From the end of the year, Toyota will offer its largest SUV Highlander to Eastern European customers with a new turbo gasoline engine that replaces the previous naturally aspirated V6 engine. The car should offer more excitement to drivers, says Toyota.

The European version of the Toyota Highlander will now be powered by a new 2.4-liter four-cylinder turbo gasoline engine with 269 hp (198 kW) and more than 295 lb-ft (400 Nm) of torque. The engine is paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission that transmits power to one or both axles. The current model is powered by a 3.5-liter V6 engine with 295 hp (217 kW) and 263 lb-ft (360 Nm) of torque.

The powertrain isn’t the only thing Eastern European buyers will get in their new Toyota Highlander. The car will be equipped with a larger 12.3-inch display, a new three-dimensional/adaptive digital instrument panel, and the navigation system has also been improved. Toyota will also offer a base for wireless charging of mobile phones as standard equipment, as well as wireless connection with the Apple CarPlay application.

When it comes to the rest of Europe, the Toyota Highlander will be offered with standard powertrain options, a 3.5-liter V6 engine and a hybrid 2.5-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine assisted by electric motors.

Source: Toyota