The 2002 Toyota Alphard First Generation

There has been a rivalry between luxury 4WD sports utility vehicles (SUVs) and sedan saloon cars on the Ugandan used car market for a while. Today, the race has been joined by a new car segment – the luxury multipurpose vehicle (MPV). This concept of transporting both passengers and luggage with luxurious style, comfort and bus-like spaciousness was joined by the Toyota Alphard and its main rival, Nissan Elgrand.
Launched by Toyota in 2002, the first generation Alphard was a reinvention of Sedan-like comfort and luxury with better headroom, passenger space, and a higher command seating position.

Design cues
The 2002 Toyota Alphard does not have your typical fairy tale prince charming looks, thanks to the mean gladiator looking short snout and wide front grille, large clear head lights, and large bumper. The wide boxy body behind the no-nonsense looks completes the statement of aggressive approach to the competition with Nissan Elgrand. But, there is something practical about the exterior design. The short face allows for wider doors all round and better driver or passenger view, thanks to the deeper front windscreen and larger windows. Toyota sacrificed handling with the boxy wide and high roof to accord the passengers enough leg, shoulder and head room, as well as versatility to accommodate sufficient luggage space.

Comfort and practicality
Toyota Alphard is a one stop solution for vehicle comfort, functionality and versatility in wider space. The driver and co-driver have easy access through wide doors to a spacious dashboard and comfortable wide seats with a captain’s view of the traffic ahead. The driver-operated knobs and switches are all within easy reach. The gear lever is conveniently dash mounted and radio control switches fitted on the wood grain impression and leather bound steering. The driver cup stowage is not easily accessible but there is ample stowage in the doors, dash board and floor space between the front seats. The two wide sliding side doors are electrically opened and closed to allow passengers access the three row wide cushy eight bucket seat configuration.
The seats are either manually or electrically adjustable with the second row offering wider adjustment to provide better legroom for third and second row passengers. The third row seats can fold flat to form part of the cargo space. All seats are easily removable in case you need to move only cargo. The rear passengers are treated to ample stowage and cup holders and the front seat backs provide fold down tables for the second row passengers. There are three rows of LED side lights that can also provide the moon beam light effect.

SPECIFICS
Shs35m
THE COST OF A USED ALPHARD (2002-2005)AT A CUSTOMS BONDED WAREHOUSE
Shs45m -Shs55m
The COST OF A SECOND GENERATION (2006-2008) ALPHARD DEPENDING ON MILEAGE AND OPTIONAL EXTRAS.

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