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- [Narrator] What does it take to be a best-seller
in a market as competitive as the midsize SUV class?
Just ask the Toyota Highlander,
which has topped the segment's sales charts
for five years and counting.
Its success is thanks in no small part
to its sleek fourth-generation design,
which ups the ante even further
with its unbeatable formula of style, performance,
and premium features.
This modern Highlander family exemplifies versatility,
with gasoline, hybrid, front-wheel drive,
and all-wheel drive variations
across all six of its core grades -
but for 2022,
there's now also a special hybrid-exclusive Bronze Edition
sprucing up the lineup with an added dash of glitz.
Let's take a closer look.
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Highlander's sculpted exterior offers an unmistakable design
that conveys both power and sophistication.
This organic styling makes a statement
whether it's pulling up to the restaurant for date night
or cruising down the highway with your crew
on a weekend trip.
This exterior isn't just about looks though,
with Highlander also offering standard LED lighting
on all grades,
as well as an available Hands-Free Power Rear Liftgate
that enables cargo area access
even with hands full of grocery bags or sports equipment.
Highlander's exterior also sports an available moonroof
or, in the case of the Platinum grade,
a power panoramic view moonroof.
And speaking of the roof,
all 2022 grades are now available
with silver-trimmed roof rails,
a feature that was previously only offered
on Limited and Platinum models.
But when it comes to truly standing out,
two Highlander grades clearly take the cake:
the bold and sporty XSE, with its unique front end,
black accents, 20-inch wheels and twin-tip exhaust,
and the all-new Bronze Edition,
which takes the Hybrid XLE's refined appearance
to another level with its exclusive Cement paint option,
bronze-colored accents, 18-inch bronze wheels,
and so much more.
The fourth-generation Highlander has a premium interior
that's sure to impress both driver and passenger alike,
from its driver-focused interior layout
to the dash-integrated design
of its touchscreen multimedia systems.
But Highlander's interior goes far beyond its style,
with its great convenience features
including a standard power driver's seat,
in-dash storage areas and rear seat reminder.
There's also available rain-sensing wipers
and an available 1500-watt cargo outlet
on select hybrid trims.
Highlander doesn't come up short
on comfort offerings, either,
with standard Three-Zone Automatic Climate Control,
several available features like heated
and ventilated front seats, heated second-row seats,
and heated steering wheel,
and even standard leather-trimmed seating
on Limited and Platinum grades.
And speaking of seating, Highlander XLE, Limited,
and Platinum all now include a front passenger seat
with 8-way power adjustability for 2022.
Plus, XSE offers two unique interior choices,
including a red and black two-tone leather-trimmed interior
with red stitching,
while the new Bronze Edition makes a statement
with its illuminated bronze door sills,
mid-century-modern-style SofTex-trimmed seating,
and of course, bronze-colored stitching
and accents throughout.
Like the exterior, Highlander's interior benefits
from the TNGA platform,
which helps deliver improved cargo space
behind the third row,
as well as impressive passenger room in both eight-
or the available seven-passenger seating configuration,
the latter of which now comes standard
for Highlander's hybrid grades.
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When it comes to in-cabin technology,
every Highlander delivers big
with a standard touchscreen Audio Multimedia platform
that offers a huge variety of entertainment choices,
whether it's music, podcasts, audiobooks
or catching up on phone calls,
as well as multiple navigation options,
all of which comes together to help make every trip fun
and stress-free.
And to take it even further,
Highlander also offers a gorgeous 12.3-inch upgrade
for the touchscreen display,
standard on Platinum and available on Limited.
But regardless of screen size,
this system includes standard compatibility
for Apple CarPlay, which connects drivers to Apple Music,
Maps, Messages, and other favorite apps from your iPhone.
In addition, Android Auto makes it easy to stay connected
to Android devices,
while Amazon Alexa connectivity
keeps Amazon's digital assistant just a question away.
Plus, there's even a standard
three-month SiriusXM Platinum Plan trial subscription
to more than 300 radio channels accessible
throughout the country.
Highlander offers great convenience features as well,
including available Qi-compatible wireless charging
that keeps drivers from fumbling for a cord.
