2026 Toyota Vellfire Hybrid Executive Lounge Arrives in Malaysia – Luxury MPV Now More Powerful and Efficient
After nearly two years since its local preview, the Toyota Vellfire Hybrid Executive Lounge has officially been launched in Malaysia, elevating Toyota’s luxury MPV lineup to new heights. Fully imported from Japan, the electrified Vellfire finally joins its petrol-only sibling, offering not just enhanced performance but also significantly improved fuel efficiency and a more lavish cabin experience.
Priced at RM549,900 on-the-road without insurance, the Vellfire HEV sits at the very top of Toyota’s MPV range in Malaysia. While the price positions it above the petrol Vellfire and even slightly higher than the Alphard 2.4T Executive Lounge, the hybrid flagship brings tangible upgrades that justify the premium—especially for buyers prioritising refinement, efficiency and executive-level comfort.
Hybrid Powertrain: More Performance, Less Fuel
At the heart of the new Vellfire HEV is Toyota’s fourth-generation Hybrid System, combining a 2.5-litre A25A-FXS Atkinson-cycle naturally aspirated engine with a powerful electric motor. The petrol engine produces 187 PS and 233 Nm, while the electric motor contributes an additional 182 PS and 270 Nm.
Together, the system delivers a combined output of 250 PS, making it 37% more powerful than the petrol-only Vellfire. Power is sent to the front wheels via an e-CVT transmission, ensuring smooth, near-silent progress—especially at low speeds.
More impressively, fuel consumption is rated at just 5.7 litres per 100 km, a substantial improvement over the petrol model’s 9.1 l/100 km. Despite a smaller 60-litre fuel tank, the increased efficiency allows for a driving range exceeding 1,000 km, making the Vellfire HEV ideal for long-distance cruising.
Familiar Presence, Subtle Hybrid Touches
Visually, the Vellfire HEV remains largely unchanged from the petrol model, retaining its bold and unmistakable road presence. Key highlights include the split LED headlights, a large slatted front grille, vertical corner air inlets and full-width LED taillights with distinctive U-shaped lighting graphics.
The hybrid variant adds a few subtle refinements, such as HEV badging, acoustic glass for improved cabin quietness, and Toyota’s Quiet Sliding Door system for smoother, more refined operation. Completing the look are 19-inch two-tone alloy wheels, which come standard.
Executive Lounge Interior: Where the Vellfire Truly Shines
The biggest transformation happens inside. In Malaysia, the Vellfire Hybrid is offered exclusively in the seven-seat (2+2+3) Executive Lounge configuration, previously reserved only for the Alphard.
The highlight is the second-row Executive Lounge VIP seats, designed to rival business-class airline seating. These feature powered recline, built-in ottomans, heating, ventilation and massage functions, along with fold-out tables, vanity mirrors and integrated touchscreen remotes that allow passengers to control seat, climate and lighting functions with ease.
A 14-inch ceiling-mounted rear entertainment screen sits between the twin skylights, complete with powered sunshades—ensuring rear passengers enjoy both privacy and entertainment.
High-Tech Cabin with Alphard-Level Equipment
Up front, the Vellfire HEV matches—and in some areas exceeds—the Alphard in terms of technology. Drivers are greeted by a 12.3-inch fully digital instrument display, complemented by a head-up display. The centre of the dashboard houses a 14-inch infotainment touchscreen with built-in navigation, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity.
Luxury touches continue with Sunset Brown or Black Nappa leather upholstery, a 15-speaker JBL premium sound system, wireless charging, 64-colour ambient lighting, and four-zone climate control with Panasonic Nanoe X air purification.
Comprehensive Safety as Standard
Safety remains a strong point, with the Vellfire HEV equipped with six airbags and the full Toyota Safety Sense suite. This includes:
- Pre-Collision System (AEB)
- Dynamic Radar Cruise Control with stop & go
- Lane Tracing Assist and Lane Departure Alert
- Blind Spot Monitoring and Rear Cross Traffic Alert
- Adaptive High Beam
- Traffic/Road Sign Recognition
- Parking AEB and Panoramic View Monitor
Notably, Toyota also includes front and rear digital video recorders, a feature often missing from privately imported units.
Pricing, Colours and Warranty
The 2026 Toyota Vellfire HEV Executive Lounge is priced at RM549,900, making it RM101,900 more expensive than the petrol Vellfire and around RM1,900 higher than the Alphard 2.4T Executive Lounge.
Standard exterior colour is Black, while Platinum White Pearl and Precious Metal are available for an additional RM1,000. Interior colours include Black or Sunset Brown, both at no extra cost.
Every purchase comes with a five-year unlimited mileage vehicle warranty and an eight-year unlimited mileage warranty for the hybrid battery, inverter and power control ECU, with optional extension available.
Final Thoughts
The Toyota Vellfire Hybrid Executive Lounge is not just a greener alternative—it’s a more powerful, more refined and more luxurious flagship MPV. While its price firmly places it in premium territory, buyers are rewarded with exceptional efficiency, Alphard-rivalling comfort and Toyota’s proven hybrid reliability.
For those seeking a luxury MPV that balances prestige, performance and long-distance efficiency, the Vellfire HEV now makes a compelling case.
