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2023 Toyota Highlander Packs Turbo Lungs and More Tech

With a downsized but torquier turbo four and new cabin display tech, Toyota's midsize mainstay SUV gains in appeal.

Chris Paukert
Following stints in TV news production and as a record company publicist, Chris spent most of his career in automotive publishing. Mentored by Automobile Magazine founder David E. Davis Jr., Paukert succeeded Davis as editor-in-chief of Winding Road, a pioneering e-mag, before serving as Autoblog's executive editor from 2008 to 2015. Chris is a Webby and Telly award-winning video producer and has served on the jury of the North American Car and Truck of the Year awards. He joined the CNET team in 2015, bringing a small cache of odd, underappreciated cars with him.
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For 2023, the Toyota Highlander is getting a new turbocharged 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine.

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The three-row SUV is America's best-selling midsize crossover SUV.

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The new engine replaces Toyota's long-serving 3.5-liter naturally aspirated V6.

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The 2.4T actually has less horsepower (265 hp) versus the 2022 Highlander's V6 (295 hp). However, torque is up 17% to 309 pound-feet from 263 lb-ft. That substantial increase suggests better drivability.

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Right now, Toyota isn't saying much about the new engine's efficiency, other than to note that the combined fuel economy rating for the downsized powerplant remains at a middling 24 miles per gallon.

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A new 12.3-inch all-digital gauge cluster is standard on Limited and Platinum models. It features four user-configurable appearances.

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A 12.3-inch touchscreen is also part of the 2023 Highlander. The model features wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration.

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The Qi wireless charger has been relocated to directly below the center screen.

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The new 2023 Toyota Highlander will land in dealers this fall.

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Full pricing and efficiency information will be available closer to launch.

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Keep clicking or scrolling for more images of the 2023 Toyota Highlander.

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