3815 South Lafountain St Kokomo, IN 46902
The Toyota Highlander and the Ford Explorer are direct competitors in a market with many different SUVs. Both are very popular for several reasons, but which shines through more often? At Kokomo Toyota, we believe the Toyota Highlander edges out the Ford Explorer in key areas, offering features and amenities you cannot find in the new Ford. Compare the two below and see why the new Toyota Highlander is for you.
The Toyota Highlander Offers Storage Shelves on the Dashboard: A cool and functional highlight of the Highlander is its two shelves on the dashboard. One shelf is under the vents below the infotainment system, and the other is above the glove department. These shelves are perfect for storing small items like phones, wallets, and more. The Ford Explorer simply does not have this feature.
The Toyota Highlander Offers More Standard Features: The Highlander has your safety in mind with its Toyota Safety Sense 2.5+ suite of driver assistance features. This batch of safety technology includes items such as adaptive cruise control, lane keep assist, and emergency steering assist, to name a few. While the Ford Explorer is also a safe vehicle, some safety items that are standard in the Highlander are only optional in the Explorer.
The Toyota Highlander Has More Off-Road Technology in the Base Trim: The Highlander has more technology in store for would-be adventurers. These include hill start control, downhill assist control, and trailer sway control. All of these are available in the Explorer but in higher trims such as the Timberline.
The Toyota Highlander Has More Second-Row Legroom: The Toyota Highlander beats out the Ford Explorer when it comes to second-row legroom. The Highlander sees 41-inches of room, while the Explorer only sees 39-inches of space available. Every inch counts when it comes to passenger comfort.
The Toyota Highlander Has More Cargo Space Behind the Second Row: Another area in the Highlander beats the Explorer is cargo space behind the second row. When the third row of seating is folded down in the Highlander, you can expect 48.4 cubic feet of space. That number lowers to 47.9 cubic feet in the Ford Explorer.
The Toyota Highlander Has a 12.-3-inch Digital Instrument Display with Four Appearance Modes: Another unique aspect of the Toyota Highlander is its 12.3-inch Digital Instrument Display. This display will come with four distinct appearance models: Casual, Smart, Tough, and Sporty. So far, the Explorer has yet to match that, only offering a 12.3-inch central display.
The Toyota Highlander Has More Trim Levels Available: If you love variety, you will love the Highlander's eleven available trim levels. The Ford Explorer only offers up to eight trim levels.
The Toyota Highlander is a great all-rounder, offering good performance, style, and an excellent array of standard features and amenities. While the Ford Explorer is formidable, the Toyota Highlander is the better choice. Come and find the Highlander available in our new inventory at our dealership in Kokomo, IN in-store or online today.
If you have any questions about the new Toyota Highlander, please get in touch with our team when it is convenient for you. We are always happy to help in any way we can, so do not hesitate to rely on our knowledge and expertise. Customers can call or visit us in-store to speak to a team member face-to-face. We are always around for our customers, who are our number one priority.
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3815 South Lafountain St
Kokomo, IN 46902
