The Toyota Highlander is an all-new third-generation crossover that features refined exterior and interior design, while the overall design of a city car perfectly combines the power and strength of a modern SUV.
Compared to the previous generation, the new product has significantly increased in size (this is exact data. That was taken from the official website of Toyota):
- length is - 4865 mm;
- width - 1925 mm;
- height - 1730 mm;
- wheelbase length - 2790 mm;
- magnitude ground clearance- 200 mm;
- curb vehicle weight - 2000 kg (2.7 L), 2135 kg (3.5 L)
The consumer can choose from a wide range of body colors - pearl-white mother-of-pearl, beige, blue-gray, blue, silver, ash-gray, dark blue, bright red, as well as black.
Exterior of New Toyota Highlander 2014
The new city car Toyota Highlander 2014 is as practical as possible, comfortable and perfect, where not only the driver, but also the passenger can feel comfortable enough. Chrome accents, stylish LED headlights and a trapezoidal radiator grille are the main advantages of a bold and daring exterior.
The strength and power of the crossover is maximally emphasized by eighteen or nineteen-inch rims, as well as wheel arches. The menacing exterior design of the model was borrowed from Toyota Tundra, which is distinguished by a pronounced bulge of the ribbed hood. The massive door allows you to freely carry out various loading of goods with maximum comfort. parking lights positioned high enough to prevent road dust contamination.
At the rear, the New Toyota Highlander 2014 is less striking, but functional and practical, due to the presence of a massive rectangular tailgate with convenient access to the trunk, a compressed bumper, which is made of unpainted plastic and shades of parking lights.
Multifunctionality and high quality interior trims are the main advantages of a modern Toyota crossover Highlander. It can accommodate up to eight people on board, with the third row seats designed for three adults with an increase of eleven centimeters at the rear. Reinforced rear suspension.
The interior of the third generation car is equipped with a multifunction steering wheel, a modified instrument cluster with a multifunctional four-inch color screen and reliable two radii. The dashboard, which is distinguished by smooth lines, is perfectly combined with the stylish shelf located at the bottom of the front panel. The six-inch touchscreen color display, which is located on the center console, is fully responsible for the settings of the phone, various auxiliary functions of the car and multimedia equipment. At the same time, this display is responsible for displaying navigational maps and high-quality images from the rear view camera.
IN basic equipment there is a convenient and quite ergonomic climate control unit inside the vehicle. The owner of the crossover will especially like the presence of a modern JBL premium audio system with twelve powerful speakers and an entertainment complex for passengers in the back rows.
The volume of the trunk of the Toyota Highlander 3rd generation 2014 is 195/269 liters and 529/1872 liters with the rear seats folded.
It is worth noting that the SUV in terms of spaciousness is not inferior to most large imposing jeeps, thanks to the presence of a free third row of seats, while the main characteristics are as high as possible, which allows using transport for suburban trips and regular operation in urban environments.
Today the Highlander is available in four trim levels - Comfort, Elegance, Prestige and Premium. If we consider the most popular two configurations (they are only offered in Russia) - Elegance and Prestige, then each of them includes:
- leather braiding of the steering wheel;
- interior leather upholstery;
- stylish curtains in the luggage compartment;
- there are rain sensors and special cruise control;
- the ability to adjust the steering column by tilt angle;
- the rearview mirror is automatically dimmed if necessary;
- electric tailgate;
- modern folding mirrors;
- keyless access comfort system;
- there is a heating system for the steering wheel, front and rear seats, mirrors, windshield;
- three-ton type of climate control;
- system of exchange rate stability and assistance at the start on the rise;
- traction control system;
- as a complex passive safety there are active head restraints, seat belt pretensioners, curtain airbags, as well as side and front airbags.
General info for Toyota Highlander 3 2014
- the front-wheel drive version of the crossover is equipped with a four-cylinder 1AR-FE engine with a volume of 2.7 liters (188 hp);
- the all-wheel drive car has a V6 engine with a 2GR-FE engine, the volume of which is 3.5 liters and the maximum power is 249 horsepower;
- engine type - only gasoline;
- the level of environmental friendliness of all engines - Euro 5;
- rechargeable battery - 65 / h;
- transmission - only 6-speed automatic;
- front independent suspension on amortization struts;
- multi-link rear suspension;
- informative electric power steering;
- the presence of two-piston brakes with ventilated discs on the front axle;
- discs with single-piston mechanisms are located on rear wheels Oh.
