The Toyota Highlander boasts a spacious body, an innovative and roomy interior, and luxurious, comfortable trim. Furthermore, the Highlander comes standard with the highest level of safety equipment in its class.

This SUV is remarkably quiet and agile, combining versatility and driving comfort.

The Highlander is available in 11 models: 2.5L Intelligent Hybrid Dual-Wheel Drive Elite (5-seater), 2.5L Intelligent Hybrid Dual-Wheel Drive Elite, 2.5L Intelligent Hybrid Dual-Wheel Drive Luxury, 2.5L Intelligent Hybrid Dual-Wheel Drive Premium, 2.5L Intelligent Hybrid Dual-Wheel Drive Elite, 2.5L Intelligent Hybrid Dual-Wheel Drive Luxury, 2.5L Intelligent Hybrid Dual-Wheel Drive Premium, 2.5L Intelligent Hybrid Dual-Wheel Drive Supreme, 380T AWD Luxury, 380T AWD Premium, and 380T AWD Supreme.

Exterior: As a model year upgrade, the new Highlander retains minimal changes in appearance and powertrain. Its dimensions remain the same (4965/1930/1750mm/1750mm), with a wheelbase of 2850mm. It still offers both 5-seat and 7-seat configurations. The only noticeable change is the replacement of the “Hybrid” badge with “HEV” on the rear of the hybrid version.

Interior: The 2024 Highlander’s cabin features a new Ivory White interior with premium perforated Nappa leather seats, enhancing ride comfort. For rear passengers, a “boss button” is included for added convenience. Furthermore, to provide a quiet and comfortable travel space, the 2024 Highlander upgrades 17 sound insulation materials across five major areas, significantly increasing the quality and thickness of the materials used. From the addition and upgrade of materials to the optimization of design, every improvement reflects the 2024 Highlander’s meticulous attention to detail. Space

In the rear, the new model also features a “boss button” on the front passenger seat, 38° adjustable second-row seatbacks, and a 180mm sliding range. Addressing the previous model’s issue of excessive noise, the new version implements 17 quietness upgrades across five major areas: the dashboard, driver and passenger floors, second-row floor, rear cabin floor, and central soundproofing floor, providing users with a quieter and more spacious travel experience.

Handling
The Highlander employs a front MacPherson strut and rear double wishbone suspension system, along with EPS electric power steering. Handling is comfortable and agile, with responsive steering, stable handling, and clear road feedback; gear shifts are precise and smooth; throttle response is rapid; brakes are sensitive; the chassis is practical, tuned towards comfort, and suitable for urban driving; shock absorption is good, effectively filtering vibrations from the road surface; wide tires offer good grip.

Powertrain/Fuel Consumption

In terms of powertrain, the 2024 Highlander Intelligent Hybrid is equipped with a 2.5L Atkinson cycle engine. As it’s a hybrid-specific model (codename A25D), the Atkinson cycle increases the compression ratio, resulting in better fuel economy compared to gasoline vehicles under stable operating conditions. It’s paired with a fourth-generation THS dual-motor unit, delivering a combined system power of 181kW. Higher trims also feature a rear axle motor, providing an additional 40kW of maximum power output, and support DTV dynamic torque vectoring control (hybrid electric four-wheel drive). The WLTC combined fuel consumption is 5.82-5.97L/100km.

The gasoline version is equipped with a 2.0T turbocharged engine (codename S20A), producing a maximum power of 182kW and a maximum torque of 380Nm. It’s paired with an 8-speed planetary gear transmission from Aisin Seiki and comes standard with an all-wheel drive system. The WLTC combined fuel consumption is 8.74L/100km.