Toyota Highlander
Introduced in Canada back in 2001, the Highlander is now halfway through its fourth generation. The lineup includes six trim levels (LE, XLE, XLE Bronze Edition, XSE, Limited and Platinum) and two powertrain options—a turbocharged 2.4-litre four-cylinder engine producing 265 horsepower and a hybrid system built around a 2.5-litre four-cylinder engine that delivers 243 net horsepower. Driving the Highlander is not a thrilling experience by any stretch, but this midsize SUV offers safe, reliable transportation.
Toyota Highlander
| Pricing | |
|---|---|
| MSRP | CA$52,650 |
| Fees | CA$1,930 |
| Gas guzzler tax | CA$0 |
| Monthly payments | CA$991/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 | 53 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 | 6.7 L/100km |
| Highway | 6.8 L/100km |
| Combined | 6.7 L/100km |
| Autonomy | 970 km |
| Electric autonomy | N/A |
| CO₂ emissions | 158 g/km |
| Equipment | |
| Sunroof | standard |
| Heated front seats | standard |
| Heated rear seats | not available |
| Heated steering wheel | standard |
| Ventilated front seats | 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 |
| GPS | not available |
| Infotainment | |
| Front USB ports | standard |
| Rear USB ports | standard |
| Apple CarPlay compatible | standard |
| Android Auto compatible | standard |
| Sirius XM | standard |
| Bluetooth audio | standard |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | not available |
| Wireless phone charging | standard |
| Steering / Suspension / Brakes / Tires | |
| Steering | rack and pinion, electric assistance |
| Front suspension | independent, Macpherson strut |
| Rear suspension | independent, multi-link |
| Front brakes | Disc (ABS) |
| Rear brakes | Disc (ABS) |
| Front tires | P235/65R18 |
| Rear tires | P235/65R18 |
| 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 | 2,050 kg (4,519 lb) |
| Capacities | |
| Passengers | 8 |
| Trunk | between 453 l and 2,387 l |
| Fuel tank | 65 l (14 gal) |
| Towing capacity | 1,588 kg (3,501 lb) |
| Performance | |
| 0-100 km/h | 8.6 s (estimated) |
| 80-120 km/h | 6.4 s (estimated) |
| Top speed | N/A |
| Braking distance | 42 m |
| Warranty | |
| Base warranty | 3 years/60,000 km |
| Powertrain warranty | 5 years/100,000 km |
| The Car Guide rating | |
| Fuel economy | 8/10 |
| Reliability | 9/10 |
| Safety | 8/10 |
| Infotainment | 7/10 |
| Driving | 6/10 |
| Overall | 7/10 |
| Average | 76%(view ratings) |