuel economy | — | 9.0 L/100km |
| EV range | 0 km | — |
| CO₂ | 0 g/km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,870 mm | 5,010 mm |
| Width | 1,830 mm | 1,850 mm |
| Height | 1,905 mm | 1,950 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,950 mm | 3,000 mm |
| Boot space | — | 510 L |
| Fuel tank | 65 L | 75 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 7✓ | 6 |
| Auto emergency braking | — | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 3 | 5✓ |
| Road tax / year | RM 730✓ | RM 754 |
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.
AH20 Facelift
- Much lower purchase price
- Seven airbags versus six in the AH40
- Shorter 4,870 mm body and narrower 1,830 mm width
- Far less power and torque
- AEB is not listed
- Three-year warranty versus five years
AH40
- 274 hp and 430 Nm are big gains
- AEB is fitted
- Larger body, 3,000 mm wheelbase and 510-litre boot figure
- Costs RM223,732 more
- Six airbags versus seven in the AH20 Facelift
- Bigger 5,010 mm length takes more space
AH20 Facelift vs AH40 FAQ
Is the Toyota Alphard AH20 Facelift or Toyota Alphard AH40 better?
The Toyota Alphard AH40 is better on paper for most new-car buyers, with 274 hp, 430 Nm, AEB and a five-year warranty. The Toyota Alphard AH20 Facelift is the budget pick and has seven airbags.
What is the price difference?
The Toyota Alphard AH40 costs RM223,732 more than the Toyota Alphard AH20 Facelift. The figures are RM548,000 against RM324,268, so the new-generation car asks for a very large step up.
Which Toyota Alphard is bigger?
The Toyota Alphard AH40 is bigger: 5,010 mm long, 1,850 mm wide and 1,950 mm tall, with a 3,000 mm wheelbase. The Toyota Alphard AH20 Facelift measures 4,870/1,830/1,905 mm with a 2,950 mm wheelbase.