2020 Toyota Highlander

The 2020 Highlander is available in six trim levels and eight striking paint colors. If you're budget-minded, the base L trim offers stylish standard features that include heated power outside mirrors with turn signal indicators, LED-strip daytime running lights, 18-inch painted alloy wheels, and a windshield wiper de-icer. To get more features, upgrade to a higher trim level. Your options are the LE, XLE, XSE, Limited, and Platinum. Some of the features you'll find when you go with one of these trims are LED fog lights, rain-sensing windshield wipers, 20-inch alloy wheels, and a panoramic moonroof.

When choosing the best Highlander model for you, one thing you'll have to consider is whether or not you want a hybrid. If you decide to go with the gas-powered option, you'll get a 3.5-liter V-6 engine under the hood. It puts out 295 horsepower and 263 pound-feet of torque and is mated to a Direct Shift eight-speed automatic transmission. For those who prefer a hybrid, you can get a 2.5-liter Atkinson-cycle four-cylinder engine paired with an electric motor. This option will get you a combined 243 horsepower, and the smooth shifting is provided by a continuously variable transmission.

Every model comes standard with front-wheel drive, but you can upgrade to the dynamic vectoring all-wheel-drive system if you want more traction when you're on the road. Responsive steering and a sport-tuned suspension make this SUV handle well, no matter what the road conditions. If you have a small trailer to tow, the Highlander's 5,000-pound maximum towing capacity will come in handy.

Inside, you'll find the Toyota Highlander is loaded with convenient features that make driving it a pleasure. From the three-zone automatic climate control to the available heated second-row seats, this SUV will ensure that you and your passengers are comfortable regardless of the weather. Five USB ports, a 12-volt power outlet, and available wireless charging are just a few of the high-tech features you need when you're out and about. Go with the Platinum trim to get luxurious elements like faux wood door trim, ambient interior lighting, and a 10-inch color head-up display.

Take on the road with confidence thanks to the Toyota Safety Sense 2.5+ suite of safety features and driver-assist technologies that comes standard on all 2020 Highlanders. It gives you access to features like pre-collision assist with pedestrian detection, lane departure alert, dynamic radar cruise control, automatic high beams, and lane tracing assist. Also included is road sign assist that detects road signs and displays them for you. Eight air bags are strategically placed throughout the cabin to ensure you're cushioned in the event of an accident.