The Auto Episode - April 2022 - Offroad 4

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A second row of captain chairs, which appear like they belong on a Boeing, is revealed behind powered sliding doors. Toyota offers two interior colour options: beige and black. the plush leather seats, which you sink into and are engulfed by as soon as you do. To recline the backrests, lift and extend the footrests, and even slide the chairs forth and back, fully electrically controlled, the controls of which are available in a flip-open panel.
The cabin is also extremely adaptable. The third-row seats slide forward to create more luggage room, split 50:50, and can also be flipped to the sides to get out of the way completely. The plasticky surfaces are more noticeable at the front of the cabin than in the back, where efforts have been taken to lay soft, plush materials at important contact spots. The leather- wrapped dash appears, with a big 10-inch touchscreen proudly positioned at the top of the centre tunnel.

This car is powered by a 2.5-liter petrol engine and two electric motors, one on each axle. The power is handled by a CVT, and manual control is provided via the gear lever, as there are no paddleshifters. This will be the only engine available, and it should be the Vellfire's second most distinctive feature after the second row seating. Toyota promises a fuel efficiency of 16 kmpl, which is a huge number for a car of its size.
The petrol engine we get is reported to be 117PS, not 150PS as some overseas versions claim, with a maximum torque of 198Nm between 2,800 and 4,000rpm, with the front motor rated at 143PS and the rear motor at 68PS. Toyota claims a combined power output of 197PS but doesn't reveal torque. Now this might not be the perfect car for everyone but if you need a chauffeur driven vehicle that you can take on trips, the Toyota Vellfire is a ‘GO’ from us.

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