2022 Toyota Harrier: Which variant to buy

UMW Toyota Motor launched the fourth-generation Harrier SUV in Malaysia back in April 2021 and since then the car has won several hearts and is ranked high on the sales charts.

Since then a lot has happened with the said Toyota car, for instance, the launch of the 2023 Harrier PHEV in Japan and the introduction of a new variant in Malaysia. The latter brings the total number of Harrier variants down to two in the local lineup and today we’ll try and find which one is the better pick. So, let’s get started and see what the two Harrier variants have to offer. But first the variant's names & pricing details.

Price & Variants

Harrier 2.0 Luxury	RM 274,000
Harrier 2.0 Luxury SE	RM 277,000

The price difference between the two Harrier variants is not much, RM 3k to be precise. However, it is to see what extra the SE trim has on offer and if is it worth it.

Dimensions

Measurements	Luxury SE	Luxury
Length	4,740 mm
Width	1,855 mm
Height	1,660 mm
Wheelbase	2,690 mm
Min. Turning Radius	5.7 m
Fuel Capacity	55-liter

Both the Harrier variants measure exactly the same, thus indicating an identical impressive outer stance and spacious cabin & boot space.

Engine

Engine	Luxury SE	Luxury
Displacement & type	1,987 cc, 4-cylinder, in-line,16-valve DOHC, VVT-iE & VVT-i
Power	173 PS at 6,600 rpm
Torque	203 Nm from 4,400-4,900 rpm
Transmission	Direct Shift Continuously Variable
Performance	0-100 kmph: 9.7 seconds; Top speed: 190 kmph

Both the Malaysia-spec Harrier variants are powered by the same capable 2.0-litre powertrain. So, no choice-making issue here.

Braking & Handling

Chassis	Luxury SE	Luxury
Brake	Front: Ventilated Disc; Rear: Solid Disc
Suspension	Front: MacPherson Strut with Stabilizer; Rear: Trailing Wishbone with Stabilizer
Steering	Electric Power Steering
Wheels	18-inch alloys

The two get the exact same braking and suspension setup, so no difference on the driving dynamics front.

Features

The Toyota Harrier benefits from a long list of standard features, both on the outside and inside. Included in the SUV’s equipment list as standard is the -

• Automatic B-LED Projector with LED indicators
• LED DRLs
• LED front & rear fog lamps
• LED tail lights
• Welcome lights

• Automatic retractable wing mirrors with turn signal lamps
• Fixed panoramic moonroof
• Power tailgate with kick sensor
• Automatic wipers (front & rear) with rain sensor

• 8-inch Capacitive touchscreen display
• Wireless Apple CarPlay & wired Android Auto support
• Bluetooth
• 6-speakers
• Dual-zone automatic climate control with rear vents
• Nanoe X
• 7-inch colour TFT multi-info display

• Driver seat with 12-way power adjustable with 2-position memory
• Front passenger seat with 4-way power adjustable
• Ventilated front seats (driver & passenger)
• Smart Entry & Start system
• Heads up display
• Wireless charger

• 5 USB charging ports
• Digital inside rearview mirror
• 4-way power adjustable steering wheel with auto tilt away & switches
• LED cabin lights
• Digital video recorder

Differentiating the base Luxury variant from the top-spec Luxury SE is the cabin material and colour. Both the trims showcase leather door trim, while the top-spec gets black & brown trim, and the Luxury model gets the same in black.

Safety

Toyota Harrier is equipped with a strong, standard safety kit. Part of which is a Pre-Collision System, Lane Tracing Assist, Lane Departure Alert, Dynamic Radar Cruise Control, Adaptive Radar Cruise Control, Adaptive High-beam System, Vehicle Stability Control with Traction Control & Hill-start Assist Control, Anti-lock Braking System with Electronic Brake-Force Distribution & Brake Assist, Panoramic View Monitor, Emergency Stop Signal, Electric Parking Brake with Automatic Brake Hold, Intelligent Clearance Sonar (front & rear), Blind Spot Monitor with Rear Cross Traffic Auto Brake, Tyre Pressure Monitoring System with Individual Tyre Readout, and 7 SRS airbags.

Colour

Harrier Luxury: Dark Blue Metallic, Slate Grey Metallic, Steel Blonde Metallic, Precious Black, & PlatinumPlatinum White Pearl (Last two in the list are available at a premium of RM 8,000)
Harrier Luxury SE: Red Metallic with a touch of brown in the cabin (for RM 3,000 extra)

Conclusion

Seems like there is not much of a difference between the two Harrier variant options. Even the base trim comes packed with all the key features.

Also Read: UMW Toyota has delivered 70,872 vehicles so far in 2022