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Toyota has made minor changes to its new Harrier crossover SUV and plans to release it in March 2025. With this change, the exterior design will be renewed and the overall image will change. The current model was released in June 2020. It will be interesting to see how the Harrier has evolved over the past five years, so I will explain it in detail. If you are considering purchasing a new Harrier, please use this as a reference. Furthermore, we have received a predicted CG that shows that a new common design “Hammerhead” has been adopted, so there seems to be room to think about this.

About the new Harrier minor change

The first minor change to the fourth-generation Harrier changes the exterior design, front bumper, and headlight shape, giving the vehicle a completely new overall image. The latest safety system “Toyota Safety Sense” is adopted and Proactive Driving Assistant is adopted.

The expected CG uses the “hammerhead” style used in the Crown series and Prius. The previous model underwent a full model change on November 13, 2013, and a minor change on June 8, 2017. Considering this three-and-a-half year cycle, it is natural to make major minor changes in the fifth year.

About the new Harrier minor change exterior

• Front bumper design change
• Rear turn signal design changed

The exterior design is expected to change, such as the shape of the front bumper and the position of the rear turn signals. However, we expect that the current basic design will continue to be adopted.

Change of rear turn signal position

The position of the rear turn signal has been one of the topics that has been attracting attention since its release. In fact, the current situation is that the “rear combination lamp” that lights up the rear taillight horizontally is located above, but the turn signal is placed below. Although the turn signals are installed in legally acceptable positions, there are concerns that the driver of the car behind them may miss them because they are located in a different position than the rear taillights. When I visited a Toyota dealer myself, the salesman in charge talked to me about this. Therefore, from a user’s perspective, this may be considered a minor change.

About the newly designed hammerhead

The “Hammerhead” design, which began with the new fifth-generation Prius and bZ4X, was inspired by the hammerhead shark. It looks exactly like a shark and is rapidly spreading to new Toyota models. After that, this design was adopted one after another, including the “Crown Sport” and “Crown Estate,” and it has become Toyota’s iconic design.

The newly designed “hammer head” will not be adopted for the Harrier.

This is a bit of a subjective opinion, but from my perspective as a current Harrier owner and someone who has seen cars like the Prius and Crown up close, I would like the current Harrier’s unique design to be maintained. I strongly believe that. In particular, the signature lamps, which are two L-shaped DRLs (daytime running lights), have a luxurious feel and are very cool. Furthermore, the grille design maintains the “Harrier” design inherited from the previous model, and I personally think that there is no need to intentionally adopt the “hammerhead” design due to minor changes.

Rather, I think it would be sufficient to add more decorations or change the bumper design to create a more sophisticated atmosphere.

Toyota’s new common design language concept

There is certainly the option of a manufacturer-unified design. Lexus, the company’s luxury division, is characterized by its “spindle grille” and “spindle body,” while manufacturers have standardized their designs to a certain extent, such as Mazda’s “kodo design” and BMW’s “kidney grille.” You must to do something before you go on. The “Hammerhead” design has become a common design language for Toyota as well. In addition, Toyota has actually adopted a design called “Keen Look” in several car models, and the previous generation “C-HR” and “Corolla series” as well as the current “Harrier” also use this “Keen Look.” I am. Therefore, it seems unlikely that a minor change would significantly change the “keen look” to “hammerhead”. Therefore, I personally think that the timing of the next full model change is the timing to adopt “Hammerhead”.

About the new Harrier minor change interior

• Added new brown color to interior color
• 12.3-inch full LCD digital meter with map display function

It is expected that there will be few changes to the interior design, but the most anticipated feature is the adoption of a new interior design. I myself was a user of the late-generation Harrier, and a new color, “Dark Saddle Turn,” was added in the latter half, and I fell in love with its appearance at first sight and purchased it.

In the current Harrier, all seat colors are black, but by adopting a brown color seat like the new color used in the Vellfire, Sunset Brown, a minor change has made it comparable to foreign cars. I think it will be reborn as a sophisticated interior.

Sunset Brown is popular for the new Vellfire. Toyota may add a brown interior color at the time of minor changes, and we think that possibility is high. It is also highly likely that the map display function in the 12.3-inch full-LCD digital meter, which is used in the current Crown Series, will be newly adopted.

About the new Harrier minor change safety equipment

• Adopts the latest safety system “Toyota Safety Sense”

The new Harrier is expected to adopt the latest safety system “Toyota Safety Sense” and will be equipped with new functions such as “Proactive Driving Assist,” “Advanced Park,” and “Advanced Drive (Congestion Assistance).”

About the new Harrier minor change expected specifications

• 2.5L in-line 4-cylinder direct injection engine “DynamicForce Engine” + motor unchanged
• 2.0L in-line 4-cylinder direct injection engine “DynamicForce Engine” unchanged
• It is likely to continue to be affected by soaring prices.

