2022 Toyota Highlander vs. 2022 Ford Explorer
2022 Toyota Highlander
vs 2022 Ford Explorer in Memphis, TN
No matter where you’re headed, don’t hit the road without the 2022 Toyota Highlander at your command. You’ll want this midsize SUV for everything your day holds, from errands to unforgettable adventures. The whole family can fit in this eight-passenger model’s three rows of seats, and every road trip will be more fun when you’re listening to the available premium audio system with 11 JBL® speakers. When you need as much cargo space as possible, the second and third rows can fold flat. And if you have the car to yourself, your Toyota Highlander can be a haven of peace and serenity. Available heated and ventilated, leather-trimmed front seats (with an available 10-way power-adjustable driver’s seat with power lumbar support) will provide a comfortable place to relax and recharge. Looking for an SUV that can handle off-roading? The 2022 Toyota Highlander can do that, too. Upgrade to include all-wheel drive and available Multi-Terrain Select (MTS) with Mud & Sand, Rock & Dirt and Normal modes, and there will be no trail you can’t conquer. This is just the start of all the versatile 2022 Toyota Highlander has to offer — there are even more exciting features waiting for you to experience.
If you’re torn between the 2022 Toyota Highlander and the 2022 Ford Explorer, we’ve compared the two models below to show you all the ways the Toyota Highlander excels.
2022 Toyota Highlander | 2022 Ford Explorer | |
|---|---|---|
Best Available MPG (Non-Hybrid) | 21 city/29 highway1 | 20 city/28 highway2 |
Hybrid Available |  | |
Standard Engine | 3.5-liter V6 DOHC 24-valve D-4S injection engine | 2.3-liter Turbocharged, Direct Injection Ti-VCT EcoBoost® I-4 engine |
Drivetrain Options | FWD standard, AWD available | RWD standard, 4WD available |
Standard Lane Departure Warning | | |
Available Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror | |  |
No-Cost Maintenance | 24 months/25,000 miles (whichever comes first) | |
Although they do share some similarities, the 2022 Toyota Highlander surpasses the 2022 Ford Explorer in terms of fuel efficiency and convenience. The Toyota Highlander offers better available mpg than the Explorer, helping you drive farther without stopping for fuel. Both vehicles come equipped with formidable gas-powered engines, but if a hybrid is more your speed, you can purchase a hybrid version of either of these SUVs. However, if you want a front-wheel drive vehicle, only the Toyota Highlander fits the bill. When it comes to safety, you’ll find standard lane departure warning systems in both models, but only the Toyota Highlander has an available auto-dimming rearview mirror (which keeps bright headlights from reflecting into your eyes). Finally, when you choose the Toyota Highlander, you’ll get ToyotaCare, a no-cost maintenance plan, for 24 months or 25,000 miles (whichever comes first). This plan allows you to have qualifying services performed on your vehicle for free at the beginning of your ownership experience. If you choose the Ford, you’ll have no such luck. You’ll have to pay for parts and services, which will help you earn points to redeem for perks. Doesn’t sound like a very good deal to us.
The difference is clear: The 2022 Toyota Highlander is the better choice. Visit Chuck Hutton Toyota today to test-drive this remarkable SUV.
If you’re interested in becoming the proud owner of a 2022 Toyota Highlander, give us a call, or stop by our dealership at 4601 Hutton Way, Memphis, TN 38116 for a test drive today. We look forward to serving our customers from Southaven, Whitehaven and the Goodman Road area.
1EPA-estimated 21 city/29 highway/24 combined mpg rating for 2022 Highlander L FWD, LE FWD, XLE FWD, XSE FWD, Limited FWD and Platinum FWD; EPA-estimated 20 city/27 highway/23 combined mpg rating for 2022 Highlander L AWD, LE AWD, XLE AWD, Limited AWD and Platinum AWD. Use for comparison purposes only. Your mileage will vary for many reasons, including your vehicle’s condition and how/where you drive. See www.fueleconomy.gov.
2EPA-estimated city/hwy mpg for the model indicated. See fueleconomy.gov for fuel economy of other engine/transmission combinations. Actual mileage will vary. On plug-in hybrid models and electric models, fuel economy is stated in MPGe. MPGe is the EPA equivalent measure of gasoline fuel efficiency for electric mode operation.