Toyota’s grand MPV has sufficient to lure you away from that German luxurious sedan or SUV.
The Vellfire is Toyota’s large world MPV. It’s the present craze amongst India’s wealthy and well-known, and has even gone on to turn out to be an unlikely crimson carpet common.
Thoughts you, this new-gen mannequin was launched in India means again in 2023, however such has been the demand (almost 1,200 had been delivered final 12 months), even the staff at Toyota – that wouldn’t minimize a queue – seemingly received their fingers on their very own media automobile solely now.
2025 Toyota Vellfire exterior design and engineering: 7/10
5 metres lengthy and a pair of metres tall Vellfire has large presence
You wouldn’t purchase a Vellfire – or any MPV for that matter – primarily for the best way it appears, however this latest-gen mannequin does look extra luxurious product and fewer upscale airport pickup than the final one did. After all, it’s the 5-metre size, 2-metre peak and large physique that make the hulking Toyota unmissable even amidst luxurious sedans and SUVs.
Chrome remedy extends to 19-inch rims.
Chrome particulars add bling to giant MPV
There’s extra bling too. The large 6-slat grille that nearly extends to the ground is slathered in darkish chrome, there’s extra of the shiny stuff lining the bumper and even the headlamps sport a jewelled impact. You get the complete impact of the Vellfire’s towering measurement on the aspect. Even the 19-inch rims look small amidst the huge physique. A stylistic fold on the window line does give the slab-sided Vellfire some distinction on the planet of MPVs. On the again, a roof spoiler and protruding bumper add some sportiness, if you’ll.
Upward sweep of window line limits visibility for center row passengers.
The Vellfire makes use of a monocoque building and is constructed on Toyota’s TNGA-Ok platform meant for big fashions. Toyota claims the brand new Vellfire is considerably stiffer in its building but engineered to be comfier and quieter than the last-gen mannequin.
2025 Toyota Vellfire inside area and luxury: 9.5/10
Center row consolation is outstanding
Make what you need of the best way the Vellfire appears, as a result of the true story begins if you get inside. The primary and maybe solely place of curiosity for the Vellfire’s chauffeur-driven clientele would be the center row seats, entry to which is by way of powered sliding doorways. It’s a little bit of a step up into the residing room-sized cabin. Nonetheless, the quick trek is price it, ending in a pair of particular person chairs which might be at least thrones. Massive sufficient to accommodate the most important of passengers, padded to perfection and adjustable in a number of methods, the center row seats are among the many very comfiest within the enterprise, worth no bar.
Vellfire’s center row captain seats are among the many comfiest within the enterprise, worth no bar.
Bodily controls on the seats or removable screens positioned on the armrests can be utilized to maneuver the seats fore-aft, recline the backrest angle and lift the legrests. There’s a variety of movement, and, at full extension, you’ll be able to actually stretch out business-class fashion to catch an influence nap on the go. Heating, air flow and therapeutic massage features solely up the consolation ranges. Nonetheless, the upswept rear home windows don’t give the panoramic view out you’d anticipate in an MPV.
Removable screens mounted on armrests management seat adjustment, heating, air flow and therapeutic massage.
Third row presents sufficient room for 3 adults to sit down in consolation
Center-row area and luxury is simply good, but it surely isn’t too unhealthy in your entourage on the very again both. In actual fact, the Vellfire’s third row is the perfect we’ve skilled. Entry is handy sufficient (by a passage between the center seat and physique) and there’s sufficient room for 3 adults to sit down in consolation, which is saying one thing. Backrest recline is included and the seats can be slid to maximise legroom or steadiness area for baggage.
Entry to 3rd row is straightforward which has sufficient area for 3 adults.
Entry to the Vellfire’s baggage space is by way of a powered tailgate that is giant sufficient to do justice to the phrase ‘gate’. There’s a great deal of flexibility inbuilt: push the third row seats far ahead or manually swivel them up and to the edges to unlock courier van-levels of room. For all its area although, the Vellfire would not provide sufficient room for a spare tyre.
Vellfire’s boot presents courier van-levels of area, however there’s no provision for a spare tyre.
Cabin high quality sees an enormous soar over last-gen Vellfire
We don’t foresee too many Vellfire homeowners moving into the intricacies of the entrance part of the cabin, besides, the information is nice. The dashboard with a wrap-around look is properly completed, however extra pronounced is the massive leap up the brand new Vellfire has taken when it comes to perceived high quality. There’s extra beneficiant use of leather-based and padded surfaces, and even the wood-like detailing is convincing. Entrance seat consolation can be actually good.
Wraparound look to sprint and top quality supplies make cabin look wealthy and alluring.
The Vellfire will get ample storage areas throughout all three rows (together with roof-mounted bins), though the glovebox is unusually small.
2025 Toyota Vellfire options and security: 8/10
14-inch touchscreen and digital dials are a part of lengthy gear record
The Vellfire comes loaded with goodies, so let’s break down the options set row-wise. Energy adjustment for the steering and driver’s seat make it straightforward to discover a comfortable driving place, whereas the digital dials (restricted in structure) make for simple viewing too. Additionally good is the 14-inch touchscreen. The UI isn’t leading edge, however the display is clean and slick, and packs in necessities like wi-fi Apple CarPlay and Android Auto and linked tech to remotely function sure options. Bodily knobs for the temperature settings additionally get our thumbs up. A 360-degree digital camera is included however feels solely marginally higher than the one in a Toyota Glanza (that prices a tenth!). The 15-speaker JBL sound system gained’t get you enthused both.
14-inch touchscreen is clean and slick, however UI is not leading edge.
