E-cvt is very different from conventional CVT... Conventional CVT transmission uses belt that run between two conical pulleys, while e-CVT is a non belt gearbox with single gear that allows two power inputs (engine or electric moter-MG2 moter) to run the car. So speed of a car is determine by engine speed/RPM and not by gear ratio changing.. so this is why these hybrid cars make engine noises at higher speed because engine rpm is not compensated by gear ratio changing.. also hybrid cars tend to have worse gas mileage at high way because of the way how hybrid car is designed... At high way speed the engine will be always on and battery will always be low, and regenerative braking system will be less working because of less application of brakes, this makes hybrid car to be less fuel efficient at higher speed. It being light it is for fuel efficiency This car also comes with adaptive cruise control.. so ungeelezea uzuri wa adaptive cruise control The other thing ungeelezea maintenance ya hybrid car... Na namna ya kuishi nayo. (Living with hybrid car si sawa na regular car.. kuna namna ya ku service battery kuhakikisha haifi kutokana na joto.. Something to remember, with hybrid cars, the mechanic person who is to work on these cars should real know what he is doing(qualified one who know how to work on hybrid electrical systems), the average mechanic person can't work on them unless it is for oil changing.. hapa Tanzania wengi wana-ziharibu. Kwa wale wa Tanzania wanaotaka ushauri wa magari, service piga +255763503046. Also Erick, can i get your contacts if you don't mind..
Good stuff brother, you did well in filling in on those gaps I will definitely share my contacts if you don't mind send me an email hello@carnversations.co.ke
Thanks bother. Things to add.. With hybrid cars it is good to know where is the hybrid battery (at the back seat) na what are things to avoid loading in car with hybrid battery at the back seat..vitu kama maji(items that are liquid) vinatakiwa viwe properly handled ili kusiwe na spilling out kwakua maji yakiingia ndan ya battery hufanya corrosion (hybrid battery are not water resistant) Pia avoid using 12v battery to jump start another non hybrid car, Avoid leaving gas tank door open for more than 30min...non compliance to this may be very dangerous for yo car..kumbuka kwakua hybrid car engine not always is on so gasoline vapor ventilation ya hizi gari ni tofaut na non hybrid car, where non hybrid car ipo na charcoal canister kwa ajili ya catching of fuel vapor from the gas tank na kupeleka hizo vapour to engine kua burnt, but for hybrid it is different the mechanisms for handling fuel vapor ventilation. What kills hybrid battery ni joto, sasa hybris cars zipo na dedicated fan for cooling hybrid batteries, sasa hii fan huwa na filter, filter tends to clog and limit airflow, so with limited air flow inasababisha cooling efficiency inapungua na kusababisha over heating of hybrid battery and premature failure of hybrid battery.
@@CARNVERSATIONS Also what you were referring as hybrid battery was actually an electric power management module, where you will find inverter that amplify dc voltages to three phase electricity to power motor and electric ac compressor.. also in that module there is dc to dc converter that steps down higher dc voltages to 12 voltages required by various car systems like radio, lights, wipers, power window, central lock system, fuel pump also to charge a small 12 v battery as these cars don't have regular alternator. Thanks for sharing your contact with me.
Point of correction, the Harrier Hybrid is a 2.5L, and the battery is stored under the rear seat. The component you pointed at the front is the Inverter/converter unit
The 2.0(non hybrid) is so sluggish especially uphill the 2.5l(hybrid) has more torque and you will enjoy especially during long journeys and overtaking. I have driven both for 300km each
I tried to compete with this car the other day kwa high way with a Nissan Advan 😂. Weh! nilirudisha tu dirisha yangu juu hata kama haiko tinted nika rudi home, fully humbled
the ground clearance on the front bumper is quite low. this translates to poor approach angle especially when navigating poor terrains which may end up messing the bumper
@Erick with a CK, good one kama kawaida. Super. On the short videos tuchambulie story na number plates and what they mean for us when we see them on the road.....
I feel you didn't do this vehicle justice, so many gaps left on this review, like does it have brake discs both at the front and back wheels, or what makes those brakes so sharp? also how reliable is the engine since it has been reduced from 2400cc to 2000cc?
Thanks Erick this is quite educative. Was considering upgrading and this was my choice (non-hybrid). Feeling a bit hesitant because of the clearance (front bumper seems very close to the ground), the fact that you've said that its bulky and a bit light and being a soft off road. I often do like 25% off road.
