Most recently, the Japanese automaker introduced us to the 3rd generation of an SUV. Toyota Highlander. This car is in great demand in the USA, and for almost four years now it has been trying to gain popularity in Russia, Ukraine and Kazakhstan.
In Europe, this car is not for sale, Europeans do not like big cars. And our sales are not bad, the second generation was sold out at 11,000 thousand pieces a year.
In this review, we will tell you about all the changes and updates to the Highlander. Let's see how this SUV is delivered to our market.
Brutal handsome man
The third reincarnation turned out to be very different from the previous one. And these differences are visible in every detail of the exterior of the updated Toyota Highlander 2014.
Primarily, general form the new Toyota model turned out to be very brutal, muscular and eye-catching.
Comparison of the third and second generations: on the left - new highlander, on the right - the previous model
Immediately striking is the large grille, LED headlights dipped beam, prominent wheel arches. The body lines have been changed. Also, a spoiler appeared on the tailgate, and turn signal repeaters on the rear-view mirrors.
The dimensions of the Toyota Highlander 2014 have also undergone changes, the car has become larger:
- Length - 4865 mm
- Width - 1925 mm
- Height - 1730 mm
There are only two kits:
- elegans
- Prestige
But for each configuration, you can choose from 2 types of power units.
Toyota Highlander colors
Almost premium salon
The interior has also undergone a major upgrade. Inside, the number of angular surfaces has decreased, and the finish now consists of soft plastics and other quality materials. The interior of the Highlander can easily compete with premium cars.
The driver's seat is adjustable in 8 positions, including the lumbar and seat length. All settings are made electrically. AT top configuration memory is added to the chair, it is very convenient if you are not traveling alone or like to change position during the trip.
For Russian market lateral support has grown, the designers realized that we are not as obese as the Americans.
The front seats are ventilated and heated, the rear seats are only heated. The steering wheel is adjustable in two directions, so almost any driver can get quite comfortable.
The front panel is equipped with a color, 8-inch display, which displays:
- all information about the condition of the car
- audio settings
- rear view camera with guide lines
- navigator
Attracts the attention of a long illuminated shelf, which stretches from the driver to the right door. It is very convenient to put the phone here, there is a USB connection nearby for recharging.
Front panel of the new model 2014
In the middle, between the front seats, there is just a huge niche, its volume is 24 liters, a lot can fit here.
The rear seat is ready to receive and accommodate even three people in comfort, although the seats are molded for two.
The new generation of Toyota Highlander brought an increase free space for rear passengers. The rear is very spacious, and the seat backs can be reclined for even more comfort. The sofa itself can also be moved back and forth. On the sides are a cup holder, and in the middle of the climate control settings.
Toyota Highlander 2014 is equipped with three-zone climate control, which once again confirms the premium interior.
But that's not all, behind the second row of seats, there is also a third. It can comfortably accommodate two, not too large, people. Note that I did not say children, but adults, because there is also enough space there. The backs of these seats are also adjustable in angle.
How to get to the third row
According to the owners of Toyota Highlander 2014, the sound insulation of the cabin has been significantly improved compared to the second generation. This is also confirmed by dry figures, which indicate an increase in the coverage area with a noise-insulating coating by a third.
Trunk volume is 391 liters - with 7 seats ah, 1197 liters in the 5-seat version and more than 2000 liters with all the rear seats folded down.
Door luggage compartment equipped with a servo drive and can be opened from the passenger compartment, from the key fob and the button on the door. In addition, if you need to put something small in your luggage, then just open the window in the door luggage compartment.
Family car - family dynamics
Let's say right away that the car cannot be called sports, but it was not created that way. Toyota Highlander is equipped with two petrol engine options.
Please note that the power is 3.5 liter engine was reduced in order to pay less tax, but the torque remained the same - 252 N / m. So the motor hasn't lost anything.
In addition, the fuel consumption of the Toyota Highlander has been reduced compared to the second generation due to engine improvements.
