New Toyota Highlander Turbocharged Engine Offers More Torque and Fewer Emissions

• New fuel engine additionally will increase torque for higher on a regular basis responsiveness
• 2023 Highlander’s high-efficiency turbo fuel engine gives greater than 50% discount in NOx and NMOG in addition to enchancment in CO2 emissions
• EPA-Estimate of as much as 25 Combined MPG for fuel fashions; 36 Combined MPG for hybrid fashions
• Additional updates for 2023 Highlander embody choices of bigger multimedia screens and different facilities for higher worth throughout all grades and powertrains

PLANO, Texas, Oct. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — For the 2023 mannequin yr, Toyota is giving consumers much more causes to decide on the Highlander for his or her subsequent automobile, beginning with an all-new engine for the fuel fashions that provides spectacular efficiency in a compact bundle. 

2023 Highlander fuel fashions at the moment are geared up with a brand new, higher-torque, high-efficiency turbocharged engine. The 265-horsepower, 2.4-liter turbocharged four-cylinder, which makes use of steadiness shafts for super-smooth efficiency, delivers 310 lb-ft of torque – this leads to a major 17% improve over the earlier 3.5-liter V6 engine’s 263 lb-ft. Even higher, the driving force will really feel this achieve in on a regular basis driving conditions, particularly when making the most of the Highlander’s 7- or 8-person seating and beneficiant cargo capability. Just as necessary, gas effectivity can be improved for this higher-torque engine with an EPA-estimate of as much as 25 MPG mixed. The new engine, commonplace throughout all fuel grades, can be extra environmentally acutely aware, with greater than a 50% discount in NOx and NMOG in comparison with the outgoing V6 engine.

The new Highlander turbo fashions are geared up to tow as much as 5,000-pounds and embody Trailer Sway Control (TSC), which makes use of the Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) to assist management undesirable trailer motion. To assist scale back gas consumption and emissions, the usual Stop and Start Engine System permits the engine to close off when the automobile comes to an entire cease and immediately restarts when the driving force’s foot lifts from the brake pedal.

Arriving at dealerships nationwide this month, the 2023 Highlander with the brand new turbo engine may have a beginning MSRP of $36,420 and the 2023 Highlander Hybrid may have a beginning MSRP of $40,220.

Available All-Wheel Drive

The 2023 Highlander turbo fashions get a grip on nearly any street with a selection of FWD or two completely different accessible AWD techniques. For the Highlander Gas L, LE and XLE fashions, the elective AWD system can ship as much as 50% of accessible torque to the rear wheels to assist counter wheel slip when needed.

The Highlander XSE, Limited and Platinum turbo fashions step as much as a extra performance-minded system, Dynamic Torque Vectoring AWD with Drive Mode Select and Driveline Disconnect. In addition to governing torque distribution between the entrance and rear wheels, this superior system makes use of particular couplings to actively handle torque distribution between the left and proper rear wheels.

For much more management for the fuel all-wheel drive iteration, Downhill Assist Control (DAC) can be accessible. When AWD will not be wanted, resembling in regular freeway cruising, rear Driveline Disconnect routinely disengages drive to the rear wheels and stops the propeller shaft’s rotation, serving to to cut back gas consumption. The system seamlessly re-engages when AWD is required to deal with street situations.

Dynamic Torque Vectoring AWD does not merely react to wheel slippage. Rather, a classy AWD Integrated Management (AIM) system manages Electric Power Steering (EPS), throttle management, transmission shift management and drive torque distribution to repeatedly assist optimize dealing with.

Using the Multi-Terrain Select management dial on the console, the driving force can maximize traction for prevailing situations. Mud & Sand mode works effectively for seashore driving, whereas Rock & Dirt mode optimizes AWD traction for trails. The driver can monitor, in actual time, torque allocation and slip management on the Multi-Information Display (MID).

