Luxury liners: Toyota Alphard vs. Lexus LM 350
Luxury cars don't necessarily need to have a tall ride height, boast four-wheel drive, and a massive exterior. Sometimes, special cruisers just need to possess a car-like ride, promise easy access, and feature a spacious interior.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
What are the highlight equipment of the Toyota Alphard and Lexus LM 350?
The Alphard is equipped with second-row captain seats. The LM 350 can be optioned with only two captain chairs and a 26-inch entertainment screen in the rear cabin.How are the Alphard and LM 350 related?
The Alphard and LM 350 are made from the same body, chassis, and share a similar engine.Fitting into the rare category of luxury MPVs and vans, the Toyota Alphard and Lexus LM 350 are a refreshing sight amid the popularity of premium SUVs.
As Toyota and Lexus are related companies, the Alphard and LM 350 are made on the same building blocks — which include a platform that's more akin to a sedan's, and a tall van body that brings maximum cabin space.
And most importantly, these luxury liners share the same goal of cosseting their occupants with style and substance.
The Alphard eases access into the cabin through powered sliding doors, which open and close at a press of a button, or pull of the door handle. All seven seats are wrapped in leather, while the front- and second-row passengers can rest their legs on the seats' ottomans. The second-row captain chairs also come with power recline function and armrests.
Elsewhere in the cabin, the Alphard surrounds passengers in mood lighting that can be finished in 16 colors, and keeps them entertained via a DVD screen. The moonroof allows passengers enjoy a view of the sky.
As for the LM 350, being the Lexus twist on the Alphard means that it's also equipped with those power sliding doors and reclining rear seats. But what makes the LM even more upscale is its cabin.
Aside from three rows of seats for seven, customers have the option to have their LM 350 as a four-seater, with the rear cabin only having two captain seats. Passengers also benefit from the seats with AdaptiPedic foam. This absorbs vibrations and adapts to the shape of the occupant’s body to provide premium comfort even on long rides.
The LM 350 in both four-seater and seven-seater variants come with reclining captain seats, which even come with massagers with five levels of pressure. While enjoying a massage, occupants can enjoy music from the 17- or 19-speaker Mark Levinson surround sound system.
But the four-seater LM 350 carries the highlight creature comfort: a 26-inch entertainment screen mounted on a partition that separates the cockpit from the rear cabin. Adding to the luxury quotient is a mini fridge that can accommodate up to two bottles of champagne.
Amid all the accoutrements for the passengers, the drivers can enjoy the Alphard and LM 350, too, by way of the vans' 3.5-liter V6 engine that produces 296hp. The Alphard and LM 350 should also exhibit car-like driving characteristics, with less body lean and a softer ride compared to SUVs.
For more information about the Alphard and LM 350, you have the vehicles' spec sheets at your disposal. After all, luxury equals convenience.
SPECIFICATIONS |
Toyota Alphard 3.5L AT |
Lexus LM 350 |
Overall Length (mm) |
4,945 |
5,040 |
Overall Width (mm) |
1,850 |
1,850 |
Overall Height (mm) |
1,850 |
1,895 |
Minimum Ground Clearance (mm) |
160 |
160 |
Seating Capacity |
Seven |
Seven/Four |
Engine Model |
2GR-FKS |
2GR-FKS |
Engine Type |
3.5L, 24-Valve, DOHC with Dual VVT-i |
3.5L, 24-Valve, DOHC with Dual VVT-i |
Displacement (cc) |
3,456 |
3,456 |
Maximum Power Output (ps/rpm) |
296/6,600 |
296/6,600 |
Maximum Torque (Nm/rpm) |
361/4,600 |
361/4,600- |
Fuel Type |
Gasoline |
Gasoline |
Fuel Tank Capacity (L) |
75 |
75 |
Transmission |
Eight-Speed Automatic Transmission
|
Eight-Speed Automatic Transmission |
Suspension |
Front: MacPherson Strut with Stabilizer Rear: Double Wishbone with Stabilizer |
Front: MacPherson Strut With Stabilizer Rear: Double Wishbone with Stabilizer |
Brakes |
Front: Ventilated Disc Rear: Solid Disc |
Front: Ventilated Disc Rear: Solid Disc |
Tires and Wheels |
235/50/R18 |
235/50 R18 Aluminum |
Spare Tire |
Ground Tire |
Temporary Tire |
Headlamps |
LED Projector Type With Cornering Lamp, Integrated Clearance Lamp, Sequential Turning Lamp |
LED Type with Integrated Clearance Lamp, Sequential Turning Lamp |
Headlamp Leveling |
Automatic |
Automatic |
Daytime Running Lights |
LED |
LED |
Clearance Lamp |
With |
With |
Front Fog Lamps |
LED |
LED |
Outside Rear View Mirror |
Power Adjust with Turn Signal |
Power Adjust, Auto-Retract, Reverse, and Memory with Turn Signal |
Windshield Wiper |
Rain-Sensing |
Rain-Sensing |
Rear Window Defogger |
With |
With |
Rear Combination Lamp |
LED |
LED |
Door Belt Molding |
Chrome |
Chrome |
Hoodlift Assist |
With |
With |
Antenna |
Fin-Type |
Fin-Type |
Moonroof |
Dual Moonroof Tilt and Slide + Jam Protect
|
Dual Moonroof Tilt and Slide + Jam Protect |
