Comparison - Toyota Highlander XSE 2021 - vs - Kia Niro EX 2023

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Toyota Highlander XSE 2021

General

Other Names:

Also called:

Kluger

Also called:

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Make:

Model:

Average Price:

43,355

Updated:

06 Feb 2020

44,550

Updated:

04 Feb 2023

Car Type:

SUV

Drive Type:

All Wheel Drive

Front Wheel Drive

Year:

2021

2023

Total Seating:

Transmission:

8-speed Shiftable Automatic

1-speed Direct Drive

Bluetooth:

yes

Heated seats:

yes

Doors:

Fuel Tank Capacity:

17.90gals

Exterior Colors:

Color:

Ruby Flare Pearl

#740000

Celestial Silver Metallic

#979CA0

Blizzard Pearl

#ECE7EA

Magnetic Gray Metallic

#4E4E4E

Blueprint

#323C71

MIDNIGHT BLACK METALLIC

#24231E

Color:

Steel Gray

#8D8D8F

Snow White Pearl

#FCFCFC

Graphite Gray

#7D7F81

Aurora Black Pearl

#262626

Runway Red

#D01B21

Fire Orange Metalic

#FC7266

Mineral Blue

#8498AC

Cityscape Green

#4E554E

Electric

Battery:

64.8 kWh

Full Charge Range:

253mi

Full Charge Time:

7.5 hr.with 240V Charger

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 2021 Toyota Highlander comes with a 3 yr./ 36000 mi. basic warranty, a 2 yr./ unlimited mi. roadside warranty, and a 5 yr./ 60000 mi. powertrain warranty.New sporty XSE trim debuts.

Pros
Comfortable, quiet ride
Easy to see out of
Good power and fuel economy from V6 engine

Cons
Third row is kids-only
Below-average cargo space behind the third-row seat

By:

edmunds.com

Pros
Decent driving range,
handsome design inside and out,
generous standard features.

Cons
Tepid acceleration,
banal handling,
not eligible for governmental EV rebates.

By:

caranddriver.com

Pros
Long list of standard features
Offers a lot of the latest technology and driver assist features
Smooth ride and quiet cabin
Relatively roomy cargo area

Cons
Doesn't provide much excitement from behind the wheel
Front seat padding is a bit too firm for ideal comfort

By:

edmunds.com

Fuel

Fuel Type:

Regular Unleaded

Fuel Economy City USA:

20.00mpg

Fuel Economy HWY:

27.00mpg

Engine type:

Petrol/Gas

Engine and Performance

Valves:

Cylinders:

Engine Size/Displacement:

3.50L

Torque:

263ft-lbs

at 4 700rpm

188ft-lbs

at 6 000rpm

Horsepower:

295hp

at 6 600rpm

201hp

at 9 000rpm

Cam Type:

Double overhead cam (DOHC)

Turning Circle:

37.40Feet

34.80Feet

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:

Side view Camera:

On steering wheel:

Audio And Cruise Controls On Steering Wheel

Audio and cruise Controls On Steering Wheel

Exterior Dimensions

Length:

197.40in

174.00in

Width:

76.00in

71.90in

Height:

68.10in

61.80in

Ground Clearance:

8.00in

5.90in

Wheel Base:

112.20in

107.10in

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

39.60

40.50

Rear Head Room:

39.40

38.10

Front Leg Room:

42.00in

41.50in

Rear leg room:

41.00in

36.90in

Front Hip Room:

57.20in

53.30in

Front Shoulder Room:

59.00in

56.30in

Rear Hip Room:

57.00in

52.70in

Rear Shoulder room:

58.40in

55.40in

Weights and capacites

Cargo Capacity:

84.30cu.ft

63.70cu.ft

Maximum Towing Capacity un-break:

5000lbs

1653lbs

Cargo Capacity with Seats in Place:

16.00cu.ft

22.80cu.ft

Angle of Approach:

16.90degrees

15.70degrees

Angle of Departure:

21.10degrees

26.80degrees

Curb Weight:

4400.00lbs

3803.00lbs

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:

Heated Mirrors

Hands-Free Entry

2 one-touch power windows

Heated mirrors

Seats

Rear Seat Collapsible:

yes

Front Seats Features:

Bucket Front Seats

Multi-Level Heating Driver Seat

Leatherette

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

Ventilated passenger seat

Ventilated driver seat

Multi-level heating passenger seat

Multi-level heating driver seat

Passenger seat with power adjustable lumbar support

Height adjustable passenger seat

10-way power passenger seat

2 memorized driver seat settings

Driver seat with power adjustable lumbar support

Height adjustable driver seat

10-way power driver seat

Leatherette

Rear Seats Features:

Folding center armrest

Rear Ventilation Ducts With Fan Control

Reclining Rear Seats

Manual Folding Bench Third Row Seats

Folding Rear Seatback

Folding center armrest

Split-folding rear seatback

Suspension

Front Suspension:

Front Stabilizer Bar

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

Entertainment

DVD player:

AM/FM Radio:

yes

Satellite radio:

yes

Video monitor:

More Entertainment:

3 Months Of Provided Satellite Radio Service

USB With External Media Control

USB Connection

6 Total Speakers

10.3" infotainment display size

7 total speakers

USB with external media control

Android Auto/Apple CarPlay

1 subwoofer(s)

Harman/kardon premium brand stereo system

Exterior Features

Sunroof:

yes

Rear defogger:

yes

Alloy Wheels:

yes

Wheel size:

20 In.

17 x 7.0 in

Wheels more:

Temporary Spare Tire

All Season Tires

Underbody Mounted Spare Tire

All season tires

Wheel Dimensions:

Width:

235.00millimeters

Aspect Ratio:

Diameter:

R20

Width:

215.00millimeters

Aspect Ratio:

Diameter:

R17

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

Solid 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

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

Rear center 3-point belt

Remote anti-theft alarm system

Options

Packages:

All-Weather Floor Liner Package

Preferred Accessory Package W/All-Weather Floor Liners

Preferred Accessory Package W/Carpet Mats

Protection Package

Exterior Options:

Tow Hitch Receiver

Alloy Wheel Locks

Special Color

Door Edge Guards

Rear Bumper Applique

Trailer Ball

Roof Rack Cross Bars

Tow Hitch Receiver W/Wiring Harness

Paint Protection Film (Front Bumper)

Ball Mount

Rear Bumper Protector

Body Side Moldings

Running Boards

Paint Protection Film

Interior Options:

All Weather Floor Liners

Carpet Floor Mats

Carpet Floor Mats And Cargo Liner Package

Red Leather Interior

Cargo Cover

Carpet Mat Package

JBL Audio W/Integrated Navigation

Cargo Liner

Universal Tablet Holder

Cargo Tote

Cargo Net - Envelope

Illuminated Door Sills

Carpet Cargo Mat

Colors

Interior Colors:

Color:

Cockpit Red, leather

#802A2A

Black Mixed Media, leatherette

#24231E

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Comparison - Toyota Highlander XSE 2021 - vs - Kia Niro EX 2023

General

Also called:

Kluger

Also called:

--

Electric

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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