2023 Highlander and Highlander Hybrid Updates

Updates for Highlander transcend the brand new engine and supply bigger multimedia screens and different facilities for higher worth throughout all grades and powertrains. Buyers need bigger, extra versatile multimedia screens, and the Highlander delivers. In addition to the JBL® Premium Audio System with 11 audio system as carryover from 2022, the Limited and Platinum grades now have two 12.3-inch screens as commonplace; one Multi-Information Display (MID) display and one multimedia display. Just as necessary to customers, content material can now occupy the complete 12.3-inch, glare-reducing optically bonded display. On each grades, a second new 12.3″ Full Digital Instrument Cluster display replaces the previous 7-inch TFT, with 4 completely different visible modes for a personalized effect: Casual, Smart, Tough and Sporty mode. So now, these premium Highlander grades present probably the most display space than earlier technology Highlander fashions.

The 12.3-inch audio multimedia touchscreen may also be elective for the XLE and sporty XSE grades, which have an 8-inch display as commonplace. These two grades proceed to make use of the 7-inch MID gauge cluster display. On the L and LE grades, this similar 7-inch MID replaces the 4.2-inch MID for enhanced usability. The 12.3-inch audio multimedia touchscreen can be now commonplace for the Hybrid Bronze Edition.

For added comfort and worth, the Limited and Platinum grades (each fuel and hybrid) now come commonplace with energy folding exterior mirrors for 2023, an actual assist for coming into and exiting the house. And, contained in the 2023 Highlander, the accessible wi-fi charging characteristic simply acquired higher for front-seat passengers. In an effort to be extra accessible, Toyota moved the Qi-compatible wi-fi charger from the middle console field to a extra handy location within the heart dashboard shelf under the audio multimedia touchscreen..

As icing on the proverbial cake, the 2023 Highlander provides a chic new Cypress inexperienced exterior shade.

Remarkably Hybrid

The Highlander Hybrid, with its outstanding 36 mixed MPG EPA-estimated score, accounts for greater than 1 / 4 of Highlander gross sales within the U.S., a testomony to its innovation, high quality and worth.

The 2023 Highlander Hybrid, supplied in each FWD and AWD, combines a high-efficiency 2.5-liter DOHC four-cylinder engine with two electrical motor-generators. The fuel engine employs Variable Valve Timing-intelligent system by Electric motor (VVT-iE) on the consumption camshaft, and VVT-i on the exhaust camshaft. A variable cooling system (electrical water pump, electrical thermostat) and a completely variable oil pump assist to additional improve engine effectivity.

The fuel engine and Motor Generator 2 (MG2) work in live performance to ship dynamic efficiency, whereas each MG1 and MG2 cost the hybrid battery. The backside line is a watch opener for the efficiency-minded: 243 complete system horsepower, EPA-estimated 36 mixed MPG and a towing capability of as much as 3,500 kilos for all grades. The Highlander Hybrid’s battery pack was developed with comfort in thoughts and is put in beneath the second-row seats, so it doesn’t take away any cargo or passenger house.

The distinctive AWD system for Highlander Hybrid employs a separate rear-mounted electrical motor to energy the rear wheels when wanted. Like the hybrid powertrain itself, the AWD system is designed to work seamlessly.

In addition, all Highlander fashions, along with hybrid, embody Hill Start Assist Control (HAC) and  Trailer Sway Control (TSC) for optimum on-road and off-road efficiency and security.

Like all Toyota hybrid autos, the Highlander Hybrid merely goes about its business. For instance, the system optimizes the extent of electrical motor help and fuel engine pace with out the engine working at excessive revs. Engine pace is synchronized with automobile pace, yielding easy and quiet acceleration.

The Highlander Hybrid gives selectable NORMAL, ECO and SPORT driving modes that allow the driving force select the automobile’s efficiency persona. ECO mode extracts most effectivity from the gas and battery, whereas NORMAL mode is good for on a regular basis driving. SPORT mode quickens the throttle response from the hybrid system for improved acceleration management. A bonus is the EV mode, which permits electric-only driving at low speeds for brief distances.

