*Excludes tax, tag, and $698 dealer fee ($698 administrative/documentary fee). **2023 projected EPA-estimated mpg rating estimates as determined by manufacturer. EPA estimates not available at time of posting. Use for comparison purposes only. Your mileage will vary for many reasons, including your vehicle's condition and how/where you drive.
The Toyota Highlander is a standout in the midsize SUV market with its wide range of trims, choice of powertrains, and long list of standard equipment. For the 2023 model year, the Highlander has a new 2.4-liter engine to replace the V-6. It also has a new 12.3-inch infotainment screen and a 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster for the higher trim levels. Here's a closer look at what you can get with the 2023 Toyota Highlander.
The entry-level Highlander L comes with 18-inch alloy wheels, heated and power-adjustable side mirrors, LED headlights, rear privacy glass, and LED taillights. Stepping up to the LE adds LED fog lights and a height-adjustable power liftgate, while the XLE adds a hands-free liftgate, a power moonroof, and silver roof rails.
Choose the XSE for chrome exterior trim, color-keyed side rocker panels, black roof rails, and twin exhaust outlets, or go with the Limited for high-output LED fog lights, 20-inch chrome wheels, and LED daytime running lights. At the top of the lineup, the Platinum gains a panoramic sunroof, adaptive headlights, and illuminated front-door scuff plates.
Power for the 2023 Highlander comes from a new 2.4-liter turbo four-cylinder gas engine with 265 horsepower and 310 pound-feet of torque. It comes standard with front-wheel drive and offers all-wheel drive as an option.
The new four-cylinder engine has more thrust than the outgoing V-6. You'll feel it when you press on the gas and accelerate from a stop. The ride in the Highlander is comfortable and smooth, but if you want a sportier feel, the XSE quickens up the throttle response and steering.
There's room for up to eight in the Highlander L and LE. The higher-end models have second-row captain's chairs, reducing seating to seven. Cloth upholstery comes standard, and every trim has a power-adjustable driver's seat. You'll get Toyota's SofTex simulated leather upholstery in the XLE, which also adds heated front seats and a power-adjustable front passenger seat. Step up to the Limited for a heated steering wheel, driver's seat memory settings, and leather upholstery.
The entry-level Highlander models have an 8-inch touchscreen for the infotainment system and come with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, satellite radio, and Amazon Alexa. A Wi-Fi hotspot is also available for any trim. The XSE and XLE offer the new 12.3-inch touch screen, which comes standard in the Limited and Platinum. The high-end trims also upgrade to an 11-speaker JBL stereo system
The 2023 Highlander comes with Toyota Safety Sense 2.5+. This group of safety equipment includes a forward collision warning system, automatic braking, pedestrian detection, and lane-departure warning. It also includes full-speed adaptive cruise control, road sign recognition, and automatic high-beam headlights. The LE gains a blind-spot monitor and rear cross-traffic alert, and the Limited adds to this with front and rear parking sensors.
A 360-degree surround-view camera is also available for the Limited, with a top-down view around the SUV. Step up again to the Platinum for a digital rearview mirror and a head-up display.
ADDITIONAL PRICING AND VEHICLE INFORMATION:
*Above-stated prices do not include Tax, tag and $698 dealer administrative/documentary fee additional. May not represent the actual vehicle. (Options, colors, trim and body style may vary.) Dealer is not responsible for errors or omissions by 3rd parties.
