Comparison of the 2022 Toyota Highlander and 2021 Model: Key Differences

2022 Toyota Highlander vs. 2021 Toyota Highlander: Major Changes

The Toyota Highlander remains a top choice in the SUV segment, especially popular among families. After a comprehensive redesign in 2020, the model received further upgrades for 2022. Here’s a look at five significant differences between the 2021 and 2022 Highlander models.

Pricing Update
The starting price for the 2021 Highlander was approximately $34,600, with buyers typically paying around $33,264. The 2022 version has a modest price increase, starting at about $35,085, with overall costs varying due to added features and trim options.

Additional Trim Level
The 2020 Highlander featured five trims: L, LE, XLE, Limited, and Platinum. In 2022, Toyota added a new trim, the XSE, positioned between Limited and XLE, designed to offer a sportier driving experience.

New Features and Enhancements
The 2022 Highlander’s top trims include features such as sport-tuned suspension, ambient lighting, and an advanced navigation system, enhancing both style and functionality.

The 2022 Highlander is slightly longer and more spacious. Its length increases from 194.9 inches to 197.4 inches, improving interior roominess. Cargo capacity grew from 13.8 to 16 cubic feet, and second-row legroom increased from 38.4 to 41.0 inches. Front legroom, however, was slightly reduced from 44.2 to 40.4 inches.

Advanced Safety Features
While the 2021 Highlander included Toyota Safety Sense™ 2.0, the 2022 model upgraded to Toyota Safety Sense™ 2.5+, offering enhanced safety features such as pedestrian detection, lane departure alert, steering assistance, and lane tracing assist, providing greater security for drivers and passengers.