With third-row seating, a roomy interior, and top-notch features, the 2017 Toyota Highlander is one of the best family haulers on the market. It has all the space you’ll need for long road trips or running errands, while also offering the sophistication and specs of a sporty sedan. So whether you’re just starting a family or adding another one to the group, the 2017 Toyota Highlander is the car for you. Here are just a few more of the reasons why the Highlander is the quintessential family car this year.
1. Three Great Engine Choices
Depending on your needs, the 2017 Toyota Highlander offers three powertrain options. If you aren’t concerned about extra power or extended fuel economy, the stock 2.7-liter four-cylinder is more than adequate, offering 185 horsepower and up to 184 pound-feet of torque, as well as 24 miles per gallon (mpg) on the highway and 20 mpg in the city. For drivers that want a bit of extra power, an upgrade to the 3.5-liter V6 is well worth the cost. With this engine, the Highlander provides an impressive 295 horsepower and up to 263 pound-feet of torque. Despite its larger displacement, it still gets 27 mpg on the highway and 21 mpg in the city.
If you’re looking for an option that gets improved fuel economy, while still offering top-notch performance, the Highlander Hybrid is a solid choice. Under the hood, the hybrid gets a 3.5-liter, Atkinson-capable V6 that mates with two synchronous AC motors and a 1.9-kWh nickel-metal-hydride battery. When you add it all together, the Highlander Hybrid gets an amazing 306 horsepower while also offering up to 30 mpg in the city and 28 mpg on the highway. With these figures, the Highlander Hybrid is one of the few hybrids that outdoes its gasoline-powered siblings.
2. A Massive Interior
One of the best attributes of the Highlander is its spacious interior. Although it’s a crossover, the Highlander is the only vehicle in its class that has third-row seating that accommodates up to seven passengers. Even with a packed house, the Highlander still has 13 cubic feet of space for storage. If you need more room, simply fold down the second- and third-row seats to reveal up to 83 cubic feet of space. No matter what you’re hauling, the Highlander has you covered.
3. Exceptional Styling
For the 2017 model year, the Highlander gets some new features that make it stand out from the pack. The front-end gets a total redesign including curved LED lighting, dark and chrome accents for the grille and headlamps, and standard 19-inch aluminum alloy wheels. To customize the Highlander to your liking, it also comes in eight vibrant hues that include Blizzard Pearl, Shoreline Blue Pearl, Ooh La La Rouge Mica, and Midnight Black Metallic. If you want a car that looks great inside and out, the Highlander is the vehicle for you. Although it’s not exactly a family feature, it’s something that you’ll enjoy when you aren’t playing chauffeur.
With so many great options and features, the 2017 Highlander is the dream car for families around the country. Make sure to get with the times and test drive one today.
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