Advantages and disadvantages of the new Toyota Highlander IV 2017

Contents of the review:

• Exterior
• Crossover salon
• Highlander IV characteristics
• Safety
• Vehicle configuration and price

Initially, the Toyota Highlander crossover was developed for the American market, but the quality and reliability of the car brought it to the territory of Russia and neighboring countries. The Toyota Highlander IV family crossover has proven itself well from different angles, firstly, it is a massive body, and secondly, a spacious interior and impressive technical characteristics.

Today there are four main generations of the crossover, the latest version is called the Toyota Highlander 4. In comparison with the third, the changes are not immediately noticeable, but rather progressive. Therefore, we will consider the Toyota Highlander IV in stages.

Appearance of Toyota Highlander 4 2017

At first glance, the appearance of the new Toyota Highlander IV 2017 crossover has not changed, but if you look at the previous generation, the difference is clearly visible. The front of the crossover has acquired a more strict and formidable look, in comparison with the previous generation. The center of the front end of the crossover is occupied by a massive radiator grille with chrome inserts, divided into upper and lower. On the one hand, such a large Toyota Highlander IV grille will contribute to better cooling of the engine and radiator, but on the other hand, it is more vulnerable to holes from a small stone to significant objects.

The upper part of the Toyota Highlander IV radiator grille is occupied by the classic emblem of the company, depending on the type of unit, it can be normal (black) or with a blue edging for a hybrid configuration. In the lower grill, not only the front-view camera was placed, but also a lot of sensors and sensors for the operation of the necessary security systems. The grille changes only improved the look of the Toyota Highlander IV crossover, but how this will affect the dynamics, let's see further.

Following the grille of the Toyota Highlander IV, the engineers installed a completely new front optics. The optics have changed their shape, the curved lines have disappeared at the bottom, and the side direction indicators have become smaller. Regardless of the configuration of the Toyota Highlander IV, the front optics will be halogen. Such a move by engineers pushed the crossover a little in comparison with competitors, because many set a maximum of LED lighting on new generations. The lower part of the optics is decorated with long LED lights, which were previously located under the foglights. This not only improved the design, but also increased safety, as the LED lights became more visible at different times.

On the sides, the front bumper of the Toyota Highlander IV has also changed, with vertical aerodynamic inserts and round foglights. As the owners of the new crossover note, such "fangs" and the new grille only benefited the car, the designers not only improved the style, but also the dynamic performance. The very bottom, like the wheel arches, is decorated with a black plastic lining, similar to the previous generation of the crossover.

The hood of the new Toyota Highlander IV crossover, unlike other front parts, has not changed. Two curved lines extend from the edge of the radiator grille to the windshield. Initially, the designers wanted to remove them, but such a move would significantly worsen the appearance of the crossover.

The side of the Toyota Highlander 4 crossover received the most minimal changes. According to the manufacturer, the side mirrors are slightly larger, but still have a black bottom and top painted to match the body color. Otherwise, the side of the Toyota Highlander IV remained the same as the third generation. The designers decided to keep all the contours and lines, including the chrome edging along the glass contour.

Such a move by the designers did not become positive for the Toyota Highlander IV, fans of the model expected a new design throughout the body. For an additional charge of 43,834 rubles, you can install black and silver footpegs, since they are not included in the standard crossover set. At the heart of the new Toyota Highlander IV are 19 ″ alloy wheels with 245/55 tires. Having paid 170024 rubles, you can install a choice of 19 ″ discs in black or gray. Also for 2715 p. will offer a set of branded secret nuts. It can be seen that the list of changes on the side is not so long, as well as the list of additional options.

The dimensions of the new Toyota Highlander IV received minimal changes:

• crossover length - 4890 mm;
• height - 1770 mm;
• width Toyota Highlander IV - 1925 mm;
• wheelbase - 2790 mm;
• front wheel track - 1635 mm;
• rear wheel track - 1650 mm;
• front overhang - 980 mm;
• rear overhang - 1120 mm;
• ground clearance - 200 mm.

The rear of the Toyota Highlander 4 crossover has received minor changes, but not the same as the manufacturer claims. First of all, the changes affected the rear stops of the crossover; instead of the usual halogen, the engineers installed LEDs. The shape remains the same, but the location of the dimensions themselves, stops and turn signals have changed.

At the top, the boot lid is decorated with a large spoiler and an LED stop at the center of the spoiler. A spacious trunk will provide space for carrying oversized luggage. The trunk can be opened both from the passenger compartment by pressing a button, or using a contactless system. To do this, just slide your foot under the rear bumper. Unlike the previous generation of the crossover, in the new Toyota Highlander IV, engineers have added sensors, sensors and a memory function that could prevent an impact when opening the trunk.

