2020 Toyota Harrier Review
The Toyota Harrier is a mid-size SUV that is common on Kenyan roads and is often associated with rich, middle-class women. The Harrier is popular for its comfortable cabin, performance and reliability. It competes with the Nissan Murano, Mitsubishi Outlander, BMW X5, Mercedes M-Class and VW Touareg in the Kenyan market.
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Detailed Review
The Toyota Harrier is a mid-size Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV) that has been in production since 1998. It is positioned as a more luxurious alternative to the RAV4 range.
In its first and second generations, the Harrier was almost identical to the Lexus RX. However, in the third generation, the Toyota Harrier was launched as a separate model line based on a platform independent of the RX.
The Toyota Harrier is currently in its fourth generation, the XU80, which was launched in 2020 and is still in production today.
The 2020 Toyota Harrier is available with two engine options: the 2.0-litre M20A-FKS I4 engine and the 2487cc A25A-FXS I4 hybrid engine. The 2.0-litre engine is mated to a Toyota K CVT, while the hybrid engine is mated to an eCVT.
2020 Toyota Harrier Grades
The 2020 Toyota Harrier comes in three main grades; Elegance, premium, and Progress.
- Elegance– This is the base grade, which comes with 17-inch wheels, halogen headlights, Smart Entry, electrostatic heating control and anti-theft system, cloth, synthetic leather-trimmed seats, a leather-wrapped three-wheel steering wheel, gear lever knob, and Toyota Safety Sense package.
- Premium– The premium grade features include 18-inch wheels, LED headlamps, LED sequential cornering lights and LED daytime running lights, Toyota Safety Sense, an intelligent entry system, an electric rear door with anti-pinch function, stop position memory and reservation lock, and interior lighting.
- Progress– This grade adds Intelligent Clearance Sonar, a Panoramic View Monitor to help you drive safely in any situation, a T-Connect SD navigation system with a 9.2-inch wide touchscreen display, Wi-Fi connectivity and voice recognition, and a premium JBL sound system.
- GR Sport– This is a sports model available only on the petrol and turbocharged “ELEGANCE” models. It features 19-inch alloy wheels, specially tuned suspension, special white brake calipers, special tailgate trim, special rocker panels, special exhaust silencers, sports seats, special Optitron gauge, and alloy pedals.
2020 Toyota Harrier Interior, Legroom & Space
The 2020 Harrier boasts a modern and clean interior that lives up to the high standards of the Harrier name. It is well equipped with a 12.3-inch infotainment screen with touch control and a Nanoe system which emits nano-sized electrostatic atomized water particles to enhance comfort. A nine-speaker JBL premium audio system is also available.
The dashboard of the 2020 Harrier also features a TFT display that projects various information such as fuel consumption, your lane departure warning systems, height adjustment, and adaptive and cruise control.
Harrier offers plenty of legroom and headroom in the front row. The seats are also ventilated with air coming from under the leather.
In the second row, the seats are roomy enough for taller passengers. The seats also recline, making the Harrier a comfortable SUV for long journeys.
2020 Toyota Harrier Cabin Storage
There are several stowage compartments in the cabin, useful for storing items such as smartphones, drinks, goggles, handbags, etc. In the first row, there are 4 cup holders, door panel storage, a glove box, and the center console. In the second row, there are 4 cupholders and front seat jacket pockets.
2020 Toyota Harrier Boot Space
The 2020 Harrier offers 28.8 cubic feet of cargo space. This space can be increased by folding down the rear seats. This is enough to accommodate small to medium luggage.
2020 Toyota Harrier Exterior
The 2020 Harrier has an updated exterior design with a new bumper, a vertical stripe on the outer edge, and a new honeycomb grille that gives it an aggressive, sporty appearance. The front end also features LED headlights and sequential turn indicators.
The side profile has well-defined lines and there are puddle lamps on the side mirrors. It also comes with 18-inch alloy wheels. The rear end also gets new LED tail lights that extend to the side and are complemented by a red plastic strip. Higher trim levels get an automatic tailgate with five different height settings.
