Toyota Alphard: AH30 Facelift vs AH40
Verdict
The Toyota Alphard AH40 is RM105,000 dearer, but it is not a straight upgrade on every line. It trades the AH30 Facelift’s 3,456 cc and 296 hp for 2,393 cc, 274 hp and a much stronger 430 Nm, while road tax drops from RM2,370 to RM754. The body grows 65 mm longer and 55 mm taller, but the 3,000 mm wheelbase, seven seats, FWD auto layout and 75-litre tank stay the same. The AH30 has 7 airbags to the AH40’s 6, but only the AH40 gets auto emergency braking.
Pick the Toyota Alphard AH30 Facelift if you want the lower RM443,000 price, higher 296 hp output and can live with RM2,370 annual road tax.
Pick the Toyota Alphard AH40 if you want the newer-generation car with 430 Nm, auto emergency braking, 9.0 L/100 km economy and RM754 annual road tax.
Key differences
- Price: Toyota Alphard AH30 Facelift RM443,000; Toyota Alphard AH40 RM548,000
- Engine output: Toyota Alphard AH30 Facelift 3,456 cc, 296 hp, 361 Nm; Toyota Alphard AH40 2,393 cc, 274 hp, 430 Nm
- Annual road tax: Toyota Alphard AH30 Facelift RM2,370; Toyota Alphard AH40 RM754
- Size: Toyota Alphard AH30 Facelift 4,945 x 1,850 x 1,895 mm; Toyota Alphard AH40 5,010 x 1,850 x 1,950 mm
- Safety: Toyota Alphard AH30 Facelift 7 airbags and no AEB; Toyota Alphard AH40 6 airbags and auto emergency braking
- Boot space: Toyota Alphard AH30 Facelift not stated; Toyota Alphard AH40 510 litres
AH30 Facelift
- RM105,000 cheaper to buy
- Higher peak power: 296 hp versus 274 hp
- 7 airbags versus 6 in the AH40
- Road tax is RM2,370 a year
- No auto emergency braking
- Less torque: 361 Nm versus 430 Nm
AH40
- Stronger torque: 430 Nm versus 361 Nm
- Auto emergency braking is fitted
- Annual road tax is RM754
- RM105,000 dearer to buy
- Lower peak power: 274 hp versus 296 hp
- 6 airbags versus 7 in the AH30 Facelift
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 443,000✓ | RM 548,000 |
| Body type | MPV | MPV |
| Segment | Executive | Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 24-valve DOHC, direct injection, naturally-aspirated with variable valve timing (VVTi-W on intake) | 16-valve DOHC, Turbocharger and Intercooler with Dual VVT-i |
| Capacity | 3,456 cc | 2,393 cc |
| Horsepower | 296 hp✓ | 274 hp |
| Torque | 361 Nm | 430 Nm✓ |
| Cylinder Arrangement | V | Inline |
| Timing Type | Chain | Chain |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore | 94 mm | 87.5 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10.8 | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 8 Speed Automatic with Sequential Shifter | Direct Shift 8-speed Automatic with Sequential Shiftmatic |
| Gears | 8 | 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 | 4,945 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 | 2,135 kg | 2,235 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 75 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) |
| Chassis | Unibody | Unibody |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Double Wishbones | Double Wishbone |
| Front Wheels | 18" Alloy | 19" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 18" Alloy | 19" Alloy |
| Front Brakes | Ventilated Disc | Ventilated Disc |
| Rear Brakes | Ventilated Disc | Ventilated Disc |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Driver Knee, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain | 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, Ventilated | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Side Memory, Passenger Side Shoulder Switch |
| Rear Seats | Power Adjustable Ottoman Captain Middle Row Seats, 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 |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM 2,370 | 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.
AH30 Facelift vs AH40 FAQ
Is the Toyota Alphard AH30 Facelift or Toyota Alphard AH40 better?
For most buyers choosing new versus outgoing, the AH40 is the better all-rounder because it has 430 Nm, AEB, 9.0 L/100 km economy and RM754 road tax. The AH30 Facelift still makes sense if price, 296 hp and 7 airbags matter more.
What is the price difference?
The Toyota Alphard AH40 costs RM548,000, which is RM105,000 more than the Toyota Alphard AH30 Facelift at RM443,000. That premium buys AEB, 430 Nm torque and lower road tax, but not more power or more airbags.
Which has lower Malaysian road tax?
The Toyota Alphard AH40 is far cheaper to tax: RM754 a year versus RM2,370 for the Toyota Alphard AH30 Facelift, a saving of RM1,616 annually. Its 2,393 cc engine is the key number against the AH30’s 3,456 cc.