Toyota Highlander is a seven to eight-seat medium-size vehicle in the SUV category. For the 2014 model year, there are five trim-lines to choose from with two different gas engines that produce from 185 to 270 horsepower.
2014 Highlander has a relatively short wheelbase ( 109.8 in) and a wider body structure compared to vehicles of similar length and class. It is relatively heavier with curb weight of 4134 - 4509 lbs.
2014 Highlander seats from seven to eight adults. It has class-leading first-row passenger room on only two measurements - legs and head - and larger than average room for first-row passengers on shoulders and hips. When it comes to second-row passenger room, Highlander ia a class-leader on only one measurement - hips - and has a larger than average room for second-row passengers on legs, shoulders, and head.
Trim | 2014 Highlander LE | 2014 Highlander LE Plus | 2014 Highlander XLE | 2014 Highlander Limited | 2014 Highlander Limited Platinum |
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Starging MSRP | $29,215 | $32,740 | $36,040 | $39,640 | $42,130 |
Engine | 2.7L Inline-4 | 3.5L V-6 | 3.5L V-6 | 3.5L V-6 | 3.5L V-6 |
HP | 185 hp | 270 hp | 270 hp | 270 hp | 270 hp |
Drivetrain | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
City | 20 MPG | 19 MPG | 19 MPG | 19 MPG | 19 MPG |
Highway | 25 MPG | 25 MPG | 25 MPG | 25 MPG | 25 MPG |
Combined | 22 MPG | 21 MPG | 21 MPG | 21 MPG | 21 MPG |
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2014 Highlander SUV comes in five trim levels, with an average price that is $569 more compared to its rivals. With a heavier body, and on average less powerful engine, Highlander has higher-than-average combined fuel economy of 21 mpg.