Passport data Toyota Highlander 2014 2.7 liters:
- number of cylinders - 4 pcs. (in-line arrangement);
- the exact volume of the engine is 2672 cubic meters. cm.;
- maximum power - 188 HP (138 kW). 5800 rpm;
- torque - 252 Nm at 4200 rpm;
- number of valves - 16 pcs .;
- maximum speed Toyota Highlander III - 180 km / h;
- acceleration from 0 to 100 km / h - 10.3 s;
- fuel consumption (city / highway / combined cycle) per 100 km of run - 13.3 / 7.9 / 9.9 liters.
Passport data Toyota Highlander 2014 3.5 liters:
- number of cylinders - 6 pcs. (in-line arrangement);
- the exact volume of the engine is 3456 cubic meters. cm.;
- maximum power - 249 HP (183 kW). 6200 rpm;
- torque - 337 Nm at 4700 rpm;
- number of valves - 24 pcs .;
- maximum speed - 180 km / h;
- acceleration from 0 to 100 km / h - 8.7 s;
- consumption Toyota fuel Highlander 3 2014 (city / highway / mixed cycle) per 100 km - 14.4 / 8.4 / 10.6 liters.
Toyota Highlander 2014 price for complete set
Car price in Ukraine:
- Comfort 2,7L, 6АТ - 564 603 UAH.
- Elegance 2,7L, 6АТ - 654,069 UAH.
- Comfort 3,5L, 6АТ - 668 329 UAH.
- Elegance 3,5L, 6АТ - 750,066 UAH.
- Prestige 3,5L, 6АТ - 794 161 UAH.
- Premium 3,5L, 6АТ? 828 471 UAH.
Video review and test drive:
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The seven-seat crossover Toyota Highlander of the 3rd generation is based on the extended platform of the Camry sedan. In the Russian specification, the model has two gasoline power units: 2.7-liter "four" with a return of 188 hp (252 Nm) and a 3.5-liter V6 with 249 hp. (337 Nm). Both motors work in conjunction with a 6-speed automatic transmission, while the "younger" of the engines is used in the front-wheel drive configuration of the car, and the "senior" - in the all-wheel drive.
The Toyota Highlander plug-in all-wheel drive system is based on a front-wheel drive circuit, which is complemented by an electromagnetic clutch for connecting rear axle... Up to 50% of thrust can be directed backwards, there is a possibility forced blocking using the button.
The car's suspension is independent with MacPherson struts and a double wishbone rear structure borrowed from the Lexus RX.
Fuel consumption Toyota Highlander with 188-horsepower engine in mixed driving mode is about 9.9 liters. The more powerful 249 hp unit provides an average consumption of 10.6 liters.
Specifications Toyota Highlander with 2.7 and 3.5 liter engines:
| Parameter | Toyota Highlander 2.7 188 HP | Toyota Highlander 3.5 249 HP |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | ||
| engine's type | petrol | |
| Injection type | distributed | |
| Pressurization | No | |
| Number of cylinders | 4 | 6 |
| Arrangement of cylinders | inline | V-shaped |
| Number of valves per cylinder | 4 | |
| Volume, cubic meters cm. | 2672 | 3456 |
| Power, h.p. (at rpm) | 188 (5800) | 249 (6200) |
| 252 (4200) | 337 (4700) | |
| Transmission | ||
| Drive unit | front | plug-in full |
| Transmission | 6АКПП | |
| Suspension | ||
| Front suspension type | independent Macpherson | |
| A type rear suspension | independent multi-link | |
| Brake system | ||
| Front brakes | ventilated disc | |
| Rear brakes | disk | |
| Steering | ||
| Amplifier type | electric | |
| Tires and rims | ||
| Tire size | 245/55 R19 | |
| Disk size | 7.5Jx19 | |
| Fuel | ||
| Fuel type | AI-95 | |
| Environmental class | Euro 5 | |
| Tank volume, l | 72 | |
| Fuel consumption | ||
| Urban cycle, l / 100 km | 13.3 | 14.4 |
| Country cycle, l / 100 km | 7.9 | 8.4 |
| Combined cycle, l / 100 km | 9.9 | 10.6 |
| dimensions | ||
| Number of seats | 7 | |
| Number of doors | 5 | |
| Length, mm | 4865 | |
| Width, mm | 1925 | |
| Height, mm | 1730 | |
| Wheelbase, mm | 2790 | |
| Front wheel track, mm | 1635 | |
| Rear wheel track, mm | 1650 | |
| Front overhang, mm | 950 | |
| Rear overhang, mm | 1125 | |
| Trunk volume (min / max), l | 269/813 | |
| Ground clearance (clearance), mm | 197 | |
| Weight | ||
| Curb, kg | 1955-2015 | 2080-2140 |
| Full, kg | 2620 | 2740 |
| Maximum mass of the trailer (equipped with brakes), kg | 680 | 2000 |
| Maximum mass of the trailer (not equipped with brakes), kg | 680 | 700 |
| Dynamic characteristics | ||
| Maximum speed, km / h | 180 | |
| Acceleration time to 100 km / h, s | 10.3 | 8.7 |
Toyota Highlander engines
| Parameter | 2.7 188 HP | 3.5 249 hp |
|---|---|---|
| Engine code | 1AR-FE | 2GR-FE |
| engine's type | gasoline without turbocharging | |
