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2022 Toyota Highlander : An overview

Find a complete overview of the 2022 Toyota Highlander, including key features and specifications, trims, inventory, alternatives, and other useful information. Read more

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Fuel Economy:6.7 - 10.3 City/HWY combined
Horsepower:243 - 295 hp
Drivetrain:All-Wheel Drive
Engine:Gasoline, Hybrid
Torque:175 - 263 ft-lb
Seats:7 - 8

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The 2022 Toyota Highlander has 11 trims. Below you will be able to review and compare them.

11 trims available

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History/Overview

Through four generations and more than 20 years, the Toyota Highlander has been the brand’s offering in the mid-size SUV segment. In fact, it was among the first mid-sizers in the now famously popular crossover category that serves family-oriented buyers who aren’t keen on driving a minivan. The fourth-gen Highlander arrived as a 2020 model.

What’s New/Key Changes From Last Year

For 2022, Toyota makes AWD standard across the Highlander range, which means the disappearance of last year’s entry-level L FWD trim level. XLE and XSE trims gain a heated steering wheel, XLE models and up get a power front passenger seat, and there’s a new hybrid-only package with bronze trim elements and a few extra features.

Available Trims

Toyota offers the Highlander in LE, XLE, XSE, and Limited trim levels. A 3.5L V6/eight-speed automatic powertrain is standard in all four, while LE, XLE, and Limited can be optioned to a hybrid setup with a 2.5L engine, electric motors, and a continuously variable transmission. As mentioned above, AWD is standard in all trims and with both powertrains.

Standard Features

LE trim’s highlights start with a Toyota Safety Sense 2.5+ suite of automatic high beams, lane tracing assist, radar cruise control, lane departure alert with steering assist, forward collision mitigation, and pedestrian/cyclist detection.

You also get passive keyless entry, an 8.0-inch touchscreen, six-speaker audio, heated front seats, a power driver’s seat, three-zone A/C, LED headlights, 18-inch alloy wheels, and a front wiper de-icer.

LE Hybrid adds a power tailgate, LED fog lights, and heated side mirrors.

Gas-powered XLE models build on LE Hybrid with blind spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, rear door sunshades, integrated home remote, power front passenger seat, Softex upholstery, 7.0-inch driver info display, and a sunroof.

In gas models, XSE gets wireless phone charging, sport-tuned suspension, second-row captain’s chairs, ambient lighting, and 20-inch wheels.

Limited’s notable additions are front parking sensors, rear cross-traffic braking, hands-free tailgate, navigation, 11-speaker audio, leather upholstery, ventilated front seats, heated steering wheel, and a panoramic roof. Non-hybrid also get a driver’s seat with adjustable lumbar and bottom cushion.

Key Options

A Limited Platinum package adds a bird’s-eye view camera, 12.3-inch touchscreen, digital rearview mirror, heated second-row seats, and platinum bumper trim.

And in XLE Hybrid models, a Bronze Edition pack brings a multi-adjustable driver’s seat, 1,500-watt power outlet, digital rearview mirror, rain-sensing wipers, ambient lighting, 11-speaker audio, second-row captain’s chairs, and puddle lights.

Fuel Economy

Toyota’s fuel consumption estimates for the Highlander are 6.6/6.8 L/100 km (city/highway) for the hybrid powertrain, and 11.8/8.6 L/100 km for V6-powered models.

Competition

The Toyota Highlander’s main competitors are the Ford Explorer, Volkswagen Atlas, Kia Sorento, Kia Telluride, Hyundai Palisade, Honda Pilot, Nissan Pathfinder, Mazda CX-9, GMC Acadia, Chevrolet Traverse, and Dodge Durango.

Trader Scores

This score is awarded by our team of expert reviewers after extensive testing of the car.

Score
7.6
Design
7.0
User Friendliness
7.0
Comfort
7.0
Everyday Usability
8.0
Driving dynamics
7.0
Powertrain
7.0
Efficiency
10.0
Value for money
8.0
Equipment
7.0
Safety
8.0

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