But of course, when a cord is unavoidable,
there's also five standard USB ports,
four of which have now been upgraded
to USB-C-style connections,
two in the front, two in the back.
And on select models,
drivers can feel like the DJ of their crew
with the available JBL sound system
that pumps 1,200 watts of power
through its 11 premium speakers.
Similarly, the convenient, and standard, Smart Key System
enables drivers to leave the key fob in their purse
or pocket when starting, entering, or exiting the vehicle.
Highlander also supports Toyota's line
of Connected Services,
including standard Wi-Fi Connect compatibility
on all models, and available Remote Connect
to locate your vehicle, lock, or unlock the doors
and even start the engine, all from your mobile device.
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Highlander's emphasis on safety is clearly evident
in its standard Toyota Safety Sense 2.5+ suite
of active safety systems.
This updated bundle includes Pre-Collision System
with Pedestrian Detection,
now with intersection support enhancement
and a driver-initiated
emergency steering assist enhancement,
Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist,
Automatic High Beams,
Full-Speed Range Dynamic Radar Cruise Control,
now with curve speed management,
Lane Tracing Assist, and Road Sign Assist.
And for added peace of mind,
Toyota's Safety Connect service also comes standard
with roadside assistance, an emergency assistance button,
stolen vehicle locator and, in case of an accident,
Automatic Collision Notification,
allowing Toyota's 24/7 Response Center
to notify emergency services with the vehicle's location.
Highlander further rounds out its safety story
with standard Blind Spot Monitor
with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert on all models except L,
as well as useful features
like available Front & Rear Parking Assist
and Automated Braking,
and an available Digital Rearview Mirror
that shows what's behind the vehicle,
even when the cargo area is packed with items.
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While Highlander's powerful engines ensure
that it has no shortage of get up and go,
its real performance lies
in its incredible efficiency and capability.
To this end,
Highlander's hybrid models have rewritten the book
on what's possible for this segment
thanks to an EPA-estimated 36 mpg combined
on the front-wheel drive variants.
The other key performance story is Highlander's capability
and versatility, which can be seen
in its newly expanded drivetrain offerings.
For Highlander's fourth generation,
hybrid models will be offered in front-wheel drive,
perfect for sunshine-state drivers
that don't need the added traction of all-wheel drive
and would prefer a lower cost of entry instead.
Of course,
Toyota's hybrid electronic on demand all-wheel-drive system
remains a staple for those who do need extra traction.
And for gas models,
a choice between front-wheel and all-wheel drive continues
for the latest generation,
but now there are two all-wheel-drive options:
a mechanical system,
and a sophisticated Dynamic Torque Vectoring system
available on XSE, Limited and Platinum
that can distribute engine power
to the left and right rear wheels
as needed to enhance traction.
Additionally, both of these gas all-wheel-drive systems
include standard Multi-terrain Select,
meaning that drivers can enjoy
environment-specific capability off the pavement
whether in a Vermont snowstorm or on a San Diego beach.
And as icing on the cake, both systems also feature
the fuel-saving Driveline Disconnect function
to help drivers get every last mile out of their tanks.
Built on the TNGA platform, Highlander's chassis strength
and suspension design help to enhance vehicle agility
while also ensuring a smooth and quiet ride.
And for those after sportier steering
and more responsive handling, XSE's suspension system
and power steering have been tuned
to deliver a more engaging driving feel.
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Highlander's impact
on the midsize SUV segment has been massive
ever since its 2001 debut,
and that's clearly not slowing down for 2022.
And this successful formula is only amplified further
with approachable pricing,
ownership perks like the ToyotaCare No Cost Maintenance Plan
with Roadside Assistance,
and great peace of mind from warranty coverage
like the 8-year, 100,000-mile Hybrid System Warranty,
and the 10-year, 150,000-mile Hybrid Battery Warranty.
Now top it all off with Toyota's famously strong
cost-to-own estimates and resale values,
as well as its reputation for quality,
durability, and reliability,
and it's easy to see
why Highlander is still the one to beat.
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