- Toyota has introduced minor model year updates for the Harrier SUV in Japan.
- The SUV gains extra standard kit and a new dark-themed Nightshade Edition.
- Exterior and interior styling remain unchanged, along with all powertrain options.
Just because the Venza is gone from North America doesn’t mean its story ends there. In Japan, its identical twin, the Toyota Harrier, is still going strong and has just picked up some model year tweaks to stay relevant ahead of a likely next-gen debut in the not-too-distant future.
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The current, fourth-generation Harrier has been around since 2020 with few changes. A mild update in 2022 brought a new PHEV powertrain, and for 2025, Toyota is expanding the standard feature list, refining its driver assistance systems, and introducing a new Nightshade Edition.
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The latest addition to the lineup is the Harrier Nightshade Edition, based on the Z trim level with Toyota’s self-charging hybrid system. It comes in both front-wheel-drive and E-Four all-wheel-drive configurations. The visual updates are exactly what you’d expect from a “Nightshade” badge: darker headlights, gloss black accents on the grille, lower bumpers, and side skirts, and a set of matching 19-inch black alloy wheels.
At the back, the Harrier and hybrid badges also get a blacked-out finish, although most of the chrome trim remains untouched. Buyers can choose from three exterior colors: Black, Precious Black Pearl, and Platinum White Pearl Mica. The interior keeps things simple with black upholstery and an optional Leather Package.
Toyota has given the entire Harrier lineup an upgrade to its Safety Sense suite. The revised system offers better detection of bicycles and motorcycles, regardless of lighting conditions. It also adds Lane Departure Alert with a new preventive function, while Safe Exit Assist has been bundled into the Blind Spot Monitor. On top of that, Professional Driving Assist provides light steering and braking support in a variety of driving situations.
For 2025, all trims of the Harrier come standard with a heated steering wheel and heated front seats, along with the cold weather package.
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Toyota didn’t bother changing the exterior or the interior design of the Harrier, while continuing to offer optional accessories by Modellista and GR Parts. Likewise, the gasoline, self-charging hybrid, and plug-in hybrid powertrain options are carried over from the outgoing model.
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The 2025 Toyota Harrier is now available to order in Japan, with pricing up slightly from the outgoing version. The entry-level FWD gasoline model starts at ¥3,710,300 (around $25,600), while the fully loaded PHEV E-Four trim reaches ¥6,260,100 (about $43,200). The hybrid-only Nightshade Edition is priced between ¥4,870,800 and ¥5,410,900 ($33,700 to $37,400), depending on the spec.
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