The 2015 Toyota Highlander at Toyota of Dothan

Feb 4, 2015

It may seem like a rather bold statement, but it’s true. The experts weighed in and as a result, the awards and accolades came pouring in for the functional and rugged family SUV. You are in for a treat when you take the popular SUV for a drive. Check out what makes the 2015 Toyota Highlander at Toyota of Dothan.

Toyota Highlander Awards and Recognition

The Toyota Highlander rightfully earned bragging rights:

KBB named the Toyota Highlander the 2015 Best Buy in the Midsize SUV segment
IIHS awarded the 2015 Highlander with a Top Safety Pick+ Award after the SUV earned good ratings in four crashworthiness assessments, an acceptable rating in the small overlap front test, and an advanced rating for the front-crash prevention system.
The NHTSA awarded both the FWD and AWD SUVs with overall 5-star safety ratings.
US News and World Report ranked the Highlander SUV #1 in Affordable Midsize SUVs.
Edmunds.com gave the Toyota SUV an ‘A’ rating, praising the Highlander’s interior, smooth ride, ample seating and tech upgrades.

Overview of the 2015 Toyota Highlander

When you are shopping for an SUV, ask the sales team what a Toyota Highlander can do for you. The SUV has a powertrain option for every type of driver. The 2.7-liter inline-4 has a front-wheel drive drivetrain. The horsepower rating is 185 hp at 5800 RPM and the EPA-estimated fuel economy rating is 20/25 mpg. The powerful 3.5-liter V6 kindles 270 hp at 6200 RPM and has two different drivetrain options: FWD averages 18/25 mpg, and the all-wheel drive version averages an estimated 18/24 mpg. If you are a hybrid fan, the 280-hp 2.5-liter V6 with an AC 650-V permanent-magnet motor is just right for you; the estimated fuel economy rating for the hybrid is 27/28 mpg.