2024 Toyota Highlander & Highlander Hybrid

The Highlander has both the traditional gasoline powertrain and the hybrid. The gas has a turbocharged 1.4-liter four-cylinder engine paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission. The gasoline engine also makes 265 hp. The all-wheel drive goes form 0-60 in about 7.2 seconds. The Hybrid model has two electric motors combined with 243-hp. The towing capacity of the Highlander is a maximum of 5,000 lbs. This is more than enough to haul plenty of heavy equipment like your boat, camper, ATV, or trailer. The fuel capacity of the Highlander is 21 mpg city/29 mpg highway for the all-wheel drive, and the Hybrid is more efficient with a 36 mph city/35 mpg highway.

The Highlander has a bold exterior with contoured lines, power-folding mirrors, twin-tip exhaust, 20-inch alloy wheels, LED headlights, hands-free power liftgate that is opened with a swipe of the foot. You can get the panoramic moonroof with the tilt/slide function, a wireless charging pad, plenty of cargo room and foldable third-row seating, seating for up to eight occupants, cloth seats that are both heated and ventilated, USB ports, cup holders, and climate control to keep you comfortable at all times.

The XSE trim model comes with a beautiful two-toned black/red exterior. Drivers will enjoy the leather heated steering wheel when the mornings are chilly around Schenectady.

The Highlander has plenty of legroom so that you can stretch out during those long excursions. The Highlander has plenty of storage cubbies for small items, a center console, lockbox, rain-sensing windshield wipers, audio dimming lights, dual sun visor with sliding function and vanity mirror, and ambient lighting. You will also find two 120V outlets right next to the console.

The Highlander's advanced entertainment and technology features include the 8.0-inch infotainment screen. You can also get the larger 12.3 screen in the LXE, Limited, and Platinum. There is also a gauge cluster and navigational screen. The six-speaker auto system is the standard on all Highlanders. The 11-speaker JBL audio system is available on upper trim models. The models also have a Wi-Fi hotspot, SiriusXM with over 200 channel options, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Amazon Alexa, and a wireless smartphone charging pad.

The Highlander has a high safety rating with the NHTSA. There are many other standard and optional features that keep you traveling the roads with a sense of confidence. Some safety assists include blind spot awareness, automated emergency braking, pedestrian assist, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, lane-departure warning, and adaptive cruise control. The 360-rearview mirror allows you to see the Highlander from multiple angles. All of the Highlander's safety features are monitored by cameras and sensors. If there is a danger of a collision, the Highlander will automatically take evasive actions like hard braking to prevent accidents.