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A new generation toyota alpha hypothetical diagram
Toyota Alpha, which seems to be "unremarkable", has the general status of MPV "king" in China, and the sales status of hundreds of thousands of yuan at a time is also the talk of fans after dinner. Recently, according to Japanese media reports, Toyota's new generation alpha (Alphard) plan will be released at the end of 2022. According to the rhythm of Toyota Motor's new car release, after the release of new cars in Japan and other regions, it will be introduced to the Chinese market in about half a year to a year or so.
Toyota Alpha is currently on sale
Toyota Alpha has spacious and comfortable rear seats
Toyota's third-generation Alpha, which is currently on sale in Japan, was released in Japan in January 2015, and was subsequently imported and sold in China in June, but due to "short supply", there was a situation of increased price sales in the market. At present, the official guidance price of Toyota Alpha in the domestic market is 81.90-92.00 million yuan, and the high price plus additional "mark-up" makes this car gain high added value at the same time, but also brings controversies such as "the interior is not luxurious enough", "the driving texture is general", "the power is not as good as GL8" and so on, and this replacement is undoubtedly the best time to optimize these slots.
The side is expected to continue the lines of the old model
According to reports, Toyota's new generation of Alpha will be based on the Toyota TNGA architecture, and is expected to launch a GR Sport version, in addition, the same platform of Toyota Wilfa, Lexus LM is also expected to be updated in the follow-up. Judging from the new cars under the TNGA architecture of Toyota in the past, its sound insulation and quietness, chassis driving texture and other aspects have been improved, which makes the performance of the new Alpha in related aspects worth looking forward to.
New Generation Toyota Alpha Imaginary Diagram (Japanese Magazine)
The new generation toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a large floating 12.3-inch screen
At the interior level, the information exposed this time shows that the new car is expected to adopt a full LCD dashboard and is equipped with a 12.3-inch central touch screen similar to the new generation of Land Cruiser, which will enhance the technology configuration in the car.
The design details of the new Toyota Alpha rear will be updated
The new generation of Toyota Alpha may build a GR Sport version
Judging from the new generation of Alpha hypothetical diagrams drawn by the Japanese media, the new car will continue the overall styling style of the current model, replace the new style of LED daytime running light strips and headlight groups, and adopt a new style of rims. The classic silhouette of the body side will be retained, and the narrowed LED light cluster will be replaced at the rear. The GR Sport version will feature a black honeycomb grille and air intake kit, as well as more assertive forged rims.
The power performance is expected to be upgraded
In terms of power, the current domestic Alpha is equipped with a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine and a hybrid system composed of dual motors, the transmission system matches the E-CVT electronic stepless transmission, understand the car emperor measured the car 0-100 km / h acceleration time of 12.98 seconds, Buick GL8 Avenir version of 0-100 km / h The measured acceleration time is 9.1 seconds, from the data point of view, the real acceleration feeling of netizens is indeed correct. At present, the official has not yet revealed the powertrain of the new generation of Alpha, whether it can get a better acceleration feeling is not yet known, and the report of the car emperor will continue to pay attention.
New car background, competitive product analysis:
Mercedes V-Class
Lexus LM
In the domestic market, the small number of high-end MPV models may also be the reason why Toyota Alpha is so "popular". In terms of horizontal comparison, Mercedes-Benz V-Class top-end (629,800 yuan), the same door brother Willfa (81.90-92.00 million yuan), Lexus LM (116.60-146.60 million yuan) and the modified version of the luxury MPV model on the market can be regarded as Toyota Alpha's competitive model. After this replacement, if the new car is further upgraded in terms of interior configuration and improves the quality of driving, it will undoubtedly get more user attention, and the situation of a car that is difficult to find may be staged again.