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Redesigned from the ground up for the 2020 model year in the United States, the Highlander will be sold in Europe because Toyota wants to capitalize on the SUV boom. The Highlander will come exclusively as a hybrid, but the all-wheel-drive setup exceeds the fleet-wide average target for CO2 emissions enforced by the European Commission.
149 grams per kilometer are 54 more grams of carbon dioxde than the EU target, but nevertheless, Toyota boasts the segment-best power-to-CO2 ratio for a non-plug-in vehicle. More to the point, the Highlander Hybrid offers 248 horsepower and returns up to 6.6 liters per 100 kilometers (35.6 mpg).
The seven-seat crossover can also cruise on electric power alone at up to 125 kilometers per hour (77.6 mph). Above that speed, the 2.5-liter engine will take over. All trim levels of the Highlander Hybrid are well equipped from the get-go, and the list of standard features includes wireless phone charging.
In no particular order, no-cost highlights also come in the form of a 7.0-inch digital display for the instrument cluster, 8.0-inch touchscreen infotainment, Toyota Safety Sense, Smart Entry, LED headlights, heated front seats, and three-zone automatic climate control. Higher up the spectrum, other trim levels improve the Highlander Hybrid with a power-operated tailgate, 20-inch alloy wheels, and jet washers for the projector-type LED headlights.
As far as optional extras are concerned, the panoramic sunroof and 12.3-inch infotainment system with built-in satellite navigation are joined by a JBL premium audio system with 11 speakers and 1,200 watts. Similar to Toyota’s ever-popular Prius, the Highlander Hybrid relies on a continuously variable transmission to maximize fuel efficiency. The CVT drives the front wheels because a rear-mounted motor eliminates the need for a prop shaft.
On that note, the mid-size crossover costs a whopping €53,250 in Germany, which translates to $64,640 at current exchange rates. UK pricing is similarly prohibitive at £50,595 before any potential savings.
The seven-seat crossover can also cruise on electric power alone at up to 125 kilometers per hour (77.6 mph). Above that speed, the 2.5-liter engine will take over. All trim levels of the Highlander Hybrid are well equipped from the get-go, and the list of standard features includes wireless phone charging.
In no particular order, no-cost highlights also come in the form of a 7.0-inch digital display for the instrument cluster, 8.0-inch touchscreen infotainment, Toyota Safety Sense, Smart Entry, LED headlights, heated front seats, and three-zone automatic climate control. Higher up the spectrum, other trim levels improve the Highlander Hybrid with a power-operated tailgate, 20-inch alloy wheels, and jet washers for the projector-type LED headlights.
As far as optional extras are concerned, the panoramic sunroof and 12.3-inch infotainment system with built-in satellite navigation are joined by a JBL premium audio system with 11 speakers and 1,200 watts. Similar to Toyota’s ever-popular Prius, the Highlander Hybrid relies on a continuously variable transmission to maximize fuel efficiency. The CVT drives the front wheels because a rear-mounted motor eliminates the need for a prop shaft.
On that note, the mid-size crossover costs a whopping €53,250 in Germany, which translates to $64,640 at current exchange rates. UK pricing is similarly prohibitive at £50,595 before any potential savings.
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