There should be no changes to the basic specifications due to minor changes. Both engines are still new and are excellent engines that are widely used in the current Alphard, Vellfire, and Crown series. Body size also remains the same. However, the biggest concern is pricing due to the impact of soaring prices.

spec	harrier
full length	4,740mm
full width	1,855mm
Overall height	1,660mm
Wheelbase ​	2,690mm
engine	2.5L in-line 4-cylinder direct injection engine “Dynamic Force Engine” + motor		2.0L in-line 4-cylinder direct injection engine “Dynamic Force Engine”
Maximum output	131kW (178ps) / 5,700rpm		126kW (171ps) / 6,600rpm
Maximum torque	221Nm (22.5kgm) / 3,600-5,200rpm		207Nm (21.1kgf･m) / 4,800rpm
Front motor maximum output	88kw (120ps)		–
Front motor maximum torque	202Nm (20.6kgm)		–
Rear motor maximum output	–	40kW (54ps)	–
Rear motor maximum torque	–	121Nm (12.3kgfm)	–
System maximum output	160kW (218ps)	163kW (222ps)	–
transmission	Electric continuously variable transmission		Direct Shift- CVT
Drive system	2WD	E-Four (4WD)	2WD	4WD
vehicle weight	1,710kg	1,770kg	1,620kg	1,680kg
Minimum turning radius	5.5m～5.7m
WLCT mode fuel consumption	22.3km/L	21.6km/L	15.4km/L	14.7km/L
tire size	225/55R19 235/55R18 225/65R17
Riding capacity	Five people

About Toyota new Harrier PHEV

• In-line 4-cylinder 2.5L direct injection engine D-4S + motor (THSⅡ) Plug-in hybrid system No changes

Like the new ” RAV4 ​​PHV ” (plug-in hybrid model) , Toyota is equipped with the newly developed plug-in hybrid system “THSⅡ Plug-in” and has a large in-line 4-cylinder 2.5L direct injection engine D-4S + motor (THSⅡ). This model adds a high-capacity lithium-ion battery (lithium-ion power: 8.8kWh) and a powerful motor. System output is 302 HP (225 kW / 306 PS), 83 HP (62 kW / 84 PS) more than the hybrid model. The cruising range in EV mode is 93km/L in WLTC mode. Hybrid fuel efficiency WLTC is 20.5km/L. Acceleration performance is 0-100km/h in 6.0 seconds. The cruising range is 1,300km.

The Harrier PHEV can use the electricity stored in its large-capacity battery for purposes other than driving. In addition to being used inside the car using the outlet installed inside the car, if you insert the included vehicle power connector into the normal charging inlet, it becomes an outlet for external 100V power supply. Supports up to 1500W in total.

The exterior features a special front grill. Exclusive exterior color gray metallic <1G3> setting. In addition to black paint applied throughout, the interior features dark red piping ornaments with a metal mesh texture from the instrument panel to the door trims.

spec	Harrier PHEV
full length	4,740mm
full width	1,855mm
Overall height	1,660mm
Wheelbase	2,690mm
engine	In-line 4-cylinder 2.5L direct injection engine D-4S  + motor (THSⅡ)
Maximum output	130kW (177ps) / 6,000rpm
Maximum torque	219Nm (22.3kgfm) / 3,600rpm
Front motor maximum output	134kW (182ps)
Front motor maximum torque	270Nm (27.5kgfm)
Rear motor maximum output	40kW (54ps)
Rear motor maximum torque	121Nm (12.3kgfm)
system output	E-Four: 225kW (306ps)
transmission	Electric continuously variable transmission
battery	Lithium-ion battery 18.1kWh
Drive system	4WD (E-Four)
Riding capacity	Five people
Minimum turning radius	5.7m
vehicle weight	1,950Kg
JC08 mode fuel efficiency	–
WLTC mode fuel consumption	20.5km/L
EV range	93km/L

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When will the new Harrier undergo its first minor change?

The current Harrier has been on sale since June 17, 2020, and it was originally expected that it would be made in 2024, the fourth year, but the plan is to carry out minor changes around 2025 rather than within 2024. It has been.

Should I wait for the new Harrier minor change?

As for whether you should wait for a minor change to the Harrier, I think the conclusion is that you should wait. Prices are expected to rise, but at the same time, the latest equipment, interior, and exterior improvements will make many improvements over the current model, and the introduction of Toyota’s hybrid system will improve fuel efficiency, making it a great value. Since it is expected that this model will become more attractive, I think that you should refrain from purchasing it at this time.

A final word from the editorial department

The fourth generation is currently on sale, and it went on sale on April 13, 2020. A PHEV model was added for the first time in the improvement on October 4, 2022. In 2023, 75,211 units were sold, and it remains Toyota’s most popular SUV in Japan. Therefore, this minor change is attracting attention. It is thought that the most desirable form is one that maintains the current design path while further improving it. As a user myself, I would like to wait to see what kind of changes will be made.

About Toyota Harrier

Toyota has undergone a full model change of the new Harrier , which was announced on April 13, 2020 and released on June 17. This is the first full model change in about seven years (six and a half years), and the exterior design remains the same concept.

By adopting a newly developed platform called the TNGA (Toyota New Global Architecture) “TNGA-K platform”, it has a “lower center of gravity” and “1.78x increase in body rigidity”, making it a significant evolution from the previous model. The suspension uses a MacPherson strut type at the front and a double wishbone type at the rear. In my opinion, the 4th generation Harrier has evolved from the previous model’s fluffy ride to a firmer ride. A new era of driving has been realized.

You can tell it’s a Harrier the moment you see it, but it has a more sophisticated traditional front grille. The “Chuuhi” hawk emblem used on past Harriers has been abolished , and the new “Toyota emblem” has been adopted. The headlights have a sharper shape, with two L-shaped DRL (daytime running lights) signature lamps, emphasizing individuality and innovation. Adopts LED headlights (Adaptive High Beam System [AHS]).

