2018
Toyota Highlander

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  • LE I4 FWD (SE)
    Starts at
    $31,230
    20 City / 24 Hwy
    MPG
    8
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded I-4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • LE I4 FWD (GS)
    Starts at
    $31,230
    20 City / 24 Hwy
    MPG
    8
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded I-4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • LE I4 FWD (Natl)
    Starts at
    $31,230
    20 City / 24 Hwy
    MPG
    8
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded I-4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • LE V6 FWD (SE)
    Starts at
    $33,280
    20 City / 27 Hwy
    MPG
    8
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded V-6
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • LE V6 FWD (GS)
    Starts at
    $33,280
    20 City / 27 Hwy
    MPG
    8
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded V-6
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • LE V6 FWD (Natl)
    Starts at
    $33,280
    20 City / 27 Hwy
    MPG
    8
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded V-6
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • LE V6 AWD (Natl)
    Starts at
    $34,740
    19 City / 26 Hwy
    MPG
    8
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded V-6
    Engine
    All Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • LE V6 AWD (SE)
    Starts at
    $34,740
    19 City / 26 Hwy
    MPG
    8
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded V-6
    Engine
    All Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • LE V6 AWD (GS)
    Starts at
    $34,740
    19 City / 26 Hwy
    MPG
    8
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded V-6
    Engine
    All Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • LE Plus V6 FWD (Natl)
    Starts at
    $35,660
    21 City / 27 Hwy
    MPG
    8
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded V-6
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    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • LE Plus V6 FWD (SE)
    Starts at
    $35,660
    21 City / 27 Hwy
    MPG
    8
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded V-6
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • LE Plus V6 FWD (GS)
    Starts at
    $35,660
    21 City / 27 Hwy
    MPG
    8
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded V-6
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    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • LE Plus V6 AWD (SE)
    Starts at
    $37,120
    20 City / 27 Hwy
    MPG
    8
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded V-6
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    All Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • LE Plus V6 AWD (GS)
    Starts at
    $37,120
    20 City / 27 Hwy
    MPG
    8
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded V-6
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    All Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • LE Plus V6 AWD (Natl)
    Starts at
    $37,120
    20 City / 27 Hwy
    MPG
    8
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded V-6
    Engine
    All Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • XLE V6 FWD (Natl)
    Starts at
    $39,120
    21 City / 27 Hwy
    MPG
    8
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded V-6
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
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  • XLE V6 FWD (SE)
    Starts at
    $39,120
    21 City / 27 Hwy
    MPG
    8
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded V-6
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
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  • XLE V6 FWD (GS)
    Starts at
    $39,120
    21 City / 27 Hwy
    MPG
    8
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded V-6
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    Front Wheel Drive
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  • SE V6 FWD (GS)
    Starts at
    $40,290
    21 City / 27 Hwy
    MPG
    7
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded V-6
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    Front Wheel Drive
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  • SE V6 FWD (SE)
    Starts at
    $40,290
    21 City / 27 Hwy
    MPG
    7
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded V-6
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    Front Wheel Drive
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  • SE V6 FWD (Natl)
    Starts at
    $40,290
    21 City / 27 Hwy
    MPG
    7
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded V-6
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    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • XLE V6 AWD (Natl)
    Starts at
    $40,580
    20 City / 26 Hwy
    MPG
    8
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded V-6
    Engine
    All Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • XLE V6 AWD (GS)
    Starts at
    $40,580
    20 City / 26 Hwy
    MPG
    8
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded V-6
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    All Wheel Drive
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  • XLE V6 AWD (SE)
    Starts at
    $40,580
    20 City / 26 Hwy
    MPG
    8
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded V-6
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    All Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • SE V6 AWD (Natl)
    Starts at
    $41,750
    20 City / 26 Hwy
    MPG
    7
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded V-6
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    All Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • SE V6 AWD (GS)
    Starts at
    $41,750
    20 City / 26 Hwy
    MPG
    7
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded V-6
    Engine
    All Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • SE V6 AWD (SE)
    Starts at
    $41,750
    20 City / 26 Hwy
    MPG
    7
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded V-6
    Engine
    All Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • Limited V6 FWD (SE)
    Starts at
    $42,280
    21 City / 27 Hwy
    MPG
    8
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded V-6
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • Limited V6 FWD (Natl)
    Starts at
    $42,280
    21 City / 27 Hwy
    MPG
    8
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded V-6
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • Limited V6 FWD (GS)
    Starts at
    $42,280
    21 City / 27 Hwy
    MPG
    8
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded V-6
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
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  • Limited V6 AWD (GS)
    Starts at
    $43,740
    20 City / 26 Hwy
    MPG
    8
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded V-6
    Engine
    All Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • Limited V6 AWD (SE)
    Starts at
    $43,740
    20 City / 26 Hwy
    MPG
    8
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded V-6
    Engine
    All Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • Limited V6 AWD (Natl)
    Starts at
    $43,740
    20 City / 26 Hwy
    MPG
    8
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded V-6
    Engine
    All Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • Limited Platinum V6 FWD (Natl)
    Starts at
    $45,400
    21 City / 27 Hwy
    MPG
    8
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded V-6
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • Limited Platinum V6 FWD (GS)
    Starts at
    $45,400
    21 City / 27 Hwy
    MPG
    8
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded V-6
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • Limited Platinum V6 FWD (SE)
    Starts at
    $45,400
    21 City / 27 Hwy
    MPG
    8
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded V-6
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • Limited Platinum V6 AWD (GS)
    Starts at
    $46,860
    20 City / 26 Hwy
    MPG
    8
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded V-6
    Engine
    All Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • Limited Platinum V6 AWD (SE)
    Starts at
    $46,860
    20 City / 26 Hwy
    MPG
    8
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded V-6
    Engine
    All Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • Limited Platinum V6 AWD (Natl)
    Starts at
    $46,860
    20 City / 26 Hwy
    MPG
    8
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded V-6
    Engine
    All Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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Notable features

