The Toyota Innova has been one of the most popular 7-seaters in India, offering assured reliability along with a spacious and comfortable cabin. The Innova Hycross offers a slightly more premium cabin experience than the older models. However, at just Rs 28 lakh, if you want a very rare and luxurious 7-seater without compromising on reliability, we have just the perfect option for you – a flagship Toyota 7-seater that was never on sale in India, and this seems to be the only one on sale.
Used Toyota 7-Seater
Speaking about the flagship Toyota 7-seater, the Vellfire may come to mind, but this is something even more special. It is the one and only Toyota Alphard, one of the rarest Toyotas you get to see in India. And, we have found you a 2011 Toyota Alphard, priced at just Rs 28 lakh – essentially at the price of a mid-spec Innova Hycross. What makes this flagship Toyota quite rare is that the Alphard was never really on sale in India, and the examples we see were imported from the Japanese Domestic Market (JDM).
The example we have found is actually a 2011-registered model converted into a 2019 Alphard model, thanks to a full body kit as well as a slew of modifications inside, to give it a fresher design. With these upgrades, this particular model looks almost identical to the 2019 model. The design of this luxury 7-seater helps it stand out on the road, especially with the chrome trims and its sheer size. However, the highlight of the Alphard is inside. So, let’s take a look at what you get to experience as you step inside this Alphard.
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Toyota Alphard Interior – What You Get For Rs 28 Lakh
As this is a completely modified Alphard, you get a slew of comfort and convenience features. This Alphard gets automatic doors to make entry and exit easier and effortless. The owner has installed 2 new recliner seats, which are electrically adjustable with heating, ventilation, and massaging functions. These recliners also get an electrically extendable under-calf support for a full lounge experience. This Alphard gets full leather upholstery all around the cabin, giving it a fresh new look.
Moreover, this car gets a slew of features like a 3-zone automatic climate control, 2 sunroofs, a 360-degree camera, and much more. The owner has installed a skylight, 2 massive entertainment screens, wooden flooring with ambient lighting and an upgraded headliner. All of these features and upgrades combined will allow for a very comfortable ride. Powering the Alphard is a 3.0-litre V6 petrol engine producing 220 bhp and 304Nm of torque along with AWD. This engine was not offered for maximum performance but for smooth and refined driving.
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Used Luxury 7-Seater – Verdict
So, at just Rs 28 lakh, this Alphard offers so much more than you get from a new mid-spec Innova Hycross. But is it worth buying? Well, maybe. We say so as this is almost a 15-year-old MPV which has been modified. Moreover, being a proper luxury 7-seater, maintaining this with barely any parts could become quite a difficult task. However, if you are a fan of rare JDM cars and are looking for a very unique and luxurious car for your garage, this is an amazing choice considering the design, interior and features on offer.
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