| Supply system | distributed injection, dual electronic valve timing system Dual VVT-i, two camshafts (DOHC), timing chain drive | |
| Number of cylinders | 4 | 6 |
| Arrangement of cylinders | inline | V-shaped |
| Number of valves | 16 | 24 |
| Cylinder diameter, mm | 90.0 | 94.0 |
| Piston stroke, mm | 105.0 | 83.0 |
| Compression ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Working volume, cubic meters cm. | 2672 | 3456 |
| Power, h.p. (at rpm) | 188 (5800) | 249 (6200) |
| Torque, N * m (at rpm) | 252 (4200) | 337 (4700) |
2.7 1AR-FE 188 HP
The four-cylinder 16-valve 2.7 engine with the 1AR-FE index was developed on the basis of the 2.5-liter 2AR-FE. The engine block is cast from an aluminum alloy, the crankshaft is equipped with eight counterweights and two balance shafts... The gas distribution mechanism is made of two-shaft (DOHC) with the Dual VVT-i system and chain driven... TO design features engine include variable intake manifold (ACIS), throttle electronically controlled (ETCS), Cold Cranking Stability System (TCS), DIS-4 ignition system with separate coil for each cylinder.
3.5 2GR-FE 249 HP
The atmospheric V-shaped "six" 2GR-FE is equipped with an aluminum cylinder block, into which cast iron liners are melted. The timing of the engine is two camshafts(for each row of cylinders) with a VVT-I phase change mechanism on the intake and exhaust valves... The engine uses technologies such as variable effective length of the intake tract and electronic control throttle. Especially for the Russian market, the output of the unit was reduced from 273 to 249 hp. With the same boost, the engine is installed on the sedan. 
All wheel drive Toyota Highlander
If the first and second generations of Toyota Highlander had a permanent all-wheel drive system with a symmetrical differential in their arsenal, then the third generation received a plug-in four-wheel drive with a JTEKT multi-plate clutch that connects the rear axle when the front wheels slip. This configuration is practically the same as the one used on the crossover. Installing a clutch that is prone to overheating under heavy loads has significantly reduced the Highlander's off-road potential.
Toyota Highlander, 2015
I bought a Toyota Highlander in March 2015 from authorized dealer in Krasnodar. For the period of car ownership 1 year and 3 months. 35,000 km were covered, respectively, three scheduled maintenance were carried out at the dealer without any warranty replacement of machine components and equipment. The car fully met my expectations, I'm happy with everything to this day, based on my previous driving experience (30 years). There were no crickets in summer and winter. The suspension is comfortable for urban conditions and flat ground, potholes and potholes are really noticeable, but without breakdown of the struts. Noise isolation by 4 points (wheel arches, even taking into account the supplied protection of the arches with felt). Multimedia (music) is poor. Navigation is not very informative in terms of the novelty of the map data. Ergonomics Toyota salon Highlander completely suits me and makes me happy, spacious salon, both for the first and especially for the second row of passengers, a wonderful, necessary and convenient shelf. Roomy, just a huge box-armrest, comfortable and comfortable seats, with conditional lateral support and sufficient adjustment and memory for two drivers. The 3-zone climate provides 100% warmth and coolness to the entire interior. Decent, roomy trunk without a third row. Summer consumption in the city is within 15-20 liters. depending on traffic congestion and driving style. Outside the city below 9 liters. at 100-120 km / h - it was not. In winter, the consumption is slightly higher for obvious reasons. Optics suits, even taking into account my vision, I wear glasses. I want to note the correct and adequate operation of the near / far switching function. Convenient and comfortable to use. The drive dynamics are enough for me, because 249 hp. I use it mainly when overtaking, which is quite enough. The car does not dispose to "annealing", it is for a comfortable and imposing ride. Ideal for medium to long distance road trips. At the cost of maintenance at the dealer, it is adequate to the present day and the category of the car. I note a really high-quality, good-quality body painting, there are practically no chips in the Toyota Highlander, unlike previous cars with a similar mileage.
