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2018 Toyota Highlander Overview

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Customized performance, up-to-date safety features, and an affluent interior make a winning combination for any family on the market for a quality SUV. The 2018 Toyota Highlander elaborates on its reputation for providing a gratifying drive paired with your choice of powertrain and a spectrum of interior perks that endow the vehicle with unparalleled sophistication. Elevate your driving experience when you bring this winsome family-friendly ride home.

The 2018 Toyota Highlander is available in eight trims: LE, LE Plus, XLE, SE, Limited, Hybrid LE, Hybrid XLE, and Hybrid Limited.

Every non-hybrid trim comes with standard front-wheel drive (FWD) and available all-wheel drive (AWD). Hybrid models are offered with AWD only.


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What’s New for the 2018 Toyota Highlander?

Although there’s no major changes on the 2018 Highlander, the model continues to attract  a large following due to its family-friendly safety, quality interior, and cutting-edge technology.

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2018 Toyota Highlander Exterior

The 2018 Toyota Highlander boasts a contoured exterior that matches the model’s emphasis on contemporary capability rather than on flashy style. Streamlined headlights and taillights complement the bold front grille design, for a confident image on the road.

Like the 2017 model year, the 2018 Highlander is available in eight hues, depending on your preference: Blizzard Pearl, Midnight Black Metallic, Predawn Gray Mica, Shoreline Blue Pearl, Celestial Silver Metallic, Salsa Red Pearl, Ooh La La Rouge Mica, Toasted Walnut Pearl, and Alumina Jade Metallic.

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Exterior features available on LE 

Projector-beam halogen chrome-accent headlights with auto on/off feature, Daytime Running Lights (DRL) with on/off feature, LED taillights and stop lights, Color-keyed heated power outside mirrors with turn signal lights and folding feature, Color-keyed outside door handles, 18-inch five-spoke machined alloy wheels and black center caps, Washer-linked variable intermittent windshield wipers and intermittent rear wipers, Windshield wiper de-icer, UV reduction glass on all windows, High Solar Energy Absorbing (HSEA) glass on front and rear side windows, Color-keyed rear spoiler with LED center high-mount stop light

Exterior features available on LE Plus
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Integrated fog lights, 18-inch five-spoke machined alloy wheels with gunmetal-gray finish and black center caps, Flip-up rear hatch window, Height-adjustable power liftgate with jam protection

Exterior features available on XLE
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Blind spot warning indicators for outside mirrors, Power tilt/slide moonroof with sunshade and jam protection, 18-inch turbine-look alloy wheels with painted finish and black center caps, Chromtec® roof rails

Exterior features available on SE
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Projector-beam halogen dark-black-accent headlights, Headlight-integrated LED Daytime Running Lights, 19-inch multi-spoke machined alloy wheels with black finish and black center caps, Dark-painted roof rails

Exterior features available on Limited
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Puddle light feature for exterior mirrors, 19-inch five-spoke Chromtec® alloy wheels and black center caps, Chromtec® roof rails, Rear bumper chrome garnish

Exterior features available on Hybrid LE
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Hybrid Blue accent badges, Black front and rear mudguards, Flip-up rear hatch window

Exterior features available on Hybrid XLE
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Hybrid Blue accent badges, 19-inch five-spoke Dark Chromtec® alloy wheels with black center caps, Black front and rear mudguards

Exterior features available on Hybrid Limited
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Hybrid Blue accent badges, Black front and rear mudguards

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2018 Toyota Highlander Performance

The new Highlander has a spectrum of powertrains to suit different needs. The base version comes with a 2.4-liter; it yields 185 horsepower and 184 lb-ft of torque. The middle trims offer a 3.5-liter V6 engine that churns out a healthy dose of 295 horsepower and 263 lb-ft of torque. The top-of-the-line hybrid trims are where the Highlander really shines, however. All three hybrid versions are equipped with a 3.5-liter V6 engine with 650-volt permanent-magnet motors mated to an Electronically-controlled Continuously Variable Transmission (ECVT). Speed demons will enjoy a thrilling ride each time they step behind the wheel, thanks to 306 total system horsepower.

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2018 Toyota Highlander Efficiency

Unlike many vehicles, the new Highlander’s top trim outranks the base trim in fuel efficiency. The LE trim achieves an EPA-estimated 20 mpg city, 24 mpg highway, and 22 mpg combined. Middle trims provide an EPA-estimated 21 mpg city, 27 mpg highway, and 23 mpg combined. For peak efficiency and power, however, opt for the highest trim level, the Hybrid LE; it yields 30 mpg in the city, 28 mpg on the highway, and 29 mpg combined.

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2018 Toyota Highlander Interior

The new Toyota Highlander continues to stun passengers with a superbly plush interior with convenient details and the latest technology to make road trips delightful. A variety of options enables you to make the cabin as moderately comfortable or as opulently plush as you desire. Available perks include heated leather seats, a rear cargo area tonneau cover, and a power tilt/slide moonroof. Long drives will seem shorter with advanced technology such as the Entune™ 8.0-inch high-resolution touchscreen display with navigation, SiriusXM® Satellite Radio,  and 12 JBL® GreenEdge™ speakers.

