2012 Toyota Highlander Summary

2012 Toyota Highlander

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2012 Toyota Highlander

Starting MSRP $28,240–$37,195

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MPG City: 17 – 20 Highway: 22 – 25

Available Engines

270-hp, 3.5-liter V-6 (regular gas)
187-hp, 2.7-liter I-4 (regular gas)

Transmissions

6-speed automatic w/OD and auto-manual
5-speed automatic w/OD and auto-manual

Average Consumer Rating

(4.8) 33 consumer reviews

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Expert Snapshot

New or Notable

Four-cylinder or V-6
Front- or all-wheel drive
Rear climate controls
Split-folding third row
Available hybrid version
 

What We Like

Gas mileage (Highlander Hybrid)
Versatile second-row seating
Responsive transmissions
Comfortable front seats
Easy-folding rear seats

What We Don't

Mushy brakes
Lackluster handling
Inconsistent cabin materials
Cramped third row

Offered in front- and all-wheel-drive form, the Toyota Highlander crossover comes with a four-cylinder or V-6 engine. The Highlander can seat up to seven people in three rows of seats, and competitors include the Chevrolet Traverse, Ford Explorer and Honda Pilot.

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8 Available Highlander Trims

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    Engine MPG MSRP Invoice
Base 4dr Front-wheel Drive
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4 cyl 20/25 $28,240 $25,783
Base V6 4dr Front-wheel Drive
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6 cyl 18/24 $29,395 $26,838
Base V6 4dr All-wheel Drive
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6 cyl 17/22 $30,845 $28,161
SE 4dr Front-wheel Drive
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4 cyl 20/25 $32,845 $29,987
SE V6 4dr Front-wheel Drive
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6 cyl 18/24 $34,000 $31,042
SE V6 4dr All-wheel Drive
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6 cyl 17/22 $35,450 $32,366
Limited V6 4dr Front-wheel Drive
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6 cyl 18/24 $35,745 $32,635
Limited V6 4dr All-wheel Drive
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6 cyl 17/22 $37,195 $33,959
Destination charge: $845
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