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- [Announcer] The 2023 Toyota Highlander
versus the 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee.
Let's learn a bit more about these midsize SUVs.
The 2023 Highlander features
a new turbocharged 4-cylinder engine
that offers more torque than last year.
And Highlander remains at the forefront
of safety with eight airbags
and Toyota's Safety Sense 2.5+ ­active safety suite
of advanced driver assistance features
for more peace of mind.
If that isn't enough,
Highlander has an impressive
EPA-estimated fuel economy rating
of 36 mpg combined on FWD Hybrid trims.
Now let's put Highlander and Grand Cherokee side by side.
Highlander is offered in seven trims.
Factoring gas, front-wheel drive, all-wheel drive,
and hybrid variants,
there are 22 total configurations available,
meaning there's a Highlander for everyone.
Among those seven grades
is the returning Hybrid Bronze Edition
featuring bronze-colored accents
throughout the interior and exterior.
All-new for last year,
six of the seven Grand Cherokee trims return
for 2023 unchanged.
A plug-in hybrid model is available
as a distinct and more expensive variant.
As a result, the most efficient Grand Cherokee receives
an EPA-estimated rating of up
to 21 miles per gallon combined.
In the Jeep tradition,
Grand Cherokee is available with full-time four-wheel-drive.
Highlander's sleek exterior features standard LED headlights
and taillights, a Smart Key system for easy vehicle access,
and available 20-inch alloy wheels.
This refined exterior is taken to new heights
in the XSE trim, which features an aggressive grille,
plus a sport-tuned suspension and black accents.
On top of all this,
Highlander Hybrid Bronze Edition
offers drivers available features, such as a power tailgate,
heated power outside mirrors
with puddle lights, and rain-sensing wipers.
Grand Cherokee has standard LED headlights
and taillights but offers nothing comparable
with Toyota's Smart Key System.
Standard wheel sizes range from 17-to 21-inches wrapped
in regular all-season tires.
With Grand Cherokee,
higher grades offer an available power liftgate,
while heated power outside mirrors
are standard on all grades.
Like Highlander, rain-sensing wipers are available,
in this case on the Altitude trim and up.
In addition to seating for up to eight,
Highlander's incredible interior
delivers convenience features like an in-dash storage area,
Rear-Seat Reminder,
and two 120V outlets on select hybrid trims.
Its cargo area is an expansive 84.3 cubic feet
from behind the first row
and 48.4 cubic feet from the second row back.
Plus, select Highlander trims can also be equipped
with a Panoramic View Monitor
for a 360-degree view of objects
and obstacles around the vehicle.
Grand Cherokee's cabin is smaller compared to Highlander,
with 70.8 cubic of cargo volume behind the first row
and 37.7 cubic feet of cargo volume behind the second row.
A third-row version called Grand Cherokee L is available,
but costs more.
The range-topping Summit and Summit Reserve trims come
with Jeep's Surround View Camera standard;
other trims offer it as an option.
The 2023 Highlander
carries the new Toyota Audio Multimedia system,
which can run through an available 12.3-inch touchscreen
and includes standard wireless compatibility
for Apple CarPlay,
which connects drivers to subscription-based services
like Apple Music,
as well as Maps, Messages,
and other favorite apps from the iPhone.
In addition, wireless Android Auto compatibility
makes it easy to stay connected to Android devices.
Plus, there's a standard 3-month SiriusXM Platinum
Plan trial subscription
that includes over 165 channels available in-cabin,
and even more on the SXM mobile app,
making it easier than ever to enjoy not just ad-free music,
but also sports, comedy, and more.
Highlander can also be equipped
with an available 11-speaker JBL Premium Audio system.
Finally, Highlander includes trials
to Toyota's newest line of Connected Services,
which includes an enhanced Wi-Fi Connect hotspot
and the all-new Drive Connect,
with Cloud Navigation providing real-time traffic
and routing information,
enhanced voice interaction
with the vehicle through Intelligent Assistant,
and 24-hour access to a live response agent
to help you find a location through Destination Assist.
Grand Cherokee's Uconnect system can't match Highlander,
with either an 8.4- or 10.1-inch touchscreen.
The system does offer Wi-Fi hotspot functionality,
and support wireless Apple CarPlay
and Android Auto compatibility.
A six-month SiriusXM Platinum Plan trial subscription
is standard on most models.
At the Summit Reserve grade,
a McIntosh 19-speaker audio system is included.
Finally, Jeep Connect
is accessible through the Uconnect system or an app;
services are available in optional packages.
Highlander features the Toyota Safety Sense 2.5+ bundle,
which comes standard on all trims
and features Pre-Collison System with Pedestrian Detection,
Lane Departure Alert, Automatic High Beams,
Full-Speed Range Dynamic Radar Cruise Control,
Lane Tracing Assist, and Road Sign Assist.
Also, all Highlander trims except
for the L grade include Blind Spot Monitor
with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert system.
The new Grand Cherokee comes
with a slate of safety features like those in Highlander,
including Forward Collision Warning with Active Braking,
Active Lane Management, Automatic High-Beam Headlamps,
and Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop.
Highlander has a new 265-horsepower
turbocharged 4-cylinder engine in all gas trims.
What's more, Highlander Hybrid
has highly competitive fuel efficiency ratings
in the midsize SUV class,
with an EPA-estimated 36 mpg combined on the FWD trims.
For adventures,
Highlander comes equipped
with Dynamic Torque Vectoring All-Wheel-Drive
on select grades or, on hybrid grades,
Electronic On-Demand All-Wheel-Drive.
Gas-powered Highlander trims
are capable of towing up to 5,000 lbs.
Grand Cherokee comes standard
with a 3.6-liter V6 that brings 293 horsepower
and 260 lb.-ft. of torque,
with select models offering a 5.7-liter Hemi V8
rated up to 357 horsepower.
There's a choice of three 4x4 systems,
but only one offers Jeep's Select-Terrain
traction management system.
Grand Cherokee's standard towing capacity
is rated at 6,200 lbs,
and tops out at a maximum of 7,200 lbs.,
but either way,
its towing receiver hitch and wiring are not standard.
Highlander drivers can rest a little easier
knowing it's been recognized
as an IIHS Top Safety Pick Plus
and has a 5-Star overall safety rating from the NHTSA.
Highlander also comes with ToyotaCare,
which provides two years
or 25,000 miles of scheduled maintenance,
as well as two years and unlimited-mileage,
24-hour roadside assistance.
And the hybrid's battery is covered
for 10 years or 150,000 miles,
making the hybrid Highlander a smart option
for long-term ownership.
The newest generation Grand Cherokee
is still awaiting IIHS and NHTSA ratings.
Its three years of scheduled complimentary maintenance
is impressive, but Grand Cherokee
lacks the 24-hour roadside assistance offered by Highlander.
With Toyota's commitment to quality,
durability, and reliability,
it's clear why Highlander
is such a smart choice among midsize SUVs.
Find one for yourself today at toyota.com.