Although the vehicle has a simple structure, the side view of the body dynamically changes its cross section, creating a rich expression and a strong sense of movement. The rear has an elegant coupe form, and the rear combination lamp & LED high-mount stop lamp (Z “Leather Package”, standard equipment on Z) shines in a thin, sharp, horizontal line like the Lexus “ UX ” and “ Cayenne Coupe”. Adopt this to give it a sense of presence. A total of 7 colors are available, mainly colors with reduced saturation. The body color is “Precious Black Pearl” and uses “Self-Restoring Coat”, a painting technology that automatically repairs scratches on the painted surface. , it is possible to obtain more interior space than the previous model. By adopting a newly developed platform that achieves high aerodynamic performance, it achieves a “lower center of gravity” and “1.78 times increase in body rigidity”, making it a significant evolution from the previous model. The suspension uses a MacPherson strut type at the front and a double wishbone type at the rear. Through thorough driving and repeated tuning, we have pursued a “ride taste” that combines solidity and suppleness. In order to improve the convergence of the vehicle’s behavior the moment it starts running or when driving at high speeds, we have adopted a “shock absorber” that ensures smooth stroke movement even at extremely low speeds. To improve quietness, many vibration-damping and sound-insulating materials are used in the engine room, under the floor, around the doors, front and rear liners, and in the passenger compartment, aiming for a “high quality, elegant, urban style” (MIYABI) ride. It was a taste. All models come standard with the second generation of “Next Generation Toyota Safety Sense.”

Grades include “Z”, “G”, and “S” for “gasoline vehicles” and “hybrid vehicles”.“Z” and “G” have a “Leather Package” with seats made of genuine leather. . The downsized turbo “2.0L turbo engine 8AR-FTS” will be discontinued.

The gasoline engine is equipped with a Dynamic Force Engine equipped with an in-line 4-cylinder 2.0L direct injection engine and Direct Shift-CVT, which achieves the same maximum thermal efficiency of over 40% as the new RAV4. The hybrid model uses the same in-line 4-cylinder 2.5L direct injection engine D-4S “Dynamic Force Engine” as the new “Camry” and the compact and lightweight hybrid system “High Performance Multi-Stage THS II” to improve fuel efficiency. fulfill. JC08 mode fuel efficiency: 21.4km/L to 24.0km/L.

It comes standard with “8.0-inch display audio ” and uses “Apple CarPlay” and “Android Auto.” A dedicated communication device DCM is installed as standard on all vehicles, and T-Connect service is provided free of charge for three years. The optional “12.3-inch wide touch screen T-Connect SD navigation system” is installed on the upper grades “Z” and above. The steering wheel and meters are equipped with an “Optitron twin-lens meter” and a “multi-information display (7-inch TFT color)” on “G” grades and above. It also features an electrostatic heater control panel that allows touch control of the air conditioner and audio. The interior comes in three synthetic leather colors: black, brown, and gray, and genuine leather in two colors, black and brown. This is Toyota’s first adoption of a “panoramic roof with electric shade” that uses dimming glass. (Z “Leather Package”, manufacturer option for Z)

“Electric parking brake & hold” is adopted around the shift knob of the new Harrier. The fact that it is placed in a position where you can press the “Hold” button at the same time as the “Engine Start Button” is very typical of Toyota.

The interior features the Chuuhi hawk logo that was used on past Harriers. The accelerator pedal uses an organ type. Panasonic’s “NanoE

Harrier equipment list

The new 4th generation Harrier will feature the next-generation Toyota Safety Sense, significantly adding functionality and improving safety. “Pre-crash safety” allows pedestrians and bicycles to be recognized at night, “Lane Departure Alert” increases road detection items, and “Lane Tracing Assist” allows drivers to drive in the center of the same lane when using radar cruise control. , assists the driver with steering operations, reducing the burden on the driver.

Road Sign Assist prevents you from forgetting to look at road signs by displaying them on the instrument panel (Speed ​​Limit, Stop, No Entry, No Extrusion).

“Blind spot monitor (rear vehicle approach warning)”, which is currently a tributary, is not used in older models, but is included in the new model. Rear Cross Traffic Alert, which utilizes a similar sensor, can detect vehicles behind and reduce rear-end collisions. More than meets the eye, the third and fourth generations have made significant advances.

System equipment		3rd generation Harrier	4th generation new Harrier
Toyota Safety Sense	Collision avoidance support type pre-crash safety	◯ Daytime pedestrian	◯ Day and night pedestrian bicycles
	Lane departure alert ( with steering control function)	◯ Steering control white line/yellow line detection wobbling alarm	◯ Steering control white line/yellow line detection road edge detection sway alarm
	adaptive high beam system	◯	◯
	Radar cruise control (with all vehicle speed tracking function)	◯	◯
	lane tracing assist	–	◯
	road sign assist	–	◯
	Leading vehicle departure announcement	–	◯
preventive safety equipment	blind spot monitor	–	◯
	intelligent clearance sonar	◯	◯
	Rear cross traffic auto brake	–	◯
	Simple intelligent parking assist	–	◯
	drive start control	◯	◯
	hill start assist control	◯	◯
	panoramic view monitor	–	◯
Comfortable equipment	Comfortable heated seat + seat ventilation	◯	◯
	Digital inner mirror (with front and rear recording function)	–	◯
	ITS Connect	–	◯
	help net	–	◯
	Electric parking brake & hold	◯	◯
	power seat	◯	◯
	Microcomputer preset driving position system	◯	◯
	hands free power back door	–	◯
	heads up display	–	◯
	Driver seat auto slide away	◯	◯
	Electric tilt & telescopic steering	–	◯
	Naviless	◯	–
	toyota display audio	–	◯
	In-vehicle communication device (DCM)	–	◯

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About Harrier partially improved 2022 model

Toyota will make some improvements (annual improvements) to the Harrier and announce it on September 26, 2022, and release the gasoline model and hybrid model on October 4, 2022. The newly added plug-in hybrid vehicle (PHEV) will be released on October 31, 2022.

