As a popular model in the field of medium-sized SUVs, the new Highlander has only launched a 2.5L naturally aspirated engine + motor hybrid system in China, launching a total of 6 models, the price range is 26.88-34.88 million yuan, for this hybrid system, although the performance is very good, but the price is high, many people are looking forward to Highlander to be able to launch a 2.0T version, and now, it is coming.
Recently, the media exposed the new Toyota Highlander pure fuel version of the real car road test photo, according to the spy photo can be seen, the tail label of this car with the words "D-4S T", it can be speculated that it should be a 2.0T engine four-wheel drive version, referring to the parameters of the previous generation Highlander, the maximum power of this 2.0T engine is 220 horsepower, the maximum torque is 350 Nm, the parameters should be close, the transmission system may match the 8AT gearbox, the 2.0T version of the Highlander, There should be a reduction in the price, presumably starting at 220,000, and the high-end version will be equipped with a four-wheel drive system. The 2.0T version of Highlander debuted in the second quarter of 2022 and went on sale in the third quarter with delivery at the end of the year.
Although equipped with the 2.0T version of highlander, will be reduced in price, but, in the first-line joint venture car companies, Toyota's 2.0T engine is almost the worst, poor fuel economy, power performance is also average, but Toyota in the power matching is doing well, the old 2.0T plus 6AT gearbox, smoothness and responsiveness are excellent, but if replaced by 8AT gearbox, smoothness is unknown, after all, Toyota Camry Aisin 8AT, tuning level everyone also saw. The combination of 2.0T plus 8AT gearbox is actually not a set of powerful combinations with great advantages in today's automotive market. If you really like Highlander, it's recommended to buy the hybrid version.
However, for some people who like Highlander, non-Highlander does not buy, but do not have enough budget, the lower price of the 2.0T model will be the compromise choice for these consumers.