Quick answer: The Toyota Alphard’s 2.5-litre engine (2,487cc) falls into Singapore’s 1,601–3,000cc road tax band. Using LTA’s formula, that works out to roughly $1,681 a year, or about $840.50 every six months. This sits well above what a smaller sedan pays, and it’s a cost worth budgeting for alongside COE and insurance, not an afterthought once you’ve already signed the paperwork.
LTA calculates road tax by engine capacity, not by brand or body type. Cars between 1,601cc and 3,000cc pay a base rate plus a per-cc charge above 1,600cc. The formula looks like this:
$950 + ($1.50 × (engine cc − 1,600))
Plug in the Alphard’s 2,487cc engine, and you get $950 + ($1.50 × 887) = $950 + $1,330.50 = $1,680.50 a year, rounded to $1,681. Owners can pay this annually or split it into two six-monthly payments of roughly $840.50 each through OneMotoring.
Why the Alphard Costs More Than a Regular Sedan
Singapore’s road tax formula steps up sharply once an engine crosses 1,600cc. A compact sedan under that threshold might pay under $900 a year. The Alphard’s larger 2.5L engine pushes it well past that line, and the per-cc charge compounds the gap further. This isn’t unique to the Alphard. Any car in its size and engine class, including most rivals in the luxury MPV segment, faces the same jump.
Does the Hybrid Variant Change the Road Tax?
Road tax in Singapore is based on engine capacity, not powertrain type, so the Alphard Hybrid and petrol variant land in the same road tax band if they share the same engine displacement. The hybrid’s savings show up elsewhere, mainly at the pump and through VES rebates or surcharges applied at the point of purchase, not in the annual road tax bill itself.
How Road Tax Fits Into Total Ownership Cost
Road tax is one line item in a bigger picture. Over a 10-year COE period, $1,681 a year adds up to roughly $16,810, a number that’s easy to overlook when you’re focused on the purchase price. Add this on top of COE, insurance, and fuel, and it becomes clear why total cost of ownership tells a more accurate story than the sticker price alone.
For the other major ownership costs, see our Toyota Alphard COE price breakdown and our Toyota Alphard price Singapore guide. If you’re weighing total cost against resale, our Alphard resale value data rounds out the picture.
To check the exact road tax for your specific Alphard variant, use LTA’s official calculator: Road Tax Calculator on OneMotoring.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is road tax for a Toyota Alphard in Singapore?
Based on the Alphard’s 2,487cc engine, annual road tax works out to roughly $1,681, or about $840.50 every six months. Exact figures may vary slightly by specific variant.
Does the Alphard Hybrid pay less road tax than the petrol version?
No. Road tax is based on engine capacity, not powertrain type. Both variants pay the same road tax if they share the same engine displacement. The hybrid’s savings come from fuel efficiency and VES rebates, not a lower road tax rate.
Can I pay Alphard road tax every six months instead of annually?
Yes. LTA allows road tax to be paid in six-month or twelve-month periods through OneMotoring.
What happens if I let my Alphard’s road tax expire?
Driving with expired road tax is an offence in Singapore, with fines and back payment required. Extended non-renewal can also result in involuntary deregistration of the vehicle, so it’s worth renewing before expiry.
