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2022 Toyota Highlander

XSE AWD

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What the XSE adds over the L

SpecLXSE
Curb weight (maximum)4145 lbs4400 lbs
Curb weight (minimum)4145 lbs4400 lbs
Gross vehicle weight rating5830 lbs5935 lbs
Front headroom39.9 in38.4 in
MPG (city)21 mpg20 mpg
MPG (combined)24 mpg23 mpg
MPG (highway)29 mpg27 mpg
Overall length194.9 in197.4 in
Passenger seating capacity87
Payload capacity1685 lbs1535 lbs
Front suspension typeIndependent MacPherson strut with stabilizer barSport-tuned MacPherson strut with stabilizer bar
Tire sizeP235/65R18P235/55R20
Total interior volume141.3 cu-ft139.1 cu-ft
Wheel diameter18 in20 in

Standard here, not on the base trim: 20-in. machined-face alloy wheels with 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, Ambient interior lighting, 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., Auto-dimming rearview mirror with HomeLink® universal transceiver, Black mesh front grille with sporty front bumper and lower spoiler, Black-finish roof rails, Chrome interior door handles, Color-keyed heated power outside mirrors with turn signal and blind spot warning indicators, and manual folding feature, Color-keyed side rocker panels with chrome lower trim, Downhill Assist Control (DAC), Front and rear mudguards, Height-adjustable power liftgate with jam protection, LED fog lights, LED projector headlights with black accents and LED-strip Daytime Running Lights (DRL), 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, Power tilt/slide moonroof with sunshade and one-touch open/close, Qi-compatible wireless smartphone charging with charge indicator light, Rear lower bumper in gray metallic finish with chrome lower spoiler trim, 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, 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, Twin-tip exhaust, Wi-Fi Connect with up to 2 GB within 3-month trial

Specifications

Source: manufacturer press kit

Brakes

Front brake diameter338 mm
Front brake typeventilated disc
Rear brake diameter338 mm
Rear brake typesolid disc
Parking brake typeepb

Cargo

Cargo volume behind 1st row84.3 cu-ft
Cargo volume behind 2nd row48.4 cu-ft
Cargo volume behind 3rd row16 cu-ft
Total interior volume139.1 cu-ft

Connected Services

Connected services brandSafety Connect
Connected services trial (standard tier)12 months

Dimensions Exterior

Ground clearance8 in
Overall height68.1 in
Overall length197.4 in
Overall width76 in
Wheelbase112.2 in

Engine Basics

Aspirationnaturally aspirated
Cylinder count6
Engine displacement3456 cc
Fuel injection systemD-4S
Engine type (full description)3.5-Liter V6 DOHC
Valve configurationDOHC 24-Valve

Engine Output

Horsepower295 hp
Torque263 lb-ft

Fuel Economy

MPG (city)20 mpg
MPG (combined)23 mpg
MPG (highway)27 mpg

Fuel System

Minimum recommended octane87
Fuel tank capacity17.9 gal

Headroom

Front headroom38.4 in
Second-row headroom39.4 in
Third-row headroom36.1 in

Legroom

Front legroom40.4 in
Second-row legroom41 in
Third-row legroom27.7 in

Seating

Passenger seating capacity7

Shoulder Room

Front shoulder room59 in
Second-row shoulder room58.7 in
Third-row shoulder room55 in

Steering

Steering typeElectric Power Steering (EPS) rack-and-pinion
Turning radius (curb-to-curb)18.7 ft

Suspension

Front suspension typeSport-tuned MacPherson strut with stabilizer bar
Rear suspension typeMulti-link with stabilizer bar

Tires

Tire sizeP235/55R20

Transmission

Final drive ratio3.0
Transmission speeds8
Transmission typeDirect Shift 8AT

Weights

Curb weight (maximum)4400 lbs
Curb weight (minimum)4400 lbs
Gross vehicle weight rating5935 lbs
Payload capacity1535 lbs

Wheels

Wheel diameter20 in
Wheel materialalloy

Standard & optional equipment

Source: manufacturer press kit

Safety12 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

Infotainment5 std · 1 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
  • 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.
  • Driver Easy Speak—utilizes microphone in overhead console to amplify the driver's voice and broadcast it through rear speakers optional

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 · 1 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 front seats; 10-way power-adjustable driver's seat including power lumbar support; 8-way power-adjustable front passenger seat optional

Interior12 std · 0 opt

  • 7-in. color LCD Multi-Information Display (MID) in meter cluster
  • Ambient interior lighting
  • Auto-dimming rearview mirror with HomeLink® universal transceiver
  • Chrome interior door handles
  • Digital clock
  • Eight cup holders and six bottle holders

Exterior23 std · 0 opt

  • Power tilt/slide moonroof with sunshade and one-touch open/close
  • 20-in. machined-face alloy wheels with P235/55R20 tires
  • Black mesh front grille with sporty front bumper and lower spoiler
  • Black-finish roof rails
  • 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

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.

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Common questions about the XSE

Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kits

What does the 2022 Toyota Highlander XSE add over the L?

Against the L, 27 features become standard that the L does not and 14 published specifications differ. Both lists are on this page, taken from the manufacturer's own press material.