News: Redesigned 2014 Toyota Highlander starts at $29,215 adds Platinum Package

2014 toyota highlander hybrid platinum

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
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14MY MSRP
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MSRP Difference
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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

2014 toyota highlander hybrid interior dash

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: