Toyota Highlander
Completely redesigned for 2020, the Highlander merely gets a sportier XSE trim for 2021. Standard performance is delivered by a 295-horsepower V6 engine that can tow up to 5,000 pounds. The hybrid variant is less potent at 243 horsepower and 3,500 pounds of towing. However, it burns just 6.7 L/100 km of fuel on average. Now that’s impressive. Inside, don’t miss the available 12.3-inch centre touchscreen—the largest in the segment.
Toyota Highlander
| Pricing | |
|---|---|
| MSRP | CA$48,450 |
| Fees | CA$1,860 |
| Gas guzzler tax | CA$0 |
| Monthly payments | CA$912/month |
| Powertrain | |
| Combined power | 243 hp |
| Combined torque | N/A |
| Engine | 2,5 l I-4 |
| Power | 186 hp @ 6,000 rpm (139 kW) |
| Torque | 175 lb·ft @ 4,400 rpm (237 N·m) |
| Induction | Atmospheric |
| Fuel type | N/A |
| Engine | Electric (front, center) |
| Power | 180 hp (134 kW) |
| Torque | 199 lb·ft (270 N·m) |
| Engine | Electric (rear, center) |
| Power | 54 hp (40 kW) |
| Torque | 89 lb·ft (121 N·m) |
| Transmission | CVT |
| Drivetrain | AWD |
| Hybrid / Electric | |
| Battery type | Nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) |
| Energy | 1.9 kWh |
| Voltage | 288 V |
| Charging times |
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| Cooling | N/A |
| Drivetrain structure | N/A |
| Vehicle type / Category | |
| Vehicle type | SUV |
| Category | Hybrid / Plug-in Hybrid, Mid-size SUV |
| Assembly | Princeton, IN, US |
| Generation | 4 |
| Fuel efficiency / Autonomy | |
| City | 6.6 L/100km |
| Highway | 6.8 L/100km |
| Combined | 6.7 L/100km |
| Autonomy | 970 km |
| Electric autonomy | N/A |
| CO₂ emissions | 156 g/km |
| Equipment | |
| Heated front seats | standard |
| Heated rear seats | not available |
| Heated steering wheel | not available |
| Head-up display | not available |
| Surround-view camera | not available |
| Smart key | standard |
| Blindspot detection | standard |
| Forward collision warning | standard |
| Autonomous emergency braking | standard |
| Lane departure warning | standard |
| Adaptive cruise control | standard |
| Remote engine start | not available |
| GPS | standard |
| Infotainment | |
| Auxiliary audio input | standard |
| CD player | standard |
| Apple CarPlay compatible | standard |
| Android Auto compatible | standard |
| Sirius XM | standard |
| Bluetooth audio | standard |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | optional |
| Wireless phone charging | not available |
| Steering / Suspension / Brakes / Tires | |
| Steering | rack and pinion |
| Turning diameter | 12 m (39′) |
| Front suspension | independent, Macpherson strut |
| Rear suspension | independent, short/long arm |
| Front brakes | Disc (ABS) |
| Rear brakes | Disc (ABS) |
| Front tires | P235/65TR18 |
| Rear tires | P235/65TR18 |
| Safety | |
| Seat belts | 8 |
| Dimensions / Weight | |
| Length | 4,950 mm (195″) |
| Width | 1,930 mm (76″) |
| Height | 1,730 mm (68″) |
| Wheelbase | 2,850 mm (112″) |
| Weight | 2,040 kg (4,497 lb) |
| Capacities | |
| Passengers | 8 |
| Trunk | between 454 l and 2,387 l |
| Fuel tank | 65 l (14 gal) |
| Towing capacity | 1,588 kg (3,501 lb) |
| Performance | |
| 0-100 km/h | N/A |
| 80-120 km/h | N/A |
| Top speed | N/A |
| Braking distance | N/A |
| Warranty | |
| Base warranty | 3 years/60,000 km |
| Powertrain warranty | 5 years/100,000 km |
| The Car Guide rating | |
| Fuel economy | 9/10 |
| Reliability | 9/10 |
| Safety | 8/10 |
| Infotainment | 6/10 |
| Driving | 6/10 |
| Overall | 7/10 |
| Average | 76%(view ratings) |