But the dynamics are not high, a 2.7 liter engine will accelerate to 100 km / h in 10.3 seconds, a more powerful engine copes faster - 8.7 seconds. In general, an acceptable result, especially considering the more than 2.5 tons weight of the Toyota Highlander.
The suspension is set up softly, in an American way, and although our version is being reconfigured - the suspension is made stiffer, the car has rolls during sharp turns, and it can sway on a very bumpy surface. However, not very large potholes, the car passes perfectly swallowing them.
Front view of a dark red SUV
The technical characteristics of the Toyota Highlander 2014 are very good, and despite minor flaws, the car obeys the steering wheel well and is remarkably controlled.
The package with a 2.7 liter engine comes only with front-wheel drive, and the assembly with more powerful motor- with full, pluggable.
For off-road, there is a constant mode all-wheel drive, however, do not get too carried away with this, although the car is considered an SUV, it is becoming more and more like an urban crossover.
The clearance of the Toyota Highlander decreased to 200 mm, in the second generation it was 206 mm. The angles of ascent and departure have decreased due to the increased body kits. So here we can observe not only the changed ground clearance, but also general trend a departure from brutal off-road.
Toyota Highlander 2014 test drive video
We are not afraid of the gray wolf
And although the cross-country ability of the car decreased slightly, the concern for the safety of the warrior and passengers remained. The machine is equipped with an impressive number of active and passive systems security.
- 8 airbags
- air curtains
- Driver's knee airbags
- ABS - anti-lock braking system
- EBD - brake force distribution
- EBA - Sudden Brake Assist
- ESP - machine stability
- ASR - anti-slip system
- HHC - help when starting to move uphill (the driver has a few seconds to move his foot from the brake to the gas, at which time the electronics prevent the car from rolling)
- HDC - help when starting downhill (electronic speed limit up to 7 km / h)
- Lane change assistant
Toyota Highlander is absolutely new crossover the third generation, which features an improved exterior and interior design, while the overall design of a city car perfectly combines the power and strength of a modern SUV.
Compared to the previous generation, the new product has increased significantly in size (this is the exact data. Which was taken from the official Toyota website):
- length is - 4865 mm;
- width - 1925 mm;
- height - 1730 mm;
- wheelbase length - 2790 mm;
- magnitude ground clearance- 200 mm;
- curb weight of the car - 2000 kg (2.7 L), 2135 kg (3.5 L)
The choice of the consumer is offered a wide range of body colors - pearl white mother-of-pearl, beige, blue-gray, blue, silver, ash-gray, dark blue, bright red, as well as black.
Exterior New Toyota Highlander 2014
The new city car Toyota Highlander 2014 is as practical, convenient and perfect as possible, where not only the driver, but also the passenger can feel comfortable enough. Chrome inserts, stylish LED headlights and a trapezoidal grille are the main advantages of a bold and daring exterior.
The strength and power of the crossover is maximally emphasized by eighteen or nineteen-inch wheels, as well as wheel arches. terribleness external design model was borrowed from Toyota Tundra, which is distinguished by a pronounced bulge of the ribbed hood. The massive door allows you to freely maximum comfort carry out various loading of goods. parking lights located high enough to prevent road dust pollution.
Behind the New Toyota Highlander 2014 is less conspicuous, but functional and practical, due to the presence of a massive rectangular tailgate with convenient access to the trunk, pursed bumper, which is made of unpainted plastic and marker lights.
versatility and high quality finishes interior cabin- the main advantages of modern Toyota crossover highlander. On board can fit up to eight people, while the third row of seats is designed for three adults with an increase in the rear of the width of the body by eleven centimeters. Reinforced rear suspension.
The cabin of the third generation car is equipped with a multifunctional steering wheel, a redesigned instrument cluster with a multifunctional four-inch color screen and reliable two radii. Torpedo, which is distinguished by smooth lines, goes well with a stylish shelf located at the bottom of the front panel. For phone settings, various auxiliary functions of the machine and multimedia equipment, the six-inch touch-screen color display, which is located on the center console, is fully responsible. At the same time, this display is responsible for displaying navigation maps and high-quality images from the rear view camera.
