{"id":251471,"date":"2022-09-14T14:18:00","date_gmt":"2022-09-14T11:18:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/auto.inform.com.de\/?p=251471"},"modified":"2022-04-12T14:51:43","modified_gmt":"2022-04-12T11:51:43","slug":"new-toyota-highlander-a-wolf-in-a-cars-clothing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/auto.inform.com.de\/en\/new-toyota-highlander-a-wolf-in-a-cars-clothing\/","title":{"rendered":"New Toyota Highlander: a wolf in a car&#8217;s clothing"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Toyota launches its new flagship Highlander on the European market at a price of 53,250 euros. I give a test report on a huge seven-seat SUV in the Executive configuration. Customers can choose from three lines of equipment and an extensive set of accessories and options. All vehicles are equipped with hybrid and all-wheel drive as standard.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/auto.inform.com.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/post-182931-624fc4ed2ea3f.webp\" data-rel=\"lightbox\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"SDStudio-light-box-enable SDStudio-editor-tools-md-imp\" src=\"https:\/\/auto.inform.com.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/post-182931-624fc4ed2ea3f.webp\" alt=\"New Toyota Highlander: a wolf in a car&#039;s clothing\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The largest off-road model Toyota Highlander, at first sight attracts with its elegant and finely thought-out <a href=\"\/recomendet-appsumo\" class=\"sds-arl\">design<\/a>. Although it is a large, even huge, all-wheel drive car, it does not look condominium and heavy: 4.966 mm long, 1.930 mm wide and 1.755 mm high &#8211; impressive dimensions. Muscular fender flares and wide fender flares, the trapezoidal shape of the large grille and lower air intake give strength and power to the Highlander Hybrid.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/auto.inform.com.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/post-182931-624fc4ee60b24.webp\" data-rel=\"lightbox\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"SDStudio-light-box-enable SDStudio-editor-tools-md-imp\" src=\"https:\/\/auto.inform.com.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/post-182931-624fc4ee60b24.webp\" alt=\"New Toyota Highlander: a wolf in a car&#039;s clothing\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p>At the rear, the roof section tapers to slightly sloping upper window edges and black contrasting A, B and C-pillars, which give a sporty look when viewed from the side. The Japanese, available in 8 different color versions, stands confidently on 20-inch alloy wheels (partially chromed) with flat taillights and pro<a href=\"\/recomendet-cryptocloud_plus-product\" class=\"sds-arl\">mine<\/a>nt fenders. A power tailgate is offered in the Luxury version, while an optional panoramic glass roof costs 1,490 euros. Very practical and easy to use parking assistant with integrated braking function.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/auto.inform.com.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/post-182931-624fc4ef68b23.webp\" data-rel=\"lightbox\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"SDStudio-light-box-enable SDStudio-editor-tools-md-imp\" src=\"https:\/\/auto.inform.com.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/post-182931-624fc4ef68b23.webp\" alt=\"New Toyota Highlander: a wolf in a car&#039;s clothing\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p>When boarding the car, comfort is immediately felt, and seven passengers can be comfortably accommodated. For the second row of seats on board, the adjustment range is 180 mm. The Executive trim tested includes heated leather driver and front passenger seats (driver's seat with memory function), ambient lighting and aluminum door sills.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/auto.inform.com.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/post-182931-624fc4f07f9f9.webp\" data-rel=\"lightbox\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"SDStudio-light-box-enable SDStudio-editor-tools-md-imp\" src=\"https:\/\/auto.inform.com.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/post-182931-624fc4f07f9f9.webp\" alt=\"New Toyota Highlander: a wolf in a car&#039;s clothing\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/auto.inform.com.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/post-182931-624fc4f193e24.webp\" data-rel=\"lightbox\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"SDStudio-light-box-enable SDStudio-editor-tools-md-imp\" src=\"https:\/\/auto.inform.com.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/post-182931-624fc4f193e24.webp\" alt=\"New Toyota Highlander: a wolf in a car&#039;s clothing\"><\/a><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/auto.inform.com.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/post-182931-624fc4f2af347.webp\" data-rel=\"lightbox\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"SDStudio-light-box-enable SDStudio-editor-tools-md-imp\" src=\"https:\/\/auto.inform.com.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/post-182931-624fc4f2af347.webp\" alt=\"New Toyota Highlander: a wolf in a car&#039;s clothing\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The 12.3-inch multimedia display with Apple CarPlay and all the possible functions of the dashboard, in combination with the 10.1-inch head-up display, left us delighted.<br \/>\nSafety on board is provided by the Toyota Safety Sense system with active safety technologies, there is a cross-traffic warning (Rear Cross Traffic Alert) from above and maneuvering assistance with outside mirrors (Back Guide Monitor).<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/auto.inform.com.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/post-182931-624fc4f3bf7dc.webp\" data-rel=\"lightbox\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"SDStudio-light-box-enable SDStudio-editor-tools-md-imp\" src=\"https:\/\/auto.inform.com.