Toyota officially unpacks all new 2014 Highlander crossover with up to 8 seats

the all-new third generation Toyota Highlander 2014 finally unveiled today at the New York Auto Show 2013.

in his speech, Toyota USA Vice President Bill Fay Group pointed out that the mark heard the current owners of the crossover of medium-sized and made appropriate changes to its replacement, which is slightly larger and roomier, both for passengers and their luggage, has improved management and a more premium interior.

191.1 inches of long, 75.8 inches wide, Highlander Mk3 is 2.7 inches 0.6 inches wider than the model coming out, while maintaining the same height at 68.1 inches in height and the length of the wheelbase to 109.8 inches and more.

the exterior styling of the new Highlander has strained surfaces and a bolder front end with a piece of the large grid heater, which reminds us about Toyota trucks.

the interior design is also new and follows the lines of the latest models of Toyota, with the Japanese automaker, indicating that he has used more "high quality materials to provide a superior experience". Contrasting seams will be offered on most models, as will be soft to the touch surfaces and the best quality toppings.

there are also more space inside with the new Highlander offering the possibility of a 7 or an assumingly, very tight for the last passengers of the line, 8 seats. According to Toyota, there is an increase in the width of 4.3 inches in the third row of seats that also acquire a standard tilt function.

all the Highlanders will come equipped with Toyota Entune multimedia system, offering a 6.1 inch in standard touchscreen, although there is also an entertainment system back as an option.

new available for the 2014 model of safety and convenience features include rear parking sonar, monitor, departure of rear Lane Alert, cross-traffic alert and a pre-collision system.

engine choices remained the same with the previous model and include a 2.7-liter four-cylinder and a 3.5-liter V6, both paired with an electronically controlled 6-speed automatic transmission and a hybrid model combines the gasoline engine to an electric drive motor-generator's 3.5-liter V6.

the new Highlander will be manufactured in Toyota Indiana plant in the United States, where sales begin early next year.

2014 HIGHLANDER preliminary specifications

POWERTRAIN
engine four-cylinder 2.7 l VVT - i
Transmission: Six-speed ECT - i
disk system: Front-Wheel-Drive
engine V6 3.5 l with VVT - i
Transmission: Six-speed ECT - i
disk system: Front - and All-Wheel-Drive
Hybrid Synergy Drive with 3.5-liter V6 and electric motor Transmission
engine : Controlled Transmission (CVT) stepless
drive system: All-Wheel-Drive
outside DIMENSIONS (in.)
overall length: 191.1
overall width: 75.8
height: 68.1
wheelbase: 109.8
ground clearance: 8.0
inches wheels: 18 inch wheels
alloy 19 inches alloy size tire (Limited)
: 18 inches: 245/60R18 (and the XLE)
19-inch : 245/55R19 (Limited)
Towing Capacity: 5,000 lbs. (V6 only)
Seating Capacity: 7 or 8