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FWD23 MPG
24 MPG LE3.5L V6 Gas295 hp @ 6600 rpm8-Speed AutomaticAWD
FWD23 MPG
24 MPG Hybrid LE2.5L Inline-4 Hybrid243 hp @ 6000 rpmContinuously Variable Automatic (CVT)N/A35 MPG
36 MPG XLE3.5L V6 Gas295 hp @ 6600 rpm8-Speed AutomaticAWD
FWD23 MPG
24 MPG Hybrid XLE2.5L Inline-4 Hybrid243 hp @ 6000 rpmContinuously Variable Automatic (CVT)N/A35 MPG
36 MPG XSE3.5L V6 Gas295 hp @ 6600 rpm8-Speed AutomaticAWD
FWD23 MPG
24 MPG Hybrid Bronze Edition2.5L Inline-4 Hybrid186 hp @ 6000 rpmContinuously Variable Automatic (CVT)N/A35 MPG
36 MPG Limited3.5L V6 Gas295 hp @ 6600 rpm8-Speed AutomaticAWD
FWD23 MPG
24 MPG Hybrid Limited2.5L Inline-4 Hybrid243 hp @ 6000 rpmContinuously Variable Automatic (CVT)N/A35 MPG
36 MPG Platinum3.5L V6 Gas295 hp @ 6600 rpm8-Speed AutomaticAWD
FWD23 MPG
24 MPG Hybrid Platinum2.5L Inline-4 Hybrid243 hp @ 6000 rpmContinuously Variable Automatic (CVT)N/A35 MPG
36 MPG
2022 Toyota Highlander Performance
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The Toyota Highlander SUV is available in two flavors: a naturally-aspirated V6 and a more efficient hybrid. The 295 horsepower and 263 lb-ft gas V6 is a smooth, relaxed powertrain. It's available in both front- and all-wheel-drive configurations, both using an eight-speed automatic transmission. If you add the available towing package, the gas Highlander is capable of towing 5,000 lbs. In hybrid format, the Highlander uses a naturally-aspirated 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine and two electric motors. The combination puts its power down via a CVT transmission. It's available in FWD, in which case the electric motor is part of the gearbox assembly, or in AWD hybrid form where there is no mechanical coupling between the front and rear axle. The engine powers the front wheels, while a single electric motor takes care of the rear. Hybrid models have a maximum towing capacity of 3,500 lbs. Toyota doesn't claim performance figures, but independent tests have shown that the gas model can sprint from 0 to 60 mph in an impressive 6.7 seconds. In our review of the Toyota Highlander, we found its acceleration to be good. The hybrid is slightly slower, taking 7.3 seconds to do the same. There are more powerful hybrid options out there. Ford's Explorer is a prime example, as it's both faster and can tow more. Toyota's focus appears to be fuel efficiency, however. In this particular segment, the latter makes more sense to us.2022 Highlander Performance Photos
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The 3.5-liter V6 engine equipped as standard is mated to an eight-speed automatic transmission. Hybrid-wise, you can choose a 2.5-liter naturally aspirated motor with electric assistance. The V6 produces 295 hp at 6,600 rpm, while the 263 lb-ft of torque only arrives at 4,700 rpm. It's a peaky old-school engine, and you need to work it hard when the entire family is on board. In everyday situations, the eight-speeder goes about its business quietly and efficiently. That's perfectly fine, considering the application. The hybrid model is quite interesting in its approach. Whereas rivals like the Ford Explorer use hybridization to produce more power, Toyota uses it for ultimate efficiency. CVT transmissions are getting better, but they're still nowhere near as refined as traditional torque converter 'boxes. CVTs tend to work well in vehicles with plenty of low-down torque. The combustion engine produces 186 hp and 175 lb-ft by itself. These figures are poor, but the electric motor takes the combined power output up to 243 hp. The low-down torque comes from the electric motor, which fills the power gaps adequately. We're not fans of CVTs, but this one works well enough. It doesn't make us want to get out of the Highlander and walk in front of an oncoming bus. The same could not be said of the first- and second-generation Prius.2022 Toyota Highlander Performance Specs
Toyota Highlander TrimsToyota Highlander EnginesToyota Highlander HorsepowerToyota Highlander TransmissionsToyota Highlander DrivetrainsToyota Highlander MPG/MPGE L3.5L V6 Gas295 hp @ 6600 rpm8-Speed AutomaticAWDFWD23 MPG
24 MPG LE3.5L V6 Gas295 hp @ 6600 rpm8-Speed AutomaticAWD
FWD23 MPG
24 MPG Hybrid LE2.5L Inline-4 Hybrid243 hp @ 6000 rpmContinuously Variable Automatic (CVT)N/A35 MPG
36 MPG XLE3.5L V6 Gas295 hp @ 6600 rpm8-Speed AutomaticAWD
FWD23 MPG
24 MPG Hybrid XLE2.5L Inline-4 Hybrid243 hp @ 6000 rpmContinuously Variable Automatic (CVT)N/A35 MPG
36 MPG XSE3.5L V6 Gas295 hp @ 6600 rpm8-Speed AutomaticAWD
FWD23 MPG
24 MPG Hybrid Bronze Edition2.5L Inline-4 Hybrid186 hp @ 6000 rpmContinuously Variable Automatic (CVT)N/A35 MPG
36 MPG Limited3.5L V6 Gas295 hp @ 6600 rpm8-Speed AutomaticAWD
FWD23 MPG
24 MPG Hybrid Limited2.5L Inline-4 Hybrid243 hp @ 6000 rpmContinuously Variable Automatic (CVT)N/A35 MPG
36 MPG Platinum3.5L V6 Gas295 hp @ 6600 rpm8-Speed AutomaticAWD
FWD23 MPG
24 MPG Hybrid Platinum2.5L Inline-4 Hybrid243 hp @ 6000 rpmContinuously Variable Automatic (CVT)N/A35 MPG
36 MPG