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Interior features available on LE

  • Interior: Front and rear air conditioning with air filter and second- and third-row vents, Fabric-trimmed front- and second-row seats, Six-way adjustable driver’s seat, Four-way adjustable front passenger seat, 60/40 split-sliding-reclining fold-flat second-row seats, Fabric-trimmed 60/40 split fold-flat third-row seat with sliding headrests and recline function, Gated shift lever with knob and silver metallic shift bezel plus LED indicator illumination, Tilt/telescopic three-spoke steering wheel with metallic accents and controls, Soft-touch upper door trim with metallic accent, Fabric-covered door armrest area with black interior door handles, Rear liftgate window defogger, Day/night rearview mirror, Overhead console, Soft-touch in-dash shelf with easy cable management feature, Eight cup holders and four bottle holders, Dual sun visors with sliding and illuminated vanity mirrors, Four cargo area tie-down hooks
  • Radio and Technology: Integrated backup camera with projected path, Entune™ 6.1-inch high-resolution touchscreen display, AM/FM/CD/MP3/WMA playback capability, Six speakers, Auxiliary audio jack, USB 2.0 port with iPod® connectivity and control, Advanced voice recognition, Hands-free phone book capability, Phone book access and music streaming via Bluetooth® wireless technology, Siri® Eyes Free, Intelligent Touch controls, 4.2-inch color LCD multi-information display, Optitron instrumentation, Two 12V auxiliary power outlets, Five USB ports

Interior features available on LE Plus
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  • Interior: Three-zone automatic climate control with separate second-row control panel, Fabric- and SofTex®-trimmed front- and second-row seats, 10-way power-adjustable driver’s seat with power thigh and lumbar support, Fabric- and SofTex®-trimmed third-row seat, Gated shift lever with silver metallic/leather-trimmed knob and silver metallic shift bezel, Soft-touch upper door trim with metallic accent, Leatherette-trimmed door armrest area with black interior door handles
  • Radio and Technology: Entune™ 8.0-inch high-resolution touchscreen display with navigation, Scout® GPS for Cars, SiriusXM® Satellite Radio with three-month trial, HD Radio™ Technology, HD Radio™ Traffic and Weather in major metro areas

Interior features available on XLE
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  • Interior: Leather-trimmed front- and second-row seats, Heated front seats, 12-way power-adjustable driver’s seat with power thigh and lumbar support, Four-way power-adjustable front passenger seat, Second-row captain’s chairs with side table, SofTex®-trimmed third-row seat, Leather-trimmed steering wheel, Leather-trimmed door armrest area with satin chrome interior door handles, Auto-dimming rearview mirror, Second-row retractable window sunshades
  • Radio and Technology: Entune® App Suite, HD Radio™ Predictive Traffic and Doppler Weather overlay, AM/FM cache radio, Gracenote® album cover art, Smart Key System on front doors and liftgate with Push Button Start, One 120-volt auxiliary AC power outlet, Driver Easy Speak driver voice amplification, Anti-theft with alarm and engine immobilizer, Blind Spot Monitor and Rear Cross-Traffic Alert

Interior features available on SE
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  • Interior: Soft-touch upper door trim with technical pattern accent, Blue LED ambient lighting

Interior features available on Limited
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  • Interior: Perforated leather-trimmed heated and ventilated front-row seats, Memory function for driver’s seat, Perforated and leather-trimmed second-row captain’s chairs, Power windows with auto up/down and jam protection in all positions, Rear cargo area tonneau cover
  • Radio and Technology: Integrated backup camera with dynamic gridlines, 12 JBL® GreenEdge™ speakers, Rear park assist sonar

Interior features available on Hybrid LE
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  • Interior: Optitron instrumentation with hybrid system power meter
  • Radio and Technology: Smart Key System on front doors and liftgate with Push Button Start

Interior features available on Hybrid XLE
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  • Interior: 60/40 split-sliding-reclining fold-flat second-row seats, Optitron instrumentation with hybrid system power meter

Interior features available on Hybrid Limited
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  • Interior: Optitron instrumentation with hybrid system power meter
  • Radio and Technology: Safety Connect®

 

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2018 Toyota Highlander Safety

The protective technology on the 2018 Highlander will boost your confidence each time you set out on a new adventure. Star Safety System™ outfits the vehicle with features to improve braking, stability, and traction no matter what road conditions you face. The Toyota Safety Sense™ P package delivers contemporary driver assist technology for even more peace of mind when you sit behind the wheel. It incorporates useful amenities such as Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection and Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist to help you and your family avoid accidents.

Standard Safety Features on the 2018 Toyota Highlander

  • Toyota Safety Sense™ P — Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection, Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist, Automatic High Beams, Dynamic Radar Cruise Control
  • Star Safety System™ — Enhanced Vehicle Stability Control, Traction Control, Anti-lock Brake System, Electronic Brake-force Distribution, Brake Assist, Smart Stop Technology®
  • Driver and front passenger Advanced Airbag System
  • Driver and front passenger seat-mounted side airbags, driver knee airbag, front passenger seat-cushion airbag, and all-row Roll-sensing Side Curtain Airbags
  • Driver and front passenger Whiplash-Injury-Lessening seats
  • Three-point seatbelts for all seating positions with driver-side Emergency Locking Tractor and Automatic/Emergency Locking Retractor on all passenger belts
  • Adjustable front seatbelt shoulder anchors and driver and front passenger seatbelt pretensioners with force limiters
  • LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children)
  • Child-protector rear door locks
  • Collapsible steering column
  • Front and rear energy-absorbing crumple zones and side-impact door beams
  • Tire Pressure Monitor System
  • Hill Start Assist Control
  • Downhill Assist Control
  • Engine immobilizer
  • ToyotaCare with no-cost maintenance plan and roadside assistance

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