The new generation Toyota Harrier has tapped into its sportier side in Japan, with the addition
of new TRD parts. Mind you, they don’t improve the performance of the
crossover, but they do help boost the visual appearance, giving it a more
youthful flair. The aero kit includes the new front apron, side skirts and rear
diffuser, which leaves room for the quad exhaust pipes.
Rounding up the looks of the 2021 Harrier
are the roof-mounted spoiler, 20-inch alloy wheels and red stripes that span
from the headlamps to the rear fender, right above the taillights, on each
side. Available locally in three trim levels, it’s priced from 2,990,000 yen
(US$ 27,882) for the base S front-wheel drive variant. The all-wheel
drive model can be had from 3,190,000 yen (US$ 29,747) and choosing the
range-topper of the series will set you back at least 4,430,000 (US$ 41,310).
These prices are for the 2.0-liter engine,
paired to a CVT, whereas the 2.5-liter hybrid is offered from 3,580,000 yen
(US$ 33,384) in front-wheel drive and 3,800,000 yen (US$ 35,436) with four-wheel
drive. Meanwhile, opting for the best-equipped model in the range means
spending a minimum of 5,040,000 yen (US$ 47,092) on the new Harrier.
The crossover will launch in the United
States this summer, as the Venza, packing a hybrid powertrain only. It will
slot between the US$ 25,950 RAV4 and US$ 34,600 Highlander. Toyota has yet to detail
the U.S.-spec, but we expect it to start in the low US$ 30,000s and to be offered
with a standard 36-month / 36,000-mile (57,936 km) warranty. A well-specified
variant should then exceed the US$ 40,000 mark.
