Release Date of the 2017 Toyota Highlander
If you are familiar with the Toyota brand, you already know the 2016 Toyota Highlander is a fan favorite and a class leader among three-row midsize crossovers. Tailor-made for families, the Toyota Highlander checks all the boxes. With the upcoming debut of the refreshed 2017 Toyota Highlander at the New York International Auto Show on March 23, the family-friendly crossover has become even more dynamic. Take a closer look at the design and release date of the 2017 Toyota Highlander at Toyota of Greensburg to see what the new edition brings to the table.
When Will the 2017 Toyota Highlander Arrive in Greensburg PA?
First and foremost, everyone wants to know when the 2017 Toyota Highlander will arrive at dealerships. Featuring a new design, the revamped Toyota Highlander is expected to arrive at dealerships in the fall of 2016. When it arrives, you can expect to see an expanded Toyota Highlander model lineup. Toyota Highlander Hybrid models will now be available in four well-equipped and luxurious trim levels. Gas-powered Toyota Highlander editions will be available in six trim levels and will add a sporty Highlander SE trim, complete with a sport-tuned suspension and style upgrades.
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2017 Toyota Highlander Design Highlights and Performance Specs
Several new elements will be incorporated into the 2017 Toyota Highlander design that will amplify style, performance and safety. Across the board, the Toyota Highlander will receive new upper and lower grille designs that will feature a unique finish for each trim level. Standard trim levels will feature a silver painted finish, upper trim levels will employ a chrome painted finish and the sporty SE trim level will add a dark paint treatment.
Under the hood, the 2017 Toyota Highlander will employ a refined 3.5-liter Direct Injection V-6 engine that will be more powerful and more efficient. The new engine option will be mated to a responsive and exclusive Direct Shift eight-speed automatic transmission that will improve your driving experience and fuel economy. Efficiency numbers will be improved even further with the implementation of a new Stop and Start Engine System. The standard 2.7-liter four-cylinder engine and Highlander Hybrid powertrain will remain largely unchanged.
Safety is another asset of the 2017 Toyota Highlander that will appeal to Greensburg-area families. Available with the Toyota Safety Sense P package, the reenergized Toyota Highlander can be equipped with a Pedestrian Pre-Collision System, Lane Departure Alert and Automatic High Beams. Together these collision-prevention elements will help protect you and your family. Another new element designed to improve safety is the Toyota Bird’s Eye View Camera system with Perimeter Scan. Providing you with a panoramic and 360-degree view of your surroundings, this feature will make backing out of the driveway much safer.
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Are you looking for a new midsize crossover that is family friendly? Look no further than the Toyota Highlander. A class leader, the Toyota Highlander is athletic, stylish, efficient and loaded with features. With the release date of the 2017 Toyota Highlander fast approaching this fall, however, you may want to wait until the next-generation arrives. Boasting improved performance, style and safety, we can’t wait to get behind the wheel of the revamped crossover. Keep an eye on the Toyota of Greensburg inventory for the arrival of the upgraded Highlander this coming fall.
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