Comparison - Toyota Highlander Hybrid XLE 2022 - vs - Lexus RZ 450e 2023

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Average Price: 
$
43,455
Updated: 
01 Jun 2021
$
59,650
Updated: 
06 Feb 2023
Car Type: 
SUV
SUV
Drive Type: 
All Wheel Drive
All Wheel Drive
Year: 
2022
2023
Total Seating: 
7
5
Transmission: 
Continuously Variable-speed Automatic
1-speed Direct Drive
Bluetooth: 
yes
yes
Heated seats: 
yes
yes
Navigation: 
yes
yes
Doors: 
4
5
Fuel Tank Capacity: 
17.10gals
Exterior Colors: 
Color: 
Wind Chill Pearl
#F0F0F0
Opulent Amber
#6A5954
Blueprint
#323C71
Moondust
#7E8DA0
Midnight Black Metallic
#24231E
Ruby Flare Pearl
#740000
Celestial Silver Metallic
#979CA0
Magnetic Gray Metallic
#4E4E4E
Color: 
Eminent White Pearl
#A6B4C1
Iridium
#777C7F
Ether
#354D71
Cloudburst Gray
#2D3739
Caviar
#3F4753

Electric

Battery: 
71.4 kWh lithium-ion
Full Charge Range: 
220mi
Top Speed: 
118mph
120mph
Seconds from 0 to 60mph: 
7.30s
5.00s

Expert Reviews

Expert reviews: 

The Bronze Edition trim joins the lineup.

Pros
High fuel economy for a three-row SUV
Sensibly priced compared to the non-hybrid Highlander
Comfortable ride
Plenty of standard and available safety features

Cons
Third-row seats are cramped
Not a whole lot of cargo space behind the third row
Engine sounds unrefined at full throttle

By: 
edmunds.com

A new Hybrid Bronze Edition model joins the lineup and wears Cement or Wind Chill Pearl exterior paint with a set of cool 18-inch bronze-colored wheels. The cabin also receives some unique design elements in the form of geometric-patterned upholstery with bronze-colored detailing and illuminated bronze-colored doorsill protectors. Elsewhere, XLE and higher trims now come with a height-adjustable power-seat feature for the front passenger. The Highlander otherwise carries over to 2022 with no other changes.

Pros
Handsome styling,
available as a fuel-saving hybrid,
driver-assistance features come standard.

Cons
Lazy driving characteristics,
snug third row,
busy dashboard design.

By: 
caranddriver.com

The 2022 Toyota Highlander Hybrid's #4 ranking is based on its score within the Hybrid SUVs category. It is the winner of our 2022 Best Hybrid and Electric SUV for Families award. Currently the Toyota Highlander Hybrid has a score of 8.1 out of 10, which is based on our evaluation of 26 pieces of research and data elements using various sources.

Pros
Cushioned ride
Quick acceleration from a stop
Lots of standard features
Refined cabin

Cons
Above-average starting price
Cramped third row

By: 
usnews.com

Pros
Practical and well built interior
Potentially long warranty
Comfortable and quiet to drive

Cons
Range is nothing special
Some rivals can charge faster
Rivals have more-user friendly infotainment

By: 
whatcar.com

Pros
Handling is spry,
nicely-trimmed interior,
compliant ride.

Cons
Less range than rival EVs,
doesn't offer the fastest charging tech,
steer-by-wire system takes getting used to.

By: 
caranddriver.com

Fuel

Fuel Type: 
Regular Unleaded
Electric
Fuel Economy City USA: 
35.00mpg
Fuel Economy HWY: 
35.00mpg
Engine type: 
Hybrid
Electric

Engine and Performance

Valves: 
16
Cylinders: 
4
inline
Engine Size/Displacement: 
2.50L
Torque: 
175ft-lbs
at 4 400rpm
320ft-lbs
Horsepower: 
243hp
at 6 000rpm
313hp
Cam Type: 
Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Turning Circle: 
37.40Feet
36.80Feet

Convenience

Cruise Control: 
yes
yes
Door Pockets: 
yes
yes
Cupholders: 
yes
yes
Overhead console: 
yes
yes
Seatback Storage: 
yes
yes
Power Steering: 
yes
yes
Parking sensors: 
no
yes
Steering Wheel Tilt: 
yes
yes
Telescopic steering wheel: 
yes
yes
Rear View Camera: 
yes
yes
Front view Camera: 
no
no
Side view Camera: 
no
no
On steering wheel: 
Audio And Cruise Controls On Steering Wheel
Multi-function steering wheel
More in Convenience: 
Adaptive Cruise Control
Keyless Ignition
Universal Remote Transmitter (For Garage Door, Security System, Etc.)
Leather Steering Wheel
Heated steering wheel
Drive Mode Select with Sport, Normal, ECO, Range and Custom
Paddle shifters with regenerative braking force selector

Exterior Dimensions

Length: 
194.90in
189.20in
Width: 
76.00in
74.20in
Height: 
68.10in
64.40in
Ground Clearance: 
8.00in
Front Track: 
65.30in
Rear Track: 
65.40in
Wheel Base: 
112.20in
112.20in

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room: 
39.60
39.90
Rear Head Room: 
39.40
39.70
Front Leg Room: 
42.00in
42.10in
Rear leg room: 
41.00in
37.50in
Front Hip Room: 
57.20in
54.70in
Front Shoulder Room: 
59.00in
56.90in
Rear Hip Room: 
57.00in
51.80in
Rear Shoulder room: 
58.40in
54.30in

