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If you are looking for a three-row SUV that seats up to eight passengers, with exceptional performance that is often only found in smaller vehicles, then the Toyota Highlander is the SUV for you. If you are looking for a Toyota Highlander for sale, then we are the one dealership you should consider if you live and work in this part of Illinois. At Romeoville Toyota, we feature a vast inventory of new and used models of the Highlander, so you can easily find the trim level and features you desire without the trouble of having to shop around at a bunch of other dealerships to find the right one. This will not only save you time but also help you get a great deal on one of these great Highlander models.
Toyota has been offering the Highlander for over 20 years now, giving drivers like you the ability to get the most out of a midsize SUV that features the best in the engineering know-how that is a trademark of Toyota. The Highlander provides you with a roomy interior that seats up to eight passengers and a sizable cargo space in the trunk that can open up to give you the kind of carrying space often only found in minivans. You also have four great generations of this model to choose from when you stop by our dealership to find your next Highlander.
Named for a famed area of Scotland, the Toyota Highlander has always displayed the ruggedness and quiet refinement one associates with that region of the British Isles. The first Highlanders arrived on our roads in 2001, giving drivers something they hadn’t experienced before, a midsize SUV that handled more like a car than a truck. This was the result of Toyota’s decision to build the Highlander on a modified Camry platform with a four-wheel independent suspension and a unibody structure. This was different from the body-on-frame design used by other automakers to build their SUVs, and as a result, the Highlander has better handling, cornering, and fuel efficiency, due in large part to the lightening of the frame.
Each of the first generation Highlander models came with a choice of a 2.4-liter I-4 gas engine with 155 horsepower and 163 lb-ft of torque or a 3.0-liter V6 gas engine that can deliver up to 220 horsepower and 222 lb-ft of torque. While the first Highlander models had seating for five passengers, Toyota introduced a three-row option with seating for up to seven passengers in 2004. Two years later, Toyota added a gas-electric hybrid powertrain as an option on the Highlander.
The second generation of the Highlander debuted in 2008 and traded in the Camry frame for a longer and wider Avalon frame. As a result, all models of the Highlander going forward would feature three rows of seats, providing seating for up to seven passengers in this second-generation model. While the first year of the second generation Highlander would offer only a 3.5-liter V6 gas engine with 270 horsepower and 248 lb-ft of torque, a 2.7-liter I-4 gas engine would be added in 2009. This offers 187 horsepower and 186 lb-ft of torque. The hybrid version of the Highlander remained unchanged for the second generation, continuing to utilize a 3.3-liter V6 with a combined 270 horsepower with its electric motor. This model provides the best fuel economy of the three engine options, while the conventional gas 3.5-liter V6 gives you the best acceleration.
Toyota was not content to leave things alone and went for a more rugged design for the third generation of the Highlander, which first hit the road in 2014. This model also features a roomier and more refined interior than the prior two models, providing seating for up to eight passengers. The same three engine options were carried over from the last year of the second generation Highlander, although Toyota beefed up performance by adding an eight-speed automatic transmission. As a result, the Highlander with the powerful V6 was able to go from 0 to 80 miles per hour in a solid 7.2 seconds. In addition, Toyota began offering the Highlander Hybrid as a separate model built around the successful third-generation Highlander model. Toyota also made its suite of safety features standard on the 2017 Highlander, providing drivers with advanced assistance systems without paying a premium for safety.
The fourth generation of the Highlander became the first to adopt the Toyota New Global Architecture, leading to a more rigid overall design. This gives drivers even better handling and passengers a softer, more comfortable ride. This model was introduced in 2020 and has a maximum cargo space of 84.3 cubic feet with the seats folded down. Toyota made some changes to the powertrains on offer, initially eliminating the I-4 gas engine, making the V6 engine standard, and changing the Highlander Hybrid model to a 2.5-liter I-4 matched with an electric motor, providing 243 horsepower. The standard 3.5-liter V6 gas engine on the fourth generation Highlander offers 295 horsepower and 263 lb-ft of torque, with the ability to tow up to 5,000 pounds. However, Toyota replaced this after 2022 with a 2.4-liter Turbo I-4 engine capable of 265 horsepower and 309 lb-ft of torque. While smaller than the V6 engine, the I-4 utilizes a turbocharger to boost performance, which is why it provides more torque and can still allow the Highlander to tow up to 5,000 pounds.
Toyota has not rested on its laurels when it comes to the Highlander. Instead, the engineers and designers at Toyota are constantly improving the Highlander with new safety, performance, and infotainment options being added to each new model of this top-rated midsize SUV. At Romeoville Toyota, we will continue to offer a vast inventory of the latest models of the Highlander, so you can find one that meets your needs and fits your budget perfectly. This includes choosing between trim levels, all-wheel drive and front-wheel drive, and other packages.
The Toyota Highlander was one of the first standard models to offer a hybrid powertrain back in the 2006 model year. This was at a time when most other hybrids were compact vehicles purpose-built for this type of powertrain. With the Highlander Hybrid, Toyota showed that a hybrid could be placed on a standard production model without losing any of the features or capabilities that made the model so popular in the first place. When you come to our dealership, you will have the ability to choose the Highlander you want. We’ll even let you pick the color you like best, so you can make your new Highlander your own!
The 2022 Toyota Highlander is part of the fourth generation of this exceptional model. It features a standard 3.5-liter V6 gas engine paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission that delivers 295 horsepower and 263 lb-ft of torque. As a result, you can get exceptional fuel economy regardless of the trim level and drivetrain you choose. For example, the front-wheel drive Highlander provides 29 MPG on the highway, while opting for available all-wheel drive will give you an impressive 27 MPG on the highway.
Toyota offers six different trim levels of the 2022 Highlander, ranging from the base model Highlander L to the fully-loaded Platinum top trim. Each Highlander model comes with standard Toyota Safety Sense 2.5+, the latest in active driver assistance technology. This is probably why the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety named the 2022 Highlander a Top Safety Pick+, meaning that it is one of the safest models in its vehicle class. Toyota has also equipped the 2022 Highlander with the Audio Plus system on either an eight or 12.3-inch touchscreen. This will allow you to connect your devices with Bluetooth while streaming your favorite apps with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility.
Romeoville Toyota is the place to go for your next new or used three-row Highlander SUV. We carry the full lineup of Toyota models across all trim levels so you can find exactly the model you want with every feature that you need. Our friendly sales staff will work with you to help you choose your next Toyota. They will be more than happy to answer all of your questions. If you need to finance your next car, we will work with you to find a loan or lease with competitive terms designed to fit your budget perfectly.
When it comes time to get your Toyota serviced, bring it to us. Our team of trained Toyota technicians can help you with all of your automotive needs, from routine tire rotations and oil changes to major repairs. As a full-service Toyota dealership, we can provide you with all of the assistance you need in one convenient place. Stop in today to see why we should be your Toyota dealership and why you should make your next vehicle a Toyota Highlander from us!
