It’s only a matter of time now before UMW Toyota Motor officially introduces the latest Harrier. Before this, it wasn’t clear what the specifications of the SUV would be like, but the brochure has already been leaked online, and we’ve secured a copy thanks to reader Azham S.
The leaked document reveals that the fourth-generation Harrier will be powered by a 2.0 litre Dynamic Force naturally-aspirated four-cylinder engine, which produces 173 PS 6,600 rpm and 203 Nm of torque from 4,400 to 4,900 rpm. Drive is sent to the front wheels through a Direct Shift-CVT, enabling a century sprint time of 9.7 seconds before topping out at 190 km/h. The average fuel consumption is 15.3 km per litre, or 6.5 litres per 100 km.
Only one engine option is available, so it’s likely we’ll be missing out on the hybrid version with the larger 2.5 litre Dynamic Force mill (218 PS, available in Singapore). That may be a bummer, but hey, the SUV rides on the latest GA-K platform and features double wishbone rear suspension, so expect high levels of ride quality and handling, among others.
If you’re still reeling from the powertrain option, perhaps the kit list can remedy that disappointment. To start, it gets bi-LED headlights with adaptive high beam system as standard, powered tailgate with kick sensor, power folding wing mirrors with welcome lights, and a fixed panoramic moonroof. There are five colours on offer – White Pearl Crystal Shine, Steel Blonde Metallic, Dark Blue Metallic, Slate Grey Metallic, and Precious Black.
Toyota Safety Sense is also available as standard. This includes pre-crash system (PCS, otherwise known as autonomous emergency braking), lane departure alert with steering assist, lane tracing assist, dynamic radar cruise control (at any given speed), blind spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic auto brake, plus parking sensors at the front and rear.
That’s about all the info we could find on the Malaysian-bound Harrier. No interior details have been leaked so far, but it will likely get standard features like 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, leather upholstery, an auto-dimming rear-view mirror, a Qi wireless charger, six speakers, and a reverse camera.
The SUV will be fully imported from Japan, so expect to fork out a sizeable sum if you plan on being an early adopter. For your information, the outgoing car (with a turbocharged engine) starts from RM234,510. So, what do you think of the specs?
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this is much more better than corrolla cross
Meanwhile X50 can have all that @RM103k + wireless charging for only RM450. Very worth it.
That output, a Skyactiv-G. But… pair with a CVT, what a shame…
It is a DirectShift CVT with one actual gear during launch. Much better than the conventional CVT
~240k no chance this would “make it” here in Malaysia. I’m well aware that it’s incomparable when it comes to new vs recon vehicles but I much rather pay ~190k for a reconditioned 2019 outgoing car (turbocharged).
Lol no Japs car would sell well once its price hovers around an entry-level German-built sedans.
It good to have it below 200k mark since CRV fully loaded just about 163k, but price of RAV4 is also high so I think this harrier 2.0 maybe fall between 210-220k
Rav4 already over 200k bossku..
with the specs and CBU form, nothing less than 250k i expect.
Waiting for grey import with 168k price range =)
It would be a shame to not import the hybrid version. It should be slightly cheaper as hybrids have less import duty fees.
People are also less likely to buy recond/used hybrids due to their long term maintenance, offering a brand new hybrid variant could give grey importers a run for their money.
This will definitely sell well here despite a small price hike if any but it’s gonna do even better when the recond models start flooding in 2-3 years later at a cheaper price.
Above RM200K and still use CVT? Better don’t buy. Expensive car with low cost components for cars that cost much less.
These specs, for a Japanese car over 200k, are a must! Imperative! Hardly any surprises or value added!
CVT? Booooo!!!!!!
Wait for grey import
that is how Malaysian typically got their Harrier
Guessing they will be reserving the 2.5L Hybrid for the Lexus NX (whenever it is updated)
Toyota Harrier
Price RM 234k
Powertrain – 173ps 203nm
Transmission – Direct shift CVT
Drive – front wheel
Safety – full safety kits
Quality – top notch
Maintenance – cheap
VW Tiguan Allspace R-line
Price RM 209k
Powertrain – 220ps 350nm
Transmission – 7 speed DSG DQ381
Drive – All wheel
Safety – basic safety kits
Quality – not reliable as Toyota
Maintenance – high
Harrier better in term of reliablity, cheap maintenance and full safety kits. But the powertrain much slower than Tiguan and the TNGA chassis is lower grade compare to MQB with DCC (comfort, normal and sport mode). Tiguan good at powertrain, agility performance, space (5+2 seater) and cheaper price, but maintenance cost is much higher and unknown reliability.
For me I will pick Tiguan Allspace and add RM10k to add AEB, ACC, blindspot and lane keep assist with genuine parts at outside workshop.
VW always looks good on paper..
But ownership experience is a different story..
Kah, kah, kah. Which outside workshop can install ACC, AEB etc.on Tiguan? The car sold in Malaysia doesnt even have LKAS that use camera on the windscreen. The cost would be very very very high. Cheaper lagi CX-5, the cost to add MRCC is around 8k. This car already have camera on the windscreen. I know I hate CVT, but if u want the ACC, Toyota is among the best. U can add Comma 2 for much3 better ACC, near Tesla quality.
The cost to install lane keep assist not expensive, just get the insurance cover the windscreen (about RM 4k) enough for the LKA) for VW. Many members done that and I do have ACC on my Passat though.
I dont think the new Harrier will be $234K…
Lame lah 2.0 NA only and CVT….so so lame….trash….ill be happy thrashing new gen with my 2.0T harrier