: a superpowered SUV with something for everyone. From a new turbocharged four-cylinder engine to power liftgates, power-folding mirrors, and bigger-than-ever multimedia screens, the Highlander is poised to continue its streak as the #1 mid-size SUV.

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More power, less torque: meet the new engine

The old Highlander got its power from a gutsy 3.5-liter V6 engine that generated 295 horsepower and 263 lb-feet of torque. The new version, expected to start at $38,000, says goodbye to the V6; in its place is a turbocharged inline-four that makes just 265 ponies but cranks up to 309 lb-feet of torque.

In other words, while the new Highlander might take a step back in overall power, you can expect it to be a more efficient, responsive vehicle. But the tradeoff between horsepower and torque results in the same EPA-rated fuel economy—about 24 mpg combined—as the old V6.

But the Highlander is more than a gas-powered beast: in fact, its best self might just be the Hybrid Bronze Edition, starting at an estimated $46,000. The 2022

Highlander Hybrid

was good for 36 mpg combined (35 mpg with AWD), so the 2023 version will likely land around that rating.

Interior tech: bigger and better for 2023

What else is new? While Toyota held back on a major redesign, the Highlander lineup is studded with new tech features. The standouts are a set of dual 12.3-inch touchscreens in the top-of-the-line

Limited

and

Platinum

trims, along with power-folding mirrors to help these high-end Highlanders slip easily into any suburban garage.

If you’re not interested in tangling with the steep prices of the Limited and Platinum trims ($47,000 and $50,000 respectively, if you’re curious), there’s good news: bigger touchscreens are an option on the midrange

XLE

and

XSE

trims, and every single Highlander except the value-oriented

and

trims gets an all-new hands-free power liftgate.

Which 2023 Highlander should you buy?

If you’re in the market for a new SUV, the 2023 Highlander should be on your short list. For maximum luxury and convenience, the Platinum trim is a no-brainer—if your pockets are sufficiently deep.

But for the best value, stick with the XLE trim in either its

hybrid

or gas-powered version. This is the undeniable sweet spot of the Highlander lineup: all the functionality of the base trims with just enough creature comforts (heated seats, anyone?) and new features to get the biggest bang for your buck.

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