Trim Levels of the 2018 Toyota Highlander

The 2018 Toyota Highlander comes standard with front-wheel drive yet all-wheel drive is electable. There is a Hybrid version that we don't get into in this article but is well worth a look too! It rolls in confidently with 5 robust trims: the LE, LE Plus, XLE, SE, and Limited. The LE is standard with a 2.7L 4-cylinder engine that generates 185 horsepower and 184 pound-feet of torque. All models besides that one installs a 3.5L V6 power-plant that manufactures 295 horsepower and 263 pound-feet of torque, and whichever engine uses an 8-speed automatic transmission. The V6 engine is selectable with the LE model, however, consider that the 4-cylinder engine is suited to conservative drivers and gets an EPA-estimated 20 mpg city and 24 mpg highway. The V6 achieves 20 mpg city and 27 mpg highway. The Toyota Highlander seats up to 8 people by opting for a full bench seat but can also be made to be easier to move thru the space (and still fit 7) by choosing second-row captain's chairs. Look for elements inside like leather upholstery, heated 2nd-row seats, power-adjustable front seats, as well as heated & ventilated front seats. There is a giant laundry list of standard features in the 2018 Highlander, some of which are as follows: 5 USB ports, voice recognition, Bluetooth, and a 6.1-inch touch-screen infotainment system. Don't miss out on all the available goodies either, with items such as HD Radio, phone navigation, 3-zone automatic climate control, Driver Easy Speak, satellite radio, an 8-inch touchscreen, push-button start, a moonroof, proximity key entry, the Entune app array, a panoramic moonroof, and a twelve-speaker JBL sound system.

Standard accommodations on this model are cloth upholstery, voice recognition, a rearview camera, Bluetooth, 5 USB ports, a 6.1" touchscreen infotainment system, and Toyota's Safety Sense P collection of helpful technologies.

The Highlander LE Plus trim sports leatherette chair coverings, a power-adaptable 10-way driver's seat, HD Radio, a leather-lined steering wheel, a power liftgate, 3-zone automatic climate control, satellite radio, smartphone-linked navigation, and an 8-inch touchscreen.

The Highlander XLE trim puts leather seating in the front and middle seats, then even leatherette third in for the third row. It also brings in 2nd-row captain's chairs, heated front seats, proximity key entry, a moonroof, push-button start, a 120-volt outlet, Driver Easy Speak, integrated navigation, and the Entune app suite.

Exclusive 19" multi-spoke alloy wheels, a Gloss black grille, cool striped-seat styling as well as a sport-tuned suspension make this model the one for racy drivers. It also rocks items like integrated Daytime Running Lights to go with the standard LED taillights on all Highlanders in 2018.

The Highlander Limited trim steps into luxury with amenities such as 19" Chromtec alloy wheels, a 4-way power-adjustable passenger seat, vented front seats, back parking sensors, and a 12-speaker JBL sound system. It contains that next-level of fine-grade materials and features, and you can't go wrong with the level of game this model brings!

A standard pre-collision system gets owners of the 2018 Highlander automatic emergency braking, pedestrian detection, forward collision warning, a standard rearview camera, lane keep assist, auto high beams, adaptive cruise control, and lane-departure warning. Elective safety items can be found in blind spot monitoring, front/rear parking sensors, a surround-view camera, and rear cross traffic alert. Moving over to room inside, the regular Highlander situates 42.3 cubic feet of space with the back row folded down, as well as 13.8 cubic feet of cargo space behind row three. Purchasable features can be helpful items like a power liftgate and a raise-up glass window in the back. Of course, if you really need the room, this is quite the cargo hauler with 83.7 cubic feet of storage, all seats down. So, interested in a 2018 Highlander now? We thought so, so here's a quick link to our current new Highlander inventory!