New 2017 Toyota Highlander Power and Fuel-Economy Numbers
Here at Toyota of Greensburg, we love what the family-friendly Toyota Highlander brings to the table. Room for seven or eight passengers, an arsenal of potent engine options and a smorgasbord of innovative features highlight the Toyota Highlander design. With the debut of the refreshed 2017 Toyota Highlander, you can expect an even more impressive design. A new six-cylinder engine under the hood is a fan favorite and with the release of new 2017 Toyota Highlander power and fuel-economy numbers we have concrete evidence.
Official 2017 Toyota Highlander Engine Options and Performance Specs
At the heart of the refreshed 2017 Toyota Highlander design is a reinvigorated six-cylinder powertrain. The new Toyota Highlander 3.5-liter V-6 employs Toyota D-4S technology with both direct and port fuel injection. These elements result in an impressive 296 horsepower and 263 pound-feet of torque — an increase of 25 horsepower and 15 pound-feet of torque. In addition to the new 3.5-liter V-6, the 2017 Toyota Highlander provides a standard 185-horsepower 2.7-liter four-cylinder and a modified hybrid powertrain.
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Mated to a new eight-speed Direct Shift automatic transmission and new Stop and Start Engine System, the V-6-powered Toyota Highlander makes an impressive 20 mpg in the city and 27 mpg on the highway with Dynamic Torque Control All-Wheel Drive. Current Toyota Highlander models make 18 mpg in the city and 24 mpg on the highway for comparison. If fuel economy is your goal, the 2017 Toyota Highlander Hybrid adds the refreshed six-cylinder to its hybrid drivetrain to manufacture 306 horsepower and achieve 30 mpg in the city and 28 mpg on the highway.
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An added asset of the V-6-powered 2017 Toyota Highlander is a standard tow package. With a power-packed engine and rough-n-tumble towing package at your disposal, the Toyota Highlander will tow up to 5,000 pounds. The standard tow package adds a heavy-duty radiator with engine oil cooler, 200-watt fan coupling, additional transmission oil cooler and a heavy-duty 150-amp alternator.
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An elite option for Greensburg-area families, the 2017 Toyota Highlander promises to check all the boxes. Delve deeper into the new 2017 Toyota Highlander power and fuel-economy numbers to see what the refreshed family hauler brings to the table. Be sure to keep an eye on the Toyota of Greensburg inventory for the arrival of the 2017 Toyota Highlander later this year.
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