The improvements include grade “Z” and “Z “Leather Package”” panoramic view monitors as standard equipment. New interior colors are available. Equipped with the latest preventive safety package “Toyota Safety Sense” with advanced functions and improved functions, it has “low-speed acceleration suppression function”, “detection of oncoming vehicles and pedestrians when turning right at an intersection”, and “emergency steering avoidance support function”. “Add. Equipped with a “driver abnormality response system.” A curve speed suppression function has been added to the “radar cruise control.” This time, we will be adding a new PHV model. The upper grades adopt a 12.3-inch TFT display (full LCD digital meter) instead of a 7.0-inch TFT color multi-information display + Optitron meter. Navigation system changed to “Connected Navi”. HDMI terminal and “in-car Wi-Fi” are available as options. Change the USB terminal from Type A to Type C. Adopts a panoramic view monitor with under-floor transparent display function. I think it’s a very easy-to-use piece of equipment.

Equipped with the latest preventive safety package “Toyota Safety Sense”

“Low speed acceleration suppression function”, “detection of oncoming vehicles and pedestrians when turning right at an intersection”, and “emergency steering avoidance support function” have been added. At low speeds, the low speed acceleration suppression function detects pedestrians, cyclists, and vehicles directly in front of the vehicle and suppresses acceleration. It can also detect oncoming vehicles when turning right at an intersection, as well as pedestrians crossing from the opposite direction when turning left or right. An emergency steering avoidance support function that assists steering in response to the driver’s avoidance steering during an emergency.

Curve speed control function Radar cruise control (with full vehicle speed tracking function), which controls acceleration and deceleration to maintain a constant distance to the vehicle in front within a set vehicle speed on expressways, etc. Added curve speed suppression function that decelerates in advance.

Driver abnormality response system If the driver remains inactive during Lane Tracing Assist [LTA] control, the system prompts the driver to take action with audible, visual, and slow deceleration warnings, and alerts the driver with hazards and horns to alert the driver of any abnormalities outside the vehicle. The vehicle decelerates and stops within the vehicle’s own lane while alerting the driver, helping to avoid accidents that cause injury or damage to the vehicle, and reduce accident damage.

Toyota New Harrier Partially Improved Price Grade

The biggest change in this partially improved model is the discontinuation of the “G “Leather Package” for gasoline and hybrid vehicles. Furthermore, when comparing the same grade, prices have increased by 108,000 to 138,000 yen, reflecting the effects of the weaker yen and improvements.

gasoline engine model

The gasoline version of the previous generation Harrier was priced at 2,990,000 yen to 4,430,000 yen, but the new model costs 3,128,000 yen to 4,538,000 yen, so there is a price difference. Strategically, the price of 2,990,000 yen, which felt cheap, became 3,128,000 yen, and it may feel like the hurdle has been raised.

model	engine	transmission	Drive system	Price (10%)
Z  “Leather Package”	In-line 4-cylinder 2.0L direct injection engine “Dynamic Force Engine”	Direct Shift-CVT	2WD (FF)	4,338,000 yen
			4WD	4,538,000 yen
Z			2WD (FF)	4,038,000 yen
			4WD	4,238,000 yen
G			2WD (FF)	3,529,000 yen
			4WD	3,729,000 yen
S			2WD (FF)	3,128,000 yen
			4WD	3,328,000 yen

hybrid model

The previous generation Harrier hybrid model was priced at 3,580,000 yen to 5,040,000 yen, but the new model costs 3,718,000 yen to 5,148,000 yen, so there is a price difference.

model	engine	transmission	Drive system	Price (10%)
Z  “Leather Package”	In-line 4-cylinder 2.5L direct injection engine “Dynamic Force Engine” + motor	Electric continuously variable transmission	2WD (FF)	4,928,000 yen
			4WD (E-Four)	5,148,000 yen
Z			2WD (FF)	4,628,000 yen
			4WD (E-Four)	4,848,000 yen
G			2WD (FF)	4,119,000 yen
			4WD (E-Four)	4,339,000 yen
S			2WD (FF)	3,718,000 yen
			4WD (E-Four)	3,938,000 yen

plug-in hybrid

The previous generation Harrier is no longer in the lineup and will be a new model. There is only one grade. The difference in price between this and the higher grade hybrid vehicle is 1,052,000 yen.

model	engine	transmission	Drive system	Price (10%)
Z	In-line 4-cylinder 2.5L direct injection engine “Dynamic Force Engine” + motor (PHEV)	Electric continuously variable transmission	4WD (E-Four)	6,200,000 yen

About Harrier partially improved 2023 model

Equipped with the latest preventive safety package “Toyota Safety Sense”, new vehicle/motorcycle detection functions are added when coming across an “intersection”, and “oncoming vehicle detection, pedestrian/bicyclist detection function when turning right at an intersection”. . Improved power backdoor. Entry model “S” grade has been abolished.

