Seven months after the new Toyota Harrier was introduced in Japan, the premium SUV is now filtering into export markets in Southeast Asia. The fourth-generation model has been launched in Singapore with a choice of two engines and three trim levels.
Two of these variants are currently offered on sale, starting with the Elegance that is priced at S$160,888 (RM489,200) with a non-guaranteed Certificate of Entitlement (COE). The range-topping Luxury retails at S$173,888 (RM528,700); a mid-spec Premium model is also available, but the price has yet to be revealed.
Only the base model gets the petrol-powered 2.0 litre naturally-aspirated Dynamic Force four-cylinder engine, producing 170 hp at 6,600 rpm and 203 Nm from 4,400 to 4,900 rpm. Drive from the direct-injected mill is sent to the front wheels through a Direct Shift-CVT, enabling the Harrier to get from zero to 100 km/h in 9.7 seconds on its way to a top speed of 190 km/h. Fuel consumption is rated at 6.5 litres per 100 km.
The Premium and Luxury models, meanwhile, are hybrids that receive a 176 hp/221 Nm 2.5 litre Dynamic Force engine and a 118 hp/202 Nm electric motor to deliver a total system output of 215 hp. The petrol-electric variants are quicker to 100 km/h (8.1 seconds) but have a lower top speed (180 km/h); the main benefit, however, is a combined fuel consumption figure of just 4.7 litres per 100 km.
Based on the same Global Architecture – K (GA-K) platform as the Camry and RAV4, the Harrier continues to utilise MacPherson strut suspension at the front and double wishbones at the rear. However, the suspension geometry has been optimised for increased rigidity and handling balance, while the retuned dampers improve smoothness at lower speeds. Increased sound insulation also reduce noise and vibration.
On the outside, the new Harrier is slightly larger than the outgoing model, albeit quite a bit lower for a sportier look. Details include slim LED headlights, a closed-off upper grille, a large lower grille, a sleeker coupé-like roofline and full-width LED taillights. All models are fitted with the same mid-range 18-inch two-tone alloy wheels.
Inside, the Harrier is dominated by a diamond-shaped centre console inspired by a horse’s saddle, sitting within the wraparound faux leather-trimmed dashboard. A freestanding infotainment panel sits on top; on Singaporean models, it houses an eight-inch touchscreen instead of the 12.3-inch unit available in Japan, retaining Apple CarPlay and Android Auto functionality.
Standard features include keyless entry, push-button start, dual-zone auto climate control with rear air vents, Nanoe air ioniser, an eight-way power-adjustable driver’s seat, fabric upholstery, an auto-dimming rear-view mirror, auto lights and wipers, a 10.5-inch head-up display, a Qi wireless charger, six speakers, a reverse camera and a hands-free powered tailgate.
The Premium model adds genuine leather upholstery, front seat ventilation, eight-way powered passenger-seat adjustment and driver’s seat memory, while the Luxury throws in a body-coloured rear spoiler (instead of black on the other variants), illuminated side sill scuff plates, a cargo scuff plate, a digital rear-view mirror camera and a new electrochromic panoramic glass roof.
Safety-wise, all models come with seven airbags and traction control, plus a full range of Toyota Safety Sense systems. The latter includes autonomous emergency braking with pedestrian and cyclist detection, adaptive cruise control, lane centring assist, lane departure warning and adaptive high beam.
With Singapore being the first country outside Japan to receive the Harrier (aside from the United States, where it is badged the Venza), could Malaysia be next? It’s certainly possible, though it remains to be seen if the new model will be as well-received as its predecessor, given that the turbocharged engine is no more.
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Toyota Corolla dashboard. Very premium indeed
Back in 1957 merdeka, S$1 = RM1.
Sekarang 2021, S$161k = RM489k.
Guess what went horifically wrong in the middle,
64 years had passed … between 1957 and 2021.
dont compare small islands to big size country. what is comparable to singapore is taiwan and hong kong.
give sumatera land to singapore and they will struggle to develop too.
exactly true brah.. syukur we malaysia pipu got important natural resources are palm oil, rubber, durian musang king, coconut, bijih timah, petroleum, crude oil, refined petroleum, koko, fishing nelayan, liquefied natural gas, padi rice, bauxite, copper, gold, iron ore, natural gas, petroleum, timber balak and REE.
singapore all dont have, how to compare kan.
All the riches of these natural resources got harvested by colonisers during their berkurun tahun koloni. All left us is the dregs that has lesser value today. Singapore didn’t suffer under berkurun tahun koloni unlike Malaya and we continue to suffer the effects.
Fully agreed bro. beware those colonisers Petronas, Boustead, Felda, Sime Darby still around though
Yup. We were nearly RM 2.00 to SGD $1 back in 2018.
2 years later it is RM 3.00 to SGD $1. Something went horrifically wrong in the middle.
That means everything in spore become expensive and not competitive, hence does not attractive for us to visit and spend our money over there
ppl earning 5k per month affording good stuffs, meanwhile we earning 3k per month purchasing MYVI.
Ppl earn 5k has 5k cost of living. Practically no saving for old age other than CPF which isnt enuff to cover until death. We earn 3k still can afford comfy living with plenty to retire until expire.
So why you were lazy studying when in school?
Boring. No Turbo no fun.
However the interior and exterior design are good, it looks fresh.
Bring the turbo 2.0 back Toyota with AWD of course. With more than 300hp would be better. And keep the price below RM300k.
you bought one or just commenting?
or you did buy one last year.. waiting for the remaining 8 years loan to complete?
Harrier slowly morphing into CRV.
The front design looks not garang. But still better than honda design.
OTL
Please Toyota..sack your designers..
Or..
Do not let your all design intelligences shift to Lexus
Lol! What’s the matter with designers? At least they did quite good for latest toyota cars than previous toyota models
I agree. Their previous model’s designs was the worst and terrible.. not only by Malaysians, many designers or car experts in US and Europe have mocked Toyota’s outdated design..if you doubt, google top gear or other popular car magazines
Harrier for half a million! Congrats on most expensive car prices in the world!
Beauty design
Bring it on
RM528k for a Toyota Harrier?! I’d rather topup RM311k and get super exclusive Maserati Levante S GranSport with Ermenegildo Zegna interior someone only 5 examples in the world so unlike Toyotas this Maserati will appreciate in value.
Toyota Harrier is a common car in singapore. Price does not matter if the car is good.
Common car? Sorry bro you haven’t been to Singapore haven’t you? Common cars there are sedans, previously was Lancers but today are mainly Hyundais. Mau tipu pun agak-agak laaa
So sporty
Feel better and comfort
Looking forward the New Harrier XU80. It’s time to change my ACU30/XU30 that has served me for the last 15 years without any major problem. I hope the price & specs would be not so UMW, like what happen to RAV4, CH-R etc, which I think has failed to attract potential buyers
Nice
January 2021 only sold 5000 units Toyota car in Malaysia.
Impressive
Perfect car
It’s going to be fun when driving this
Handsome looker
Lesser issues, good reliability, low maintenance cost
Cute car
Boring as usual…
Better than UX60
Let’s rock
dont forget delivery rider and despatch earn sgd 1.5k. about 4.5k ringgit.
bus captains up to sgd5-6k. abt 15-18k in RM. which is similar to what mas and air asia pilots are getting.
Oldman suv. No turbo .Lazy design
Lazy design? Oldman suv? Not really.
For that price, I rather get the 2nd gen Harrier rather than wasting such money.
Could have been better, at least opt another spec for turbo instead of na. Design is good trying to standardised for all models same as what honda is doing.