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I had the amazing pleasure of receiving a 2016 Toyota Highlander for review. This SUV was designed for families that like to go on adventures in mind! It is absolutely perfect for road trips, vacations or simple trips to the grocery store! It has an aerodynamic shape so has next to no overhead noise. It is bold in style and one of the safest vehicles I have ever had the pleasure to drive. Below is a list of all the standard equipment the 2016 Toyota Highlander Limited has to offer.
Mechanical and Performance
- 3.5L DOHC V6 Engine
- 6 Speed Automatic Transmission with a 5,000 lb tow capacity
- Front Independent McPherson Strut & Rear Double Wishbone Suspension
- Power Assisted 4-wheel Disk Breaks
- 19″ Chromatic Wheel w/P245/55R19 Tires
- Dynamic Torque Control All-Wheel Drive
- Hill-Start & Downhill Assist Co
Safety and Convenience
- Star Safety System; Including Enhanced Vehicle Stability Control, Traction Control, Anti-Lock Break System, Electric Break-Force Distribution, Break Assist & Smart Stop Technology
- 8 Airbags including driver, front passenger advanced Airbag System, Driver & Front Passenger Seat-Mounted Side, Drivers Knee, Passenger Seat-Cushion & 3 RW Side Curtain Airbags
- Blind Spot Monitor w/Rr Cross Traffic Alert
- Smart Key; Alarm & Engine Immobilizer
- LATCH-Lwr Anchors & Tethers for children
- Child Protector Rear Door Locks
Exterior
- Smoked-Chrome Auto On/Off Headlights, Fog Lights, LED DRLs; Chromtec Roof Rails
- Folding Htd Power Side Mirrors with Pud Lamps
- Prlv Glass-Rear Side, Quarter & Hatch Windows
- Adjustable Power Liftgate w/Flip-Up Rear Window
- Power Tilt/Side Moonroof with Sunshade
Interior
- Seating for 7; perf Lth Htd/Vent Front Seats, 8-way Power Memory Driver Seat with Lumbar, 4-way Power Passenger Seat, 2nd Row Captains & 3rd Row 60/40 Split Folding Flat Seats with Recl
- Integrated 2nd Row Side-Window Sunshades
- Backup Camera with 8″ Touchscreen; Navigation, AM/FM/CD/MP3/USB/AUX/HD & SMX All Access 3 month trial, Bluetooth Phone/Music, AppSuite
- 4.2″ Color Nav-Linked MID; Homelink
- Wood-Grain Trim; 3-Zone Auto A/C, Leather Steering Wheel w/Audio, Phone, Voice Ctris
- Roll-top Console/Arm Rest, In Dash Shelf
Optional Equipment
- 50 State Emissions
- Platinum Package: Includes Driver Technology Package (Safety Connect, Pre-Collision System with Dynamic Radar Cruise Control, Lane Departure Alert with Automatic High Beam Headlights), Panoramic Moonroof, Heated Steering Wheel, Heated Perforated Leather Second-Row Captain’s Chairs, Rain Sensing Windshield Wipers
- All Weather Floor Mats & Cargo Liner
This 2016 Toyota Highlander was such a wonderful SUV to drive! It was super comfortable and I loved all the safety features! It got about 24 miles to the gallon on the freeway and 18 in stop and go city traffic. I loved how on hot days I could cool my seat down or heat it up on cold days. I loved how the sunshades were already incorporated into the back door windows. This was especially great because I have an infant. I also loved how even the 3rd row seating had tethers and anchors for car seats. That is not something you find in all SUVs. This Highlander drives super smooth and is a quiet ride. My kids and I just loved it for our camping and road trip adventures! I felt so safe driving it and my kids and I had plenty of room to stretch and pack things for our adventures. If you are looking for a great family car then the 2016 Toyota Highlander is the one for you!
Disclosure: I received this product for a period of time for free, in exchange for my honest review, which may differ from yours. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I used personally, and believe will be a good fit for consumers.
