The Toyota Highlander Hybrid is a three-row, eight-seater SUV perfect for big families. It is versatile, stylish, and efficient in five trims: LE, XLE, Bronze Edition, Limited, and Platinum. This SUV with a hybrid engine is feature-loaded and offers an excellent ride for everyday commutes as well as occasional getaways. It also offers exceptional fuel economy and is equipped with lots of standard safety features, along with comfortable interiors, large towing capacity, and much more!

Toyota – Brand

Toyota is a Japanese automobile manufacturer offering a variety of vehicles, including the world’s first-ever hybrid, the Toyota Prius. The brand’s fuel-efficient hybrid vehicles deliver substantial savings to eco-conscious drivers.

Toyota Highlander Hybrid – Features

Interiors

The interiors of the new Toyota Highlander Hybrid have been designed to keep the whole family comfortable. The three rows of elegant seats can comfortably accommodate up to 8 occupants. The Highlander Hybrid has heated and ventilated leather-trimmed front seats in the XLE models for comfort and luxury. The optional panoramic sunroof allows you to enjoy the breeze and the natural light. There are two sets of latch connectors for the second-row rear seats and an upper tether anchor for the second-and third-row rear middle seats for installing child car seats.

Exterior

The new Toyota Highlander Hybrid is 16.2 feet long, and its curb weight ranges from 4330 to 4595 pounds. The Highlander Hybrid will leave an impression wherever you drive it. The chiseled front fascia and dynamic front grille add to the overall appearance of the SUV. Other exterior features of the vehicle are LED headlights, LED fog lights, and LED taillights.

Engine

A 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine is combined with two electric motors and produces an output of 243 hp and 186 lb-ft of torque. The Highlander Hybrid is available in four-wheel drive and all-wheel drive configurations. There are five drive modes: Sport, Eco, Normal Mode, EV Mode, and Trail Mode.

Fuel economy

The new Toyota Highlander Hybrid has a great fuel economy of 35 mpg combined with all-wheel drive. The hybrid SUV with front-wheel drive has ratings of 36 mpg in the city, 35 mpg on the highway, and 36 mpg combined. The SUV also comes with an electronically controlled Continuously Variable Transmission which launches the SUV quickly.

Safety features
The new Toyota Highlander Hybrid has earned a five-star rating from NHTSA and was the Top Safety Pick+ by the IIHS. Some driver assistance features include pedestrian detection, full-speed adaptive cruise control, blind spot monitoring, automatic high beams, lane departure alert, and steering assist.

Cargo space

Behind the third row, the new Toyota Highlander Hybrid offers a cargo space of 16 cu ft. The second row has a space of 48.4 cu ft; when the second and third rows are folded down, the space increases to 84.3 cu ft.

Towing capacity

The Highlander Hybrid has a maximum towing capacity of 3500 pounds when properly equipped.

Technology

When it comes to the tech specs in the new Toyota Highlander Hybrid, the standard is the 8-inch touchscreen multimedia system with Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, and Amazon Alexa, a six-speaker stereo satellite radio, Bluetooth, five USB ports, and a Wi-fi hotspot. Some other available infotainment options include a 12.3- inch touchscreen, an 11-speaker JBL premium audio system, and wireless device charging.

New in the Toyota Highlander Hybrid

The Bronze edition is a new trim addition offering an extra dose of style, with a unique cement or wind chill pearl exterior paint and 18-inch bronze-colored wheels. The interiors also have bronze accent upholstery and door sill protectors. Standard in the Bronze Edition is a hands-free power liftgate, a 10-way power driver seat with memory, a digital rear-view mirror, puddle lamps, a 1500-watt power outlet, LED daytime running lamps, and rain-sensing wipers.