The 2022 Toyota Highlander is classified under the fourth generation, it’s debuting with a bold, and distinctive design. For the 2022 model year, the company is adding the Bronze Edition to the lineup. I will be reviewing the full specifications, release date, and price of the 2022 Toyota Highlander in Nigeria.
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Quick facts about the 2022 Toyota Highlander
| Make | Toyota |
| Model | Highlander |
| Model year | 2022 |
| Powertrain | 3.5-Liter V6 engine 2.5-Liter DOHC Hybrid engine |
| Power | 295hp for combustion engine Hybrid is 243 HP |
| MSRP | $35,205 to $50,960 |
| Price in Nigeria | 25,000,000 – 45,000,000 Naira |
The all-new Hybrid Bronze Edition
The new 2022 Highlander Bronze Edition is designed with sophistication in mind, it’s available in either Cement, Wind Chill Pearl, or Midnight Black Metallic Exterior colors with bronze-colored accents on the exterior and interior.
Other features include 18-inch bronze wheels, bronze interior stitching, illuminated bronze door sills, and mid-century, modern-inspired SofTex-trimmed seats with fabric insert and bronze stitching.
Also exclusive to the Bronze Edition are the unique floor and cargo mats and embroidered with a special bronze logo. The designers got the inspiration from contemporary crafted interiors to create a premium ambiance, details include soft-touch surfaces and a tailored look with stitching that continues from door trim to the instrument panel.
Unique standard features of the new Bronze Edition include:
- Hands-free power liftgate
- Rain-sensing wipers
- Digital rearview mirror 1500 W. power outlets
- Puddle lamps with Highlander logo
- In-dash ambient lighting
- Driver seat memory with 10-way power seat
The new 2022 Bronze Edition comes in either FWD or a unique Hybrid AWD system for Highlander Hybrid grades.
Safety system
The 2022 Highlander is employing the latest Toyota Safety Sense 2.5+ (2.5+) as standard.
The complete suite of the latest TSS2.5+ include:
- Pre-collision System with Pedestrian Detection is enhanced with intersection support:
- At intersections, the system is designed to detect an oncoming vehicle or pedestrian when performing a left-hand turn and may provide audio/visual alerts and automatic braking in certain conditions.
- Additional PCS function includes emergency steering assist, which is designed to stabilize the driver’s emergency steering maneuvers within their lane while avoiding a preceding pedestrian.
- Road Sign Assist (RSA)
- Full-Speed Range Dynamic Radar Cruise Control (DRCC)
- Lane Keeping Technology: Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist (LDA w/ SA), Lane Tracing Assist (LTA), and Sway Warning System
- Automatic High Beams (AHB)
2022 highlander XSE
The Highlander XSE is continuing for the 2022 model year with mouth watery features. The XSE combines bold exterior design with more agile driving reflexes.
Engine and power
The 2022 Highlander XSE is debuting with a 3.5-Liter V6 engine that produces 295-horsepower. The engine is mated to an 8-speed automatic transmission. It’s available with either front-wheel or Dynamic Torque All Wheel Drive.
Interior design
Standard on the L and LE grade is the second-row bench for seating for eight, while the XLE and Limited Grade comes standard with a Captain’s Chair second row with seating for 7. An option of a second-row bench for seating for eight is available on the XLE Gas, XLE Hybrid, and XSE, the Hybrid Bronze as well as the XSE comes standard with seven-passenger seating with second-row captain’s chairs. Finally, the Platinum grade comes standard with Captain’s Chair second row with seating for seven. Either way, the large rear doors provide easy access, while versatile seat folding features allow passengers to access the third row. Passengers in the second and third-row stay comfortable thanks to standard three-zone climate control that ensures ample flow of warmed or cooled air.
The Highlander offers 16.0 cu. ft of carrying space behind the third row when all seat rows are in use. When the seats are folded, the space will increase to 84.3 cu.ft.
Engine, power, and powertrain
Two powertrain options are available for the 2022 Toyota Highlander they include a gas V6 or the Hybrid system.
The 3.5-liter V6 engine produces a whopping 295-horsepower, it makes use of the Toyota-innovated D-4S Injection system which combines fuel injection with port injectors to help optimize efficiency, power, and emissions in all conditions. Ideal response and efficiency at all engine speeds are brought about by the Dual Variable Valve Timing with intelligence.
The combustion engine produces 295 horsepower and 263 lb-ft of torque. The engine is mated to a Direct Shift 8-speed automatic transmission to maximize the SUV’s acceleration and highway merging capability.
Towing capacity for all V6 Models is pegged at 5,000-pounds, Trailer Sway Control is also added to help control unwanted trailer movement.
Hybrid powertrain
The Toyota Hybrid System in the 2022 Highlander Hybrid combines a high-efficiency 2.5-liter DOHC four-cylinder engine with two electric motors. The gas engine employs a Variable Valve Timing-intelligent system by electric Motor (VVT-iE) on the intake camshaft and VVT-I on the exhaust camshaft. This powertrain is also used in the 2022 Toyota Sienna Hybrid.
The system produces a combined 243 horsepower and a towing capacity of up to 3,500 pounds. The Hybrid grade is available in either front-wheel drive (FWD) or All Wheel DRIVE (AWD).
Infotainment system
Standard across all grades is the Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and Amazon Alexa compatibility, SiriusXM Platinum Plan 3-month trial, and a Wi-Fi connectivity trial.
All Highlander models come equipped with Toyota Safety Connect with a one-year trial subscription.
LE and above grades offer Service and Remote Connectivity. The available audio package for the XLE provides navigation with a 3-year trial, while the Limited grade and above offer it as standard. A move up to Platinum grade offers the impressive 12.3-inch multimedia screen, which is also available as a package on Limited.
The JBL® Premium Audio System is available as a package on XSE and comes standard for Limited and Platinum grades and rocks music of all genres with 1,200 watts of power playing through 11 speakers in nine locations. Clari-Fi® technology breathes life into compressed digital music formats with the result of a mobile concert. The system will not, however, settle arguments over which music to play.
Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail price of the 2022 Toyota Highlander
The Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price of the 2022 Toyota Highlander will range from $35,205 for the L grade to $50,960 for the Hybrid Platinum grade.
 Price of tokunbo 2022 Toyota Highlander in Nigeria
The price of foreign used/ tokunbo 2022 Toyota Highlander in Nigeria ranges from 35,000,000 – 45,000,000 Naira.
Price of 2022 Toyota Highlander in Nigeria
The price of the 2022 Toyota Highlander in Nigeria will start from 45,000,000 Naira to 56,000,000 Naira.
| Price of 2022 Toyota Highlander XLE in Nigeria | 54,000,000 – 56,000,000 Naira |
