The mid-size SUV market is undergoing tremendous changes, and in the past Highlander used to be proper, with the largest market share and very good sales. However, with the change of the times, Tesla Model Y, BYD Tang, the sales of these new energy models have gradually emerged. Even models like the Tiguan L and the Hongqi HS5 can surpass the Toyota Highlander. Therefore, Toyota Highlander must not allow itself to gradually lose its market position.
At present, Highlander is selling the fourth generation of the family in the domestic market, and the whole model is equipped with a hybrid system of 2.5-liter naturally aspirated engine and electric motor. The price is 268,880 to 348,800 yuan. But for many users, such a price is also relatively high. Especially in comparison with Tiguan L and Hongqi HS5. So from the february sales point of view, Toyota Highlander has ranked eighth in the ranking of mid-size SUVs.
Recently, a road test picture of the Toyota Highlander fuel-based version of the model on the Internet. The discovery is a fuel-only version of the vehicle with the "D-4S T" on the tail label, which is expected to be equipped with a 2.0T engine. According to the third-generation Highlander, the 2.0T turbocharged four-cylinder engine has a maximum power of 220 hp and a maximum torque of 350 Nm. The transmission part is matched with a 6-speed manual transmission. The biggest feature of this powertrain is the durability of leather. And the cost is also lower than that of hybrid systems. But in terms of fuel economy, it is certainly not as good as the latest hybrid powertrain.
So after this picture was exposed, many people speculated that the Highlander, equipped with a 2.0T turbocharged engine, might be unveiled in the second quarter of 2022, listed in the third quarter, and delivered at the end of the year. If this is the case, then the price of this model may have a certain decline.
According to the latest voting data of a car website, there are 159 people involved in the new Highlander 2.0T and 2.5-liter hybrid Who do you choose? Of the voting results. There were 60 people who chose the 2.5-liter hybrid and 77 people who chose the 2.0T fuel version. From the voting results, it can be found that users still have expectations for the 2.0T engine model.
But I think the most critical part is still in the price link, in fact, the previous generation highlander 2.0T version is also sold in the same hall. The price is 258,800 yuan to 306,800 yuan, but the car supply is relatively small. Therefore, I personally guess that after the launch of the new Highlander 2.0T power, it is not ruled out that Toyota will discontinue the previous generation of models. If the production is not stopped, then the price of the previous generation model continues to be reduced to about 220,000, the new Highlander 2.0T power is priced at about 250,000, and the new Highlander 2.5L hybrid version still maintains a starting price of 268,800.
In doing so, highlanders have three models at different prices. Market competitiveness has been enhanced. Continue to consolidate its position in the mid-size SUV market.