Regenerative braking captures the vitality of the turning wheels because the automobile slows, sending it to the hybrid battery. To foster higher management when driving in hilly areas, the driving force can manually management regenerative braking in steps, much like the engine braking impact of downshifting a guide transmission.

Highlander Hybrid’s Predictive Efficient Drive (PED) analyzes the driving force’s day by day driving habits and upcoming street and site visitors situations to optimize battery utilization and charging. The extra the automobile is pushed, the extra knowledge is collected, thereby serving to to assist gas environment friendly driving patterns.

Versatility Abounds Inside

Highlander L and LE grades come commonplace with second-row bench for seating for eight, whereas the XLE and Limited grades go together with a regular Captain’s Chair second row for seven-seat functionality. Buyers can select a second-row bench for the XLE Gas, XLE Hybrid and Limited Gas grades.

The Hybrid Bronze Edition, XSE, Limited Hybrid and Platinum grades come commonplace with seven-passenger seating with second-row Captain’s Chairs. Large rear doorways present quick access, whereas versatile seat folding options enable passengers to simply entry the third row. Standard three-zone local weather management ensures ample circulation of warmed or cooled air to all aboard.

There’s loads of house for carrying stuff, too. With all seat rows in use, Highlander gives 16.0 cu. ft. of house behind the third row. Folding the 60/40 break up fold-flat third-row seatbacks expands the house to 48.4 cu. ft., and then folding the second row raises that to 84.3 cu. ft. The versatile cargo space makes the many of the further size with facet surfaces and pockets formed for optimum house utilization.

Classic Comfort Across All Grades

The 2023 Highlander gives plush lodging throughout all grades. Taking inspiration from luxury-crafted interiors to create a premium atmosphere, particulars embody soft-padded surfaces and a tailor-made look with stitching that extends from the door trim to the instrument panel. Inset steering wheel controls are a contemporary luxurious contact on all grades.

Highlanders have lengthy been famend for a quiet trip, and, with the high-strength TNGA platform, Toyota raised the bar even greater. Sound-dampening and soundproofing supplies are optimized all through the automobile with the takumi strategy, focusing notably on minimizing noise within the frequencies that intervene with dialog. As an instance, Limited and Platinum grades have acoustic glass on the entrance facet home windows to additional isolate the driving force from exterior noise.

Highlander L and LE grades supply snug woven material seat surfaces in Graphite or Black; the XLE gives SofTex® trim in Harvest Beige, Graphite or Black, whereas the Limited gives these colours in perforated leather-based trim. XSE grade sticks to its sporty nature because of black SofTex®-trimmed seats with material inserts or a placing purple and black leather-based possibility; whereas the Bronze Edition for Highlander Hybrid retains it stylish with mid-century modern-inspired SofTex-trimmed seats with material inserts and bronze-colored stitching. The Platinum grade, probably the most luxurious Highlander, completely options embossed, perforated leather-trim in these three colours (Harvest Beige, Graphite and Black) plus a luxuriously scrumptious brown known as Glazed Caramel. On XSE, Hybrid Bronze Edition, Limited and Platinum grades, commonplace ambient LED cabin lighting units a soothing temper.

Multifaceted Multimedia

The Highlander comes commonplace with an 8-inch, and accessible 12.3-inch, Toyota Audio Multimedia system designed and engineered by Toyota’s Texas-based Connected Technologies crew. Highlander drivers shall be on the prepared because of a variety of enhanced connectivity and comfort options, together with being Over-the-Air (OTA) updatable. Users can work together with the system by way of intuitive contact and voice activation controls. With the accessible Connected Service Drive Connect, drivers and passengers have entry to Intelligent Assistant, Cloud Navigation and Destination Assist. With Intelligent Assistant, easy phrases like “Hey Toyota” awaken the system for voice activated instructions to seek for instructions, discover Points of Interest (POI), modify audio controls, change the cabin temperatures and extra. Cloud Navigation, the accessible onboard navigation resolution, makes use of the cloud to obtain the most recent accessible map, site visitors and routing data. To guarantee customers have probably the most up-to-date search capabilities, POI search is offered by Google Points-of-Interest knowledge. Destination Assist additionally provides entry to 24/7 dwell agent help to find the subsequent vacation spot.

