The 2022 Toyota Highlander is one of the best three-row SUVs money can buy, with an outstanding reputation for reliability and resale and a hybrid engine option returning economy car-like fuel economy.
Gasoline-only trims share the same 295-horsepower 3.5-liter V6, while the hybrids employ a smaller 2.5-liter four-cylinder gas engine and electric motor setup. All-wheel drive adds $1,600 to the L, LE, and XLE trims and $1,950 to the XSE, Limited, and Platinum.
2022 Toyota Highlander L (starting at $35,205)
The 2022 Toyota Highlander starts at $35,205.
The Highlander L is the line’s most basic trim, offering a good blend of value and safety in an affordable crossover SUV. While available with two-wheel or all-wheel drive, the L doesn’t offer the hybrid engine option.
Standard equipment includes 18-inch alloy wheels, LED headlights and taillights, power heated side mirrors with integrated turn signals, and rear privacy glass. Variable intermittent front wipers have de-icers, and the manually-operated rear liftgate features a defroster, wiper/washer, rear camera, and rear camera washer. The L comes equipped with Toyota’s Smart Key System allowing for remote door and liftgate locking and unlocking and a push-button starter.
On the safety front, the Highlander L comes with Toyota’s Safety Sense 2.5+. The driver-assist suite includes automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection, intersection support (can slow or stop the vehicle when making a dangerous left turn into oncoming traffic), adaptive cruise control, and road sign recognition. Also included are lane-keeping assist, lane-departure warning, and automatic high beam headlights.
Other safety features of note include eight airbags with side curtains covering all three rows, rear seat reminder (reminds the driver to check the back seat before leaving and locking the vehicle), hill start assist, individual tire pressure monitoring, and driver modes for Snow, Eco, Sport, and Normal. All-wheel-drive models have an additional Multi-Terrain Select feature with Mud/Sand, Rock/Dirt, and Normal modes.
Crawling inside the cabin, you’ll find three-row seating for eight, cloth upholstery, and an 8-way power driver’s seat. The second-row features a 60/40 split with fold and recline seatbacks, while the third-row seat also splits 60/40 and folds flat when not needed.
Among the nicer interior amenities are auto up/down power windows at all positions and three-row automatic climate controls with second-row control panel and vents in all three rows. An overhead console features a conversation mirror and sunglass storage, while the sliding sun visors have built-in illuminated vanity mirrors. A tilt/telescoping steering wheel houses controls for the audio, Bluetooth phone, and cruise control, as well as buttons for the lane-keeping and lane-departure systems. Directly in front of the driver is a 4.2-inch color LCD for various information readouts such as fuel economy, average speed, and adaptive cruise control guidelines.
Controlling the media and audio is an 8-inch touch screen infotainment system with six speakers. It comes with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and Amazon Alexa, plus a three-month trial subscription to SiriusXM satellite radio and a one-year free trial to Toyota Connected Services. A total of five USB ports and two 12-volt outlets provide plenty of charging points.
With the $1,215 delivery fee, the 2022 Toyota Highlander L costs $36,420. On a 60-month loan at 3% financing and zero down, expect a monthly payment of $654. Find a 20224 Toyota Highlander L for sale near you
2022 Toyota Highlander L includes:
- 8-way power driver seat – allows drivers of all shapes and sizes to find a comfortable seating position.
- Toyota Safety Sense 2.5+ – provides a wide range of driver-assist systems designed to keep the Highlander from getting into an accident or veering off course.
- Tri-zone climate control – allows front and second-row passengers to choose their own temperature settings.
- Apple CarPlay and Android Auto – allows full integration of a smartphone and its apps into the vehicle’s infotainment system.
2022 Toyota Highlander LE (starting at $37,405),($38,855, hybrid)
The 2022 Toyota Highlander LE starts at $37,405.
The LE trim is the first grade to offer the option of a hybrid engine, which, like the gas-only version, can be ordered with front-wheel or all-wheel drive.
The LE builds off the bones of the L trim, adding LED fog lights, a power rear liftgate, a leather-trimmed steering wheel and shift knob, and a blind-spot monitor with rear cross-traffic alert.
The LE’s infotainment system gets upgraded with enhanced Toyota Connected services such as Remote Connect that allows smartphone access to remote start, vehicle location, locking and unlocking doors, and vehicle status alerts.
There are no option packages for the LE, although the LE hybrid with AWD gains a Trail Mode for added traction.
With the $1,215 delivery fee, the 2022 Toyota Highlander LE costs $38,620. On a 60-month loan at 3% financing and zero down, the monthly payment comes to $694, or just $40 more each month over the base L. Find a 2022 Toyota Highlander LE for sale near you
2022 Toyota Highlander XLE (starting at $40,405), ($41,855, hybrid)
The 2022 Toyota Highlander XLE starts at $40,405.
The XLE hits the sweet spot between affordability and creature comfort. It brings more to the table in styling, technology, and options, without pushing the monthly payments into the stratosphere.
Adding to the LE’s equipment, the XLE includes 18-inch machine-finished alloy wheels, a power moonroof, and silver-finished roof rails.
SoftTex faux leather upholstery covers the seats, while the driver gets a 10-way power-adjustable seat with power lumbar support. A 4-way power passenger seat is also standard, and both front seats are heated. Overall seating capacity shrinks to seven thanks to a set of second-row heated captain’s chairs.
The XLE also gets second-row sunshades, a 7-inch color multi-function LCD, a wireless charging pad, and an auto-dimming rearview mirror with Homelink.
Options for the XLE include a no-charge second-row bench seat, a premium audio upgrade with navigation, and Driver Easy Speak that allows the driver to communicate with third-row passengers via the car’s speakers.