AT basic equipment there is a convenient and fairly ergonomic climate control unit inside the vehicle. The owner of the crossover will especially like the presence of a modern JBL premium audio system with twelve powerful speakers and an entertainment complex for passengers in the back rows.
Trunk volume Toyota Highlander 3rd generation 2014 release is 195 / 269 liters and 529 / 1872 liters with the rear seats folded down.
It is worth noting that the SUV is not inferior in quality to most large stately jeeps, thanks to the presence of a free third row of seats, while the main characteristics are as high as possible, which allows the use of vehicles for country trips and regular use in urban areas.
To date, Highlander is available in four trim levels - Comfort, Elegance, Prestige and Premium. If we consider the most popular two configurations (they are only offered in Russia) - Elegance and Prestige, then each of them includes:
- steering wheel leather;
- leather upholstery;
- stylish curtains in the luggage compartment;
- there are rain sensors and a special cruise control;
- the possibility of adjusting the steering column by the angle of inclination;
- mirror rear view automatically dims when needed;
- electric tailgate;
- modern folding mirrors;
- keyless entry comfort system;
- there is a heating system for the steering wheel, front and rear seats, mirrors, windshield;
- three-ton type of climate control;
- system exchange rate stability and assistance with starting on the rise;
- traction control system;
- as a complex passive safety protruding - active head restraints, seat belt pretensioners, curtain airbags, as well as side and front airbags.
General characteristics Toyota Highlander 3 2014
- the front-wheel drive version of the crossover is equipped with a four-cylinder 1AR-FE engine, the volume of which is 2.7 liters (188 hp);
- the all-wheel drive car has a V6 engine with a 2GR-FE engine, the volume of which is 3.5 liters and maximum power- 249 horsepower;
- engine type - only gasoline;
- the level of environmental friendliness of all engines - Euro 5;
- storage battery - 65 / h;
- transmission - only 6-speed automatic;
- anterior independent suspension on suspension struts;
- rear suspension multi-link type;
- informative steering with electric booster;
- the presence of two-piston brake mechanisms with ventilated discs on the front axle;
- discs with single-piston mechanisms are located on the rear wheels.
Passport data Toyota Highlander 2014 2.7 liters:
- number of cylinders - 4 pcs. (arrangement row);
- the exact engine size is 2672 cu. cm.;
- maximum power - 188 hp (138 kW). 5800 rpm;
- torque - 252 Nm at 4200 rpm;
- number of valves - 16 pieces;
- Toyota top speed Highlander III- 180 km / h;
- acceleration from 0 to 100 km / h - 10.3 s;
- fuel consumption (city / highway / combined cycle) per 100 kilometers - 13.3 / 7.9 / 9.9 liters.
Passport data Toyota Highlander 2014 3.5 liters:
- number of cylinders - 6 pcs. (arrangement row);
- the exact engine size is 3456 cu. cm.;
- maximum power - 249 hp (183 kW). 6200 rpm;
- torque - 337 Nm at 4700 rpm;
- number of valves - 24 pieces;
- maximum speed - 180 km / h;
- acceleration from 0 to 100 km / h - 8.7 s;
- consumption Toyota fuel Highlander 3 2014 (city / highway / combined cycle) per 100 km - 14.4 / 8.4 / 10.6 liters.
The price of Toyota Highlander 2014 on a complete set
Price for a car in Ukraine:
- Comfort 2.7L, 6AT - UAH 564,603
- Elegance 2.7L, 6AT - UAH 654,069
- Comfort 3.5L, 6AT - UAH 668 329
- Elegance 3.5L, 6AT - UAH 750,066
- Prestige 3.5L, 6AT - UAH 794,161
- Premium 3,5L, 6AT?828 471 UAH
Video review and test drive:
Crash test:
Other photos of the car.
