LE AWD
What the LE adds over the L
| Spec | L | LE |
|---|---|---|
| Curb weight (maximum) | 4145 lbs | 4330 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 4145 lbs | 4330 lbs |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | 5830 lbs | 5935 lbs |
| MPG (city) | 21 mpg | 20 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 24 mpg | 23 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 29 mpg | 27 mpg |
| Payload capacity | 1685 lbs | 1605 lbs |
Standard here, not on the base trim: Anti-theft system with alarm and engine immobilizer, Audio Plus—includes 8.0-in. touchscreen, six speakers, USB media port, four USB charge ports, hands-free phone capability and music streaming via Bluetooth® wireless technology, Android Auto™ & Apple CarPlay® & Amazon Alexa compatible, SiriusXM® with 3-month Platinum Plan trial subscription. Safety Connect® with 1-year trial, Service Connect with 10-year trial, Remote Connect with 1-year trial, Wi-Fi Connect with up to 2 GB within 3-month trial, Destination Assist with 1-year trial., Color-keyed heated power outside mirrors with turn signal and blind spot warning indicators, and manual folding feature, Downhill Assist Control (DAC), Front and rear mudguards, Height-adjustable power liftgate with jam protection, LED fog lights, Leather-trimmed shift knob and tilt/telescopic leather 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, Smart Key System on front doors and liftgate with Push Button Start, remote keyless entry system with lock, unlock, panic and liftgate functions; and remote illuminated entry, Wi-Fi Connect with up to 2 GB within 3-month trial
Specifications
Source: manufacturer press kitBrakes
| 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 kitSafety12 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+
- Anti-theft system with alarm and engine immobilizer
- Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) (individual tires)
Infotainment4 std · 0 opt
- Wi-Fi Connect with up to 2 GB within 3-month trial
- Audio Plus—includes 8.0-in. touchscreen, six speakers, USB media port, four USB charge ports, hands-free phone capability and music streaming via Bluetooth® wireless technology, Android Auto™ & Apple CarPlay® & Amazon Alexa compatible, SiriusXM® with 3-month Platinum Plan trial subscription. Safety Connect® with 1-year trial, Service Connect with 10-year trial, Remote Connect with 1-year trial, Wi-Fi Connect with up to 2 GB within 3-month trial, Destination Assist with 1-year trial.
- 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.
Convenience4 std · 0 opt
- Smart Key System on front doors and liftgate with Push Button Start, remote keyless entry system with lock, unlock, panic and liftgate functions; and remote illuminated entry
- Height-adjustable power liftgate with jam protection
- Power door locks with shift-linked automatic lock/unlock feature
- Power windows with auto up/down in all positions and jam protection
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
- Leather-trimmed shift knob and tilt/telescopic leather 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
- 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
- Dual sun visors with sliding function and illuminated vanity mirrors
Exterior19 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 blind spot warning indicators, and manual folding feature
- 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 fog lights
- 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 LE
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhat does the 2022 Toyota Highlander LE add over the L?
Against the L, 10 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.