After skipping a generation, the Toyota Harrier is set return to the fold. After being present for the first two generations of the type, the arrival of the third-generation AL10 Lexus RX in 2008 saw the equivalent Harrier version being dropped from the Toyota line-up.
Looks like it has indeed been missed, and with that, a new one is coming about. The first images of the new Harrier have been released, popping up on a special page on the automaker’s domestic website. The SUV is scheduled to make its market debut at the end of the year – ahead of that, it should get its premiere at the Tokyo Motor Show in November.
Only the exterior shots are to be had; no details as yet on the vehicle, even though there’s a brief release on it via the website – all that’s said is that the new one continues with familiar design elements such as that tilted C-pillar and that the “strong exterior lines are flowing with a sense of speed” (that’s Google Translate at work, by the way). And that it’ll be sold domestically through Toyopet stores nationwide.
We’ll know more as it gets closer to the TMS. Considering that the RX should be due to go into its fourth-gen cycle sometime next year or so, the timing of the Harrier’s arrival is quite strange. As for that face, you’re either going to love it or hate it. What do you think of the 2014 Toyota Harrier?
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It’s alright I guess
Should have stolen ideas from CX7, Evoque or X6.
Evoque wannabe, poor man Evoque.
Fugly.. wander how toyota approve this design language!!
actually when harrier aka lexus rx first made appearance in the late 90s, it did set many new trends not only for other toyota models but also to the automotive world as a whole.
among the new ideas were rounded shape lense tail lamp clusters, gearshift lever mounted on dashboard, illuminated instrument meters, foot operated parking brake, 5 headrests, Vehicle Stability Control and also Day Running Lights.
its hardly surprising if this 4th gen Harrier will do the same. many wont believe but only time will tell.
A blue hue logo, it would be a hybrid.
This car looks nice, if they managed to work on that radiator like grill, it would be better. But the rear looks like a WRX STi hatchback.
Well, this looks better or Korean/European/American Santa Fe?
Like for Santa Fe, Dislike for Harrier.
Bukti Fan Boy Toyota ramai di sini…
banyak bro punya thumbdown…
Bukan fan boy la bang, Toyota ni banyak lawak banding dengan vios la.
I think the most obvious sign is the hybrid badge below the a pillar rather than the blue hue logo
Cx9
CX7 and CX9.
Mazdas are mostly cantiq.
People look at our taste.
If they’ve could change that grill with a proper one it would’ve look great, but now they’ve just made something that gave optometrist a boost in business. Speaking of business, the rear dose looked the business, better than the RX that it is based. So kinda mix opinion with this, great ass, Hedious face. A bit like Kim kardashian appearance.
Or they should use the grill itself as a radiator.
Grey importers,……! You can start placing your bookings for the secondhand… errrr…. recond ones.
a standard requirement for importing used cars from a foreign countries for business is the car cannot be less than a year old and when that time comes in 2015, Malaysia already into AFTA agreement long overdue.
for grey import to come is something in the past and unlikely. not a popular step by the govt but do they have a choice?
The rear looks way better than the demon-eyes of the current RX. But the front, i prefer the latter (facelifted version).
But once you look closer, from certain angles, the front does resemble a typical ‘harrier’.. Maybe due to the grill.
All in all, decent.
a yes on the outlook !
I like it. Toyota’s design team are definitely getting bolder. Not too concerned about the grille as there will be all kinds of kits from TRD etc to change it. Overall it looks like the real deal. The only problem is we can only get this thru grey importers.
Japanese can really design some good car, but SEA usually get stupid design that Japan themselves rejected.
The bonnet looks horrid
I’ve got to admit, Toyota made one of the most reliable and finest riding of its cars in the Harrier (sure beats Honda’s attempt at matching them with the CRV). It would be interesting in seeing this new gen in the near future.
porsche cayenne wannabe?
I believe the power train will be 2.5cc which is same as latest camry, hopefully the price will be half of RX350.
The Lexus rx uses a 2.7 for the smaller engine option so the harrier will probably use that too
You are right, but 2.7 engine is V6 right? I think so, i heard most V6 engine cannot pump Ron95.
2.7 should be inline-4 rather than V6.
Nice rear..but ugly front..
setuju 100%
At least the new one isnt the same as an RX. It’ll stop the people from getting the Lexus badge on their Toyota this time
Somehow first impression reminds me of a whale… maybe it’s the front grille that swipes up with the lights.. hmmm…
Kesimpulan: new harrier like…
CX7, cx9, Evoque , X6, santa fe
that mean above said model also copy each other?
i must say that is not a handsome car
If Umw wants to suck up more $$, bring this into the showrooms.
The whole looks still like current model,no suprises.
Toyota should design some new body line for their Harrier.
can i know when will this launch or any recon will come in to malaysia ?