"The Toyota Highlander gets a stronger, more responsive powertrain for 2017, but the main strengths are the ride quality, the cabin refinement, and the space for eight. " - The Car Connection
Performance
Ladies and gentlemen, Fort's Toyota of Pekin is proud to introduce the arrival of the 2017 Toyota Highlander near Peoria. This model is equipped with all the versatility and capability you need, whether it's for carting the kids and their gear off to practice, towing your toys out to the lake, or leaving the road behind in search of adventure. Under the hood, a 3.5L V6 engine is paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission, making it capable of towing up to 5,000 lbs. when properly equipped.
- 3.5L V6 engine
- 8-speed automatic transmission
- 5,000 lbs. Maximum towing capacity
- Dynamic Torque All-wheel Drive
Design
Fans of the 2016 Highlander model are in for a treat. For the new year, the 2017 Toyota Highlander at our Toyota dealer serving Peoria introduces a redesigned front fascia with an brand new grille, as well as redesigned headlights. This results in an aggressive new look that instantly conveys the athletic capabilities of this SUV. In the SE trim, the 2017 Highlander offers a gloss-black grille, and headlights set in a unique new housing.
- Redesigned front fascia
- Integrated daytime running lights
- Seats up to 8
- Available 19-inch multi-spoke alloy rims
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Technology
The newest Toyota vehicles are an exercise in innovation. The 2017 Toyota Highlander, offers an available eight-inch high resolution touchscreen that brings to life the Entune Multimedia Bundle in high-resolution. This means easy access to advanced available features like integrated navigation, SiriusXM Satellite Radio, and more. In addition, the new Highlander features a Driver Easy Speak system, which lets the driver to speak into a microphone and broadcast his/her voice back to passengers in the third row. We're not saying you'll never lose your voice yelling at the kids, but we can say there's a better way.
- Entune Multimedia Bundle
- Available 8-inch high resolution touchscreen
- Bird's Eye View Camera
- Driver Easy Speak
Safety
At Forts Toyota of Pekin near Peoria, safety is always a primary concern of our shoppers. You car is entrusted with the safety of you and yours every day. Thankfully, the 2017 Toyota Highlander doesn't shirk its responsibilities. A full suite of standard and available safety features are available on this model, including the Star Safety System, the Advanced Airbag System, Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist, Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection, and more. Wouldn't it be nice to have a vehicle that helped you keep an eye on the road?
- Star Safety System
- Advanced Airbag System
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System
- LATCH
To learn more about the 2017 Toyota Highlander, contact Forts Toyota of Pekin at (309) 382-4000 to schedule a test drive.
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Fort's Toyota of Pekin
120 Radio City Dr
Pekin, IL 61554
- Sales: (309) 382-4000
- Service: (309) 382-4001
- Parts: (309) 382-4002
Showroom Hours
- Monday 9AM-6PM
- Tuesday 9AM-6PM
- Wednesday 9AM-6PM
- Thursday 9AM-6PM
- Friday 9AM-6PM
- Saturday 9AM-5PM
- Sunday Closed