Add the Toyota Highlander to the list of models that are ditching their V6 engine in favour of a turbocharged 4-cylinder. Toyota has confirmed that for the 2023 model-year, it will drop the model’s stalwart 3.5L unit and replace it with a 2.4L already now in use over at Lexus, specifically in service of the revised new 2022 NX.
The new engine offers 265 hp, 30 less than the V6. On the other hand, its torque jumps 46 lb-ft , which should translate into similar performance. The company claims the same average fuel economy rating for the new model, 9.8L/100 km, as well as the same towing capacity at 5,000 lb. So why the change? Of course, we'll ask Toyota when the opportunity arises, but for now the company’s statement declares that the “new engine, standard across all gas grades, is also more environmentally friendly, with more than a 50% reduction in NOx and NMOG as well as an improvement in CO2 emissions compared to the outgoing V6 engine.”Photo: Toyota New turbo engine of the Highlander The new engine will work in conjunction with an 8-speed automatic transmission.
Otherwise, a few improvements have been made here and there for the new model-year. There's a new 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, which is optional with the Limited and Platinum trim levels. Power-folding mirrors are now standard on all models, and the XLE and XSE models now get a power liftgate. The wireless smartphone charging pad has also been moved to a more user-friendly location in the console.
Toyota's new multimedia system is also standard with each model. As for the rest, we'll have to see how the Highlander performs with its new engine.Photo: Toyota 2023 Toyota Highlander, profile Photo: Toyota 2023 Toyota Highlander, multimedia screen
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