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The arrival of the 2020 Toyota Highlander is highly anticipated as the popular model get updated with added technology, comfort features, and a dynamic new design language. As we await its release, the team at Toyota of Seattle wants to provide you with the top five things to know.

Major Efficiency Gains

The Toyota Hybrid System in the 2020 Highlander Hybrid utilizes a 2.5-liter DOHC four-cylinder engine with variable valve timing and two electric motors that delivers 240 total system horsepower and an EPA-estimated 34 combing MPG; a remarkable feat for a vehicle as large as the three-row Highlander. For shoppers looking for additional power, the available 3.5-liter V6 engine generates 295 horsepower and provides added towing capacity. New Platform, New Design Like many other vehicles within the Toyota lineup, the 2020 Highlander will be built on the brand's TNGA platform, which has been designed to minimize noise when traveling at speed and deliver a stable and comfortable driving experience. The new platform is wrapped in a vibrant new design that features a handsomely rendered body complimented by aggressive grille and headlamps. Out back there's an available chrome-plated lower fascia for added flair.

Standard Toyota Safety Sense 2.0

Every 2020 Toyota Highlander includes Toyota Safety Sense 2.0, which is a suite of advanced features that help to prevent accidents, or mitigate their impact.

• Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection (PCS w/PD)
• Full-Speed Range Dynamic Radar Cruise Control (DRCC)
• Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist (LDA w/SA)
• Automatic High Beam (AHB)
• Lane Tracing Assist (LTA)
• Road Sign Assist (RSA)

Advanced All-Wheel-Drive

The 2020 Toyota Highlander can handle tricky terrain and challenging driving conditions with aplomb when equipped with available Dynamic Torque Vectoring AWD with Drive Mode Select and Driveline Disconnect. This system not only allows for torque distribution between the front and rear wheels, it also features couplings to manage torque distribution between the left and right rear wheels. All of this technology makes the 2020 Highlander an ideal companion out on, or off, the open road.

Models to Choose From

The 2020 Highlander is available in a total of five models, making it easy to find one that best suits your lifestyle. The entry-level L model comes generously equipped with features like 3-zone automatic climate control, a 4.2-in. Multi-information Display (MID), and an 8-way power driver's seat. Step up to the LE model to gain features like LED fog lamps, a leather-trimmed steering wheel and shift knob, and more. The mid-range XLE model features many upgrades like second row captain's chair, a moon roof, 10-way power driver’s seat, and SofTex^®-trimmed seats, among other additional niceties. Step into the Limited model and get luxury features like leather-trimmed seating, a hands-free power liftgate, ambient interior lighting, and a navigation system. The top-end Limited model impresses with standard 20-in Platinum style wheels, a digital display rear view mirror, a panoramic moonroof, heated second-row seats, and much more. We hope you've found this added information on the 2020 Toyota Highlander helpful. Stay connected with Toyota of Seattle to experience it for yourself upon its arrival. If you’re in the market for a new midsize family SUV right now, consider the 2019 Highlander which is in stock now and available with compelling offers. Schedule a test drive online or call us at (206) 382-4300. We look forward to hearing from you.