Standard here, not on the base trim: Downhill Assist Control (DAC), Front and rear mudguards
Specifications
Source: manufacturer press kit
Brakes
Front brake diameter
338 mm
Front brake type
ventilated disc
Rear brake diameter
338 mm
Rear brake type
solid disc
Parking brake type
epb
Cargo
Cargo volume behind 1st row
84.3 cu-ft
Cargo volume behind 2nd row
48.4 cu-ft
Cargo volume behind 3rd row
16 cu-ft
Total interior volume
141.3 cu-ft
Connected Services
Connected services brand
Safety Connect
Connected services trial (standard tier)
12 months
Dimensions Exterior
Ground clearance
8 in
Overall height
68.1 in
Overall length
194.9 in
Overall width
76 in
Wheelbase
112.2 in
Engine Basics
Aspiration
naturally aspirated
Cylinder count
6
Engine displacement
3456 cc
Fuel injection system
D-4S
Engine type (full description)
3.5-Liter V6 DOHC
Valve configuration
DOHC 24-Valve
Engine Output
Horsepower
295 hp
Torque
263 lb-ft
Fuel Economy
MPG (city)
20 mpg
MPG (combined)
23 mpg
MPG (highway)
27 mpg
Fuel System
Minimum recommended octane
87
Fuel tank capacity
17.9 gal
Headroom
Front headroom
39.9 in
Second-row headroom
39.4 in
Third-row headroom
36.1 in
Legroom
Front legroom
40.4 in
Second-row legroom
41 in
Third-row legroom
27.7 in
Seating
Passenger seating capacity
8
Shoulder Room
Front shoulder room
59 in
Second-row shoulder room
58.7 in
Third-row shoulder room
55 in
Steering
Steering type
Electric Power Steering (EPS) rack-and-pinion
Turning radius (curb-to-curb)
18.7 ft
Suspension
Front suspension type
Independent MacPherson strut with stabilizer bar
Rear suspension type
Multi-link with stabilizer bar
Tires
Tire size
P235/65R18
Transmission
Final drive ratio
3.0
Transmission speeds
8
Transmission type
Direct Shift 8AT
Weights
Curb weight (maximum)
4330 lbs
Curb weight (minimum)
4330 lbs
Gross vehicle weight rating
5935 lbs
Payload capacity
1605 lbs
Wheels
Wheel diameter
18 in
Wheel material
alloy
Standard & optional equipment
Source: manufacturer press kit
Safety11 std · 0 opt
Downhill Assist Control (DAC)
3-point seatbelts for all seating positions; driver's-side Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) and Automatic/Emergency Locking Retractor (ALR/ELR) on all passenger seatbelts
Adjustable front seatbelt shoulder anchors and driver and front passenger seatbelt pretensioners with force limiters
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)
Driver and front passenger seatbelt warning
Eight airbags —driver airbag, front passenger airbag, driver knee airbag, seat cushion airbag (passenger), front side airbags, curtain shield airbags
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) includes lower anchors and tethers on outboard second-row seats and tether anchor on middle of second- and third-row seats
Rear passenger seatbelt reminder
Star Safety System™—includes Electronically Controlled Braking (ECB), Enhanced Vehicle Stability Control (VSC), Traction Control (TRAC), Anti-lock Brake System (ABS), Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD), Brake Assist (BA) and Smart Stop Technology® (SST)
Toyota Safety Sense™ 2.5+
Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) (individual tires)
Infotainment2 std · 0 opt
Five USB ports (USB-A media port and four USB-C charging ports) and two 12V outlets
Safety Connect®—includes Emergency Assistance, Stolen Vehicle Locator, Roadside Assistance and Automatic Collision Notification. Available by subscription. Complimentary one-year trial subscription.
Convenience3 std · 0 opt
Power door locks with shift-linked automatic lock/unlock feature
Power windows with auto up/down in all positions and jam protection
Smart Key System on front doors and liftgate with Push Button Start, remote keyless entry system with lock, unlock and panic functions; and remote illuminated entry
Climate1 std · 0 opt
Three-zone automatic climate control with air filter, separate second-row control panel, individual temperature settings for driver, front passenger and rear-seat passengers, and second- and third-row vents
Seating3 std · 0 opt
8-passenger seating with 60/40 split, sliding and reclining fold-flat second-row bench seats; 60/40 split, fold-flat third-row seats with sliding headrests and recline function
8-way power-adjustable front passenger seat
Fabric-trimmed front- and second-row seats; 8-way power-adjustable driver's seat; 4-way manual-adjustable front passenger seat
Interior11 std · 0 opt
4.2-in. color LCD Multi-Information Display (MID) in meter cluster
Black interior door handles
Day/night rearview mirror
Digital clock
Eight cup holders and six bottle holders
Overhead console with conversation mirror, sunglasses storage and map lights
Silver-painted dashboard trim and painted door trim
Soft-touch in-dash split-level shelf
Soft-touch roll-top center console with removable utility tray
Tilt/telescopic steering wheel with audio, Multi-Information Display (MID), Bluetooth® hands-free phone, voice command, Dynamic Radar Cruise Control (DRCC), Lane Departure Alert (LDA), Lane Steering Assist (LSA) and multimedia information controls
Dual sun visors with sliding function and illuminated vanity mirrors
Exterior17 std · 0 opt
18-in. painted alloy wheels and P235/65R18 tires
Black-painted front grille with silver-painted surround
Color-keyed heated power outside mirrors with turn signal and manual folding feature
Color-keyed outside door handles
Color-keyed side rocker panels and lower molding
High Solar Energy-Absorbing (HSEA) glass on front side windows
LED projector headlights with Daytime Running Lights (DRL)
LED taillights
Rear liftgate windshield washer and backup camera washer
Rear lower bumper in material black
Washer-linked variable intermittent windshield wipers and intermittent rear wiper
Windshield wiper de-icer
Privacy glass on rear side, quarter and liftgate windows
Rear liftgate windshield defogger
Front and rear mudguards
Rear spoiler with LED center high-mount stop light
Spare Tire/Wheel - Temporary
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Common questions about the L
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kits
What does the 2022 Toyota Highlander L add over the L?
Against the L, 2 features become standard that the L does not and 7 published specifications differ. Both lists are on this page, taken from the manufacturer's own press material.