2014 Toyota Highlander review

1. Spacious interior

One of the biggest assets of the 2014 Toyota Highlander is the immense interior space. With a standard third-row seat, it has a total passenger capacity of 145 cu-ft and can seat up to eight people. First-row legroom measures 44.2 inches, second-row passengers get 38.4 inches of legroom, and those sitting in the third row get a little less: 27.7 inches. The sheer amount of space inside the Highlander makes it a great choice for road trips with your crew.

2. Connectivity and infotainment 

Passengers in the 2014 Toyota Highlander enjoy a high level of connectivity, thanks to several useful standard features. All models are equipped with an infotainment system that includes a 6.1-inch touchscreen, voice recognition, and Bluetooth^® phone and audio connectivity. Plus, the standard USB port and auxiliary audio jack allow you to customize your tunes for each drive.

3. Plenty of cargo space

The 2014 Toyota Highlander is more than capable of meeting your needs for cargo and storage. This SUV has 13.8 cu-ft of cargo space behind the third row, which increases to 42.3 cu-ft behind the second-row seats, and up to 83.7 cu-ft with both the third- and second-row seats folded down. On top of that, you'll find more storage inside the cabin of the 2014 Toyota Highlander, including a large glove box, a shelf under the dashboard, and a center console bin.

4. Available advanced driver aids

Plenty of driver-assistance features are available on the 2014 Toyota Highlander. A rearview camera and hill-start assist are among the standard features, but if you get a Highlander with the Driver Technology Package, you can look forward to a pre-collision system, adaptive cruise control, parking sensors, lane-departure warning, and blind-spot monitors. These features come in handy while driving in the city or out on the open road.

5. Smooth and quiet ride

The 2014 Toyota Highlander has two powertrain options. The base model comes standard with a 2.7L four-cylinder engine paired with a six-speed automatic transmission, generating 185 hp and 184 lb-ft of torque. The available 3.5L V6 engine puts out 270 hp and 248 lb-ft of torque. No matter which powertrain you choose, you'll love the responsive steering and sharp handling of the Highlander, which is due in large part to the improved rear suspension on 2014 models.