Following its global debut in April, the
fourth-generation Toyota Harrier has now gone on sale in Japan in 2.0 litre
naturally aspirated and 2.5 litre hybrid versions. Both the 2.0 litre naturally
aspirated and 2.5 litre hybrid powertrains are available in front-wheel drive
and all-wheel-drive layouts, with the hybrid employing the firm’s E-Four system
that uses an electric motor for the rear wheels. The 2.0 litre engine produces
171 PS at 6,600 rpm and 207 Nm of torque at 4,800 rpm, while the A25A-FXS 2.5
litre hybrid makes 218 PS in standard form, or 222 PS in E-Four guise.
The Harrier is underpinned by Toyota’s
TNGA-K architecture, with suspension by MacPherson struts in front and double
wishbones at the back. Depending on variant, rolling stock for the Harrier
ranges from 17 inches to 19 inches in diameter, the largest set shod in 225/55
tyres.
Both 2.0 litre and 2.5 litre hybrid
versions come in S, G and Z grades, the latter two also available with a
Leather Package. For the Japan market, the Harrier can be specified with its
interior trimmed in black, black and brown or light grey. A panoramic roof with
electrochromatic glass that can be dimmed for varying levels of natural light
in the cabin.
Interior equipment includes a 12.3-inch
touchscreen display with T-Connect SD navigation system, with support for
SmartDeviceLink as well as Apple CarPlay and Ã…ndroid Auto, while audio comes
courtesy of a nine-speaker JBL sound system. The 2.5 litre hybrid versions
feature a 100-volt 1,500-watt AC accessory power outlet that can power
electrical devices which run on household electrical outlets, and serve as an
emergency electricity supply.
Safety equipment includes Toyota Safety
Sense, which includes a pre-collision safety system that can detect pedestrians
during both daytime and at night, as well as cyclists during the day. The
Intelligent Clearance Sonar with Parking Support brakes (for stationary
objects) help avoid or mitigate damage from low-speed collisions, such as in parking
lots. Also included is the Digital Inner Mirror, essentially a front- and
rear-facing dashcam that records to an SD card while the vehicle is in
operation.
Starting from 2,990,000 yen in
its home market for the base 2.0 S grade front-wheel-drive variant, the 2020
Toyota Harrier ranges up to 5,040,000 yen for the 2.5 litre hybrid
E-Four in Z grade with the Leather Package. Seven exterior colours are
available, including Precious Black Pearl.