Another change is the lower part of the rear bumper of the Toyota Highlander IV; on the sides, the designers installed large rectangular fog lights, with chrome inserts. The rest behind the Toyota Highlander IV has not changed. The body color of the crossover is presented in seasoned shades:

1. pearl white mother-of-pearl;
2. dark gray metallic;
3. black metallic;
4. silver;
5. dark green;
6. gray-blue metallic;
7. dark burgundy;
8. Brown;
9. Red.

Depending on the selected configuration, the roof of the Toyota Highlander IV crossover will be solid or with a large panorama for the second and first row of seats. A shark fin antenna is located at the rear of the roof, and small roof rails fit into the crossover style, which at first glance seems to be part of the body. The interior of the Toyota Highlander IV crossover is designed for three rows and seven passengers, including the driver's seat.

Comparing the third generation of the crossover and the new Toyota Highlander IV, the difference in the exterior is not significant, but still what has changed has gone to the benefit of the car. Fans of the model expected big changes, but the designers decided not to make such drastic differences.

Interior of the new Toyota Highlander IV

The appearance of the Toyota Highlander IV crossover has received minor changes, but the interior can be said to have practically not changed. The front panel of the car can be divided into two parts, the driver's part and the center one. The manufacturer has repeatedly said that the new Toyota Highlander IV will be better than the previous generation, but as the interior shows, the engineers did not take into account the simplest wishes and comments of the owners of the third generation of this model.

In the central part of the panel, a clock with an electronic display and several sensors are located on top. Many owners have complained that they are not always clearly visible, especially if you are short. The clock is practically hidden in the back of the panel. Slightly lower placed 8 "multimedia display in the top configuration and 6.1" in the basic configuration, the basis of the system is Android Auto and Apple CarPlay.

This means that the owner does not have to choose which platform his smartphone should be on in order to synchronize with the car. On the sides of the display, the designers have placed buttons for controlling the audio system, applications, mobile communications and a CD tray at the top. A SIM card slot is located in the lower right corner, which is convenient for emergency removal. Two air ducts were placed on the sides of the multimedia system.

A little lower than the Toyota Highlander IV multimedia, they placed a three-zone climate control panel with a small monochrome display, and here they also placed the control buttons for heated mirrors, rear and windshield. Nearby, you can find a fairly spacious compartment for storing small items and small things, it stretches over the entire center and up to the passenger door. As many owners of Toyota Highlander IV note, only the central part is mainly used, but the part near the passenger serves more as a dust collector, and the small opening is a little inconvenient for cleaning. At the same time, at night, this compartment is illuminated by LED lighting, like most of the perimeter of the interior. The front panel itself is sheathed with high-quality leather, with deep stitching and with wood inserts. The same inserts can be found around the entire perimeter of the Toyota Highlander IV crossover; the buyer is offered to choose from wood varnished or polished aluminum.

The designers did not leave the gearshift lever of the new Toyota Highlander IV crossover without decorations. In a circle, you can find two cup holders, temperature controls for heating the front seats, as well as buttons for controlling all-wheel drive and the vehicle's stabilization system. There is also control of the system of assistance during the descent and suspension control for driving on snow. Chargers from USB, 12V and 220V are also located here. Between the front seats of the Toyota Highlander IV, there is a large leather-covered armrest. In the armrest itself, there is a spacious compartment with wireless charging and a couple of small compartments for keys and various little things. For the passengers of the second row of the Toyota Highlander IV crossover, engineers installed a climate control panel in the armrest, as well as a USB and 12V connector for recharging.

The driver's seat of the new Toyota Highlander IV crossover is quite well organized by the designers. The crossover dashboard includes analog gauges, a speedometer and a tachometer, the central part is reserved for a 3.5 ″ monochrome display for the basic configuration or a color display for 4.2 ″ in all subsequent versions of the crossover. The steering wheel, in principle, remained the same; buttons for controlling Toyota Highlander IV systems were located on two side spokes. To make it comfortable to hold the steering wheel in your hands, the designers covered it with leather, with a small stitching inside. The steering wheel can be adjusted in height and depth.

Behind the steering wheel of the Toyota Highlander IV, there are levers for switching turns, lights, cruise control and other systems that require constant control from the driver's side, there is also a Start / Stop button for the engine. Engineers not only made the driver's seat comfortable, but also thought it over, to the left of the steering wheel they placed a number of different buttons. Among the list can be noted the control of front and rear foglights. There are also buttons responsible for the trunk lid, the gas tank hatch and the electromechanical handbrake. The door panel contains control buttons for all power windows, seat memory and side mirrors.

For the interior upholstery of the Toyota Highlander IV, high-quality fabric or leather with deep stitching was used. The interior of the crossover is available in shades:

• White;
• beige;
• Brown;
• coffee;
• black;
• grey.

The front seats of Toyota Highlander IV are made in a more sporty style, with middle lateral support, in the top-end configuration there are front seats with mono-backs. It is these seats, in the opinion of many buyers, that well emphasize the style of the novelty, but alas, they are available only in the top. The second row of Toyota Highlander IV seats will accommodate three passengers, while the third row is designed for only two passengers.

