The Toyota Highlander ranks among the top three-row crossovers in its class. It offers a great blend of comfort, handling, and convenience. It also has the best value of any product in its class. Since its inception, it has received numerous awards. It was awarded the Automobile Journalists Association of Canada's top new SUV. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has awarded it the highest safety pick+ rating. The Highlander includes a variety safety features, including blind spot monitoring, rear cross traffic alert and lane departure warning systems. The Highlander has eight airbags and stability controls.
Five different models are available for Highlander. The standard model is powered by a V6 engine of 295 horses. The Limited model offers automatic high beams, dynamic control and woodgrain accents. It also has a 12.3-inch central touchscreen. The Limited also features standard second-row captains' chairs. The Limited is an excellent choice for families that need a vehicle capable of carrying cargo.
All-wheel drive is possible on the Highlander. The Highlander also has an option for front-wheel drive V6 models, which are rated to get 19 mpg on highways. It can tow up to 5,000 pounds. Its hybrid engine of 243 horses can tow 3,500 lbs. The Hybrid model takes 6.7 liters of fuel per 100 km. It can also turn off the engine when the vehicle is in idle. It's now more accurate than the old two-cycle process.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration gives the Highlander five stars for overall safety. The vehicle also received four stars in frontal and five stars in side crashes tests. In addition, it received a Superior rating for the vehicle-to-pedestrian crash prevention system. The Hybrid model got four stars for frontal offset testing with moderate overlap, and five stars to test for frontal offset testing with small overlap.
An Entune Audio system is available for the Highlander, which includes a 6-speaker stereo with MP3/WMA support. The Bluetooth microphone broadcasts voice commands to the rear passengers. Entune also features three 12-volt power outlets. The system also includes physical controls for climate, audio, and more. The Highlander features traction control and antilock brakes with brake assistance.
Toyota Highlander is a family friendly vehicle. The vehicle has ample space for seven adults and enough cargo to carry eight with the standard bench seats in the second row. Its three-across seating is easy to access and provides plenty of legroom in the rear. For more comfort, the bench seat can recline. It also includes a fold down rear headrest. The Highlander's third-row has enough room to fit five adults. Its trunk is large enough to hold 83.7 cubic feet of cargo.
Toyota Highlander's efficiency rating is also 13.0 in city and 11.6 over-the-road. It has a fuel tank capacity of 17.9 gallons.