2016 Toyota Highlander - The vehicle was last redesigned for 2014, no significant changes for the 2016 Highlander. Toyota Highlander is a midsize crossover SUV that can be said to be versatile, comfortable and practical, including three rows of passenger seats.
Highlander is among the best in its class in terms of passenger comfort. In addition to the flexible seat row, it offers a relatively free access to the third row. In terms of style, rewarding to drive, or offers rugged off-road capability even though it is not so much. It may seem a little more rugged than its competitors, but the Highlander is technically closer to Toyota passenger cars than any rugged SUV. The Highlander is a more family-friendly and has a larger cabin space.
Most models come with variants Highlander V6 3.5 liter, developing 270 horsepower and 248 pound-feet of torque. Available with front-drive or all-wheel drive, the Highlanders with 6-speed automatic transmission. Besides being able to go fast and quick response, V6 engine is more fuel-efficient, not than expected. For 2016, all models include a V6 towing package, the capacity of 5,000 pounds.
For the 2.7 liter four-cylinder variants, making 185 horsepower in the model. For fuel economy estimates that are more interesting, Highlander Hybrid is still there. If not, both four-cylinder and V6 petrol version is in accordance with the needs of most families.
Highlander V6 hybrid model is coupled with a continuously variable transmission (CVT) and all-wheel drive, for a total output of 280 horsepower. Because they are about 350 pounds heavier, acceleration Highlander Hybrids have become quite slow. Hybrids come only in the Limited or Limited Platinum trim.
Toyota Highlander gets an overall score of five stars, four stars for frontal crash and rollover tests, but five stars in side-effects in the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration crash-tests. Among the safety options at Toyota is a blind-spot monitor, lane departure warning and parking sensors. Also, there Driver Technology Package pre-collision warning and adaptive cruise control.
