Map UsSleek Form Meets Smart Function
FOR 2015, HIGHLANDER CONTINUES TO SET THE STANDARD AMONG MID-SIZE SUVS WITH ITS ATHLETIC EXTERIOR AND STYLISH INTERIOR.
What's New for 2015
* Carried over from 2014, the 2015 Highlander does not see any major changes.
Exterior
* Projector-beam halogen smoked-chrome accent headlights with auto on/off feature now standard on LE, LE Plus and XLE trim levels. Previously only standard on Limited.
Quick Facts
Driveline
• Front-Wheel Drive
• Dynamic Torque Control AWD System
• Electronic On-Demand AWD System with intelligence (AWD-i)
Engines
• 2.7L DOHC 16-valve 4-cylinder with Dual Variable Valve Timing with intelligence (Dual VVT-i)
• 3.5L DOHC 24-valve V6 with Dual Variable Valve Timing with intelligence (Dual VVT-i)
• Hybrid 3.5L DOHC 24-valve V6 with Variable Valve Timing with intelligence (VVT-i)
Transmissions
• 6-speed Electronically Controlled automatic Transmission with intelligence (ECT-i) and sequential shift mode and snow mode
• Electronically controlled Continuously Variable Transmission (ECVT) with sequential shift mode
Key Selling Points
As a carryover from 2014, the 2015 Highlander received no major changes, now featuring smoked-chrome accent headlights standard on all trim levels. Highlander features a stylish, athletic exterior, complemented by a sophisticated interior. With its overall capability and versatility, Highlander continues to set the standard among mid-size SUVs.
Everyday Capability
With seating for up to 8 passengers, 83.7 cubic feet of maximum cargo volume1, smart storage appointments like an in-dash shelf and large soft-touch center console with convenient roll-top, and available Dynamic Torque Control AWD, Highlander offers great capability inside and out.
Premium Interior Amenities
Highlander offers a variety of upscale features typically found in luxury vehicles for an overall rewarding ownership experience.
Outstanding Value
Highlander comes in four well-equipped trim levels and features the same renowned quality, dependability and reliability Toyota vehicles are famous for. With standard ToyotaCare, Highlander delivers more value than ever.
Key Features
PERFORMANCE
• 2.7L DOHC 16-valve 4-cylinder with Dual Variable Valve Timing with intelligence (Dual VVT-i) (FWD LE)
• 3.5L DOHC 24-valve V6 with Dual Variable Valve Timing with intelligence (Dual VVT-i)
• Hybrid 3.5L DOHC 24-valve V6 with Variable Valve Timing with intelligence (VVT-i)
• 6-speed Electronically Controlled automatic Transmission with intelligence (ECT-i), sequential shift mode and Snow Mode
• Electronically controlled Continuously Variable Transmission (ECVT) with sequential shift mode (Hybrid models)
• MacPherson strut front suspension and double-wishbone rear suspension
• Available Dynamic Torque Control AWD (Gas models)
• Electronic On-Demand AWD System with intelligence (AWD-i) (Hybrid models)
• Permanent Magnet Synchronous Electric front & rear motors (Hybrid models)
TECHNOLOGY
• Entune™ Audio with 6.1-in. high resolution touchscreen display (8-in. screen on XLE and above)
• Integrated backup camera with projected path gridlines
• Available Dynamic Radar Cruise Control (DRCC) (Limited)
• 4.2-in. color LCD Multi-Information Display (XLE and Limited)
• Available Rear Seat Blu-ray® DVD Entertainment System (XLE and Limited)
SAFETY
• Star Safety System™
• Hill Start Assist Control (HAC)
• Downhill Assist Control (DAC) (AWD gas models)
• 8 airbags including driver knee airbag and front passenger seat cushion airbag
• Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert (RCTA) (Limited models)
• Rear parking Sonar (Limited)
• Available Pre-Collision System (PCS) with Dynamic Radar Cruise Control (DRCC), Lane Departure Alert (LDA) with Automatic High-beam headlights and Safety Connect (Limited)
COMFORT AND CONVENIENCE
• Ambient Lighting on interior of front and rear doors and in-dash shelf (Limited)
• Soft-touch in-dash shelf with easy cable management
• 24.5-liter soft-touch roll-top center console with removable utility tray
• Adjustable power liftgate (LE Plus and above)
• Driver Easy Speak (XLE and above)
• Power liftgate with memory function
• Second-row retractable window sunshades (XLE and Limited)
• Available heated steering wheel and heated second-row captain's chairs (Limited)
• Standard moonroof on XLE and Limited, available panoramic moonroof (Limited)
VERSATILITY
• Up to 83.7 cubic feet of cargo capacity behind first row (LE and LE Plus)
• 8-passenger seating standard for LE, LE Plus and XLE (7-passenger available for XLE, standard for Limited)
• 60/40 split sliding and reclining fold-flat second-row seats (8-passenger seating)
• 60/40 split fold-flat third-row seat with sliding headrests and recline function
