Highlander toyota 2015
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pupu sahma
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Tuesday, April 10, 2018
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2015 Toyota Highlander
Toyota paid attention to customers while redesigning the seven/eight-seat 2014 Highlander and also responded to demands for more cabin and also freight area, dynamic styling as well as costs facilities. Ask for a more vibrant driving experience needs to have been pleasantly overlooked, nevertheless, as the 2014's harsher flight is a tradeoff I do not believe lots of midsize SUV purchasers need to need to deal with in return for sportier handling.
Still, other enhancements will unquestionably appeal to buyers who had scratched the previous Highlander off their checklist or a minimum of to those who don't take into consideration a comfy ride an essential. The 2014 Highlander's increased cargo space behind the basic third-row seat is a much-needed enhancement; plus, it's simpler to get right into the 3rd row, which currently seats 3 and also bumps standard sitting ability to 8.
highlander toyota 2015
With upgrades that cover the lineup of LE, LE Plus, XLE, Limited as well as Limited Platinum trim degrees, the 2014 Highlander is now in far better form to handle the 2014 Hyundai Santa Fe, 2014 Ford Explorer as well as 2014 Honda Pilot.
I drove four-cylinder, six-cylinder and also Hybrid 2014 Highlanders at a Toyota media event.
Exterior & Styling
Toyota went back to the attracting board to upgrade its aging as well as stylistically devoid Highlander. Fast-forward to 2014, as well as you can't call the Highlander boring looking any longer. The 2013's ho-hum appearance changes into a hulking SUV with a beefier stance, protruding fenders as well as strong front styling. Its visibility approved the 2013 New York International Automobile Show floor where it debuted, as well as it looks equally as excellent rolling down the street.
Exactly how It Drives
The driving experience isn't the auto's most appealing characteristic, even with an assortment of encouraging brand-new framework and suspension adjustments, so it excels the brand-new SUV does so numerous various other things well.
Toyota chose curved canyon and also seaside roadways in The golden state to show the Highlander's new handling chops. Driving a 2013 and 2014 back to back, the 2014 does exhibit greater levels of roadway hold and an improved steering action. It's more athletic when excavating into a corner, though I wouldn't call the Highlander fun to drive. The 270-horsepower V-6 doesn't have an instant punch of velocity in the heavy Highlander. It's an unlike the lighter, 290-hp Hyundai Santa Fe, which is a "little" ball of exhilaration to name a few similar three-row SUVs. A six-cylinder Highlander LE with front-wheel drive is 4,244 extra pounds, while a V-6, front-wheel-drive Santa Fe GLS is 3,933 pounds.
An unfavorable effect of the Highlander's newly found characteristics is a choppier flight over rough roads. After driving 2013 and 2014 designs, I can inform the 2014 transfers more road blemishes through the framework and also into seats. Hey, Toyota: It's ALRIGHT to have an aggressive layout as well as ride like a sofa; see the 2014 Chevrolet Impala.
On the advantage, the 2014 Highlander has a more considerable sensation over harsh roads, with less rattles, squeaks and chassis flex. It's a matured experience with raised noise insulation, acoustic glass and also a stiffer chassis assisting maintain outside sound marginal.
I briefly spent time in the four-cylinder Highlander with front-wheel drive, which Toyota expects to make up 5 to 10 percent of sales, and also in the all-new Highlander Crossbreed. Both the front-wheel-drive-only four-cylinder (20/25/22 mpg city/highway/combined) as well as all-wheel-drive-only Hybrid V-6 (27/28/28 mpg) are a little harsh around the sides as far as engine noise and also resonances. The Crossbreed's gas mileage is fairly the same for 2014, down 1 mpg in city ratings to 27 mpg however preserves its 28 mpg integrated score. The change from electrical to when the engine fires up is recognizable with raw noises originating from under the hood, distinct from throughout a parking lot. Resonances from the transition are very little, however the noises are audible to take notice.
An added 353 extra pounds added to the crossbreed from three electric motors-- 2 in the front and one in the back-- as well as a nickel metal hydride battery is recognizable in just how the Hybrid drives compared to the Minimal V-6 with all-wheel drive. It's an unwinded experience less ecstatic about increasing as well as taking care of despite having 280-hp incorporated, and it also does not ride any type of smoother compared to the non-hybrid.
The Hybrid's uncommonly loud engine sounds would not be as much of an issue if the Highlander Hybrid just weren't $48,160 with location, $7,130 greater than 2013-- a 2014 Lexus RX 450h is $47,320, however a lot smaller on the inside. The Highlander Crossbreed's luxury car cost does not mirror deluxe improvement now that the feature-loaded Hybrid Limited is the only Crossbreed used; the less-expensive variation obtained the axe for 2014.
The volume-seller V-6 is one of the most improved of the number, supplying smooth as well as foreseeable velocity in addition to the very best handling with four-wheel drive. The V-6-powered Highlander's gas mileage of 19/25/21 mpg with front-wheel drive as well as 18/24/20 mpg with all-wheel drive is likewise more competitive than the outgoing 2013 thanks to a new six-speed transmission replacing a five-speed system on V-6 designs. The all-wheel-drive system, which is additionally brand-new, aids include 2 mpg highway over the 2013 version. All-wheel-drive Highlanders send out torque to the rear wheels when slippage is detected, versus the previous system that constantly sent torque to 4 wheels.
Interior
Part of the 2014's improvement consists of calling up the interior styling with numerous soft-touch as well as accent-stitched interior panels that boost the classiness. The quality is Toyota-Avalon great with a sewn dashboard, steering wheel and soft-touch, high-grade materials in popular places. Plastic locations that typically aren't textured, sewed or covered are still on the same level for the class. Even the base LE Highlander emanates the virtually luxurylike niceness of the higher-optioned Limited trims.
