Highlander is a popular full-size crossover. It is second in 2013 sales with more than 115,000 units sold through November. Now, the newly redesigned 2014 Toyota Highlander is a aiming to continue the sales growth into next and challenge for the top sales spot.
The redesign brings a more boxy and aggressive styling, more options, more features, and a price increase across the board. There is also a new Platinum package.
2014 Toyota Highlander Pricing
Model | Grade | Engine | Drivetrain | 13MY MSRP ($) |
14MY MSRP ($) |
MSRP Difference ($) |
MSRP Change (%) |
6942 | LE | L4 | FWD | $29,020 | $29,215 | $195 | 0.7% |
6946 | LE | V6 | FWD | $30,395 | $30,520 | $125 | 0.4% |
6948 | LE | V6 | AWD | $31,845 | $31,980 | $135 | 0.4% |
6947 | LE Plus | V6 | FWD | $31,850 | $32,740 | $890 | 2.8% |
6949 | LE Plus | V6 | AWD | $33,300 | $34,200 | $900 | 2.7% |
6951 | XLE | V6 | FWD | $34,560 | $36,040 | $1,480 | 4.3% |
6953 | XLE | V6 | AWD | $36,010 | $37,500 | $1,490 | 4.1% |
6954 | LTD | V6 | FWD | $37,950 | $39,640 | $1,690 | 4.5% |
6956 | LTD | V6 | AWD | $39,400 | $41,100 | $1,700 | 4.3% |
6955 | LTD Plat. | V6 | FWD | N/A | $42,130 | N/A | N/A |
6957 | LTD Plat. | V6 | AWD | N/A | $43,590 | N/A | N/A |
6966 | Hybrid LTD | V6 | AWD-i | $46,370 | $47,300 | $930 | 2.0% |
6967 | Hybrid LTD. Plat. | V6 | AWD-i | N/A | $49,790 | N/A | N/A |
The new Highlander is available with three power trains. The starter LE model with front wheel drive is the only one available with a 185 hp 2.7-liter four-cylinder engine and a 6-speed automatic transmission. EPA fuel efficiency is 20 MPG in the city, 25 MPG on the highway, and 22 MPG combined. The base LE with FWD starts at $29,215.
Next is the familiar 3.5-liter V6 with 270-horsepower @6,200 RPM and 248 lb-ft @4,700 RPM. This one is also equipped with a 6-speed automatic. Fuel efficiency is EPA rated at 19/25/21 MPG on FWD models and 18/24/20 MPG for AWD. This is 1 MPG combined better than the 2013 Highlander.
Finally, there is the Highlander Hybrid. Its Hybrid Synergy Drive system pairs the 3.5-liter V6 gasoline engine with a high-torque electric drive motor-generator. Net horsepower adds up to 280 hp with an EPA fuel rating of 27 MPG city/28 MPG highway/28 MPG combined.
There is Platinum Package available for 2014 model, and it includes:
- Driver Technology Package,
- Panoramic Moonroof
- Heated Steering Wheel
- Heated Second-row Captain’s Chairs.
Take a look at TFL getting a sneak peak look at the Highlander Hybrid going through high altitude testing: