BODY STRUCTURE


  1. OUTLINE


    1. Lightweight and Highly Rigid Body


      1. High-strength steel and ultra high-strength steel are used in order to achieve excellent body rigidity and a lightweight body.

    2. Safety Features


      1. The impact absorbing structure minimizes cabin deformation by effectively helping to absorb the impact energy in the event of a front, side or rear collision. This provides high performance occupant protection.

    3. Rust-resistant Body


      1. Rust-resistant performance is enhanced by the extensive use of anti-corrosion sheet steel, as well as by an anticorrosion treatment that includes the application of anti-rust wax, sealer and anti-chipping paint to the easily corroded parts such as the hood and fender.

    4. Low Vibration and Low Noise Body


      1. Effective application of vibration damping and noise suppressant materials reduces engine, wind and road noise.

    5. Aerodynamics


      1. Various types of airflow routing parts that control airflow are provided under the floor, and an undercover is provided to make the under-floor area flat in order to ensure excellent aerodynamic performance.

  2. MAIN FEATURES


    1. Exterior Design


      1. Front View (ALPHARD)


        1. The imbalanced ratio between the vertically thick grille that boldly integrates the upper and lower body (A in illustration) and the headlamps (B in illustration) expresses a bold and gorgeous impression with a strong character.

        2. The radiator grille is enclosed from both sides by the bumper (C in illustration), expressing a strong center section that thrusts forward.

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        3. The entire surface of the hood molding assembly front (*1 in illustration) is coated in plating, expressing a sense of luxury.

        4. The chrome ornamentation rises up from the black area (*2 in illustration), adding a sense of lateral movement to the basic vertical structure and expressing a bold and gorgeous impression with a strong character. Also, the headlamp covers (*3 in illustration) use the same exterior color, providing a sense of unity (A in illustration).

        5. The trapezoidal radiator grille LWR (*4 in illustration) strongly supports the radiator grille assembly (*2 in illustration), emphasizing the excellent stance (B in illustration).

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          *1 Hood Molding Assembly Front *2 Radiator Grille Assembly
          *3 Headlamp Cover *4 Radiator Grille LWR

        6. The headlamp assembly (*3 in illustration) uses a partially transparent type outer lens and a large extension, creating a sense of presence.

        7. The headlamp assemblies (C in illustration) are accented by two "J" shapes that continue from the radiator grille sub-assembly (A in illustration) through the headlamp cover (B in illustration), expressing a gorgeous wide impression.

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          *1 Radiator Grille Sub-assembly *2 Headlamp Cover
          *3 Headlamp Assembly - -

      2. Side View (ALPHARD)


        1. The front and rear corner edges (A in illustration) center body pillar angle (B in illustration) have been strengthened, realizing a powerful forward-leaning expression.

        2. A blacked-out quarter body pillar expresses a cabin that flows through, emphasizing the strength (C in illustration).

        3. The shoulder, which firmly passes through a horizontal axis starting from the headlamps, expands in an arc from the front of the vehicle towards the rear, expressing a dynamic three-dimensional form (D in illustration).

        4. Strongly protruding wheel flares that emphasize the tires' sense of presence (E in illustration) and a foundation that follows along an axis to support them (F in illustration) express a low center of gravity and grounded stance.

        5. Focusing on the center body pillar, which is iconic of a driver's cars, Z-shaped chrome ornamentation extends from the front seat area to the rear seat area, strengthening the evolution of the vehicle's heritage (G in illustration).

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      3. Rear View (ALPHARD)


        1. The glass area, extending from the sides to the rear (A in illustration), expresses the energetic tapering of the cabin.

        2. The corner edges are emphasized (B in illustration), with a firm underbody that follows a horizontal axis (C in illustration) capped by a separate cabin form (D in illustration), creating an expression that transcends the box stereotype.

        3. U-shaped rear lamp assembly (*2 in illustration) and rear combination lamp assembly (*3 in illustration) with chrome garnishes (back door garnish sub-assembly outside: *1 in illustration) provide a gorgeous impression with a strong character that echoes the front design.

        4. The bumper area has a trapezoidal form (F in illustration) that emphasizes the excellent stance.

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          *1 Back Door Garnish Sub-assembly Outside *2 Rear Lamp Assembly
          *3 Rear Combination Lamp Assembly - -

        5. The rear lamp assembly (*1 in illustration) and rear combination lamp assembly (*2 in illustration) wrap around to the sides and form a U-shape with the rear surface, realizing an energetic shape that flows through and a wide impression (A in illustration).

        6. Partially transparent outer lenses and clear inner lenses are provided as part of the rear lamp assembly (*1 in illustration) and rear combination lamp assembly (*2 in illustration), which use red as a base color, producing a sense of luxury (B in illustration).

        7. The inner lens features a sense of depth and thickness like two overlapping tiles, expressing emotional magnificence (C in illustration).

