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Home / 2017 Toyota Highlander vs 2017 Ford Explorer

2017 Toyota Highlander vs 2017 Ford Explorer

The 2017 Toyota Highlander is back for 2017 and it's coming to Hesser Toyota! This is the midsize sport utility vehicle you’ve been looking for. But with so many SUVs on the market, it can be a challenge to pick the one that is right for you. The competition between the 2017 Toyota Highlander vs 2017 Ford Explorer is one that seems quite close, but on closer inspection, the 2017 Toyota Highlander rises above. With its host of upgraded features and a new powertrain that makes it faster and more powerful than any year before it, this Highlander is a no-brainer choice for your next SUV.

2017 is a good year for the Toyota Highlander. It adds a new grade, and gives you even more options of customization from which to choose. The Highlander is a no-compromise SUV. It has three rows of spacious seating and enough technology to make it a great value for your dollar. The 2017 version of the Highlander has a host of improvements, but the most impressive is the new engine. And with a new SE trim level, the Highlander gets upgrades in power and design. It improves the already sophisticated look of the Highlander. Take a look and see why the 2017 Toyota Highlander vs 2017 Ford Explorer shows the Highlander to be the SUV that rises above.

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2017 Toyota Highlander vs 2017 Ford Explorer

2015 Toyota Highlander
2015 Toyota Highlander
$17,971
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2016 Toyota Highlander
2016 Toyota Highlander
$23,499
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2021 Toyota Highlander XLE
2021 Toyota Highlander XLE
$39,784
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2021 Toyota Highlander XLE
2021 Toyota Highlander XLE
$39,876
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2021 Toyota Highlander XLE
2021 Toyota Highlander XLE
$40,254
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2021 Toyota Highlander XLE
2021 Toyota Highlander XLE
$40,310
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2021 Toyota Highlander XLE
2021 Toyota Highlander XLE
$40,709
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2021 Toyota Highlander XSE
2021 Toyota Highlander XSE
$43,054
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2021 Toyota Highlander XSE
2021 Toyota Highlander XSE
$43,054
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2021 Toyota Highlander XSE
2021 Toyota Highlander XSE
$43,054
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2021 Toyota Highlander XSE
2021 Toyota Highlander XSE
$43,054
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2021 Toyota Highlander XSE
2021 Toyota Highlander XSE
$43,432
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2021 Toyota Highlander XSE
2021 Toyota Highlander XSE
$43,432
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2021 Toyota Highlander XSE
2021 Toyota Highlander XSE
$44,783
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2021 Toyota Highlander Limited
2021 Toyota Highlander Limited
$45,118
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2021 Toyota Highlander Platinum
2021 Toyota Highlander Platinum
$47,753
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2017 Toyota Highlander vs 2017 Ford Explorer
3.5-liter V6 Engine 3.5-liter V6
295 hp Horsepower 290 hp
263 lb.-ft. Torque (lb.-ft.) 255 lb.-ft.
20/25 mpg (city/hwy) Fuel Economy (mpg) 19/27 mpg (city/hwy)

Key Features of the 2017 Toyota Highlander vs 2017 Ford Explorer

The table above speaks for itself. The Highlander beats out the Explorer in most categories. And with the new styling of the 2017 Toyota Highlander, it stands out from the pack. It is a unique SUV making it distinguishable from others. It has an impressive fuel economy and is more powerful than the Explorer. This will change how far you can go, and how fast you can get there.

Comfort and durability are at the Highlander’s core. Five standard USB ports help power all of your devices, and the connectivity technology that comes standard in the Highlander will keep you in touch on the road. In the new SE grade you can get the style you want while retaining the performance of the Highlander. This new trim level features a darker grille and painted headlight housings, a black leather-trimmed interior, and 19-inch alloy sport wheels. Its impressive design with performance to boot.

Want to learn more about the 2017 Toyota Highlander vs 2017 Ford Explorer? We’re happy to help. Contact us at Hesser Toyota in Janesville, WI for more information. Call (608) 754-7754, stop by in person, or contact us online today! Find out if the 2017 Toyota Highlander is right for you! Keep an eye on our inventory for the 2017 Toyota Highlander! Let us help you find the right Highlander for your needs.

2017 Toyota Highlander Exterior View in Red
2017 Toyota Highlander View of Dashboard in Black
2017 Toyota Highlander Interior in Black Leather
View of Front Grille on 2017 Toyota Highlander Red Exterior Color
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