The fourth-generation Toyota Harrier is an all-new model, and is slated to be launched in Malaysia in 2021. It sits on the venerable Toyota New Global Architecture (TNGA) platform, and runs on a range of naturally-aspirated engines.
Powering the Harrier is a choice of a 2.0-litre naturally-aspirated petrol engine (171 PS, 207 Nm) or a 2.5-litre petrol-electric hybrid (combined system output: 218 PS), but which engine is confirmed for Malaysia is yet to be seen. In Japan, all variants of the all-new Toyota Harrier are equipped with the Toyota Safety Sense (TSS) ADAS suite, from the base S variant all the way to the Z Leather Package variant.
Considering that the outgoing Malaysian-spec XU60-generation model is already equipped with TSS, we can expect the new one to feature it too.
Other safety features in the Japanese-market model include 7 airbags, Blind Spot Monitor with Rear Cross Traffic Alert, as well as Toyota’s ingenious Full Digital Mirror – essentially a digital wide-angle rear-view mirror that replaces the traditional glass-type mirror.
As for creature comforts, the all-new Toyota Harrier is fitted with an 8.0- or 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment display. Both systems offer support for Android Auto and Apple CarPlay out of the box. It should be good enough for the leather-swathed interior
Like the Toyota RAV4, the Malaysia-bound Toyota Harrier is likely going to arrive here in CBU (imported) form. Hence, it'll take less lead time for UMW Toyota to introduce the model here, as opposed to the soon-to-be introduced Toyota Corolla Cross – a model that is likely going to be locally-assembled at Toyota’s Bukit Raja facility.
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| Segment | D-Segment |
| BodyType | SUV |
| Transmission | CVT |
| Capacity | 2.0 L |
| Horsepower | 173 PS |
| Seats | 5 |
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When it was launched in Malaysia, the furore surrounding the XU80 Toyota Harrier 2.0 Luxury were mutterings of "NO TURBO, BLASPHEMY!" Not only did it eschew the turbo power unit, at RM 249,706 (valid until 30-June 2022) it is also more expensive than the XU60 model that it replaces - the Premium variant at least (RM 238,000, while the Luxury variant retailed at RM 259,900).
So, it's pretty fair to say that the current XU80 Toyota Harrier has its work cut out for itself. Down on grunt, and none the cheaper. Though it sits in the class of one (it has no natural rivals), SUVs like the Volvo XC40, Mercedes-Benz GLA, BMW X1 and even the Lexus UX sits perilously close in the RM 250k bracket.
To give it a fair shake, we spent some time in the XU80 Toyota Harrier 2.0 Luxury to see then, if the turbocharged 8AR-FTS engine is truly missed, or if Toyota made the right product call.
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- Design - An all-new design yet distinctively and unmistakably a Toyota Harrier both inside and out. Sitting on Toyota New Global Architecture (TNGA) platform, the car is lower, wider and longer than ever before while retaining a sleek and elegant exterior.
- Economy - Slightly down on power compared to the previous generation car but it makes up for it with a more efficient engine with considerably better fuel economy.
- Features - Modern features like Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, wireless charging, and driver’s head up display now comes as standard. Dimmable electrochromic panoramic moonroof adds a nice touch to the luxurious interior. There's also the full suite of Toyota Safety Sense ADAS functions.
- Price - While priced slightly cheaper than the previous gen Toyota Harrier, it is still rather pricy, starting from RM 249,706.50 for the sole 2.0 Luxury variant.
- Performance - Power is down from the last generation, and this all-new Harrier lacks a turbo too.
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