2017 Toyota Highlander First Review
Front- or all-wheel driveStandard V-6 Highlanders and hybrid versions send power to either the front or all four wheels via a new 8-speed automatic transmission, replacing the previous 6-speed.The 6-speed lives on in the basic LE trim mated to the familiar 2.7-liter 4-cylinder (185 hp, 184 lb-ft), which is offered only with front-wheel drive.EPA fuel economy ratings make the revised V-6 option a real win-win, gaining 2 mpg—21 mpg city, 27 highway for front-drive models, one mpg less on the city cycle with all-wheel drive.
Test Drive: 2017 Toyota Highlander
Aside from the Highlander's new standard safety technologies and its redesigned front end, the big news for 2017 pertains to a new drivetrain.Continuing from last year, the Highlander LE sticks with a modest 185-horsepower, 2.7-liter 4-cylinder engine, a 6-speed automatic transmission, and front-wheel drive.You probably don't want this version of the SUV.