Those who are keen to take charge of their lives know exactly what they want in a vehicle. It’s more than transportation. It’s a valued resource. It takes them to new places – and helps them bring home more of what the world has to offer.
For those people, there’s only one vehicle: the all-new, 2020 Toyota Highlander Hybrid. Now available as an advanced self-charging gasoline-electric hybrid, with a range of trim levels to suit every taste and budget, the new Highlander Hybrid is an order of magnitude above the model it replaces, and ready to re-define the segment it created.
The 2020 Highlander is impressively equipped with technologies that help simplify everyday life – starting with Connected Services by Toyota. Certain models also include Safety Connect, Service Connect, Remote Connect and Destination Assist. And every Highlander is compatible with both Apple CarPlay™ and Android Auto™.
Highlander Hybrid models feature a new-generation self-charging hybrid-electric powertrain. This super-efficient system combines an Atkinson cycle four-cylinder engine, high-torque electric motor/generators, a continuously variable transmission and delivers 243-net horsepower. Hybrid system batteries are more efficient, keeping their size small enough to fit under the rear seats so they take up no additional cargo or passenger space.
This all-new hybrid system boasts a 19 per cent improvement in fuel efficiency over the previous-generation hybrid powertrain – even as it generates almost as much system horsepower as the new conventional gas-powered Highlander.
The new hybrid is not only the most efficient Highlander to date – it’s also now more efficient than many gas-powered compact sedans and is expected to top the segment in fuel efficiency. All 2020 Highlander Hybrid models feature the added confidence of all-wheel-drive (AWD). In addition, the 2020 Highlander Hybrid models carry a starting MSRP that’s just $2,000 more than their gas-engine equivalents.
Safety is also front and centre, headlined by Toyota Safety Sense 2.0 – an advanced bundle of technologies that enhance driver capabilities. Other standard safety features include the Toyota Star Safety System, the Blind Spot Monitor System with Rear Cross Traffic Alert, a backup camera and a tire pressure monitoring system.
Those seeking the advanced power, impressive efficiency and unrivalled technology of the Highlander Hybrid have four models to choose from:
The 2020 Toyota Highlander Hybrid LE AWD is a new trim level for this year. This all-wheel-drive eight-person model rides on 18” alloy wheels. It includes all of the features found in the gas engine LE model and adds LED fog lamps, a steering wheel and shifter clad in Softex, and a power lift gate.
The 2020 Toyota Highlander Hybrid XLE AWD is the hybrid equivalent of gas engine XLE model and offers additional standard features than last year’s model.
The 2020 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited AWD includes all the features found on the gas-engine Limited model, with the addition of two 110V, 1500W high-power outlets.
The 2020 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Platinum AWD is a new trim level for Highlander Hybrid – an all-wheel-drive seven-person model riding on unique 20” alloy wheels. This model has an identical feature list to the gas-engine Platinum grade.
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Please Note: The details of this article were accurate at the time it was written. Manufacturers may change the details of any vehicle’s specifications, at any time, without notice.
