Toyota Alphard First generation
Toyota Alphard (First generation) was built from 2002 to 2008. Powertrain: Petrol: 2.4 L 2AZ-FE I4 (ANH10/15W); 3.0 L 1MZ-FE V6 (MNH10/15W); Petrol hybrid: 2.4 L 2AZ-FXE I4 (ATH10W). Battery: 1.4 kWh nickel–metal hydride. Weight: 1770-2050 kg.
Composed from the specifications below, so it states nothing the specs do not. Photograph: User:Two hundred percent, CC BY-SA 3.0 (Wikimedia Commons), from this generation's own encyclopedia entry.
Overview
The Alphard was launched by Toyota on 22 May 2002. Developed under the lead of chief engineer Hideyuki Iwata, the first-generation model is based on the second-generation Previa/Estima, which in turn shares many components with the Camry. The first-generation Alphard was designed with curvaceous styling that created the illusion of a smaller vehicle, to attract younger customers in the 30–40 years old range. By adopting a front-wheel drive layout, Toyota eliminated the need for a space-consuming drive shaft, which was a drawback in its predecessor, the Granvia / Grand HiAce.
Alphard Hybrid (2003)
A hybrid version was also added to the lineup in May 2003, featuring a 2.4-litre 2AZ-FXE Atkinson cycle petrol engine with a power output of 133 PS and 190 Nm of torque which has been developed specifically for use in Toyota's Hybrid Synergy Drive technology and features a high-expansion ratio cycle that raises efficiency and reduces friction; however, this led to reliability problems of pistons' rings premature wear and consequent high oil consumption due to the poorly designed ring in order to minimize friction.
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Not yet sourced for this model. Used prices swing with year, mileage, grade and country, so we publish a market range only when it comes with a named source and a date, and never an estimate. For a live figure, use the landed-cost tool with the price on the auction sheet.
Who it suits
- High-mileage or city drivers who want lower fuel use without charging.
Check before you buy
- Ask for a battery state-of-health report: the traction battery is the main value driver in a used hybrid or electric car. Battery SOH tool
- Inspect for corrosion at sills, floor, subframes and suspension mounts, and replace perishable rubber (hoses, bushes, boots) at import.
- Read the auction sheet grade and notes, and verify the odometer against service and inspection records. How to read an auction sheet
- Run a history check (accidents, flood, mileage) before you bid. History check guide
- Import age rules: this generation already qualifies in Canada, United Kingdom. Confirm the rule for your exact vehicle with customs before buying. Landed-cost calculator
General guidance for this type of vehicle, worked out from its body, powertrain and age. It is not a finding about this particular model; use an inspection and the auction sheet for the car you are actually buying.
Worked out from this generation's production years and each country's age rule. Rules also depend on vehicle type and the month of manufacture, so confirm with customs before you buy.
Other generations of the Alphard
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- Third generation · 2015-2023
- Fourth generation · 2023 - present
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Can I import a Toyota Alphard (First generation) from Japan?
By production year alone, Toyota Alphard (First generation) is inside the age window for Canada, United Kingdom. The earliest examples become eligible later in: United States (2027); Australia (2027). Rules depend on vehicle type and the month of manufacture, so confirm with customs before you buy.
What powers the Toyota Alphard (First generation)?
Per its encyclopedia infobox, engine: Petrol: 2.4 L 2AZ-FE I4 (ANH10/15W); 3.0 L 1MZ-FE V6 (MNH10/15W); Petrol hybrid: 2.4 L 2AZ-FXE I4 (ATH10W); electric motor: Synchronous motor (hybrid) 1EM 13 kW (front); 1FM 18 kW (rear); battery: 1.4 kWh nickel–metal hydride.
Answered from this page's own data, not from outside claims. See the sources below.
- en.wikipedia.org (retrieved 2026-10-19)
Confidence: single-source (Wikipedia infobox). Specifications differ by market, trim and model year; the auction sheet or the vehicle's registration document is the final word on a particular car.
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