XSE AWD
What the XSE adds over the L
| Spec | L | XSE |
|---|---|---|
| Curb weight (maximum) | 4145 lbs | 4400 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 4145 lbs | 4400 lbs |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | 5830 lbs | 5935 lbs |
| Front headroom | 39.9 in | 38.4 in |
| MPG (city) | 21 mpg | 20 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 24 mpg | 23 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 29 mpg | 27 mpg |
| Overall length | 194.9 in | 197.4 in |
| Passenger seating capacity | 8 | 7 |
| Payload capacity | 1685 lbs | 1535 lbs |
| Front suspension type | Independent MacPherson strut with stabilizer bar | Sport-tuned MacPherson strut with stabilizer bar |
| Tire size | P235/65R18 | P235/55R20 |
| Total interior volume | 141.3 cu-ft | 139.1 cu-ft |
| Wheel diameter | 18 in | 20 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 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 | 139.1 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 | 197.4 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 | 38.4 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 | 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 | Sport-tuned 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) | 4400 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 4400 lbs |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | 5935 lbs |
| Payload capacity | 1535 lbs |
Wheels
| Wheel diameter | 20 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)
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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Color-keyed outside door handles
- Color-keyed side rocker panels with chrome lower trim
- High Solar Energy-Absorbing (HSEA) glass on front side windows
- LED fog lights
- LED projector headlights with Daytime Running Lights (DRL)
- LED projector headlights with black accents and LED-strip Daytime Running Lights (DRL)
- LED taillights
- Rear liftgate windshield washer and backup camera washer
- Rear lower bumper in gray metallic finish with chrome lower spoiler trim
- Twin-tip exhaust
- 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 XSE
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhat 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.