The 2024 Toyota Highlander Hybrid is a three-row SUV with a hybrid powertrain. It has all the pros of the regular Toyota Highlander, just that it adds the hybrid powertrain that makes it even better. With the price of fuel in Nigeria currently, the Toyota Highlander Hybrid is a better choice than the regular Toyota Highlander because it has better mileage with good fuel efficiency. Its third row might not be the most spacious, but it is a pretty comfortable family car with standard features.
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Recall, the Toyota Highlander is one of the top-selling three-row midsize family SUVs in the world with nearly 170,000 units sold last year.
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The Highlander Hybrid comes in different trims, such as the LE, XLE, Limited, and range-topping Platinum trims. All the trims come with second-row captain’s chairs and can seat seven passengers except the LE, which comes with a standard second-row bench and can seat eight passengers. However, a second-row bench seat is optional for the XLE.
In this article, we will look at 19 features that make the Toyota Highlander Hybrid a Top Choice for Families in Nigeria.
1. Styling/Exterior
The fourth generation of the Highlander has always had the same styling and exterior, and it still wasn’t changed for the Highlander hybrid, so the look remains bold and very eyecatching.
2. Engine
The normal Toyota Highlander hybrid comes equipped with a standard 2.4-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine that gives off 265 horsepower. However, the hybrid version is even better; it comes with a 2.5-litre engine that gives 186 horsepower, a naturally aspirated four-cylinder mated to a pair of electric motors that combined to produce 243 unit horsepower. The all-wheel-drive models have an additional electric motor placed on the back axle. The Highlander also has a standard nickel-metal hydride battery instead of a lithium-ion battery pack.
3. Fuel economy
With the ever-increasing price of fuel in Nigeria, the Toyota Highlander hybrid is a good option for a family looking for a luxury car with good fuel mileage. The Highlander Hybrid has an EPA-estimated fuel economy of up to 36 mpg combined. That’s 12 mpg more than the regular gasoline highlander.
4. Cabin/interior
The cabin of the Highlander hybrid is a place to be; extremely beautiful. It is very stylish, and its design is very thoughtful, with plenty of handy storage nooks and conveniently placed charging plugs. You can easily tell that the material and quality are over the top. The plastic interior trim pieces are great; in fact, the entire cabin looks perfect. The interior is perfect for a Nigerian family that wants space mixed with class and style.
5. Infotainment
The Toyota Highlander Hybrid comes with a standard 8.0-inch infotainment system that comes on most trims and an optional 12.3-inch display with Toyota’s latest software interface. It is available as an option on the XLE but is standard on higher trims.
6. Seats
The base LE trims come with fabric seats, while the midgrade models have synthetic leather. Only XLE and Platinum variants have leather upholstery. The Highlander’s second-row seats have about 38.7 inches of legroom, closely following behind the Honda Pilot and Hyundai Palisade. Captain’s chairs are available on all trim levels except the base LE and LE Nightshade trims, which come only with a bench seat. The Highlander’s second-row passengers also have dedicated climate controls, charging plugs, and a pair of cup holders. The seats of this car are comfortable, and it’s suitable for family trips.
7. Roof
The platinum trim comes with a panoramic roof, while the traditional moon roof is available for other trims.
8. Safety features
The Highlander Hybrid comes with standard safety features like adaptive cruise control, lane-keeping assist, automated emergency braking with pedestrian detection, and automatic high-beam headlamps. It also comes with the lane-tracing assist and road sign assist. These features are perfect for Nigerian roads where we have drivers who drive however it pleases them.
9. Audio system
An 11-speaker JBL audio system is available. Toyota also provides SiriusXM satellite radio, a 4G LTE Wi-Fi hotspot, and Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and Amazon Alexa integration for all models.
10. Cargo capacity
When the third-row seats are folded, the Highlander has a cargo capacity of about 48.4 cubic. But in total, the Highlander hybrid has a cargo space of about 84.3 cubic feet behind its front row.
11. Drive modes
The Highlander Hybrid has 3 drive modes: the Normal, the Eco, and the Sport. The normal mode is for ordinary driving, Eco mode helps maximize fuel economy, and Sport mode increases throttle response for faster acceleration. There is also an EV mode that allows a short period of all-electric driving at low speeds and a trail mode that increases off-road traction.
12. Surround-view camera
The Platinum comes with a surround-view camera system, which gives the driver a live rotating 360-degree view around the vehicle.
13. Adaptive front headlights
The platinum trim comes with self-levelling LED headlights that turn with the steering wheel to help the driver see better in corners and is perfect for night driving on roads without streetlights in Nigeria.
14. Spare Tire
Although spare tyres are becoming rare as a result of cost and packaging constraints that are caused by underfloor battery packs, the Highlander hybrid still comes with spare tyres. This is perfect for Nigerian families because you can’t tell when or where your tyre can go bad because of bad roads. The spare tyre would immediately come to the rescue before you could fix the bad one.
15. Hands-free power tailgate
The hands-free power tailgate is a technology that allows the driver to open the vehicle’s back door automatically by waving your foot under the centre of the rear bumper when in possession of the key fob. This is a great technology that allows parents to open the door for kids without having to step down. The feature comes standard on all LE, XSE, Limited, and Platinum trim models.
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