Year after year, Toyota continues to improve the Highlander and include enhancements that appeal to a wide variety of SUV shoppers. Ever since the latest model was revealed, a lot of drivers are wondering about the 2017 Toyota Highlander release date as well as the updated elements it will offer.
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New features in the 2017 Toyota Highlander
As the 2017 Highlander release date is quickly approaching, many of you may be curious to learn about the new and improved features it will have to offer. For the 2017 model year, the Toyota Highlander comes with a number of performance, design, and technology enhancements as well as a new SE grade.
Performance
- New 3.5-liter V6 Direct Injection engine
- Available Start and Stop engine technology
- All-new Direct Shift eight-speed automatic transmission
Technology
- 5 USB connection ports
- Toyota Safety Sense P, which includes:
- Pedestrian Pre-Collision System
- Forward Collision Warning
- Automatic High Beams
- Dynamic Radar Cruise Control
Design
- New upper and lower front grille
- Unique grille finish for each trim
- Sleeker taillight design
- Three new exterior color options: Celestial Silver Metallic, Toasted Walnut Pearl, and Salsa Red Pearl (for SE only)
Highlander SE grade
- 19-inch aluminum-alloy wheels
- Sport-tuned suspension
- Sporty dark paint on front grille
- Black leather-trimmed seats with silver stitching and pattern seat inserts
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When will the 2017 Toyota Highlander be available?
Now that you know a little bit more about the improved elements of the new Highlander, you are probably curious to learn when it will be available. Toyota projects the 2017 Toyota Highlander release date to be during fall 2016, so interested drivers can get behind the wheel at that time. In the meantime, car shoppers in the Vacaville, CA area can take a look at our new Highlander inventory as well as the rest of our new and used vehicles and schedule a test drive today!