Dignity : body design. Reliable painting. Ergonomics. Dynamics. Large trunk. Adequate fuel consumption. Liquidity on secondary market... Spacious salon.
Flaws : price. Weak multimedia. Soundproofing of wheel arches.
Alexey, Moscow
Toyota Highlander, 2014
Mileage 25,000 km. I ordered the car in February 2014 from dealers in the maximum configuration. Came in early June. Now in order. Chose a 7-seater car for a family, within 249 forces. Salon. The quality of the materials is quite decent, nothing annoys, no crickets. The car is large, good visibility, dimensions quickly mastered. Camera and parking sensors to help. Traffic jam navigation shows free. But the rear-view camera immediately becomes dirty in bad weather, you have to go out and wipe it - it's inconvenient. Music. A bit weak for JBL, considering how they make a concert apparatus, for small and large venues. In general, if you wish, you can replace it with a better sound (by the way, the sound is more interesting in the "Explorer"). There are no isofixes on the third row in the Toyota Highlander. It's strange, the car is a family car, that's where the kids would sit, but, alas. And with two chairs in the second row, you can't climb into the third row. But you can sit behind you in the second row comfortably. There are more places than the "Cruiser" 200, I checked it myself. A very large box to the right of the driver. Huge. Very comfortably. Landing. I traveled in 2014 to Krasnodar and back (about 1200 km one way), back fatigue, swollen legs - I did not notice anything. Dynamics. After the Passat, for the first time there was a feeling that the car was accelerating slowly, then I got used to it. And now, after 20,000 km, she went. More than 170 Toyota Highlander does not go (limiter), but this is enough on the track. Moreover, at any speed, the car accelerates almost without delay. Yes, this car does not really want to rush somewhere, but if necessary, it can go quickly. Consumption. In summer, the city - 15-16, highway 9-11. Winter city 17-18, route 10-12. Liu 95 euros, rides more fun than usual 95. A small tank volume of 72 liters is not enough, 80-85, and better 135 like a Lexus 570 (option). Noise isolation. They offered to make arches - did not. Shumka suits me. The only place they spared money for was the roof. Suspension. This is the only place that saddened me a little. There are no questions on the pavement. But somewhere from the asphalt and on the steering wheel, all the unevenness of the road appears. By and large, this is my main complaint about the Toyota Highlander.
Dignity : comfortable fit and driver's area. Clear handling and visibility. Plenty of room for second row passengers. Good insulation. High-quality interior trim. Quite sane fuel consumption. Excellent headlights. Interior and exterior design.
Flaws : suspension work on bumps. There are no isofixes on the third row. Rear view camera in bad weather. Weak JBL music. Small tank volume. It is impossible to get into the third row of seats with child seats installed in the second row. The shape of the rear lights.
Victor, Moscow
Toyota Highlander, 2014
Traveled 24 thousand in a year. I got used to feeling like a school bus driver. I am almost satisfied with everything. The car is really reliable, it is relatively inexpensive, soft, comfortable on the highway, no fatigue, consumption in the city is 13.7-16 liters, on the highway if up to 120 km then 10-11 liters, from 160 - 16-18 liters. There is enough power, Toyota engine The Highlander works very nicely, a classic V6. Not noisy, but I would like the best (felt on the track). The box is dull, but a matter of habit. Spacious, with a flat floor behind, a lot of space, I still can't get enough of this fact, as well as the shelf under the torpedo - just an incredible thing (phones, sweets, napkins). A huge armrest (it's good that a lot of things will fit in there, it's bad that you gradually put everything that comes under your arm into it). Roomy. If you fold the second row (everything is very thoughtful and simple), you get a flat floor, two adults (for example, fishing) will be able to spend the night, I would say very comfortable. This winter, we went to rest, 6 adults and Thule on the roof, drove without problems and fatigue, Toyota Highlander rides confidently in the snow. I went everywhere, I was very pleased with the cross-country ability (at least I drove where the X5 could not). From the house (where they lived) to the slope, we loaded skis in Thule and drove 3 km for 10-13 people (in cramped conditions, but better than on foot).
Cons: weak brakes, more precisely, during intensive driving, the brake discs overheat, as a result of which they are driven, the steering wheel beats - a replacement. After the replacement, I drive calmly (I get used to it) - there are no problems since July last year. The Toyota Highlander should be driven without frequent "braking" with high speed, imposingly, despite the fact that there is enough power and you can drive. Music - everything is bad, especially the rear speakers - they can't do anything at all, they rattle above average, it's impossible to listen. It is possible for someone with JBL everything is different. Navigation - it's dangerous to believe it. Rain sensor - often lives its own life, I still do not understand the algorithm of its operation. The trunk lid - all winter (only in frost) it composted the brain, it did not open, then it did not close. I sprayed it with silicone - nothing helps, at the first frost I will change the motor of the electric drive under warranty, but this (according to the dealer) will not help. Bonnet cover without pneumatic stoppers, ordinary stick, heavy bonnet.
