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Al-Futtaim Toyota has launched the Japanese carmaker’s biggest Hybrid-Electric Vehicle (HEV) to date, the Highlander HEV, in the UAE. Available exclusively with an HEV powertrain, the Highlander is the new flagship in Toyota’s electrified SUV line-up.
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The Highlander’s 2.5-litre petrol engine produces 183 horsepower and is paired with two electric motors that generate 191 horsepower. The system is mated to a Continuously Variable Transmission, returning a claimed fuel efficiency of 20.0 kilometres per litre, which is commendable in a vehicle of this size.
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Equipped with an all-wheel drive system, the Highlander HEV lets the driver select from Eco, Normal, and Sport driving modes to suit different driving styles and conditions.
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It comes equipped with Toyota Safety Sense technology package that includes Pre-Collision System, Dynamic Radar Cruise Control with All-Speed Range, Lane Tracing Assist, Lane Departure Alert, and Automatic High Beam. It also features 7 SRS airbags, including side-curtain airbags for all three rows.
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“We are very excited to be expanding our HEV offering with the launch of the much-anticipated Highlander. This car underscores our continuous commitment to play a leading role in constantly innovating and developing technologies that protect the UAE’s environment,” says Saud Abbasi, Managing Director at Al-Futtaim Toyota.
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The Highlander, built on the Toyota New Global Architecture (TNGA-K) vehicle platform, has a towing capacity of 1,500kg. Prices in the UAE are Dh154,900 for the GXR and Dh179,900 for the top-spec VXR.
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