2017 Toyota Highlander vs 2016 Toyota Highlander
Are you considering the Toyota Highlander as your next family vehicle? If you are, you may want to hold your horses a little bit. Set to debut at the New York International Auto Show, the refreshed 2017 Toyota Highlander adds to current family-friendly Toyota Highlander editions.
Deciding between current and future models can prove to be a headache for many car shoppers and while the 2016 Toyota Highlander is a class leader, the new edition may be worth the wait. Take a look at some primary differences between the two in our 2017 Toyota Highlander vs 2016 Toyota Highlander comparison.
Engine Options and Performance Specs
A well-rounded engine lineup is an asset of the Toyota Highlander model lineup and has made it a fan favorite that can cater to different lifestyles. Base Highlander editions will still feature the fun-to-drive and efficient 2.7-liter four-cylinder engine while Highlander Hybrid models will employ the same powertrain as well. Where the Toyota Highlander has changed most is with the preferred six-cylinder engine.
READ MORE: Explore Toyota Highlander Hybrid Power and Fuel-Economy Specs
New 2017 Toyota Highlander models will now employ a 3.5-liter Direct Injection V-6 that promises more power and better efficiency. Performance and fuel economy are further amplified by a responsive Direct Shift eight-speed automatic transmission that uses eight gears to improve your miles per gallon. An additional Stop and Start Engine System is implemented as well to upgrade fuel-economy ratings.
Design, Style and Trim Levels
With the new model refresh, the 2017 Toyota Highlander has undergone some significant style and design upgrades. The biggest change to the revamped Highlander is a new front end. Featuring new upper and lower grille designs that will employ trim-specific finishes, the Toyota Highlander will turn heads. Standard LE, LE Plus and XLE trim levels will have a silver painted grille finish that is upgraded to a chrome painted finish for Limited and Platinum trim levels. A refreshed taillight design will add to the style of the new Highlander as well.
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If you choose to wait for the arrival of the 2017 Toyota Highlander in fall of 2016, you will benefit from an expanded trim lineup. Gas-powered Highlander editions will be available in six well-equipped trim levels that include an all-new sport-tuned Highlander SE trim that features a dark painted grille design. Should you choose the Highlander Hybrid, you will find that there are now four trim levels to choose from, offering a more diverse selection for discerning drivers. Your exterior color choices will improve as well, adding three new color options that include — Celestial Silver Metallic, Toasted Walnut Pearl and Salsa Red Pearl for Highlander SE models.
Safety plays another major role in the refreshed design of the future Toyota Highlander. New editions will now offer the Toyota Safety Sense P package of collision-prevention technology. With a Pre-Collision System, Forward Collision Warning, Lane Departure Alert, Automatic High Beams and Dynamic Radar Cruise Control at your disposal, you and your family will be safer than ever. The brand-exclusive Bird’s Eye View Camera system with revolutionary Perimeter Scan feature will further augment your safety when backing out of the driveway or parking stalls.
READ MORE: What is Toyota Safety Sense and How Does it Improve Safety?
Armed with a 2017 Toyota Highlander vs 2016 Toyota Highlander comparison, you can easily see the changes that have been made to the class-leading crossover, each making the Toyota Highlander even more impressive. For more information on what the refreshed Toyota Highlander will bring to the table, be sure to check back with the Toyota of Greensburg Blog. We expect to see the 2017 Toyota Highlander join the Toyota of Greensburg inventory later this fall, so be ready to schedule a test drive.
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