2020 Highlander Makes Appearance At The Miami International Auto Show

The next-generation, three-row 2020 Toyota Highlander will make its southeast debut during the Miami International Auto Show held November 1-10 at the Miami Beach Convention Center. The 2020 Highlander, which was revealed at the New York International Auto Show, brings a new level of bold, distinctive design to a foundation built on safety, comfort, quality, durability and reliability set by its predecessors.

Arriving in Toyota dealerships this winter, the Highlander Gas model will be available before the end of 2019 and the Highlander Hybrid will make its way to customers in the first quarter of 2020. The 2020 GR Supra and 2020 Corolla, among other Toyota vehicles, will also be on the show floor.

2020 Highlander
Just as the first RAV4 launched the compact crossover SUV segment 22 years ago, the original Highlander redefined the midsize family SUV when it arrived in 2001. At a time when most midsize SUVs were truck-based, the Highlander’s unibody structure with four-wheel independent suspension quickly became the template for a new segment of more comfortable and family-friendly SUVs. After adding a third row, the Highlander not only grew in size, but has also been the best-selling retail model in the segment since 2016.

The 2020 Highlander’s new sophisticated look covers a new vehicle platform called Toyota New Global Architecture (TNGA-K). This robust new foundation, shared with other Toyota models, enables even greater capability, comfort and safety than before. The fourth-generation Highlander offers the choice between a powerful V6 or new-generation hybrid powertrain, with the gas version offering a manufacturer-estimated 22 MPG combined fuel economy and the Hybrid offering a manufacturer-estimated 34 MPG combined fuel economy.

The new-generation Toyota Hybrid System in the 2020 Highlander Hybrid combines a high-efficiency 2.5-liter DOHC four-cylinder engine with two electric motors in a system that’s more compact and more efficient than before. The gas engine employs Variable Valve Timing-intelligent system by Electric motor (VVT-iE) on the intake camshaft, and VVT-i on the exhaust camshaft. A variable cooling system (electric water pump, electric thermostat) and a fully variable oil pump further improve engine efficiency.

Available in five grades, the Highlander starts with a new L grade, then layers amenities and technology in the LE, XLE, Limited and the top-of-line Platinum. The Highlander offers cutting-edge entertainment and connectivity for all ages through its intuitive and versatile multimedia system, including a new 12.3-inch touchscreen display on the Platinum grade and 8-inch on the other models. The available new JBL Premium Sound System delivers a whopping 1,200 watts of power to turn any music source into a mobile concert.

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