2013 Toyota Highlander

Vehicle Overview

Offered in front- and all-wheel-drive form, the Toyota Highlander crossover returns for the 2013 model year with a four-cylinder or V-6 engine. The Toyota Highlander offers three rows for seating and can seat up to seven people comfortably.

Additions for 2013

For the 2013 model year the Toyota Highlander will now offer a new Plus trim level. This trim has all of the base Highlander's features as well as lift-up rear glass window, fog lights, a backup camera, black roof rails, easy-clean fabric upholstery and a Display Audio system. 

Exterior

The exterior to the 2013 Toyota Highlander offers Chrome accents on the rocker panels, as well as 17-inch alloy wheels for the base and SE trims. The Limited trim level adds chrome roof rails on the Highlander, as well as 19-inch wheels.

Exterior features for the 2013 Highlander include standard variable intermittent windshield wipers, as well as an Optional moon roof and power lift gate.

Interior

The inside of the 2013 Toyota Highlander comes with a standard third-row seat that is able to fold into the floor in a 50/50 split. The second-row bench features a removable center seat that is packed in a compartment below the front-seat center console converting the second row into two individual seats with a center aisle or removable a center console. Both seats can recline and are adjustable forward and back. The passenger-side seat has a walk-in feature to allow easier access to the Highlander’s third-row.

Other interior features include: a Standard tilt/telescoping steering wheel, an optional three-zone automatic air conditioning, Standard fabric upholstery ( with leather optional), Standard CD stereo with MP3 jack, an Optional rear entertainment system and an Optional touch-screen navigation system

With the second and third rows folded down the Highlander is able to hold 95.4 cubic feet of maximum cargo volume.

Under the Hood

Under the hood, the 2013 Toyota Highlander is standard equipped with a 2.7-liter four-cylinder engine, with the option for 3.5-liter V-6. Four-cylinder models come with front-wheel drive, while V-6 engine gives drivers the choice between front- or all-wheel drive. The four-cylinder engine is able to produce 187 horsepower and 186 pounds-feet of torque, while the V-6 engine makes 270 hp and 248 pounds-feet of torque

Safety

Standard safety features for the 2013 Toyota Highlander include: side curtain, side impact and driver’s knee airbags, Antilock brakes, an Electronic stability system and Active front head restraints.

The 2013 Toyota Highlander will also be available as a hybrid. More details on the hybrid coming soon!

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