If you’ve been looking for an SUV to drive your family around, no doubt you’ve run across the 2021 Toyota Highlander. This SUV is an excellent choice for any family or traveler. Here at Toyota City, you’ll find the high-quality dependability that marks all Toyota vehicles while enjoying some luxurious features you wouldn’t get in other vehicles at the same price.
An Overview of the 2021 Toyota Highlander
The Toyota Highlander is a well-known SUV with a track record of excellence. This mid-sized crossover is geared toward families with three-row capabilities, ample storage, and thoughtful safety features. The 2021 models released for the year 2020 also offer some new features that make it stand out among its competition and make it well worth the price.
Powertrain and Transmission
All the new Highlander models come equipped with a V-6 engine, eight-speed automatic transmission, and your choice of either all- or front-wheel drive. It offers stable handling so you can be sure it will transport your family with ease and safety.
These models also come with a choice for hybrid transmission, which helps to cut down on fuel costs. It combines two electric motors with a four-cylinder motor as well as continuously variable automatic transmission and your choice of front- or all-wheel drive.
Interior and Exterior Design
Whether you’re trying to travel with a crowd or pack some serious luggage, the Highlanders offer ample space for your needs. The headroom and foot room is also satisfactory when compared with other SUVs in the same price point.
The exterior is sleeker than the previous years with a low-profile design. Higher-end trims also offer features like black accents, moonroofs, and more.
Technological Features
The Highlanders come with touchscreens that increase in size as you increase your trim level. All models include Android Auto, AppleCarplay, Amazon Alexa, Bluetooth streaming, Wi-Fi hotspot capability, and five USB charging ports. You also have optional built-in navigation, wireless charging pads, a digital rearview mirror, and an upgraded JBL audio system if you choose a higher-end trim.
Pricing
The new Toyota Highlander’s basic model starts out at around $36,000, which gives you a standard three-row SUV without all the bells and whistles. This year’s line offers seven different models- L, LE, Hybrid, XLE, XSE, Limited, and Platinum.
The Platinum model offers every extra feature you can think of and caps off at around $50, 000. We recommend the mid-range XLE trim, which comes in at around $43,000 and gives you a perfect combination of practicality and luxury.
New Features
The 2021 lineup of Toyota Highlanders has added some new unique features to different models. These changes give you a noticeable upgrade from the previous year in terms of looks and performance.
An Upgraded Safety System
All the models in the 2021 lineup come equipped with the upgraded Toyota Safety Sense 2.5+ system, a suite of integrated safety technologies that help minimize the risk of vehicle accidents. It includes features like daylight and low-light pedestrian detection, adaptive cruise control, automatic emergency braking, lane-keeping assistance, lane-centering assistance, road sign assistance, and automatic high-beam headlights.
Upgraded Headlights
Certain models of the new Highlanders now have LED projector headlights. These include the L, LE, and XLE trims.
A Completely New Trim
Perhaps the newest, most unique change to the Highlander models is the addition of the new XSE trim. This sport-inspired trim proves that family cars don’t have to be boring. It spices things up with a more sporty exterior design with black accents, an optional red leatherette interior, and unique 20-inch alloy wheels.
This particular trim has the same V-6 engine as the rest of the models. However, the upgraded suspension and steering calibration systems offer a totally different driving experience for the more adventurous drivers.
You won’t be disappointed if you choose to purchase the new Toyota Highlander. With its stable powertrain system, a wide range of trims and customizations, and upgraded safety systems, this SUV is perfect for any family. Contact us at Toyota City today to get more information about this excellent SUV!
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