Comparison - Toyota Highlander Hybrid XLE 2022 - vs - Ford Escape ST-Line PHEV 2022

General

Other Names:

Also called:

Toyota Kluger

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Is the 2022 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Bronze Edition
Make: 
Average Price: 
$
43,455
Updated: 
01 Jun 2021
$
Updated: 
21 May 2022
Car Type: 
SUV
SUV
Drive Type: 
All Wheel Drive
Year: 
2022
2022
Total Seating: 
7
5
Transmission: 
Continuously Variable-speed Automatic
Bluetooth: 
yes
no
Heated seats: 
yes
no
Navigation: 
yes
no
Doors: 
4
Fuel Tank Capacity: 
17.10gals
Exterior Colors: 
Color: 
Wind Chill Pearl
#F0F0F0
Opulent Amber
#6A5954
Blueprint
#323C71
Moondust
#7E8DA0
Midnight Black Metallic
#24231E
Ruby Flare Pearl
#740000
Celestial Silver Metallic
#979CA0
Magnetic Gray Metallic
#4E4E4E

Electric

Top Speed: 
118mph
Seconds from 0 to 60mph: 
7.30s

Expert Reviews

Expert reviews: 

The Bronze Edition trim joins the lineup.

Pros
High fuel economy for a three-row SUV
Sensibly priced compared to the non-hybrid Highlander
Comfortable ride
Plenty of standard and available safety features

Cons
Third-row seats are cramped
Not a whole lot of cargo space behind the third row
Engine sounds unrefined at full throttle

By: 
edmunds.com

A new Hybrid Bronze Edition model joins the lineup and wears Cement or Wind Chill Pearl exterior paint with a set of cool 18-inch bronze-colored wheels. The cabin also receives some unique design elements in the form of geometric-patterned upholstery with bronze-colored detailing and illuminated bronze-colored doorsill protectors. Elsewhere, XLE and higher trims now come with a height-adjustable power-seat feature for the front passenger. The Highlander otherwise carries over to 2022 with no other changes.

Pros
Handsome styling,
available as a fuel-saving hybrid,
driver-assistance features come standard.

Cons
Lazy driving characteristics,
snug third row,
busy dashboard design.

By: 
caranddriver.com

The 2022 Toyota Highlander Hybrid's #4 ranking is based on its score within the Hybrid SUVs category. It is the winner of our 2022 Best Hybrid and Electric SUV for Families award. Currently the Toyota Highlander Hybrid has a score of 8.1 out of 10, which is based on our evaluation of 26 pieces of research and data elements using various sources.

Pros
Cushioned ride
Quick acceleration from a stop
Lots of standard features
Refined cabin

Cons
Above-average starting price
Cramped third row

By: 
usnews.com

Fuel

Fuel Type: 
Regular Unleaded
Fuel Economy City USA: 
35.00mpg
Fuel Economy HWY: 
35.00mpg
Engine type: 
Hybrid

Engine and Performance

Valves: 
16
Cylinders: 
4
inline
Engine Size/Displacement: 
2.50L
Torque: 
175ft-lbs
at 4 400rpm
Horsepower: 
243hp
at 6 000rpm
Cam Type: 
Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Turning Circle: 
37.40Feet

Convenience

Cruise Control: 
yes
no
Door Pockets: 
yes
no
Cupholders: 
yes
no
Overhead console: 
yes
no
Seatback Storage: 
yes
no
Power Steering: 
yes
no
Parking sensors: 
no
no
Steering Wheel Tilt: 
yes
no
Telescopic steering wheel: 
yes
no
Rear View Camera: 
yes
no
Front view Camera: 
no
no
Side view Camera: 
no
no
On steering wheel: 
Audio And Cruise Controls On Steering Wheel
More in Convenience: 
Adaptive Cruise Control
Keyless Ignition
Universal Remote Transmitter (For Garage Door, Security System, Etc.)
Leather Steering Wheel

Exterior Dimensions

Length: 
194.90in
Width: 
76.00in
Height: 
68.10in
Ground Clearance: 
8.00in
Front Track: 
65.30in
Rear Track: 
65.40in
Wheel Base: 
112.20in

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room: 
39.60
Rear Head Room: 
39.40
Front Leg Room: 
42.00in
Rear leg room: 
41.00in
Front Hip Room: 
57.20in
Front Shoulder Room: 
59.00in
Rear Hip Room: 
57.00in
Rear Shoulder room: 
58.40in

Weights and capacites

Cargo Capacity: 
84.30cu.ft
Maximum Towing Capacity un-break: 
3500lbs
Cargo Capacity with Seats in Place: 
16.00cu.ft
Angle of Approach: 
18.10degrees
Angle of Departure: 
22.70degrees
Curb Weight: 
4515.00lbs

Instruments

External Temperature Display: 
yes
no
Clock: 
yes
no
Trip computer: 
yes
no
Techometer: 
no
no
Compass: 
no
no

Power Features

Power windows: 
yes
no
Remote Keyless doors: 
yes
no
More Power Features: 
4 One-Touch Power Windows
Hands-Free Entry
Heated Mirrors

Seats

Rear Seat Collapsible: 
yes
yes
Front Seats Features: 
8 -Way Power Driver Seat
8 -Way Power Passenger Seat
Bucket Front Seats
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Height Adjustable Passenger Seat
Leatherette
Multi-Level Heating Driver Seat
Multi-Level Heating Passenger Seat
Driver Seat With Power Adjustable Lumbar Support
Rear Seats Features: 
Manual Folding Split-Bench Third Row Seats
Rear Ventilation Ducts With Fan Control
Split-Folding Rear Seatback
Folding center armrest

Suspension

Front Suspension: 
Front Stabilizer Bar
Rear Suspension: 
Rear Stabilizer Bar
Suspension Info: 
Four-Wheel Independent Suspension

Comfort

Interior air Filtration: 
yes
no
Climate Control: 
yes
no
More Comfort Features: 
Electrochromatic Inside Rearview Mirror
Turn Signal In Mirrors
Dual Illuminating Vanity Mirrors
Three Zone Climate Control

Entertainment

DVD player: 
no
no
AM/FM Radio: 
yes
no
Satellite radio: 
yes
no
Video monitor: 
no
no
More Entertainment: 
3 Months Of Provided Satellite Radio Service
6 Total Speakers
USB Connection
USB With External Media Control
Satellite Radio W/Real Time Traffic Satellite Radio

Exterior Features

Sunroof: 
yes
no
Rear defogger: 
yes
no
Alloy Wheels: 
yes
no
Wheel size: 
18 In.
Wheels more: 
Temporary Spare Tire
Underbody Mounted Spare Tire
All Season Tires
Wheel Dimensions: 
Width: 
235.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
65
Diameter: 
R18

Safety Features

ABS: 
yes
no
Front head airbags: 
yes
no
Rear head airbags: 
yes
no
Dual front side-mounted airbags: 
yes
no
Emergency braking assist: 
yes
no
Traction control: 
yes
no
Child seat anchors: 
yes
no
Front brakes: 
Ventilated Front Disc
Stability control: 
yes
no
Rear brakes: 
Solid Rear Disc Brakes
Rear door child safety locks: 
yes
no
Daytime running lights: 
yes
no
Engine immobilizer: 
yes
no
Front fog lights: 
yes
no
Dusk sensing headlamps: 
yes
no
Auto delay off headlamps: 
yes
no
Front headrests: 
yes
no
Rear headrests: 
yes
no
Tire pressure monitoring: 
yes
no
More Safety Features: 
LED Headlamp
Blind Spot And Lane Departure Warnings Accident Avoidance System
Post-Collision Safety System
Pre-Collision Safety System
Remote Anti-Theft Alarm System
4-Wheel ABS
Passenger Airbag Occupant Sensing Deactivation
Rear Height Adjustable Headrests
Turn Signal Mirrors

Options

Packages: 
Quick Charge Cable Package
All-Weather Floor Liner Package
Preferred Accessory Package W/All-Weather Floor Liner
Protection Package
Preferred Accessory Package W/Carpet Mats
Exterior Options: 
Blackout Emblem Overlays
Roof Rack Cross Bars
Special Color
Paint Protection Film
Door Edge Guards
Rear Bumper Applique
Rear Bumper Protector - Chrome
Running Boards
Alloy Wheel Locks
Tow Hitch Receiver W/Wire Harness
Body Side Moldings
Interior Options: 
Cargo Cover
Illuminated Door Sills
Carpet Mat Package
Universal Tablet Holder
Cargo Net - Envelope
2nd Row Bench
Premium Audio W/Integrated Navigation
Cargo Tote
Carpet Floor Mats And Cargo Liner Package

Colors

Interior Colors: 
Color: 
Black, leatherette
#191919
Harvest Beige, leatherette
#C0AB91
Graphite, leatherette
#404042