Is a Toyota Highlander a car or truck?
The Toyota Highlander debuted in 2001 as the fifth model in Toyota’s SUV lineup. The Highlander was an early example of a crossover vehicle: an SUV based on a car rather than a truck platform.
What kind of car is a Highlander?
crossover SUV
| Toyota Highlander | |
|---|---|
| Class | Mid-size crossover SUV |
| Body style | 5-door SUV |
| Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel-drive Front-engine, four-wheel-drive |
What SUV is best for moms?
On our list of best SUVs for mom, the best-rated models include the following, all with entry-level fares under $50k.
- Kia Telluride.
- Hyundai Palisade.
- Toyota Highlander.
- Kia Sorento.
- Honda Pilot.
- Volvo XC90.
What’s the latest version of the Toyota Highlander?
For 2013 Toyota updated the Highlander’s available packages and added the Highlander Plus trim level. All features previously included in the tech package, plus a new backup camera and 3.5-inch multi-touch display, were standard on the Plus. Other Highlander trims featured a standard display audio unit with a 6.1-inch touch-screen.
What kind of engine does a Toyota Highlander have?
The Highlander is lighter than most competing vehicles and provides a smooth ride with solid handling. It came equipped with a 155-horsepower 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine matched to a four-speed automatic transmission. The Highlander offered a 215-horsepower 3.3-liter V6 engine upgrade with a five-speed automatic transmission.
What kind of safety features does the Toyota Highlander have?
The Highlander comes standard with Toyota Safety Sense 2.0, which includes automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection, auto high-beam headlights and — new for 2020 — lane-centering steering and adaptive cruise control that works down to a stop.
What’s the price of a hybrid Toyota Highlander?
Competitive Hybrid Pricing The Toyota Highlander Hybrid’s main competitor is the Ford Explorer Hybrid. While the Explorer Hybrid starts at $53,000-plus, the Highlander Hybrid starts at a cool $39,320 (all prices include a destination charge), making it a great value in the three-row hybrid SUV market.