Deceiver's Notes.
"Never say never" is the well-known proverb. So it turned out that I changed my word twice. About 12 years ago, after parting with a black Nissan, I promised myself that I would never mess with black again: it’s beautiful when it’s clean, but dreary courtship! The second "never" referred to the Toyota brand. I thought and still think that this brand in our market is the most dishonest. Many toyotophiles will now start pointing fingers and throwing stones, but this will not change my opinion. Toyota loves our wallet and doesn’t really love the client: the price is clearly too high, then after 10 thousand, it’s generally too much for modern car! All this is IMHO. In the pros, of course, the rumor about the unbreakability and phenomenal reliability. In the minus, we will add to this brand the increased interest of hijackers and, as a result, increased insurance rates. In the rest, it is a promoted brand, which is a kind of well-designed consumer goods in the automotive industry. I can single out two good products - Prado and LK200. But these cars are a thing in itself. To some, they seem to be something prestigious, although in reality they are well-packed crooks with incomprehensible goals for their possession for a city dweller.
When it's time to change the car, and I owned KIA Sorento 2010, then friends advised to take the Prado with a diesel engine. After him, I went to the salon. Agreed for a discount, the wheels as a gift, I came home, "delighted" his wife and walked "through the bottom of the barrel" by typing the required amount. In the morning, doubts began to gnaw at me - do I need an SUV? He came with a bag of money to the salon, once again swept and ... went home with a bag of money! Not my car! NOT-MO-ME!!! Then I came to evaluate "Venza", but I didn't even get to the test. Enough of the study of the "inside". Bad plastic everywhere! And the look of the luggage compartment generally turned away, it seemed, from Toyota forever. But then I read a note about Highlander and in mid-February, for the sake of curiosity, I came to the salon.
The first acquaintance took place and it left a good impression. Acquaintance with the list of "sweets" left no doubts - the Highlander is pretty packed! At that time, I was considering buying Taurega, but the prices for cars with the options I wanted went off scale for the figure of 2.7 million, even on a "cheap" gasoline engine. And diesel generally carried away to the stars! Having estimated all the pros and cons, I decided that 500-700 thousand of the saved family budget would be good compensation for the moral "suffering" from owning a highlander. Then there were test drives. I went to 2.7 and 3.5. Both as a driver and a passenger in the back seat (but what about: there is a place for your beloved daughter!) And on asphalt and on snow, and on slush, himself and with his family. Feelings will not describe now. I will write simply: we decided that this is a worthy device for moving the family in space. Like white, 3.5 prestige + luxury.
I came to order - white ones are so popular that you have to wait until October, and for July only black and some other. Well, okay! Once he deceived himself, the second time it was easier to deceive himself! Black is so black. Even without the deluxe package. By the way, but meeting his brothers on the road, he noted for himself that the highlander looks more solid in black! Thus, the soul was calmed down. In mid-July, I got a call that the car would come any day. And here is the long-awaited meeting! Of special stages I ordered mats (if it is possible to buy deeper ones, then don’t take relatives: they are too small!), protection, wind deflectors (they haven’t arrived yet!) And Hakku-7 on disks. Additionally, already outside the cabin, set the signalization with auto start, hood lock and beacon.
Operation has begun. What to say. The device is decent. There are still a few of them on the streets, so they have not blurred their eyes yet. Profile, full face, rear view are quite modern. The car is large and therefore does not look like a crossover, because it did not come out tall: the ratio of length and height visually makes the car a high station wagon. In the cabin on top of the dash is solid plastic. And not only soft-look, but also to the touch. But it's worth lowering your eyes below, even on the shelf where the automatic transmission handle, you will see, this is Toyota! The wretchedness of the plastic is outrageous! I must say that I am an adherent of cleanliness and order in the cabin. I use chemistry for this. Turtle wax who has always helped me with this! And then rubbed, like everything shines and smells of freshness. And three or four days later, the panels again look dusty. Previously, one interior cleaning was enough for me for a month and a half. Some straight self-staining plastic!
