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Here’s a Sneak Peak at 2017 Highlander!
We can’t wait for March 23rd! Why? Because Toyota will be debuting the significantly enhanced 2017 model year Highlander mid-size SUV at the New York International Auto Show!
The popular Highlander is a no compromise, mid-size, three-row SUV that brings together the best in style, technology, comfort, capability and safety. This third-generation model offers room for up to eight people, a choice of two powertrains (a 3.5L V6 gas engine and a 3.5L V6 Hybrid option), and four model grades available in gas models, including the addition of a new sporty SE model.
All Highlander Hybrid models (available as both XLE and Limited grades) will continue to offer all-wheel drive with intelligence (AWD-i), along with all the gas models, while FWD will also be available on LE grade gas models. Sounds like a perfect family vehicle!
Inside, the SE will stand apart with unique black leather-trimmed seats with silver stitching and pattern seat inserts, a black front tray, and matching dash and door inserts.
In an effort to help conserve fuel, most Highlander gas models will come standard with a new Stop and Start Engine System (S&S). While driving the Highlander, the S&S allows the engine to shut off when the vehicle comes to a complete stop and restarts when the driver lifts their foot off of the brake pedal. All Highlander Hybrid models will continue to receive the electronically-controlled continuously variable transmission (CVT).
Highlander will receive three new exterior colors, including Celestial Silver Metallic, Toasted Walnut Pearl, and Salsa Red Pearl. Interior updates include a new brown leather interior that will be available on the Limited grade. Charging personal devices will be more efficient as all Highlanders will add four USB ports for a total of five.
The 2017 Highlander will come standard with Toyota Safety Sense (TSS), a new multi-feature advanced safety package anchored by automated pre-collision braking. TSS bundles cutting edge safety technologies including Pre-Collision System (with Forward Collision Warning and automatic emergency brake), Lane Departure Alert, Automatic High Beams, Pedestrian Pre-Collision System and Dynamic Radar Cruise Control.
Automatic High Beam (AHB) helps enhance forward visibility during nighttime driving. It uses a camera to detect the headlights of oncoming vehicles and the tail lights of vehicles ahead, and then automatically switches between high beams and low beams so as not to dazzle other drivers. The Highlander XLE grade will also adopt blind spot monitor with rear cross traffic alert as standard equipment.
To help make parking easy and safe, the 2017 Highlander Limited grade will come standard with a Bird’s Eye View Camera with Perimeter Scan. This Toyota technology employs four cameras that are mounted on the front, the side mirrors and rear of the vehicle to project a panoramic view of the vehicle’s surroundings on the central touch display monitor. The system offers drivers assistance when parallel parking, and when pulling in and out of parking spaces. The Bird’s Eye View Monitor system also includes a Toyota-first feature called Perimeter Scan, which provides a live rotating 360-degree view around the vehicle, helping the driver to see potential obstacles.
The 2017 Highlander and Highlander Hybrid will begin arriving at Toyota showrooms in the fall of 2016 – and we can’t wait! To take a look at our current models, click here.