The Toyota Harrier has lengthy been a family identify within the Malaysian SUV market, means earlier than UMW Toyota selected the official import of the third-generation facelift mannequin. The newest XU80 mannequin, which is totally imported from Japan, is out there within the sole 2.0 Luxurious trim, and priced at RM249,707.
This time, the Harrier is larger and higher, using on the TNGA-Okay platform that additionally underpins bigger fashions just like the XV70 Camry, Toyota RAV4 and the Lexus ES. It’s a good-looking factor, and appears correctly premium within the flesh.
Beneath the bonnet is a 2.0 litre four-cylinder Dynamic Power engine, creating 173 PS at 6,600 rpm and 203 Nm of torque from 4,400 to 4,900 rpm. The M20A-FKS is of course aspirated, which to some could really feel like a downgrade, particularly because the earlier Harrier had a pleasant forced-fed engine. A Direct Shift CVT sends energy to the entrance wheels. The 0-100 km/h dash is finished in 9.7 seconds and prime pace is 190 km/h. Gas consumption is rated at 15.3 km/l, higher than the previous turbo’s 13 km/l.
On the security entrance, the SUV comes with the total Toyota Security Sense as customary, which incorporates autonomous emergency braking, adaptive cruise management with cease and go, lane centring help, lane holding help, blind spot monitoring with rear cross site visitors alert and adaptive excessive beam. Additionally in are seven airbags (together with driver’s knee), stability management and Isofix rear youngster seat anchors.
Color choices are Slate Gray Metallic, Darkish Blue Metallic and the Metal Blonde Metallic you see right here. Treasured Black and White Pearl Crystal Shine are RM800 value choices. So, is the Harrier definitely worth the cash this time round? Discover out what we expect within the video, above. You may additionally learn our written evaluate, for those who so fancy.
