The Toyota Highlander for 2023 can seat as many as eight people across three rows and provide a balanced ride and handling experience. It comes with a long list of standard safety features and the infotainment system is easy to use. The new Highlander at Toyota of Batavia in Batavia NY offers your choice of fuel-efficient hybrid and non-hybrid powertrains. Even on the base L model, the interior is nicely equipped and there are plenty of standard safety technology features. Here’s an overview of this outstanding SUV.
What's new for 2023?
The Toyota Highlander V6 engine has been replaced by a new 2.4-liter turbocharged four-cylinder for this model year. The new engine generates 265 horsepower and 309 pound-feet of torque. There's a new 12.3-inch infotainment display available and a 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster now comes standard on Limited and Platinum trims. Those two higher-end models also get power-folding exterior mirrors and the XL and XSE trims have added a hands-free power-operated liftgate in the rear.
Trim levels in the new 2023 Toyota Highlander
The new Toyota Highlander gives families in Medina and Albion, NY a choice of 12 different trim levels:
- L
- LE
- Hybrid LE
- XLE
- Hybrid XLE
- XSE
- Hybrid XLE Bronze Edition
- Hybrid Bronze Edition
- Limited
- Hybrid Limited
- Platinum
- Hybrid Platinum
The base L trim begins at less than $40,000 and represents a good starting value. The XLE trim comes with heated front seats, a wireless smartphone charging pad and a power sunroof. The PremiumSaudio package with Dynamic Navigation gives you in-dash navigation and an upgraded stereo system. For exceptional fuel economy, consider the Hybrid Limited and the Hybrid Platinum.
Engines and performance
The new Toyota Highlander comes with a standard 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine that can generate 265 horsepower. It's teamed up with an eight-speed automatic transmission and your choice of either front- or all-wheel drive. The Toyota Highlander Hybrid joins a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine with two electric motors to give you a combined 243 horsepower. The Toyota Hybrid Platinum model can make a run from zero to 60 mph in 7.3 seconds.
Fuel economy
The new Toyota Highlander with the new turbocharged engine can exceed comparable SUVs by giving you estimated fuel economy of 22 MPG in the city and 29 MPG on the highway. Hybrid versions are expected to do even better with front-wheel drive versions giving you an amazing 36 MPG in the city and 35 MPG on highways around Le Roy and Attica NY.
Interior comfort and cargo
In the base L and the mid-range LE models, the Toyota Highlander can seat eight passengers by using bench seats in the second and third rows but you can go with captain’s chairs in the second row on higher trim levels for a seven-seat arrangement. Upscale Limited and Platinum models of the new Toyota Highlander give you the most comfortable surroundings.
The Toyota Highlander has a good amount of cargo space for its mid-size segment, giving you 16 cubic feet behind the third row, 48.4 cubic feet behind the second row and 84.3 cubic feet when both back rows are folded down.
Infotainment technology
An 8-inch touch screen comes standard and so does wireless smartphone connectivity. You can upgrade to a big 12.3-inch touch touch screen, wireless device charging and a JBL stereo system with 11 speakers.
Safety technology
The new Toyota Highlander has a long list of standard safety features for your family including a rearview camera, adaptive cruise control, a lane departure warning system and lane-keeping assist. Shop our new inventory and test drive the new Toyota Highlander at Toyota of Batavia in Batavia NY.
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