Depending on the supply, the second row of the top trim Toyota Highlander IV may be different, for some models it comes with a center console and two separate seats, and for some with a solid seat for three passengers. It is interesting that all Toyota Highlander IV configurations, even the maximum, do not provide for smoking in the cabin, which means that an ashtray is not provided in the standard set, it can be purchased separately at dealerships for 2313 rubles and installed in the form of a glass in a cup holder.

It is not difficult to draw a conclusion about the interior of the new Toyota Highlander IV crossover, it really turned out to be spacious and designed for family trains and rest. For the driver of Toyota Highlander IV, all the most necessary functions are at hand, and passengers of the second and third rows will be able to travel a long distance and at the same time feel comfortable.

Characteristics of the crossover Toyota Highlander IV 2017

For the Russian automotive market, the new Toyota Highlander IV crossover comes with poor technical characteristics. The manufacturer did not provide the buyer with a choice. Under the hood of the new Toyota Highlander IV, a 3.5-liter gasoline unit is available. The power of the unit of 249 horses is achieved by a V6 and a torque of 356 Nm.

To transmit torque to the wheels, only an 8-speed automatic transmission is available, with a connected all-wheel drive and an intelligent system for torque distribution, there is also the possibility of forced torque distribution 50:50. The Toyota Highlander IV crossover can overcome the first hundred on the speedometer in 8.8 seconds, and accelerate to a maximum of 180 km / h. Despite the powerful engine and dimensions of the Toyota Highlander IV, fuel consumption in the urban cycle is 12.8 liters, on the highway - 7.6 liters, and in the combined cycle - 9.5 liters. According to the passport data, the average CO2 emissions are 221 g / km.

The length of the Toyota Highlander IV, as we remember, is about 5 meters, but a minimum radius of 5.9 meters is enough for a full turn. To help the driver of the crossover, engineers installed an electric power steering. The curb weight of the Toyota Highlander IV ranges from 2110 to 2175 kg, depending on the configuration, the total weight is 2760 kg, which is a lot for such a crossover. Since the Toyota Highlander IV is a three-row car, the trunk volume is 269 liters in the standard version, and with the third row of seats folded, the volume is 813 liters. The volume of the fuel tank is 72 liters.

For other countries, the Toyota Highlander IV crossover is available in a hybrid version with a 306 hp ECVT engine. Another basic configuration of a crossover with a 2.6-liter gasoline engine and a 6-speed automatic transmission.

Front suspension Toyota Highlander IV independent McPherson type. The rear suspension is also independent, with double wishbones and the same transverse anti-roll bars.

It is a pity that for the Russian market the manufacturer offers only one engine and automatic transmission option for the Toyota Highlander IV crossover. It is not yet known whether the hybrid equipment will be sold in the Russian Federation, but presumably dealers will bring several dozen copies from other countries.

Safety of the new Toyota Highlander IV

Since the Toyota Highlander IV crossover is a family-owned one, the manufacturer did not bypass the security system, and one might say that he paid the most attention. According to the standard, seven airbags are installed along the perimeter of the interior of the Toyota Highlander IV, in front for the driver and passenger, driver's knee protection, as well as side airbags. Among the list of security systems are:

• control of crossing road markings;
• active cruise control;
• traffic sign recognition system;
• driver fatigue monitoring system;
• adaptive front optics;
• automatic switching of high beam;
• frontal collision avoidance;
• ABS and EBD systems.

Among the active safety systems of Toyota Highlander IV are:

• blind spot monitoring system;
• exchange rate stability;
• descent assistance system;
• intelligent system Smart Key.

If you want to improve your crossover, then the basic set of the Toyota Touch & Go navigation system will cost from 83,304 rubles. The buyer is also offered to install a branded child seat costing from 15972 to 46,011 rubles. According to the requirements of the law of the Russian Federation, the ERA-Glonass system is installed on all configurations of the Toyota Highlander IV crossover.

On this, the manufacturer does not limit the Toyota Highlander IV safety systems and promised to add new items as soon as they appear. Closer to mid-2018, it is predicted to add a semi-automatic piloting system to the maximum configuration of the crossover.

Price and configuration Toyota Highlander IV

For the first time, when the new Toyota Highlander IV crossover was presented in Russia, only two complete sets were supposed to be delivered, but as practice has shown, three complete sets were presented at dealerships:

• basic equipment Toyota Highlander IV Elegance - from 3,226,000 rubles;
• the second option - Prestige from 3,374,000 rubles;
• the maximum configuration of the Lux Safety crossover from 3,524,000 rubles.

The first reviews of the owners of Toyota Highlander IV show that the dynamics of the car has improved, there is improved noise insulation in the cabin, and the list of functions in the basic configuration has also increased.

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