The Toyota Highlander is coming to the UK

From early next year, Toyota is going to begin offering the seven-seat Highlander in several European markets. It’s certainly big – indeed, an overall length of 4,950 mm (16’ 3”) means that this SUV is as large as a BMW X5, Land Rover Discovery or Volvo XC90.

Consequently, practicality should be a strong selling point. Boot space is 658 litres, for instance, but cargo capacity almost triples to 1,909 litres after folding down the two rear benches. For those who need to tow, maximum trailer weight is an impressive two tonnes (4,409 lbs).

Toyota Highlander (2021) Front Side

The sole powertrain will be a hybrid set-up which combines a 2.5 litre Atkinson-cycle petrol engine, an electric motor for each axle, a nickel-metal hydride battery pack and AWD-i intelligent all-wheel drive. Total system output is provisionally rated at 241 bhp (180 kW / 244 PS).

According to the WLTP measure, the Highlander is expected to achieve 42.8 mpg (6.6 l/100km) on the combined cycle while emitting 146 g/km of CO2. Other important figures such as range in pure-electric mode remain unknown, though.

Similarly, UK prices and final specifications haven’t been confirmed yet.

Toyota Highlander (2021) Interior 1Toyota Highlander (2021) Interior 2

Toyota Highlander (2021) DashboardToyota Highlander (2021) Rear Side

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  1. Autoesque2 December 2020 at 18:20:00 GMT

    Toyota has confirmed that Excel and Excel Premium trim grades will be available for the Highlander Hybrid in the UK.

    Standard specification on the Excel includes 20" wheels, a panoramic roof, three-zone air conditioning, leather upholstery and a JBL audio system. Its on-the-road starting price is £50,595.

    The Excel Premium – which costs from £52,575 – adds different wheels, a hands-free powered tailgate, heated rear seats, a head-up display and a 360° camera array.

    Dealers are going to begin accepting orders next month, ahead of the first deliveries in March 2021.

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