(It also has the usual benefit of extra traction in slick conditions.) All of this advanced technology helps the Highlander feel more nimble than the average midsize SUV. Body roll is controlled as you go around turns, and the available torque-vectoring AWD system also helps by applying engine power to individual rear wheels to subtly enhance the SUV's handling balance. The Highlander's ability to stop quickly and confidently as well as negotiate a twisty road is solid. At the Edmunds test track, our all-wheel-drive Highlander accelerated from 0 to 60 mph in 7.4 seconds, which is a bit quicker than most V6-equipped three-row midsize SUVs. The four-cylinder makes plenty of torque at low rpm, and that helps make the Highlander pleasant to drive around town. Well, color us impressed because we don't miss the V6. How does the Highlander drive? The latest Highlander has a turbocharged four-cylinder engine instead of the long-running V6. Check out our test team's Expert Rating below to learn more about this year's updated Highlander. You should also consider the Highlander Hybrid, which is covered in a separate review on Edmunds. Overall, the 2023 Highlander is a likable SUV and is competitive with other top models such as the Honda Pilot, Hyundai Palisade, Kia Telluride and Volkswagen Atlas. Finally, wireless connectivity for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto comes standard across the lineup. Those models also get the hands-free liftgate that used to come standard on more expensive levels. The 12.3-inch touchscreen is now optional on the midtier XLE and XSE, allowing more price-conscious shoppers to upgrade the infotainment system if they want. Inside, the digital information display on the Limited and Platinum trim levels grows from 7 inches to 12.3 inches, matching the size of the central touchscreen on those trims.
The new four-cylinder engine also gets slightly higher EPA-estimated fuel economy than the old V6, helping to make this one of more fuel-efficient three-rows on the market. The new engine feels more substantial than you'd expect from a smaller four-cylinder engine in a vehicle this large. It's down on horsepower compared to its predecessor but makes more torque. Most notably, Toyota has dropped the Highlander's previous V6 engine in favor of a new turbocharged four-cylinder.
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