Van heaven

TYCOONS and tai-tais alike rejoice - the Toyota Vellfire will soon be available from authorised distributor Borneo Motors Singapore (BMS).

The Vellfire is a full-sized multi-purpose van and it shares the same mechanicals as the Alphard, but with sportier aesthetics. BMS already offers the Alphard but because it looks plain compared with the Vellfire, the latter's sales have been stronger here.

These two MPVs are especially popular as chauffeur-driven vehicles because of their spacious interior and airplane-like captain's seat with ottoman. In fact, depending on their destination, many local businessmen or their …