Bring the Lexus rx350 and tell us why they have a completely different drive experience. Why is it so while they say that they are supposed to be the same vehicle .
Its All wheel drive but the rear wheels have an electric motor so thats why there is no hump at the middle. No shaft running to the rear but an electric cable to run the motor
Great review Erick. Now I can't wait for Prado reviews. They confuse me as hell, TX,VX TXL,TZ ones from South Africa, Australia,Japan. It's all confusing.
Before he does lemme give you the basics it's all about trim level. Tx and GX are the base models with minimum equipments . TZ and TZG have a bit of more equipment but not of the highest range . Then there is the king VXL it has all bells and whistles ,has fully electric seats and rear seats ,rear differential locks and crawl control
@@benerickndururi7891 Australia, Thailand and south Africa are just assembly points just like the way Isuzu have assembly point here in mombasa road general motors . Main manufacturers are Japan and Europe ( UK) the difference is that the Europe ones are more advanced like I said heated seats , cruise control and their speed is 220 while the japan ones are restricted to 180 but all are beasts
Editor, cheza na volume za each scenes, try to match and level them up ju saa zingine ziko chini na inabidi niongeze volume alafu zikikam juu lazma nimereduce volume. Kudos to your reviews.
Listening to what you said about the 2014 Harrier, i feel like i drive a probox with my 2000 3000cc V6 harrier. Its a beast on the road but thats about it. Nothing more to add to it hahahahahahaah
Yes.. what he was referring hybrid battery was actually an electric power management module, where you will find inverter that amplify dc voltages to three phase electricity to power motor and electric ac compressor.. also in that module there is dc to dc converter that step down higher dc voltages to 12 voltages required by various car systems like radio, lights, wipers, power window, central lock system, fuel pump etc,...
@CARNVERSATIONS First let me say you guys are spot on with the invaluable content you create here. I'm a real estate broker and I'm looking to upgrade my ride ( I need something to make an impression!). After extensive review I'm down to the Harrier or Honda CRV between 2014-2020. So do help me make the right decision Bro which should I get?
Heeeey, Carniversations.... Thank for the Toyota Harrier 2014 upclose.... would you bring us lexus? for me lexus RX 450h maybe even compare it to the Harrier?
I have a few questions,is the previous generation of harrier more hardy and off-road capable than the new generation?why have you said it not fair to compare the harrier with the likes of Forester and CX-5,are they better or harrier is?
Harrier is more luxurious. Forester has more power, and it's AWD. If I had Harrier money, I would buy a higher specced Forester XT and it would certainly outdo the harrier!
@@topnineshow Wow! I like your idea,with cash that can buy harrier it wise to buy a high spec Forester which will definitely outdo the harrier.onther concern,is the previous generation of harrier hardy than the new?
I have owned the previous version harrier 4wd, great clearance, hardy 2.4l engine. The interior space is good compared to some its competitors like tiguan. The 4wd is not sophisticated though but it will get you out of muddy situations. The dashboard cracks though so you need to avoid parking under direct sunlight for extended periods
E-cvt is very different from conventional CVT... Conventional CVT transmission uses belt that run between two conical pulleys, while e-CVT is a non belt gearbox with single gear that allows two power inputs (engine or electric moter-MG2 moter) to run the car. So speed of a car is determine by engine speed/RPM and not by gear ratio changing.. so this is why these hybrid cars make engine noises at higher speed because engine rpm is not compensated by gear ratio changing.. also hybrid cars tend to have worse gas mileage at high way because of the way how hybrid car is designed... At high way speed the engine will be always on and battery will always be low, and regenerative braking system will be less working because of less application of brakes, this makes hybrid car to be less fuel efficient at higher speed.
It being light it is for fuel efficiency
This car also comes with adaptive cruise control.. so ungeelezea uzuri wa adaptive cruise control
The other thing ungeelezea maintenance ya hybrid car... Na namna ya kuishi nayo. (Living with hybrid car si sawa na regular car.. kuna namna ya ku service battery kuhakikisha haifi kutokana na joto..
Something to remember, with hybrid cars, the mechanic person who is to work on these cars should real know what he is doing(qualified one who know how to work on hybrid electrical systems), the average mechanic person can't work on them unless it is for oil changing.. hapa Tanzania wengi wana-ziharibu.