Dignity : in the review.
Flaws : in the review.
Evgeniy, Moscow
Toyota Highlander, 2015
The car is good, probably even very good. The exterior and interior trim of Toyota Highlander can be viewed / touched in showrooms, if it is sold elsewhere, or at auto sales sites. Everything suited me, I even liked it. Buttons and other switches are pressed and rotated well, as they should be. I always had enough power for my eyes, and I didn’t drive it. On the idle barely audible, in motion it is not audible at all. If the pedal is pressed down, a pleasant bass roar appears and the Toyota Highlander accelerates adequately by pressing the gas pedal. If the gas is on the floor, the engine spins up very quickly and the bass to thousands of 6-7 turns into a continuous hum. Not a squeal, but a hum. Nice like that. And the car accelerates very decently. Gear changes are almost not felt, everything is very smooth. I think it should be so. Consumption depends on driving style (everyone is probably tired of this phrase), but it is. In Moscow without traffic jams about 12, with them up to 20, along the highway 9-10, if you can get sick and at 7.5 on a short segment. Once again, I’m not a racer. Noise isolation is excellent, in any case, it was enough for me, I did not ride a German "troika", but I think the noise here is above average for sure. The engine in the Toyota Highlander is not annoying, all the noise comes mainly from the wheels. In general, the interior is not explosive. There was only one cricket - it was fixed under warranty (more on that below). Places inside in bulk, both in the cabin and in the trunk, the third row has never been laid out. The seats are not bad, not the best, but not bad, leather good quality... The only negative is on rough asphalt, or small bumps Toyota Highlander does not go very well, every bump is felt and everything is transferred to the steering wheel. Especially when you drive off smooth asphalt in contrast. Not very nice. Plus, there is a dynamic discomfort from this. As always, where there is plus there and minus and vice versa. The car is big, but for their own dimensions Toyota Highlander "rulitsya" very well (rolled in Sochi on vacation - checked on serpentines).
Dignity : appearance... Plenty of space inside. Engine and automatic transmission. Control.
Flaws : suspension work on small bumps.
Alexey, Moscow
Toyota Highlander, 2016
A car for retirees. Automatic transmission is very thoughtful compared to the "Germans". Toyota Highlander eats in buckets, like all Japanese and Koreans. Paid out almost two and a half million for the car of the last century. The suspension is short-travel and stiff, but softer than in Kia sportage... The system of stabilization and exchange rate stability, we can say that it is not, again, I compare it with Opel and BMW. But most of all, the fuel consumption is striking, on the X5 4.8i 16-18 liters in the city with aggressive driving, on the Highlander 3.5 from 15 to 20 liters, on the highway from 13 to 16. In short, not for students, especially fathers with many children. The lacquer on the body is less than that of the Germans, and it is softer. Painted Toyota Highlander with some shagreen. Parking sensors work like ordinary Chinese ones. Music is complete horror. Soundproofing is weak. Interior materials 3. Handling 3. The leather on the seats is cheap. By the way, what surprised me was the cross-country ability, everyone wrote - "so-so" actually turned out to be better. Pros - inner space and the liquidity of the vehicle.
Dignity : liquidity. Comfort. Equipment.
Flaws : consumption. Automatic transmission. Cheap materials.
Dmitry, Yekaterinburg
Toyota Highlander, 2017
In my opinion, Toyota Highlander - beautiful car in all respects. Meets all my needs: its "seven-seater" is extremely appropriate, which is a huge plus for family people... The trunk is huge. Possesses quite acceptable qualities of "all-terrain". Of course, this is not a jeep in the full sense of the word, but it will go almost everywhere a reasonable person can climb. Realizing that for the most part I need a car for the highway and city, choosing between Prado and Highlander, I chose Toyota Highlander, which I did not regret. Handling compares favorably in favor of the Toyota Highlander. Flaws? Price? It is difficult to attribute this to disadvantages - this is the market. A premium car cannot cost as much as a Chinese. Fuel consumption? Under the hood of 3.5 liters and 249 horses - it is clear that such a horse needs to be fed. By the way, he fed the horse and 98, and 95, and 92. I did not notice any difference at all. 15 in the city and 11 on the highway. If you drive along the highway in an economy mode, within 100 km / h, then 9.8 liters. On the overtaking is in progress confidently, responds immediately. I would especially like to note the shelf under the torpedo: you lay out a hundred gadgets, nothing crashes, everything is placed organically. The only thing that was a little perplexing was the halogen light and the absence of headlight washers in the restyled 2018 model. Well, I can't call it some kind of huge minus, but rather a defect. Otherwise, if there is an opportunity to afford it for financial reasons, it is definitely an excellent option. This is my opinion.
