The engine delivers maximum output of 112 kW (150 hp), with maximum torque of 206 N·m (152 lb-ft). The front electric motor delivers 105 kW of output, with maximum torque of 270 N·m (199 lb-ft), while the rear motor delivers 50 kW and torque of 139 N·m (103 lb-ft). Maximum output for the entire system is 145 kW (194 hp).

Gasoline engine models are fitted with a 2.0-liter Valvematic engine and newly developed continuously variable transmission. Two-wheel drive models also include the Toyota Stop & Start System, and achieve enhanced fuel efficiency of 16.0 km/L (37.6 mpg_US, 6.25 l/100 km) and CO₂ emissions of 145 g/km under the JC08.

Both hybrid and gasoline engine (2WD) models exceed MLIT’s 2015 fuel economy standards by at least 20%. In addition, all models are certified as having emissions that are 75% lower than the 2005 standards under the MLIT’s Approval System for Low-emission Vehicles. As a result, the Harrier is eligible for reduced taxes under the Japanese government’s tax system for environment-friendly vehicles.

The Harrier’s suspension is enhanced through the use of Frequency Adaptive Damping (FAD) shock absorbers which control the degree of vehicle roll and pitch, automatically adjusting shock absorber damping characteristics to compensate for vehicle posture changes.

In addition to the use of latest control technologies for electric power steering, handling stability and riding comfort are improved through the new Harrier’s more compact body, use of high-tensile steel plates, and improved methods for joining body parts. Superior aerodynamic performance also helps realize high maneuverability, stability and a comfortable ride.

Gasoline engine models feature Dynamic Torque Control 4WD for automatic control of front-wheel and 4-wheel drive conditions. The system ensures a precise drive with enhanced cornering performance on dry surfaces by fine-adjusting torque distribution to the rear wheels in response to steering angle, vehicle behavior and other parameters.

Integrated operation with S-VSC (Steering-assisted Vehicle Stability Control) provides exceptional stability on both slippery and dry surfaces, while the E-Four system in hybrid models controls front and rear wheel slippage, ensuring traction performance on slippery surfaces. It also optimizes torque distribution to the front and rear wheels in response to driving conditions, providing high handling stability when cornering.

Gasoline engine models include a Toyota-first Cold Storage Evaporator which allows the air conditioner to deliver cool air in the cabin for a longer time while the vehicle is idling.

Driver assistance and safety. Some of Toyota’s most advanced features are available on the redesigned Harrier, including a Panoramic View Monitor for improved lateral visibility. This system combines video from four cameras mounted to the front and rear sides of the vehicle, offering a view of everything happening around the car, including in blind spots. The display is automatically adjusted based on gear-stick operation, with the system able to display enlarged views from above the vehicle. Users are notified of pedestrians and objects approaching from the front and rear sides. This is a Toyota-first feature.

The Lane Departure Alert (LDA) system uses a warning buzzer and display to alert the driver when the vehicle is about to deviate from its lane, and includes an added steer assist capability, another Toyota-first feature. The steer assist function applies a supplemental counter-force to the steering wheel to assist the driver.

Also available is a Pre-collision System (with millimeter-wave radar) that is effective at the relative speeds at which more than 90% of rear-end accidents occur. If the system detects a high likelihood of collision, it triggers an alert while activating the automatic Pre-collision Brake Assist and Pre-collision Brakes11 to help prevent a collision or mitigate impact damage.

The Intelligent Clearance Sonar detects obstacles when starting off, and, if an obstacle is detected, triggers an alert while controlling engine or motor output according to the circumstances. Furthermore, in the event of mistaken or excessive application of the gas pedal, the Intelligent Clearance Sonar will apply the brakes to mitigate damage from collisions that might occur.

Drive-start Control, standard on all vehicles, provides an on-screen and auditory warning to the driver and controls the engine or motor output to limit acceleration and mitigate collision damage in the event of irregular gear-stick operation.

Pricing for the non-hybrid Harrier ranges from ¥2,720,000 to ¥3,789,000 (US$27,200 to US$37,890). Pricing for the hybrid ranges from ¥3,610,000 to ¥4,470,000 (US$36,100 to US$44,700).