Large cross Toyota Highlander for the first time in its history will be released on the automotive market in Europe.
The new Highlander is intended to supplement and expand the European Toyota crossover line, in which the RAV4, C-HR models are presented today, and Yaris Cross will continue to be replenished.
Contrary to most of the manufacturers of the E-SUV segment of the E-SUV segment to the plug-in hybrid systems of type PHEV (Plug-in Hybrid), Toyota engineers equipped the new Highlander Hybrid by the company self-tasking hybrid installation of the 4th generation, writes the engine.
It consists of a 4-cylinder 2.5-liter gasoline unit D-4S, operating on the Atkinson cycle, 2 electric traffic (one on each axis), the rear of which ensures the operation of the AWD-I system, as well as located under the seats 2- row of nickel-metal hydride battery.
The total return of the installation is 248 horsepower. From 0 to 100 km / h, the new Highlander Hybrid accelerates in 8.3 seconds, the maximum speed is 180 km / h. The cross is also able to move in completely electric mode at a speed of up to 125 km / h. The claimed average fuel consumption is 6.6 liters per 100 km in the WLTP driving cycle.
The standard Highlander Hybrid kit in the version for Europe will include 18-inch discs, LED headlights, windshield heating, SMART ENTRY enclosure access system, 7-inch screen on dashboard, 8-inch screen system and wireless charging for gadgets, 3-zone climates control, heated front armchairs, as well as a monitoring system of blind zones.
More "top" versions of the cross will receive 20-inch discs, LED spotlights of the spotlight type, leather interior, front armchairs with electrically regulating and memory function for the driver's seat, as well as a cross-traffick warning system when traveling with a parking lot. In the list of options - a special winter package, front armchairs ventilation system, a 12.3-inch multimedia screen on the center console, a panoramic roof, and a JBL audio system with a capacity of 1200 W with 11 speakers.
Sales of the new Toyota Highlander Hybrid in Europe will arrive in the near future.