The “king of commercial vehicles” Toyota Alphard will usher in a new generation model in two years! According to Japanese media reports, Toyota is tentatively scheduled to launch the fourth-generation Elfa in April 2022 (the pictures in the text are all imaginary renderings). The new car is developed based on a new platform based on the TNGA architecture.
The basic drive layout of the front engine and front-wheel drive remains unchanged, but the new platform provides a lower engine installation position to achieve a lower center of gravity; Toyota will also carry out a new design for the suspension geometry to improve comfort and Manipulability.
The rear suspension has always been a shortcoming of Alfa. In order to take into account the third-row seating space and luggage volume, the shock absorber stroke has to be limited, and its range of movement can only be restrained by a harder spring setting. This insurmountable congenital shortcoming is expected to be effectively solved on the new platform by optimizing the rear suspension mounting points in exchange for the due shock absorber stroke. In addition, the sound insulation project is also one of the key optimization projects of the fourth generation of Elfa.
The body length of the fourth-generation Elfa is not expected to exceed 5 meters (4,950mm for the third-generation), and the wheelbase length will be slightly longer than that of the third-generation 3 meters; due to the new platform, the height of the car is reduced 20mm; the ground clearance and other data still need to be further disclosed.
In terms of power configuration, the fourth-generation Alpha is equipped with a newly developed 2.4-liter straight four-cylinder direct-injection turbocharged engine. The specific performance parameters are unknown, but this new machine will fully replace the 3.5-liter V6 self-priming engine. As for the hybrid four-wheel drive model, it uses the same 2.5-liter straight four hybrid system as the Toyota Harrier / RAV4 (above). The internal combustion engine outputs 178 horsepower and 220Nm torque, the motor outputs 120 horsepower and 202Nm torque, and the electric motor drives the rear wheels.
For the transmission system, it is expected that the gasoline version will be equipped with Aisin 10-speed automatic transmission, while the hybrid version will continue to use the e-CVT continuously variable transmission.
It is said that due to the improved handling and acceleration brought by the new platform and new engine, Toyota's GR Sport sports strategy has a great chance to cover the new generation of Alpha: GR Alphard is not only equipped with a lower and tough sports suspension, but also There are sporty body surrounds, large-size alloy wheels and an upgraded brake system-why can't we make the profits that originally belonged to the modified market?
Source: WapCar
