What's New For the 2020 Toyota Highlander?

The Toyota Highland is a spacious, mid-size, crossover sport utility vehicle and is the "big brother" of the Toyota Rav4. Every year, updates are made to improve the Highlander's looks, improve safety, and offer new trends in technology, and 2020 is no different. Take a look below at the 2020 Toyota Highlander changes and features.

2020 Toyota Highlander is Impressive No Matter Which Trim Level You Choose

The Toyota Highlander for 2020 has more color options and a new bold, modern, defined look that sets it apart from other SUVs. Its design is appealing to all, and the new model offers more safety and comfort features than ever before. You can choose between a new-generation hybrid powertrain that gets approximately 34 MPG combined or a V6 engine that gets gas mileage of 22 MPG, estimated, which is a 17% improvement in fuel economy over previous years' models. This sporty yet elegant SUV comes in five models: the L, LE, Limited, XLE, and Platinum (the hybrid is available in all but the L model).

The L and LE have a second-row bench and can seat eight. The XLE and Limited can seat either seven or eight, depending on whether you want the Captain's chair second-row or the bench second-row. The Platinum model has only a Captain's Chair second-row that seats seven, which is standard. You don't have to worry about uneven heating because of its 3-zone climate control system that keeps you warm or cool no matter where you sit. All models have the convenience of an 8" touch screen, except the Platinum that has an even larger 12.3" screen. Every age group will enjoy the Apple Car Play, Android Auto, Amazon Alexa, SiriusXM, and Waze, which are all standard.

2020 Highlander Power & Performance

The 3.5-liter V6 engine, along with its 295 horsepower, has an 8-speed automatic transmission that guarantees ease of driving. The powerful horsepower and heavy-duty radiator combine to give you 5000 pounds towing ability that is great when you're pulling a motor home, boat, or another heavy object. The hybrid model is upgraded to a higher performance four-cylinder engine, with a 2.5 liter DOHC (dual overhead camshafts) and a two electric motors system. This upgrade makes it more fuel-efficient, yet gives it more power and the ability to go at higher speeds. Another new feature offered in the hybrid model is the choice between 2WD or AWD.

Highlander Safety In the Forefront

Safety is key when it comes to the 2020 Toyota Highlander. The Toyota Safety Sense 2.0 is a feature that helps protect drivers, people driving in other vehicles on the road, passengers, motorcyclists, bike riders, and pedestrians. It is standard in all models and offers the following features:

    
• Roadside assist
    
• Automatic high beam
    
• Lane tracing assist
    
• Lane changing alert
    
• Dynamic radar cruise control
    
• Pre-collision system
    
• Pedestrian detection

    
• Blindspot monitor
    
• Rear cross-traffic alert
    
• Parking support braking

All of these great features combine to make it Edmund's top-rated, 3-row SUV around.

To take a test drive and see for yourself, visit us at Village Pointe Toyota today!