Toyota Halts Orders for the “Luxury” RAV4: Final Refresh Coming Before All-New Generation

Toyota is preparing a last facelift for the Harrier crossover ahead of a full generational change.

January 28, 2026 at 11:00 AM / News

The Toyota Harrier — widely regarded in Japan as the more upscale sibling of the RAV4 — is heading into a major transition. According to reports from Japanese media, Toyota stopped accepting new orders for the current Harrier in mid-January.

The automaker is now focused on a final facelift for the model, scheduled for summer 2026. After that update, development efforts will shift to an all-new generation of the crossover. The next Harrier is expected to be offered with conventional gasoline power, as well as hybrid and plug-in hybrid drivetrains.

The upcoming refresh will bring subtle exterior revisions and expanded active-safety technology. Planned upgrades reportedly include new automated parking functions and enhanced traffic-jam assist systems designed to reduce driver workload in stop-and-go conditions.

As for the fully redesigned Harrier — previewed in recent renderings — its official debut is anticipated in 2027. While the new model is expected to share certain styling cues with the next-generation RAV4, its overall profile should lean more toward a sleek, coupe-like silhouette.

Dimensionally, the next Harrier is said to stretch to about 187 inches in length, with a width of roughly 73 inches and a height near 65 inches. The wheelbase is expected to grow to approximately 109 inches, a change that should noticeably improve rear-seat legroom and cargo space.

Under the hood, rumors point to a 1.5-liter turbocharged gasoline engine producing around 180 horsepower. In hybrid form, combined output could rise to about 230 horsepower, while the plug-in hybrid variant may deliver as much as 315 horsepower.

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