2014 Toyota Highlander Long-Term Road Test - Edmunds.com
The Toyota Highlander was completely redesigned in 2014. Already a popular family vehicle, the latest model was bigger, more practical and offered a wider range of features, all of which made it a great choice for our long-term fleet. We opted for a top-trim Highlander Limited, which included a standard 3. 5-liter, 270-horsepower V6 and new six-speed automatic transmission. Limited models started at $40,500. Perforated leather seats, 19-inch wheels, a rearview camera, touchscreen navigation and a power liftgate highlighted the standard features of this trim. Driver Technology ($1,400) included adaptive cruise control and numerous electronic driver aids. We located a vehicle locally, secured a price using Edmunds Price Promise and paid a total of $39,704 for our Shoreline Blue Pearl Toyota Highlander Limited. Once it entered the fleet, it didn't take long before it became the default choice for staffers needing room for the family and more. If there's a drawback to the extra power, it's the fact that the Highlander tends to sit back on its haunches too much under full throttle. If that's the only price to pay, I'd say pay it. " — Ed Hellwig. "It's clearly not a sports car, but our new 2014 Highlander didn't go all wonky when the road climbed out of. Source: www.edmunds.com