The cabin is spacious. The doors close with a pleasant, non-slamming sound. Dashboard pleasing to the eye. Doesn't irritate. The display between the tachometer and speedometer shows a lot of interesting things, but I set it to the average consumption position and practically do not set it to other positions. Unless when I give a test for friends, I show a display showing the operation of the drive system. Beautiful, informative, but in everyday life is not interesting. While testing the car, it seemed that the brakes were somehow sluggish. Now I'm used to it. During the test on the site, I tried on rolled snow (my first test, back in February) to put the car into a light skid a little more than necessary by adding gas on the turn. But the electronics "intelligently" prevented this attempt. For family car good quality! Safety comes first!!!
Noise isolation in the car is good. Exactly. Not great, but good. The main noise comes from tires. You can, of course, make Shumko arches, but did not bother. Climate control copes with his work on 4+! Why not 5? Because in my Sorica, the main conditioning position was feet-on-the-windows, and I felt great. In this position, the mountaineer cools his legs .... and that's it! For comfort, you need a position "in the legs-in the mug." It's not hot, but it's blowing! What a draft! When a couple of times turned on the cold on the back row, the noise of air flows from the rear deflectors is very clearly audible. But the passengers did not complain. It seems normal and good for passengers there. Well, okay. There is plenty of room for passengers. Legroom is more than enough. And even more so for a daughter of 10 years old. I haven’t used the third row of seats yet, and I don’t think that this option will be in demand for me. About the driver's seat, I can say that it is spacious because it was created for wide American asses. You get used to it, but the chair lacks lateral support.
Evaluated the ventilation system. Okay, but it ventilates the back and, sorry, the crotch. Not much hits the fifth point. And it's still nice. Especially in hot weather. Music. Cd for three. In Sorik SD worked juicier. The radio is working fine. Playing from a flash drive and via bluetooth with iPhon leaves a good and excellent impression. However, I'm not a music lover. Sounds above average to me already well. Phone operation speakerphone very convenient. And you can hear it well, and you don’t need to break away from the steering wheel to answer or end the conversation. That's just the list of calls is displayed on the screen and in certain circumstances may reveal unwanted information to prying eyes. And to reset it, you need to "reset" it in the menu and then connect again. Although it's not long. Another function of the display is navigation. Driving in the map mode in your hometown, you can also learn the names of streets previously unknown to me. It seems to show everything in detail. But as a navigator over long distances, I would beware of using it.
It happened to me almost immediately after the purchase to go on the route Ulyanovsk-Taganrog. The road has long been familiar to me, but, just in case, I took the good old Navitelovsky navigator. And not in vain! Having entered the route into the Toyota and Navitel navigators, I drove off. The first "puncture" of the Toyota Navigator was on the bypass road in the Syzran region. He just got lost! The mark of the car was "driving" in an open field and the young lady's voice recommended returning to the road. Then the navigator seemed to come to his senses and the young lady asked: "Re-lay?" She repaved it herself and .... began to demand to return to the road, although she already showed that we were driving along the road. In the Saratov region, she came to her senses. But not for long. In short, she was constantly lost and constantly demanded to turn around, then turn. The second time she "woke up" on the M4 highway. But by that time I had already given her the nickname "Psaki" and she did not inspire confidence in me. It is all the more surprising that when entering Rostov, the young lady informed me about traffic jams on the way, created an alternative route, but since I no longer trusted her, I drove on the navigator and ... stayed in traffic jams exactly as long as my Psaki prophesied . The same thing happened on the way back! Conclusion: the system for driving on the highway is completely unacceptable!