Seat Material |
Leather (Beige) |
Semi Aniline Leather (with Gin Sui Boku) |
Seat Adjustment |
Driver: Six-Way Power Adjust with Memory and Auto Slide Away Front Passenger: Four-Way Power Adjust with Power Ottoman Rear Second Row: Four-Way Power Captain seats with Ottoman (x2) Rear Third Row: 50:50 Split Folding
|
Driver: Six-Way Power Adjust with Memory and Auto Slide Away Front Passenger: Four-Way Power Adjust with Power Ottoman Rear Second Row (for 4 and 7 Seater): Four-Way Power Captain seats with Ottoman (x2) Rear Third Row (for 7 seater): 50:50 Split Folding
|
Room Lamp |
16 Hues Ceiling Illumination |
16 Hues Ceiling Illumination |
Interior Entertainment |
13.3 inch Ceiling Mounted DVD Screen |
13.3 inch Ceiling Mounted DVD Screen (7 Seater) 26-inch Partition Mounted DVD Screen (4 Seater) |
Seat Massager |
Without |
With for Second-Row (4 Seater) |
Refrigerator |
Without |
With (4 Seater) |
Instrument Panel and Center Cluster |
With LED Illumination |
With LED Illumination |
Multi-Information Display |
4.2-inch Thin-film Transistor (TFT) |
4.2-inch Thin-film Transistor (TFT) |
Steering Type |
Electric Power Steering
|
Electric Power Steering |
Steering Column |
Tilt and Telescopic (Power and Memory) |
Tilt and Telescopic (Power and Memory) |
Steering Wheel Material |
Leather |
Leather |
Steering Wheel Controls |
Audio, Multi-Information Display, Phone, Cruise Control |
Audio, Multi-Information Display, Phone, Cruise Control
|
Inside Rear View Mirror |
Auto-Dimming |
Auto-Dimming |
Sun Visors |
Driver and Front Passenger; with Mirror and Lamp
|
Driver and Front Passenger; with Mirror and Lamp |
Parking Brake |
Pedal Type Parking Brake
|
Pedal Type Parking Brake |
Door Trim |
Soft Touch Molded Trim with Leather |
Soft Touch Molded Trim with Leather |
Cup and Bottle Holders |
Front: Six Second Row Rear: Six Third Row Rear: Five |
Front: Six Second Row Rear: Six |
Rear Sunshade |
Power |
Power |
Illuminated Entry |
With (Front, Key, Floor) |
With (Front, Key, Floor) |
Front Personal Lamp |
With |
With |
Rear Personal Lamp |
With |
With |
Door Courtesy Lamp |
With |
With |
Inside Door Handle Lamp |
With |
With |
Foot Lamp |
With |
With |
Luggage Room Lamp |
With |
With |
Keyless Entry |
Smart Entry |
Smart Entry |
Ignition System |
Push Start System |
Push Start System |
Power Windows |
Auto + Jam Protect
|
Auto + Jam Protect |
Power Door Locks |
Speed Sensing |
Speed Sensing |
Sliding Doors |
Power Slide and Auto Door Closer (Left and Right), with Jam Protection and Power Back Door |
Power Slide and Auto Door Closer (Left and Right), with Jam Protection and Power Back Door
|
Air Conditioning System |
Front: Dual-Zone Automatic Rear: Automatic with Nanoe and Personal Register |
Front: Dual-Zone Automatic Rear: Automatic with Nanoe and Personal Register
|
Rear A/C Vent Duct |
With |
With |
Light Control System |
Automatic + Follow me Home
|
Automatic + Follow me Home |
Cruise Control |
With |
Dynamic Radar Cruise Control |
Audio System |
6.75-inch Display Audio with CD Tuner / MP3 / iPod Bluetooth / USB, 8 Speakers |
12.3-inch Touch Screen |
Connectivity |
CD Tuner / MP3 / iPod/ Bluetooth / USB / DVD |
Apple Carplay, Android Auto, |
Audio System Function |
AM/FM Radio, Bluetooth, and USB
|
AM/FM Radio, Bluetooth, and USB |
Speakers |
8-Speaker |
17-speaker Mark Levinson (7 Seater) 19-speaker Mark Levinson (4 seater) |
Wireless Charger |
Without |
With |
Rear USB Charger |
Two |
Two |
12V Accessory Outlet |
One |
One |
Pre-Collision System (PCS) |
With |
With |
Automatic High Beam (AHB) |
With |
With |
Lane Tracing Assist (LTA) |
Without |
With |
Lane Departure Alert (LDA) |
With |
With |
Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) |
Without |
With |
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) |
Without |
With |
SRS Airbags |
Driver, Front Passenger, Front Side, Curtain Shield, and Driver’s Knee
|
Driver, Front Passenger, Front Side, Curtain Side, and Driver’s Knee |
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) |
With |
With |
Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) |
With |
With |
Hill-Start Assist Control (HSA) |
With |
With |
Seatbelts |
Front: Three-point ELR with Pretensioner and Force Limiter (x2) Rear: Three-point ELR (x3) |
Front: Three-point ELR with Pretensioner and Force Limiter Rear: Three-point ELR (x3 or x2) |
Seatbelt Reminder |
Lamp and Buzzer |
Lamp and Buzzer |
Child Restraint System |
Isofix (x2) and Tether Anchor (x2)
|
Isofix (x2) and Tether Anchor (x2) |
High Mount Stop Lamp |
LED |
LED |
Emergency Brake Signal |
With |
With |
Toyota Vehicle Security System |
Immobilizer and Alarm |
Immobilizer and Alarm |
Camera |
Without |
Panoramic View Monitor |
Clearance and Back Sonar |
Front: Four Rear: Four
|
Front: Four Rear: Four |
Available Body Colors |
Luxury White Pearl, Black 3, Graphite Metallic |
Black, White Pearl Crystal Shine |
PRICE |
P3.960 million (P3.975 million for Luxury White Pearl) |
P5.458 million (7 Seater) |
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