2016 Toyota Highlander – Driven
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Toyota Highlander – Driven
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Year:2016
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Engine:V6
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Transmission:six-speed automatic
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Horsepower @ RPM:270 @ 6200
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MPG(Cty):19
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MPG(Hwy):25
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Torque @ RPM:248 @ 4700
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Displacement:3.5 L
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0-60 time:7.6 sec. (Est.)
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Top Speed:115 mph (Est.)
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Layout:Front Engine; Front Drive
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Toyota’s popular crossover preps for a refresh
The current Highlander has been around since 2014 when it received an extensive, ground-up remake. Now in the 2016 model year, the Highlander soldiers on unchanged. That won’t be the case for 2017, however, as Toyota will give the three-row crossover a mild facelift to match the all-new 3.5-liter V-6 borrowed from the new Tacoma.
Still, the 2016 is a relevant vehicle, offering families a reasonably priced vehicle with plenty of all-round capability, including seating for seven, towing up to 5,000 pounds, and the option of a hybrid drivetrain and AWD. What’s more, the Highlander offers these things at a reasonable fee, with prices starting around $30,000. My tester, fitted with the mid-grade LE Plus package, lists for $34,795.
Since the Highlander is slotted as such a family-friendly vehicle, it worked out perfectly that I had family in town, necessitating the need for a third-row seat. Though there are other crossovers and full-size SUVs with gobs more space, the Highlander seemed up to the task. The third row did prove to be rather limiting in terms of legroom, but four adults and a four-year-old in a car seat fit well enough.
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