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Updated more standard safety features, styling, and an updated powertrain. The model line enlarges, also, with a sport-themed variation and lower-price Hybrid trim levels. These are the most wide-ranging changes for this popular midsize crossover since the model year 2014 when it was completely redesigned. The grille, while all versions now have the security of automatic emergency braking is largely affected by the styling alterations. A more innovative V 6 and a brand new transmission guarantee more power and better fuel economy. Sharper treatment is the object of the new sports variant, more easy accessibility to higher mpg the aim of the new hybrid vehicle versions.
To make the most of these changes that are rewarding although step-by-step. Compact RAV4 is ’sed by bigger than Toyota but off-road-oriented than its far more costly Land Cruiser, Highlander will continue to adapt as much as eight passengers. Its next complete redesign is slated for the model year 2020, and with no noteworthy changes anticipated before then, the ’17 upgrades will love a fair shelf life. And there’s never been a broader assortment of Highlander options. The line again starts with the entry level LE and escalates quantity, through LE Plus -selling upscale Limited, XLE, and main Limited Platinum trimmings. Called the SE, the new sporty version time slots between Limited and the XLE. The Hybrid roll adds and Platinum trimmings and XLE and LE levels.
Should I purchase a 2016 version instead?
Only if you need to save a couple of dollars by manipulating inventory-clearance sales ahead of the ‘17’s coming. You’ll be getting a still-quite-appealing family crossover. General look, measurements, and its chassis will be precisely the same as the ’17’s. That means it’s among the adapting midsize crossovers, though the third-row isn’t really secure -sized bodies. You’ll desire to prevent the underpowered four-cylinder variant of the LE and choose the V 6 that’s standard on other gasoline-only Highlanders. Its functionality, like that of the Hybrid, is a lot more than sufficient, even if its fuel economy is only midpack. Great mpg is delivered by the Hybrid and comes standard with all-wheel drive. AWD is discretionary on gasoline V-6 versions in place of the front-wheel drive; get it where it doesn’t snow unless you live. Thus is the percent of it, and resale value you’ll forfeit by buying a soon-to-be-dated 2016 should be offset by close out deals.
Will the styling be distinct?
Yes, though just at back and the front. All ‘17s get a grille that is much bigger. It extends down and into the hood to the front apron and is broken up by a body-coloured bar. Each trim level gets a unique grille finish: painted chrome silver tints for the others, for Platinum and Limited, a shadow treatment for the SE. The SE gets unique 19-inch alloy wheels. Taillamps on all versions are revised somewhat and look slicker. A chrome garnish is added to the back fender of Platinum and the Limited. Toasted Walnut Pearl and celestial Silver Metallic join the paint palette, to the SE with new Salsa Red Pearl exclusive. Brown becomes a color option for the Platinum’s conventional leather upholstery.
Any changes that are mechanical?
The great majority of Highlander buyers will continue to pick a petrol six-cylinder version and they’ll again get a 3.5-liter V 6. But it’s by embracing direct fuel injection a new engine that pulls on abreast of top competitions. Toyota hadn't released specifications in time for this particular review but says the six that were new will be more strong in relation to the old, that was rated at 270 hp and 248 pound-feet of torque. Both added gear ratios supplied by an 8 will complement any added strength -speed automatic transmission. Just a fraction of revenues will continue to head to the four-cylinder LE. It’s not a plug in, rather recharging by capturing energy during braking. Highlander has stressed ride comfort over handling that was sporty, although Toyota says the SE’s suspension is tuned to improve road manner, and which should hold for the ’17.
It should. Credit the new V-6 9 and -speed automatic, both of which should be less inefficient than transmission they replace and the less advanced engine. Support the causing, Toyota adds fuel-economy stop-start to the V6. EPA evaluations weren't released in time for this review, but ’17 Highlander V- Hybrid versions and 6 will plan to surpass the 2016’s evaluations. For gasoline-only variants, they were 19/25/21 mpg city/highway/combined with front drive and 18/24/ 20. For its standard AWD and the Hybrid they were 27/28/28 mpg. The four-cylinder should duplicate 22 mpg.
Will it have characteristics that are new?
Yes, along with the sporty accouterments of the SE that is new, all ‘17 Highlanders will update to Toyota’s Security Sense P system as standard gear. It can find an impending frontal collision with pedestrian or a vehicle and warn, then automatically use the brakes, to mitigate it. Most of these safety features were exclusive to the Platinum version. All ’17 Highlanders will also provide high beam headlights that automatically dimmed for oncoming traffic, and the inclusion of a blind-spot monitor begins with XLE class in the place of the Limited. They’re accompanied by an attribute Toyota calls Margin Scan, which supplies a live rotating 30-degree view around the vehicle to help possible hurdles are seen by the driver. Four USB ports are gained by all versions . Adding XLE and LE levels means Hybrid Vehicle buyers no more need to shell out for a Small but can get such upscale characteristics as the remote entrance, leather upholstery, and the power moonroof with the pushbutton beginning which can be normal on the less expensive XLE. Platinum and the Limited will have second-row captain’s chairs for seven-passenger seats but a three-place bench can be optioned to raise capacity as normal on the other versions, to eight. The second-row captain’s chairs, in addition to a folding table between, likely will be accessible on the new SE, also and have been a $275 alternative on the XLE.
Will 2017 costs not be same?
They’ll improve but stay competitive with equipped variants of the Explorer and other three-row opponents Hyundai Santa Fe, like the Nissan Pathfinder, Mazda CX-9, and Kia Sorento. With front-wheel drive, 2017 Highlander foundation costs that are estimated are $31,300 for the entry level LE with the four-cylinder and $32,900 with the V 6. Expect Toyota to charge AWD. for around $1,460 Depending on preceding model years, look to begin approximately $6, 000 gasoline-only counterparts Toyota will probably continue to bundle characteristics strategically, equipping versions with comforts for which a want has been revealed by buyers at the specific price points. For instance, the XLE that is equipped ’s principal alternative that is one likely will be a $1,810 back seat Bluray DVD entertainment system with a 9-inch ceiling display, RCA jacks, a remote control, and two wireless headphones.
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What change would allow it to be better?
The control interface is ’sed by a rethink of the navigation system. It wants a dedicated button to immediately summon the map screen, and a practical “go ” tab back to turn from a menu selection. The front seats would take advantage of more lateral support in turns in spite of this crossover’s small cornering art. And the suspension tuning used to update the SE’s handling should likely be put on all Highlanders.
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