Toyota Highlander 2023 Review

Toyota Highlander 2023 Review

Toyota Highlander 2023 Review

When it was introduced for the 2001 model year, the Toyota Highlander quickly won over buyers thanks to its comfortable ride made possible by its unibody platform. More than two decades later, the Highlander remains a popular option in Toyota’s lineup, although it has grown significantly in size.
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0.229 -> When it was introduced for the 2001 model year, the Toyota Highlander quickly won over
2.05 -> buyers thanks to its comfortable ride made possible by its unibody platform.
5.2 -> More than two decades later, the Highlander remains a popular option in Toyota's lineup,
9.61 -> although it has grown significantly in size.
12.16 -> The latest model arrived in 2020 and enters 2023 with various updates intended to keep
14.4 -> this three-row crossover fresh.
15.61 -> It competes with the Kia Telluride, Honda Pilot, Ford Explorer, and Mazda CX-90.
21.619 -> The Highlander is a safe bet for those who want plenty of seating as well as the extra
25.34 -> ride height that a minivan doesn't offer.
26.49 -> Its driving dynamics aren't exciting, and we noted that the XLE model doesn't feel particularly
28.369 -> agile, but most folks will find it easy to maneuver in daily driving.
31.119 -> We've praised the Highlander's ample cargo space, large infotainment screens, and the
35.381 -> hybrid model's fuel economy.
36.6 -> Toyota has taken measures to address one of our biggest gripes with the gasoline model;
40.989 -> we found the V-6 to be all but devoid of low-end punch.
46.8 -> A new turbocharged 2.4-liter inline four-cylinder engine joins the lineup for 2023 with slightly
50.649 -> less horsepower and a lot more torque, which should remedy the old powerplant's deficiency.
53.379 -> Although the Highlander offers seating for seven to eight occupants, third-row legroom
54.989 -> is cramped.
55.989 -> Some rivals including the Kia Telluride do a better job of providing enough space for
56.989 -> adults in the rear.
57.989 -> Those prioritizing feature content, safety ratings, and Toyota's proven quality may be
59.35 -> able to look beyond this shortcoming, however.
61.149 -> The Highlander isn't a perfect minivan alternative, but the latest round of updates add lots of
66.74 -> appeal.
67.74 -> Toyota offers the Highlander with just one engine option: a turbocharged 2.4-liter inline
72.36 -> four-cylinder developing 265 hp and 309 lb-ft of torque versus the outgoing V-6 unit's 295
74.65 -> hp and 263 lb-ft.
75.65 -> FWD is standard and AWD is available.
76.65 -> An eight-speed automatic is the only available transmission across the gasoline Highlander
77.65 -> range.
78.65 -> Toyota estimates the Highlander will return 24 mpg in combined city and highway driving,
79.65 -> which is what the 2022 FWD Highlander delivered.
80.65 -> For improved fuel economy, look to the Highlander Hybrid, which Toyota estimates will achieve
81.65 -> 36 mpg combined.
82.65 -> Also offered with a choice of FWD and AWD, this model features a 2.5-liter four-cylinder
83.65 -> engine and two electric motors for a combined system output of 243 hp.
84.65 -> One of the coolest interior features of the 2023 Toyota Highlander is the pair of storage
85.65 -> shelves placed along the dash.
86.65 -> The first is under the vents below the infotainment screen; on higher trim levels, there's a wireless
88.52 -> mobile device charging dock here.
89.52 -> The second is a wide shelf above the glove compartment on the passenger side, useful
91.04 -> for stashing cell phones or other small objects.
92.04 -> The 2022 Highlander received a 2022 Top Safety Pick+ award from the IIHS.
94.509 -> The NHTSA gave this vehicle an overall rating of five stars, the highest possible, with
95.509 -> four stars in the frontal crash and rollover tests, and five stars in the side crash test.
99.003 -> The 2023 Toyota Highlander comes equipped with the Toyota Safety Sense 2.5+ (TSS 2.5+)
101.02 -> suite of driver assist and active safety features including adaptive cruise control, lane keep
106.27 -> assist, front automatic emergency braking, emergency steering assist, road sign recognition,
111.77 -> and automatic high-beams.
112.77 -> Toyota also includes hill start control, trailer sway control, and downhill assist control.
117.369 -> Toyota updated the Highlander's infotainment system for 2023.
122.1 -> Limited and Platinum models now receive a standard 12.3-inch infotainment touchscreen
126.99 -> and 12.3-inch full digital instrument display with four appearance modes that Toyota calls
132.18 -> Casual, Smart, Tough, and Sporty.
134.09 -> The 12.3-inch infotainment touchscreen is also available on the XLE and XSE trim levels
137.88 -> which use a standard 8.0-inch display and are equipped with a 7.0-inch instrument cluster
141 -> screen.
142 -> The Highlander L and LE use a standard 8.0-inch infotainment touchscreen and a 7.0-inch instrument
143 -> cluster screen.
144 -> All trims include Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Amazon Alexa, Bluetooth, and Wi-Fi hotspot
145 -> capability.
146 -> Toyota also offers built-in navigation.
147 -> For 2023, power-folding mirrors have been added to Limited and Platinum trim levels.
148 -> XLE, XSE, Limited, and Platinum models have a hands-free power liftgate.

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