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For the past six years, the Toyota Highlander has been one of the most popular mid-size crossovers on all continents, which is not easy in such a competitive market niche. To maintain interest in the updated 2023 Highlander model, Toyota decided to review the line of units and introduced many details to improve the comfort of owners.
The new Highlander ditched the 2GR-FKS 3.5-liter V6 that offered 295 horsepower in favor of the new2.4-liter T24S enginewith a turbocharger producing 265 hp. and 430 Nm (instead of 357 Nm in the V6). In addition, there are other advantages. Despite similar consumption (about 10 liters per 100 km), the 2.4-liter unit is much more environmentally friendly - it produces50% less emissionsnitrogen NOx, NMOG and CO2. The manufacturer claims that the new non-hybrid Highlander is now capable of towing up to 2.3 tons and can be equipped with the Toyota Trailer Sway Control system.
In the basic configuration, only front-wheel drive is available, but more advanced versions are offeredtwo different four wheel drive systems. The L, LE and XLE trim levels offer a system capable of transferring up to 50 percent of torque to the rear wheels in limited slip conditions. The sportier XSE, Limited and Platinum models get upgraded settingsall-wheel drive with torque vectoring, selecting the driving mode and disabling the transmission, which can unlock the rear wheels for driving in front-wheel drive mode for greater fuel economy. Hybrid installation for 243 hp. for the 2023 Toyota Highlander has been carried over to this model year from the current generation. This version of the crossover can also be equipped with an all-wheel drive system.
The 2023 Highlander is equippednew multimedia systemToyota, which includes dual Bluetooth connectivity and wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration. The two coolest Highlander trim levels: Limited and Platinum, are equippedtwo 12.3-inch information screens, with a single screen replacing the 7-inch digital instrument cluster in the current 2022 model. A 12.3-inch display will be optional on both the 2023 Highlander XLE and XSE, which come with a standard 8-inch display. The more affordable L and LE versions got larger 7.0-inch instrument panel screens instead of 4.2-inch ones.
Inside the complete setsL and LE offer an 8-seat layoutwith a three-seat second row, while XLE and Limitedhave by default7 seats(In the second row there are "captain" chairs, which can be replaced with a standard row if desired. XSE, Limited and Platinum also have a 7-seater configuration with tri-zone climate control. In addition, the equipmentThe XSE, XLE, Limited and Platinum now feature a hands-free power tailgate.
In all configurationsavailablea platform for wireless charging of devices, which was moved from the center console to the dashboard for convenience. Inside, there are two USB Type-C ports and one Type-A port in the front row, as well as two Type-C ports for the passengers in the second row.
You can choose a powerful audio systemacoustics from JBL, which gives1200 W of power through 11 speakers, available for XSE and higher configurations. Limited and Platinum models now come with acoustic glass on the driver and front passenger windows, and all of the Highlander's interior panels have been upgraded for better sound absorption.
Toyota Highlander 2023 model year will go on sale in the American market alreadyin autumn, and prices will be announced closer to the start of sales. The starting price of the current generation Highlander 2022 with a gasoline engine starts at $37,000 (Highlander Hybrid - from $40,800) in the US market. There are currently no details on the dates of the appearance of the new product in European and Ukrainian car showrooms.
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