Overview of the 2022 Toyota Highlander

If you’re looking for a new ride with an impressive range of features and options, the 2022 Toyota Highlander might be your ideal pick. This family SUV comes in a variety of trims and includes hybrid versions to meet your fuel efficiency needs while never sacrificing drivability, comfort, or power. At Keith Pierson Toyota, we want you to drive off the lot in a vehicle you adore. Read on to learn more about the Highlander and all this great ride can offer you.

Options

You’ll be delighted at the Highlander’s available trims and editions. Enjoy L, LE, XLE, XSE, Limited, and Platinum options. If you’d rather go hybrid, you can choose the LE, XLE, Limited, and Platinum trims. There are even special edition models like the Hybrid XLE Bronze Edition to match all your needs.

Performance

Your standard Highlander options come with a 3.5-liter, V-6 engine that works with an eight-speed automatic transmission to deliver an impressive 295 horsepower. Select either front or all-wheel drive to match this powerful machine. As far as driving goes, expect stable handling that is perfect for taking this family SUV wherever you need to go. 

With the hybrid options, you’ll get a 2.5-liter, four-cylinder engine combined with two electric motors. Together, these engines give you 243 horsepower. You’ll also enjoy continuously variable automatic transmission and the ability to choose between front and all-wheel drive options. Although slightly lower in power than its non-electric relatives, the Highlander hybrids more than makeup for this deficiency with their drivability and gas mileage. 

Gas Mileage

The EPA estimates that the Highlander’s standard V-6 can give you up to 29 mpg on the highway, 21 mpg in the city, and 24 mpg combined when you select the front-wheel drive option. For all-wheel drive, you’ll get 27 mpg on the highway, 20 mpg in the city, and 23 mpg combined. Not too shabby for an SUV as powerful and enjoyable as this one.

For the hybrids, sit back and relax with front-wheel drive options, offering 35 mpg on the highway, 36 mpg in the city, and 35 mpg combined. If you switch to all-wheel drive, you’ll get 34 mpg on the highway, 35 mpg in the city, and 35 mpg combined. No matter which Highlander option you choose, you’ll surely be able to reach your destination while leaving gas stations in your dust.

Exterior Features

If you want to blend in with everyone else on the road, the Highlander may not be for you. When you drive off in this vehicle, you’ll enjoy bold, chiseled lines that give your ride a refined but powerful look. All trims offer luxury and performance features like LED projector headlights with Daytime Running Lights, High Solar Energy-Absorbing glass on front side windows, color-keyed side rocker panels, and lower molding. If you want to go bolder, though, there’s also a Highlander for that. 

The XSE option offers an attention-grabbing mesh front grille, blacked-out accents, and lower side skirts, giving a sportier look. The Bronze Edition comes with enhanced features like rain-sensing, washer-linked, variable, intermittent windshield wipers, intermittent rear wipers, and stunning bronze-finished alloy wheels. If any of these options sound good to you, stop in today to examine all the available Highlanders at your local Toyota dealer.

Interior Cabin

Every Highlander on the lot will have enough space to fit the entire crew. The L and LE trim levels come with eight-passenger seating that uses bench seats in the second and third rows. On higher trim models, you’ll get seven-passenger seating with second-row captain’s chairs. With any of these options, a person can lay back and stretch out inside the generous cabin space. If you’re traveling in your Highlander, you can expect to fit four carry-on suitcases in the trunk along with your full car of passengers.

In terms of interior features, you won’t be left in the cold with the Highlander. Enjoy three-zone automatic climate control with air filter, separate second-row control panel, individual temperature settings for driver, front passenger and rear-seat passengers, and second-and third-row vents in even the most basic model. You’ll also get power door locks with a shift-linked automatic lock/unlock feature, a soft-touch roll-top center console with a removable utility tray, 14 cup/bottle holders, dual sun visors with sliding function and illuminated vanity mirrors, five USB ports, and two 12V outlets.

For even more luxury, select the upper Limited and Platinum options. You’ll enjoy a 7-inch color LCD Multi-Information Display in your meter cluster, displaying an odometer, trip/average fuel economy, cruising range, average speed, cruise control guide, audio status, hands-free incoming call notices, and telephone information. On all-wheel drive models, this display also includes all-wheel drive torque distribution. On hybrid models, your information center includes an Eco Driving Indicator and an energy monitor. Other upper-level features include ambient interior lighting, an ornamental dash trim, and faux wood door trim to make for a smooth and stylish trip.

Entertainment

Entertainment comes standard with your Highlander ride. Enjoy an 8-inch infotainment system on most trims. With the Limited and Platinum, you’ll get a larger 12.3-inch display. Toyota offers SiriusXM satellite radio, a 4G LTE Wi-Fi hotspot, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and Amazon Alexa integration for all models to keep you up to date no matter where you are. If you’d like to upgrade your experience, you can select Highlander’s premium JBL audio system, which uses 11 speakers and 1,200 watts. This feature comes as an option on the XSE and standard on the Limited and Platinum trims.

Safety

Drive with peace of mind knowing that the Highlander has all the latest safety features to keep you and your passengers safe. A driver-assistance package includes adaptive cruise control, lane-keeping assist, automated emergency braking with pedestrian detection, and automatic high-beam headlamps. You’ll also get blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert and lane-departure warning with lane-keeping assist standard on all trims. Prepare for the road ahead with the Highlander’s thoughtful safety features.

At Keith Pierson Toyota, we want all of our customers to find the Toyota vehicle that matches their driving needs, lifestyle, and preferences. We think the Highlander is a great option for those looking to travel in comfort and style without sacrificing fuel efficiency or power. If you can’t afford a new one, we also have used Highlanders for sale as well. If you’d like to learn more about this vehicle, or any other great Toyota options, you can always contact us today. We can’t wait to help you find the Toyota of your dreams.

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