The all-new Toyota Highlander is only in its infancy—it was just redesigned for 2020—yet already Toyota is trying to spice up the perennially popular family hauler. Enter the 2021 Highlander XSE. This is the first time the Highlander has been available with Toyota's XSE trim, which also typically signifies a the top-of-the-line iteration of the sporty trim-level pillar in Toyota's lineup. (A quick refresher: LE and XLE models are more comfort-focused, and SE and XSE variants are edgier.) Therefore, the Highlander XSE combines youthful exterior cues and some luxed-up interior features like leather and optional safety and infotainment tech.
Toyota says the Highlander XSE is for the family guy or gal who needs the extra space but really misses driving a sports sedan—but we're assuming they don't mean that literally. That's because the XSE, far from some kind of tall avatar for a BMW M5 or Cadillac CTS-V, is powered by Toyota's corporate 3.5-liter V-6 that's good for 295 horsepower and is mated to an eight-speed automatic transmission. Buyers have the option of both front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive.
While it might lack jaw-dropping horsepower, the XSE does come with 20-inch wheels, stiffer springs, a new rear stabilizer bar, re-tuned dampers, and a reworked electric steering rack. All of these upgrades have the solitary objective of making Highlander a more engaging crossover on the road. All of these changes sound like they'll give an edge to what is normally a very cushy mainstream SUV, but we'll have until we get our hands on one to know for sure.
Outside, the XSE pantomimes sportiness with a more aggressive front fascia, grille, and lower spoiler. All exclusive to the XSE, these upgrades do a good job of giving the usually tepid seven-seater a bit of menace. Black roof rails, as well as black mirror caps, window surrounds, and chrome tipped dual exhaust round out the look. Inside, the XSE gets seats trimmed in what Toyota is calling Softex, but that's just another word for their faux leather. If you don't like black Softex, red is available as an option, as is an 11-speaker JBL hi-fi audi system. Connectivity niceties like Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and Alexa compatibility come as standard, as do five USB ports.
The Highlander is already a segment leader in terms of sales, so where will this XSE add appeal? Toyota thinks 12 percent of buyers will spring for the XSE trim. Considering how over 200,000 Highlanders are sold per year, you're probably going to see a lot of these bad boys running around once they hit showrooms in the fall.
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