When it hit Malaysia in April 2021, the fully-imported (CBU Japan) Toyota Harrier (XU80) was a model that hardly got time to warm any showroom floors: UMW Toyota Motor sold out their entire allocation for the year in just a week.
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It's hardly surprising news, once you've actually seen one up close or get behind the wheel of one. Priced from RM 249,706 (inclusive SST discount, valid until 30-June 2022), buyers get a well-specced car that is beautiful inside and out.
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But looks alone don't always sell a car, and the Harrier is no different. Yes, it's spun from the Toyota New Global Architecture (TNGA) platform, but does it actually drive very well?
Also read: Pros and Cons: 2021 Toyota Harrier – Lacks power but that’s beside the point
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It's also lost its turbo, and does that also mean it's got even less going for it?
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All these questions (and more!) are answered by Adrian in the video review above. Be sure to subscribe and leave a comment!
Also read: Review: 2021 Toyota Harrier 2.0 Luxury - Do you really miss the turbo?

With humble beginnings collecting diecast models and spending hours virtually tuning dream cars on the computer, his love of cars has delightfully transformed into a career. Sanjay enjoys how the same passion for cars transcends boundaries and brings people together.
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