The Toyota Highlander continues to garner fans time and time again. The three-row hauler squeezes right in between its sibs the Rav4 and Sequoia. The longtime family favorite with its impressive reliability ratings still offers style, and substance as it takes on multi-tasking families, and competitors while it continues to build on all of the things that still makes it popular. Even though the new 2018’s have rolled in, you can probably snag a great deal on a 2017 Highlander!
The Highlander exterior is still very macho. The dual-level chrome grille is aggressively bold and oversized. The angular and stylish headlights flank the grille. The sculpted side panels and accented taillights wrap around to the side panels, adding overall aerodynamic curbside appeal to this vehicle.
The Highlander has a relatively smooth ride and enough power for everyday driving maneuvers. In nasty weather, it offers secure handling. The SUV’s steering is light with practically no feedback which makes it easy to maneuver particularly in tight urban traffic and when it comes to parking. The Highlander cruises well on highways and offers a hushed ride. There are six trim levels in the Highlander and all but the entry (LE) are powered by a 3.5-liter V-6 with 295 horsepower with 263 lb-ft of torque that can be paired with front, or all-wheel drive. A 185-hp 2.7-liter 4-cylinder with 184 lb-ft of torque is standard on the base Highlander LE with front-wheel drive only. The hybrid version of the Highlander is one of the most fuel-efficient crossovers. And speaking of fuel at the pumps, the Highlander gets 21 mpg city/27 mpg hwy/23 mpg combined with front-wheel drive.
The 2017 Highlander is attractive in and out and just the right size for families or singles who need a hauler. Nice driving dynamics, user-friendly technology, safety features galore, and all with peace of mind Toyota’s renowned reliability; the Highlander should definitely be placed on your car-buying radar.