Price Of 2017 Toyota Highlander in Nigeria, Reviews And Buying Guide

2017 Toyota Highlander for sale – The 2017 Toyota Highlander has plenty of cargo space, an interior that is filled with high-end materials and a good number of high-tech standard safety features which makes it rank at the top-third of the mid-size SUV class. The underpowered base four-cylinder engine is one of the reasons why it got that rank. New for the 2017 model is mid-generation refresh with styling updates all-around, new engine and transmission which is now available and Toyota Safety Sense is made standard.

The 2017 Highlander is part of a generation that started with the 2014 model year but out of all the models within the generation, the 2017 Highlander is a top recommendation.

2017 Toyota Highlander Trims

The 2017 Toyota Highlander comes in five trim levels which are the LE, LE Plus, XLE, SE, and Limited. Toyota also has a Highlander Hybrid model.

The base trim should meet the needs of most drivers who spend their time driving in the city because it comes loaded with features such as a number of driver assistance technologies that most rivals offer only as expensive options. It is also powered by a four-cylinder engine.

If you are the type that drive regularly on highways or plan to carry a full load of passengers, you should go for the LE Plus, which comes with the more potent V6 engine.

2017 Toyota Highlander Standard Features

The 2017 Toyota Highlander comes with standard features such as;

• Toyota’s Entune interface with a 6.1-inch touch screen.
• Five USB ports.
• Bluetooth.
• Siri Eyes Free.
• Six speakers.
• Smartphone integration.
• Satellite radio.
• HD Radio.
• A 12-speaker JBL audio system.
• Tri-zone automatic climate control.
• A panoramic moonroof.
• A leather-wrapped steering wheel.
• A proximity key.
• Push-button start.
• A 120-volt household-style outlet.
• Driver Easy Speak.
• Height-adjustable power liftgate.

2017 Toyota Highlander Engine And Performance 

The base model of the 2017 Toyota Highlander is equipped with a 2.7-litre four-cylinder engine that produces 185 horsepower. It is paired with a six-speed automatic transmission but this does not give the vehicle enough power. The available 295-horsepower, 3.5-litre V6 engine paired with the eight-speed transmission is a better match for moving cargo and people on the highway. All-wheel drive is available in models with the V6 engine.

The Highlander has a soft ride that makes it a great vehicle for lengthy road trips. The suspension soaks up bumps, and its well-insulated cabin keeps wind and road noise outside. The Highlander remains fairly poised through turns, as long as it isn’t turned sharply.

2017 Toyota Highlander Fuel Economy 

The 2017 Toyota Highlander that is equipped with the four-cylinder engine has fuel economy estimates of 20 mpg city run and 24 mpg highway run. Models with the available V6 engine earn even better numbers which are 21/27 mpg city/highway. Models with the V6 engine and all-wheel drive get 20/27 mpg city/highway.

2017 Toyota Highlander Interior

The 2017 Toyota Highlander has eight passenger seats across three rows. The second-row slides and both rear rows are 60/40-split-folding bench seats that can either fold flat or recline. The Highlander Limited and Limited Platinum trim come with second-row captain’s chairs which reduces seating capacity to seven. There is good space and comfort in the first two rows. Taller occupants will wish there was more legroom in the third row. Cabin material quality is first-rate, especially in the top trims.  

The second row has upper and lowers LATCH child-seat connectors in the outboard seats, and the second and third-row middle seats each have an upper tether anchor.

The 2017 Highlander has 13.8 cubic feet of cargo space behind the back seats. Behind the second row, there are 42.3 cubic feet of space. With the second and third-row seats folded, you will get 83.7 cubic feet of space, which is a little higher than most of its rivals.

Cost Of Insuring A 2017 Toyota Highlander 

The cost of insuring a 2017 Toyota Highlander will depend on many factors such as the level of coverage that you want, the type of insurance, your age, gender, location and driving record. All these can determine how much insurance you can get.

Warranty For The 2017 Toyota Highlander 

Toyota offers a certified pre-owned program for its vehicles that are six years old or less and with fewer than 85,000 miles. The eligibility for this is determined by the vehicle’s initial sale date. Toyota provides a one-year/12,000-mile limited warranty on all its certified pre-owned vehicles and extends the original new-car powertrain warranty to seven years from the initial sale date or 100,000 miles. 

Safety Features Of The 2017 Toyota Highlander 

The 2017 Toyota Highlander comes with safety features such as;

• Toyota Safety Sense.
• Adaptive cruise control.
• Lane departure warning.
• Lane keep assist.
• Automatic high beams.
• Forward collision warning and braking.
• Pedestrian detection. 
• Rain-sensing windshield wipers.
• Blind spot monitoring.
• Rear cross traffic alert.
• Front and rear parking sensors.
• Bird’s-eye camera with Perimeter Scan. 

2017 Toyota Highlander Buying Guide

1. Authentic Dealers: The worst thing that could happen to anyone is getting a fake car or a car with fake parts. This can be really frustrating and painful. This is why you should ensure you purchase your car from authentic dealers.

2. Check Engine Parts: Since the engine is used to move the car, it is important you check the engine to ensure it is still okay especially if it is a fairly used model you are getting, so you do not end up being duped. A faulty engine may result in lots of repairs and would render the car useless at a point.

Price of 2017 Toyota Highlander

Brand new 2017 Toyota Highlander	₦21 Million
Foreign used 2017 Toyota Highlander	₦12.5 – ₦17.9 Million
Nigerian used 2017 Toyota Highlander	₦13.5 Million