Toyota Highlander Hybrid vs GMC Terrain
Overview | |
MSRP$40,620 | MSRP$28,150 |
Listings313 | Listings2866 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews5.7 out of 10 | Expert reviews6.7 out of 10 |
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Reviews SummaryThe Toyota Highlander Hybrid SUV’s popularity is understandable, given the midsize, three-row crossover's impressive fuel economy rating. However, generally speaking, the 2023 Toyota Highlander is not what it should be, and specifically, the Highlander Hybrid doesn’t meet efficiency expectations. Unfortunately, this Toyota faces few rivals. But the Kia Sorento Hybrid and Plug-in Hybrid models are worthy alternatives. | |
Reviews Summary“Terrain” is a misnomer as applied to this compact crossover SUV from GMC. The name suggests far more off-roading capability than is available from this restyled Chevy Equinox, and the new AT4 trim level, which equips the 2022 GMC Terrain with standard all-wheel drive (AWD), “sport-terrain” tires, and a steel front skid plate, ought to come with a disclaimer. Based on our testing, the new 2022 Terrain AT4 is all show and no go, as in: “No, you can’t go there in this small SUV.” Not without damaging it, anyway. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.5L 243 hp I4 Hybrid | Engine1.5L 170 hp I4 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity8 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower | Horsepower170 hp @ 5600 rpm |
EV Battery Capacity1.9 kWh | EV Battery Capacity |
MPG City36 | MPG City25 |
MPG Highway35 | MPG Highway30 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.5L 243 hp I4 Hybrid | Engine Name1.5L 170 hp I4 |
Torque | Torque203 lb-ft @ 2000 rpm |
Horsepower | Horsepower170 hp @ 5600 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
EV Battery Capacity1.9 kWh | EV Battery Capacity |
MPG City36 | MPG City25 |
MPG Highway35 | MPG Highway30 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity8 | Seating Capacity5 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall4 | Front Crash Overall5 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space16.0 cu ft | Cargo Space29.6 cu ft |
Curb Weight4330 lbs | Curb Weight3449 lbs |
Height68.1 in | Height65.4 in |
Length194.9 in | Length182.3 in |
Width76.0 in | Width72.4 in |
Wheelbase112.2 in | Wheelbase107.3 in |
Maximum Payload1495 lbs | Maximum Payload1015 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity3500 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity1500 lbs |
Standard Towing Capacity | Standard Towing Capacity1500 lbs |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $40,620 | $28,150 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 5.7 out of 10Read full review | 6.7 out of 10Read full review |
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Summary | The Toyota Highlander Hybrid SUV’s popularity is understandable, given the midsize, three-row crossover's impressive fuel economy rating. However, generally speaking, the 2023 Toyota Highlander is not what it should be, and specifically, the Highlander Hybrid doesn’t meet efficiency expectations. Unfortunately, this Toyota faces few rivals. But the Kia Sorento Hybrid and Plug-in Hybrid models are worthy alternatives. | “Terrain” is a misnomer as applied to this compact crossover SUV from GMC. The name suggests far more off-roading capability than is available from this restyled Chevy Equinox, and the new AT4 trim level, which equips the 2022 GMC Terrain with standard all-wheel drive (AWD), “sport-terrain” tires, and a steel front skid plate, ought to come with a disclaimer. Based on our testing, the new 2022 Terrain AT4 is all show and no go, as in: “No, you can’t go there in this small SUV.” Not without damaging it, anyway. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.5L 243 hp I4 Hybrid | 1.5L 170 hp I4 |
Drive Train | FWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 8 | 5 |
Horsepower | 170 hp @ 5600 rpm | |
EV Battery Capacity | 1.9 kWh | |
MPG City | 36 | 25 |
MPG Highway | 35 | 30 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.5L 243 hp I4 Hybrid | 1.5L 170 hp I4 |
Torque | 203 lb-ft @ 2000 rpm | |
Horsepower | 170 hp @ 5600 rpm | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
EV Battery Capacity | 1.9 kWh | |
MPG City | 36 | 25 |
MPG Highway | 35 | 30 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 8 | 5 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | 5 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 16.0 cu ft | 29.6 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 4330 lbs | 3449 lbs |
Height | 68.1 in | 65.4 in |
Length | 194.9 in | 182.3 in |
Width | 76.0 in | 72.4 in |
Wheelbase | 112.2 in | 107.3 in |
Maximum Payload | 1495 lbs | 1015 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 3500 lbs | 1500 lbs |
Standard Towing Capacity | 1500 lbs | |

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