2017 Toyota Highlander comes with more power and other enhancements

For 2017, the Toyota Highlander's value is significantly enhanced thanks to an array of technologically advanced safety, performance and convenience features added as standard equipment, and enhanced styling.

The Highlander's new SE grade presents a premium, sporty personality to the lineup. Not to be outshined by its petrol-sipping siblings, the Highlander Hybrid adds two additional entry-level grades - LE and XLE - to its popular range. All Highlander models receive revised front and rear styling, as well as enhanced interior convenience and comfort.

The Highlander is among numerous Toyotas having the innovative and highly advanced Toyota Safety Sense P (TSS-P) driver-assist technology as standard.

Using millimetre-wave radar and a monocular camera sensor to detect a preceding pedestrian, a preceding vehicle, and visible lane markers in the surrounding area, TSS-P can help the driver identify obstacles and automatically apply braking if necessary to help mitigate or avoid collisions in certain conditions.

TSS-P includes the Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection function; Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist function; Dynamic Radar Cruise Control and Automatic High Beams.

The Highlander V6 has steadily made strides in performance over its lifespan, but for 2017, the powertrain upgrade is perhaps the most dramatic. The new 3.5-litre D-4S Injection V6 pushes output to 295bhp and 357Nm, which represent increases of 25bhp and 20Nm or torque, respectively, over the 2016 Highlander V6. The new V6 also becomes the base engine for the Highlander Hybrid and features Dual VVT-i.