Comparison - Toyota Highlander Platinum hybrid 2021 - vs - Toyota Highlander XLE 2023

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Toyota Highlander Platinum hybrid 2021

General

Other Names:

Also called:

Toyota Kluger

Also called:

Kluger

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Make:

Toyota

Model:

Highlander Hybrid

Highlander

Average Price:

50,315

Updated:

20 Dec 2019

41,820

Updated:

03 Feb 2023

Car Type:

SUV

Drive Type:

All Wheel Drive

Front Wheel Drive

Year:

2021

2023

Total Seating:

Transmission:

Continuously Variable-speed Automatic

8-speed Shiftable Automatic

Bluetooth:

yes

Heated seats:

yes

Doors:

Fuel Tank Capacity:

17.10gals

17.90gals

Exterior Colors:

Color:

Moondust

#7E8DA0

Midnight Black Metallic

#24231E

Blueprint

#323C71

Magnetic Gray Metallic

#4E4E4E

Blizzard Pearl

#ECE7EA

Celestial Silver metallic

#979CA0

Opulent Amber

#6A5954

Ruby Flare pearl

#740000

Color:

Wind Chill Pearl

#FFFFFF

Midnight Black Metallic

#37383C

Celestial Silver Metallic

#AAA9AE

Cypress

#3E614C

Blueprint

#293B75

Ruby Flare Pearl

#A62739

Moon Dust

#6F7B89

Expert Reviews

Expert reviews:

The 2021 Toyota Highlander learned new tricks to keep us entertained on the road, when we’re not asleep in the back anyway..

Pros
Better style
New sporty XSE look
Still practical…
...and fuel efficient
Great standard safety

Cons
Infotainment is still a headache
Exterior is a little busy
Pricey top models
Small-ish third row

By:

thecarconnection.com

The sporty-looking XSE trim level joins the Highlander lineup for 2021. It punches up the looks with more aggressive exterior styling, unique 20-inch wheels, black exterior accents, and a sportier calibration for the suspension. Elsewhere, LED projection headlamps are now a standard feature and all models receive additional driver-assistance features, including semi-automated emergency steering technology that's designed to help a driver avoid collisions.

Pros
Attractive design,
optional hybrid powertrain,
generous standard features.

Cons
Few driving thrills,
skimpy third-row room,
fussy interior styling.

By:

caranddriver.com

The sporty XSE trim debuts in the Hybrid lineup.More advanced safety features are standard.LED headlights are now standard.

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

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

By:

edmunds.com

Pros
Spacious seating in first two rows
Balanced ride and handling
Long list of standard features
Intuitive infotainment system

Cons
Engine can be noisy
Cramped third row

By:

usnews.com

Pros
Large available displays
Good safety scores and driver-assist tech
Available hybrid model

Cons
Cramped third row
Bouncy ride quality

By:

motortrend.com

Fuel

Fuel Type:

Regular Unleaded

Fuel Economy City USA:

35.00mpg

22.00mpg

Fuel Economy HWY:

34.00mpg

29.00mpg

Engine type:

Hybrid

Petrol/Gas

Engine and Performance

Valves:

Cylinders:

Inline

Engine Size/Displacement:

2.50L

2.40L

Torque:

310ft-lbs

at 1 700rpm

Horsepower:

243hp

at 6 000rpm

265hp

at 6 000rpm

Cam Type:

Double overhead cam (DOHC)

Turning Circle:

37.40Feet

Convenience

Cruise Control:

yes

Door Pockets:

yes

Cupholders:

yes

Overhead console:

yes

Seatback Storage:

yes

Power Steering:

yes

Parking sensors:

yes

Steering Wheel Tilt:

yes

Telescopic steering wheel:

yes

Rear View Camera:

yes

Front view Camera:

yes

Side view Camera:

yes

On steering wheel:

Audio And Cruise Controls On Steering Wheel

Audio and cruise Controls On Steering Wheel

Exterior Dimensions

Length:

194.90in

Width:

76.00in

Height:

68.10in

Ground Clearance:

8.00in

Wheel Base:

112.20in

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

38.40

39.60

Rear Head Room:

37.10

39.40

Front Leg Room:

42.00in

Rear leg room:

41.00in

38.70in

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

5000lbs

Cargo Capacity with Seats in Place:

16.00cu.ft

Angle of Approach:

18.10degrees

Angle of Departure:

22.70degrees

23.00degrees

Curb Weight:

4595.00lbs

4199.00lbs

Instruments

External Temperature Display:

yes

Clock:

yes

Trip computer:

yes

Techometer:

yes

Compass:

yes

Power Features

Power windows:

yes

Remote Keyless doors:

yes

More Power Features:

Hands-Free Entry

Reverse Tilt Passenger Only Provides Curb View When Vehicle In Reverse

4 One-Touch Power Windows

Heated Mirrors

4 one-touch power windows

Heated mirrors

Seats

Rear Seat Collapsible:

yes

Front Seats Features:

Bucket Front Seats

Multi-Level Heating Driver Seat

Ventilated Driver Seat

Ventilated Passenger Seat

Leather

Height Adjustable Driver Seat

Multi-Level Heating Passenger Seat

Driver Seat With Power Adjustable Lumbar Support

8 -Way Power Driver Seat

4 -Way Power Passenger Seat

Leatherette

8-way power driver seat

Height adjustable driver seat

Driver seat with power adjustable lumbar support

8-way power passenger seat

Height adjustable passenger seat

Multi-level heating driver seat

Multi-level heating passenger seat

Rear Seats Features:

Multi-Level Heating

Manual Folding Split-Bench Third Row Seats

Rear Ventilation Ducts With Fan Control

Folding Rear Seatback

Folding center armrest

Manual folding bench third row seats

Suspension

Front Suspension:

Front Stabilizer Bar

Independent MacPherson strut front suspension

Rear Suspension:

Rear Stabilizer Bar

Suspension Info:

Four-Wheel Independent Suspension

Comfort

Interior air Filtration:

yes

Climate Control:

yes

More Comfort Features:

Turn Signal In Mirrors

Three Zone Climate Control

Dual Illuminating Vanity Mirrors

Electrochromatic Inside Rearview Mirror

Electrochromatic inside rearview mirror

Dual illuminating vanity mirrors

Three zone climate control

Entertainment

DVD player:

AM/FM Radio:

yes

Satellite radio:

yes

Video monitor:

More Entertainment:

JBL Premium Brand Stereo System

3 Months Of Provided Satellite Radio Service

Satellite Radio W/Real Time Traffic Satellite Radio

JBL Premium Brand Speakers

USB With External Media Control

USB Connection

11 Total Speakers

8.0" infotainment display size

6 total speakers

Wireless Android Auto/Apple CarPlay

USB connection

USB with external media control

3 months of provided satellite radio service

Exterior Features

Sunroof:

yes

Rear defogger:

yes

Safety Features

ABS:

yes

Front head airbags:

yes

Rear head airbags:

yes

Dual front side-mounted airbags:

yes

Emergency braking assist:

yes

Traction control:

yes

Child seat anchors:

yes

Front brakes:

Ventilated Front Disc

Ventilated disc

Stability control:

yes

Rear brakes:

Solid Rear Disc Brakes

Ventilated disc

Rear door child safety locks:

yes

Daytime running lights:

yes

Engine immobilizer:

yes

Front fog lights:

yes

Dusk sensing headlamps:

yes

Auto delay off headlamps:

yes

Front headrests:

yes

Rear headrests:

yes

Tire pressure monitoring:

yes

More Safety Features:

Turn Signal Mirrors

Passenger Airbag Occupant Sensing Deactivation

Rear Height Adjustable Headrests

Remote Anti-Theft Alarm System

Pre-Collision Safety System

Self-Leveling Headlights

Post-Collision Safety System

LED Headlamp

Blind Spot And Lane Departure Warnings Accident Avoidance System

Blind spot and lane departure warnings accident avoidance system

Lane keep assist

Rear cross traffic alert

Pre-collision safety system

Post-collision safety system

Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation

Remote anti-theft alarm system

Options

Packages:

All-Weather Floor Liner Package

Preferred Accessory Package W/All-Weather Floor Liners

Protection Package

Preferred Accessory Package W/Carpet Mats

Exterior Options:

Paint Protection Film (Front Bumper)

Tow Hitch Receiver

Alloy Wheel Locks

Door Edge Guards

Special Color

Body Side Moldings

Rear Bumper Applique

Running Boards

Roof Rack Cross Bars

Paint Protection Film

Interior Options:

Universal Tablet Holder

Cargo Net - Envelope

Cargo Tote

Carpet Floor Mats And Cargo Liner Package

Carpet Mat Package

All Weather Floor Liners

Cargo Liner

Carpet Cargo Mat

Carpet Floor Mats

Colors

Interior Colors:

Color:

Harvest beige, leather

#740000

Black, leather

#191919

Glazed Caramel, leather

#8A582F

Graphite, leather

#404042

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Comparison - Toyota Highlander Platinum hybrid 2021 - vs - Toyota Highlander XLE 2023

General

Also called:

Toyota Kluger

Also called:

Kluger

Expert Reviews

Fuel

Engine and Performance

Convenience

Exterior Dimensions

Interior Dimensions

Weights and capacites

Instruments

Power Features

Seats

Suspension

Comfort

Entertainment

Exterior Features

Safety Features

Options

Colors

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