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The Versatile and Stylish 2014 Toyota Highlander

Author: Jennifer Carlton
by Jennifer Carlton
Posted: Aug 27, 2014

The 2014 Toyota Highlander is a 7 passenger SUV that was designed for families on the go. With a starting MSRP of $29,215 the all-new 2014 Highlander was redesigned with a new sleek exterior and a new and improved interior. Toyota has made sure he 2014 is equipped for better handling, better control and a better driving experience.

Although the 2014 Highlander is a mid-sized SUV it gets 18 miles per gallon in the city and 24 miles per gallon on the highway. Making it a great car for taking trips and traveling as well as a great car for everyday use. The great gas mileage allows families to have a larger car without a larger gas cost.

The exterior of the new 2014 Toyota Highlander received a great upgrade. The grille on the Highlander is larger and more durable. The larger grille allows for more airflow and the LED daytime lights make the drivers visibility better. Also updated on the 2014 Highlander are the roof racks. The new roof rack is an aerodynamic rack that not only looks better but works better and causes less noise than before.

Another thing that has been updated on the Highlander are the wheels. The new wheels are 18 and 19 inch Chromtec wheels depending on the different style Highlander you choose. The LE Plus and XLE version offer 5 spoke alloy wheels. The new and improved wheels allow for better handling and better maintenance.

Also available with the 2014 Highlander is all wheel drive. The AWD helps distribute the power from the front to the back so driving in tough weather conditions is easier and safer. The AWD as well helps to manage the brake system giving the driver better control of the vehicle. The Hybrid Highlander also offers electronic AWD. The 2014 Highlander has great towing abilities and can tow up to 5000 pounds making it great for transporting dirt bikes, trailers and other vehicles and things.

The interior of the 2014 Highlander had some updating as well. Some versions of the 2014 Highlander offers a panoramic moonroof so every passenger has the ability to take in the gorgeous sky. The 8 capacity seating allows for 7 passengers and one driver. There is the driver seat, the passenger seat, two captain seats in the second row and then a bench seat in the third row. With second row captain seating it makes it easy and comfortable to get in and out of the back of the car. The two captain's chairs can be moved up to make for even easier access to the third row of seats. Some packages even offer heated back seats for more comfort.

New to some versions of the 2014 Toyota Highlander is a navigation system. Built in navigation systems are great for long trips and for getting around easier. Through the 8 inch touch screen navigation drivers can access their music, their phone calls, social media sites and much more. The updated technology makes driving better and more enjoyable.

The 2014 Highlander is Bluetooth enabled making it easier to keep in touch while on the road. Drivers can use the Bluetooth feature to make phone calls as well as receive phone calls safely while driving just by using voice commands. Drivers can change the music using voice commands so they never have to be distracted or take their hands off the wheel. For better safer driving the SUV is equipped with a back-up camera. Whether a driver is backing up or parallel parking the camera will come up on the touch screen to guide the driver in the right direction and to help them avoid hitting a curb or another car.

Overall the new 2014 Toyota Highlander is a great affordable family car with many great features inside and out. The SUV is available in a few different varieties and styles and comes in a variety of colors as well. Aside from looking good and performing well the 2014 Toyota Highlander has received great feedback for being a safe and reliable SUV.

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Author: Jennifer Carlton

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