The Toyota Vellfire 3.5 is a big, powerful MPV, and its road tax reflects that. Because it uses a V6 engine of more than 3,000cc, it falls into JPJ’s highest engine band for private cars.
For a Vellfire 3.5 registered as a non-saloon vehicle, road tax is RM2,369.60 a year in Peninsular Malaysia and RM1,450.20 a year in Sabah and Sarawak.
This guide shows how JPJ arrives at those figures, when the amount can be different, and what you need in place before you renew.
Road tax, insurance and licence: what every owner needs
To drive your Vellfire legally, three things must be valid at the same time:
Driving licence: it lets you drive vehicles in the class shown on your licence.
Motor insurance or takaful: it protects you against claims from other road users, and more if you choose comprehensive cover.
Road tax (LKM): the Lesen Kenderaan Motor, or motor vehicle licence, allows the vehicle itself to be used on public roads.
Each one does a different job. Road tax cannot be renewed without valid insurance, so the order matters when your renewal date comes around.
How much is road tax for a Vellfire 3.5?
The Vellfire 3.5 uses a 3.5-litre V6 with a capacity of 3,456cc. This applies to both the earlier 2GR-FE engine and the later 2GR-FKS engine, according to paultan.org. Most Vellfires on Malaysian roads are reconditioned imports from Japan.
Here is what a Vellfire 3.5 registered as a non-saloon vehicle pays each year:
Where the car is registered
Individual owner
Company owner
Peninsular Malaysia
RM2,369.60
RM2,369.60
Sabah and Sarawak
RM1,450.20
RM1,450.20
For non-saloon vehicles, JPJ uses the same rate for individuals and companies. That is why both columns show the same figure.
How JPJ calculates it
For engines above 3,000cc, JPJ charges a base rate plus a progressive rate for every cc above 3,000cc. These rates come from JPJ’s LKM rate calculation guidelines. The Vellfire 3.5 has 456cc above that threshold.
JPJ sets separate rates for saloon and non-saloon cars. The Vellfire is an MPV and is generally registered as non-saloon, but the category on your own registration record is what counts. If your vehicle is recorded as a saloon, the amount is much higher:
Saloon registration
Calculation
Road tax
Peninsular Malaysia, individual
RM2,130 + (456 x RM4.50)
RM4,182.00
Peninsular Malaysia, company
RM6,010 + (456 x RM13.50)
RM12,166.00
Sabah and Sarawak, individual or company
RM1,024 + (456 x RM1.35)
RM1,639.60
This explains why some older price lists show RM4,182 for a Vellfire 3.5. Always check the amount shown for your own car when you renew.
How it compares with the Vellfire 2.5
Most Vellfires in Malaysia have the 2.5-litre engine of 2,493cc. Registered as a non-saloon, a 2.5-litre Vellfire costs roughly RM830 to RM880 a year in road tax in Peninsular Malaysia, according to paultan.org.
That means the 3.5-litre V6 costs around RM1,500 more each year in road tax alone. If you are choosing between the two, include this running cost in your budget.
Does Vellfire road tax change every year?
No. Road tax does not follow the market value of your car the way insurance does. It is fixed by JPJ’s rates, based on engine capacity, vehicle category, ownership type and where the car is registered.
As long as your vehicle details stay the same and JPJ does not change its rates, your Vellfire 3.5 will pay the same amount every year.
Insurance is different. Your premium can change at every renewal, depending on the car’s value, your No Claim Discount (NCD), the type of cover, the insurer and any add-ons you choose.
Can you renew Vellfire 3.5 road tax for six months?
Yes. For private vehicles, JPJ allows road tax to be renewed for six months or one year, as stated in its LKM renewal guide. The same guide says the vehicle must have insurance cover for the whole LKM period you apply for.
Do not assume that six months will cost exactly half of the yearly amount. Check the total shown when you renew, because the fee depends on your vehicle’s record and LKM category.
When and how to renew
Renew your insurance first, then your road tax. The order is simple:
Renew your motor insurance or takaful before it expires.
Make sure the new policy covers the full road tax period you want.
Renew your road tax online or at a JPJ office.
JPJ’s guide notes that road tax can be renewed when it is due to expire within two months. If your road tax lapsed more than three years ago, the vehicle must pass a PUSPAKOM inspection first.
You can check your vehicle details and road tax expiry date in the MyJPJ app. Since 10 February 2023, Malaysian individuals who own private vehicles no longer need to display a road tax sticker, because the digital LKM (e-LKM) is shown in the app instead, as paultan.org reported.
Since you need valid insurance to renew road tax, check your policy well before the expiry date. A Vellfire is a high-value car, so it pays to compare comprehensive quotes rather than simply renewing with the same insurer.
A Toyota Vellfire 3.5 registered as a non-saloon pays RM2,369.60 a year in road tax in Peninsular Malaysia and RM1,450.20 in Sabah and Sarawak. Individuals and companies pay the same.
If your car is recorded as a saloon, the amount is higher, so check your registration details and the figure shown before you pay. Keep your insurance valid and your renewal will go smoothly.
How much is the road tax for a Toyota Vellfire 3.5?
A Vellfire 3.5 (3,456cc) registered as a non-saloon pays RM2,369.60 a year in Peninsular Malaysia and RM1,450.20 a year in Sabah and Sarawak, based on JPJ’s rates for engines above 3,000cc.
Is road tax higher if my Vellfire 3.5 is registered under a company?
Not for a non-saloon registration. JPJ uses the same non-saloon rate for individuals and companies. Only saloon registrations in Peninsular Malaysia have a separate, higher company rate, which works out to RM12,166 a year for a 3,456cc engine.
Why do some websites say Vellfire 3.5 road tax is RM4,182?
RM4,182 is the Peninsular Malaysia rate for a 3,456cc car registered as a saloon and owned by an individual. A Vellfire registered as a non-saloon pays RM2,369.60. Check the category on your own registration record.
How much more is road tax for the Vellfire 3.5 than the 2.5?
A 2.5-litre Vellfire registered as a non-saloon pays roughly RM830 to RM880 a year in Peninsular Malaysia. The 3.5-litre V6 pays RM2,369.60, around RM1,500 more.
Can I renew my Vellfire road tax for six months?
Yes. JPJ allows private vehicles to renew road tax for six months or one year. Your insurance must cover the whole period, and you should check the actual six-month amount when you renew.
Can I renew road tax without valid insurance?
No. JPJ requires the vehicle to have insurance cover for the full LKM period you apply for. Renew your insurance or takaful first, then your road tax.
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