Why is the Toyota Alphard called the Mona Lisa?
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Because the front face of this vehicle is equipped with the Mona Lisa kit, the Toyota Alphard is also known as the Mona Lisa. Below is a related introduction to the Toyota Alphard: Overview: The Alphard is a luxury MPV developed by Toyota in response to the Nissan Elgrand, utilizing an improved chassis from the Previa. Interior: The Alphard offers seven seats, with the driver's seat featuring an 8-way power adjustment and a memory function for three settings. The most comfortable second-row seats are equipped with 4-way power-adjustable Ottoman first-class seats, featuring three-way headrests, independent armrests, cup holders in the armrests, and a multifunctional folding table.
Just figured this out the other day when I accompanied my boss to pick up his Alphard - the 'Monarisa' is actually the name of a top-tier modification kit for the Alphard by a Japanese tuning house. That body kit features an exaggerated front fascia with chrome grille bars as wide as picture frames, paired with streamlined headlights that, when viewed from the side, vaguely resemble the curvature of Mona Lisa's smile. Buyers go for this precisely because it's one-of-a-kind - the stock Alphard front end looks too ordinary, but with this mod, the luxury quotient instantly doubles. Rumor has it this body kit costs as much as a Fit, but bosses install it without blinking - when you see one on the road, you immediately know it's the Monarisa edition.
