Today I am answering one of my “ToyotaJeff Reviews” Instagram page viewer questions. This one may benefit many of you waiting for a 2023 Highlander.
From Sean P: “Hey Jeff! Any word on when the ’23 Highlander will be out?”
Sure, Sean I have you covered. And thanks for following my content (you can follow my Instagram page here if you would like).
2023 Toyota Highlander Release Date
If you have been looking out for word on either 2023 Highlander or 2023 Toyota Highlander Hybrid, I have some information for you.
Plan for October time frame as a pretty solid estimate for 2023 Highlander release date. If the production gods work in our favor, we should start seeing them arriving at Toyota dealerships in that range.
Of course, with the ongoing vehicle shortage affecting just about all manufacturers and regions, it is challenging to specifically guess inventory levels and supplies of Highlander or Highlander Hybrid.
2023 Highlander Changes
Toyota Audio Multimedia system is new for 2023 Toyota Highlander. Big multimedia touch screens. Fast command times. Wireless Apple CarPlay. Wireless Android Auto. Much more.
Screen sizes will be up to 12.3 inches in size, as will the more modern multi-information display screens behind the steering wheel.
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Oh, and there is that small, tiny engine change coming. Yes, Highlander 2023 is abandoning its 3.5-liter engine in favor of a turbocharged one.
All Toyota Highlander gasoline SUVs for 2023 come with a standard 2.4-liter turbo four-cylinder engine. This produces 265 horsepower and 309 lb.-ft. torque. “Higher-torque, high efficiency” as Toyota says.
More 2023 Highlander Updates
- Wireless charging pad moves from inside the center console to the smart shelf storage under the multimedia screen.
- Cypress green color added to the lineup.
- Power folding mirrors now standard on Highlander Limited and Platinum (for both Highlander gasoline and Highlander Hybrid)
Time for Your Toyota Highlander Comments
Are you interested in the 2023 Toyota Highlander or Toyota Highlander Hybrid? What changes are most important to you?
If you are on a wait list for either Highlander Hybrid or Toyota Highlander, I would love to hear your story and see how long you have been waiting and what expected delivery time is.
Thanks for reading everyone. See you next story.
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Issues such as semiconductor chip shortages, shipping problems and sickness and isolation have affected the ability of manufacturers like Toyota to keep their production lines going over the last two years.
As such, all of the Japanese brand's models are currently experiencing some delays.
However, some models are in greater supply than others, with flexibility around powertrains, specification and vehicle colour likely to see a vehicle in your driveway sooner.
MORENew Car Production and Delivery Delays
MORENew car delays: Which top 20 models are affected?
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Overall, according to Price My Car, the average wait time in November for a Toyota was 241 days – compared to 172 days in January 2022.
The quickest to get hold of is the HiAce van at 105 days, followed by the Fortuner large SUV with a 138 day average wait and RAV4 medium SUV with a 154 day delay.
The worst affected is the C-HR – which buyers have to wait, on average, 294 days for.
Toyota model wait times 2022
ModelWait timeC-HR294 daysCamry204 daysCoasterNot availableCorolla267 daysCorolla CrossNot availableFortuner138 daysGR YarisNot availableGranviaNot availableHiAce105 daysKluger172 daysLC300275 daysLC70Not availableLC PradoNot availableSupraNot availableYaris281 daysYaris CrossNot availableRAV4154 daysHiLux197 days
NOTE: This information is current as of November 29, 2022. This article will be reviewed and amended as new details come to light.
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A spokesperson for Toyota Australia told us: "Demand for new vehicles is at unprecedented levels. In Australia, to support the strong demand, Toyota has been continuing to work closely with our global production teams to secure as many vehicles for our market as possible, and minimise any impact.
"Wait times will vary depending on the model, variant and specification requirements of each customer. Due to the ever-evolving nature of this situation, Toyota dealers are best placed to continue to provide updates to our customers on delivery timeframes for individual orders."
With all of the above in mind, it is important to consider this article a guide only.
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Kathryn Fisk
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