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On September 12, FAW Toyota announced that the new Lingfang Harrier was officially launched, with a guide price of 191,800 yuan.
As an annual facelift, the exterior and interior design of the new Toyota Lingfang Harrier are basically the same as those of the 2023 model, and the main product adjustments are focused on the configuration. Specifically, the new Toyota Lingfang Harrier continues to provide two sets of powertrains: a 2.0-liter engine and a 2.5-liter diesel-electric hybrid, of which the 2.0-liter model is available in three models, which is two fewer than the 2023 model (two-wheel drive CARE version and two-wheel drive 20th anniversary platinum commemorative edition, which can be simply understood as the sub-top configuration and the top configuration), and the 2.5-liter gasoline-electric hybrid model can be selected in three models, one less than the 2023 model (four-wheel drive luxury version, which can be understood as the sub-low configuration of the hybrid model or the entry version of the hybrid four-wheel drive model).
The new Lingfang HARRIER has not yet been revealed, and the model pictured is the 2023 Lingfang HARRIER 2.0-liter model
Comparison of the configuration differences between the old and new models
In terms of configuration, the configuration level of the new Toyota Lingfang HARRIER 2.0-liter entry-level "Enterprising Two-wheel Drive Version" remains the same as that of the 2023 model, and the car is also the only model in the whole series that has not been adjusted to the configuration. Starting from the 2.0-liter low-end "luxury two-wheel drive version", the equipment has been added with exterior mirror memory, main driver's seat memory, and panoramic image. The 2.0-liter top-of-the-line "Premium 2WD Version" adds a 12.3-inch LCD instrument cluster (7-inch in the old model), facial recognition function of the multimedia system, CarLife/CarPlay/Hicar smartphone connectivity, in-car WeChat, online applet, etc.
In the 2.5-liter hybrid model, the entry-level "luxury two-wheel drive version" adds exterior mirror memory, driver's seat memory, and panoramic view. The "Premium 4WD Version" adds a 12.3-inch LCD instrument cluster (7-inch in the previous model), facial recognition function of the multimedia system, CarLife/CarPlay/Hicar smartphone connectivity, in-car WeChat, and online applets. The top-of-the-line "flagship four-wheel drive version" adds CarLife/CarPlay/Hicar smartphone interconnection, in-car WeChat, online applet, etc.
Comparison of the differences in the new configuration
In terms of configuration differences, the new Toyota Lingfang Harrier offers four configuration gradients of aggressive, luxury, exclusive and flagship, of which the "aggressive" is the entry-level version and is only available on the 2.0-liter model, and the "flagship" is the top-of-the-line version of the whole series, which is only available on the 2.5-liter hybrid model.
2023款凌放HARRIER 2.5升混动车型
In terms of detailed configuration, the new Toyota Lingfang HARRIER 2.0-liter mid-range "luxury two-wheel drive version" has added LED glove box lights, LED armrest box lighting, exterior mirror memory, seat memory, front seat heating, front mobile phone wireless charging, PKSB parking anti-collision assist system, front 4 rear 4 parking radar, panoramic monitoring system, etc. Compared with the 2.0-liter mid-range "Luxury 2WD Version", the 2.0-liter top-of-the-line "Premium 2WD Version" adds 19-inch rims, a dimming panoramic sunroof, a 12.3-inch LCD instrument cluster, LED daytime running lights, automatic anti-glare interior mirrors, perforated leather seats, a multimedia system facial recognition function, an on-board WeChat, an online applet, and an AI voice interaction system.
Continuing to look at the configuration differences of the 2.5-liter hybrid model, the main difference between the entry "luxury two-wheel drive version" and the "premium four-wheel drive version" is the drive form, and the main differences in configuration are 19-inch rims, dimming panoramic sunroof, 12.3-inch LCD instrument cluster, LED daytime running lights, multimedia system facial recognition function, on-board WeChat, online applet, AI voice interaction system, etc. Finally, the top-of-the-line "flagship four-wheel drive version" exclusively provides front soundproof glass, heated steering wheel, exterior mirrors and welcome lights, streaming media interior mirrors, rain-sensing front wipers, front seat ventilation, power tailgate, JBL surround sound system (9 speakers), RCTAB rear blind spot warning with auxiliary braking on the reversing side, BSM parallel blind spot monitoring system, etc.
2.0-liter engine compartment
A 2.5-liter diesel-electric hybrid model
In terms of power, the new Toyota Lingfang Harrier is equipped with a 2.0-liter naturally aspirated engine and a 2.5-liter diesel-electric hybrid system. Among them, the 2.0-liter engine has a maximum power of 126 kW and a peak torque of 206 Nm·m, and the power parameters are the same as those of the 2023 model. The powertrain is mated to a continuously variable transmission (CVT), and the 2.0-liter model is only available in front-wheel drive. The 2.5-liter diesel-electric hybrid model is available in 2WD and 4WD versions, with a combined system power of 160 kW for the 2WD model and 163 kW for the 4WD model, and the power parameters are the same as those for the 2023 model. The drivetrain is mated to an E-CVT electronic continuously variable transmission.
Competitors/Market Environment
As a mid-size SUV of the joint venture brand, the Lingfang Harrier models in the same class mainly include Hyundai Shengda, Buick Envision Plus, Ford Edge, and its sister car GAC Toyota Weisa. Referring to market sales, with the increasing penetration rate of new energy in China, in the mid-size SUV market, the sales of top models are basically covered by new energy products, so the traditional joint venture brand fuel medium-sized SUV has undoubtedly been squeezed. Among them, the sales volume of the Lingfang Harrier in August was 579 units.
Hyundai Shengda
Buick Envision PLUS
Ford Edge
From the perspective of the market environment, in the same class of models, Hyundai Shengda has just ushered in a generation, Buick Envision PLUS also carried out a mid-term facelift in June this year, compared with the above two similar models, Lingfang HARRIER's product freshness is at a disadvantage, and Ford Edge has just launched the entry version with a further price drop in August, which has formed a certain competitive pressure for Lingfang HARRIER. SO IN THE CURRENT MARKET, WOULD YOU CONSIDER HARRIER? Welcome to communicate in the comment area.