Kwa wale wa Tanzania wanaotaka ushauri wa magari, service piga +255763503046.
Also Erick, can i get your contacts if you don't mind..
Good stuff brother, you did well in filling in on those gaps I will definitely share my contacts if you don't mind send me an email hello@carnversations.co.ke
Thanks bother.
Things to add..
With hybrid cars it is good to know where is the hybrid battery (at the back seat) na what are things to avoid loading in car with hybrid battery at the back seat..vitu kama maji(items that are liquid) vinatakiwa viwe properly handled ili kusiwe na spilling out kwakua maji yakiingia ndan ya battery hufanya corrosion (hybrid battery are not water resistant)
Pia avoid using 12v battery to jump start another non hybrid car,
Avoid leaving gas tank door open for more than 30min...non compliance to this may be very dangerous for yo car..kumbuka kwakua hybrid car engine not always is on so gasoline vapor ventilation ya hizi gari ni tofaut na non hybrid car, where non hybrid car ipo na charcoal canister kwa ajili ya catching of fuel vapor from the gas tank na kupeleka hizo vapour to engine kua burnt, but for hybrid it is different the mechanisms for handling fuel vapor ventilation.
What kills hybrid battery ni joto, sasa hybris cars zipo na dedicated fan for cooling hybrid batteries, sasa hii fan huwa na filter, filter tends to clog and limit airflow, so with limited air flow inasababisha cooling efficiency inapungua na kusababisha over heating of hybrid battery and premature failure of hybrid battery.
@@CARNVERSATIONS
Also what you were referring as hybrid battery was actually an electric power management module, where you will find inverter that amplify dc voltages to three phase electricity to power motor and electric ac compressor.. also in that module there is dc to dc converter that steps down higher dc voltages to 12 voltages required by various car systems like radio, lights, wipers, power window, central lock system, fuel pump also to charge a small 12 v battery as these cars don't have regular alternator.
Thanks for sharing your contact with me.
Most universities in USA are amazed by how ECVT works, its even already in their syllabus
@@tanzaniacarschannel6975 True, the battery is usually under the 2nd row seat
Point of correction, the Harrier Hybrid is a 2.5L, and the battery is stored under the rear seat. The component you pointed at the front is the Inverter/converter unit
Make sure to do an awards show at the end of the year for reviewed cars on the different categories...
The 2.0(non hybrid) is so sluggish especially uphill the 2.5l(hybrid) has more torque and you will enjoy especially during long journeys and overtaking. I have driven both for 300km each
I agree.The 2.0 is sluggish
Thank you 👍
To be precise this model car is AVU65 FOR AWD Hybrid. ZSU65 for Non hybrid AWD. ZSU60 2WD Non hybrid and ZSU65 AWD
I tried to compete with this car the other day kwa high way with a Nissan Advan 😂. Weh! nilirudisha tu dirisha yangu juu hata kama haiko tinted nika rudi home, fully humbled
Hii kitu haina mbio hivo sana bro
Your advan is sluggish
Hii kitu iko na about 200 horsepower. Advan iko around 110 😂😂. Huwezi ipata.
@@topnineshow nilikuwa nataka kumwonyesha its all about the driver but ole wangu 😅
@@Rassy_ hahaha.... Noma sana
I love Toyota Harrier 2014/15/16/18. so beautiful but lexus RX 450h Fsport hybrid conquers all.
Nobody reviews cars as good as Carnversations. Bless up.
Very detailed.
Thank you for your good words
Great content Erico.. requesting for the GOATs of offroad the Lc 70 series ama Lc 80 series
This car has the absolute looks. Love your content bro.
the ground clearance on the front bumper is quite low. this translates to poor approach angle especially when navigating poor terrains which may end up messing the bumper
Wachaa
try and review any Mitsubishi outlander from 2014.....great content over and out
Tumengojaaa hii kitu maze😂😂😂😂
@Erick with a CK, good one kama kawaida. Super. On the short videos tuchambulie story na number plates and what they mean for us when we see them on the road.....
I feel you didn't do this vehicle justice, so many gaps left on this review, like does it have brake discs both at the front and back wheels, or what makes those brakes so sharp? also how reliable is the engine since it has been reduced from 2400cc to 2000cc?
