10. 2016 Toyota Highlander
What’s New?
The 2016 Toyota Highlander is generally unchanged from the previous model year. Insignificant upgrades include the standard towing package on all V6 models.
Exterior Features
The notable exterior features include variable intermittent wipers, rear liftgate door, privacy glass, underbody-mounted spare tire, fixed liftgate window, intermittent rear wiper, cargo tie downs and rear spoiler.
Source: edmunds.com
Interior Features
The Highlander has spacious first- and second-row seats. The 3rd-row seats are not broad enough to comfortably suitable for adults, but children will have sufficient space.
Test drivers love the multiple, enormous storage bins throughout the cabin of Highlander, and general cargo capacity is excellent for the class.
Standard features include Bluetooth, a rearview camera, a USB port and the Toyota’s Entune touchscreen infotainment system.
Technology
Auxiliary audio input, Bluetooth wireless data link for hands-free phones, and Audio and cruise controls on steering wheel and a USB with external media control.
Entune Audio Plus that comes with a Connected Navigation App – Access extra entertainment with SiriusXM Satellite Radio and also HD Radio features.
Engine/ Fuel Efficiency
The entry-level engine of Highlander stays a 2.7-liter 4-cylinder with 184 lb-ft of torque and185 horsepower. Front-wheel drive is required with this engine. EPA fuel economy approximations are 25 MPG on the highway and 20 MPG in the city.
Source: toyota.com
Safety
Safety measures have been incredibly considered with the dual front side-mounted airbags and the Child seat anchors. Passenger airbag detecting deactivation and the Front, rear and 3rd-row head airbags.
