Standard here, not on the base trim: All-Wheel Drive (AWD), Downhill Assist Control (DAC), Front and rear mudguards
Specifications
Source: manufacturer press kit
Brakes
Front brake diameter
337.8 mm
Front brake type
ventilated disc
Rear brake diameter
337.8 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
144.5 cu-ft
Connected Services
Connected services brand
Toyota Safety Sense / Safety Connect / Service Connect
Connected services trial (standard tier)
120 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
twin turbo
Cylinder count
4
Engine displacement
2393 cc
Fuel injection system
D-4S
Engine type (full description)
2.4-liter 4-cylinder turbocharged DOHC
Valve configuration
DOHC 16-Valve
Engine Output
Horsepower
265 hp
Torque
310 lb-ft
Fuel Economy
MPG (city)
21 mpg
MPG (combined)
24 mpg
MPG (highway)
28 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
42 in
Second-row legroom
38.7 in
Third-row legroom
28 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); power-assisted 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
3.3
Transmission speeds
8
Transmission type
Direct Shift 8AT
Weights
Curb weight (maximum)
4332 lbs
Curb weight (minimum)
4332 lbs
Gross vehicle weight rating
5970 lbs
Payload capacity
1605 lbs
Wheels
Wheel diameter
18 in
Wheel material
alloy
Standard & optional equipment
Source: manufacturer press kit
Safety14 std · 0 opt
Backup camera
Downhill Assist Control (DAC)
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
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)
Backup camera with projected path
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
Rear passenger seatbelt reminder
Star Safety System™ — Traction Control (TRAC)
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+
Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) (individual tires)
Infotainment9 std · 0 opt
Remote Connect — remotely interact with your vehicle through the Toyota app via your smartwatch, Amazon Alexa-enabled devices, and Google Assistant™-enabled devices. Subscription required. 4G network dependent.
Wi-Fi Connect — with AT&T Wi-Fi hotspot and Integrated Streaming (Apple Music® and Amazon Music™) compatibility. 1-month trial subscription for music services. Up to 30-day or 3 GB trial subscription on Wi-Fi hotspot. 4G network dependent.
Remote Connect — remotely interact with your vehicle through the Toyota app via your smartwatch, Amazon Alexa-enabled devices, and Google Assistant™-enabled devices. Allowing you to lock/unlock doors, start and stop the vehicle, locate your last parked location, check vehicle status and monitor guest drivers. Subscription required. 4G network dependent.
6-Speaker Audio System
7-in. color LCD Multi-Information Display (MID) with odometer, trip/average fuel economy, cruising range, average speed, AWD torque distribution (AWD models only), cruise control guide, audio details, hands-free incoming call notices, telephone information, Eco Driving Indicator, and energy monitor (HV models only)
8.0-in. Toyota Audio Multimedia with wireless Apple CarPlay® & Android Auto™ compatibility, USB media port, four USB charge ports, hands-free phone capability and music streaming via Bluetooth® wireless technology, SiriusXM® with 3-month Platinum Plan trial subscription.
Drive Connect — includes Cloud Navigation with Google Points of Interest (POI) data, Intelligent Assistant with Hey, Toyota, and Destination Assist. Subscription required. 4G network dependent.
Service Connect — with up to 10-year trial subscription. Receive personalized maintenance updates and vehicle health reports. Subscription required. 4G network dependent.
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
Five USB ports (USB-A media port and four USB-C charging ports) and two 12V outlets
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
Fabric-trimmed front- and second-row seats; 8-way power-adjustable driver's seat; 4-way manual-adjustable front passenger seat
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
Fabric-trimmed front- and second-row seats
Interior9 std · 0 opt
14 cup/bottle holders
Black interior door handles
Digital clock
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
Day/night rearview mirror
Dual sun visors with sliding function and illuminated vanity mirrors
Overhead console with conversation mirror, sunglasses storage and maplights
Exterior17 std · 0 opt
LED projector headlights
Black-painted front grille with silver-painted surround
Color-keyed heated power outside mirrors
Color-keyed heated power outside mirrors with turn signal
Color-keyed side rocker panels and lower molding
High Solar Energy-Absorbing (HSEA) glass on front side windows
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
Temporary spare tire/wheel
Powertrain1 std · 0 opt
All-Wheel Drive (AWD)
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What does the 2023 Toyota Highlander L add over the L?
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