2013 Toyota Highlander Price in Nigeria – Reviews and buying guide

2013 Toyota Highlander for sale – The 2013 Toyota Highlander is an excellent midsize SUV that ranks in the middle of the very competitive midsize SUV class.  It has a very attractive elegant interior, and it stands out in terms of quality having a high-reliability rating, although it could use a stronger base engine. The 2013 highlander is quite spacious, has decent cargo space and a detailed cabin.

2013 Toyota Highlander features

 The SUV comes with a premium sound system with Bluetooth, a CD player, a USB port, remote keyless entry, and a tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel. Another amazing feature of the 2013 Toyota Highlander is its Tri-zone automatic climate control and a voice-activated navigation system.

In some models, you can find a rear-seat DVD entertainment system. The 2013 Highlander has two complete sets of LATCH child-seat connectors. The four-cylinder 2013 Highlander gets an EPA estimated 20 mpg in the city and 25 mpg on the highway, which is about average for the segment. When properly equipped, the 2013 Highlander can tow up to 3,500 pounds with the four-cylinder engine or up to 5,000 pounds with the V6.

2013 Toyota Highlander performance

  When you ride in a 2013 Toyota Highlander it is assured that you would be very comfortable, but it’s not the most agile midsize SUV on twisty backroads. The base powertrain – a 187-horsepower four-cylinder engine paired with a six-speed automatic transmission – feels underpowered on the highway. An available 270-horsepower V6 engine improves highway passing considerably, and it comes with a five-speed automatic transmission. Front-wheel drive comes standard, and all-wheel drive is available with V6-equipped models.

2013 Toyota Highlander Interior

The 2013 Toyota Highlander is fully equipped with standard cloth upholstery, it is a seven-seater with three rows. The leather upholstery is not common among all models but some models have them alongside power-adjustable heated front seats. The interior is appointed with materials of high quality on all trim levels, it is very well assembled and the cabin is well made and functional. The third row is cramped, but it’s easily accessible thanks to the sliding and folding second-row bench seat.

The 2013 Highlander has two complete sets of LATCH child-seat connectors. With all seats in the upright position, the Highlander has 10.3 cubic feet of cargo space, which is below average for the midsize SUV class. There are 42.3 cubic feet of space with the third row folded, expanding to 95.4 cubic feet when the second row is folded as well. Inside of the highlander also comes with a navigation system with Toyota’s Entune infotainment system, HD Radio, and satellite radio are not always seen on the SE trim. The Limited trim comes standard with a nine-speaker JBL stereo. A power sunroof is standard on the top two trims. A rear-seat entertainment system is also not always seen on the Limited trim. The base Highlander comes standard with a six-speaker stereo with USB and auxiliary input ports and Bluetooth.

2013 Toyota Highlander Exterior

 The 2013 Exterior looks almost exactly the same as the 2012 model even down to the wheels. The 2013 SUV is 15.7 feet long. Its curb weight ranges from 3,946 to 4,464 pounds, depending on how it’s equipped, and its gross vehicle weight rating goes from a low of 5,500 pounds to a high of 6,000 pounds. The foundation of the Highlander family wears color-keyed and power-folding outside mirrors, with matching door handles and a rear spoiler that also holsters an LED high-mounted stoplight, and it rides on 17-inch seven-spoke alloy wheels. Distinctive exterior features of the most premium member of the 2013 Toyota Highlander family include its chrome exterior accents and chrome roof rails, 19-inch alloy wheels (with a five-spoke design), and outside mirrors with puddle lights. It comes in nine different colour options black, Blizzard Pearl [White], Classic Silver Metallic [Silver], cypress pearl, Magnetic grey metallic, nautical blue metallic, sandy beach metallic, shoreline blue metallic, sizzling crimson Mica.

2013 Toyota Highlander safety features

The safety features of the 2013 Toyota Highlander include:

• Driver Air Bag
• Passenger Air Bag
• Front Head Air Bag
• Rear Head Air Bag
• Front Side Air Bag
• 4-Wheel ABS
• 4-Wheel Disc Brakes
• Brake Assist
• Electronic Stability Control
• Daytime Running Lights
• Child Safety Locks
• Traction Control

2013 Toyota Highlander price in Nigeria

Brand new 2013 Toyota Highlander	N15 Million
Foreign used 2013 Toyota Highlander	N9.5Million
Nigerian used 2013 Toyota Highlander	N6.3Million

2013 Toyota Highlander Buying guide

Here is the buying guide for the 2013 Toyota Highlander. The following things should be noted before purchasing the 2013 Toyota Highlander., They include;

• BUDGET: Budgeting is a major factor before purchasing anything. You have to consider your budget and which of the trims you would want to get before you go to the car dealer’s shop to purchase a 2013 Toyota Highlander, it is obvious that this particular model is a luxurious one and as such you shouldn’t expect less when it comes to the pay

• YEAR MODEL: Each year’s model has specifications and features that are peculiar to it. If after reading all about the 2013 Toyota Highlander, it catches your attention, then go ahead to purchase it.

• ENGINE: This 2013 SUV T is available with two gas engines and a hybrid powertrain. Gas engines include a 187-hp, 186 lb-ft of torque 2.7-liter I-4 and a 3.5-liter V-6 with 270 hp and 248 lb-ft. All-wheel-drive is only available with the V-6 engine, which is rated 17/22 mpg. Hybrid models are powered by a 231-hp 3.5-liter V-6 with 215 lb-ft mated to three electric motor generators and a CVT. An electric motor is used as a generator, engine starter, and transmission ratio control.  The engine is great.