The ceiling of the retention rate of medium-sized SUV, starting at 258,800, Toyota Highlander is still firm
Toyota Highlander as a household name medium-sized SUV, since entering the market in 2009, the cumulative sales have exceeded 1.1 million units, has been with excellent product strength advantages for a long time in the top ten of the mid-size SUV sales list, and this is only the external performance of Highlander, its internal performance is ahead of the same level of retention rate, in the second-hand car market, you can even see the second-hand Highlander sold at the same price as the new car. Of course, the reason why Toyota Highlander has a top retention rate is mainly due to its superior quality stability of the same level and the widely circulated user reputation. Nowadays, after the new Toyota Highlander is upgraded, the starting price is increased to 258,800 yuan, not only the appearance design is still heavy, but the price is still firm, is it worth starting?
In terms of appearance, the front face of the new Highlander is more visually impactful, from the original banner intake grille to an arrow array quadrilateral black grille, supplemented by chrome trim strips, plus flying wing Toyota LOGO design, the sense of refinement is greatly improved compared to the previous generation of products. In addition, the front of the new car is still full and tall, and the LED headlights at both ends of the front are unique and three-dimensional, creating a powerful visual atmosphere through the narrow and long fog lamp slot design on both sides of the middle net.
In terms of size, the length, width and height of the new Highlander are: 4890/1925/1715mm, and the wheelbase is 2790mm, which has a greater advantage in body length than the competitors of the same level, which can provide more spacious interior space. In addition, the side of the new car is more delicate and full than the previous generation, the lines tend to be soft, and the 20-inch multi-frame wheels and exquisite chrome window lines reflect each other, which enhances the fashion atmosphere of the body. In the rear part of the car, the smooth visual atmosphere spreads backwards, and the LED tail lights at both ends of the car are replaced by sharp angle shapes, which are composed of fine LED light strips spliced together, with a Toyota tail tag that emits a light blue light, which integrates technology and fashion atmosphere, highlighting a unique model identity.
In terms of interior, compared with the previous generation of products, there is also a greater improvement, from the traditional embedded central control screen design, transformed into a 12.3-inch suspension central control screen design, while the central control screen border is connected to the central console co-pilot side structure, through the hollow design technique, combined with the color-blocking interior design, into the large area of leather wrapping and stitching treatment, showing youth and fashion. In addition, the air conditioning control button is still retained under the central control screen, which is conducive to improving the convenience of operation during driving. It is worth mentioning that the low-end version of the interior material is unsatisfactory, the steering wheel material is plastic, and the central control screen size is 8 inches, the seat is a fabric seat, but it performs better in other configurations, with keyless entry and window one-button lifting and lowering, as well as automatic three-zone air conditioning and other functions, good practicality.
In terms of power, the new Highlander is equipped with a 2.5L gasoline-electric hybrid, and the higher positioning of the crown land amplifier using the same powertrain, the set of power system by the 2.5L naturally aspirated engine and the front single motor composition, the system comprehensive power of 183kW, matching nickel-metal hydride battery, NEDC comprehensive fuel consumption of 5.3L/ 100km, taking into account efficient power and good fuel economy. It is worth mentioning that after the new car is replaced by the TNGA architecture, the overall handling performance has been improved, and thanks to the 2.5L oil-electric hybrid system, the new car is easier to meet the needs of the family under daily road conditions.
epilogue
Compared with the previous generation of products, the new Highlander can be called a complete replacement, from the appearance to the interior, and then from the material to the platform have been updated, and the unchanged is highlander's unique spacious space, compared to the same level of competitive SUV models, Highlander flexible and loose space has been favored by consumers, and this is one of highlander's core product competitiveness. In addition, after the new Highlander is replaced by the TNGA architecture, the overall control performance performance has been strengthened, and it can also bring consumers some freshness, combined with the efficient and economic applicability of the 2.5L oil-electric hybrid system, the new Highlander product strength is still strong, and it is worth starting with home users who need it.