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When vehicles change model years, manufacturers often look for ways to make them better. Even though it might not be redesigned or even slightly refreshed each year, a vehicle may get one or two new features to keep things fresh.
In this case, I will tell you about something new coming to one of our favorite family road trip vehicles.
Toyota Highlander.
2022 Toyota Highlander Changes
Toyota recently issued a press release announcing the launch of the new Highlander Bronze Edition. Actually, it is offered only as a hybrid, so it will officially be called 2022 Highlander Hybrid Bronze Edition.
Read more about Bronze Edition in my recent Torque News story.
So that is one change. Another is a color switch from Blizzard Pearl to Wind Chill Pearl, which will make 2022 Highlander brighter and even more eye-catching.
But it is in this press release where I learned something else new coming to 2022 Toyota Highlander. Really it was more of an afterthought in the whole statement.
One of those “blink and you will miss it” lines.
Toyota Highlander will now have a power passenger seat that can be adjusted for height. Whoa dude. This is big.
2022 Highlander Seating
Here is the part of the Highlander press release that caught my eye. But only after reading it a couple times. I missed it the first read-through.
“The Highlander Hybrid Bronze Edition is also a glimpse into new offerings for 2022 Highlander, overall. This includes height/tilt power passenger seat adjustments, which will also be standard on 2022 Highlander XLE and above.”
So it looks as if all 2022 Highlander trims that are XLE and up (including Highlander Hybrid trims) will have this addition.
This is one of those additions that will prove to be small but impactful for many passengers.
I cannot tell you how many comments I have received over time from my “Toyotajeff” YouTube channel viewers about this very subject. But it is a lot. It really is.
Something to the effect of “Jeff, when will Toyota allow front seat passengers to move their seats up and down?”
And I completely agree.
All passengers want to be comfortable on road trips. This includes people who are taller, shorter, and who have average height. Basically, everyone.
So now, 2022 Toyota Highlander accommodates all front seat passengers, including both driver and co-pilot. Extra comfort. And this will go a long way on road trips.
My wife bought a 2021 Highlander Limited (in Moon Dust color) six months ago, and I wish this feature was included in her car. Now I am a little jealous of what 2022 Highlander buyers will be getting.
Time for Your Toyota Highlander Comments
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Do you think this new height-adjustable power passenger seat is important? Would you want this in your current vehicle (if it does not have it already)?
And how about that new Highlander Hybrid Bronze Edition?
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I have a 2014 and everytime I
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I have a 2014 and everytime I turn around the battery has to be recharged especially if not used every second dayl
When are they going to
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When are they going to release refresh information on the 2022 Rav4?
2022 Highlander needs
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2022 Highlander needs retractable side mirrors, full adjustable seat for driver and passenger, and a plug-in option. And finally, wireless CarPlay.
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In reply to 2022 Highlander needs by Steve Maislin (not verified)
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I’m considering Toyota Highlander 2022 as the next family car but without wireless carplay I’ll be going elsewhere. This is a must!
Hi, Jeff-
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Hi, Jeff-
Love your site! I have owned 8 Highlanders since 2004 and my current one is a 2019. I really don’t like the new Highlander redesign- I’m 6’2” and the drivers compartment (and passenger) have lost 2” of legroom plus the console invades room for your right knee—-it’s very, very uncomfortable. The drivers area is very cramped for tall drivers. I don’t think that I could own it as every drive was uncomfortable. I had a 2021 for a week while my 2019 was in for a recall repair and overall, regardless of some interior trim, the vehicle feels like it has been cheapened. Hate the front end styling — looks like a wide mouth bass. Overall- a downmarket look. One feature eliminated is the back hatch window that was great for grabbing items in a closed garage. I think I’ll be skipping this new generation when I replace the 2019 in a year or so. Last, why was the wheel width reduced? Cheap cheap. It reminds me of the ugly 1997 Camry redesign that followed the beautiful 1996 V6 I owned.
My family and I have driven
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My family and I have driven and loved Toyotas for over 3 decades now. I'm looking to get an SUV to replace my 2012 Camry SE soon. I only like Sporty looking cars, hate the chrome, and really want an 2022 Highlander XSE Because it looks awesome. Don't like the LE, XLE, Limited, or Platinum. Too bad I cannot get the features I want of VENTILATED seats, Heated Steering Wheel, and Panoramic Roof in a Highlander XSE. My wife's family love Jeeps, and she just got a Grand Cherokee with Heated and Ventilated Seats, Heated Steering Wheel, Panoramic Roof, and more, and being a person who gets hot and sweaty very easily, the ventilated helps to keep my back dry, and the Grand Cherokee rides really nice and smooth too. It's really making me consider a Grand Cherokee over a Highlander since I can customize the way I want it, styling AND features which Toyota has always and still severely lacks....which is a shame because I love the reliability of Toyota, but lack of getting the car how I want it as well as some issues my Camry has had that Toyota wouldn't take care of (while any issue arises and Jeep has taken care of my wife and her family) is pushing me away since other brands are getting better as time goes on....
Any news on Toyota having
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Any news on Toyota having their towable Highlander to actually have a hitch on the trims with the kick sensor? Not going to tow a trailer, but would like to haul bikes!
Any news on Toyota having
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Any news on Toyota having their towable Highlander to actually have a hitch on the trims with the kick sensor? Not going to tow a trailer, but would like to haul bikes!
How about Toyota just getting
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How about Toyota just getting the seat heaters to work the way that they do in every other brand out there. Paid for an option that simply doesn't work and the dealership service department just keeps feeding me a bunch of BS. This qualifies as a recall for an accessory that Toyota is selling in vehicles that does not work the way that they should and there is a multitude of complaints from many different years and models of Toyota vehicles.
I’m literally in the process
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I’m literally in the process of buying a 2021 Highlander and am backing out because the front passenger seat is only a 4-way on all model levels! I thought the Limited or Platinum would go to 6 way so my 6-4 husband could move the seat lower so his head doesn’t touch the roof. So now I can’t get the car I want because he’d never be a passenger in it! So hearing this news about the 2022 is so great!!!! I was just looking into buying a Kia Telluride instead but maybe I’ll wait!
It’s still ugly.
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It’s still ugly.