Dignity : safety. Dynamics. Reliability. Controllability. Passability. Suspension. Salon design. Comfort.
Flaws : halogen light.
Alexey, Samara
Toyota Highlander, 2018
I have been using Toyota Highlander for more than six months. The car is perfect. Some pluses. I don't see any cons. The salon is just great. The seats are very comfortable, you don't get tired of driving over long distances. Toyota Highlander keeps the road gorgeous. Everyone writes, they say, the tank is small. I disagree, with a consumption of 10.8 liters per 100 km, a full tank was enough for 550-600 km. This is not even bad, I would say excellent for such a unit, and the driving style was 120-140 km per hour. The trunk of the Toyota Highlander is very roomy, if you fold the third row of seats, it's just space. The appearance is also fire, especially the front end, looks predatory. I just get high on this car. I recommend this car to everyone.
Dignity : reliability. Controllability. Appearance. Safety. Comfort. Salon design. Build quality. Transmission. The spaciousness of the cabin, Dimensions. Dynamics. Fuel consumption. Trunk. Maintenance cost.
Flaws : not found.
Oleg, Voronezh
Price: from 3 501 000 rubles.
According to the manufacturer itself, this car was created for young people who love active driving and this is said about the Toyota Highlander 3 2018-2019 - mid-size japanese crossover and a small SUV sold under a different name in some countries.
The presentation of the third generation of the crossover took place in 2013 at the New York Auto Show, and sales of this car were launched in 2014. The third generation manufacturer is going to compete with other similar cars. The model has received a new design that makes the car modern and dynamic, also the model has become larger in size, improved in terms of safety and received an updated, better quality interior.
Design
The model has become more aggressive than it was before, thus the manufacturer decided to attract a young audience to the purchase. A high, sculpted bonnet, narrow headlights with LED elements and a huge radiator grille with chrome elements are all stylish attributes of the front of the car. The massive bumper of the car attracts with its muscular shapes, there are small round fog lights and small LED daytime running lights.
The crossover profile of the Toyota Highlander 3 immediately attracts attention thanks to the heavily inflated wheel arches... There is plastic protection around the entire perimeter of the body, which indicates good off-road performance. A small stamp is present in the middle, but it is almost imperceptible. The massive rear-view mirrors have a turn signal repeater, and the windows have chrome edging. The roof rails are also made of chrome, but they are decorative.
The rear has also been heavily modified. There are now large headlights with chrome surrounds in the back, which looks just fine. The large, sculpted boot lid accentuates the design of the headlights themselves. Also, the trunk lid is equipped with an electric drive and a spoiler in the upper part, on which there is a brake light repeater. Massive rear bumper got a big plastic protection, on which there are large square reflectors.
Of course, due to the change in appearance, the dimensions of the body have also changed, now they are as follows:
- length - 4865 mm;
- width - 1925 mm;
- height - 1730 mm;
- wheelbase- 2790 mm;
- clearance - 197 mm.
Specifications Toyota Highlander 2019-2020
In terms of motors, it is simple here, the Japanese are famous for making simple units, but at the same time quite powerful and, most importantly, reliable. There are only two of them in the line, although there are three in other countries.
- The base engine is a conventional naturally aspirated 16-valve 2.7-liter unit that produces 188 Horse power... The torque of this motor is 252 H * m and it is available at 4200 rpm. Maximum power available at 5800 rpm. This unit accelerates this large and heavy car to a hundred in 10.3 seconds, and the maximum speed will be 180 km / h. At the same time, it will consume 13 liters in the urban cycle and 8 liters on the highway.
- The second engine is also gasoline, but now it is a naturally aspirated V6, which, with a volume of 3.5 liters, produces 249 horsepower and 337 H * m of torque. The dynamics, of course, improved, the car accelerates to a hundred in 8.7 seconds, and the maximum speed has not changed. Consumption increased by 1 liter in the city, but on the highway it remained the same.
- There is also a copy of the previous motor, but with an increased power up to 280 forces. This engine is not sold in our country, and acceleration is better with it. Acceleration to hundreds takes 7.3 seconds, and thanks to the variable speed gearbox, it consumes only 8 liters in the city. This is a hybrid motor, the electric motor has increased power and reduced consumption.
