The Toyota Highlander ranks among the top three-row crossovers in its class. It's a well-balanced vehicle that offers comfort, handling and convenience. It also has the best value of any product in its class. It has won numerous awards since its introduction. It was voted the best new SUV by Automobile Journalists Association of Canada. It also received the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's top safety pick+ rating. The Highlander offers a variety of safety features, such as a rear cross traffic alert, blind spot monitoring, a lane departure warning system, and a pre-collision system. It is equipped with eight airbags and stability control.
There are five models of the Highlander. Standard models feature a 295-horsepower V6 motor. The Limited model has automatic high-beams, dynamiccruising control, and woodgrain accents. It also features a 12.3 inch touchscreen at the center. The Limited also features standard second-row captains' chairs. This vehicle is a great choice for families who need to transport 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 tow up to 5,000 pounds. Its hybrid engine of 243 horses can tow 3,500 lbs. The Hybrid model consumes 6.7 liters/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.
In terms of safety, the Highlander is rated five stars for overall safety by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. It earned five stars for the side and four stars for the frontal crashes. In addition, it received a Superior rating for the vehicle-to-pedestrian crash prevention system. The Hybrid model earned four stars in frontal offset tests of moderate to large overlap and five stars in frontal offset tests of small to medium overlap.
An Entune Audio system is available for the Highlander, which includes a 6-speaker stereo with MP3/WMA support. It also features a Bluetooth microphone which broadcasts voice to the rear passengers. Entune also has three 12-volt auxiliary outlets. You can also control the climate and audio through physical controls. The Highlander has stability control, antilock brakes, brake assist, and traction control.
Toyota Highlander is a family friendly vehicle. It has plenty of room for seven passengers and enough cargo space to accommodate eight passengers with the standard bench seat in the second row. The three-across seating provides ample legroom and is easy to access. You can also recline the bench seat for added comfort. It also features a fold-down rear headrest. The Highlander's 3rd row is large enough to accommodate 5 adults. Its trunk is large enough to hold 83.7 cubic feet of cargo.
The Toyota Highlander also offers an efficiency rating of 13.0 city and 11.6 highway. The fuel tank capacity is 17.9 gallons.