Weights and capacites

Cargo Capacity: 
84.30cu.ft
Maximum Towing Capacity un-break: 
3500lbs
Cargo Capacity with Seats in Place: 
16.00cu.ft
34.90cu.ft
Angle of Approach: 
18.10degrees
Angle of Departure: 
22.70degrees
Curb Weight: 
4515.00lbs
4564.00lbs

Instruments

External Temperature Display: 
yes
yes
Clock: 
yes
yes
Trip computer: 
yes
yes
Techometer: 
no
no
Compass: 
no
yes

Power Features

Power windows: 
yes
yes
Remote Keyless doors: 
yes
yes
More Power Features: 
4 One-Touch Power Windows
Hands-Free Entry
Heated Mirrors
Power Rear Door with Kick Sensor

Seats

Rear Seat Collapsible: 
yes
yes
Front Seats Features: 
8 -Way Power Driver Seat
8 -Way Power Passenger Seat
Bucket Front Seats
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Height Adjustable Passenger Seat
Leatherette
Multi-Level Heating Driver Seat
Multi-Level Heating Passenger Seat
Driver Seat With Power Adjustable Lumbar Support
8-way power-adjustable driver's seat
2-way power lumbar adjustment
8-way power-adjustable front passenger's seat
Heated and ventilated front seats
Lexus Memory System for driver's seat,
Rear Seats Features: 
Manual Folding Split-Bench Third Row Seats
Rear Ventilation Ducts With Fan Control
Split-Folding Rear Seatback
Folding center armrest

Suspension

Front Suspension: 
Front Stabilizer Bar
Independent MacPherson struts with coil springs,
Rear Suspension: 
Rear Stabilizer Bar
Trailing arm double-wishbone rear suspension with stabilizer bar
Suspension Info: 
Four-Wheel Independent Suspension

Comfort

Interior air Filtration: 
yes
yes
Climate Control: 
yes
yes
More Comfort Features: 
Electrochromatic Inside Rearview Mirror
Turn Signal In Mirrors
Dual Illuminating Vanity Mirrors
Three Zone Climate Control
Dual-zone climate control with interior air filter,
smog sensor and automatic recirculation mode
Single-color ambient lighting with Shadow Illumination

Entertainment

DVD player: 
no
no
AM/FM Radio: 
yes
yes
Satellite radio: 
yes
yes
Video monitor: 
no
no
More Entertainment: 
3 Months Of Provided Satellite Radio Service
6 Total Speakers
USB Connection
USB With External Media Control
Satellite Radio W/Real Time Traffic Satellite Radio
14-in multimedia touchscreen display
Wireless Apple CarPlay®* integration
Wireless Android Auto™* compatibility
Wireless phone charger*
Bluetooth®* and USB* smartphone connectivity

Exterior Features

Sunroof: 
yes
yes
Rear defogger: 
yes
yes
More in Glass and Roof: 
Rain-sensing windshield wipers
Alloy Wheels: 
yes
yes
Wheel size: 
18 In.
18"
Wheels more: 
Temporary Spare Tire
Underbody Mounted Spare Tire
All Season Tires
Wheel Dimensions: 
Width: 
235.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
65
Diameter: 
R18

Safety Features

ABS: 
yes
yes
Front head airbags: 
yes
yes
Rear head airbags: 
yes
yes
Dual front side-mounted airbags: 
yes
yes
Emergency braking assist: 
yes
yes
Traction control: 
yes
yes
Child seat anchors: 
yes
yes
Front brakes: 
Ventilated Front Disc
Stability control: 
yes
yes
Rear brakes: 
Solid Rear Disc Brakes
Rear door child safety locks: 
yes
yes
Daytime running lights: 
yes
yes
Engine immobilizer: 
yes
yes
Front fog lights: 
yes
yes
Dusk sensing headlamps: 
yes
yes
Auto delay off headlamps: 
yes
yes
Front headrests: 
yes
yes
Rear headrests: 
yes
yes
Tire pressure monitoring: 
yes
yes
More Safety Features: 
LED Headlamp
Blind Spot And Lane Departure Warnings Accident Avoidance System
Post-Collision Safety System
Pre-Collision Safety System
Remote Anti-Theft Alarm System
4-Wheel ABS
Passenger Airbag Occupant Sensing Deactivation
Rear Height Adjustable Headrests
Turn Signal Mirrors
Intelligent High Beams*
Blind Spot Monitor* with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert* and Digital Latch with Safe Exit Assist*
Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection* and Intersection Support*

Options

Packages: 
Quick Charge Cable Package
All-Weather Floor Liner Package
Preferred Accessory Package W/All-Weather Floor Liner
Protection Package
Preferred Accessory Package W/Carpet Mats
Exterior Options: 
Blackout Emblem Overlays
Roof Rack Cross Bars
Special Color
Paint Protection Film
Door Edge Guards
Rear Bumper Applique
Rear Bumper Protector - Chrome
Running Boards
Alloy Wheel Locks
Tow Hitch Receiver W/Wire Harness
Body Side Moldings
Interior Options: 
Cargo Cover
Illuminated Door Sills
Carpet Mat Package
Universal Tablet Holder
Cargo Net - Envelope
2nd Row Bench
Premium Audio W/Integrated Navigation
Cargo Tote
Carpet Floor Mats And Cargo Liner Package

Colors

Interior Colors: 
Color: 
Black, leatherette
#191919
Harvest Beige, leatherette
#C0AB91
Graphite, leatherette
#404042