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As a spacious SUV that offers three rows and room for up to eight passengers, the 2023 Toyota Highlander hybrid is ready for adventures, both on and off-road. Its gas-electric powertrain helps save you money at the gas pump, while its exceptional performance and available all-wheel drive leave few places off limits. Combine all this with a luxurious cabin and next-level tech features, and it’s easy to see why so many drivers are falling in love with this versatile crossover.
Strong Performance
Regardless of which of the 2023 Highlander Hybrid’s five trim levels you go with, all models come with a powerful 2.5-liter I-4 gas engine under the hood, which teams with an electric motor and gives the vehicle a combined net horsepower output of 243 horses.
While impressive performance like this normally compromises fuel efficiency, that certainly isn’t the case with this SUV. It still gets an EPA-estimated 35 mpg in combined city/highway miles when equipped with all-wheel drive and 36 mpg in its front-wheel drive models, making it perfect for both everyday commutes and cross-country road trips.
Interior and Exterior
Inside this edition’s cabin, a wide array of interior luxuries are available, including heated leather-trimmed seating throughout the cabin, reclining seats in the second row, and a tri-zone climate control that gives you and your passengers separate temperature zones to enjoy.
The exterior offers many distinctive earthy paint color options, such as Ruby Flare Pearl, Wind Chill Pearl, and Moon Dust, and when parking in tight spaces, the available automatic folding side mirrors help to protect the vehicle from others nearby.
Advanced Technology
While on long road trips, the vehicle’s Toyota Audio Multimedia System is sure to keep everyone entertained, as it combines multimedia playback with both smartphone connectivity and advanced navigational assistance, allowing you to access entertainment options or ask for directions using either its eight-inch touchscreen display or your voice.
This system also pairs seamlessly with the high-clarity 11-speaker JBL premium audio system, and if you or any of your passengers need to access the Internet at any time, you can easily connect to the in-cabin Wi-Fi hotspot with multiple devices simultaneously.
Smart Safety Features
Many of the Highlander Hybrid’s driver-assist and safety features are sure to impress, like the Dynamic Radar Cruise Control, which allows you to specify a speed you’d like the vehicle to remain at, and it will then control acceleration and braking to maintain that speed while also ensuring that there’s always a safe distance between your vehicle and those ahead of you.
There’s also the Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection, as well as the Blind Spot Monitor with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert. The first feature can detect obstacles in your path and after warning you of their presence, it can then bring the vehicle to a stop if necessary, while the second feature detects hidden vehicles in your blind spots to make lane changes safer.
Few SUVs can combine off-road capabilities with strong performance while also offering the exceptional fuel economy that this one does. To test-drive the versatile 2023 Highlander Hybrid, reach out to us today at Rick McGill’s Airport Toyota and we’ll schedule you for a test drive at a time that’s convenient for you.
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