Toyota announced a full model change for the Alphard on June 21, 2023, and began selling the car on the same day . While we’ve previously provided information about the Alphard on this site, this time we’ll focus on its maintenance costs.
When using a car, it’s important to understand the maintenance costs of owning one, such as gasoline, various taxes, and insurance premiums. If you don’t know, you may not be able to maintain your Alphard and end up having to sell it. This article introduces the gasoline costs, taxes, insurance premiums, and other costs of the Alphard, along with simulations. This information is useful for those who are considering purchasing one, as well as those who are already owners. If you’re interested in the maintenance costs of an Alphard, be sure to check it out.
Alphard maintenance and running costs
Since the Alphard is a luxury car, it is best to assume that maintenance and running costs will be high.
- Automobile tax: 43,500 yen (1 year)
- Weight tax: Because it is over 1,500 kg, a high weight tax of 41,000 yen (every 2 years) is charged.
- Voluntary insurance premium: Approximately 100,000 yen (1 year)
- Vehicle inspection fee: Approximately 100,000 yen (every 2 years)
- Parking fee: Approximately 30,000 yen (monthly)
- Fuel cost: Depends on mileage
- Consumables: car wash, engine oil, etc.
Alphard automobile tax: 43,500 yen (1 year)
Applying this to the table, the gasoline-powered Alphard is equipped with a 2.5L inline 4-cylinder engine, while the hybrid is equipped with a 2.5L inline 4-cylinder direct injection engine (Dynamic Force Engine) plus a motor (2.0L or more but less than 2.5L), so the automobile tax amount is 43,500 yen.
| Engine displacement | Automobile tax amount |
|---|---|
| 660cc | 10,800 yen |
| 1,000cc or less | 25,000 yen |
| More than 1,000cc but less than 1,500cc | 30,500 yen |
| More than 1,500cc but less than 2,000cc | 36,000 yen |
| More than 2,000cc but less than 2,500cc | 43,500 yen |
| More than 2,500cc but less than 3,000cc | 50,000 yen |
| More than 3,000cc but less than 3,500cc | 57,000 yen |
| More than 3,500cc but less than 4,000cc | 65,500 yen |
| More than 4,000cc but less than 4,500cc | 75,500 yen |
| More than 4,500cc but less than 6,000cc | 87,000 yen |
| Over 6,000cc | 110,000 yen |
Voluntary insurance premium: Approximately 100,000 yen (1 year)
Voluntary automobile insurance is insurance that car owners and users can voluntarily purchase to cover the portion of their insurance that is not covered by compulsory automobile liability insurance, or to prepare for damages that are not covered by compulsory automobile liability insurance . The main differences between compulsory automobile liability insurance and voluntary automobile insurance are as follows:
| item | Compulsory automobile liability insurance | Voluntary insurance |
|---|---|---|
| Join | compulsion | any |
| Coverage | Personal injury and property damage compensation | Personal injury and property damage compensation, vehicle insurance, passenger insurance, etc. |
| Compensation amount | minimum level | Subscriber’s choice |
| Insurance premiums | Depends on the vehicle type and age | Depends on the compensation |
Voluntary insurance mainly covers three types of coverage :
- Third-party liability insurance: Covers damages to the other party who is killed or injured.
- Property damage insurance: Covers damage to the other party’s property, such as vehicles and buildings.
- Vehicle insurance: Covers repair costs if your car is damaged in an accident.
You can freely combine these types of coverage to choose the coverage you need. The premium for optional insurance is determined by the coverage you choose, the type of car you own, your age, your accident history, and other factors.
This time, you can freely combine options, and the amount varies depending on the voluntary insurance company, so we think it will cost around 100,000 yen per year, including vehicle insurance.
Compulsory automobile liability insurance (17,650 yen for 2 years) required at the time of vehicle inspection
When purchasing a car, you pay the insurance premium for the period until the next vehicle inspection. The amount of automobile liability insurance premium differs between standard cars and light cars, and when purchasing a new standard car, it costs 17,650 yen.
Standard car: Automobile weight tax (weight tax) required every two years for vehicle inspection: 41,000 yen (for two years)
Since it is a statutory fee that is included in the vehicle inspection fee, it will be listed in the vehicle inspection fee. The automobile weight tax is determined by vehicle model. The Alphard’s vehicle weight is 2,060kg to 2,230kg, and private passenger cars are inspected every two years, while freight vehicles are inspected annually.
| Vehicle weight | Less than 13 years since new registration |
|---|---|
| Less than 500kg | 8,200 yen |
| 1,000kg or less | 16,400 yen |
| 1,500kg or less | 24,600 yen |
| 2,000kg or less | 32,800 yen |
| 2.500kg or less | 41,000 yen |
| 3,000kg or less | 49,200 yen |
Here is an article about car taxes.
