Latest Cars

2020 Toyota Highlander Unveiled – Photos, Details and Price

Published

6 years ago

April 23, 2019

When we talk about the most popular Sport Utility Vehicles (SUVs) on Nigerian roads, the Toyota Highlander certainly highly ranked on that list. It is widely loved due to its practicality and reliability. The fourth generation Toyota Highlander made its debut at the just concluded New York International Auto Show 18 years after the first generation Highlander was introduced in 2001.

The 2020 Highlander’s new look, covers a new vehicle platform called Toyota New Global Architecture (TNGA-K). This robust new foundation, shared with other Toyota models, enables even greater capability, comfort and safety than before. It offers the choice between a powerful V6 or new-generation hybrid powertrain, with the gas version offering a manufacturer-estimated 22 MPG combined fuel economy and the Hybrid offering an manufacturer-estimated 34 MPG combined fuel economy. The Hybrid will get 17 percent improved fuel economy that the current generation Highlander.

Apart from being longer by 2.36 inches (60mm), the new SUV will come in five variants, starting with a new L grade, then LE, XLE, Limited and the top-of line Platinum. (The Hybrid is offered on all but the L grade). The Limited and Platinum features Highlander’s first-ever 20-inch alloy wheels; The Platinum version gets a 12.3-inch touchscreen display entertainment and connectivity system while others will get an 8-inch. The available new JBL Premium Sound System delivers a 1,200 watts of power. The multimedia system also features Apple Car Play, Android Auto, SiriusXM, Wi-Fi connectivity and Alexa Auto.

The L and LE grades come standard with a second-row bench for seating for eight, while the XLE, Limited and Platinum come standard with a Captain’s Chair second row with seating for seven. Furthermore, you can opt for a second-row bench for seating for eight in the XLE and Limited if you prefer more passenger space to a more executive cabin.

Engine

Most Nigerians will post for the 295-horsepower and 263 lb.-ft. of torque 3.5-liter V6 engine merged to an 8-speed automatic transmission. However, only a few will consider the new version of the Toyota Hybrid System.

In the 2020 Toyota Highlander, power is sent to the road by the front-wheel drive or three different available all-wheel drive systems — two for the V6 models and a unique AWD system for the Highlander Hybrid. Dynamic Torque Vectoring All-Wheel Drive is also featured in the Limited and Platinum editions.

Available safety features:

Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection (PCS w/PD)
Full-Speed Range Dynamic Radar Cruise Control (DRCC)
Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist (LDA w/SA)
Automatic High Beam (AHB)
(New) Lane Tracing Assist (LTA)
(New) Road Sign Assist (RSA)
Hill Start Assist Control (HAC)
Trailer Sway Control (TSC)
Downhill Assist Control (DAC)
Enhanced Vehicle Stability Control (VSC)
Traction Control (TRAC)
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Brake Assist (BA)
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Blind Spot Monitor (BSM)
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)
Intelligent Clearance Sonar (ICS)
Smart Stop Technology (SST)
Standard rear view camera features projected path.
A Bird’s Eye View Camera with Perimeter Scan, available on Limited and standard on Platinum, provides a live rotating 360-degree view around the vehicle.

Limited Warranty

Toyota’s 36-month/36,000 mile basic new-vehicle warranty applies to all components other than normal wear and maintenance items. Additional 60-month warranties cover the powertrain for 60,000 miles and against perforation from corrosion for 60 months with no mileage limitation.

Price

The price is yet to be officially announced but it is expected to be about the same price with the 2019 Highlander starting from $31,350 and up to $48,830 for the Hybrid Limited Platinum. These amounts will translate to about N25million and N35million respectively in Nigeria after shipping, clearing and dealers’ commission.

Are you a fan of the Toyota Highlander? Tell us what you think in the comment section.

See the list of features that comes with each 2020 Toyota Highlander variant below:

Toyota Safety Sense 2.0
18-in. alloy wheels
3-zone automatic climate control
4.2-in. Multi-information Display (MID) in instrument panel
8-way power driver’s seat
Auto up/down for all power windows
Multimedia with 8-inch touchscreen display
Front seat reading lights and cargo area light.
LED headlamps and taillamps
Privacy glass on rear side, quarter and liftgate windows
Smart Key entry on front doors and back door

LE adds over L:

Power liftgate
Blind Spot Monitor
Additional multimedia capability
LED fog lamps
Leather-trimmed steering wheel and shift knob

XLE adds over LE:

10-way power driver’s seat
2^nd-row sun shades
4-way power front passenger seat
7-in. Multi-information display
Auto dimming rear-view mirror with garage door opener
Auto LED headlamps with Auto High Beam
Plated interior door handle
Heated front seats
LED fog lamps
Machined-face alloy wheels
Captain’s Chairs second row (standard)
Power tilt and slide moon roof
Roof rails
SofTex^®-trimmed seats and door trim

Limited adds over XLE:

120V 2^nd-row power outlet
20-in. Limited style alloy wheels
Ambient interior lighting
Cargo area cover
Driver’s seat memory
Hands-free power liftgate
Heated and ventilated front seats
“Highlander” puddle lamp
Perforated leather trimmed seats in Beige, Gray or Black
Metal door scuff plates
Projector beam headlamp with chrome bezels and separate, stylized DRLs
Wood interior trim
JBL^® Audio System as standard
Embedded navigation system

Platinum adds over Limited:

12.3-in. Multimedia head unit
20-in Platinum style wheels
Adaptive, self-leveling headlamps
Additional leather seating color choice: Glazed Caramel
Digital display rear view mirror
Embossed, perforated leather trimmed seats
Head-up display
Heated 2^nd-row seats
Illuminated door scuff plates
Panoramic moonroof
Rain-sensing windshield wipers
Birds eye camera

Related Topics:2020 highlander nigeria price suv TNGA-K toyota

Up Next

Innoson Motors Now Makes Fire Truck – Photos

Don't Miss

The New Generation Marcopolo Paradiso 1350 Bus Launched In Lagos (PHOTOS)

AutoJosh

If you think about cars, think AutoJosh. Ask us any car related question in our forum section and you will get a response ASAP. Check Nigeria custom import duty for 5,300 cars only on AutoJosh. Real-time automobile news, articles, driving tips and many more. ...Your mobility, our priority.