I test drove the 2015 Toyota Highlander Limited Platinum AWD for a week. All thoughts expressed are my own.
One night when I was pregnant with my third child my husband said, maybe you are ready for a van. I laughed, he was serious. Then I cried because I was a hormonal, emotional, thirty-week pregnant wreck. Returning the double stroller sounded like a better idea than driving a minivan. I mean vans are exploding with some of the coolest options, but me driving a van full of kids, I wasn’t ready. Maybe it’s a psychological thing to be in mom mode 24/7 with no complete outlet.
You had me at Mid-Size SUV
I had driven a large SUV for a few years, but it always felt too big. I loved the convenience of a car and the ease of parking. This mid-size SUV won us over. The Toyota Highlander was everything we needed without the bulk.
13 Reasons To Love the 2015 Toyota Highlander Limited Platinum AWD
I am letting my girly side show a bit here, but I just love this rich maroon hue. It’s labeled Ooh La La Rouge, which makes me think those Toyota people have a cheeky side. I just want to pick up a latte and travel the world in this car.
Automatic High Beam Headlights
This vehicle is smart on so many levels, but this feature had me at automatic. Imagine driving in a rural area, where deer are abundant and cars are scarce. You have to drive 15 miles out of the city to get to my house. Which calls for less than optimal driving conditions at night. I also live in a night sky zone, meaning no street lights are allowed and outdoor lights must be a certain wattage. AHB detects nearby light sources such as the headlights or tail lights of vehicles ahead. The system automatically switches between high beams and low beams to ensure optimum nighttime visibility. This also helps vehicles detect pedestrians at night from further away.
Easy Access
Getting in and out of the Highlander is a breeze. The vehicle sits comfortably to allow adults and children to easily access in and out. The back seats are simple captain seats that allow to pass through to the third row or slide the seats up for ease of getting in the back.
Smart Dash
Blue LED ambient lighting lights up the in-dash shelf. 8-in. high-resolution touch-screen. USB, iPod connectivity, voice recognition, hands-free phone capability, phone book access, SiriusXM, predictive traffic and Doppler weather overlay.
Keyless Start
The Smart Key System and liftgate with Push Button Start and remote keyless entry.
Conversation Passenger Mirror
The overhead console has sunglasses storage and a conversation mirror that allows the driver to easily see everything going on in the car with a quick glance.
Seating For Eight
The third row is perfect for a full car, or opt to drop it down for more spacious cargo space.
Three Zone Climate Control
Individual driver and front passenger settings with the second-row personal control panel that operates the second- and third-row vents.
Navigation
Use the voice command button on the steering wheel to navigate you to a certain address in your display and by voice.
Back-Up Camera
Not only can you see the back view you also get a projected path that is the perfect back-in parking assistant.
Blind Spot Monitor
Do not rely exclusively on the Blind Spot Monitor. Always look over your shoulder and use your turn signal
Lane Departure Alert
Lane Departure Alert is designed to read the lane markers, providing visual and audible alerts when lane departure is detected.
Sleek Quiet Ride
The refined design in and out of the vehicle makes this mid-size SUV perfect for my family of five. It’s quiet ride in and outside the vehicle is exceptional. With an abundance of amenities to keep my family safe we give the 2015 Toyota Highlander Limited Platinum AWD five stars.
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