Toyota Vellfire maintenance costs: Calculating annual running costs

Toyota announced a full model change for the Vellfire on June 21, 2023, and began selling the car on the same day . While we’ve previously provided information about the Vellfire 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 Vellfire and end up having to sell it. This article introduces the Vellfire’s gasoline costs, taxes, insurance premiums, and more, along with simulations. This information is useful for those who are considering purchasing a car, as well as those who are already owners. If you’re interested in the maintenance costs of a Vellfire, be sure to check it out.

Vellfire maintenance and running costs

Since the Vellfire 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.

Vellfire automobile tax: 43,500 yen (1 year)

Applying this to the table, the gasoline-powered Vellfire is equipped with a 2.5L inline 4-cylinder engine, while the hybrid vehicle 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.

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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:

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 amount of automobile weight tax is determined by vehicle model. The vehicle weight of the Vellfire is 2,060kg to 2,230kg, and private passenger cars are inspected every two years, while freight vehicles are inspected annually.

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 estimate that the inspection fee for a Vellfire will be around 100,000 yen.

Gasoline costs

When considering resale value, a hybrid car is the obvious choice.

• Turbo engine (2WD) fuel economy in WLCT mode: 10.3km/L (8.0km/L)
• Fuel economy for hybrid vehicles (2WD) is calculated based on WLCT mode fuel economy: 17.5km/L (13.5km/L).

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.

*This is based on the latest automotive information, so please let us know if you find any mistakes.

The annual maintenance costs for a Vellfire are estimated to be around 430,000 yen for a gasoline-powered vehicle and around 340,000 yen for a hybrid vehicle . We hope this information will be helpful when making your purchase.

Vellfire 2023 model price

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 Vellfire model boasts increased engine and motor output, providing even greater comfort. Annual maintenance costs are estimated at around 340,000 to 430,000 yen. It’s important to consider these points when making your purchase.

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