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Toyota Harrier XU80

2020 – 2024 — Japan

The Toyota Harrier is a compact to mid-size crossover SUV that has been in production since December 1997 in Japan, initially exclusive to Toyopet Store Japanese dealerships. It was later rebadged as the Lexus RX in export markets from March 1998 to December 2008. At the time, the Lexus brand was not yet available for sale in Japan. The Harrier's second generation, known as the XU30, was introduced in February 2003, coinciding with the release of the export Lexus version. However, starting in late 2008, the third-generation RX was separated from the Harrier as the two models began to diverge. Despite this, the second-generation Harrier continued to be produced without significant changes, except for the discontinuation of the Harrier 350G after the launch of the third-generation Lexus RX. Key points: 1. The Toyota Harrier is a five-passenger compact to mid-size crossover SUV. 2. It was produced in Japan from December 1997 and initially sold exclusively at Toyopet Store dealerships. 3. In export markets, the Harrier was rebadged as the Lexus RX from March 1998 to December 2008. 4. The Harrier's second generation, XU30, debuted in February 2003 alongside the export Lexus version. 5. The third-generation RX and the Harrier began to differentiate starting in late 2008. 6. Despite the separation, the