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As the latest SUV model introduced by Toyota, the Harrier has been exposed since last year, and with more information about the car, it has also been confirmed that the car is about to be launched in China. However, as Toyota is speeding up the domestic two-car layout, Harrier has also been confirmed to be put under Toyota's two major domestic joint ventures, of which the FAW Toyota version has recently been revealed to be named "Ruifang".

As we all know, there will be two versions of Toyota Harrier in China. The internal code of GAC Toyota Harrier version is 942B. From the previous enterprise new car launch planning, GAC Toyota Harrier version has been named Feng Landa. The internal code of FAW Toyota Harrier version is 941B, and the previously exposed model is named Hailia; according to the latest trademark registration application, FAW Toyota has submitted a registered trademark application named "Ruifang", which means that this naming may become the name of FAW Toyota's domestic Harrier model, but the final naming of the car has not been officially confirmed.

2020-04-13, Toyota officially released the official map of the new generation Toyota Harrier model. The new car is based on the TNGA (GA-K) architecture, positioning the entry-level five-seat medium-sized SUV, between the RAV4 Rongfang and Crown Lufang.

According to a previous document, the car may make its debut at the Shanghai auto show, which opens in April 2021, and then go on sale in November. But in the end, the car did not appear at the Shanghai auto show, meaning it is unclear whether the new car will be put into production in November as desired.

According to previous information from the Ecological and Environmental Bureau, FAW Toyota's new car codenamed 941B will be put into production in November 2021, with a planned annual production capacity of 60,000 vehicles. Guangzhou Auto Toyota has also begun to build a model codenamed 942B, which is expected to start production in February 2022, with a planned annual production capacity of 60,000 vehicles.

In terms of appearance, the new Toyota Harrier uses a simple and sharp design style, with flat and narrow headlights connected to the upper central grille, supplemented by chrome strips, broadening the horizontal visual effect of the front face. The large trapezoidal intake grille in the center of the front face is the embodiment of Toyota's latest family design style, with cooling grooves on both sides.

On the side of the body, the new Toyota Harrier has the shadow of Lexus, and the very sloping D-pillar has a high degree of recognition. In terms of body size, the length, width and height of the new car are 4740/1855/1660mm and the wheelbase is 2690mm.

In the rear section, the new Toyota Harrier is equipped with through-and-through taillights, and the inward-sunken taildoor design makes the rear bumper look wider. In addition, the new car is also equipped with two bilateral chrome-plated exhaust.

In the interior part, the new car in the official picture uses a black / brown interior panel design, and more colors are expected to be available in the future. The overall layout is very similar to the new RAV4.

On the power side, the new Toyota Harrier offers 2.0L fuel version and 2.5L hybrid version. Among them, the pure fuel version is equipped with 2.0L engine, maximum power 171hp, peak torque 207Nm, transmission matching CVT continuously variable transmission, and provides front-drive / four-wheel drive models. The hybrid version is equipped with a THS II hybrid system based on 2.5L engine, in which the front-drive version has a comprehensive maximum power of 218hp, while the four-wheel-drive model has a maximum comprehensive power of 222hp due to the increase of motor in the rear wheel. The hybrid version is equipped with an E-CVT continuously variable transmission.

As Toyota continues to expand its product lineup in the Chinese market, it has been stated that Toyota will further improve its product line in China in the future, so as to create a more perfect product layout. It is important to know that Toyota has quickly unveiled Hanlanda's sister model, the Crown Lufang, at this year's Shanghai Auto Show, which also shows that two versions of Toyota Harrier and two versions of Toyota Sena Sienna have been speeded up to the schedule.

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