Toyota Harrier

Fourth generation (XU80)
Fourth generation (XU80)
	2020 Harrier G 4WD (MXUA85)
Overview
Also called	Toyota Venza (North America)
Production	June 2020 – present
Model years	2021–present (US)
Assembly	Japan: Toyota City, Aichi (Takaoka plant)
Designer	Yoshito Watanabe (project chief designer)
Body and chassis
Platform	TNGA: GA-K
Related	Toyota RAV4 (XA50); Toyota Highlander (XU70); Lexus NX (AZ20);
Powertrain
Engine	Petrol:; 1986 cc M20A-FKS I4 (MXUA80/85; Harrier only); 2487 cc A25A-FXS I4 (AXUH80/85; hybrid);
Electric motor	88 kW (118 hp; 120 PS) 3NM synchronous (front, hybrid); 40 kW (54 hp; 54 PS) 4NM synchronous (rear, hybrid);
Power output	126 kW (169 hp; 171 PS) (M20A-FKS); 131 kW (176 hp; 178 PS) (A25A-FXS, petrol engine only); 160–163 kW (215–219 hp; 218–222 PS) (A25A-FXS, combined system output);
Transmission	Direct Shift-CVT (petrol); eCVT (hybrid);
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,690 mm (105.9 in)
Length	4,740 mm (186.6 in)
Width	1,855 mm (73.0 in)
Height	1,660 mm (65.4 in) (Harrier); 1,675 mm (65.9 in) (Venza);
Kerb weight	1,620–1,770 kg (3,571–3,902 lb)
Chronology
Predecessor	Toyota Venza (AV10) (North America)

Third generation (XU60)
Third generation (XU60)
	Harrier (pre-facelift)
Overview
Production	November 2013 – 2020
Assembly	Japan: Toyota City, Aichi (Takaoka plant)
Body and chassis
Platform	Toyota New MC platform
Related	Toyota RAV4 (XA40); Toyota Highlander (XU50); Lexus NX (AZ10);
Powertrain
Engine	Petrol:; 1986 cc 3ZR-FAE I4 (ZSU60/65); 1998 cc 8AR-FTS turbo I4 (ASU60/65); 2493 cc 2AR-FXE I4 (AVU65; hybrid);
Electric motor	105 kW (141 hp; 143 PS) 2JM synchronous (front, hybrid); 50 kW (67 hp; 68 PS) 2FM synchronous (rear, hybrid);
Power output	111 kW (149 hp; 151 PS) (3ZR-FAE); 170 kW (228 hp; 231 PS) (8AR-FTS); 112 kW (150 hp; 152 PS) (2AR-FXE, petrol engine only); 145 kW (194 hp; 197 PS) (2AR-FXE, combined system output);
Transmission	Super CVT-i with 7-speed simulation (petrol); 6-speed U661 automatic (turbo); eCVT (hybrid);
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,660 mm (104.7 in)
Length	4,720–4,770 mm (185.8–187.8 in)
Width	1,835 mm (72.2 in)
Height	1,690 mm (66.5 in)
Kerb weight	1,560–1,810 kg (3,439–3,990 lb)
Chronology
Predecessor	Toyota Vanguard (XA30); Toyota Mark X ZiO;

Toyota Harrier
Toyota Harrier
	2015 Toyota Harrier Premium (ZSU60W)
Overview
Manufacturer	Toyota
Also called	Lexus RX (1998–2013); Toyota Venza (North America, 2020–present);
Production	December 1997 – present
Body and chassis
Class	Compact crossover SUV (1997–2003); Mid-size crossover SUV (2003–present);
Body style	5-door SUV
Layout	Front-engine, front-wheel-drive; Front-engine, four-wheel-drive;

The Toyota Harrier (Japanese: トヨタ・ハリアー, Toyota Hariā) is a five-passenger compact, later mid-size crossover SUV produced by Toyota since December 1997 in Japan and once exclusive to Toyopet Store Japanese dealerships. In export markets, the Harrier was rebadged as the Lexus RX from March 1998 to December 2008. At this stage, Toyota had yet to retail the Lexus brand to its Japanese customers.

