Parents of a growing family can count on the 2023 Toyota Highlander to serve as their competent and comfortable daily driver. A three-row SUV that’s loaded with features, the new Toyota Highlander is offered with a new engine for gas-only models that’s more efficient than the outgoing V6 powerplant. The SUV is also available with a fuel-sipping hybridized powertrain. 

Read on to learn everything the 2023 Toyota Highlander has to offer your family. 

Powerplant Options 

Drivers who reach out to our Toyota dealership in La Crescenta, CA to inquire about the Toyota Highlander are often curious about the vehicle’s powertrains. In gas-only form, the SUV relies on a turbocharged 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine for power. This powerplant generates 295 horsepower and 263 lb-ft of torque.

An eight-speed automatic transmission pairs with the turbocharged engine, as does rear- or all-wheel drive. 

Hybrid models draw power from a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine, a battery pack, and two electric motors. Those elements combine to produce 243 horsepower. Rear- or all-wheel drive and a continuously variable automatic transmission are included in the hybridized powertrain.

Gas-powered models can tow as much as 5,000 pounds when equipped appropriately. With the right equipment, hybrid models can tow up to 3,500 pounds. 

Passenger Space and Cargo Room 

A glimpse inside the SUV’s cabin at Bob Smith Toyota is all you’ll need to realize how roomy the Toyota Highlander is. The vehicle has seating for seven or eight passengers, depending on whether you go with the standard second-row bench or available captain’s chairs. 

If you’re a bulk shopper or you travel with gear often, you’ll appreciate how much cargo room the SUV has. Here is the amount of cargo space you’ll find behind each of the vehicle’s rows: 

• Third row: 16 cubic feet 
• Second row: 48.4 cubic feet 
• First row: 84.3 cubic feet 

Standard Features 

All new Toyota models are outfitted with sought-after features that make them even more enjoyable. For the 2023 Toyota Highlander, the following amenities are standard fare: 

• Rearview camera 
• Adaptive cruise control 
• Forward collision warning and intervention system 
• Lane departure warning with lane-keeping assist 

• Traffic sign recognition 
• Automatic high beams 
• Rear-seat alert 
• Lane tracing assist 
• Eight-inch infotainment touchscreen 

• Apple CarPlay®, Android Auto™, and Amazon Alexa connectivity 
• Wi-Fi hotspot 
• Satellite radio 
• Bluetooth® integration 
• Five USB ports 

• Tri-zone automatic climate control 

Whether you want a gas-only or hybrid SUV, you can’t go wrong with the 2023 Toyota Highlander, offered at a base MSRP of $36,420. Apply for Toyota financing to buy or lease a new Toyota Highlander from our Toyota dealership now!