The new Toyota Audio Multimedia permits for twin Bluetooth® telephone connectivity, with assist for traditional wi-fi Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ compatibility. With additional connectivity, the Highlander has an accessible Wi-Fi Connect subscription that provides 4G connectivity for as much as 5 units – turning the Highlander into an AT&T Hotspot. Adding to the already strong providing of audio playback potential with HD Radio®, USB knowledge and a SiriusXM® Platinum Plan 3-month trial subscription, Wi-Fi Connect additionally allows the brand new Integrated Streaming characteristic, offering clients the power to hyperlink their separate Apple Music® and Amazon Music subscriptions to the automobile for onboard management.

For these searching for an enhanced audio expertise, the Highlander gives a JBL® Premium Audio system boasting 1,200 watts of energy taking part in by way of 11 audio system in 9 areas making a cell live performance from any music style. With using Clari-Fi® expertise, the system can be capable of breathe life into compressed digital music codecs enhancing the audio expertise. This system is accessible on XSE grades, whereas the Limited and Platinum grades embody it as commonplace.

Each Highlander gives a number of further accessible Connected Services. Safety Connect contains an Emergency Assistance Button (SOS), 24/7 Enhanced Roadside Assistance, Automatic Collision Notification, Stolen Vehicle Locator and Collision Assistance with as much as a 10-year trial. Service Connect provides drivers the aptitude to obtain Vehicle Health Reports, Maintenance Alerts and reminders, additionally with as much as a 10-year trial.

With the Toyota app, customers can keep linked to their Highlander with a 1-year trial of Remote Connect service, accessible on L grades and commonplace throughout the remainder of Highlander grades. Users can activate headlights, lock/unlock the doorways and distant begin the automobile. Users can even verify automobile standing, obtain reminder notifications and set Guest Driver Alerts.

Being able to deal with all of your gadget charging wants, the Highlander is supplied with 5 USB ports within the cabin. Up entrance, two Type-C USB ports plus one Type-A port are positioned on the backside of the middle stack. For second-row passengers, two Type-C USB ports are positioned on the backside rear of the middle console.

Convenience options are aplenty for Highlander, too. Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) with Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) is commonplace on the LE grade and above. Front and Rear Parking Assist with Automatic Braking is accessible on Limited and Platinum. A Panoramic View Monitor with Perimeter Scan is accessible on Limited and commonplace on Platinum and supplies a dwell rotating 360-degree view across the automobile.

Head-Turning Style: Hybrid Bronze Edition and XSE

Those searching for revved up type within the super-practical and snug Highlander will discover it in two compelling decisions for 2023, one every for hybrid and one for fuel. The Highlander Hybrid Bronze Edition launched final yr, making a placing design assertion. Available in Cement (unique to Bronze Edition), Wind Chill Pearl or Midnight Black Metallic exterior colours, the Bronze Edition options bronze-colored accents, beginning with 18-inch bronze wheels.

Mid-century modern-inspired SofTex^®-trimmed seats with material inserts and bronze-colored stitching appear to be one thing from an idea automobile, an impact amplified by the Captain’s Chair’s structure. Illuminated bronze-colored door sills and distinctive ground and cargo mats embroidered with a particular bronze-stitched brand full the designer look. Tech options solely improve the Bronze Edition – thanks to 2 inside 120V/as much as 1,500-watt retailers, a hands-free energy liftgate and rain sensing wipers, to call a couple of.

On the fuel facet, the Highlander XSE is accessible with both front-wheel drive or Dynamic Torque Vectoring All-Wheel Drive. The XSE for 2023 will now roll on unique all-black 20-inch wheels, wrapped in 235/55R20 all-season tires. A specifically tuned suspension with high-rate springs and rear stabilizer bar and low-friction shock absorbers works in live performance with tuned electrical energy steering to present the XSE a distinctly sporty really feel.