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/post-182931-624fc4f3bf7dc.webp\" alt=\"New Toyota Highlander: a wolf in a car&#039;s clothing\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/auto.inform.com.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/post-182931-624fc4f4b723a.webp\" data-rel=\"lightbox\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"SDStudio-light-box-enable SDStudio-editor-tools-md-imp\" src=\"https:\/\/auto.inform.com.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/post-182931-624fc4f4b723a.webp\" alt=\"New Toyota Highlander: a wolf in a car&#039;s clothing\"><\/a><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/auto.inform.com.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/post-182931-624fc4f5d5444.webp\" data-rel=\"lightbox\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"SDStudio-light-box-enable SDStudio-editor-tools-md-imp\" src=\"https:\/\/auto.inform.com.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/post-182931-624fc4f5d5444.webp\" alt=\"New Toyota Highlander: a wolf in a car&#039;s clothing\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p>According to the manufacturer, the new Toyota Highlander with a fully hybrid drive with automatic recharging, which provides speeds of up to 125 km \/ h in all-electric mode, especially effectively meets the expectations of most buyers in Europe.<\/p>\n<p>The drive mode selector on the center console allows you to choose between Eco, Normal, Sport and Trail driving programs. After driving 140 kilometers for a test drive, we were convinced that the huge Highlander is relatively economical. The claimed combined fuel consumption of 5.5 liters per 100 kilometers is almost true. The giant is fast on the track, but at speeds above 195 km \/ h, sporty riding is over.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/auto.inform.com.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/post-182931-624fc4f6e8088.webp\" data-rel=\"lightbox\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"SDStudio-light-box-enable SDStudio-editor-tools-md-imp\" src=\"https:\/\/auto.inform.com.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/post-182931-624fc4f6e8088.webp\" alt=\"New Toyota Highlander: a wolf in a car&#039;s clothing\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p>For anyone looking to build their own Highlander, there is a wide range of accessories and options available. With a trailer hitch (from 490 euros), for example, you can transport up to 2,000 kg \u2013 ideal not only for everyday work, but also for holidays with your own trailer. Also a practical addition is a luggage box (from 385 euros), bike racks (139 euros) or ski racks (from 79 euros). For extreme tourists, the option of a hard-shell tent on the roof is available (from 3135 euros) for rest and overnight stay.<\/p>\n<p>Highlander will enter the market in the spring of 2021, and the price will be high: from 53,250 euros, but we have seen that this is a real mobile home, spacious and comfortable.<\/p>\n<p>We thank colleagues from Global Press for their help in preparing the article.<\/p>\n<p>See comparative test drives of the most popular models on my YouTube channel AutoMPStv!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Here are some of my test videos with the Toyota Highlander brothers.<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"sds-iframe-wrapper fitvidsignore\" style=\"position:relative;padding-top:56.25%;max-width:100%;\"><iframe allowfullscreen style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;width:100%;height:100%;\" src=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/DW1YglXWvnc\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<div class=\"sds-iframe-wrapper fitvidsignore\" style=\"position:relative;padding-top:56.25%;max-width:100%;\"><iframe allowfullscreen style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;width:100%;height:100%;\" src=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/MLk8stvxohY\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe><\/div><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Toyota launches its new flagship Highlander on the European market at a price of 53,250 euros. I give a test report on a huge seven-seat SUV in the Executive configuration. Customers can choose from three lines of equipment and an extensive set of accessories and options. All vehicles are equipped with hybrid and all-wheel drive [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":182932,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":"","_wp_rev_ctl_limit":""},"categories":[563,563],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-251471","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-test-drives"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/auto.inform.com.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/251471","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/auto.inform.com.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/auto.inform.com.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/auto.inform.com.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/auto.inform.com.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=251471"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/auto.inform.com.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/251471\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/auto.inform.com.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/182932"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/auto.inform.com.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=251471"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/auto.inform.com.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=251471"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/auto.inform.com.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=251471"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}