2023 Toyota Highlander Safety Ratings

May 30th, 2023 by

2023 Toyota Highlander
There are so many reasons why the New Toyota Highlander is one of the Murrieta area’s favorite family SUVs. With three rows of seating, a stunning feature suite, and a powertrain that will never leave you wanting more, this SUV exceeds expectations in every area that really counts. Naturally, the 2023 Toyota Highlander safety ratings are just as impressive as the rest of the package. Here’s what the country’s two top safety agencies had to say:

  • Overall NHTSA Safety Rating: 5 Stars out of 5
  • Overall IIHS Safety Rating: 2023 Top Safety Pick+

 

 

Toyota Highlander Safety Ratings: NHTSA

As you’ve seen, the 2023 Toyota Highlander earned a perfect five-out-of-five score from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Here, we’ll cover the NHTSA’s evaluation in more detail:

  • Overall Frontal Crash Rating: 4 Stars
  • Front Driver Side Crash Rating: 4 Stars
  • Front Passenger Side Crash Rating: 4 Stars
  • Overall Side Crash Rating: 5 Stars
  • Combined Side Barrier & Pole Rating (Front): 5 Stars
  • Combined Side Barrier & Pole Rating (Rear): 5 Stars
  • Rollover Crash Rating: 4 Stars

Toyota Highlander Safety Ratings: IIHS

We’re proud to say that the 2023 Toyota Highlander has earned top marks from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. A Top Safety Pick+ designation is one of the automotive industry’s highest honors. It reflects the Highlander’s remarkable performance across a wide range of tests:

  • Small Overlap Front Crash (Driver): Good
  • Small Overlap Front Crash (Passenger): Good
  • Moderate Overlap Front Crash (Original Test): Good
  • Moderate Overlap Front Crash (Updated Test): Marginal
  • Side (Original Test): Good
  • Side (Updated Test): Good
  • Roof Strength: Good
  • Head Restraints & Seats: Good
  • Highlights (Varies by Trim/Option): Good / Acceptable
  • Front Crash Prevention (Vehicle-to-vehicle, Standard): Superior
  • Front Crash Prevention (Vehicle-to-pedestrian, day, Standard): Superior
  • Front Crash Prevention (Vehicle-to-pedestrian, night, Standard): Superior
  • LATCH Ease of Use: Good

Toyota Highlander Safety Features

Every 2023 Toyota Highlander receives Toyota Safety Sense™ 2.5+ as a standard feature. This SUV always comes with everything you need for safer drives through Canyon Lake and Wildomar—but you also have the option to upgrade with a few covetable automatic driving aids.

Standard Safety Features

  • Pre-Collision System With Pedestrian Detection
  • Full-Speed Range Dynamic Radar Cruise Control
  • Lane Departure Alert With Steering Assist
  • Lane Tracing Assist
  • Road Sign Assist
  • Automatic High Beams
  • Star Safety System™

Available Safety Features

  • Blind Spot Monitor With Rear Cross-Traffic Alert
  • Front and Rear Parking Assist With Automatic Braking

Get Behind the Wheel at Our Temecula Dealership

It’s easy to have more fun on the road when you’re protected by the safety features of the one-and-only Toyota Highlander. When you’re ready to see this SUV in action, just give us a call at (951) 319-7911 or contact us online! We’ll help you take advantage of our new vehicle specials and see you through to the finish line.

 

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