Thanks Erick this is quite educative. Was considering upgrading and this was my choice (non-hybrid). Feeling a bit hesitant because of the clearance (front bumper seems very close to the ground), the fact that you've said that its bulky and a bit light and being a soft off road. I often do like 25% off road.
Buy a high spec Forester,or a rav4
Please review a Nissan Skyline 350GT Hybrid. 0 to 100 km/h in 5.2 sec, 15KM/L and 340 HP
I love the car and it's worth the penny
Bring the Lexus rx350 and tell us why they have a completely different drive experience. Why is it so while they say that they are supposed to be the same vehicle .
Its All wheel drive but the rear wheels have an electric motor so thats why there is no hump at the middle. No shaft running to the rear but an electric cable to run the motor
Great job. Would love to see a comparison between Toyota Harrier and Audi Q5.
Mkawahi taka kupunish Mbugua, mumseti kwa boot ya Nissan March.
Great review Erick. Now I can't wait for Prado reviews. They confuse me as hell, TX,VX TXL,TZ ones from South Africa, Australia,Japan. It's all confusing.
They confuse me too,erick do a review of thia
Before he does lemme give you the basics it's all about trim level. Tx and GX are the base models with minimum equipments . TZ and TZG have a bit of more equipment but not of the highest range . Then there is the king VXL it has all bells and whistles ,has fully electric seats and rear seats ,rear differential locks and crawl control
@@ytterabdul5018great. And what's the difference between the south African, Australia and Japan one's
@@ytterabdul5018 and what the hell is Prado kakadu?
@@benerickndururi7891 Australia, Thailand and south Africa are just assembly points just like the way Isuzu have assembly point here in mombasa road general motors . Main manufacturers are Japan and Europe ( UK) the difference is that the Europe ones are more advanced like I said heated seats , cruise control and their speed is 220 while the japan ones are restricted to 180 but all are beasts
Best show ever
Nice one
Harrier is a leader in the kenyans
No once can dispute
Still waiting for the review on Peugeot 3008, 2016 model
Superb work as usual. Keep it up.
Great to see good African content about cars. Well done.
Sisi watu wa kale kagari kako na super charger 😂, are still waiting for a review on Nissan Dualis on the Crossover series!
Perfect Im supporting you
U should review Mistubishi RVR
Correction Erick,Regenerative braking uses kinetic energy to charge not heat
Editor, cheza na volume za each scenes, try to match and level them up ju saa zingine ziko chini na inabidi niongeze volume alafu zikikam juu lazma nimereduce volume. Kudos to your reviews.
I agree... I got mine last week 😌
Nice car. Thank you for the review, Erick, can you do a review of the Audi Q5 on the crossover SUV series?
hi Erick, my request; mitsubishi outlander prolly 2015 one
I'll be buying mine on Monday 🙏
How much did you get yours for?
Amen 😊
Congratulations bro.... I'll get mine some day hopefully 😢
Good review, waiting for a VW toureg and Audi q5
Hi Erick good content as usual. Tuletee bmw x1, lexus rx, na ofcos volvo xc60
Is it just me or is Erick struggling to give the car some credit...
Do a review of CROWN ATHLETE HYBRID New model plz🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
Great review
We need a series of review on double cabin
Listening to what you said about the 2014 Harrier, i feel like i drive a probox with my 2000 3000cc V6 harrier. Its a beast on the road but thats about it. Nothing more to add to it hahahahahahaah
atleast leo umekumbuka aunties. we love them 😂
Nice review Erick. I know you don't like Nissans but can you kindly review the Nissan Murano
How about a review of Toyota allion 265 AWD...thanks for your great content
Our rich aunties love Driving that car.
Hi Erick,,we need a Subaru impreza GH2 2011 review sasa......the one with 4 cam-shift.
How does it compare to the Vanguard it is replacing?
I would prefer a Benz over this for that price tag 🥰🥰 more powerful and more respectable
Thanks for your support
Comparing it forester or cx5 is skewed. You should be comparing to Kia Sorento.
Hi Eric, quick one.. which car would you buy with 1.5 million next after driving a 2003 Toyota Noah?
