The Ultimate Family SUV: Experience the 2023 Highlander

?Some of the fondest memories many of us have are the road trips we took with our families. From the joy and anticipation of planning the trip to the adventures—and misadventures—that happen along the way, these trips are often talked about for the rest of our lives.

Family road trips are even better when they happen in a family-oriented SUV, such as the 2023 Highlander—the best three-row SUV on-hand at Toyota of Manhattan, your premier Toyota Dealer in New York City. Family road trips give us the opportunity to see new things, try new foods, and bond with the people we love the most. Check out the Highlander or Highlander Hybrid and start planning your next trip today.

What Makes the 2023 Highlander the Ultimate Family SUV?

There are plenty of choices for SUVs, so what makes our Highlander the choice for your next trip? Keep reading to find out why—and then stop in for a test drive to see the 2023 Highlander up close.

Room to Grow

One of the first things parents look for in a family vehicle is room enough to stretch out. This is especially true when siblings have a hard time keeping their hands to themselves or when teens need their personal space. At Toyota of Manhattan, our 2023 Highlander and Highlander Hybrid not only offer room to spread out, but they also offer you options.

The Highlander has seating for up to eight people depending on if you swap the second-row bench seats for captain's chairs. These are a great alternative when your children are older or when you need quick access to the third row. Additionally, there are 38.7 inches of legroom in the second row and 28.0 inches afforded to the third row. In the 2023 Highlander Hybrid, you get even more legroom in the second row at 41.0 inches; this leaves 27.7 inches of legroom for the third row. Owning a vehicle that gives your family room to grow is essential. Planning ahead will help you enjoy your Highlander longer and keep your passengers comfortable for many years to come.

Besides the third row having easy accessibility, the bench seat is perfect for kids who like a little independence. Sitting in the back row lets them get a break from their siblings or simply sit back and enjoy the ride. In the second row, whether you choose a bench seat or captain's chair, your passengers will love the supportive cushioning and durability of the materials and stitching. You can also choose to upgrade your second row with leather, heated, or ventilated seats, depending on how much you want to pamper your backseat drivers.

Connectivity

Vacations are about bonding and focusing on the family, but the journeying aspect of the vacation can often benefit from connectivity. In the second and third rows, USB ports allow passengers to stay connected with friends, watch videos, or work on projects, all while en route to your final destination.

The Highlander also offers storage space for tablets and smartphones, and the cup holders are plentiful, erasing that once-eternal battleground of the family road trip—the fight over who would get to use the one cup holder and who would have to hold their soda in their lap. In fact, each Highlander has eight cup holders and six water bottle holders! For further satiation, the 2023 Highlander and Highlander Hybrid offer SiriusXM and a 4G LTE Wi-Fi hotspot to assist with entertainment. They also have Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and Amazon Alexa, taking the connectivity to another level.

Safety

It's hard not to talk about safety when talking about the ultimate family SUV; parents want to know they are traveling safely, and the 2023 Highlander provides plenty of such assurance. With Blind Spot Monitoring that includes Rear Cross-Traffic Alert, you can feel confident when navigating tight spaces, driving on the expressway, or trying to find a parking spot upon reaching your destination. This system analyzes traffic movements and alerts you when something enters your path or when vehicles are coming from either side.

Additionally, the Front and Rear Parking Assist With Automatic Braking gives you audible and visual warnings when your view is obstructed for one reason or another—but that's not all. With Toyota Safety Sense 2.5+, the list of driver assistance features keeps going: Full-Speed Range Dynamic Radar Cruise Control, Automatic High Beams, Road Sign Assist, Lane Tracing Assist, Lane Departure Alert With Steering Assist, and Pre-Collision System With Pedestrian Detection.

Toyota owners will also be happy to know that each new Highlander comes with ToyotaCare, providing you with a maintenance plan that covers normal factory-scheduled service for either two years or the first 25,000 miles, as well as Roadside Assistance for the first two years. Knowing you're covered as you head out on your next trip provides a peace of mind that money can't buy.

Cargo Space

Planning road trips is the fun part, but packing can easily lead to frustration. Thankfully, the 2023 Highlander provides families with plenty of space, including storage opportunities throughout the vehicle to help keeps things organized. Families have 16 cu.ft. of space behind the third row, and they will gain another 32.4 cu.ft. (for a total of 48.4 cu.ft.) when the third row is down. Add the optional hands-free power liftgate, and loading or unloading becomes even easier.

Get Your 2023 Highlander Vacation Ready

Once you have the right vehicle for your next road trip, it's important to keep it road trip-worthy. Toyota of Manhattan has a top-notch service department that can help you feel safe while traveling with your family. Our knowledgeable team of service technicians will offer you an up-front and honest assessment of your needs, affording you the opportunity to ask questions and fully understand your next vehicle.

We offer a basic maintenance package that includes your oil change, tire rotation, balancing, a multi-point inspection, and fluid fill-ups. This service also comes with a car wash so you can begin your vacation with a shine; we can even detail your vehicle to help it look new again.

You might be curious about what your vehicle needs in the way of maintenance. When you work with us, we keep everything documented for you and send reminders when your vehicle needs something. You have enough things to worry about. Let us take care of your Toyota Highlander or Toyota Highlander Hybrid's maintenance schedule.

We also offer an advanced maintenance package, four-wheel alignment, brake pad replacement, and more. We want to be your one-stop shop for all your car needs with the purchase of your new 2023 Highlander and all your vehicles after that. Stop by our service center to see what we can do for you before your next road trip.

Start Planning Your Next Vacation Today

Now that you know why the 2023 Highlander and Highlander Hybrid are great choices for your next road trip and how our dealership can help you prepare, you can start planning your next trip today.

Whether your journey will be cross-country or you plan to stay in the area for its local attractions, you'll enjoy the safety features, the connectivity, and the comfort of your new Highlander. And don't forget: we can pick up your Highlander for your next maintenance appointment.

The weather is warming, and the days are getting longer. Take advantage of the time you have together to create wonderful memories in your new 2023 Highlander.