As far as three row family vehicles go, the 2017 Toyota Highlander receives high praise. Not only does its interior boast plenty of room for a growing family, it’s also small enough to maneuver wherever it needs to go.
What’s more, most trim levels come standard with a powerful V6 engine, capable of quick acceleration and good fuel mileage. The 2017 Highlander owners also benefit from the new standard Safety Sense package (which includes autonomous braking).
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Vehicle Highlights
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Vehicle Class
SUV
MSRP
Starting at $30,630
MPG
Up to 20 city / 24 highway
Fuel Type
Unleaded Regular (19.2 gal)
Seating
8
Drivetrain
FWD
Horsepower
Up to 185 hp
Towing Capacity
1,500 to 5,000 lbs
Engine Options
V-6 3.5 L/211
Body Types
& Trim Options
LE I4 4dr Front-wheel Drive
LE V6 4dr Front-wheel Drive
LE V6 4dr All-wheel Drive
LE Plus V6 4dr Front-wheel Drive
LE Plus V6 4dr All-wheel Drive
XLE V6 4dr Front-wheel Drive
SE V6 4dr Front-wheel Drive
XLE V6 4dr All-wheel Drive
SE V6 4dr All-wheel Drive
Limited V6 4dr Front-wheel Drive
Limited V6 4dr All-wheel Drive
Limited Platinum V6 4dr Front-wheel Drive
Limited Platinum V6 4dr All-wheel Drive
Awards & Rankings
- Finalist 2017 Best 3-Row SUV for the Money
- Finalist 2017 Best 3-Row SUV for Families
Dimensions
193″ L x 76″ W x 68″ H
Features & Specs
Interior
- 2 First row LCD monitors
- Second Row Bucket Seats
- 6 speakers
- Adaptive Cruise Control
- Alarm
- AM/FM/Satellite radio
- Audio and cruise controls on steering wheel
- Auto Climate Control
- Aux Audio Inputs
- AWD/4WD
- Bluetooth
- CD player
- Diversity antenna
- Entune internet access
- Fold Flat Rear Seats
- MP3 decoder
- Navigation
- Power Driver Seat
- Primary monitor touchscreen
- Rear Bench Seats
- Speed sensitive volume
- Stability Control
- Steering-wheel mounted audio controls
- Third-row seating
- Trip Computer
- USB Inputs
- Voice activated radio
- Window grid antenna
- Wireless phone connectivity
Exterior
- Body-colored door handles
- Body-colored front and rear bumpers
- Fully galvanized steel body material
- Heated door mirrors
- Liftgate rear cargo door
- Power door mirrors
- Rear bumper with black rub strip
- Rear lip spoiler
- Silver grille
- Spoiler
- Turn signal indicator mirrors
- Wheel well moldings
Safety
- 3 third row head restraints
- 3 manual adjustable third row head restraints
- 3-point second row center seatbelt
- 3 point rear center seatbelt
- 3 rear head restraints
- 4 wheel disc brakes
- ABS
- Adjustable front head restraints
- Brake assist
- Compact spare tire
- Curtain first, second, and third row overhead airbag
- Daytime running lights
- Driver and passenger front-impact airbags
- Dual front impact airbags
- Dual front side impact airbags
- Electronic stability
- Four-wheel ABS brakes
- Front passenger airbag occupancy sensor
- Front seatbelt pre-tensioners
- Height adjustable front seatbelts
- Immobilizer
- Knee airbag
- Manual adjustable front head restraints
- Occupant sensing airbags
- Panic alarm
- Power door locks
- Pre-Collision System (PCS)
- Rear child safety locks
- Remote keyless entry
- Security system pre-wiring
- Side-impact bars
- Tailgate/rear door lock
- Tailgate/rear door lock included with power door locks
- Traction control
- Underbody mounted spare tire w/crankdown
Optional
- 1 second row LCD monitor
- 1 wireless headphone
- A/V remote
- Body-colored rear bumper with black rub strip
- Bodyside moldings
- Class I trailering with hitch
- First aid kit
- Front and rear mud flaps
- Headphones
- Metallic paint
- Paint with stripe
- Pinstripe
- Rear step bumper
- Entertainment system inc. DVD
- Remote activated perimeter/approach lights
- Roof rack
- Running boards
- Security system
- Trailer hitch
Is the 2017 Toyota Tacoma right for you?
Pros
- Large size interior for families
- Good fuel economy
- High-tech safety features come standard
- Strong V6 engine
- Quiet ride
Cons
- Less roomy third row seating
- Long reach for touchscreen usage
- Four-cylinder engine for base model
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