About Harrier partially improved 2024 model

Some improvements to the 2024 model include improvements to the power back door to shorten opening/closing time. Furthermore, the “S” grade will be abolished and the price will be revised.

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[2023] SUV annual sales ranking

Among SUVs, the Toyota Harrier took the overwhelming lead with 75,211 units sold. Toyota’s Rise came in second place with 64,995 units, followed by Honda’s Vezel in third place with 59,187 units.

rank	Maker	car name	sales quantity
First place	Toyota	harrier	75,211 units
2nd place	Toyota	rise	64,995 units
3rd place	Honda	vezel	59,187 units
4th	Toyota	land cruiser	55,263 units
5th place	Toyota	RAV4	41,018 units

*Latest car information research

toyota harrier

https://toyota.jp/harrier/

Toyota’s new Harrier will undergo its first minor change and will be released around March 2025. With this change, the exterior design will be completely renewed and the overall image will change. The current Harrier will be released in June 2020. We will explain in detail how the Harrier has evolved over the past five years. If you are considering purchasing a new Harrier, please use this as a reference.

About the new Harrier minor change 2025 model

The first minor change to the new Harrier changes the exterior design, front bumper, and headlight shape, giving the vehicle a new overall image. The latest safety system “Toyota Safety Sense” is adopted and Proactive Driving Assistant is adopted.

The previous model underwent a full model change on November 13, 2013 , and a minor change on June 8, 2017 . Considering this three-and-a-half year cycle, it is natural to make major minor changes in the fifth year.

About the new Harrier minor change 2025 model exterior

• Front bumper design change
• Rear turn signal design changed

The exterior design is expected to change, such as the shape of the front bumper and the position of the rear turn signals. However, we expect that the current basic design will continue to be adopted. The hybrid emblem will be changed to a new design.

Change of rear turn signal position

The position of the rear turn signal has been one of the topics that has been attracting attention since its release. In fact, the current situation is that the “rear combination lamp” that lights up the rear taillight horizontally is on top, but the turn signal is placed below. Although the turn signals are installed in legally acceptable locations, there are concerns that drivers of cars behind may miss them because they are located in a different position than the rear taillights. I myself have been told this by the salesman when I visited a Toyota dealership. Therefore, from a user’s point of view, it is said that this point will be changed with a minor change.

The rumored new design “Hammerhead” will not be adopted for the Harrier.

The “Hammerhead” design, which began with the new fifth-generation Prius and bZ4X, was inspired by the hammerhead shark. It looks exactly like a shark and is rapidly spreading to new Toyota models. After that, this design was adopted one after another, including the “Crown Sport” and “Crown Estate,” and it has become Toyota’s iconic design.

Lexus, the company’s luxury division, is characterized by its “spindle grille” and “spindle body,” while manufacturers have standardized their designs to a certain extent, such as Mazda’s “kodo design” and BMW’s “kidney grille.” You must to do something before you go on. The “Hammerhead” design has become a common design language for Toyota as well. In addition, Toyota has actually adopted a design called “Keen Look” in several car models, and the previous generation “C-HR” and “Corolla series” as well as the current “Harrier” also use this “Keen Look.” I am. Therefore, it is unlikely that a major change from “Keen Look” to “Hammerhead” will be made through minor changes. Therefore, we will adopt a “hammer head” at the next full model change.

As the current owner of a Harrier, I have seen cars such as the Prius and Crown up close, and I can tell you that the signature lamps, which are two L-shaped DRLs (daytime running lights), are It has a luxurious feel and feels very cool. Furthermore, the grille design maintains the “Harrier” design inherited from the previous model, so I don’t think it is necessary to intentionally adopt the “hammer head” design with minor changes.

Rather, to create a more sophisticated atmosphere, it is sufficient to add more decorations or change the bumper design.

About Toyota new Harrier minor change 2025 model interior

• Added new brown color to interior color
• 12.3-inch full LCD digital meter with map display function

It is expected that there will be few changes to the interior, but the most anticipated feature is the adoption of a new interior design. I myself was a user of the late-generation Harrier, and a new color, “Dark Saddle Turn,” was added in the latter half, and I fell in love with its appearance at first sight and purchased it.

In the current Harrier, all seat colors are black, but by adopting a brown color seat like the new color used in the Vellfire, Sunset Brown, a minor change has made it comparable to foreign cars. It will be reborn as a sophisticated interior.

“Sunset Brown” is popular for the new “Vellfire”. Toyota may add a brown interior color at the time of minor changes, and we think that possibility is high. In addition, the map display function in the 12.3-inch full LCD digital meter, which is used in the current Crown Series, will be newly adopted.

About Toyota new Harrier minor change 2025 model safety equipment

• Adopts the latest safety system “Toyota Safety Sense”
• Adopts “Proactive Driving Assist”

The new Harrier features “Proactive Driving Assist,” “Advanced Park,” and “Advanced Drive (assistance during traffic jams) .”