If we are talking about trips, I will say this: my expectations were justified. Traveling by car is very pleasant! Highly! Overtaking is given without tension. Holds the road at 5! I didn't notice any wobble or wobble. Liked the cruise control. He was also present on Sorik, but he worked normally only when traveling on a flat road. The climb began a little and he nervously pushed in the back, switching to the lower gear through the stage. The mountaineer behaves more decently. Gear shifting is very smooth. There seems to be a difference in engine power. Very, (VERY!!!) surprised fuel consumption! When purchasing a car, I was ready for consumption in the city within 14-16 liters depending on the season and 10-11 liters on the highway! Imagine my surprise when, on the outskirts of Rostov, the display showed a consumption of 8.9 liters per hundred! Upon arrival in Taganrog after traffic jams in Rostov-9.1! At the same time, I moved at speeds of 100-120 km / h. On the way back, the flow rate was 9.2. At the same time, for checks in one direction, the expense was 9.5 and in the other - 9.3. For such a mass and power of the engine, the result is more than satisfactory! So far in the city average consumption did not grow more than 14 liters, but the main indicator of consumption is still within 12 per hundred.
What else pleases in the car? Convenient keyless access. "Sneaky" highlighting when approaching the car in dark time days. Automatic opening of a back door. The system of informing about the presence of movement in the "blind" zone with display in the rear-view mirrors. Excellent rear view camera with dynamic markings. All this is convenient and pleasing.
What NOT to like. MOT in 10 thousand. Plus it's not cheap. Plastic. From the top - self-staining, from the bottom - ugly in appearance and to the touch. The plastic in the trunk is very scratched. There are practically no niches for small things in the trunk. Hood!!! For 2.1 cartoons, they could have put shock absorbers! No configuration without a third row of seats. And this adds to the price probably 60-80 thousand. Here is such a confession of a deceiver. The main thing is that Toyota does not deceive. At least in terms of reliability. I would like to have several years of trouble-free operation and life.
Good luck to everyone on the road.
Highlander - this is how the name is translated new Toyota Highlander 2014 release. This car was created fourteen years ago, mainly for the US market, and became the epitome of american dream for many people in this country. Highlander appeared in our country not so long ago and, with the exception of Russia, Belarus, Ukraine and Kazakhstan, Toyota Highlander cannot be found anywhere else in Europe.
The reason, first of all, in the mentality of buyers. For residents of these countries, the number of cars is directly proportional to the status and position of its owner in society. But, unlike the Americans, where the price of a car is not high, the same Russians are ready to pay any amount.
Crossover Toyota Highlander 2014 is a car with a claim. Not a female RAV4, but still not a Land Cruiser Prado. This claim is issued by a large, high-set, trapezoidal grille, huge wheel arches and outstanding optics in the corporate style of Toyota "Keen Look", as well as a massive back, which designers call "under priority", or "accent from below".
No matter how you look at Toyota Highlander 2014: behind, in front, in a circle, a real brutal highlander. Incidentally, this is the third Generation Highlander. What do you expect from interior decoration Toyota? First of all, the "Japanese spirit". It seems that he is different from his relatives, but exactly as much as he looks like them with his comfort and caring prostate.
Toyota Highlander 2014 is beautiful if only because it does not make the driver think about the meaning of things - the right buttons are at hand, the right arrows are in front of the eyes. Individual citizens, for some reason, find Highlander interior faceless.
They don’t argue about tastes, but even if this is so, they can’t be blamed for non-functionality. What is the new niche in the front panel with a blue "atmospheric" backlight worth.
And in the shelf for gadgets there is now a special hole for wires. It's nice to think about little things like that. Among the innovations in the car interior is a huge armrest, which, according to the designers, should accommodate a briefcase and a folder for papers - business people it will be appreciated.
The seats of the Toyota Highlander 2014 were apparently created for large Americans, because their size is more reminiscent of home chairs. They are sheathed perforated leather and are heated and ventilated. Their electric allow you to find a comfortable position for the driver of any shape and size.
The back row of seats is also very spacious, and the rear seats can be selectively transformed, almost like furniture in a small apartment, it is possible to use a personal climate control unit. But in Toyota Highlander 2014 there is also a third row of seats! In total, eight people can fit in the crossover.
