Interestingly, I noticed in the 2015's configurator that there are less exterior color options. But in the brochure, they appear to be exactly the same as 2014 choices.
The only diff I could find in the 2015 brochure is that it seems the 2015 cars now all have smoked headlights, regardless of trim level.
I also noticed in the configurator for the 2015 that the carpeted floor and cargo mats are no longer available. Did they make them standard? Because the MSRP of the car I built is exactly what my 2014's MSRP was, which had those 2 accessories added (carpeted floor and cargo mats).
Interestingly, I noticed in the 2015's configurator that there are less exterior color options. But in the brochure, they appear to be exactly the same as 2014 choices.
The only diff I could find in the 2015 brochure is that it seems the 2015 cars now all have smoked headlights, regardless of trim level.
I also noticed in the configurator for the 2015 that the carpeted floor and cargo mats are no longer available. Did they make them standard? Because the MSRP of the car I built is exactly what my 2014's MSRP was, which had those 2 accessories added (carpeted floor and cargo mats).
This is the 4th ref thread to the only difference from 2014 to 2015 being the smoked headlights.
Yes, I would think the mats are standard as every car that leaves the lot would have mats regardless if you paid for them or not. Remember, they got a lwsuite for millions and billion for the issue with slipping floor mats. You think their gonna take on a liability of having slipping floor mats when the standard has clips? I think not.
Oh, the "accessory add" mats in my car, are for all 3 rows and the driver's one has the clips. Anyway the MSRP was $225 in 2014 for those + the cargo one.
Still have yet to see what these "smoked headlights" look like. Any vehicle pictures in the links above certainly don't have them. Might have to get them if they look cool.
Ehh? I don't see anything "smoked" on our 2014 Platinum. Can anyone enlighten me on what they are talking about? I see no difference in any lights on any 2014 highlander.
This is copied from a 2014 and 2015 E Brochure. I guess you'll need to visit a dealer and see if you can figure out the differences in the 2014 models. :|
Nevermind, again I know what Toyota is saying, we straightened out that much 5 posts ago.
The confusion on my part was trying to figure out differences in the headlights since I was not aware of any and they all looked identical to me. I went out in the garage and carefully looked at the headlights and I guess the inner trim is slightly smoked. Thats all I was asking for lol
It is extremely subtle, but sure enough it can be classified as "smoked" color. I guess I never studied the headlights enough to notice that difference. Darn, here I thought they were making a new headlight for the 2015 that would have a dark headlight surround vs the bright chrome.
^^^ Thank you very much thats exactly the information I was looking for. honestly I never once even noticed the slightly smoked look of the headlights on our Limited....and im a picky car guy too. So your right its for sure subtle, but now that I have finally seen it ill notice it.
Thanks guys.
I personally don't think it's subtle in the Lander. Pretty obvious to me. Looking at Vinny's pics for example, it's a noticeable diff if you ask me. Glad they did it across the lineup as of now. The non-smoked looks so, uhm, "1980s, 1990s" and the smoked look contemporary.
I also noticed in the configurator for the 2015 that the carpeted floor and cargo mats are no longer available. Did they make them standard? Because the MSRP of the car I built is exactly what my 2014's MSRP was, which had those 2 accessories added (carpeted floor and cargo mats).
My 2015 LTD is supposed to be built this week. Back when I ordered it, I went through the accessories with the dealer and he said that the "system" wouldn't allow him to add the cargo liner. We did add a "four season floor mat package" which I assume is both the carpet and rubber mats. What will be in the cargo area remains a mystery...I was wondering if perhaps the cargo liner is either (1) standard, or (2) part of the "four season floor mat package." Another possibility is simply that the cargo liners are/were on back order at the factory.
Not sure I see what gap your talking about?!? The gap between the top of the headlight and the hood? That may be an illusion because the headlights bend back so far. So your seeing an even gap, but because it's angling backwards and going so far back it's creating an illusion that that the gap furthest forward is larger.
I checked out the updated HL build site and noticed it does not reference AWD vehicles as an option. I hope this is an over site and updates will be forthcoming.
From what I see at the dealers website ( Southeast Toyota ) on the 2015 models ( Same as 2014 ) the regular carpeted mats are an accessory and appear to be installed at the port. Talk to dealer to make changes.