The new 4th generation “Harrier” will be equipped with the ” next generation Toyota Safety Sense, ” which will significantly add functionality and improve safety. “Pre-crash safety” allows pedestrians and bicycles to be recognized at night , “Lane Departure Alert” increases road detection items, and “Lane Tracing Assist” allows drivers to drive in the center of the same lane when using radar cruise control. , assists the driver with steering operations, reducing the burden on the driver .

Equipped with the latest Toyota Safety Sense, including Proactive Driving Assist, which provides deceleration support and steering support for vehicles in front and curves . Toyota Teammate [Advanced Drive (assistance during traffic jams)] and [Advanced Park (with remote)] have been installed to reduce the driving burden under certain conditions during highway congestion and provide safe and secure parking assistance.

Road Sign Assist displays road signs (“Speed ​​Limit”, “Stop”, “No Entry”, “No Extrusion”) on the instrument panel to prevent you from forgetting to look at them.

“ Low speed acceleration suppression function ”, ` `detection of oncoming vehicles and pedestrians when turning right at an intersection ”, and “ emergency steering avoidance support function ” have been added. At low speeds, the low speed acceleration suppression function detects pedestrians, cyclists, and vehicles directly in front of the vehicle and suppresses acceleration. It can also detect oncoming vehicles when turning right at an intersection, as well as pedestrians crossing from the opposite direction when turning left or right. An emergency steering avoidance support function that assists steering in response to the driver’s avoidance steering during an emergency.

Curve speed control function　Radar cruise control (with full vehicle speed tracking function) controls acceleration and deceleration to maintain a constant distance to the vehicle in front within a set vehicle speed on expressways, etc., and adjusts speed according to the size of the curve. Added curve speed suppression function that decelerates in advance.

Lane Tracing Assist [LTA] system for responding to driver abnormalities.If the  driver remains inactive during control, the system prompts the driver to take action with audible, visual, and slow deceleration warnings, and alerts the driver of abnormalities outside the vehicle with a hazard and a horn. The vehicle decelerates and stops within the vehicle’s own lane while providing warnings, helping to avoid accidents that cause damage to the vehicle or cause injury, and reduce accident damage.

” Blind spot monitor (rear vehicle approach warning) ” , which is currently a tributary, is not used in older models, but is included in the new model. Rear Cross Traffic Alert, which utilizes a similar sensor, can detect vehicles behind and reduce rear-end collisions. More than meets the eye, the third and fourth generations have made significant advances.

System equipment		3rd generation Harrier	4th generation new Harrier
Toyota Safety Sense	Collision avoidance support type pre-crash safety	◯ Daytime pedestrian	◯ Day and night pedestrian bicycles
	Lane departure alert ( with steering control function)	◯ Steering control white line/yellow line detection wobbling alarm	◯ Steering control white line/yellow line detection road edge detection sway alarm
	adaptive high beam system	◯	◯
	Radar cruise control (with all vehicle speed tracking function)	◯	◯
	lane tracing assist	–	◯
	road sign assist	–	◯
	Leading vehicle departure announcement	–	◯
	proactive driving assistant	–	◯
preventive safety equipment	blind spot monitor	–	◯
	intelligent clearance sonar	◯	◯
	Rear cross traffic auto brake	–	◯
	Simple intelligent parking assist	–	◯
	drive start control	◯	◯
	hill start assist control	◯	◯
	panoramic view monitor	–	◯
	advanced park	–	◯
	“Advanced Drive (support during traffic jams)”	–	◯
Comfortable equipment	Comfortable heated seat + seat ventilation	◯	◯
	Digital inner mirror (with front and rear recording function)	–	◯
	ITS Connect	–	◯
	help net	–	◯
	Electric parking brake & hold	◯	◯
	power seat	◯	◯
	Microcomputer preset driving position system	◯	◯
	hands free power back door	–	◯
	heads up display	–	◯
	Driver seat auto slide away	◯	◯
	Electric tilt & telescopic steering	–	◯
	Naviless	◯	–
	toyota display audio	–	◯
	In-vehicle communication device (DCM)	–	◯

About Toyota new Harrier minor change 2025 model expected specifications

• Adopts 2.5L in-line 4-cylinder direct injection engine “DynamicForce Engine” + motor No changes
• Adopts 2.0L in-line 4-cylinder direct injection engine “DynamicForce Engine” No changes
• It is still affected by soaring prices.

There should be no changes to the basic specifications due to minor changes. Both engines are still new and are excellent engines that are widely used in the current Alphard, Vellfire, and Crown series. Body size also remains the same. However, the biggest concern is pricing due to the impact of soaring prices.

spec	harrier
full length	4,740mm
full width	1,855mm
Overall height	1,660mm
Wheelbase ​	2,690mm
engine	2.5L in-line 4-cylinder direct injection engine “Dynamic Force Engine” + motor		2.0L in-line 4-cylinder direct injection engine “Dynamic Force Engine”
Maximum output	131kW (178ps) / 5,700rpm		126kW (171ps) / 6,600rpm
Maximum torque	221Nm (22.5kgm) / 3,600-5,200rpm		207Nm (21.1kgf･m) / 4,800rpm
Front motor maximum output	88kw (120ps)		–
Front motor maximum torque	202Nm (20.6kgm)		–
Rear motor maximum output	–	40kW (54ps)	–
Rear motor maximum torque	–	121Nm (12.3kgfm)	–
System maximum output	160kW (218ps)	163kW (222ps)	–
transmission	Electric continuously variable transmission		Direct Shift- CVT
Drive system	2WD	E-Four (4WD)	2WD	4WD
vehicle weight	1,710kg	1,770kg	1,620kg	1,680kg
Minimum turning radius	5.5m～5.7m
WLCT mode fuel consumption	22.3km/L	21.6km/L	15.4km/L	14.7km/L
tire size	225/55R19 235/55R18 225/65R17
Riding capacity	Five people

