The new model has some athletic curves and a modern look, while the model used sharper lines in its structure. Both of these are nice-looking SUVs, but the current style looks most compelling. The and models are relatively similar in height and width.
However, the latest design is two inches longer. Space is always accommodating in the first two rows, and the third row gets somewhat more legroom over last year, but it is a little crowded for this class. Cargo space is generous, particularly if users fold-down their back seats. To get a powerful V6 engine, you always had to upgrade. A vehicle of this size truly needed the larger engine. Toyota listened to its customers, and in the Highlander, the V6 is standard.
Front-wheel drive also comes standard, and an all-wheel drive is optional, as is common with most of the vehicles in this class. Infotainment got a significant upgrade in the Highlander for The Highlander comes standard with a six in a display that can be upgraded to an eight in. In our view, the midrange XLE is the pick of the litter.
It has heated front seats, a wireless smartphone charging pad, and a power sunroof, among other niceties. We'd also spring for the Premium Audio with Dynamic Navigation package, which brings in-dash navigation and an upgraded stereo system. The Highlander comes with a hp 3. During a brief test drive , we found the V-6 could tackle short on-ramps without straining; at our test track, our all-wheel-drive test vehicle made it to 60 mph in a reasonably quick 6. Handling is unexciting but stable, and the ride is perfectly suitable for family-chauffeur duty.
This model comes with a continuously variable automatic transmission CVT and a choice between front- and all-wheel drive. Leveraging Toyota's hybrid expertise, this powertrain provides buyers with something more fuel efficient than the standard model. The tradeoff comes in acceleration performance, both due to the hybrid's lower horsepower rating and the fact that this model uses a CVT instead of the nonhybrid's eight-speed automatic.
At our test track, the hybrid model made it to 60 mph in 7. Potential buyers in this segment will perhaps know that the Ford Explorer comes in hybrid form, too.
But pitting these utes against each other , the Toyota comes out on top in terms of fuel economy. The EPA estimates that the Highlander V-6 will deliver up to 29 mpg on the highway when equipped with front-wheel drive; all-wheel drive cuts that by 2 mpg. Hybrid models carry higher ratings, with front-wheel-drive variants earning 36 mpg in the city and 35 mpg on the highway.
We've tested the standard Highlander on our mile highway fuel-economy route , where it delivered 28 mpg. When the hybrid visits our office, we'll be putting its fuel efficiency to the test on the same route. For more information about the Highlander's fuel economy, visit the EPA's website. Base L and midrange LE models can seat eight passengers using bench seats in the second and third rows, but a seven-seat arrangement with second-row captain's chairs is available on higher trims.
Passenger space is more generous here than in the CX-9, but not as spacious as in the Chevrolet Traverse , especially in the third row. Materials throughout the cabin are much improved over those in the last-generation Highlander. Upscale Limited and Platinum models provide the most creature comforts, but compared with the features proffered by the Palisade or Telluride, they fall short. The cargo area behind the third row fit a mere four carry-on suitcases; the Traverse fit six.
An speaker JBL audio system is available. As is the Toyota way, the Highlander offers a standard suite of driver-assistance features.
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