2020 Toyota Harrier gains GR parts from TRD in Japan

2020 Toyota Harrier gains GR parts from TRD in Japan

Alongside Modellista, Toyota Racing Development (TRD) has released its own range of accessories for the new Harrier, all of which carry the Gazoo Racing branding. Unlike the chrome-laden offerings of its sister company, the GR bodykit is sportier, less ornate and finished in matte black.

The set consists of a front spoiler, side skirts and rear diffuser, the latter including quad exhaust tips. Buyers can add to the look by purchasing large black surrounds for the front corner air intakes, as well as a rear spoiler, door visors and a black-and-red side stripe. Rounding things off are black 20-inch multi-spoke alloy wheels, with or without a set of Michelin Pilot Sport 4 tyres.

Other accessories range from functional items like a Yamaha performance damper for reducing body vibrations, to downright kooky things like GR aluminium stickers that TRD says eliminate static electricity and bring out “the original performance of the vehicle,” whatever that means. You can also purchase door handle protectors, carbon fibre number plate frames, window tint, front windscreen shades and a boot floor mat.

The new Toyota Harrier is now on sale in Japan, priced between 2,990,000 yen (RM119,800) and 5,040,800 yen (RM201,900). It rides on the GA-K variant of the Toyota New Global Architecture (TNGA) and is powered by either a 171 PS/207 Nm 2.0 litre naturally-aspirated Dynamic Force engine (paired to a Direct Shift CVT) or a 218 PS 2.5 litre Hybrid. The 2.0 litre turbo engine in the outgoing model has been discontinued.

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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

  • Queen on Jun 19, 2020 at 6:59 pm

    So become sporty harrier

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    • Brian on Jun 22, 2020 at 2:23 pm

      Gazoo Racing brand is fast becoming yet another joke racing brand like TRD. In a few more years GR will turn into complete bodykit & stickers seller. Then Toyota will buyout another racing brand to milk its worth before turn them into yet another bodykit & sticker seller. Rinse & repeat.

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    • MeiLi on Jun 22, 2020 at 6:02 pm

      Rupa je sporty, tp pakai CVT. Real first gear pun tak guna, moving acceleration tetap sama mcm kereta CVT lain, rpm naik dulu, pegi kemudian.

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  • vivizurianti on Jun 19, 2020 at 7:11 pm

    TRD used to be a respected maker of real-deal performance parts, that makes cars stronger, faster and more powerful, etc. The parts are often associated to performance Toyota cars.

    Alas, TRD today has become “tame”, making more and more “look-fast” accesories and add-on bodykits. Now, even family car, family movers, soccer-mom vehicles gets TRD treatment.

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  • Gladdy on Jun 19, 2020 at 7:47 pm

    Bring it here!

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  • island on Jun 19, 2020 at 7:50 pm

    More modern and greater look!

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  • Monana on Jun 19, 2020 at 8:32 pm

    This is a NA SUV with CVT? Wow, I have new respect for CR-V, at least its a turbocharged CVT, the torque comes in earlier.

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  • G-Shock on Jun 19, 2020 at 8:38 pm

    Better top up a bit and get Harrier instead of buying new Accord

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  • Jeremy on Jun 19, 2020 at 9:39 pm

    Ah Bengs, Rejoice!!!

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  • Looks perfect and interesting

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  • Unker Sam on Jun 20, 2020 at 11:57 am

    “The new Toyota Harrier is now on sale in Japan, priced between 2,990,000 yen (RM119,800) and 5,040,800 yen (RM201,900)” so sad here in bolehland we have to pay 220-300k…

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  • Abu Bakar Awang on Jun 20, 2020 at 2:36 pm

    I better pay a bit more and get a real Japanese car than a China junk. This Harrier looks superb! Or the Rav4 in Malaysia now.

    At least Japanese car is sold in every country of this world. China made cars cannot be sold in any first world country and 95% of it mainly sold only in China and other 3rd world countries like Bangladesh

    Have you wondered why you don’t see any China cars in US, whole of Europe, Australia, New Zealand, South Korea, Japan etc etc?

    Even Car magazines also don’t review any China cars.

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    • Engineer on Jun 21, 2020 at 9:17 am

      Yup. The same copy pasta troll making nonsense statements. Meanwhile Huawei still outsold Apple phones.

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      • iphone 11 and XR outsold all other smartphones.

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        • Engineer on Jun 22, 2020 at 1:18 pm

          Without Trump intervention, Huawei phones were outselling all other US brands combined inc Apple.

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    • Lolwhut? on Jun 21, 2020 at 9:32 am

      I pay a bit more could get me another China car plus a local car. I get more value from these combi compared to a real Japanese car with fuel pump troubles.

      Sorry I am not so stupid to pay more for more troubles. Have Toyota even fully fixed their airbag troubles?

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    • MatRaspi on Jun 21, 2020 at 12:04 pm

      Ye lah, bang Bakar. Tapi jangan ingat semua kete jepun tu bagus. Jangan fanatik pada brand. Saya suka Toyota, tapi tak bermakna semua kete Toyota tu bagus. Harrier terbaru ni, design dah lawa, tapi pakai gearboks CVT.

      Bang Bakar compare dgn sales negara US, Europe etc. Dlm hal gearboks ni, saya compare dgn kereta Conti mcm Merc, BMW, Volvo sudahla. Ada dgr Merc., BMW, Volvo model terbaru pakai gearboks CVT? Depa penah pakai gearboks CVT dlm model2 sblm ni, tp skrg x pakai dah. Apa maknanya tu? Maknanya gearboks CVT ni suckssss big time bang Bakar!

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    • Ex VGM staff on Jun 22, 2020 at 11:15 am

      We have seen how China car brands like Cherry and Haval difficult to move stocks in Malaysia. Even Malaysian Chinese not proud to buy and own. They prefer Japanese makes or German marques.

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  • Siabas on Jun 20, 2020 at 3:42 pm

    Anyway, syabas toyota

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  • Semi-Value (Member) on Jun 22, 2020 at 10:31 pm

    judging from the rav4 price, very likely the new harrier will be 300k

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