2022 Toyota Highlander Review

2022 Toyota Highlander: Wide-Open Interior

The 2022 Toyota Highlander does everything it can to accommodate your riders. Because of this, each Highlander model comes with an interior that specializes in space.

Get a glimpse by checking the cabin dimensions:

Each model provides the option to seat up to eight passengers at a time. This is thanks to the model’s optional third-row seating. Each rider will receive at least 36.1 inches of legroom wherever they take their seat. Front passengers receive the most, with 41.2 inches to stretch their legs during those long drives.

These dimensions make the Highlander an adult- and kid-friendly ride. Now, you can pack in your friend group for a weekend trip up to Lake Michigan or choose your Highlander for your next family road trip.

Speaking of packing, that should be no problem with the Highlander. Access the maximum 84.3 cubic feet of space by folding down all seats. This is great for big-move projects like transporting pieces of furniture or large boxes. When all your seats are upright, you still receive 16 cubic feet to store your luggage, equipment, groceries, and more.

Give your passengers something to look at by decorating your interior just how you like it. Choose the XSE model and check out the available red and black leather-trimmed seats with red stitching accents. Or choose the Platinum model and choose from other interior colors like:

• Glazed Caramel Leather
• Harvest Beige Leather
• Black Leather
• Graphite Leather

Toyota Highlander Review: Fitting Infotainment

The Toyota Highlander starts off its base model with a ton of standard infotainment. This includes an 8-inch touchscreen, six audio speakers, Apple CarPlay®, Android Auto™, and Amazon Alexa compatibility, and Bluetooth® wireless technology.

Higher trim levels offer impressive upgrades, including a 12.3-inch touchscreen to access your driver and media settings. Then upgrade your audio with the available 11-speaker JBL® audio system. Pair this surround-sound system with your favorite playlist and receive a crisp, concert-like sound.

Finally, get where your need to go with an available navigation system. This system is designed to keep drivers up to date on directions by providing you with current road data, alternate routes, saved locations, and more. Plan your entire trip before pulling out the driveway.

2022 Toyota Highlander Review: All-Around Safety

The Toyota Highlander has safety features that help protect and assist drivers as they travel. This includes braking systems designed to improve your response time and avoid minor backup collisions. Some available features to look forward to are:

• Downhill Assist Control (DAC)
• Electronically Controlled Braking (ECB)
• Front and Rear Parking Assist with Automatic Braking (PA w/AB)

These systems send visual and audible alerts and can even automatically apply brakes when necessary. When you're on the road, stay informed about the vehicles around you with the available Blind Spot Monitor (BSM). Not to mention each Highlander comes with a standard safety suite called Toyota Safety Sense™ 2.5+ (TSS 2.5+).

This suite comes with several different safety features that play defense as you drive and are intelligently programmed to think one step ahead.