To increase legroom for third-row passengers, the designers had to reduce the backs of the rear seats of the new Toyota Highlander 3 by almost 40 millimeters.
With the rear seats folded down, the trunk turns into a whole cargo compartment. Compared to Highlander previous generation, it has noticeably increased, there is so much space that you can even carry a closet. In addition, there was such new feature as "memory to open the trunk".
Until recently, only all-wheel drive Toyota highlander. The third generation is now also presented in a front-wheel drive version with a 2.7-liter engine and a power of 188 Horse power aggregated automatic six-speed transmission.
The maximum torque of the engine is 252 N/m at 4200 rpm. The car accelerates to 100 km/h in 10.3 seconds. in combined cycle, according to the manufacturer, is 9.0 liters per 100 kilometers.
The traditional trump card of any Toyota is the feeling of driving comfort. Toyota Highlander 2014 gently copes with any bumps in the road, and, at the same time, does not leave a feeling of looseness.
It should be noted that the model moved away from the Camry platform and intermarried with the Lexus RX. Now the same MacPherson is in front, and a multi-link is behind, which made it possible to combine spaciousness with the comfort of a sedan.
The car evokes the feeling of driving a large yacht, which, calmly swaying on the waves, with cruising speed going against the opposite wind. Moreover, the wind itself in the car is not audible, compared with the previous generation model, the noise level in the cabin has decreased.
The numbers speak louder: if the 2nd generation Highlander was only 56 percent covered, now it is 86 percent. Experts even revised the engine mounting scheme to reduce vibration.
In general, Toyota Highlander 2014 perfectly obeys the steering wheel, as it should be, reacts to the brakes. But, despite the accommodating nature, there is a slight feeling of buildup, it still feels like a big car.
For the front-wheel drive version of the Toyota Highlander 3, it is not difficult to imagine, for example, a mother of many children, for whom this car can become both an apartment on wheels and a calling card. Or a man in his forties who has three children, a good country house and small business in the city.
The front-wheel drive version of Highlander 3 is, after all, rather an image and plain story. To check off-road qualities Toyota Highlander 2014 is better to choose the version: 4x4, V6, 3.5 liters, 249 horsepower. Incidentally, due to the high transport tax the engine of the all-wheel drive Highlander 3 was derated from 270 to 249 horsepower.
For the car, it always behaves like a front-wheel drive, but as soon as traction deteriorates, new system, with active torque distribution, analyzing speed, steering angle, position throttle valve, optimally distributes the moment between the axles.
Torque transmission to rear axle is carried out not only in the case of slipping of the front wheels, but also, for example, during the entry into a turn. The system considers that the driver needs help and distributes the moment between the axles in a 90/10 ratio.
Prices for the 2014 front-wheel drive Toyota Highlander start at 1,760 thousand rubles, the cost of the 4x4 version starts at 1,967 thousand rubles. Both cars are sold in two: “elegant” and “prestige”, the difference between them is exactly 124 thousand rubles and includes: wood trim, front, rear view camera, and other pleasant, but not obligatory little things.
It is not yet clear what fate awaits the front-wheel drive Toyota version Highlander 2014, it will become apparent in a year or two. But there is no doubt that the all-wheel drive fellow will succeed, because it has everything that attracts us in crossovers: speed, spaciousness, high permeability and Toyota reliability.
Japanese SUVs and crossovers have firmly taken their place among cars of this class. One of the representatives Japanese crossovers is a Toyota Highlander.
The 2014 Toyota Highlander came off the assembly line last year and is now in its 3rd generation. this crossover. A feature of the car is high comfort, because now it has 8 seats for passengers. Initially, it was designed for American buyers, but over time it began to be sold in Russia.
What is the updated Toyota Highlander 2014 and what have the manufacturers made new? This will help us to know our short review and test drive a crossover.
