2022 Toyota Highlander – 8 Seater SUV New Exterior, Interior & Features

Hey Guys, The 2021 Toyota Highlander starts at $34,810, which is one of the highest base prices among midsize SUVs. There are five higher trim levels that each increase by a few thousand dollars, until you reach the top-of-the-line Highlander Platinum at $46,965.

What does it take to be a best seller in a market as competitive as the mid-size suv class just ask the toyota highlander which has top to segment sales charts for five years and counting its success is thanks in no small part to its sleek fourth generation design which ups the annie even further with its unbeatable formula of style performance and premium features

This modern highlander family exemplifies versatility with gasoline hybrid front wheel drive and all-wheel drive variations across all six of its core grades but for 2022 there’s now also a special hybrid exclusive bronze edition sprucing up the lineup with an added dash of glitz let’s take a closer look highlander sculpted exterior offers an unmistakable design

That conveys both power and sophistication this organic styling makes a statement whether it’s pulling up to the restaurant for date night or cruising down the highway with your crew on a weekend trip this exterior isn’t just about looks though with highlander also offering standard led lighting on all grades as well as an available hands-free power rear lift gate

That enables cargo area access even with hands full of grocery bags or sports equipment highlanders exterior also sports an available moon roof or in the case of the platinum grain a power panoramic view moon roof and speaking of the roof all 2022 grades are now available with silver trimmed roof rails a feature that was previously only offered on limited and

Platinum models but when it comes to truly standing out two highlander grades clearly take the cake the bold and sporty xsc with its unique front-end black accents 20-inch wheels and twin-tip exhaust and the all-new bronze edition which takes the hybrid xle’s refined appearance to another level with its exclusive cement paint option bronze colored accents 18 inch

Bronze wheels and so much more the fourth generation highlander has a premium interior that’s sure to impress both driver and passenger alike from its driver-focused interior layout to the dash integrated design of its touchscreen multimedia systems but highlanders interior goes far beyond its style with its great convenience features including a standard power

Driver seat in-dash storage areas and rear seat reminder there’s also available rain sensing wipers and an available 1 500 watt cargo outlet on select hybrid trims highlander doesn’t come up short on comfort offerings either with standard 3-zone automatic climate control several available features like heated and ventilated front seats heated second row seats

And heated steering wheel and even standard leather trim seating on limited and platinum grains and speaking of seating highlander xle limited and platinum all now include a front passenger seat with eight-way power adjustability for 2022 plus xsc offers two unique interior choices including a red and black two-tone leather-trimmed interior with red stitching

While the new bronze edition makes a statement with its illuminated bronze door sills mid-century modern style softex trimmed seating and of course bronze colored stitching and accents throughout like the exterior highlander’s interior benefits from the tnga platform which helps deliver improved cargo space behind a third row as well as impressive passenger room

In both eight or the available seven passenger seating configuration the latter of which now comes standard for highlanders hybrid grains when it comes to in-cabin technology every highlander delivers big with a standard touchscreen audio multimedia platform that offers a huge variety of entertainment choices whether it’s music podcasts audiobooks or catching

Up on phone calls as well as multiple navigation options all of which comes together to help make every trip fun and stress-free and to take it even further highlander also offers a gorgeous 12.3 inch upgrade for the touchscreen display standard on platinum and available unlimited but regardless of screen size this system includes standard compatibility for

Apple carplay which connects drivers to apple music maps messages and other favorite apps from your iphone in addition android auto makes it easy to stay connected to android devices well amazon alexa connectivity keeps amazon’s digital assistants just a question away plus there’s even a standard 3 month sirius xm platinum plan trial subscription to more than 300

Radio channels accessible throughout the country highlander offers great convenience features as well including available qi compatible wireless charging that keeps drivers from fumbling for a cord but of course when a cord is unavoidable there’s also five standard usb ports four of which have now been upgraded to usbc style connections two in the front two in

The back and on select models drivers can feel like the dj of their crew with the available jbl sound system that pumps 1 200 watts of power through its 11 premium speakers similarly the convenient and standard smart key system enables drivers to leave the key fob in their purse or pocket when starting entering or exiting the vehicle highlander also supports

Toyota’s line of connected services including standard wi-fi connect compatibility on all models and available remote connect to locate your vehicle lock or unlock the doors and even start the engine all from your mobile device highlander’s emphasis on safety is clearly evident in its standard toyota safety sense 2.5 plus suite of active safety systems this

Updated bundle includes pre-collision system with pedestrian detection now with intersection support enhancement and a driver-initiated emergency steering assist enhancement lane departure alert with steering assist automatic high beams full speed range dynamic radar cruise control now with curve speed management lane tracing assist and road sign assist and

For added peace of mind toyota safety connect service also comes standard with roadside assistance an emergency assistance button stolen vehicle locator and in case of an accident automatic collision notification allowing toyota’s 24 7 response center to notify emergency services with the vehicle’s location highlander further rounds out its safety story with

Standard blind spot monitor with rear cross traffic alert on all models except l as well as useful features like available front and rear parking assist and automated braking and an available digital rear view mirror that shows what’s behind the vehicle even when the cargo area is packed with items while highlanders powerful engines ensure that it has no shortage

Of get up and go its real performance lies in its incredible efficiency and capability to this end highlanders hybrid models have rewritten the book on what’s possible for this segment thanks to an epa estimated 36 mpg combined on the front wheel drive variants the other key performance story is highlander’s capability and versatility which can be seen in its

Newly expanded drivetrain offerings for islanders fourth generation hybrid models will be offered in front wheel drive perfect for sunshine state drivers that don’t need the added traction of all wheel drive and would prefer a lower cost of entry instead of course toyota’s hybrid electronic on-demand all-wheel drive system remains a staple for those who do need

Extra traction and for gas models a choice between front wheel and all-wheel drive continues for the latest generation but now there are two all-wheel drive options a mechanical system and a sophisticated dynamic torque vectoring system available on xsc limited and platinum that can distribute engine power to the left and right rear wheels as needed to enhance traction

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2022 Toyota Highlander – 8 Seater SUV! New Exterior, Interior & Features By Automobile Geeks