2014 Toyota Highlander: Up Close
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The upscale Limited trim level on display takes a similar leap in interior quality as the all-new 2013 Toyota Avalon — a car that has one of the nicest interiors for its price. Like the Avalon, the Highlander Limited shows off soft-touch materials in key user-contact areas like the steering wheel, arm rests and upper door panels where elbows also rest. High-quality leather stitching surrounds the upper dashboard, steering wheel, seats and door panels. Painted plastic around the climate controls does a poor job simulating an aluminum look, however. I prefer a darker color, which better hides the imitation look.
The Limited trim level on display makes huge strides in offering a more upscale Highlander, though we look forward to poking around in a less expensive LE or XLE to see how much of the interior’s niceness carries over. Less expensive trim levels have different textures and materials, though all models share the same overall room improvements and design.
