2023 Toyota Highlander
XLE AWD
What the XLE adds over the L
| Spec | L | XLE |
|---|---|---|
| Curb weight (maximum) | 4155 lbs | 4376 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 4155 lbs | 4376 lbs |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | 5870 lbs | 5970 lbs |
| Front headroom | 39.9 in | 38.4 in |
| MPG (city) | 22 mpg | 21 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 25 mpg | 24 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 29 mpg | 28 mpg |
| Passenger seating capacity | 8 | 7 |
| Payload capacity | 1685 lbs | 1565 lbs |
| Total interior volume | 144.5 cu-ft | 142.2 cu-ft |
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, All-Wheel Drive (AWD), Anti-theft system with alarm and engine immobilizer, Auto-dimming rearview mirror with HomeLink® universal transceiver, Chrome interior door handles, Downhill Assist Control (DAC), Front and rear mudguards, Heated front seats, Height-adjustable power liftgate with jam protection, LED fog lights, 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, Second-row sunshades, Silver-painted roof rails, 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
Specifications
Source: manufacturer press kitBrakes
| 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 | 142.2 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 | 38.4 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 | 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); 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) | 4376 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 4376 lbs |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | 5970 lbs |
| Payload capacity | 1565 lbs |
Wheels
| Wheel diameter | 18 in |
| Wheel material | alloy |
Standard & optional equipment
Source: manufacturer press kitSafety15 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+
- Anti-theft system with alarm and engine immobilizer
- Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) (individual tires)
Infotainment10 std · 1 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.
- Safety Connect® — includes Emergency Assistance button, enhanced Roadside Assistance, Automatic Collision Notification and Stolen Vehicle Locator. 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.
- Qi-compatible wireless smartphone charging with charge indicator light
- Service Connect — with up to 10-year trial subscription. Receive personalized maintenance updates and vehicle health reports. Subscription required. 4G network dependent.
- 12.3-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. 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
- Five USB ports (USB-A media port and four USB-C charging ports) and two 12V outlets
- 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
- Heated front seats
- 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
- 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
- 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 optional
Interior11 std · 0 opt
- Auto-dimming rearview mirror with HomeLink® universal transceiver
- 14 cup/bottle holders
- Chrome interior door handles
- Digital clock
- 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
- 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
- Overhead console with conversation mirror, sunglasses storage and maplights
Exterior20 std · 0 opt
- Power tilt/slide moonroof with sunshade and one-touch open/close
- 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 fog lights
- LED projector headlights with Daytime Running Lights (DRL)
- LED taillights
- Rear liftgate windshield washer and backup camera washer
- Rear lower bumper in material black
- Silver-painted roof rails
- 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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Transcribed from the manufacturer's official press kit for the 2023 Highlander. Confirm with the window sticker for a specific unit.
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Common questions about the XLE
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhat does the 2023 Toyota Highlander XLE add over the L?
Against the L, 16 features become standard that the L does not and 10 published specifications differ. Both lists are on this page, taken from the manufacturer's own press material.