Find the Comfort and Capability Your Family Deserves in the New Toyota Highlander

SUVs haven't been growing in popularity over the past few years for no reason. This popular segment has been on the rise because it delivers what people want.  When you're driving in Waterford, MI with a large family or group, you don't want to have to worry about not having enough space or have to take two cars because you don't have the seating you need. You don't want to have worry about the safety of your passengers, or whether or not you'll hit a tricky situation that your vehicle lacks the muscle to handle. You want something strong and dependable; a vehicle like the new Toyota Highlander. Click 'Compare' below to compare features between the Highlander and the Chevrolet Traverse to see which SUV really is the best buy.  

Spacious, powerful, and packed full of robust features, the Highlander has everything you need for the car pool, family road trips, and everyday driving. If you don't believe us, just take a look at it alongside one of its biggest competitors: the 2018 Chevrolet Traverse. Both are solid SUV options for Waterford, MI drivers, but one stands out when you compare them side-by-side.

The NEw Toyota Highlander is a Waterford Family Favorite

A long-time favorite for family drivers, the new Highlander offers a spacious eight-seat interior wrapped inside a sturdy chassis and protected by Toyota's famous Safety Sense Plus suite of safety technology. Comfortable and dependable, it's a great eight-seat SUV and one of the best in its size class.

Performance: 2.7-liter inline-4 (185 horsepower, 184 pounds-feet of torque, 20/24 miles per gallon), 3.5-liter V6 (295 horsepower, 263 poinds-feet of torque, 20/27 miles per gallon), 3.5-liter V6 + Ac 650-volt permanent-magnet motors (30/28 miles per gallon)

Feature Options: Entune audio system, 3-zone automatic climate control, 8-inch touchscreen display, faux-leather seats, heated/ventilated seat, heated steering wheel, panoramic moonroof, rear-seat Blu-Ray player, Driver Easy Speak System

Safety Features: Active cruise control, forward-collision warning w/ pedestrian detection, automatic high beams, lane-departure warning system, around-view camera, rearview camera

Starting Price: $32,000

The New Chevrolet Traverse in Waterford, MI 

Attractive and packed full of valuable features, the Chevrolet Traverse is a solid choice for drivers in search of a well-equipped eight-seat SUV.

Performance: 2.0-liter turbocharged inline-4 (255 horsepower, 295 pounds-feet of torque, 20/26 miles per gallon), 3.6-liter V6 (310 horsepower, 266 pounds-feet of torque, 18/27 miles per gallon)

Feature Options: Chevy MyLink touch screen, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Teen Driver Monitoring, 3-zone automatic climate control, keyless ignition, traction mode selection, SmartSlide seat, LED headlights

Safety Features: Rearview camera, surround-view camera, blind-spot warning alerts, rear cross-traffic alerts, parking assist, adaptive cruise control

Starting Price: $30,900

The new Chevy Traverse does have some good qualities to it that make it an attractive buy for Waterford shoppers. Its starting price is lower and its upper performance threshold is a little bit higher than the Highlander's. However, The new Highlander still beats it out in several key areas. While the Chevrolet Traverse might have a bit more power, it takes a significant hit to its fuel economy to reach it. The Highlander can hit nearly that same level of power while getting you better gas mileage. Enough also can't be said about Toyota's reputation for dependability and the value of its Safety Sense Plus suite. When you buy a Toyota Highlander, you get a vehicle you can count on to keep you safe and run well for a long time.

Visit Our Waterford, MI Dealership

If you'd like to learn more about everything that the new Toyota Highlander has to offer, get in touch with the sales team at Szott M-59 Toyota Scion. Our Waterford, MI dealership is easy to get to, so come visit us today. We're always happy to speak with our customers and would love the chance to help you determine if this great SUV is the one you've been searching for.