[WOW] 2017 Toyota Highlander First Drive™
Please watch: "AMAZING !!! 1937 Bugatti 57SC sells for record $9.7 million at Amelia" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2z11bcXc4jE -~-~~-~~~-~~-~- Here's why the 2017 Toyota Highlander is better than ever before, why it will still be shunned by the enthusiast crowd, and why it will continue selling in droves. Toyota's latest take on the midsize crossover is attractive enough, but it's not going to stand out from the crowd. A new pyramid-shaped grille is the biggest change from previous Highlanders, and it joins new taillights to keep the 2017 model looking fresh. Big changes can be found in the Highlander's engine bay. A new 3.5-liter V6 puts out 295 horsepower and 263 pound-feet of torque. That's 25 more ponies and 15 more lb-ft than before, and, while it's not as quick as a V6 EcoBoost Ford Explorer, you can feel the extra power from behind the wheel. Base LE models are still saddled with the old 2.7-liter four-cylinder, which is probably best avoided. There's also a new eight-speed automatic transmission in the V6-equipped Highlander for 2017, replacing the old six-speed unit. That helps eke out a bit more fuel economy from the big V6, which is rated at 21 miles per gallon in the city, 27 on the highway, and 23 combined for front-drive versions. Drop one mpg across the board if you choose all-wheel drive. All 2017 Highlander models get Toyota Safety Sense standard. That package includes forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, lane-departure warning, lane-keep assist, and adaptive cruise control. A blind-spot warning system with rear cross-traffic alert comes on everything but the LE and LE Plus models. In addition to the smooth ride, ample space is another selling point for the Highlander. Depending on the package and trim level, Highlanders can seat seven or eight passengers, or, with the third row stowed, hold 42.3 cubic feet of stuff in the cargo area. Fold both rear rows and there are 82.3 cubes at your disposal. Toyota has given a whole bunch of crossover buyers exactly what they want. The 2017 Highlander is innocuously styled, comfortable to drive or ride in, and roomy. There really aren't any glaring faults to complain about, as long as you're willing to concede that some buyers just want a reliable vehicle to haul their families and their stuff. For that, the Highlander is a perfectly reasonable choice. But if that's all you want to do, you really should take a look at the equally unexciting but even more practical Toyota Sienna minivan, too. ====================== Music: www.bensound.com
Please watch: "AMAZING !!! 1937 Bugatti 57SC sells for record $9.7 million at Amelia" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2z11bcXc4jE -~-~~-~~~-~~-~- Here's why the 2017 Toyota Highlander is better than ever before, why it will still be shunned by the enthusiast crowd, and why it will continue selling in droves. Toyota's latest take on the midsize crossover is attractive enough, but it's not going to stand out from the crowd. A new pyramid-shaped grille is the biggest change from previous Highlanders, and it joins new taillights to keep the 2017 model looking fresh. Big changes can be found in the Highlander's engine bay. A new 3.5-liter V6 puts out 295 horsepower and 263 pound-feet of torque. That's 25 more ponies and 15 more lb-ft than before, and, while it's not as quick as a V6 EcoBoost Ford Explorer, you can feel the extra power from behind the wheel. Base LE models are still saddled with the old 2.7-liter four-cylinder, which is probably best avoided. There's also a new eight-speed automatic transmission in the V6-equipped Highlander for 2017, replacing the old six-speed unit. That helps eke out a bit more fuel economy from the big V6, which is rated at 21 miles per gallon in the city, 27 on the highway, and 23 combined for front-drive versions. Drop one mpg across the board if you choose all-wheel drive. All 2017 Highlander models get Toyota Safety Sense standard. That package includes forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, lane-departure warning, lane-keep assist, and adaptive cruise control. A blind-spot warning system with rear cross-traffic alert comes on everything but the LE and LE Plus models. In addition to the smooth ride, ample space is another selling point for the Highlander. Depending on the package and trim level, Highlanders can seat seven or eight passengers, or, with the third row stowed, hold 42.3 cubic feet of stuff in the cargo area. Fold both rear rows and there are 82.3 cubes at your disposal. Toyota has given a whole bunch of crossover buyers exactly what they want. The 2017 Highlander is innocuously styled, comfortable to drive or ride in, and roomy. There really aren't any glaring faults to complain about, as long as you're willing to concede that some buyers just want a reliable vehicle to haul their families and their stuff. For that, the Highlander is a perfectly reasonable choice. But if that's all you want to do, you really should take a look at the equally unexciting but even more practical Toyota Sienna minivan, too. ====================== Music: www.bensound.com