XSE-exclusive styling applies to the entrance fascia, grille, decrease spoiler and headlamps. Unique rocker panels add an edgy accent to the Highlander XSE’s sculpted traces. Black roof rails, mirror caps and window moldings dial up the delicate cool issue, completed off by a twin exhaust tip.

Inside, the Highlander XSE rocks black SofTex®-trimmed seats with material inserts, whereas ambient lighting and carbon-fiber type end on the instrument panel units the sportier temper. A placing two-tone purple and black leather-trimmed inside with red-stitched instrument panel is accessible at no further price.

Safety Leader, Too

Highlander is a repeat IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK+ recipient. This is the group’s highest score, and one which acknowledges the usual Toyota Safety Sense 2.5+ system that features:

• Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection (PCS w/ PD)
• Full-Speed Range Dynamic Radar Cruise Control (DRCC)
• Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist (LDA w/ SA)
• Lane Tracing Assist (LTA)
• Road Sign Assist (RSA)
• Automatic High Beams (AHB)

The 2023 Highlander is supplied with eight airbags, together with facet curtain airbags for all three rows. Toyota’s Star Safety System contains Vehicle Stability Control (VSC), Traction Control (TRAC), Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD), Brake Assist (BA), Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) and Smart Stop Technology (SST).

Hybrid fashions make use of Vehicle Dynamics Integrated Management (VDIM), which supplies built-in management of the ABS, Brake Assist, TRAC, VSC, Hill-Start Assist management and electrical energy steering (EPS) techniques. The system helps to keep up automobile stability when swerving on slippery street surfaces by controlling the brakes, hybrid system output and steering help.

2023 Highlander Pricing*

No matter the grade, each Highlander gives one thing to go well with various existence, whether or not it is for a metropolis exploration or a weekend journey to the countryside. With an array of trims to select from for fuel and hybrid fashions, the 2023 Highlander arrives at dealerships with an possibility for everybody.

* MSRP doesn’t embody Delivery, Processing & Handling (DPH). 

Toyota Limited Warranty

Toyota’s 36-month/36,000 mile fundamental new-vehicle guarantee applies to all parts apart from regular put on and upkeep gadgets. Additional 60-month warranties cowl the powertrain for 60,000 miles and towards perforation from corrosion for 60 months with no mileage limitation. Hybrid-related parts that require repairs wanted to appropriate defects in supplies or workmanship are coated for 8 years/100,000 miles, whichever comes first from authentic date of first use when bought as new. The hybrid battery is roofed for 10 years/150,000 miles, whichever comes first, and is transferrable throughout possession.

The 2023 Highlander additionally comes with ToyotaCare, a plan protecting regular factory-scheduled upkeep, for 2 years or 25,000 miles, whichever comes first, and 2 years of Roadside Assistance, limitless mileage.

About Toyota

Toyota (NYSE:TM) has been part of the cultural material within the U.S. for greater than 60 years, and is dedicated to advancing sustainable, next-generation mobility by way of our Toyota and Lexus manufacturers, plus our almost 1,500 dealerships.

Toyota straight employs greater than 39,000 folks within the U.S. who’ve contributed to the design, engineering, and meeting of almost 32 million automobiles and vehicles at our 9 manufacturing vegetation. By 2025, Toyota’s tenth plant in North Carolina will start to fabricate automotive batteries for electrified autos. With extra electrified autos on the street than some other automaker, 1 / 4 of the corporate’s 2021 U.S. gross sales have been electrified.

To assist encourage the subsequent technology for a profession in STEM-based fields, together with mobility, Toyota launched its digital training hub at www.TourToyota.com with an immersive expertise and probability to just about go to lots of our U.S. manufacturing amenities. The hub additionally features a collection of free STEM-based classes and curriculum by way of Toyota USA Foundation companions, digital subject journeys and extra. For extra details about Toyota, go to www.ToyotaNewsroom.com.

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