Vehicle inspection fee: Approximately 100,000 yen (every 2 years)
Vehicle inspection is a system to check whether a vehicle complies with the safety standards set forth in the Road Transport Vehicle Act. All vehicles must undergo vehicle inspection three years after purchase , and then every two years thereafter . We estimated that the inspection fee for the Alphard would be around 100,000 yen.
Gasoline costs
- Fuel economy for gasoline vehicles (2WD) is WLCT mode: 10.6km/L (8.0km/L)
- Fuel economy for hybrid vehicles (2WD) is calculated based on WLCT mode fuel economy: 17.5km/L (13.5km/L).
Calculation of driving 10,000 km when gasoline price is 170 yen per liter
- Gasoline model 10,000km = 212,500 yen
- Hybrid car 10,000km = 125,926 yen
Consumables and other expenses
Other expenses include car wash fees and parking fees when traveling.
Calculate the cost for one year
The calculations are based on a 10,000 km annual driving distance. Also, I’ve written “approximately” because I’ve divided each payment into one year. Other expenses and parking fees are not included in this calculation, as some people incur these fees and others do not.
| 1 year fee | Alphard gasoline vehicle |
Alphard hybrid car |
|---|---|---|
| automobile tax | 43,500 yen | 43,500 yen |
| Voluntary insurance premiums | Approximately 100,000 yen | Approximately 100,000 yen |
| Compulsory automobile liability insurance | Approximately 8,825 yen | Approximately 8,825 yen |
| Vehicle weight tax (weight tax) |
Approximately 16,400 yen | Approximately 16,400 yen |
| Vehicle inspection costs | Approximately 50,000 yen | Approximately 50,000 yen |
| Gasoline costs | Approximately 212,500 yen | Approximately 125,926 yen |
| total | Approximately 431,225 yen | Approximately 344,651 yen |
*This is based on the latest automotive information, so please let us know if you find any mistakes.
The annual maintenance costs for an Alphard are about 430,000 yen for a gasoline-powered vehicle and about 340,000 yen for a hybrid vehicle . We hope this information will be helpful when purchasing.
Alphard 2023 model price
| grade | engine | Drive system | Price (10%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| G Side lift -up tilt seat equipped vehicle |
2.5 L inline 4-cylinder direct injection engine + Direct Shift-CVT |
2WD | 4,720,000 yen |
| G Side lift -up tilt seat equipped vehicle |
2.5 L inline 4-cylinder direct injection engine + Direct Shift-CVT |
4WD | 4,900,000 yen |
| Z | 2.5 L inline 4-cylinder direct injection engine + Direct Shift-CVT |
2WD | 5,400,000 yen |
| Z | 2.5 L inline 4-cylinder direct injection engine + Direct Shift-CVT |
4WD | 5,598,000 yen |
| G Side lift -up tilt seat equipped vehicle |
2.5 L inline 4-cylinder direct injection engine + motor THS II (hybrid) |
2WD | 5,448,000 yen |
| G Side lift -up tilt seat equipped vehicle |
2.5 L inline 4-cylinder direct injection engine + motor THS II (hybrid) |
4WD | 5,648,000 yen |
| Z | 2.5 L inline 4-cylinder direct injection engine + motor THS II (hybrid) |
2WD | 6,200,000 yen |
| Z | 2.5 L inline 4-cylinder direct injection engine + motor THS II (hybrid) |
4WD | 6,420,000 yen |
| Executive Lounge |
2.5 L inline 4-cylinder direct injection engine + motor THS II (hybrid) |
2WD | 8,500,000 yen |
| Executive Lounge |
2.5 L inline 4-cylinder direct injection engine + motor THS II (hybrid) |
4WD | 8,720,000 yen |
A word from the editorial department
So far, we’ve focused on price, but we’d like to discuss comfort as well. If comfort is a priority, we recommend a hybrid vehicle. This is because hybrid vehicles offer better fuel economy and motor assistance than gasoline models, allowing for a more relaxed driving experience. Furthermore, they already feature the same well-established engine and hybrid system found in many models, including the RAV4, Harrier, Crown (crossover), and Camry. The Alphard model boasts increased engine and motor output, providing even greater comfort. Annual maintenance costs are estimated to be around 340,000 to 430,000 yen. It’s important to consider these points when making your purchase.
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