LE Hybrid FWD
What the LE Hybrid adds over the L
| Spec | L | LE Hybrid |
|---|---|---|
| Curb weight (maximum) | 4145 lbs | 4330 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 4145 lbs | 4330 lbs |
| Cylinder count | 6 | 4 |
| Engine displacement | 3456 cc | 2487 cc |
| Horsepower | 295 hp | 186 hp |
| Torque | 263 lb-ft | 175 lb-ft |
| Engine type (full description) | 3.5-Liter V6 DOHC | 2.5-Liter L4 DOHC Hybrid |
| Valve configuration | DOHC 24-Valve | DOHC 16-Valve |
| Fuel tank capacity | 17.9 gal | 17.1 gal |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | 5830 lbs | 5960 lbs |
| MPG (city) | 21 mpg | 36 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 24 mpg | 36 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 29 mpg | 35 mpg |
| Payload capacity | 1685 lbs | 1495 lbs |
| Transmission type | Direct Shift 8AT | ECVT |
Standard here, not on the base trim: 7-passenger seating with second-row fold-down captain's chairs and fold-down inboard armrests, adjustable headrests and two cup holders mounted on the floor; and 60/40 split, fold-flat third-row seats with sliding headrests and recline function, Acoustic noise-reducing front side windows, Ambient interior lighting, Bird's Eye View Camera—includes Perimeter Scan, 360-degree Overhead View in low-speed drive and reverse, and Curb View, Color-keyed heated power outside mirrors with puddle lights with integrated Highlander logo, turn signal and blind spot warning indicators, manual folding, and reverse tilt-down with memory feature, Color-keyed heated power outside mirrors with turn signal and blind spot warning indicators, and manual folding feature, Driver Easy Speak—utilizes microphone in overhead console to amplify the driver's voice and broadcast it through rear speakers, Height-adjustable hands-free power liftgate with jam protection, High-output LED fog lights, Leather-trimmed front- and second-row seats; heated and ventilated front seats; 10-way power-adjustable driver's seat including power lumbar support; 8-way power-adjustable front passenger seat; seat memory function, Leather-trimmed front- and second-row seats; heated and ventilated front seats; 10-way power-adjustable driver's seat including power lumbar support; 8-way power-adjustable front passenger seat; seat memory function, 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, Ornamental dash trim and faux wood door trim, Qi-compatible wireless smartphone charging with charge indicator light, Rain-sensing washer-linked variable intermittent windshield wipers and intermittent rear wiper, Second-row sunshades, 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, SofTex®-trimmed front- and second-row seats; heated front seats; 10-way power-adjustable driver's seat including power lumbar support; 8-way power-adjustable front passenger seat, Two 120V outlets (1500W shared) located on the bottom rear of center console and in the luggage area
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 | 4 |
| Engine displacement | 2487 cc |
| Fuel injection system | D-4S |
| Engine type (full description) | 2.5-Liter L4 DOHC Hybrid |
| Valve configuration | DOHC 16-Valve |
Engine Output
| Horsepower | 186 hp |
| Torque | 175 lb-ft |
Fuel Economy
| MPG (city) | 36 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 36 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 35 mpg |
Fuel System
| Minimum recommended octane | 87 |
| Fuel tank capacity | 17.1 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
| Transmission type | ECVT |
Weights
| Curb weight (maximum) | 4330 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 4330 lbs |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | 5960 lbs |
| Payload capacity | 1495 lbs |
Wheels
| Wheel diameter | 18 in |
| Wheel material | alloy |
Standard & optional equipment
Source: manufacturer press kitSafety11 std · 1 opt
- Bird's Eye View Camera—includes Perimeter Scan, 360-degree Overhead View in low-speed drive and reverse, and Curb View
- 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+
- Predictive Fuel-Efficient Drive optional
- Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) (individual tires)
Infotainment4 std · 1 opt
- Driver Easy Speak—utilizes microphone in overhead console to amplify the driver's voice and broadcast it through rear speakers
- Five USB ports (USB-A media port and four USB-C charging ports) and two 12V outlets
- Qi-compatible wireless smartphone charging with charge indicator light
- Safety Connect®—includes Emergency Assistance, Stolen Vehicle Locator, Roadside Assistance and Automatic Collision Notification. Available by subscription. Complimentary one-year trial subscription.
- Premium Audio, with Dynamic Navigation with 3-year trial—includes 12.3-in. touchscreen, 11 JBL® speakers including subwoofer and amplifier, 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. optional
Convenience5 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 hands-free 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
- Two 120V outlets (1500W shared) located on the bottom rear of center console and in the luggage area
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
Seating4 std · 0 opt
- SofTex®-trimmed front- and second-row seats; heated front seats; 10-way power-adjustable driver's seat including power lumbar support; 8-way power-adjustable front passenger seat
- 7-passenger seating with second-row fold-down captain's chairs and fold-down inboard armrests, adjustable headrests and two cup holders mounted on the floor; and 60/40 split, fold-flat third-row seats with sliding headrests and recline function
- 8-way power-adjustable front passenger seat
- Leather-trimmed front- and second-row seats; heated and ventilated front seats; 10-way power-adjustable driver's seat including power lumbar support; 8-way power-adjustable front passenger seat; seat memory function
Interior14 std · 0 opt
- 4.2-in. color LCD Multi-Information Display (MID) in meter cluster
- Ambient interior lighting
- 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
- Ornamental dash trim and faux wood door trim
- Overhead console with conversation mirror, sunglasses storage and map lights
- Second-row sunshades
- 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
- Acoustic noise-reducing front side windows
- Color-keyed heated power outside mirrors with puddle lights with integrated Highlander logo, turn signal and blind spot warning indicators, manual folding, and reverse tilt-down with memory feature
- 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
- High-output LED fog lights
- LED projector headlights with Daytime Running Lights (DRL)
- LED taillights
- Rain-sensing washer-linked variable intermittent windshield wipers and intermittent rear wiper
- Rear liftgate windshield washer and backup camera washer
- Rear lower bumper in material black
- Windshield wiper de-icer
- Privacy glass on rear side, quarter and liftgate windows
- Rear liftgate windshield defogger
- Rear spoiler with LED center high-mount stop light
- Spare Tire/Wheel - Temporary
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Common questions about the LE Hybrid
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhat does the 2022 Toyota Highlander LE Hybrid add over the L?
Against the L, 19 features become standard that the L does not and 15 published specifications differ. Both lists are on this page, taken from the manufacturer's own press material.