Platinum FWD
What the Platinum adds over the L
| Spec | L | Platinum |
|---|---|---|
| Curb weight (maximum) | 4145 lbs | 4260 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 4145 lbs | 4260 lbs |
| Front headroom | 39.9 in | 38.4 in |
| Second-row headroom | 39.4 in | 37.1 in |
| Passenger seating capacity | 8 | 7 |
| Payload capacity | 1685 lbs | 1570 lbs |
| Tire size | P235/65R18 | P235/55R20 |
| Total interior volume | 141.3 cu-ft | 136.1 cu-ft |
| Wheel diameter | 18 in | 20 in |
Standard here, not on the base trim: 10-in. color Head-Up Display (HUD) with speedometer and Road Sign Assist (RSA), navigation, 20-in. alloy wheels and P235/55R20 tires, 7-in. color LCD Multi-Information Display (MID) in meter cluster, 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, Anti-theft system with alarm and engine immobilizer, Bird's Eye View Camera—includes Perimeter Scan, 360-degree Overhead View in low-speed drive and reverse, and Curb View, Black-painted front grille with chrome-plated surround and front lower bumper in silver finish, Cargo area tonneau cover, Chrome interior door handles, 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, Digital rearview mirror with HomeLink® universal transceiver, Driver Easy Speak—utilizes microphone in overhead console to amplify the driver's voice and broadcast it through rear speakers, Heated second row, Height-adjustable hands-free power liftgate with jam protection, High-output LED fog lights, Illuminated front doorsill metal scuff plate, LED projector headlights with Adaptive Front-Lighting System (AFS), auto leveling and LED-strip Daytime Running Lights (DRL), 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 heated tilt/telescopic leather-trimmed 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, 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, One 120V outlet (100W) located on the bottom rear of the center console, Ornamental dash trim and faux wood door trim, Panoramic glass roof with sunshade and front power tilt/slide moonroof, 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., Qi-compatible wireless smartphone charging with charge indicator light, Rain-sensing washer-linked variable intermittent windshield wipers and intermittent rear wiper, Rear bumper scuff plate, Rear lower bumper in silver finish, Second-row sunshades, Silver-finish roof rails, 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, 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 | 136.1 cu-ft |
Connected Services
| Connected services brand | Safety Connect |
| Connected services trial (premium tier) | 12 months |
| 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) | 21 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 24 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 29 mpg |
Fuel System
| Minimum recommended octane | 87 |
| Fuel tank capacity | 17.9 gal |
Headroom
| Front headroom | 38.4 in |
| Second-row headroom | 37.1 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 | 7 |
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 | P235/55R20 |
Transmission
| Final drive ratio | 3.0 |
| Transmission speeds | 8 |
| Transmission type | Direct Shift 8AT |
Weights
| Curb weight (maximum) | 4260 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 4260 lbs |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | 5830 lbs |
| Payload capacity | 1570 lbs |
Wheels
| Wheel diameter | 20 in |
| Wheel material | alloy |
Standard & optional equipment
Source: manufacturer press kitSafety12 std · 0 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+
- Anti-theft system with alarm and engine immobilizer
- Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) (individual tires)
Infotainment7 std · 0 opt
- Wi-Fi Connect with up to 2 GB within 3-month trial
- 10-in. color Head-Up Display (HUD) with speedometer and Road Sign Assist (RSA), navigation
- 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
- 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.
- 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.
Convenience6 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
- One 120V outlet (100W) located on the bottom rear of the center console
- 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
Seating5 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
- Heated second row
- 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
Interior15 std · 0 opt
- Leather-trimmed shift knob and heated tilt/telescopic leather-trimmed 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
- 7-in. color LCD Multi-Information Display (MID) in meter cluster
- Ambient interior lighting
- Chrome interior door handles
- Digital clock
- Digital rearview mirror with HomeLink® universal transceiver
- Eight cup holders and six bottle holders
- Illuminated front doorsill metal scuff plate
- 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
- 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
Exterior23 std · 0 opt
- 20-in. alloy wheels and P235/55R20 tires
- Acoustic noise-reducing front side windows
- Black-painted front grille with chrome-plated surround and front lower bumper in silver finish
- 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 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 Adaptive Front-Lighting System (AFS), auto leveling and LED-strip Daytime Running Lights (DRL)
- LED projector headlights with Daytime Running Lights (DRL)
- LED taillights
- Panoramic glass roof with sunshade and front power tilt/slide moonroof
- Rain-sensing washer-linked variable intermittent windshield wipers and intermittent rear wiper
- Rear bumper scuff plate
- Rear liftgate windshield washer and backup camera washer
- Rear lower bumper in silver finish
- Silver-finish roof rails
- 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
Cargo1 std · 0 opt
- Cargo area tonneau cover
Ranked by what shoppers ask about first; standard equipment before options.
Transcribed from the manufacturer's official press kit for the 2022 Highlander. Confirm with the window sticker for a specific unit.
Factory warranty running out?
The 2022 Toyota Highlander is in the years where transmission, electronics and drivetrain repairs land on the owner. What an extended plan does and does not cover is worth reading before a dealer quotes you one.
What to check before you buy →Affiliate disclosure: some links on this page are affiliate links. If you request a quote or buy through them we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Nothing on this page changes because of it.
Common questions about the Platinum
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhat does the 2022 Toyota Highlander Platinum add over the L?
Against the L, 37 features become standard that the L does not and 9 published specifications differ. Both lists are on this page, taken from the manufacturer's own press material.