Toyota is proud to be one of the most trusted brand by families. The company’s sedans, SUVs, and its minivan are frequent mentions on industry lists of the best of the best. If you are in the market for the best family SUV, KBB has a suggestion for you. The Toyota Highlander at Pennsylvania area Toyota Dealership is one KBB’s Best Family Cars of 2015.
Say Hello to Your New Highlander
The starting MSRP for the Toyota Highlander is less than $30,000. In addition to naming the Highlander one of the Best Cars for Families, KBB awarded the 2015 Toyota Highlander with a 2015 Best Buy Award. The IIHS awarded the family SUV with the distinguished 2015 IIHS Top Safety Pick+ Award, and both the FWD and AWD models earned perfect 5-star safety ratings from the NHTSA.
The SUV is standard with seating for eight, and seating for seven is optional in the XLE and Limited models. The Highlander’s cabin features second- and third-row seating, adjustable driver’s seat, and cloth interior. The second row is a 60/40 split-folding bench, and the third row is a 50/50 split-folding seat. The maximum cargo capacity in the Toyota Highlander is 83.7 cubic feet, and 13.4 cubic feet when all the seats are in place.
The engine in the Toyota Highlander LE is a 2.4-liter inline-4 that produces 185 hp at 5800 RPM and 184 lb.-ft. of torque. The estimated fuel economy rating for the FWD SUV is 20/25 and the towing capacity is 1500 lbs. All other Toyota Highlander models have the 3.5-liter V6 that produces 270 hp and 248 lb-ft. of torque. The FWD version averages an estimated 19/25 mpg and the AWD averages 18/24 mpg. The max towing capacity is 2,000 lbs.
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