Appearance and dimensions
Highlander 2014 received new look, the dimensions of the car have changed slightly and specifications, only the possibility of transporting up to 7 passengers remained untouched, for which 3 rows of seats are installed in the Toyota Highlander.
First of all, it is worth noting the significantly changed Highlander front end. The radiator grille has become trapezoidal, in the middle of which there is a chrome Toyota badge. The headlights have become more slanted, which gives some aggressiveness to the front end. Front bumper only slightly changed and it still houses running lights.
The side glazing of the new 2014 crossover has changed its shape, which only adds harmony when viewed from the side. At the rear, the Highlander also received some changes, most of which touched on the shape of the taillights.
As already mentioned, the car has changed dimensions he got bigger. The length of the new crossover after the changes made began to be 4.865 m. The width also changed and is 1.925 m. But the height remained the same - 1.73 m.
Engines, transmission
Next, a review of the engines and transmissions that are installed on the new Toyota will be made. In Russia and other CIS countries, Toyota Highlander comes with two types of power plants. The first power plant, which is equipped with a new crossover, is a 4-cylinder unit with a combustion chamber volume of 2.7 liters, capable of delivering 188 hp. It is noteworthy that this engine for the first time it is installed on cars that will be delivered to our country, although for American consumers this engine was also available on earlier versions of this Toyota model.
The top engine, which is installed on the Toyota Highlander, is a 3.5-liter V-shaped “six”, familiar from previous model. But especially for consumers from Russia, this engine was deformed, after which its power decreased to 249 hp.
There is also a version with hybrid engine, but it will not be delivered to Russia, so it is not possible to find out the technical specifications, as well as conduct a test drive of such a configuration.
Both power plants, which are installed on the 2014 Highlander, are equipped with a 6-band automatic transmission gear shifting. Speed maximum regardless of the set power unit, is 180 km/h.
And here it is accelerating new toyota with a 2.7-liter engine, it is somewhat slower - 10.3 seconds versus 8.7 seconds for a car with a top-end engine, this was also felt during a test drive.
In addition, the version with the top engine is all-wheel drive, while the 2.7-liter crossover has only front-wheel drive.
Chassis
The suspension of the 2014 model year from Toyota also underwent some changes, which mainly affected the rear of the Highlander. If the front suspension is made according to the MacPherson type, then the rear was abandoned and an independent 2-link suspension was installed. This affected the smoothness Toyota. A test drive showed that the new Highlander was softer than its predecessor, but it was also noticed that due to soft suspension the roll of the car increased during cornering, this is clearly visible in the photo or video.
Interior
A review of the interior showed that, first of all, everything in the new Toyota is aimed at providing comfort. Higher quality materials were used for interior trim. Sitting in the new Highlander 2014, which was given for a test drive, it immediately becomes clear that the developers have taken into account all the shortcomings of the early models.
If we take into account the basic Comfort package, then even this car has 3-zone climate control, cruise control, all doors are equipped with power windows. Seats 1 and 2 rows are provided with heating. driver's seat, as seen in the photo, can be adjusted in 8 different positions by means of an electric drive. And it's not full list what the Highlander is equipped with as standard.
Cars in the Elegance and Premium versions are equipped with even more diverse systems that provide additional comfort.
In addition, the 2014 Toyota Highlander is equipped with a large number of systems (active and passive) that ensure the proper safety of passengers while driving.
Price
As can be seen from the review, the new generation of the crossover from Toyota is well equipped, so the price for it is not small.
AT Russia Toyota The 2014 Highlander only comes in Elegance and Premium trims. Comfort version for Russian consumers no, and the price of a car with such equipment is unknown.
The price for a Highlander with a 2.7 liter engine in the Elegance configuration is 1,760,000 rubles. For the same car, but with a 3.5-liter engine, you will have to pay 1,967,000 rubles.
The price of the Premium package is even higher. A 2.7-liter Highlander will cost 1,884,000 rubles. The price for a car with a top-end engine stopped at the level of 2,091,000 rubles.
