In keeping a forward momentum within the popular crossover and SUV segment, Toyota redesigns its Highlander midsized three-row crossover. Being the methodical giant that Toyota is, the Highlander retains its unmistakable look, and most of that soft character that’s made it the welcoming people mover for twenty years now.
With the new redesign comes a better-suited interior that’s slightly more accommodating and touts larger cargo room especially behind the third-row seats. One thing that Toyota retains in the newly designed Highlander is the powertrain, which is the latest iteration of the brand’s highly praised 3.5-liter V6 engine mated to an 8-speed automatic transmission. The engine is good for 295 horsepower and 263 lb-ft of torque. An all-wheel-drive system is available on the Highlander as expected, and my top-of-the-line Highlander Platinum trim gets AWD as standard along with a plethora of other welcomed amenities and luxury features.
The driving character of the new 2020 Highlander in the Platinum trim is mostly on the soft side where the vehicle feels like a giant sponge, which isn’t a bad thing. The way it moves and shifts through its 8 forward gears is buttery smooth, somewhat reminiscent of its Lexus RX luxury sibling. Though,
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By: Malcolm Hogan
Title: 2020 Toyota Highlander Platinum AWD Review & Test Drive
Sourced From: www.automotiveaddicts.com/70474/2020-toyota-highlander-platinum-awd-review-test-drive
Published Date: Thu, 21 May 2020 13:26:47 +0000
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