The second-generation model debuted in February 2003, along with the export Lexus version. The third-generation RX arrived in late 2008, while the Harrier continued on in second-generation form unchanged. Lexus had by now made its debut in Japan as an independent marque, thus the third-generation RX was sold in the domestic market in the same livery as its export counterpart.

Toyota refreshed the Harrier in 2013, when it morphed into an independent model line constructed on a separate platform from the RX (the Harrier since then built on the same platform as the RAV4) but retaining a visual link with it. Starting from the XU60 model, it is considered as a more road-oriented and upmarket alternative to the RAV4, comparable to the luxury-class Lexus NX. From the XU80 model, it is sold as the second-generation Venza in North America.

The Harrier is named for the eastern marsh harrier, a bird of prey common to Hokkaidō and northern Honshū called the chuki in Japanese, and an emblem depicting the bird in stylized profile can be found on the grille until the XU60 model.

Lexus RX-paralleled models[]

First generation (XU10; 1997)
Second generation (XU30; 2003)

Third generation (XU60; 2013)[]

Released on 2 December 2013 in Japan for the petrol model and 15 January 2014 for the hybrid model, the XU60 series Harrier replaced not only its XU30 series namesake, but also the XA30 series Vanguard. Unlike the second and third-generation RX, which is built on the K platform, the XU60 series Harrier derived from the XA40 series RAV4's New MC underpinnings.^[3]

Trim levels available in Japan include Grand, Elegance, and Premium for both the petrol and hybrid models. The top-of-the-line Premium trim came with JBL GreenEdge audio with 8-inch T-Connect touchscreen entertainment system with navigation and sensing features. A "Style Mauve" special edition and subsequently the "Style Ash" special edition was released later.

The XU60 series Harrier received a facelift on 8 June 2017. For the facelift model, the Grand trim was removed and Elegance became the base trim. The Progress trim replaced Premium as the flagship trim, with the "Metal and Leather Package" added to both Premium and Progress trims. The "Style NOIR" special edition for naturally-aspirated Premium trim were also added later. A Turbo model was introduced with a 2.0-litre turbocharged 8AR-FTS engine mated to a 6-speed U661 automatic transmission, while the 2.0-litre naturally-aspirated 3ZR-FAE and 2.5-litre 2AR-FXE hybrid engines remained.

Toyota Safety Sense P safety system (adaptive cruise control, lane departure assist, pre-collision system and automatic high beam) were standard across the trim levels.

The XU60 series Harrier was the first Harrier to be officially sold outside of Japan. It was offered in Singapore and Malaysia. In Malaysia, it was introduced in 9 November 2017 with two trim levels offered: Premium and Luxury. Both trim levels are powered by a 2.0-litre 8AR-FTS engine.^[4]

Engines[]

Petrol engines
Chassis code	Engine	Transmission	Power	Torque	Year of availability
ZSU60 (FWD) ZSU65 (4WD)	1,986 cc 3ZR-FAE DOHC 16-valve EFI straight-four with Dual VVT-i and Valvematic	Super CVT-i with 7-speed simulation	111 kW (149 hp; 151 PS) at 6,100 rpm	193 N⋅m (142 lb⋅ft) at 3,800 rpm	2013–2020
ASU60 (FWD) ASU65 (4WD)	1,998 cc 8AR-FTS DOHC 16-valve EFI turbocharged straight-four with VVT-iW and D-4ST	6-speed U661 automatic	170 kW (228 hp; 231 PS) at 5,200–5,600 rpm	350 N⋅m (260 lb⋅ft) at 1,650–4,000 rpm	2017–2020
AVU65 (4WD)	2,493 cc 2AR-FXE DOHC 16-valve EFI straight-four with VVT-iE	eCVT	112 kW (150 hp; 152 PS) at 5,700 rpm	206 N⋅m (152 lb⋅ft) at 4,400–4,800 rpm	2013–2020

