2014 Toyota Highlander Limited Platinum V6 4dr All-Wheel Drive

Overview

The Toyota Highlander is a mid-size sport utility vehicle, engineered with Toyota's legendary quality and designed to stand out. A smooth performer, the Highlander also boasts progressive safety technologies and a spacious, flexible interior that seats up to eight in comfort; an available flip-up rear liftgate window provides quick access to the cargo area. The Highlander enters its third generation in 2014, offering additional standard features and technologies, as well as increased cargo capacity and more refined styling inside and out. The Highlander is offered in both front-wheel and all-wheel drive configurations, with a choice of six trim levels: LE (FWD only), LE V6, LE Plus V6, XLE V6, Limited V6 and Limited Platinum V6. The LE is powered by a 185-hp 2.7-liter four-cylinder engine, while all other trims get the 270-hp 3.5-liter V6 engine; both are mated to a revised six-speed automatic transmission with manual shift mode. The LE/LE V6 trims are equipped with 18-inch aluminum wheels, air conditioning, cruise control and Entune audio, featuring a 6.1-inch touch-screen display, CD/MP3 player, USB port and Bluetooth wireless connectivity/music streaming. The LE Plus gets a power liftgate, fog lights, Softex-accented upholstery, three-zone automatic climate control and HD/satellite radio, while the XLE adds a power moonroof, roof rails, full Softex upholstery and passive entry/start, as well as the Navigation and App Suite, including an 8-inch touch-screen with split screen display, voice activation, internet access and mobile device integration. Limited trims are further outfitted with 19-inch Chrometec wheels, LED daytime running lights, leather upholstery, heated/ventilated front seats and premium JBL audio, with the Limited Platinum adding a panoramic moonroof, heated rear seats and a heated steering wheel. Standard safety features include anti-lock disc brakes with brake assist, electronic stability/traction control systems, backup camera, front side-impact airbags, driver knee airbag, front passenger seat cushion airbag (new for 2014) and overhead curtain airbags; a Blind Spot Monitor, Rear Cross-Traffic Alert and rear parking sensors are standard on Limited/Limited Platinum trims. Additionally, a new Driver Technology Package is available, offering Dynamic Radar Cruise Control with Pre-Collision System and Lane Departure Alert with Automatic High Beam Headlights, as well as Safety Connect. For 2014, the Highlander is a complete redesign inside and out.