The fourth-generation three-row 2020 Toyota Highlander, 2.36 inches longer than before, offers a 295-horsepower 3.5-liter V6 engine mated to a Direct Shift 8-speed automatic transmission or the new-generation 240 horsepower hybrid powertrain with a 2.5-liter DOHC four-cylinder engine and two electric motors. The gas version has a manufacturer-estimated 22 MPG combined fuel economy and the Hybrid 34 MPG combined fuel economy. Trim levels are a new L grade, then layering amenities and technology in LE, XLE, Limited and the top-of line Platinum. Toyota Safety Sense 2.0 comes standard and includes Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection, Full-Speed Range Dynamic Radar Cruise Control, Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist, Automatic High Beam, Lane Tracing Assist, Road Sign Assist, Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection, with Blind Spot Monitor with Rear Cross Traffic Alert, Parking Support Braking and Intelligent Clearance Sonar available depending on the model grade. On V6 models, the available towing package enables a 5,000-pound towing capacity. The 2020 Highlander also comes standard with ToyotaCare, a complimentary plan covering normal factory-scheduled maintenance, for two years or 25,000 miles, whichever comes first, and 2 years of Roadside Assistance, regardless of mileage. The Highlander gas model will arrive in December 2019 and the Highlander Hybrid in February 2020.