About Toyota new Harrier PHEV

• In-line 4-cylinder 2.5L direct injection engine D-4S + motor (THSⅡ) Plug-in hybrid system No changes

Like the new ” RAV4 ​​PHV ” (plug-in hybrid model) , Toyota is equipped with the newly developed plug-in hybrid system “THSⅡ Plug-in” and has a large in-line 4-cylinder 2.5L direct injection engine D-4S + motor (THSⅡ). This model adds a high-capacity lithium-ion battery (lithium-ion power: 8.8kWh) and a powerful motor. System output is 302 HP (225 kW / 306 PS), 83 HP (62 kW / 84 PS) more than the hybrid model. The cruising range in EV mode is 93km/L in WLTC mode . Hybrid fuel efficiency WLTC is 20.5km/L . Acceleration performance is 0-100km/h in 6.0 seconds . The cruising range is 1,300km .

The Harrier PHEV can use the electricity stored in its large-capacity battery for purposes other than driving. In addition to being used inside the car using the outlet installed inside the car, if you insert the included vehicle power connector into the normal charging inlet, it becomes an outlet for external 100V power supply. Compatible with a total of 1500W.

The exterior features a special front grill. Exclusive exterior color gray metallic <1G3> setting. In addition to black paint applied throughout, the interior features dark red piping ornaments with a metal mesh texture from the instrument panel to the door trims.

spec	Harrier PHEV
full length	4,740mm
full width	1,855mm
Overall height	1,660mm
Wheelbase	2,690mm
engine	In-line 4-cylinder 2.5L direct injection engine D-4S  + motor (THSⅡ)
Maximum output	130kW (177ps) / 6,000rpm
Maximum torque	219Nm (22.3kgfm) / 3,600rpm
Front motor maximum output	134kW (182ps)
Front motor maximum torque	270Nm (27.5kgfm)
Rear motor maximum output	40kW (54ps)
Rear motor maximum torque	121Nm (12.3kgfm)
system output	E-Four: 225kW (306ps)
transmission	Electric continuously variable transmission
battery	Lithium-ion battery 18.1kWh
Drive system	4WD (E-Four)
Riding capacity	Five people
Minimum turning radius	5.7m
vehicle weight	1,950Kg
JC08 mode fuel efficiency	–
WLTC mode fuel consumption	20.5km/L
EV range	93km/L

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About Toyota new Harrier minor change price grade

This minor change has resulted in a price increase, which is expected to be affected by the weaker yen and improvements.approximately 100,000 yen to 200,000 yen.

Gasoline engine model 2024 current price

The expected price of the gasoline car is likely to be around 3.4 million yen to 4.6 million yen.

model	engine	transmission	Drive system	Price (10%)
Z  “Leather Package”	In-line 4-cylinder 2.0L direct injection engine “Dynamic Force Engine”	Direct Shift-CVT	2WD (FF)	4,338,000 yen
			4WD	4,538,000 yen
Z			2WD (FF)	4,038,000 yen
			4WD	4,238,000 yen
G			2WD (FF)	3,529,000 yen
			4WD	3,729,000 yen
S			2WD (FF)	3,128,000 yen
			4WD	3,328,000 yen

Hybrid model 2024 current price

The expected price of the hybrid car is likely to be around 3.85 million yen to 5.3 million yen.

model	engine	transmission	Drive system	Price (10%)
Z  “Leather Package”	In-line 4-cylinder 2.5L direct injection engine “Dynamic Force Engine” + motor	Electric continuously variable transmission	2WD (FF)	4,928,000 yen
			4WD (E-Four)	5,148,000 yen
Z			2WD (FF)	4,628,000 yen
			4WD (E-Four)	4,848,000 yen
G			2WD (FF)	4,119,000 yen
			4WD (E-Four)	4,339,000 yen
S			2WD (FF)	3,718,000 yen
			4WD (E-Four)	3,938,000 yen

Plug-in hybrid 2024 current price

The estimated price of the plug-in hybrid vehicle is likely to be around 6.5 million yen.

model	engine	transmission	Drive system	Price (10%)
Z	In-line 4-cylinder 2.5L direct injection engine “Dynamic Force Engine” + motor (PHEV)	Electric continuously variable transmission	4WD (E-Four)	6,200,000 yen

When will Toyota’s new Harrier make its first minor change?

The current Harrier has been on sale since June 17, 2020, and it was originally expected that it would be released in 2024, its fourth year, but the plan is that it will be released around March 2025 rather than within 2024. It has been.

 Should we wait for a minor change to the Harrier?

As for whether you should wait until the minor change in March 2025, I think the conclusion is that you should wait. Prices are expected to rise, but at the same time, the latest equipment, interior, and exterior improvements are expected to make the model even better and more attractive than the current model, so you should refrain from purchasing it at this point. I think so.

About Toyota Harrier

Toyota has undergone a full model change of the new Harrier , which was announced on April 13, 2020 and released on June 17. This is the first full model change in about seven years (six and a half years), and the exterior design remains the same concept.

