2018 Toyota Harrier Malaysia prices announced – 2.0T Premium at RM238,000, 2.0T Luxury at RM259,900

2018 Toyota Harrier Malaysia prices announced – 2.0T Premium at RM238,000, 2.0T Luxury at RM259,900

On Tuesday, we found out that the new Toyota Harrier is coming to Malaysia through official channels, and now local distributor UMW Toyota Motor has opened the order books for the hitherto Japan-only premium SUV ahead of its market launch next year.

The company has also revealed finalised retail prices for the car, and they’re very competitive indeed. The Harrier will be available in the latest facelifted form and in two variants, with the 2.0T Premium priced at RM238,000 and the range-topping 2.0T Luxury at RM259,900, both on-the-road without insurance. Included is an official five-year, unlimited-mileage warranty.

Power comes from a new 8AR-FTS 2.0 litre turbocharged four-cylinder engine from the Lexus NX, producing 231 PS from 5,200 to 5,600 rpm and 350 Nm of torque between 1,650 and 4,000 rpm – all sent to the front wheels via a six-speed automatic gearbox. Toyota claims fuel consumption of 13 km per litre on the Japanese JC08 cycle, and there are also performance dampers to reduce roll and improve high-speed stability.

2018 Toyota Harrier Malaysia prices announced – 2.0T Premium at RM238,000, 2.0T Luxury at RM259,900

This engine is a big step up in performance over the previous powertrains still being sold on the grey market – a 151 PS/193 Nm 2.0 litre Valvematic naturally-aspirated mill with a CVT and a Hybrid model with a 152 PS/206 Nm 2.5 litre engine paired to two electric motors (front 143 PS/270 Nm, rear 68 PS/139 Nm).

Built on the Toyota New MC platform that also underpins the latest RAV4, the Harrier is no longer related to the Lexus RX, which has been spun off into a completely separate model. Dimensions include a length of 4,720 mm, a width of 1,835 mm and a height of 1,690 mm, along with a wheelbase of 2,660 mm.

Changes to the facelifted model include triple-projector LED headlights with sequential indicators, flanking a new upper grille design. There’s also a wider lower grille incorporating LED fog lights, vertical LED daytime running lights, red-tinted LED tail lights, a redesigned rear valance and a visible exhaust pipe with a chrome finisher, plus 18-inch dual-tone alloy wheels with a five-spoke turbine design.

2018 Toyota Harrier Malaysia prices announced – 2.0T Premium at RM238,000, 2.0T Luxury at RM259,900

On the inside, there’s new Ultrasuede and faux leather upholstery and carbon-weave metal trim, although we’ll get Nappa leather. Toyota has also added a height-adjustable powered tailgate with memory and a driver’s seat that slides back automatically to improve ingress and egress. Also set to be introduced on Malaysian units are a panoramic sunroof and ventilated power-adjustable front seats with memory.

We’ll also get plenty of safety equipment onboard, headlined by standard-fit Toyota Safety Sense driver assists including Pre-Collision System (autonomous emergency braking), active cruise control and auto high beam. We should also get the full complement of seven airbags and Vehicle Stability Control.

And as with the Alphard and Vellfire sold here officially, the Harrier will be offered with a full official warranty (five-year, unlimited-mileage coverage) and should come with locally-adapted infotainment system and switchgear. Singaporean distributor Borneo Motors set the precedent for this when it launched the car in the island nation in July. Excited? So are we.

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Jonathan Lee

After trying to pursue a career in product design, Jonathan Lee decided to make the sideways jump into the world of car journalism instead. He therefore appreciates the aesthetic appeal of a car, but for him, the driving experience is still second to none.

 

Comments

  • Harrier on Nov 09, 2017 at 2:11 pm

    Wow.. good price indeed 238k with powerful turbo 238hp, toyota sensing,6 speed & 5 years warranty brand new…Look at grey market, their used recon 2016 harrier 2.0NA engine,CVT still selling for 200k+ with 1 yr warranty. lol.. can give 50k discounts now.

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    • choha on Nov 09, 2017 at 2:36 pm

      (Like) Toyota Harrier.
      (Dislike) BMW X1

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      • willy on Nov 09, 2017 at 3:51 pm

        article is misleading,
        harrier is no longer a premium suv,
        premium suv = lexus, bmw, audi, merc, porsche …

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        • I miss Ohwai on Nov 09, 2017 at 6:48 pm

          The GLC200 is RM270k. This is a real Mercedes. So high class.

          Who on earth would spend RM260k on a Toyota?

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          • JPcar on Nov 13, 2017 at 2:44 pm

            Because some people likes the design of a toyota, hence that is their opinion. You however don’t seem like the type that respects other opinions

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    • Good price?? UMW is vry grateful to grey importers having set the price for this car much earlier. Now after taking all factors I to consideration, they only need to throw in 5 yrs warranty (which btw, is paid by the customers) to make the deal seems attractive. Don’t be ignorant, go Google and see what price range this Barrier is supposed to compete against it’s rival such as Honda CRV or Mazda CX5!

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      • Toyoda on Nov 09, 2017 at 4:23 pm

        In that category RAV4 suits better competitor

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      • Bagus la.. only now people know how much those grey importer collect from dumb costomer who willing to pay 200k for 2nd hand car. Blame the tax? More to greedy seller vs dumb buyer.

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        • I miss Ohwai on Nov 09, 2017 at 6:52 pm

          Harrier and Alphard is the bread and butter of the PEKEMA theives. I think somebody must have pissed MITI up badly that MITI allowed UMW to bring in the Harrier.

