Toyota introduces the 2027 Highlander – an all-electric three-row crossover with up to date design, inside, and know-how. Two variations can be found, XLE and Restricted, with completely different battery and drivetrain choices, in addition to V2L know-how.

Automaker Toyota is updating its arsenal of crossovers (SUVs), introducing a brand new model of one of the vital standard three-row automobiles. The 2027 Toyota Highlander replaces the present fourth-generation mannequin, Motor1.com experiences, writes UNN.

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The brand new Highlander reportedly boasts a "recent" design, a totally up to date inside, and a number of recent applied sciences. However maybe most significantly is what's beneath the hood of the brand new Highlander – or fairly, what's not there. For the primary time in its historical past, the Toyota Highlander is absolutely electrical. That is Toyota's first three-row electrical automobile.

Toyota presents two variations of the 2027 Highlander EV: XLE and Restricted. The XLE mannequin comes with front-wheel and all-wheel drive, with two battery pack choices to select from. The Restricted mannequin is barely obtainable with all-wheel drive.

The bottom XLE model is supplied with a 77.0 kWh battery and a single electrical motor with 221 horsepower, 198 pound-feet (268.5 Nm) of torque, and a variety of 287 miles (462 km). When upgrading to the XLE AWD model with the usual 77.0 kWh battery, energy will increase to 338 hp and 328 pound-feet (444.7 Nm). This extra energy, nonetheless, reduces the vary to 270 miles (435 km) on a single cost.

Upgrading to the bigger 95.8 kWh battery in probably the most premium XLE AWD model or the Restricted mannequin (which comes normal with all-wheel drive and a bigger battery) will increase the overall vary to 320 miles (515 km). Nevertheless, even with the bigger battery, energy stays at 338 hp and 328 pound-feet (444.7 Nm).

Each variations come normal with a North American Charging Commonplace (NACS) charging port. The Highlander EV additionally options vehicle-to-load (V2L) know-how, which might energy exterior gadgets or function a backup energy supply in emergencies.

The brand new Highlander EV, the publication writes, seems to be beautiful for a three-row crossover. It options sharp traces, broad fenders, full-length LED daytime working lights, and semi-recessed door handles, making a modern, aerodynamic look. Toyota's signature Hammerhead headlights and grille are additionally current on the entrance of the brand new Highlander.

The Highlander makes use of superior applied sciences: a 14-inch central touchscreen with wi-fi Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, in addition to a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster with full-screen navigation. Machine charging is offered in all three rows, an optionally available panoramic glass roof – the most important within the Toyota lineup – and even customizable inside lighting with 64 colour choices.

SofTex synthetic leather-based is the usual materials for all three rows of seats. Heated entrance seats are additionally normal, and ventilated entrance seats can be found as an possibility. Patrons additionally get heated second-row seats for an extra cost.

Toyota has not but offered full information on cargo and passenger area, however the automaker specified that the third row folds fully flat. On this case, the cargo quantity behind the second row of seats reaches 45.0 cubic ft (1.3 cubic meters).

Security stays a cornerstone for the Highlander and all Toyota fashions due to the usual Toyota Security Sense 4.0 (TSS 4.0) system. These embrace:

• pre-collision system with pedestrian detection;
• dynamic radar cruise management throughout the total pace vary;
• lane departure warning system with steering help operate;
• lane preserving help system;
• street signal recognition system;
• driving help system.

As well as, the Highlander is supplied with the Toyota Star Security System, a blind-spot monitoring system with rear cross-traffic alert, entrance and rear parking help with automated braking, and a number of different applied sciences akin to a wise key, rear seat reminder, and even a hill begin help system.

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