With the $1,215 delivery fee, the 2022 Toyota Highlander XLE costs $41,620. On a 60-month loan at 3% financing and zero down, the monthly payment comes to $748. Find a 2022 Toyota Highlander XLE for sale near you
2022 Toyota Highlander XLE includes:
- Heated seats – allow front and second-row passengers to warm themselves quickly.
- Power moonroof – covering the front rows only, this smaller moonroof can be opened or vented for better airflow. When closed, a retractable sunshade allows in more light.
- 10-way power driver’s seat – provides more ways to get comfortable behind the wheel and adds power-adjustable lumbar support.
- Available navigation – uses satellites to help guide you to your destination and can also be programmed using voice activation.
2022 Toyota Highlander XSE (starting at $42,000)
The 2022 Toyota Highlander XSE starts at $42,000.
Like the L, the XSE does not offer a hybrid powertrain.
The XSE is the sportiest of the Highlander gang, with additional equipment such as black accents around the LED projector headlights, 20-inch machined-face alloy wheels, a black mesh grille with front bumper spoiler, and color-keyed side rocker panels with chrome trim. Black finish roof rails and twin-tip exhaust outlets complete the XSE’s look.
Inside, the XSE looks very much like the XLE, only with the addition of ambient interior lighting.
The XSE with all-wheel drive gains torque vectoring that controls power between the front and rear axles and side-to-side distribution at the rear wheels for better handling and improved traction. The XSE’s sport suspension firms up the ride and further improves cornering.
Optional on the XSE is the premium audio system with navigation and an 11-speaker JBL audio upgrade.
With the $1,215 delivery fee, the 2022 Toyota Highlander XSE costs $43,215. On a 60-month loan at 3% financing and zero down, the monthly payment comes to $777. Find a 2022 Toyota Highlander XSE for sale near you
2022 Toyota Highlander Bronze Edition Hybrid (starting at $43,880)
2022 Toyota Highlander Bronze Edition Hybrid starts at $43,880.
New for 2022 is the Highlander Bronze Edition. Available only with the hybrid powertrain in a choice of front-wheel or all-wheel drive, this special edition Highlander adds a bit more visual pop.
The Bronze Edition comes in only three colors: Black, Wind Chill Pearl, and Cement, a color exclusive to the Bronze Edition. It features 18-inch bronze alloy wheels, bronze color accents on the exterior and interior, illuminated bronze door sills, and mid-century modern inspired seating featuring cloth inserts and bronze stitching.
Adding to the features found on the Highlander XLE, the Bronze Edition touts rain-sensing wipers, a hands-free power liftgate, a digital rearview mirror, two 120-volt outlets, puddle lamps with Highlander logo, ambient dash lighting, and driver’s seat memory.
With the $1,215 delivery fee, the 2022 Toyota Highlander Bronze Edition Hybrid costs $45,095. On a 60-month loan at 3% financing and zero down, the monthly payment comes to $810. Find a 2022 Toyota Highlander Bronze Edition Hybrid for sale near you
2022 Toyota Highlander Bronze Edition Hybrid includes:
- Unique bronze accents and wheels – help distinguish this hybrid as something a bit more stylish than your run-of-the-mill SUV.
- Rain-sensing wipers – automatically activate when sensing rain, mist, or snow.
- Digital rearview mirror – uses a camera to project a clear image behind the vehicle, a helpful feature when people and cargo block rearward vision.
- Driver’s seat memory –automatically returns the driver’s seat and side mirrors their preset positions.
2022 Toyota Highlander Limited (starting at $44,360), ($45,810, hybrid)
The 2022 Toyota Highlander Limited starts at $44,360.
The Limited trim moves the Highlander closer to luxury car status, adding equipment such as leather-trimmed seats, reverse tilt-down exterior mirrors, memory for the driver’s seat and side mirrors, high-output LED fog lights and 20-inch chrome wheels.
Also included with the Limited is a hands-free height-adjustable power liftgate, heated and ventilated front seats, a heated steering wheel, a 120-volt outlet, and a backup camera with dynamic guidelines.
The Limited gets the JBL audio system with navigation, Driver Easy Speak, and front and rear parking assist with automatic braking.
All-wheel drive with Dynamic Torque Vectoring is optional, as is a 12.3-inch touch screen with a bird’s eye view 360-degree camera.
With the $1,215 delivery fee, the 2022 Toyota Highlander Limited costs $45,575. On a 60-month loan at 3% financing and zero down, the monthly payment comes to $819. Find a 2022 Toyota Highlander Limited for sale near you
2022 Toyota Highlander Limited includes:
- Leather upholstery – looks and feels rich to the touch and has the benefit of easy cleanup.
- Hands-free power liftgate – with the key fob in your pocket or purse, a simple kick under the rear bumper is all that is needed to open or close the power liftgate.
- JBL audio – with 11 speakers and a powered subwoofer, this audio system is a must-have for music lovers.
- Ventilated front seats – allow driver and passenger to remain cool, even when temps outside aren’t.
2022 Toyota Highlander Platinum (starting at $47,560), ($49,010, hybrid)
The 2022 Toyota Highlander Platinum starts at $47,560.
The Platinum is the ultimate Highlander. It includes all the Limited trim’s standard and optional equipment, then tacks on adaptive front LED headlights (they turn in the direction of the steering wheel), rain-sensing wipers, unique 20-inch alloy wheels, and a power panoramic moonroof. A digital rearview mirror replaces the traditional reflective glass mirror.
With the $1,215 delivery fee, the 2022 Toyota Highlander Platinum costs $48,775. On a 60-month loan at 3% financing and zero down, the monthly payment comes to $876. Find a 2022 Toyota Highlander Platinum for sale near you
