2022 Toyota Highlander

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Key specs

Base trim shown

SUV: Body style
24: Combined MPG
8: Seating capacity
194.9” x 68.1”: Dimensions
Front-wheel drive: Drivetrain

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Overview

(31 reviews)

The good:

Smooth-revving V-6
Interior quality
Cabin storage
V-6’s 5,000-pound towing capacity
Hybrid’s estimated gas mileage

The bad:

Automatic transmission kickdown response
Cargo space
Third-row comfort
Brake pedal feel (hybrid)

L
$35,855
LE
$38,055
XLE
$41,055
XSE
$42,650
Limited
$45,010
Platinum
$48,010

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New Bronze Edition for hybrid
Three-row SUV
Seating for seven or eight
V-6 or hybrid drivetrain
Front- or all-wheel drive
Automatic emergency braking standard

2022 Toyota Highlander review: Our expert's take

What Is the 2022 Toyota Highlander?

The Toyota Highlander is a three-row SUV with room for seven or eight, depending on the seating configuration. Front- and all-wheel-drive versions are available, and powertrain choices include a 295-horsepower, 3.5-liter V-6 engine or a gas-electric hybrid drivetrain rated at 243 total hp. Competitors include the Honda Pilot, Kia Telluride and Ford Explorer.

The Highlander offers 24.0 cubic feet of cargo space behind its second row and 8.6 cubic feet behind its third row, according to Cars.com’s cargo measurements.

What’s New on the 2022 Toyota Highlander?

A new Bronze Edition for the Highlander Hybrid is based on the XLE trim level and adds bronze exterior and interior trim, bronze 18-inch wheels, unique SofTex-trimmed seats with bronze stitching and unique floormats.

What Features in the 2022 Toyota Highlander Are Most Important?

Standard features include:

18-inch alloy wheels
LED headlights and taillights
Push-button start
Tri-zone automatic climate control
8-inch touchscreen multimedia system
Android Auto and Apple CarPlay smartphone connectivity
Satellite radio
Five USB ports
Automatic emergency braking
Adaptive cruise control
Lane-keeping assist
Automatic high-beam headlights

Available features include:

20-inch alloy wheels
Panoramic moonroof
Hands-free power liftgate
Leather-trimmed seats
Heated and ventilated front seats
Heated second-row seats
Heated steering wheel
Second-row captain’s chairs
12.3-inch touchscreen
Wireless device charging
360-degree camera system
Head-up display

Should I Buy the 2022 Toyota Highlander?

The Highlander is a good choice for families thanks to seating for up to eight, towing capacity of up to 5,000 pounds with the V-6 engine and a lengthy list of standard active-safety features. The Highlander Hybrid’s estimated gas mileage is impressive, and it can also tow up to 3,500 pounds when properly equipped. Highlander downsides include a third row that’s on the small side and less cargo room than some competitors.

Consumer reviews

(31 reviews)

77% of drivers recommend this car

Rating breakdown (out of 5):

Comfort 4.1
Interior 4.0
Performance 3.9
Value 3.6
Exterior 4.2
Reliability 4.3

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Most recent consumer reviews

My first Toyota and thoroughly disappointed.

August 31, 2024

By Nubbers

Used to own this car

My first Toyota and thoroughly disappointed. V6 engine feels like a sluggish 4 cylinder once its been runniing for a bit, guess too much loss to the AWD system. Interior parts extremely cheap, inner door foam ripped off due to snow on the rear doors. Rear door curtains jammed quick, laggy infotainment system. Premium speakers were... horrific compared to some other systems Ive had. Some songs I couldnt play on them. Almost 60k for this? First and last Toyota - I dont get the hype at all and the resale value was laughable.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):

Comfort 4.0
Interior 3.0
Performance 1.0
Value 2.0
Exterior 3.0
Reliability 3.0

Does not recommend this car

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Exceptional JRCastillo

December 14, 2023

By Jennie from San Antonio, Texas

Owns this car

JR Castillo - Toyota North Austin got in the perfect vehicle. It fits my whole family. It has space for my soccer mom items. The quality and care provided to me by JR was exceptional! The whole experience was like a ride on the park, easy with JR.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):

Comfort 5.0
Interior 5.0
Performance 5.0
Value 5.0
Exterior 5.0
Reliability 5.0

Purchased a Used car
Used for Transporting family
Does recommend this car

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The front pumper and skid plate became loose which

November 8, 2023

By Abdallah Hamey from Las vegas

Owns this car

I thought Toyota Highlander is one of the best cars on the market after I bought one cost me over $50,000 the recall on it and the performance is terrible and the recall on it the dealer does not know what to do and it’s been three months and they have not even contact me to fix the recall, putting myself and my family in danger because the dealer the Toyota dealer does not know how to fix a recall. I advise everyone to be careful buying TOYOTA.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):

Comfort 1.0
Interior 3.0
Performance 2.0
Value 2.0
Exterior 2.0
Reliability 2.0

Purchased a Used car
Used for Commuting
Does not recommend this car

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NHTSA crash test and rollover ratings (scores out of 5)

Based on the 2022 Toyota Highlander base trim.

Combined side rating front seat: 5
Combined side rating rear seat: 5
Frontal barrier crash rating driver: 4
Frontal barrier crash rating passenger: 4
Overall frontal barrier crash rating: 4
Overall rating: 5
Overall side crash rating: 5
Risk of rollover: 16.9%
Rollover rating: 4
Side barrier rating: 5
Side barrier rating driver: 5
Side barrier rating passenger rear seat: 5
Side pole rating driver front seat: 5

New car program benefits

Bumper-to-bumper: 36 months/36,000 miles
Corrosion: 60 months/unlimited distance
Powertrain: 60 months/60,000 miles
Maintenance: 24 months/25,000 miles
Roadside assistance: 24 months/unlimited distance

Certified Pre-Owned program benefits

Maximum age/mileage: 7 years/less than 85,000 miles
Basic warranty terms: 12 months/12, 000 miles
Powertrain: 7 years/100,000 miles
Dealer certification required: 160- or 174-point inspections
Roadside assistance: Yes

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2022 Toyota Highlander

Key specs

Overview

6 trims

Notable features