I like this show🙂 Big up from yo newest subscriber🥂
Thanks for the review. Now get SUVs to compare it with even if its in its own class
Yeah I think the lexus Rx-450 is a good option
really good reviews keep up the good work
This one wins on the looks....but I feel its a bit underpowered
You need to also do reviews of older versions like 2007 - 2010 as not everyone would buy a newer version tuskie specs vizuri
Nice reviews please review the Honda vezel
That's the same engine in the Voxy and Noah, of the same generation
Exactly my statement I thought of it 😂😂
Perfect review...kindly do a review of Toyota Fortuner 2022 model
Kindly do a review for the isuzu frr, and the fuso f1
nice job
The hybrid is 2.5l
I am not sure . I think the hybrid battery is not in the engine bay. It's a control system. It should be somewhere at the back seat . Not sure tho.
Yes.. what he was referring hybrid battery was actually an electric power management module, where you will find inverter that amplify dc voltages to three phase electricity to power motor and electric ac compressor.. also in that module there is dc to dc converter that step down higher dc voltages to 12 voltages required by various car systems like radio, lights, wipers, power window, central lock system, fuel pump etc,...
@CARNVERSATIONS First let me say you guys are spot on with the invaluable content you create here. I'm a real estate broker and I'm looking to upgrade my ride ( I need something to make an impression!). After extensive review I'm down to the Harrier or Honda CRV between 2014-2020. So do help me make the right decision Bro which should I get?
What's the difference with use cars from the Japanese market Vs the Singapore market???
Erick you forgot to to a 0-100kms test for this harrier
*do
I love sharp breaks
Kindly do a review on Nissan Leaf
My dream car
Hi Erick,,we need a double-cab review sasa..a Ford Raptor would come in handy😂
We wacha how can u compare dem Akona haga na mwenye hana
Na mbona auntie$ wanaown flats and sugarmummies hupenda hii gari?
Hahaha... Hii ndio machine wanapenda.
😂🤣 unakaa Juu Juu ..
Also do a review of FJ CRUISER.
Advise on Harrier 2017 with 4 DST engine
Fanya review ya Mitsubishi Outlander.
Thanks for good content. Please review the petrol Mazda cx3.
Hello kindly asking if you can look for tractor Tt75-90
What of between harrier and a vanguard which is better
Nice review,, still requesting for the review of ISUZU DMAX double cab
With the rear music speaker in the boot, Toyota copied the idea from 2012 Mitsubishi outlander
Its got a jbl music system. And its not a joke. The bose in nissan murono. Bose in Q5 mtu ametaja apo juu ni upuss tuu
Great show.. asante 👍
Horse power u never mentioned
Heeeey, Carniversations.... Thank for the Toyota Harrier 2014 upclose.... would you bring us lexus? for me lexus RX 450h maybe even compare it to the Harrier?
i felt that youd have gone deeper about the two engine variants
Kindly review Subaru crosstrek
I saw bootspace and I thought mbugua😂😂
How is the 2006 240G? 2400cc?
This and cx5 any thoughts?
Cool car also I wish u should review Mistubishi RVR
Have you done the crv new model
I have a few questions,is the previous generation of harrier more hardy and off-road capable than the new generation?why have you said it not fair to compare the harrier with the likes of Forester and CX-5,are they better or harrier is?
Harrier is way better and luxurious
Harrier is more luxurious. Forester has more power, and it's AWD.
If I had Harrier money, I would buy a higher specced Forester XT and it would certainly outdo the harrier!
@@topnineshow Wow! I like your idea,with cash that can buy harrier it wise to buy a high spec Forester which will definitely outdo the harrier.onther concern,is the previous generation of harrier hardy than the new?
@@brianmwirigi200 second concern I can't answer as I haven't had any experience with that.
I have owned the previous version harrier 4wd, great clearance, hardy 2.4l engine. The interior space is good compared to some its competitors like tiguan. The 4wd is not sophisticated though but it will get you out of muddy situations. The dashboard cracks though so you need to avoid parking under direct sunlight for extended periods
Do a review for Honda Vezel Hybrid
Review an audi q5
What's your opinion on Dualis
Comparing this car toyota harrier new shape and Toyota mark x wich car is more faster
mark x is still greater in perfomance.Harrier is sleek and comfortable but underpowered
Mark x is faster it is like comparing a probox and a bughatti
Mark x is faster. But hio ni gari ya 25 year olds and below.
Do also a review of double cabs
It's my favourite 👍
Brother best reviews but plz show land cruiser zx Japanese imported...