Harrier is one type of SUV from the largest car manufacturer in Japan, namely Toyota. This SUV is quite attractive to many people because of its impressive appearance. However, reportedly this car will appear again with a new design and appearance in 2021. Here are some things that are new in the 2021 Toyota Harrier.
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2021 Toyota Harrier Redesign Exterior
Some people hope that Harrier can change the new TNGA platform. But to change the design will undoubtedly require a large enough cost. Even so, Toyota still wants to provide good quality by the wishes of its consumers. That way, Toyota made several changes to this car, including its exterior design.
Toyota always presents the best design for each car. Likewise with Harrier will display a new style that is more aesthetic. This is one of Toyota’s approaches to attract the attention of the current generation. So that the Harrier model in 2021 does not follow the standard style that is the company’s global design.
Although the Harrier is similar to the Lexus RX and Highlander, the models of the three cars don’t have much in common. Toyota can guarantee that the next generation of Harrier will be more aesthetic than before. Both size and other aspects except the wheelbase will be the same as the previous version.
Harrier has seven color variants, including special black. In addition, this car also puts forward a firmer design by using the latest model grille. Then, this Harrier also has LED Daytime Running Light lamps and LED Fog Lamp. With the Toyota New Global Architecture platform, Harrier uses a 2,690 mm wheelbase.
As for the rear lights, the Toyota Harrier uses a new stop lamp design with a stylish rear combine design. The size of this car is 4,740 mm x 1,8855 mm x 1,660 mm with a gross weight of 1,620 kilograms.
Interior Design
For interior design matters, Toyota has also made quite a lot of improvements to the Harrier. This SUV has a new cabin with a model and design that is quite luxurious. In addition, the Harrier dashboard is also very stylish because it uses high-quality material.
For this reason, Toyota can guarantee you will get a smooth and luxurious design in the 2021 Toyota Harrier. Harrier still has the impression of luxury even though it does not have wood panels. This happens because of the perfect combination, such as chrome, silver, brown, and black.
In addition, the seat that Harrier chose also uses quality materials to provide comfort to its passengers. There are even some settings in the chair, such as height adjuster, reclining, and lumbar support. The new model of this car turned out to have a standard three-row seat to maximize passenger seating capacity.
In addition, this car will provide a few inches in the wheelbase to provide greater passenger legroom. That way, passengers will still feel comfortable even though they have to be on a long journey.
The seats on this Harrier car use synthetic leather similar to bentwood so that the color resembles wood. And the most important thing is the security aspect of this SUV. Harrier has three seatbelt points and a headrest that you can adjust the height.
Engine Specs
In making quality improvement, it would be incomplete if Toyota did not upgrade the machine it uses. Harrier has two engine variants to choose from. Then, the first variant is a machine with a turbo-four feature base model.
The engine uses a 2.0-liter size and can produce 235 horsepower. Then the second variant seems to be far more interesting because it is a hybrid powertrain. The engine is the same as the new RAV4 with a 2.5-liter base system.
That way, this engine can impressively save fuel. In addition, this engine variant will produce 220 horsepower. The output of the hybrid variant uses the A25A-FXS engine, which produces 218 PS and a torque of 221 Nm.
As for the 2,000-liter engine, it can produce 171 PS or 169.5 hp at 6,600 rpm. It also produces 207 Nm of torque at 4,800 rpm engine speed. Torsi power is channeled to the front wheels via a CVT transmission.
And the hybrid variants using eCVT are used by Toyota Prius and Altis Hybrid. In addition, on the hybrid engine, there is an E-Four option to move four wheels whose power is greater than an ordinary hybrid.
Features
In addition to interior and exterior design, the 2021 Toyota Harrier also provides better features. Toyota updates these features to maximize the comfort and safety of its customers. The first feature is the panoramic roof which is on the roof of the car cabin. Of course, this feature is handy for those of you who like to walk in the mountains.
That way you can enjoy the view more freely. In addition, this panoramic roof will give the impression of relief to your cabin. Then, Harrier also has essential safety features for both the driver and passengers. The safety features of the Toyota Harrier are the Toyota Safety Sense (TSS).
TSS is a modern Toyota device that can prevent accidents. In the TSS, there is a feature formation Pre-Collision System (PCS) with Pedestrian Detection (PD) and Steering Assist (SA). In addition, there are also Lane Departure Alert (LDA), Full-Speed Range Dynamic Radar Cruise Control (DRCC), and Automatic High Beams.
Then, this SUV also has an In-Car entertainment system which is quite essential to pamper your ears. Therefore, Harrier has a T-Connect SD navigation system that features a TFT touch screen with 12.3 inches. These features are used by SmartDevice Link with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto support.
The next feature is smart security that complements the Toyota Safety Sense feature. This feature is a pre-collision system that can detect pedestrians or cyclists in the daytime and at night. There is also an Intelligent Clearance Sonar with Parking Support Brakes feature that helps prevent collisions.
2021 Toyota Harrier Release Date & Price
The Toyota Harrier will reportedly be released in 2021 in the second semester. However, this can also change given the current conditions, and also Toyota has not announced the exact release date. If you are interested, you can wait until next year to get this car.
Reportedly Harrier has an estimated price of $45,000 for hybrid models. Of course, the price is by the advantages and advanced features that this car has to offer.
That way, the conclusion is that the 2021 Toyota Harrier is suitable for those looking for an SUV or crossover with a sporty appearance. In addition, this car turns out to be very environmentally friendly so you can use it safely.
