Among the midsize three-row crossovers, the Toyota Highlander is a well-rounded vehicle. The Toyota Highlander offers an excellent combination of comfort, handling, convenience, and safety. It also has the best value of any product in its class. Since its launch, it has been awarded numerous awards. For example, the Automobile Journalists Association of Canada named it the best new SUV. It has also won the top safety pick+ rating from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. The Highlander features a range of safety features including a rear cross traffic alarm, blind spot monitoring, and a lane departure alert system. The Highlander has eight airbags and stability controls.
There are five models of the Highlander. Standard model comes with a 295-horsepower, V6 engine. The Limited model comes with automatic high beams, dynamic cruise control and woodgrain accents. It also comes with a 12.3-inch center touchscreen. The Limited also comes with standard second-row captains chairs. The Limited is a good option for families looking for a car that can carry cargo.
All-wheel drive is an option for the Highlander. It also comes with an option for the front-wheel drive V6 model, which is rated to achieve 19 mpg on the highway. It can also tow 5,000 lbs. The hybrid engine, which produces 243 horsepower, can tow 3,500 pounds. The Hybrid model requires 6.7 liters to travel 100 kilometers. It can also turn off the engine when the vehicle is in idle. Its fuel economy reflects the new five-cycle testing process, which is more accurate than the previous two-cycle system.
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the Highlander has been rated five stars overall safety. It also earned four stars in the frontal crash test and five stars for the side crash test. 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.
The Highlander can also be ordered with the Entune Audio system. It features a 6-speaker Stereo and MP3/WMA-capable speakers. It also features a Bluetooth microphone which broadcasts voice 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 has stability control, antilock brakes, brake assist, and traction control.
The 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. The three-across seating allows for easy access and offers plenty of legroom to the rear. For added comfort, the bench seat reclines. It also includes a fold down rear headrest. The Highlander's third row has enough space for five adults. It can carry 83.7 cubic feet of cargo.
Toyota Highlander offers an efficiency rating that is 13.0 for city and 11.6 for highway. It has 17.9 gallons of fuel tank.