Fully imported (CBU) from Toyota's Takaoka factory in Japan, the fourth generation 2.0 Luxury Grade 2021 Harrier is priced at RM249,706.50, excluding road tax and insurance. Set to establish a new benchmark in the mid-sized urban sports utility vehicle (SUV) segment, the new Harrier has a more pronounced front end that is defined by new Bi-LED headlamps and L-shaped Daytime Running Lights with long slits that give it an overall eagle-like impression.
The mostly clean rear is defined by a thin strip of LED tail lamps, twin exhaust pipes with oval baffle designs which overall exudes an amalgam of Continental qualities such as that of a Jaguar and Porsche.
It is engineered with a highly rigid body structure with a lower center of gravity aimed towards ride comfort, agility and improved driving performance as it is built on the Toyota New Global Architecture (TNGA) GA-K platform set on top of 18-inch alloy wheels. It has a width and wheelbase that is up by 20 mm and 30 mm respectively, while the height has been reduced by 30 mm.
Essentially it is larger than its predecessor, and with a lower and more pronounced stance, as Toyota designers envisions to display the concept of 'Dignified Elegance'.
This concept extends throughout the interior not only in terms of styling but with the use of high quality materials and finish, to define its very own status of a premium crossover SUV.
"The all-new Harrier is emotive, expressive and elegant, and will further cement the strong appeal that the model has continued to enjoy in the Malaysian market." said UMW Toyota Motor president Ravindran K.
"The Harrier has traditionally been a trend setter, taking a unique approach in terms of styling and overall packaging that has successfully set it apart from other competitors. The new model not only retains this bold position but is confident of being able to define new merits befitting of the modern day premium urban SUV," said UMW Toyota Motor deputy chairman Akio Takeyama.
Takeyama pointed out that one area Toyota engineers paid special attention to for example was to further reduce Noise, Vibration and Harshness (NVH) to new levels, including the use of highly-efficient sound-absorbing windows, resulting in an extra quiet cabin space expected of a luxury vehicle.
Its signature Fixed Panoramic Sunroof is equipped with electro-chromatic glass that can be dimmed or darkened at the touch of a button.
The Harrier also introduces a Digital Display Rear View Mirror, displaying live images from a wide-angled high-definition camera giving the driver greater night-driving clarity and eliminating glare from oncoming headlights. It is equipped with a host of safety features via Toyota Safety Sense (TSS) technologies.
Interior premium is further defined by all-round leather seats, a 12-way power adjustment for the driver's seat; a steering column that automatically rises out of the way when getting in and out of the vehicle; a vehicle Head-Up Display (HUD); wireless charging pad; Automatic Dual-Zone Air Conditioning system with nanoe X technology; front and rear USB ports for convenience; a Kick Sensor Power Back Door; and advanced infotainment in the form of an Apple CarPlay and Android Auto Ready 8-inch capacitive touch screen.
"The ultimate goal has always been to produce a vehicle that is timeless, which is why the first generation models remain very much relevant and still sought-after even by today's modern day expectations. Evolution in the Harrier pushes boundaries, is constantly designed and engineered to be a class leader, and to present advancements in how premium is interpreted," explained Takeyama.
"A vehicle that is worthy of respect from all parameters - that is what is meant by Dignified Elegance in the all-new Harrier," he added.
Available in five colours: Steel Blonde Metallic; Slate Grey Metallic; Precious Black; Dark Blue Metallic; and the signature White Pearl Crystal Shine, the SUV comes with a full factory five-year unlimited mileage warranty with complete after-sales support at all authorised Toyota service centres nationwide with ready availability of genuine parts.
The Harrier was first introduced in 1997, with the new fourth generation launched in Japan in June last year.
Available from UMW Toyota Motor, Malaysia is only one of two countries where the new Harrier is sold officially with full warranty and after sales support.
It comes with a full factory five-year unlimited mileage warranty with complete after-sales support at all authorized Toyota service centres nationwide with ready availability of genuine parts.
UMWT is also offering a Toyota FlexiPlan, where customers can enjoy Interest-Saving financing packages exclusively from Toyota Capital Services for all Toyota models including the new Harrier.