Gallery[]

Harrier (pre-facelift)
2017 Harrier Turbo (facelift)
2017 Harrier Turbo (facelift)
2018 Harrier Turbo Elegance GR Sport (ASU60W)
2017 Harrier Elegance GR Sport (ZSU60W)
Interior (pre-facelift)

Fourth generation (XU80; 2020)[]

The XU80 series Harrier was announced on 13 April 2020 and went on sale on 17 June 2020.^[5]^[6] It is built on the same GA-K platform as the XA50 series RAV4. Compared with the outgoing model, the width and the wheelbase is up by 20 mm (0.8 in) and 30 mm (1.2 in) respectively, while the height has been cut by 30 mm (1.2 in). Unlike the previous model, the turbocharged engine option is not available in this generation. It is available in S, G and Z trim levels in Japan. The Leather Package is also available in G and Z trims.

In other Asian markets, the fourth-generation Harrier was launched in Singapore on 29 January 2021.^[8] It is offered in Elegance trim with a regular petrol engine, and Premium and Luxury trims with a hybrid engine. It was also launched in Malaysia on 8 April 2021, offered in a single Luxury trim paired with the 2.0-litre M20A-FKS engine and CVT.^[9]

2020 Harrier Hybrid Z (AXUH80)
Interior

Venza[]

The Harrier was unveiled in North America as the second-generation Venza on 18 May 2020.^[10] It went on sale in September 2020^[11] and, unlike the Harrier, it is only available in a four-wheel drive hybrid powertrain, and also lacks the grille-mounted fog lamps on all trims. The second-generation Venza is built alongside the Harrier in Japan at the Takaoka plant, as opposed to the first-generation model which was built in the United States at Toyota Motor Manufacturing Kentucky.^[12]^[13] It is offered in LE, XLE and Limited trims.

2021 Venza XLE (AXUH85)
2021 Venza XLE (AXUH85)

Engines[]

Petrol engines
Chassis code	Engine	Transmission	Power	Torque	Year of availability
MXUA80 (FWD) MXUA85 (4WD)	1,986 cc M20A-FKS DOHC 16-valve EFI straight-four with Dual VVT-iE and D-4S	Direct Shift-CVT	126 kW (169 hp; 171 PS) at 6,600 rpm	207 N⋅m (153 lb⋅ft) at 4,800 rpm	2020–present
AXUH80 (FWD) AXUH85 (4WD)	2,487 cc A25A-FXS DOHC 16-valve EFI straight-four with Dual VVT-iE and D-4S	eCVT	131 kW (176 hp; 178 PS) at 5,700 rpm	221 N⋅m (163 lb⋅ft) at 3,600–5,200 rpm	2020–present

References[]

