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With the continuous improvement of the domestic SUV market, Toyota, which has just completed the launch of the new RAV4, recently launched a new RAV4 "sister model" Wellanda. It seems that the launch of two new SUV models is not enough to expand Toyota's market in China, so plans for a new Toyota SUV model have been exposed.

Recently, the media exposed a document that FAW Toyota will introduce a new SUV model. According to the document, the domestic code of the new model is 941B, followed by a Chinese label "Hailia". As the Chinese name of the model is very close to the transliteration of Harrier, it can be speculated that FAW Toyota is preparing for the domestic introduction of Harrier after the replacement.

If the news is reliable, this model will become another new SUV model of FAW Toyota after RAV4, Yize and Prado, and will expand the layout of Toyota brand in China's SUV market.

When it comes to the Harrier model, many people may not recognize it, but in fact, the "twin model" of the Lexus RX may be understood. In fact, the model was first born in 1997 as a compact SUV, but it was replaced and lengthened to a medium-sized SUV after 2003 and sold under the same design as the Lexus RX, but with a different logo. The Harrier uses a pigeon-like design at the front and Toyota at the rear. It was not until after 2103 that Harrier made a medium-term change to make a distinction between the RX model. Therefore, the positioning of the model will be between the new RAV4 and the Hanlanda.

Due to the replacement of the Harrier has not been officially announced, the model currently has only one group of rendering pictures, according to the rendering, the new car uses the current Toyota family design, which is similar to the Hanlanda, with a large horizontal air intake grille under the cable; the headlights adopt a font design style and are connected with chrome-plated decorative panels. The tail is relatively simple, and the taillights are also of a slender design, with chrome strips running through the rear.

According to foreign media, it is predicted that the wheelbase may be lengthened after the replacement of the new model, and developed with TNGA architecture, the new car body size will be 4880/1875/1650mm and the wheelbase will be 2710mm. It is not ruled out that the layout of 7 seats may continue to be provided.

In terms of cash Harrier, the new car is equipped with a 2.0L turbocharged engine, which is expected to add a Dynamic Force 2.5L naturally aspirated engine, as well as the introduction of a hybrid system.

As more and more Toyota models enter China, it means that Toyota will achieve more market segments. Compared with the home-leaning RVA4 and the larger Hanlanda model, Harrier grabs the market between the two, attracting more consumer choices with the "civilian" RX. In addition, the new Hanlanda Brothers, codenamed 770B, is also expected to go on sale in 2021, which will enrich the choices of consumers.

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