        8. The back door garnish sub-assembly outside (*3 in illustration) has a vertical thickness (D in illustration) and a three-dimensional cross-section (E in illustration), expressing a majestic and gorgeous impression with a strong character.

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          *1 Rear Lamp Assembly *2 Rear Combination Lamp Assembly
          *3 Back Door Garnish Sub-assembly Outside - -

      4. Front View (VELLFIRE)


        1. Widely protruding three-dimensional two-part headlamps pierce into each side of the radiator grille, expressing a large face with a stern, powerful impression (A in illustration).

        2. The solid form of the vertically flowing center section that thrusts forward (B in illustration) is supported by a large foundation like a snow plow pushing forth with its whole face (C in illustration), expressing a "dynamic and powerful" impression.

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        3. The radiator grille section, composed of the hood molding assembly front (*1 in illustration) and radiator grille assembly (*2 in illustration). On the radiator grille assembly (*2 in illustration), thick chrome bars that look like they were carved from an ingot (A in illustration) contrast with thin chrome bars (B in illustration), realizing a sense of strength and precision.

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          *1 Hood Molding Assembly Front *2 Radiator Grille Assembly

        4. The upper headlamp flows into the three-dimensional form of the shoulder (A in illustration), and the lower headlamp merges with the three-dimensional form of the wheel flare (B in illustration). Thus, the varying forms make up the two-part headlamps that symbolize the vehicle's identity.

        5. The gaze of the light-guiding LED illumination accentuates the stern rebellious look (C in illustration).

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      5. Side View (VELLFIRE)


        1. The thick form of the slanted front face (A in illustration) continues to the rear, realizing a dynamic expression.

        2. A blacked-out quarter body pillar expresses a cabin that flows through, emphasizing the strength (B in illustration).

        3. The shoulder, which firmly passes through a horizontal axis starting from the headlamps, expands in an arc from the front of the vehicle towards the rear, expressing a dynamic three-dimensional form (C in illustration).

        4. Strongly protruding wheel flares that emphasize the tires' sense of presence (D in illustration) and a foundation that follows along an axis to support them (E in illustration) express a low center of gravity and grounded stance.

        5. Focusing on the center body pillar, which is iconic of a driver's cars, Z-shaped chrome ornamentation extends from the front seat area to the rear seat area, strengthening the evolution of the vehicle's heritage (F in illustration).

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      6. Rear View (VELLFIRE)


        1. The glass area, extending from the sides to the rear (A in illustration), expresses the energetic tapering of the cabin.

        2. The corner edges are emphasized (B in illustration), with a firm underbody that follows a horizontal axis (C in illustration) capped by a separate cabin form (D in illustration), creating an expression that transcends the box stereotype.

        3. The chrome garnish (back door garnish sub-assembly outside: *1 in illustration) is sandwiched from both sides by C-shaped rear lamp assembly (*2 in illustration) (E in illustration).

        4. The bumper area has a trapezoidal form (F in illustration) that emphasizes the excellent stance.

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          *1 Back Door Garnish Sub-assembly Outside *2 Rear Lamp Assembly

        5. The rear lamp assembly (*2 in illustration) and rear combination lamp assembly (*1 in illustration) use partially transparent outer lenses and clear inner lenses, producing a sense of luxury.

        6. The area above and below the rear combination lamp (rear lamp assembly (*2 in illustration) and rear combination lamp assembly (*1 in illustration)) has been blacked out to emphasize the horizontally linear form of the rear combination lamp, expressing a rebellious look with wide and long slits (A in illustration).

        7. The solid thick form of the back door garnish sub-assembly outside (*3 in illustration) is sandwiched by the precise form of the rear lamp assembly (*2 in illustration) in a three-dimensional structure, expressing a stern look (B in illustration).

        8. The three-dimensional inner lens emphasizes the ingot-like impression (C in illustration).

        9. The dual linear illumination of the tail lamps expresses a sense of unity with the two-part headlamps at the front (D in illustration).

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          *1 Rear Combination Lamp Assembly *2 Rear Lamp Assembly
          *3 Back Door Garnish Sub-Assembly Outside - -

      7. Rear Spoiler Sub-assembly (ALPHARD/VELLFIRE)


        1. A rear spoiler sub-assembly (*1 in illustration), which uses the same color as the exterior to provide a sense of unity with the back door, is provided to store the rear wiper arm and blade assembly (*3 in illustration). Light molding (rear side spoiler sub-assembly (*2 in illustration)) is provided on both sides of the rear spoiler sub-assembly (*1 in illustration), producing a sense of luxury that connects with the body.

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          *1 Rear Spoiler Sub-assembly *2 Rear Side Spoiler Sub-assembly
          *3 Rear Wiper Arm and Blade Assembly - -
          *a A - A Cross Section - -