What's New for the 2018 Toyota Highlander?

The Toyota Highlander has been a popular vehicle in the Toyota lineup for almost two decades and it is an eye-catching and well-equipped vehicle selection for buyers looking for a large SUV. The 2018 Highlander is one of only a handful of SUVs that offer a spacious third-row seating area, and it stands apart in this group because of its uniquely curvaceous body style. While the norm in this vehicle class is a boxy shape, buyers may love the refreshingly refined exterior of the Highlander.

The interior of the 2018 Highlander continues to be well-designed, but there are some new additions to be aware of. When you visit our Toyota dealership, you will discover that the 2018 model has a new infotainment feature. In addition, there are more charging ports, cup holders and air vents throughout the interior to make your time on the road more comfortable and convenient.

Trims & Features

You may be enticed to test drive the new Highlander for 2018 simply because of the new features and design available. However, you cannot make a final buying decision without exploring the six trim options available. With each Highlander trim level, you will find that the price and standard features fluctuate. These trim options for the Highlander are the I4 LE, the V6 LE, the V6 XLE, the V6 SE, the Limited and the V6 Limited Platinum.

Despite the fact that each trim level for 2018 has its own set of features, some features are found in all trim levels. These shared features include a backup camera, adaptive cruise control, cruise control and sound functions on the leather steering wheel, six speakers for the high-quality sound system, speed adaptive sound control, reclining seats in the middle row, power seat adjustments for the front row, power windows and locks, power steering and several other features.

Horsepower

The power that you enjoy behind the wheel of your next SUV is a top concern, and you can experience the driving experience that the Highlander can deliver when you visit our dealership in person for a test drive. Some of the mechanical features in the 2018 model include direct fuel injection, stability control, descent control, traction control, eight-speed automated transmission, four-wheel independent suspension, stabilization bars and other mechanical features. The primary engine available with most trim levels gives you 295 horsepower as well as 263 foot-pounds of torque. This is a 3.5-liter, six-cylinder engine, and you can learn about this and other engine options available by visiting our dealership.

Safety

You may plan to spend ample time on the road behind the wheel of your new Highlander, so you understandably are concerned about safety. The 2018 Highlander received stellar safety test results from the NHTSA, U.S. News and the IIHS. The NHTSA issued a superior grade for overall safety for this SUV. U.S. News gave the 2018 Highlander a 9.3 score based on a 10-point grading system. The IIHS ranked this SUV in five safety areas, and the Highlander received the best marks possible in each tested area.

When you are focused on safety, you may want to know which safety features are in the Highlander. You will be pleased to learn that each of the six trim levels available is loaded with safety features from bumper to bumper. This includes features like headrests and airbags, a pre-collision warning system, fog lights, auto-delay off headlamps and daytime running lights. It also includes child safety latches and door locks, rear solid brakes, front ventilated disc brakes, tire pressure monitoring, engine immobilization and several others.

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