^ Capparella, Joey (18 May 2020). "Toyota Venza Returns for 2021 as Two-Row Hybrid-Only SUV". CarandDriver.com. US: Car and Driver. Retrieved 19 May 2020.
^ "Japanese Production Sites". Toyota. 6 March 2015. Archived from the original on 18 March 2015.
^ "Redesigned Toyota 'Harrier' Crossover SUV to Launch in Japan" (Press release). Toyota City, Aichi: Toyota Global Newsroom. 13 November 2013. Retrieved 21 October 2019.
^ Lee, Jonathan (9 November 2017). "2018 Toyota Harrier Malaysia prices announced – 2.0T Premium at RM238,000, 2.0T Luxury at RM259,900". Paultan.org. Malaysia: Driven Communications. Retrieved 21 October 2019.
^ Jump up to: ^a ^b "Toyota to Unveil New Model Harrier in Japan" (Press release). Toyota City, Aichi: Toyota Global Newsroom. 13 April 2020. Retrieved 13 April 2020.
^ Jump up to: ^a ^b Chan, Mick (13 April 2020). "All-new 2020 Toyota Harrier debuts – TNGA (GA-K) platform, 2.0L petrol, Direct Shift-CVT, no more turbo". Paultan.org. Malaysia: Driven Communications. Retrieved 13 April 2020.
^ Beresford, Colin (18 May 2020). "2021 Toyota Venza vs. Toyota RAV4: How the New Crossover Compares". CarandDriver.com. US: Car and Driver. Retrieved 19 May 2020.
^ "All-new Toyota Harrier with panoramic roof launches at $161k". AsiaOne. 29 January 2021. Retrieved 10 June 2021.
^ Lee, Jonathan (8 April 2021). "2021 Toyota Harrier launched in Malaysia – TNGA platform, single 2.0L NA CVT variant, RM249,707". Paultan.org. Malaysia: Driver Communications. Retrieved 10 April 2021.
^ Evans, Brett (18 May 2020). "2021 Toyota Venza: The Midsize Crossover Is Back, And It's A Hybrid". Motor1.com. US: Motor1. Retrieved 20 May 2020.
^ "Elevated Driving Experience Comes Standard in the All-New 2021 Venza" (Press release). US: Toyota. 22 July 2020. Retrieved 3 August 2020.
^ Goodwin, Antuan (18 May 2020). "2021 Toyota Venza reborn with standard hybrid power and all-wheel drive". CNET.com. US: CNET. Retrieved 20 May 2020.
^ Tan, Danny (19 May 2020). "2021 Toyota Venza – new fourth-gen Harrier goes to US". Paultan.org. Malaysia: Driven Communications. Retrieved 19 May 2020.

External links[]

Official website (Japan)

[1] Capparella, Joey (18 May 2020). "Toyota Venza Returns for 2021 as Two-Row Hybrid-Only SUV". CarandDriver.com. US: Car and Driver. Retrieved 19 May 2020.

[2] "Japanese Production Sites". Toyota. 6 March 2015. Archived from the original on 18 March 2015.

[3] "Redesigned Toyota 'Harrier' Crossover SUV to Launch in Japan" (Press release). Toyota City, Aichi: Toyota Global Newsroom. 13 November 2013. Retrieved 21 October 2019.

[4] Lee, Jonathan (9 November 2017). "2018 Toyota Harrier Malaysia prices announced – 2.0T Premium at RM238,000, 2.0T Luxury at RM259,900". Paultan.org. Malaysia: Driven Communications. Retrieved 21 October 2019.

[2020harrier-5] Jump up to: ^a ^b "Toyota to Unveil New Model Harrier in Japan" (Press release). Toyota City, Aichi: Toyota Global Newsroom. 13 April 2020. Retrieved 13 April 2020.

[paultan2020harrier-6] Jump up to: ^a ^b Chan, Mick (13 April 2020). "All-new 2020 Toyota Harrier debuts – TNGA (GA-K) platform, 2.0L petrol, Direct Shift-CVT, no more turbo". Paultan.org. Malaysia: Driven Communications. Retrieved 13 April 2020.

[7] Beresford, Colin (18 May 2020). "2021 Toyota Venza vs. Toyota RAV4: How the New Crossover Compares". CarandDriver.com. US: Car and Driver. Retrieved 19 May 2020.

[8] "All-new Toyota Harrier with panoramic roof launches at $161k". AsiaOne. 29 January 2021. Retrieved 10 June 2021.

[9] Lee, Jonathan (8 April 2021). "2021 Toyota Harrier launched in Malaysia – TNGA platform, single 2.0L NA CVT variant, RM249,707". Paultan.org. Malaysia: Driver Communications. Retrieved 10 April 2021.

[10] Evans, Brett (18 May 2020). "2021 Toyota Venza: The Midsize Crossover Is Back, And It's A Hybrid". Motor1.com. US: Motor1. Retrieved 20 May 2020.

[11] "Elevated Driving Experience Comes Standard in the All-New 2021 Venza" (Press release). US: Toyota. 22 July 2020. Retrieved 3 August 2020.

