Toyota Harrier (ACU/MCU/GSU3#) Test Drive Report

ReportOctober 31, 2021

A luxury SUV packed with advanced safety technologies has been born, with North America as its main market.

The Harrier, which has undergone a full model change to the second generation in its normal evolution, is a luxury SUV that aims to be more than a luxury saloon.

The Harrier is a luxury SUV that aims to be more than a luxury saloon. Almost 100% of domestic users are men, but in North America, its main market, 70% of users are women. Another reason for its popularity is safety. The new Harrier's improved safety features and attention to women's needs are based on this marketing strategy. The new Harrier has been developed with the North American market in mind, with its more robust styling being a favorite of American women.

However, the only downside to the new Harrier for the Japanese market is its slightly larger body size. Its advanced safety features are worthy of worldwide attention. If you are concerned about the safety of your loved ones, it is natural that you would want to look at this car.

It is equipped with the world's first collision damage mitigation technology, nighttime driving assist technology, and advanced driver assistance systems.

The most noteworthy feature is the pre-crash safety system, the world's first collision damage mitigation technology. When the millimeter-wave radar determines that a collision is inevitable, the system retracts the seatbelt before the collision to improve the initial restraint effect on the occupants. As soon as the driver applies the brakes, the system activates brake assist to reduce the damage in the event of a collision. When I actually experienced this system, the seatbelt closed tightly just before hitting an obstacle, and the ABS was activated by simply placing my foot on the brake pedal. In the event of an accident, the impact was definitely lessened. Even if a collision cannot be avoided, the fact that damage can be mitigated is a huge safety improvement.

The world's first intelligent AFS system automatically moves the optical axis of the headlights according to the steering angle and vehicle speed to improve visibility in curves, a revolutionary safety technology that assists driving at night. The world's first front and side monitors are also not to be overlooked. Cameras installed in the front grille and the passenger door mirror show the situation in front of the vehicle and to the left, which are the blind spots. There are many situations where this is useful, such as checking for rollovers when turning left, passing each other on narrow roads, and parking.

The electronically controlled air suspension provides a supple driving feel.

The strut-type electronically controlled air suspension is used in the top grade AIRS. It features an auto-leveling mechanism as well as a ride height control function. When people hear the word "air suspension," they generally think of a soft ride. The AIRS air suspension, however, gave us a crisp ride in a series of left-right corners. If you select the low mode, which lowers the vehicle height by 15mm and increases the spring constant, the feeling of contact with the road surface is further enhanced. The 300G Premium L Package, which uses coil springs, has a continental driving feel with a slow roll.

The engine is a 3LV6 DOHC. The engine is a 3LV6 DOHC with plenty of torque and power to provide a powerful acceleration feel. The quietness and cruising ability of the car are all part of the prestige of this model. The basic model, the 2.4L 4-cylinder DOHC, seemed to lack a bit of torque in the low to mid range for the 2WD model's 1.6 ton vehicle weight.

The luggage area is full of helpful features for women. The storage space is also well thought out.

The first feature that shows consideration for women is the power back door. Like the Alphard, the power back door can be opened and closed using a switch on the instrument panel or a remote control, and there is also a full-close switch at the bottom of the back door. This is convenient when both hands are full while shopping, or when the back door is wet or dirty. Another helpful feature is a tonneau cover that automatically winds around the back door. When the back door is opened, the tonneau cover is automatically retracted. The deck under tray, which uses the space under the luggage compartment floor, is available with three lids. The back side is manually operated, but the front side, which is frequently used, is a push-open type that opens with the push of a button. The front side, which is more frequently used, can be opened with the push of a button, and of course the removed tonneau cover can be stored.

Other features include a large cup holder with internal lighting and front door pockets that open up to 100mm.

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