Notable features

• More powerful V-6.
• New eight-speed automatic available.
• Restyled front end.
• Seats up to eight in three rows.
• Front- or all-wheel drive.
• Automatic emergency braking standard.
• Hybrid version available.

Vehicle overview The well-rounded 2017 Toyota Highlander does just about everything you're probably looking for in a three-row family SUV. It's one of our top choices in a tough segment devoid of stinkers and should definitely be on your must-drive list.

Indiana Toyota manufactured the 2017 Highlander in Indiana.

Toyota New Generation Architecture (TNGA) The TNGA-K platform, which makes extensive use of high-strength steel, gives the Highlander a stiffer unibody structure than the previous model.

2023 Toyota Highlander Platinum The top-of-the-line Platinum Trim includes all the above features and adds 20-inch alloy wheels, heated second-row seats, automatic wipers, a digital rearview mirror, adaptive headlights, a head-up display, a panoramic sunroof, and a surround-view camera.

The MSRP for the 2017 Highlander gas models will range from $30,630 for the LE four-cylinder 2WD model to $46,260 for the Limited Platinum V6 AWD, an average increase of $1,165, or 3.0 percent.

Best Toyota Highlander Model Years The best choice is probably the 2008-2013 version. This generation gives you more interior space, more features, and a more powerful engine lineup, plus better safety and crash test scores.

In crash testing, the Highlander earns high ratings, qualifying as an Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) "Top Safety Pick+" for 2017 and receiving a highest-possible 5-star overall rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).

The 2023 Toyota Highlander is an excellent midsize 3-row SUV with seating for up to eight. It gets a lot of things right, especially safety, and it gets even better for 2023. Pricing starts at $36,420. This generation of Highlander midsize SUV launched for 2020, so there's plenty of up-to-the-minute technology.

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Like the previous lineup, the third-generation Highlander received the coveted recommendation from CR. All models from 2014 to 2019 received a reliability score of 5 out of 5. Meanwhile, owner satisfaction was 4 out of 5 for models from 2014 to 2018, while the 2019 model only received 3 out of 5 in owner satisfaction.

The Toyota Highlander holds a special place in the world of family SUVs. Its combination of safety, value, longevity, and comfort is unsurpassed, as are its numerous trim levels and engine configurations, including a hybrid model.

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