Toyota Highlander 2022 Review Prices , and Pictures
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Based on 1 reviewsMSRP range: $35,205 - $49,510
- Comfortable, quiet ride
- Easy to see out of
- Good power and fuel economy from V6 engine
- Third row is kids-only
- Below-average cargo space behind the third-row seat
- No major changes expected for 2022
- Part of the fourth Highlander generation introduced for 2020
After a full redesign for the 2020 model year, the Toyota Highlander will head into the 2022 model year mostly unchanged. This is Toyota's three-row crossover SUV that's bigger than the RAV4 but not as cumbersome to drive as the brand's truck-based Sequoia SUV. The Highlander's easygoing road manners should easily suit most buyers' needs.
We also like the Highlander's comfortable seats, smooth ride quality and strong V6 engine. But this Toyota is held back by its cramped third-row seating and smaller cargo space behind those seats. If cargo space is a priority, it's worth checking out the impressive Kia Telluride (and related Hyundai Palisade) as well as the Honda Pilot or Volkswagen Atlas. Still interested? Check out our Expert Rating below to get our in-depth take on the ups and downs of the Highlander.
Which Highlander does MatoCar recommend?
Toyota hasn't released all the info for the 2022 Highlander, but we think little will change as it moves into its third model year. Given that, the XLE trim should work out well for most Highlander shoppers. It has all the necessities found on the L and LE plus some desirable extras such as heated front seats, simulated leather upholstery and second-row sunshades.[Editor's note: The following information is based on last year's 2021 Highlander. We expect the 2022 model will have a similar lineup, and we'll update this section once we have complete information.] The Toyota Highlander is a midsize three-row SUV with seating for eight passengers. Midgrade trims and above swap the second-row bench for captain's chairs, reducing capacity to seven passengers. All models are powered by a 3.5-liter V6 engine (295 horsepower, 263 lb-ft of torque) that is mated to an eight-speed automatic transmission that drives the front wheels. All-wheel-drive is available on all trims as an option. There's also a Highlander Hybrid that we review separately on MatoCar.
There are six trims: L, LE, XLE, XSE, Limited and Platinum. Note that some of the Highlander's extra features on the upper trims are offered on supporting trims as options.
The base L trim comes well appointed with feature highlights that include:
- LED headlights
- Heated mirrors
- Remote keyless entry and ignition
- Power-adjustable driver's seat
- Tri-zone automatic climate control
- Second- and third-row 60/40-split folding seats
- 8-inch infotainment touchscreen
- Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and Amazon Alexa smartphone integration
- Six-speaker audio system
- Onboard Wi-Fi hotspot
- Emergency communications (Toyota's Safety Connect)
- Toyota's Safety Sense suite of advanced safety features:
- Frontal collision mitigation (warns you of an impending collision and applies the brakes in certain scenarios)
- Adaptive cruise control (adjusts speed to maintain a constant distance between the vehicle and the car in front)
- Automatic high beams
- Lane tracing assist (makes minor steering corrections to help keep the vehicle centered in its lane)
- Traffic sign reader
The LE trim adds a handful of convenience and safety features such as:
- Foglights
- Height-adjustable power liftgate
- Leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob
- Blind-spot monitor (alerts you if a vehicle in the next lane over is in your blind spot)
The seven-passenger XLE upgrades the Highlander with:
- Roof rails
- Sunroof
- Wireless charging pad
- Auto-dimming rearview mirror
- Simulated leather upholstery (SofTex)
- Heated front seats
- Second-row captain's chairs
- Second-row sunshades
- A larger driver information display
The XSE trim represents the sporty choice in the lineup and adds:
- Unique sporty styling cues
- Sport suspension
- Interior ambient lighting
- Navigation system
Stepping up to the Limited trim adds plenty of luxury items that include:
- Front and rear parking sensors
- Hands-free liftgate
- Leather upholstery
- Ventilated front seats
- Additional front seat adjustments and memory functions
- Heated steering wheel
- Household power outlet
- Intercom system that broadcasts the driver's voice through the speakers
- 11-speaker JBL audio system
At the top of the range, the Platinum goes all-in with:
- Adaptive headlights (swivel as you turn the steering wheel for better illumination in curves)
- Automatic wipers
- Panoramic sunroof
- Head-up display (displays important information in your sight line onto the windshield)
- Digital rearview mirror (allows you to see out the back even with a fully loaded cargo area)
- Heated second-row seats
- Surround-view camera system (gives you a top-down view of the Highlander and its surroundings for tight parking situations)
- 12.3-inch touchscreen
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