You can tell it’s a Harrier the moment you see it, but it has a more sophisticated traditional front grille. The “Chuuhi” hawk emblem used on past Harriers has been abolished , and the “Toyota emblem” has been adopted. The headlights have a sharper shape and feature two L-shaped DRL (daytime running light) signature lamps, emphasizing individuality and innovation. Adopts LED headlights (Adaptive High Beam System [AHS]).

Although the vehicle has a simple structure, the side view of the body dynamically changes its cross section, creating a rich expression and a strong sense of movement. The rear has an elegant coupe form, and the rear combination lamp & LED high-mount stop lamp (Z “Leather Package”, standard equipment on Z) shines in a thin, sharp, horizontal line like the Lexus “ UX ” and “ Cayenne Coupe.” Adopt this to give it a sense of presence. A total of 7 colors are available, mainly colors with reduced saturation. The body color is “Precious Black Pearl” and uses “Self-Restoring Coat”, a painting technology that automatically repairs scratches on the painted surface . , it is possible to obtain more interior space than the previous model. By adopting a newly developed platform that achieves high aerodynamic performance, it achieves a “lower center of gravity” and “1.78 times increase in body rigidity”, making it a significant evolution from the previous model. The suspension uses a MacPherson strut type at the front and a double wishbone type at the rear . Through thorough driving and repeated tuning, we have pursued a “ride taste” that combines solidity and suppleness. In order to improve the convergence of the vehicle’s behavior the moment it starts running or when driving at high speeds, we have adopted a ” shock absorber ” that ensures smooth stroke movement even at extremely low speeds . To improve quietness, many vibration-damping and sound-insulating materials are used in the engine room, under the floor, around the doors, front and rear liners, and in the passenger compartment, aiming for a “high quality, elegant, urban style” (MIYABI) ride. It was a taste. The second generation of “Next Generation Toyota Safety Sense” is installed as standard on all models .

Grades include “Z”, “G”, and “S” for “gasoline vehicles” and “hybrid vehicles”.“Z” and “G” have a “Leather Package” with seats made of genuine leather. . The downsized turbo “2.0L turbo engine 8AR-FTS” will be discontinued.

The gasoline engine is equipped with a “Dynamic Force Engine equipped with an inline 4-cylinder 2.0L direct injection engine” + “Direct Shift-CVT,” which achieves the same maximum thermal efficiency of 40% or more as the new “ RAV4 .” The hybrid model uses the same in-line 4-cylinder 2.5L direct injection D-4S “Dynamic Force Engine” as the new Camry , and the compact and lightweight hybrid system “High Performance Multi-Stage THS II” to improve fuel efficiency. JC08 mode fuel efficiency: 21.4km/L to 24.0km/L .

It comes standard with “8.0-inch display audio ” and uses “Apple CarPlay” and “Android Auto.” A dedicated communication device DCM is installed as standard on all vehicles, and T-Connect service is provided free of charge for three years. The optional “12.3-inch wide touch screen T-Connect SD navigation system” is installed on the upper grades “Z” and above. The steering wheel and meters are equipped with an “Optitron twin-lens meter” and a “multi-information display (7-inch TFT color)” on “G” grades and above . It also features an electrostatic heater control panel that allows touch control of the air conditioner and audio. The interior comes in three synthetic leather colors: black, brown, and gray, and genuine leather in two colors, black and brown. This is Toyota’s first adoption of a “panoramic roof with electric shade” that uses dimming glass. (Z “Leather Package”, manufacturer option for Z)

“Electric parking brake & hold” is adopted around the shift knob of the new Harrier. The fact that it is placed in a position where you can press the “Hold” button at the same time as the “Engine Start Button” is very typical of Toyota.

The interior features the Chuuhi hawk logo that was used on past Harriers . The accelerator pedal uses an organ type. Panasonic’s “NanoE

About Harrier partially improved 2022 model

Toyota will make some improvements (annual improvements) to the Harrier and announce it on September 26, 2022, and release the gasoline model and hybrid model on October 4, 2022. The newly added plug-in hybrid vehicle (PHEV) will be released on October 31, 2022.

Grade “Z” and “Z “Leather Package”” panoramic view monitor is standard equipment. New interior colors are available. Equipped with the latest preventive safety package “Toyota Safety Sense” with advanced functions and improved functions, it has “low-speed acceleration suppression function”, “detection of oncoming vehicles and pedestrians when turning right at an intersection”, and “emergency steering avoidance support function”. “Add. Equipped with a “driver abnormality response system.” A curve speed suppression function has been added to the “radar cruise control.” This time, we will be adding a new PHV model . The upper grades adopt a 12.3-inch TFT display (full LCD digital meter) instead of a 7.0-inch TFT color multi-information display + Optitron meter . Navigation system changed to “Connected Navi” . HDMI terminal and “in-car Wi-Fi” are available as options . Changed the USB terminal from Type A to Type C. Adopts a panoramic view monitor with under-floor transparent display function .

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A final word from the editorial department

The fourth generation is currently on sale, and it went on sale on April 13, 2020. A PHEV model was added for the first time in the improvement on October 4, 2022. In 2023, 75,211 units were sold, and it remains Toyota’s most popular SUV in Japan. Therefore, this minor change is attracting attention. It is thought that the most desirable form is one that maintains the current design path while further improving it. As a user myself, I would like to wait to see what kind of changes will be made.

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