2016
Toyota Highlander

Starts at:

$30,490

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Available trims

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FWD 4dr I4 LE (Natl)

Starts at

$30,490

20 City / 25 Hwy

MPG

8

Seat capacity

Regular Unleaded I-4

Engine

Front Wheel Drive

Drivetrain

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FWD 4dr V6 LE (Natl)

Starts at

$32,015

19 City / 25 Hwy

MPG

8

Seat capacity

Regular Unleaded V-6

Engine

Front Wheel Drive

Drivetrain

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AWD 4dr V6 LE (Natl)

Starts at

$33,475

18 City / 24 Hwy

MPG

8

Seat capacity

Regular Unleaded V-6

Engine

All Wheel Drive

Drivetrain

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FWD 4dr V6 LE Plus (Natl)

Starts at

$34,395

19 City / 25 Hwy

MPG

8

Seat capacity

Regular Unleaded V-6

Engine

Front Wheel Drive

Drivetrain

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AWD 4dr V6 LE Plus (Natl)

Starts at

$35,855

18 City / 24 Hwy

MPG

8

Seat capacity

Regular Unleaded V-6

Engine

All Wheel Drive

Drivetrain

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FWD 4dr V6 XLE (Natl)

Starts at

$37,315

19 City / 25 Hwy

MPG

7

Seat capacity

Regular Unleaded V-6

Engine

Front Wheel Drive

Drivetrain

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AWD 4dr V6 XLE (Natl)

Starts at

$38,775

18 City / 24 Hwy

MPG

7

Seat capacity

Regular Unleaded V-6

Engine

All Wheel Drive

Drivetrain

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FWD 4dr V6 Limited (Natl)

Starts at

$40,915

19 City / 25 Hwy

MPG

7

Seat capacity

Regular Unleaded V-6

Engine

Front Wheel Drive

Drivetrain

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AWD 4dr V6 Limited (Natl)

Starts at

$42,375

18 City / 24 Hwy

MPG

7

Seat capacity

Regular Unleaded V-6

Engine

All Wheel Drive

Drivetrain

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FWD 4dr V6 Limited Platinum (Natl)

Starts at

$43,530

19 City / 25 Hwy

MPG

7

Seat capacity

Regular Unleaded V-6

Engine

Front Wheel Drive

Drivetrain

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AWD 4dr V6 Limited Platinum (Natl)

Starts at

$44,990

18 City / 24 Hwy

MPG

7

Seat capacity

Regular Unleaded V-6

Engine

All Wheel Drive

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Notable features

Seats up to eight people

Four- or six-cylinder engine

Front- or all-wheel drive

Hybrid version available

The good & the bad

The good

Bold styling

Second-row room

Phone/media storage

Interior styling

Interior materials quality

The bad

Tight third-row headroom for adults

Firm ride

Unrefined four-cylinder and hybrid engines

Cargo room

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Expert 2016 Toyota Highlander review

Our expert's take

By Cars.com editors

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Vehicle Overview

The midsize Toyota Highlander SUV seats up to eight people and is powered by a four-cylinder gasoline engine, a V-6 gasoline engine or a V-6 hybrid powertrain. Competitors include the Chevrolet Traverse, Honda Pilot and Ford Explorer.

(Skip to details on the: Highlander Hybrid)

New for 2016
All models get a Tow Prep Package.

Significant Standard Features

185-horsepower, 2.7-liter four-cylinder engine
Six-speed automatic transmission
Front-wheel drive
18-inch alloy wheels
Heated side mirrors
Cruise control
Air conditioning
Required in every new car: front airbags, antilock brakes and an electronic stability system

Significant Available Features

270-hp, 3.5-liter V-6
All-wheel drive
19-inch wheels
Navigation system
Leather upholstery
DVD entertainment system
Blind spot warning system with rear cross-traffic alert
Precollision system
Lane departure warning

Highlander Hybrid

The Highlander Hybrid is powered by a 3.5-liter V-6 and electric motor mated to a continuously variable transmission, and it has Eco and EV modes.

What’s Special

Heated and ventilated front seats
Blind spot warning system with rear cross-traffic alert
19-inch wheels

2016 Toyota Highlander review: Our expert's take

Vehicle Overview

(Skip to details on the: Highlander Hybrid)

New for 2016
All models get a Tow Prep Package.

Significant Standard Features

185-horsepower, 2.7-liter four-cylinder engine
Six-speed automatic transmission
Front-wheel drive
18-inch alloy wheels
Heated side mirrors
Cruise control
Air conditioning
Required in every new car: front airbags, antilock brakes and an electronic stability system

Significant Available Features

270-hp, 3.5-liter V-6
All-wheel drive
19-inch wheels
Navigation system
Leather upholstery
DVD entertainment system
Blind spot warning system with rear cross-traffic alert
Precollision system
Lane departure warning

Highlander Hybrid

The Highlander Hybrid is powered by a 3.5-liter V-6 and electric motor mated to a continuously variable transmission, and it has Eco and EV modes.

What’s Special

Heated and ventilated front seats
Blind spot warning system with rear cross-traffic alert
19-inch wheels

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Safety review

Based on the 2016 Toyota Highlander base trim

NHTSA crash test and rollover ratings, scored out of 5.

Overall rating: 5/5
Combined side rating front seat: 5/5
Combined side rating rear seat: 5/5
Frontal barrier crash rating driver: 4/5
Frontal barrier crash rating passenger: 5/5
Overall frontal barrier crash rating: 4/5
Overall side crash rating: 5/5
Rollover rating: 4/5
Side barrier rating: 5/5

Side barrier rating driver: 5/5
Side barrier rating passenger rear seat: 5/5
Side pole rating driver front seat: 5/5

18.5%

Risk of rollover

Side barrier rating driver: 5/5
Side barrier rating passenger rear seat: 5/5
Side pole rating driver front seat: 5/5

18.5%

Risk of rollover

Factory warranties

New car program benefits

Basic

3 years / 36,000 miles

Corrosion

5 years

Powertrain

5 years / 60,000 miles

Maintenance

2 years / 25,000 miles

Roadside Assistance

2 years

Certified Pre-Owned program benefits

Age / mileage

7 years / less than 85,000 miles

Basic

12 months / 12, 000 miles

Dealer certification

160- or 174-point inspections

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MPG

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2017

Toyota Highlander Hybrid

Starts at

$36,270

30 City / 28 Hwy

MPG

8

Seat capacity

60 month/60,000 miles

Warranty

Gas/Electric V-6

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All-wheel drive

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FAQ

What trim levels are available for the 2016 Toyota Highlander?

The 2016 Toyota Highlander is available in 5 trim levels:

LE (3 styles)
LE Plus (2 styles)
Limited (2 styles)
Limited Platinum (2 styles)
XLE (2 styles)

What is the MPG of the 2016 Toyota Highlander?

The 2016 Toyota Highlander offers up to 20 MPG in city driving and 25 MPG on the highway. These figures are based on EPA mileage ratings and are for comparison purposes only. The actual mileage will vary depending on vehicle options, trim level, driving conditions, driving habits, vehicle maintenance, and other factors.

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