Seating fits in the initial and also 2nd rows with soft, large pole positions and a very flexible 2nd row that moves and reclines with two captain's chairs or the typical three-seat bench arrangement-- captain's chairs are readily available on the XLE and also common on the Limited. The rest of the Highlander might have been redone with dynamism in mind, but the seats speak to its comfort-focused roots. Lots of people on our personnel will miss the 2013's detachable second-row facility seat. I won't, as it was awkward as well as bulky to remove as well as change with the facility table that saved under the facility console.
In the third row, Toyota boosted width as well as added an added seat for an optimum capability of 8 owners in conventional configuration. A new, more small rear suspension freed the added area. The 3rd row still doesn't fit adults with as much convenience as the larger Chevrolet Traverse, however it readies in a pinch. There are also new one-touch folding second-row seats on both sides. Previously, only the curbside seat folded up as well as glided ahead using the one-touch lever. Third-row bikers also gain from the second row's boosted seat travel, which enables simple access and exit.
Ergonomics & Electronics
Technology is a massive focus in the 2014 Highlander and done extremely well. Toyota's Entune multimedia system works far better compared to ever before compared to other Toyota automobiles in which I've used the system. Working the Entune system's voice commands is impressive. The models I examined picked up on the numerous voice commands I talked.
Those with large phones or that regularly have their phone connected to the SUV will appreciate a device storage walk listed below the climate regulates that offers a pass-through for USB cords. There should be no more Medusa-like dangling of cables entangling the equipment selector.
The conventional Entune on base LE versions includes a 6.1-inch touch-screen with backup camera, USB port with iPod connection, auxiliary input, voice acknowledgment, Bluetooth phone connection as well as Bluetooth streaming sound. LE Plus trims have Entune Audio Plus with a higher-resolution 6.1-inch screen, HD Radio and also 90-day satellite radio membership. The following step up is Entune Costs Audio with Navigating as well as App Suite on XLE designs with an 8-inch touch-screen and application collection with Pandora, Yelp as well as Facebook assimilation with a mobile phone and also going along with Entune downloadable application. A JBL sound system is common on Minimal trim degrees.
The huge center storage bin in between the pole positions could devour anything plus-sized, like a handbag, iPad or Blu-ray collection for the offered rear-seat Blu-ray player. When you neglect that Blu-ray in your home, an intriguing brand-new feature called Easy Speak transfers the booming voice of an angry mother or dad via the back stereo speakers through the Bluetooth microphone to maintain rowdy youngsters in check. Just how much more family concentrated can you obtain compared to supplying an attribute that enables moms and dads to chew out kids?
Cargo, Towing & Storage space
Cargo room behind the 3rd row improves over the previous Highlander's skimpy ledge, which had a hard time carrying groceries, not to mention an infant stroller or golf bag. The cargo quantity is currently ranked at 13.8 cubic feet, up from 10.3 cubic feet. It's not a huge renovation, however a minimum of it makes the area usable. It's still tiny compared to others in the sector: The Explorer has 21 cubic feet as well as the Pilot has 18 cubic feet behind the 3rd row. Toyota's trickery to enhance cargo area entailed relocating all three rows of seats onward, including size behind the back wheels and also using a much more portable back suspension.
The power liftgate is an excellent feature to be common on LE Plus trim degrees and also above, and also has a dress up its sleeve: It adapts to various elevations, not just a couple of established elevation setups. With the liftgate in motion, users can stop the liftgate and program it to available to that established height the following time. The feature will certainly make much shorter motorists and also owners of reduced garages very pleased. (If the gate goes too expensive, shorter individuals could struggle to reach the power-close switch on its lower side.) One more distinct attribute on the back is an oldie yet a goody: On LE Plus designs as well as above, the rear home window opens for easy gain access to independent of the cargo gate.
A 5,000-pound tow rating on XLE and also Limited trim levels has a common towing package that consists of engine/transmission coolers and also upgraded radiator and generator. Crossbreeds could tow 3,500 extra pounds, V-6 LE/LE And also could tow 2,000 pounds as well as a four-cylinder LE is ranked at 1,500 pounds.
Safety and security
The 2014 Highlander had not been crash-tested at the time of this writing.
The 2014 Highlander gives reduced supports as well as tethers on outboard second-row seats for child-safety seats, however just a secure anchor on the middle third-row seat.
Advanced safety features are offered, though only on the costly Limited trim level where an unseen area tracking system as well as rear vehicle parking assist are conventional, as well as pre-collision, flexible cruise ship control and lane separation warning are optional. Restricted trim degrees are likewise the only versions with a back-up camera that makes use of predictive standards to reveal the vehicle's path-- a backup video camera with set lines is typical on all various other trim degrees.
Worth in Its Class
Toyota states pricing is up about $1,500 generally throughout the 2014 trim levels, that include extra attributes over the 2013. Base pricing starts at $30,075 for a base four-cylinder LE with destination, while volume-seller XLE versions with all-wheel drive are $38,360 and consist of natural leather seatsing with warmed front seats, navigating, three-zone environment control, wise keyless entry, second-row sunshades and also more. Rates for the XLE is really affordable to three-row midsize SUVs like the Honda Pilot, Ford Explorer or even the Hyundai Santa Fe.
The 2013 Highlander was really a midpack three-row SUV, lagging behind in essential areas like indoor high quality, cargo area and also technology. Rest assured, if you're a Highlander owner aiming to update-- as long as you're unconcerned concerning flight top quality-- the 2014 is not just an engaging upgrade, yet likewise deserving of cross-shopping the segment's ideal.