They’re practically executive limos for 12-year olds. Top Highlander Platinums crest more than $50,000 but offer 20-inch wheels, premium audio, a 12.3-inch touchscreen, leather upholstery, and more. In addition to that, even base Highlanders get 18-inch wheels, cloth upholstery, an 8.0-inch touchscreen with smartphone compatibility, and seats for up to eight for about $35,000. The third row is best for small children or occasionally, small adults, and the second row can slide forward a few inches depending on mood.īehind the third row, the Highlander hauls up to 16 cubic feet of cargo, which expands to more than 84 cubes with the second and third rows folded.Įvery Highlander gets automatic emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, active lane control and blind-spot monitors. Up to eight can snuggle up inside the Highlander relatively comfortably, and the first two rows have more than 40 inches of leg room.
That’s remarkable for a seven- or eight-passenger vehicle, and it’s still as entertaining to drive.ĭriveability isn’t the first reason to buy a Highlander, of course-space is. Our pick is the Highlander Hybrid, which uses an inline-4 and electric motor to deliver 35 mpg combined, according to the EPA. It’s more entertaining than it has any right to be, and the XSE tightens the crossover up more than the rest of the bunch. Under the hoods of most Highlanders is a 295-horsepower V-6 that drives an 8-speed automatic and the front or all four wheels. The big crossover doesn’t hide its size very well, but it cuts a more attractive hole in the wind thanks to a shaplier snout and rising body line. The new Highlander breaks some of the older versions’ mild awkwardness. Front-wheel drive is standard on most models, and all-wheel drive is available on every trim except Limited and Platinum, where it’s standard. The Highlander Hybrid, which we recommend, is offered in every trim except L and XSE. In addition to the new Highlander XSE, Toyota offers the three-row crossover in L, LE, XLE, Limited, and Platinum configurations. The 2021 Highlander gets a 7.0 out of 10.
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