Toyota new generation Elfa officially launched

Toyota's new generation Elfa is officially launched, and the new car will be launched with an engine for a total of two models.

New car features.

The front of the new generation Elfa adopts a more dominant design than the old model. Its huge spindle-shaped front grille gives a strong visual impact, while the unique "Diamond Trophy" grille consists of 36 chrome-plated decorative pieces, which further adds to the overall luxury of the car. In addition, the new car is equipped with sharp-shaped LED headlights, a full LED light source, and strip-type daytime running lights also has a full sense of technology.

From the side, the new generation of Elfa continues the body contour of the old model, and based on this, the side waistline has been enhanced, and the partial integration of chrome decoration also makes the whole car more refined. The triangular shape of the B-pillar, a signature design element, has also been continued in the new generation Elfa. The dimensions of the car are 4915/1850/1895 mm in length and width and 3000 mm in wheelbase, an increase of 45 mm and 20 mm in length and width respectively compared to the old model and an increase of 50 mm in wheelbase.

The rear design of the new generation Elfa still maintains its square shape, but due to the increase in the body waistline, the position of its taillights has also been moved up somewhat. At the same time, the new tail light cluster adopts LED light source, and its unique shape gives a refreshing feeling. In addition, as a new change, the new car D-pillar uses a hidden design, and this also makes the new car's rear shape more hierarchical.

The new generation Elfa interior continues the overall atmosphere of luxury business, the center console uses a large area of leather wrapped and wood grain veneer, and the overall enamel soft material cover also makes the texture has been improved. At the same time, the new steering wheel adopts a new four-spoke shape, leather, and solid wood wrapping giving a more delicate and delicate feeling. In addition, the air conditioning control panel of the car eliminates the physical buttons on the old model and instead adopts a new touch design, the overall aesthetics and sense of technology have been improved.

In terms of configuration, the new generation Elfa is equipped with an electronic handbrake, automatic parking, S-VSC steering assisted stability control system, ECO energy saving mode, heated front seats, heated steering wheel, keyless start, and other equipment; and in the rear configuration, the new car is equipped with the second row of first-class dual independent seats, the second row of a small table, seat heating/ventilation, side doors, and tailgate power switch, front / rear dual sunroof The new generation Elfa is equipped with a 12.1-inch rear display and factory curtains.

In terms of riding space, the new generation Elfa maintains the same level as the old model, in which the 1.75-meter-tall experienced person adjusts the front sitting position, the headspace is one fist and four fingers; at this time, the experienced person comes to the second row of seats, the leg space is the same as the old Elfa, more than two fists, while the headspace is two fist distance, compared with the old model increased by one finger; while keeping the second row of seats relatively With the second row of seats in the same position, the third row, the leg and head space are four fingers.

In terms of storage space, when the third-row seats are not folded, the trunk can hold four to five 20-inch cases; when the third-row seats are moved to the end, the trunk space is reduced to the level that only two 20-inch cases can be put down. In addition, the third row of seats can be folded to both sides in a 50:50 ratio, to form a height of 1200 mm, and a depth of 1520 mm storage space and the overall space performance can be satisfactory.

Power, the new generation of Elfa will be equipped with Toyota 2 GR-FE 3.5 L V6 engine, this engine has a maximum output of 274 hp and peak torque of 340 Nm. In terms of transmission, the 3.5 L engine is matched with a 6-speed manual transmission. In addition, the car will continue to use the front drive mode.

In addition, the new generation of Elfa chassis compared to the old model has been adjusted, in which the front wheels are still MacPherson independent suspension, while the rear wheels will be the old model used torsion beam non-independent suspension to a multi-link independent suspension with the subframe. This change will also make the new generation of Elfa more suitable for urban road conditions, and the tuning is also more oriented to the comfort of the ride.

Competitors.

In terms of competitors, the new generation Elfa will compete with the Mercedes-Benz Viano and Nissan Guise after its launch. Compared with the competitors, the new car's imposing appearance is undoubtedly a highlight, while its exquisite interior workmanship and excellent overall texture are also plus points.

New car background.

The first generation of Toyota Elfa was first born in 2002, positioned as a luxury MPV model, mainly for the Japanese and Southeast Asian markets, while the vehicle is built on the second generation of Toyota Previa platform, and provides two-wheel drive and four-wheel drive models. The second generation Elfa was launched in April 2008 with a new design in terms of exterior and interior and officially entered the Chinese mainland market in 2010. This time, the newest model in China is the third generation of Toyota Elfa.

Summary.

With the MPV market gradually hot in recent years, the luxury high-end MPV segment has emerged with more models, and the third generation of Toyota Elfa is also listed on the market as the front-runner of this segment. The Elfa, which used to be commonly known as the "nanny car", is not as friendly as the nanny in this generation's exterior design, and its domineering front can be said to have completely broken people's perception of the Elfa. The interior design continues to be luxurious and rich in texture and overall atmosphere, while the comfortable seat design and rich space performance will further magnify the advantages of MPV. However, in terms of power, Toyota has only imported the 3.5 L model, and the powertrain is relatively single, we also hope that Toyota will be able to introduce the overseas 2.5 L model into the market in the future.