The new generation of the Toyota Harrier SUV has been unveiled in its home market of Japan by Toyota. The Harrier is based on the brand’s TNGA-K underpinning and is a monocoque construction, unlike the Fortuner’s ladder-frame IMV platform. The Harrier is primarily intended for developed markets and is not likely to be offered in India, in spite of the fact that its Lexus subsidiary will undoubtedly come here.
The Harrier is over 4.7m long, but it is offered only as a two-row model. Same as new Toyotas, the styling is sharp and is accompanied by a very heavy contour along its bodywork. The front-end styling is quite impactful with the sharp nose, large grille and slim headlamps much like the Camry. This sporty look follows to the rear as well, with the raked-off windscreen, and slim full-width tail lamps.
The interiors are edgy looking with the layer dash design, widescreen instrument clusters, and the dark contrasting materials. There’s a panoramic sunroof, a rear-view mirror that relay feed from the rear camera and a JBL sound system with navigation.
Engine
There are two engines on offer. The first is a 2.5-litre 4-cylinder petrol with 178PS and 221 Nm that pairs with an electric motor through a CVT, similar to what is offered in the Vellfire and Camry in India. Uniquely, this also comes as a AWD model. The FWD hybrid Harrier makes a combined 218PS via an electric motor with 120PS and 202 Nm. The AWD makes a combined 222PS with the e-motor putting out 54PS and 121 Nm.
A 2.0-litre petrol-only version is also available which puts out 171PS and 207 Nm. This can also be had with an AWD version. The gearbox choices here are a 6-speed manual and a CVT.