[12] Goodwin, Antuan (18 May 2020). "2021 Toyota Venza reborn with standard hybrid power and all-wheel drive". CNET.com. US: CNET. Retrieved 20 May 2020.

[13] Tan, Danny (19 May 2020). "2021 Toyota Venza – new fourth-gen Harrier goes to US". Paultan.org. Malaysia: Driven Communications. Retrieved 19 May 2020.

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Mini SUV/ subcompact crossover																						Cami J100												Rush J200																						Raize A200–250
																																																									Urban Cruiser K15B
																											ist XP60										ist/Urban Cruiser XP110																				Yaris Cross XP210
Compact SUV/crossover																																		Rush F700																			Rush F800–850
																																																			C-HR/IZOA AX10–50
																													Voltz E130																												Corolla Cross XG10
	Blizzard LD20													RAV4 XA10											RAV4 XA20									RAV4/Vanguard XA30											RAV4 XA40										RAV4/Wildlander XA50
																					Harrier XU10								Harrier XU30																	Harrier XU60											Harrier/Venza XU80
Mid-size SUV/crossover																																								Venza AV10																	Harrier/Venza XU80
																										Highlander/Kluger XU20											Highlander/Kluger XU40										Highlander/Kluger XU50										Highlander/Kluger/Crown Kluger XU70
																																		FJ Cruiser XJ10
	Hilux Surf/4Runner N60							Hilux Surf/4Runner N120–130								Hilux Sport Rider													Fortuner/SW4 AN50–60																				Fortuner/SW4 AN150–160
	Hilux Surf/4Runner N60							Hilux Surf/4Runner N120–130								Hilux Surf/4Runner N180												Hilux Surf/4Runner N210													4Runner N280
	Land Cruiser Light J70									Land Cruiser Prado J70								Land Cruiser Prado J90											Land Cruiser Prado J120												Land Cruiser Prado J150
Full-size SUV	Land Cruiser J70
	Land Cruiser J60								Land Cruiser J80												Land Cruiser J100																Land Cruiser J200
																										Sequoia XK30–40												Sequoia XK60
																	Mega Cruiser BXD20
Kei pickup truck																																												Pixis Truck S500–510
Pickup truck	LiteAce/TownAce truck M20		LiteAce/TownAce truck M30–40																																				LiteAce/TownAce truck S400
	Stout RK110
	Kijang F20		Kijang pickup F40																		Kijang pickup F60
	Hilux/Pickup N50–70					Hilux/Pickup N80–110														Hilux N140–170											Hilux AN10–30																		Hilux AN120–130
															Tacoma N140–190																		Tacoma N220–270																Tacoma N300
	Land Cruiser pickup J79
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Subcompact crossover																RAV4 (XA10)						RAV4 (XA20)																C-HR (AX10)
Compact crossover																											RAV4 (XA30)							RAV4 (XA40)						RAV4 (XA50)
Mid-size crossover																														Venza (AV10)												Venza (XU80)
Mid-size crossover																						Highlander (XU20)							Highlander (XU40)						Highlander (XU50)						Highlander (XU70)
Compact SUV					4Runner (N60)						4Runner (N120/N130)						4Runner (N180)											FJ Cruiser (XJ10)
Mid-size SUV																								4Runner (N210)							4Runner (N280)
Full-size SUV	Land Cruiser (J60)										Land Cruiser (J80)								Land Cruiser (J100)										Land Cruiser (J200)
Full-size SUV																						Sequoia (XK30/XK40)							Sequoia (XK60)
Minivan					Van (R20/R30)							Previa (XR10)							Sienna (XL10)						Sienna (XL20)							Sienna (XL30)										Sienna (XL40)
Pickup	Pickup (N30/N40)				Pickup (N50/N60/N70)					Pickup (N80/N90/N100/N110)						Tacoma (N140/N150/N160/N170/N190)										Tacoma (N220/N240/N250/N260/N270)											Tacoma (N300)
														T100 (XK10/XK20)							Tundra (XK30/XK40)							Tundra (XK50)