This is a Motormouth couple car review of the updated 2023 Toyota Highlander with an all-new engine.
The updated Toyota Highlander has a 2.4L turbocharged 4-cylinder with an 8-speed automatic transmission, 264 horsepower and 310 lb-ft of torque. Standard AWD in Canada, FWD and AWD options are available on all trims in the US. This Toyota Highlander model has 31 horsepower less than the V6 Highlander, but more torque, an extra 47 lb-ft and torque is what you need for quick acceleration.
There’s a slight improvement in fuel economy, the Toyota Highlander 2.4L gets 11L/100 km, 21 MPG city and 8.4L/100 km, 28 MPG highway. The previous model 11.8L/100 km, 20 MPG and 8.5L/100 km, 27 MPG highway.
A tank of gas will go a little further in the 2023 model, 692 km/430 miles compared to the 2022 Highlander at 663 km/412 miles.
The refreshed Toyota Highlander is very similar to the outgoing model but there are a few updates, Limited and Platinum models now have power folding exterior mirrors, a 12.3” touchscreen and 12.3” digital driver display. Standard features include, a 7” gauge cluster Toyota has eliminated the 4.2” display and wireless Apple Carplay and Android Auto. The wireless charger has been moved from the centre console box to the instrument panel shelf for easy access and convenience.
In Canada, the lower trim Toyota Highlander's come with a bench seat, the three top two trims have captain’s chairs. In the US, there is a little more flexibility, the two base trims Toyota Highlander's have the bench seat. The XLE and Limited models are offered with a bench seat and captain’s chairs. The XSE and Platinum models have captain’s chairs.
In Canada, the Toyota Highlander starts at $48,695 CAD, XLE $51,395 CAD, XSE $53,695 CAD, Limited $56,935 CAD, Platinum $58,805 CAD.
In the US, the L Toyota Highlander FWD/AWD starts at $36,620/ $38,220 USD, LE FWD/AWD $39,020/$40,620 USD, XLE FWD/AWD $42,020/$43,620 USD, XSE FWD/AWD $43,615/$45,565 USD, Limited FWD/AWD $46,275/$48,225 USD, Platinum FWD/AWD $49,475/$51,425 USD.
The Toyota Highlander can tow 5,000 pounds.

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