          I guess the PEKEMA boys have not been paying enough duit kopi to the MITI boys

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      • Which Honda CR-V or Mazda CX-5 of yours have 2.0T with 238HP???

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      • Hope umw bring the Wish too.. let people know how much grey importer actual recond/2nd hand price are.

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        • UMW done that somewhere ini 2008…if not mistaken.but the sale not good as grey importer sale…and the price slightly above stream…

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      • myeondong on Nov 09, 2017 at 5:13 pm

        the sorento 2.2 turbo diesel is a better car inside out… with 200ps 440nm and consume alot less fuel… more solid and germanic feel too

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  • Oh wow is cheaper than predicted, was expecting RM250k starting line ,some room for the NX to breath perhaps. Looks decently spec to boot as well and at its price, undercuts similar sized rival from Europe. Touche UMW.

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  • targa on Nov 09, 2017 at 2:15 pm

    Knowing UMW, i was expecting them to price this at RM350K to RM400K

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  • No AWD?

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  • Yes it’s a CBU but if u Google, Honda CRV, Mazda CX5 and this Harrier are priced in the same range in Singapore but we hv to pay 100k extra? Thanks but I think this help Mercedes GLC 2.0 sales!

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    • theanswer on Nov 09, 2017 at 2:45 pm

      talking about brand..maybe. but some ppl still prefer J reliability.

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      • Sonyman1 on Nov 09, 2017 at 2:58 pm

        Wow cheaper in Singapore and we hv to pay 100k extra.

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        • U havent factor in their 10X COE

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          • how much this harrier turbo with COE in SG ?

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        • singapore doesnt have hefty import tax like malaysia. or customs excise.

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          • Having car is useless in sinjapork, have to go to bolehland to enjoy the long ride

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    • good luck fixing the Merc when some problemn arises in the long run lol

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    • kzm (Member) on Nov 09, 2017 at 3:19 pm

      that because CRV n CX-5 are locally made n get tax advantages. Harrier meanwhile fully imported from Japan so no tax advantage.

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      • Wait for next year when AFTA is ratified.

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        • kzm (Member) on Nov 09, 2017 at 4:37 pm

          AFTA? AFTA is between ASEAN not with Japan. Boleh do have FTA with Japan where item imported from Japan have zero import tax. AFTA already start long time ago where no import tax between ASEAN

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          • I cant recall if its AFTA or another, but definitely theres a FTA between ASEAN & Nippon thats gonna come into force 2018. So just wait it out if want CBU.

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      • lilytan on Nov 09, 2017 at 4:39 pm

        Mazda sells top spec japan CBU CX-5 for 168k. How do u explain the 70k difference??

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        • Popcorn on Nov 09, 2017 at 8:26 pm

          CX5 is not in the same league as Harrier. It never was, never will be. Besides there are quality gaps which Mazda CEO acknowledges. Google it.

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    • Baru tau ka? UMW maa…

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  • Old horse on Nov 09, 2017 at 2:32 pm

    238? Crazy UMW , this a sub 200k car , they thought all buying suv are large families ..I can get a BM and Merc better than this , even their pre own price

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  • Competitive pricing indeed..

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  • Matchy on Nov 09, 2017 at 2:32 pm

    Surprisingly, the prices are not as crazy as the Alphard/Vellfire.

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  • At these prices? APs have nothin to worry about

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    • Periasamy on Nov 09, 2017 at 2:47 pm

      Hi john, how are u? Saw the new Myvi? Any comments?

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      • Since u asked, yes. What u see is all thanks to success of iriz.

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        • loler on Nov 09, 2017 at 4:30 pm

          thanks to iriz the game changer? lols

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          • Without iriz, u will still have Mivi with dinosar engine+4AT, and only with ABS & EBD. Capische?

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  • Blue_traveler on Nov 09, 2017 at 2:47 pm

    Land of the rising sun, this suv (non turbo) starts from ¥2.95mil… so say we add the basic stuff… ¥3.5mil… which is roughly equals to RM130k….. fully loaded ¥4.95mil…. = Rm185k ….. … so who is responsible… the govt tax or umw…

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  • Semi-Value (Member) on Nov 09, 2017 at 3:04 pm

    waiting for recon guy to drop the price

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  • thepolygonal on Nov 09, 2017 at 3:23 pm

    Hmmm… I see the price it slightly lower than expected this time. Might actually steal some GLA, Q3, X1 customers since this is one segment higher and kinda premium too.
    Current recon ones are gonna have a hard time selling.

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    • 12yrsold on Nov 09, 2017 at 4:29 pm

      The Premium model will steal sales from Q3, X3, own NX brother & some GLC too.

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  • curi2 wang malaysia on Nov 09, 2017 at 3:23 pm

    To those who are interested in buying this Harrier, please remember that once upon a time, the Lexus RX/Toyota Harrier is one of the most sought after cars in Malaysia.. by car-thieves!

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  • 238K vs 198K Recond. Quite good value for this. Turbo engine yet full warranty cover. We might see the drop of Recond price now.

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  • Why no maroon or tan coloured leather….
    All black affair is not nice….

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  • ole chege on Nov 09, 2017 at 11:22 pm

    Very classy SUV….here in EastAfrica, one can comfortably use it for safari game viewing drive’s…

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  • Competitive price…grey importers now need to lower their price..and first time Malaysia ahead of singapore in official launching..

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  • Bapi karmakar on Jun 04, 2018 at 5:04 pm

    I want to buy toyoto harrier car

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  • Bapi karmakar on Jun 04, 2018 at 5:04 pm

    I want to buy toyoto harrier car which is very attractive to me

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