Toyota Harrier Safety Features: anti-lock braking system, child safety locks, side airbag, driver airbag, passenger airbag, brake assist, vehicle stability control system, parking sensor, crash sensor, traction control, and front impact beams.
2020 Toyota Harrier Fuel Consumption
- 2020 Toyota Harrier 2.0 L petrol engine consumption- 15.1 Km/l on average
- 2020 Toyota Harrier 2.5 L hybrid engine consumption- 20.3 Km/l on average
2020 Toyota Harrier Acceleration
- 2020 Toyota Harrier 2.0 L petrol engine accelerates from 0-100km/h in 9.7 secs
- 2020 Toyota Harrier 2.5 L hybrid engine accelerates from 0-100km/h in 8.5 secs
2020 Toyota Harrier Fuel Tank Capacity: 60 liters
2020 Toyota Harrier Ground Clearance: The 2020 Toyota Harrier has a ground clearance of 7.4 inches.
2020 Toyota Harrier Service Intervals
Minor Service: At 5,000 km. Requires Air Cleaner, Oil Filter, and Engine Oil.
Major Service: At 10,000km. Requires Air Cleaner, Oil Filter, Fuel Filter, ATF Filter, Cabin Filter, Plugs, Front Brake Pads, Rear Brake Pads, ATF Oil, and Engine Oil.
2020 Toyota Harrier Spare Parts and Availability
The Harrier shares many parts with other Toyotas such as the RAV4, Crown, Vellfire, and the Prado. The parts are well-priced and available in major towns across the country. Electronic components such as batteries for the Hybrid are expensive and not readily available in the market.
2020 Toyota Harrier Stability And Handling
The 2020 Harrier offers a ride that is more comfortable than most cars in its class, thanks to a suspension system that absorbs road imperfections well.
This SUV comes with performance dampers, but there is a noticeable body roll when cornering.
Driving the 2020 Harrier is fairly effortless and the steering is well-weighted and responsive. The controls are well-placed where they should be. The Harrier’s cabin is also well insulated from the noise of normal traffic.
Under normal driving conditions, the normal driving mode is more than enough to get the 2020 Harrier along. When push comes to shove, Sport mode does a fantastic job of overtaking or merging into motorway lanes. The 2.5-litre engine delivers plenty of power with 228bhp and 350Nm of torque.
2020 Toyota Harrier Reliability
The Toyota Harrier has established itself as a reliable SUV that can serve you for many years without any, major issue. Toyota has a reputation for building extremely reliable vehicles that last for the long term.
Toyota’s manufacturing model is based on the philosophy of Kaizen which refers to continuous improvement.
This is the cornerstone of the Toyota Production System and is often seen as the source of its competitive advantage.
However, just like any other car, the Toyota Harrier can face mechanical challenges and issues. Most reported problems by owners include; jerky gear shifts, battery drain, sensor malfunction, and glitches with the infotainment system.
We recommend that you ensure your Harrier is serviced regularly to help reduce some of these problems. If you’re planning on owning a Toyota Harrier, it’s recommended that you read the owner’s manual.
2020 Toyota Harrier Resale Value: Good
2020 Toyota Harrier Toyota Harrier Competitors: Mitsubishi Outlander, Nissan Murano, Volkswagen Tuareg, Mazda CX5, Lexus NX, Mercedes Benz GLA, and Honda CRV.
What we like about the 2020 Toyota Harrier
- Fuel efficiency
- Easy to drive and comfortable
- Reliability
What we don’t like
- No USB chargers for rear passengers
- No blind spot warning on the wing mirrors
Conclusion
The 2020 Toyota Harrier is well well-rounded SUV that offers a luxurious design, great fuel efficiency, comfort, reliability, and advanced technology. It is popular in the Kenyan market, especially among middle-class monied women.
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