2023 Toyota Harrier PHEV launched in Japan – 306 PS, 18.1 kWh battery, as much as 93 km EV vary; from RM198k

Toyota has launched a brand new plug-in hybrid variant of the fourth-generation Harrier in Japan, which is about to go on sale from October 31 this 12 months. The PHEV possibility joins the prevailing petrol and hybrid powertrains which were accessible ever for the reason that SUV went on sale within the nation in June 2020.

The Harrier’s PHEV powertrain is just like the one you’ll discover within the RAV4 Prime and consists of an A25A-FXS 2.5 litre naturally-aspirated four-cylinder petrol engine that churns out 177 PS (174 hp) at 6,000 rpm and 219 Nm of torque at 3,600 rpm.

The mill is paired with an e-CVT and augmented by a 5NM electrical motor rated at 182 PS (180 hp or 134 kW) and 270 Nm. There’s additionally an electrical motor on the rear axle that makes up the E-4 all-wheel drive system, and that 4NM unit supplies 54 PS (54 hp or 40 kW) and 121 Nm.

The 4NM electrical motor is just about the identical because the one discovered within the E-4 model of the hybrid powertrain, however the 5NM is extra highly effective than the hybrid’s 3NM that solely manages 120 PS (118 hp or 88 kW) and 202 Nm.

Energy for the PHEV’s electrical motors is offered by an underfloor-mounted lithium-ion battery with an power capability of 18.1 kWh, which is sweet for a spread of 93 km as noticed by Japan’s ministry of land, infrastructure, transport and tourism (MLIT). When it comes to gas economic system, the WLTC-rated determine is 20.5 km/l.

For charging, Toyota says with an AC enter of 200 V/16 A, it’ll take 5 hours and half-hour to completely cost the battery. There are three drive modes included, specifically EV, Auto EV/HV and HV, with the primary forcing the automotive to run on battery energy for so long as attainable.

Toyota quotes a automobile weight of 1,950 kg for the Harrier PHEV, which is about 300-400 kg greater than the petrol and hybrid variants. Not like these choices, the PHEV can solely be had in a sole Z grade, whereas it’s three grades (Z, G and S) for the remaining.

Mannequin-specific design cues of the PHEV variant embody a devoted entrance grille that includes a diamond sample in addition to exterior badging. There’s additionally an exterior energy provide system that may present as much as 1,500 watts (AC output at 100 volts).

Along with introducing the PHEV variant, Toyota additionally added a brand new touchscreen infotainment system and digital instrument cluster, each measuring 12.3 inches. The Toyota Security Sense suite has additionally been improved with a brand new perform that detects oncoming autos when turning proper at an intersection and pedestrians crossing the highway when turning proper or left.

Pricing for the up to date Harrier in Japan begins at 3.128 million yen (RM99,853) and goes all the best way as much as 6.2 million yen (RM197,918), with the most expensive possibility being the PHEV variant.