In terms of gearboxes Toyota Highlander 3, everything is quite simple, for units for our country a 6-speed automatic gearbox, and the hybrid will have a variator. The drive depends on the motor, for the first motor front-wheel drive, while the rest are full.
Due to the changed dimensions of the model, the engineers had to improve the suspension, as a result we have a completely independent system with MacPherson struts in the front, and a multi-link system was installed in the rear.
Salon
Also, the manufacturer has almost completely changed the interior of the car, it has become more modern, of higher quality, and its appearance is simply pleasing to the eye. You probably know that there are three rows of seats and 7 seats. At the front, there are excellent leather seats with small lateral support and electric adjustments.
The back sofa is designed for 3 passengers and there is more than enough space for people of average build, 3 passengers can fit without any problems. The third row of the Toyota Highlander 3 2018-2019 is designed for 2 passengers and there is already so much space, people will climb, but due to the small legroom, they will be slightly uncomfortable.
The driver will be content with a 3-spoke leather steering wheel that has many buttons for multimedia control. Behind the wheel is a stylish dashboard with blue backlight. On-board computer, which is located between two analog sensors, displays just a huge amount of useful information.
The center console has a large touchscreen display for multimedia and navigation system, which can still be controlled using the buttons on the sides. Below is the control unit for separate climate control, which is made in the style of minimalism and looks really cool. Underneath it all is a slightly unusual thing, a niche for little things that continues to the dashboard in front of the passengers. This niche is illuminated in blue, look at the photo and you will understand how unusual it looks.
The Toyota Highlander 3 tunnel also looks cool, at the very beginning it has 4 buttons for various off-road functions, for example, blocking or assistance when descending. Then we are greeted by a large gear selector, to the right of which are two cupholders. The seat heating washers are located behind the gearshift knob.
The rear row also has its own separate climate control. The unit also has many buttons for temperature, seat heating, and so on. The trunk in the car is not very large, its volume is 391 liters, this is a little due to the fact that there is a third row. But if you need to, you can fold the seats down and you have 2,370 liters.
Price
And finally, let's also talk about an important aspect of the car, it is its cost and equipment in different trim levels. There are only 3 complete sets in the line - "Elegance", "Prestige" and "Lux". The basic version will cost the buyer 3,501,000 rubles, and it will be equipped with the following features:
- leather interior trim;
- 7 airbags;
- heated front and rear row of seats;
- electrically adjustable seats;
- good audio system;
- separate climate control;
- Cruise control;
- Rear View Camera;
- keyless access system;
- LED optics;
- light and rain sensor;
- electric boot lid;
- rear parking sensors.
The most expensive version of the car costs a little more, namely 3,799,000 rubles and it is supplemented with the following:
- control of blind spots;
- lane control;
- memory of electrical adjustments;
- front row ventilation;
- navigation system;
- excellent audio system and essentially nothing else.
This is excellent crossover, which has chic equipment, good technical characteristics, and just looks great. Also, Toyota Highlander 2018-2019 3 will delight you with high reliability. As a result, I would like to say that this is just an excellent and relatively inexpensive car for its equipment.
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World premiere of the third generation Toyota Highlander 2014 took place at the 2013 New York Auto Show. It should be noted right away that now the crossover has completely different body dimensions due to the ability to accommodate not 7, as it was before, but 8 passengers. By the way, the current generation of the Highlander is based on a stretched Camry sedan platform, complemented by elements from the Lexus RX.
According to Toyota representatives, the new product was developed taking into account all the wishes of the owners and fans of large crossovers and SUVs. Moreover, not only the exterior and interior of the model were updated, but the technical characteristics of the Toyota Highlander also underwent many changes, we will consider them in more detail.
Body parameters
Let's start with the crossover body, and accordingly with overall dimensions, now they have the following stats:
- Length - 485.5 cm
- Width - 192.5 cm
- Height - 173 cm
- Wheelbase - 279 cm
- Clearance - 20.5 cm
The ground clearance and wheelbase of the car are still preserved, the length of the third-generation Highlander, compared to its predecessor, has increased by 7 cm, the width by 1.5 cm, but the height has decreased by 3 cm.All this made it possible to do new car much more massive and larger. Plus, the car will be shod in 18-inch or 19-inch light-alloy wheel disks... The curb weight of the car, depending on the configuration, will be 1875 - 1995 kg.
Let's continue our acquaintance with the changes in the body and note the main color solutions that will be offered to motorists:
- Beige,
- Silver,
- Pearl white mother-of-pearl
- Ash gray
- Black,
- Dark red,
- Blue,
- Blue-gray,
- Navy blue.
