In the past, Toyota Highlander has offered many options and features to attract a wide range of buyers. After the arrival of the 2024 Grand Highlander, the regular Toyota Highlander focused more on being a mid-sized SUV for 2024. The main change for the 2024 model is the removal of the base L trim found in older models.
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Otherwise, the Highlander remains almost the same, still providing a smooth ride and good handling for families. If you want a more detailed overview of the 2024 Toyota Highlander, Here is all you need to know about it.
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Overview of the 2024 Toyota Highlander
The 2024 Toyota Highlander is a midsize SUV that seats up to eight people and has five trims: LE, XLE, XSE, Limited, and Platinum. The updates for 2024 are minimal. The base L trim and the Bronze editions of the Hybrid and Hybrid XLE have been discontinued. This year’s LE Nightshade and XLE Nightshade trims of the hybrid model are new. Also, the XLE, XSE, Limited, and Platinum trims now come with a standard hands-free power liftgate. Toyota also switched from a V-6 to a new turbocharged four-cylinder engine. Below is a breakdown of key features for each trim level.
LE
Starts with:
- – 18-inch alloy wheels
- – LED headlights
- – Height-adjustable power liftgate
- – Keyless entry and ignition
- – Power-adjustable driver’s seat
- – Tri-zone automatic climate control
- – Folding 60/40-split second and third-row seats
- – 8-inch infotainment touchscreen
- – Digital instrument panel display
Standard safety features:
- – Frontal collision warning with automatic braking
- – Adaptive cruise control
- – Lane-keeping system
- – Blind-spot warning with rear cross-traffic warning
XLE
Adds more features like:
- – Roof rails
- – Sunroof
- – Hands-free liftgate
- – Wireless smartphone charging pad
- – Auto-dimming rearview mirror
- – Synthetic leather upholstery (SofTex)
- – Heated front seats
- – Power-adjustable passenger seat
- – Second-row captain’s chairs (reduces seating to seven)
- – Second-row sunshades
XLE options:
- – Second-row bench seat (no cost)
- – Navigation system
XSE
Adds sporty features to the XLE, such as:
- – 20-inch wheels
- – Sporty styling cues
- – Sport suspension
- – Interior ambient lighting
Limited
Includes luxury features like:
- – Power-folding mirrors
- – Leather upholstery
- – Ventilated front seats
- – Driver’s seat memory function
- – Heated steering wheel
- – Household power outlet
- – Larger digital instrument panel
- – 12.3-inch center touchscreen
- – Intercom system
- – 11-speaker JBL audio system
- – Front and rear parking sensors
Limited option:
- – Second-row bench seat (no cost)
Platinum
Fully loaded with:
- – 20-inch alloy wheels
- – Adaptive headlights
- – Panoramic sunroof
- – Head-up display
- – Digital rearview mirror
- – Heated second-row seats
- – Surround-view camera system
Engine, transmission, and performance
The 2024 Highlander comes with either a gas or a hybrid engine. The gas version has a 265-hp turbocharged 2.4-litre four-cylinder engine with an eight-speed automatic transmission and either front- or all-wheel drive. It goes from zero to sixty mph in 7.2 seconds. The hybrid version has a 2.5-litre four-cylinder engine and two electric motors, making 243 horsepower. It uses a continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT) with a choice of front- or all-wheel drive. The hybrid is more fuel-efficient and nearly as fast, only one-tenth of a second slower in the 0–60 mph test. Both versions offer a stable and predictable ride, ideal for family use.
Fuel Economy
The gasoline Highlander gets an EPA estimate of 25 miles per gallon (mpg) combined, 21 mpg in the city, and 29 mpg on the highway. The all-wheel-drive version gets 1 mpg less in each category. The Highlander Hybrid is much more efficient, with 36 mpg combined, 36 mpg in the city, and 35 mpg on the highway. The all-wheel-drive hybrid version gets 1 mpg less in combined and city ratings.
Interior, Comfort, and Cargo
The base LE model seats eight passengers. However, higher trims like the XLE and above offer second-row captain’s chairs, reducing the capacity to seven. The Highlander has passenger space that is comparable to or slightly better than the CX-90, but the Chevrolet Traverse offers more room, especially in the third row with nearly six extra inches of legroom. In terms of cargo space, the Highlander can fit four carry-on suitcases behind the third row. The Highlander’s cabin materials were upgraded from the previous generation, with a simple but functional design. The Limited and Platinum models offer more luxury with features like leather seats, a larger infotainment screen, and ventilated seats. However, they still don’t match the feature-rich Palisade and Telluride.
Infotainment and connectivity
The LE and XLE models come with an 8.0-inch infotainment screen. A 12.3-inch screen is optional on the XLE and standard on the Limited and Platinum models. The Limited and Platinum also feature a 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster, while other models have traditional analogue gauges with a 7-inch information screen. A six-speaker audio system is standard, but an 11-speaker JBL system is available on the XSE and standard on the Limited and Platinum. All models include SiriusXM satellite radio, a 4G LTE Wi-Fi hotspot, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and Amazon Alexa integration. Wireless smartphone charging is standard on the XLE and higher trims. Navigation is available on the XSE and standard on the Limited and Platinum.
Safety and Driver-Assistance Features
Toyota equips the Highlander with a comprehensive set of driver-assistance features. These include adaptive cruise control, lane-keeping assist, automated emergency braking with pedestrian detection, traffic sign recognition, and automatic high-beam headlights. Some of the key safety features are:
- -Standard automated emergency braking with pedestrian detection
- -Standard blind-spot monitoring with rear-cross-traffic alert
- -Standard lane departure warning with lane-keeping assistance.
Price of the 2024 Toyota Highlander in Nigeria
The starting price of the 2024 Toyota Highlander is about $41,000, which is estimated to be about 58 million naira in Nigeria. However, getting a 2024 Highlander in Nigeria would cost more; after adding the cost of importing and clearing the vehicle, it might cost up to 65 million naira.
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