Standard safety equipment includes anti-lock brakes with electronic brakeforce distribution and brake assist, front side air bags, roll-sensing side-curtain bags and a driver's knee bag. Toyota's teaser image shows a slim, pulled-back headlight that's directly connected to⦠The 2014 Toyota Highlander will debut at the New York auto show later this month, the automaker has just confirmed. The Toyota Highlander is obviously tuned for comfort rather than driving fun. For more information on mpg, please see. As for equipment, the Toyota Highlander has all the requisite electronic safety measures, like traction control, antilock brakes and an electronic stability system.
The standard touch-screen multimedia display is large and easy to use, but a second, smaller screen above it displayed limited vehicle information, as well, with just a handful of displays to choose from. Also it is great in winter. At least in the Highlander it's decent plastic, unlike in some other Toyota products, like the Venza. When properly equipped, the upper-end Highlanders can tow up to 5,000 pounds. The gauges are bright, clear and easy to read at a glance.
Folding the second row for entry to the third is easy, with handles atop the seatbacks making for simple operation even by children. Remedy Southeast Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will test the sensitivity of the occupant detection sensors, and recalibrate them as necessary. MaxLiner floor mats also feature a raised lip to contain all messes including food spills to protect your shoes and clothing. Kramer America has been one of the leading designers and manufacturers of top-quality floor mats for over 10 years. .
All Highlanders also feature a corner braking feature whereby the power steering assist helps the driver regain and maintain vehicle stability. I live in a hilly area and it works fine - June Yantis, 2013 Toyota Highlander. The front axle motor produces 167 hp and 247 lb-ft of torque, while the rear axle motor produces 68 hp and 96 lb-ft of torque. All hybrids come with a 3. Changes from the 2012 model to the 2013 I tested are few see them compared. Changes from the 2012 model to the 2013 I tested are few see them compared.
It's a clean, flowing design that suffers a bit from wheels that look slightly too small in the base V6 trim level I tested. For more information on mpg, please see. The contact owns a 2013 Toyota Highlander. For details on vehicle specifications, standard features and available equipment in your area, contact your Toyota dealer. The closest matches are the Pathfinder, Explorer and Santa Fe not the Santa Fe Sport, mind you, which is a smaller, five-seat model.
We found the refreshed slightly quicker to 60 mph 7. See Owner's Manual for additional limitations and details. V6-equipped models can be equipped to tow up to 5,000 pounds. For more information on mpg, please see. Remedy Southeast Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will test the sensitivity of the occupant detection sensors, and recalibrate them as necessary. Gas engines include a 187-hp, 186 lb-ft of torque 2. Offering seating for seven adults, the Highlander is surprisingly versatile.
Seating is versatile and extraordinarily roomy, especially in the second row, which features astonishing amounts of legroom. The Explorer offers two V-6 engines and an optional turbo four-cylinder, all mated to a six-speed automatic transmission. The brand-new Nissan Pathfinder, for example, looks a lot like this Highlander in many ways. The big change for the 2013 Toyota Highlander is the addition of a new trim level--the Highlander Plus--which replaces the previous Tech Package while adding a rear backup camera, 3. Hang an iPad on the seatback, and the munchkins won't be bothered by road conditions in the slightest. The 2013 Toyota Highlander is still seen as one of the best utilities available in the United States. Another electric motor drives the front wheels, while the other electric motor drives the rear wheels.
The contact took the vehicle back to the dealer for inspection where they stated that the fluid had frozen. Nothing outrageous, just well laid out, extremely comfortable and made from high-quality materials that have been screwed together well. But for millions of people around the world, an appliance is exactly what they want in a car β something they don't have to think about to use, that isn't quirky or ostentatious, that's reliable and simple. The is available with two gas engines and a hybrid powertrain. My week with the Highlander returned 19 mpg in mixed driving; not bad, but certainly not class-leading anymore. The vehicle had not exhibited the failure.