Toyota has recently made some minor improvements to the Harrier in Japan. Aside from some small tweaks in features, it also saw the debut of the 2022 Toyota Harrier PHEV (plug-in hybrid). Offered with only one variant, the Z grade, the Harrier PHEV looks largely similar to its petrol and hybrid variants with the only main difference being a unique mesh front grille design. Powering the Harrier PHEV is a 2.5-litre Dynamic Force engine that is also shared with the hybrid variants. That unit produc

Unlike Malaysian driving schools and their Perodua Axias, the default learner driver’s car in Japan is not a little kei car, but sedans, ranging from early model Toyota Crown to a Mazda 2 Sedan or a Honda City (driving school specs, not sold to public) – odd considering the fact that kei cars dominate Japanese roads. In a country where public transportation is super-efficient, parking and toll charges are super expensive, and the shaken bi-annual vehicle inspection charges for cars over 3 years

Ahead of its imminent launch (you can register your interest as well), we managed to get our hands on a Malaysian-spec leaflet for the 2021 Toyota Harrier. As we previously feared, yes it will no longer be powered by the 8AR-FTS turbocharged 2.0-litre. Will we miss it? Time will tell. In its place is Toyota's Dynamic Force 2.0-litre naturally aspirated 4 pot (173 PS, 203 Nm) which is paired to a Direct Shift CVT transmission. Basically, this powertrain combo is identical to the one pulling duty

A new year sometimes means a new car for some people and Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM) is offering deals and promotions this Chinese New Year including savings of up to RM 10,000 on selected Volkswagen models. Customers who book via the eShowroom will enjoy additional exclusive online savings on top of the ongoing ang pao rebates. Those interested in the Volkswagen Passat range will also enjoy free additional 1-year insurance or RM 5,500 savings. The following models are eligible for

Toyota has launched the new Toyota Harrier in Japan with prices starting at 2,990,000 yen. Toyota has dropped the 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine and replaced it with two Dynamic Force powertrains. Ditching the turbo, the first engine is a 2.0 L M20A-FKS NA engine (171 PS and 207 Nm) paired with a Direct Shift CVT. Apart from the naturally-aspirated unit, Toyota is also offering the all-new Harrier with a 2.5 L A25A-FXS hybrid petrol engine (178 PS and 221 Nm). The hybrid version of the all

Toyota has just unveiled the 2021 Venza for the North American market, which is essentially a rebadged fourth-generation Toyota Harrier. Like the Toyota Harrier, the 2021 Venza will be assembled at the Takaoka plant. For the North American market, the 2021 Venza is only available with a 2.5-litre Toyota Hybrid II system that does a combined system output of 218 PS, identical to the Japanese market Harrier. The 2.0-litre naturally-aspirated Dynamic Force petrol engine (171 PS, 207 Nm) isn’t avail