Center row passengers get numerous options and gizmos
The multi-way adjustable, heated, cooled and massaging seats are the highlights within the center row, and there’s extra to make your journey comfier. Each seats pack in flip-out tray tables with a built-in self-importance mirror, and there’s a 14-inch rear leisure display (it help Miracast and HDMI connectivity solely) that folds out of the roof when summoned by way of the removable management screens on the armrests. These cell phone-sized screens (in addition to buttons on the roof) can be used to regulate the 14-colour ambient lighting, powered window sunshades and devoted zones for the local weather management system. Additionally, there will not be any quarreling together with your co-passenger over sunroof opening because of the presence of particular person glass panels with powered sunshades atop each seats.
Center row passengers get devoted sunroofs.
Adjustable seats, AC vents and powered sunshades for the quarter glass are options of word for third-row passengers.
ADAS is a part of Vellfire’s security suite
Security equipment consists of six airbags, ABS with EBD, digital stability management and ISOFIX youngster seat mounts. Digital camera and radar-based superior driver help techniques (ADAS) are additionally included. Lane maintain help and adaptive cruise management labored nicely on the graceful and well-marked Coastal Highway in Mumbai, although it was the Blind Spot Warning perform that got here in most helpful when piloting the outsized Vellfire.
14-inch rear leisure display folds out of the roof.
2025 Toyota Vellfire efficiency and refinement: 7/10
Vellfire supplied in India solely in front-wheel drive kind
Earlier than we get transferring, it’s best to know that the Vellfire is offered in India solely in front-wheel-drive format. Variations on sale abroad may be had with a rear electrical motor that powers the rear wheels, successfully enabling all-wheel drive when driving circumstances require. As issues stand, the Vellfire is the most costly front-wheel-drive car on sale in India.
Sturdy hybrid powertrain delivers a max of 250hp
Driving the entrance wheels by way of an eCVT is a strong-hybrid association. The powertrain contains a 192hp, 2.5-litre, 4-cylinder petrol engine and a 182hp electrical motor. The hybrid system delivers a max energy of 250hp.
Vellfire doesn’t wish to be rushed and feels its finest in metropolis confines.
It goes with out saying that this isn’t a car you purchase for efficiency. Should you’re in a rush, the Vellfire might be not the fitting car to choose out of your storage. This one’s job is to move seven passengers in consolation.
Vellfire can run in electric-only mode when battery has sufficient cost
The Vellfire loves easy-going driving and mild cruises, however ask something extra of it by urgent down more durable on the accelerator pedal and that CVT-ness of the drivetrain comes proper by. The engine will turn out to be audible and the groan stings at this worth level. When there may be sufficient cost within the battery, the Vellfire will slip into all-electric EV mode, which brings the decibel ranges proper again down. That is if you see the Vellfire in its finest mild.
The Vellfire is right for easy-going driving and mild cruises.
The Vellfire really feels its finest in stop-start city confines, the place the hybrid setup retains the massive Toyota in its consolation zone. It really works as a long-distance car too, however the powertrain merely would not really feel as easy as a powerful diesel or perhaps a sturdy turbo-petrol engine would.
2025 Toyota Vellfire trip consolation and dealing with: 7/10
Suspension doesn’t iron out all bumps and street noise creeps in to the cabin
On the go, the VIP sat on the again can have purpose to nitpick. Journey consolation is nice however not ok for a car that units you again by Rs 1.5 crore. The bumps and potholes do get filtered to fairly an extent (it’s far nicer than the final Vellfire on this entrance), however the expertise just isn’t as pliant because it ought to have been. There’s additionally a good bit of street noise that makes its means into the cabin, and at excessive speeds, you’ll hear air slamming in opposition to the A-pillar.
Drivers will take a while getting used to the Vellfire’s measurement.
Drivers will want a while to get comfy with the Vellfire’s measurement
Additionally, the Vellfire isn’t the type of car that you just simply get into and get comfy behind the wheel of. Positive, the high-set seat and enormous glasshouse give a commanding view of the world, however the windscreen that extends far ahead makes it tough to evaluate the Vellfire’s frontal extremities, at the very least initially. The scale takes some getting used to and U-turns will want a little bit of planning.
There’s extra floor clearance than the low ground would recommend.
Floor clearance may seem insufficient however the Vellfire clears large speedbreakers with out scraping its stomach. No peak adjustable air suspension right here; the Vellfire rides on metal springs.
2025 Toyota Vellfire worth and verdict: 8.5/10
Toyota Vellfire costs begin at Rs 1.22 crore (ex-showroom)
The Vellfire begins at Rs 1.22 crore for the Hello trim, whereas this VIP Government Lounge spec is yours for Rs 1.32 crore (ex-showroom). Enjoyable reality? That’s a loopy Rs 40 lakh-plus soar over the last-gen mannequin’s launch worth in 2020!
The Vellfire is clearly not your common level-headed Toyota, neither is it your typical practicality-above-all-else MPV. It’s a luxurious good and Toyota would love you to assume it’s priced as such too.
The Vellfire is for the chauffeur-driven who need to lounge on their strategy to work or house.
A like-priced luxurious sedan or SUV will get you extra energy and ship a quieter expertise, and naturally, there’s the lure of a extra prestigious badge too. However nothing, and I imply nothing, at this worth can match the Vellfire’s rear seats for consolation. For the chauffeur-driven who merely need to lounge on their strategy to work or house, the Vellfire will likely be cash well-spent. Toyota’s peace of thoughts possession and a claimed 19.28kpl gas financial system determine would maybe assist strengthen the case for the Vellfire with the corporate CA too.
However you understand what? There’s an much more unique, extra refined and comfier possibility from the home of Toyota – the Vellfire’s cousin. It’s known as the Lexus LM, and it goes as much as Rs 2.6 crore. Van rattling!
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