We will not miss a moment like luggage compartment the new Highlander 3, which has also grown slightly. Due to the fact that its width has increased to 191.5 cm, and the floor has dropped slightly down, the luggage compartment is able to take 390 liters of luggage, while if you fold the second and third rows, the cargo capacity of the trunk will increase up to 2500 liters.
Engines and transmission
The technical characteristics of the Toyota Highlander 2014 regarding the engines have not undergone almost any changes. The crossover will also come with two gasoline engines and one hybrid engine:
- As base engine four-cylinder offered gasoline unit 1AR-FE with a volume of 2.7 liters, capable of developing power up to 188 hp. at 5800 rpm. Constructed on the basis of an alloy cylinder head and an alloy block, it is fully satisfied environmental requirements Euro-5 standard. In addition, the engine is equipped with a double electronic system changes in valve timing and a 16-valve timing chain with a chain drive. The motor is capable of accelerating the car to the first hundred in 10.3 seconds, the maximum speed of the crossover will be 180 km / h, with a fuel consumption in mixed mode of 10.7 liters. This engine is installed only on Highlander 2014 with front-wheel drive; a new 6-speed automatic transmission is provided as a gearbox, which replaced the old 5-range automatic transmission.
- The second petrol six-cylinder V-engine 2GR-FE with a volume of 3.5 liters was nevertheless slightly modified, and for our market in order to reduce the tax costs of customers, its power was reduced to 249 hp, which it is capable of developing at 6200 rpm. minute. Like its younger representative, this engine is equipped with a double variable valve timing system, but already has a 24-valve timing. The Highlander will accelerate from 0 to 100 km / h in 8.7 seconds, and the top speed will also be 180 km / h. Fuel consumption AI-95 according to the data in the passport will be 10.6 liters. The flagship unit is installed only on the Highlander 2014 with all-wheel drive, it is aggregated with the same 6-speed automatic transmission.
- Hybrid Toyota version Highlander combines a petrol 3.5-liter V-engine with a generator on electric drive, its power will be 141 hp. The engine is installed only on the all-wheel drive version of the Highlander and works in tandem with CVT variator... With regard to fuel consumption, then in mixed cycle this figure is equal to 8.4 liters per 100 kilometers.
Other technical components
To begin with, it is worth saying a few words about the Highlander all-wheel drive. Now it has a different scheme and is based on electromagnetic clutch JTEKT and if before the four-wheel drive was permanent, now it is plug-in (when the front axle is slipping, they are connected rear wheels), and the torque is distributed 50 to 50.
The front suspension of the new generation Highlander remains the same, but the architecture of the rear suspension has been significantly changed due to the increase in the width of the cabin in the rear of the car by 11 cm. Instead of MacPherson struts, a compact multi-link is now installed at the rear. The electric power steering has also received new brains.
All wheels of the Toyota Highlander 2014 are disc, however, the front wheels are equipped with ventilated discs with two-piston braking mechanisms, and on the wheels of the rear axle, simple discs with single-piston mechanisms.
Options and prices
The new generation Highlander will be offered in three trim levels Elegance, Prestige and Lux.
Already in basic configuration manufacturer included:
- LED headlights and daytime running lights,
- 18-inch alloy wheels,
- Front fog lights,
- 8-way electrically adjustable driver's seat,
- Heated front and rear seats,
- Rear door electric drive,
- 8 airbags,
- Rain and light sensors,
- Audio system with 6 speakers and support for USB / Bluetooth / AUX /
In addition, in the database, the novelty will also receive a number of electronic assistants that can significantly improve the handling of the crossover:
- Cruise control,
- Vehicle Stability Control (VSC)
- Traction Control (TRAC),
- Ascent / Descent Assist System (HAC / DAC),
- Brake assistants ABS systems, EBD, BAS.
The "Lux" version of the Highlander, of course, will be equipped to the eyeballs and here will be added:
- 19 '' alloy wheels,
- Climate control 3-zone,
- Leather seats,
- Heated steering wheel and wiper blades,
- Ventilation and electric drive of front and rear seats,
- Navigation.
Of the previously unavailable options in the new generation Highlander, it is worth noting such as:
- Blind Spot Monitor,
- Collision avoidance system (Pre-Collision System),
- Lane Departure Alert.
As for the cost of the car, the price of the Highlander in the Elegance configuration with a junior gasoline engine will be from 1,760,000 rubles, the optimal version will be available from 1,967,000 rubles, and the top version with all-wheel drive will cost the buyer 2,291,000 rubles.
