2022 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER HYBRID AWD BRONZE EDITION REVIEW AND SNOW TEST

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The 2022 Toyota Highlander Hybrid AWD Bronze Edition is presented as a practical and efficient three-row SUV, particularly excelling in its fuel economy, achieving the advertised 35 MPG. The reviewer highlights its comfortable ride, especially on the highway, and the effectiveness of its AWD system in slippery conditions, including a snow and ice test. While praised for its van-like utility without the stigma, the vehicle is criticized for its aging infotainment system, which lacks modern features like wireless CarPlay and has a low-resolution backup camera. The driving dynamics are described as "boring" and "numb," with significant body roll and unengaging steering, suggesting it's more of an "appliance" than a driver's car. The "Bronze Edition" styling, with its unique wheels, is noted as a somewhat incongruous aesthetic choice for an otherwise anonymous vehicle. Despite its dated tech and uninspired driving feel, the Highlander Hybrid's core strengths in efficiency, space, and all-wheel-drive capability make it a solid, albeit unexciting, choice for families.