The Toyota Highlander was all-new for 2014 with increased seating capacity and cargo room plus an-all new exterior and interior. The front- or all-wheel-drive midsize SUV has room for up to eight occupants and is powered by a standard four-cylinder engine, available V-6 and hybrid V-6 powertrain. The Highlander competes with the Chevrolet Traverse, Mazda CX-9 and Ford Explorer. A Highlander Hybrid is available.
(Skip to: Highlander Hybrid) New for 2015 There are no other significant changes for 2015.
Below is a list of highlighted features and not an exhaustive list. Features are standard unless otherwise noted. Exterior Highlights
Increased visibility with redesign
Smoked-chrome headlamps
18-inch wheels
Available 19-inch wheels
Available power liftgate
Available automatic high beams
Interior Highlights
6.1-inch touch-screen
Available 8-inch touch-screen
Available panoramic moonroof
Available second-row sunshades
Available smart key
Available driver’s seat memory
Available heated and ventilated front seats
Available heated second-row captain’s seats
Available heated steering wheel
Available DVD entertainment system
Under the Hood
Front- or all-wheel drive
2.7-liter four-cylinder
Available 3.5-liter V-6
Six-speed automatic transmission with V-6
Safety Features
Required in every new car: front airbags, antilock brakes and an electronic stability system
Standard backup camera
Occupant sensing airbag
Knee airbag
Available rear parking sensors
Available blind spot monitoring
Available lane departure warning
Available rear cross-traffic alert
Available collision warning
Highlander Hybrid The Highlander Hybrid has a 3.5-liter V-6 engine. Its continuously variable automatic transmission has both and an Eco and an EV mode. What’s Special
Three-zone automatic climate control
4.2-inch color LCD display for navigation, audio and hands-free incoming calls
Heated and ventilated front row seats
Blind spot warning with rear cross-traffic alert
High Solar Energy-Absorbing glass on front and rear side windows