Seats up to eight in three rows
Four-cylinder or V-6 engine
Front- or all-wheel drive
Eight-speed automatic available
Automatic emergency braking standard
Hybrid version available

The good & the bad

The good

Handling
V-6 gas mileage
Consistent cabin quality in first and second rows
Handy dashboard device tray
Huge storage bin between front seats

The bad

Sluggish acceleration from a stop (V-6)
Firm, busy ride
Vague steering feel
Whistling sound at highway speeds
Small third row
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Safety review

Based on the 2018 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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Consumer reviews

92% of drivers recommend this car
4.7 / 5
Based on 421 reviews
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Comfort 4.8
Interior 4.7
Performance 4.7
Value 4.6
Exterior 4.8
Reliability 4.8

Most recent

  • By Pete L. from Annville,PA
    Owns this car
    May 12, 2025

    Large doors and front seats.

    Large doors and front seats. Easy to get in and out. You have to pull past the protective bollard at the gas pump as to not ding the edge of the door. A lot of safety bells and whistles for an older car. Can tow with the best and high enough to take fishing and hunting. Good power. Feels safe in winter driving with in reason. If it gets icy or the snow gets over 5” I stay home. Operational noise is not annoying even when pulling into traffic or down shifting going up a steep hill. It gets almost 21 miles per gallon. I have no intention of spending thousands more on a vehicle to get better gas mileage. It’s paid off. I’m retired and put about 8000 miles a year on it. It still runs like new. I would love to keep it as long as I can. It also can haul pretty much everything I need.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Transporting family
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Grandma Susan from Jacksonville IL
    Owns this car
    February 4, 2023

    Vehicle I loved is now a regret

    I loved this vehicle until I tried to transport 3 grandchildren in it. I bought it because of them for its safety and reliability. But I have tried every possible car seat configuration and unless you are 100 lb to fit between the seats without moving them, it is a nightmare! You think you have it figured out then there isn’t a tether attachment for that seat or there aren’t anchors for that seat. There are 3 tether attachments and 3 sets of anchors so you either stand on your head to get the kids in (and then the one in the back has very little room for his feet) or you keep one rear facing (no tether, use the seat belt instead of anchors) for 3 across the middle seat, until one of them gets big enough to change the rear facing out for a booster. The only other way is to make sure you buy one with middle seat captain chairs! Cautionary tale I wish someone had told me. This has turned my purchase of this vehicle into a regret.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Transporting family
    • Does not recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Dave H. from Irving, Texas
    Owns this car
    May 19, 2022

    Best Car Ever!!!!!

    This is my second Highlander. The first was a 2008 model and still in the family running great. This model has also served me well. I have 75,000 miles on it. I bought new tires at 60,000 and just had the battery replaced 3 weeks ago. The car runs great!
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Having fun
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Gary from Portland, ME
    Owns this car
    March 28, 2022

    The 2018 Highlander is awesome

    Smooth ride with tons of safety features Great gas mileage Roomy Only dislike is no Apple car play. Will buy another in future 5 stars
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By rc car fan from chicago il
    Owns this car
    June 15, 2021

    very reliable.it is my second .

    the car meets all my needs except the rear seat room is very difficult to get to plenty of storage room. great safety features. good gas mileage.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Transporting family
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 4.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By SJB from Tucson, AZ
    Owns this car
    June 7, 2021

    Mediocre

    Poor handling and loose steering. Uncomfortable ride, noisy. 5000 lb towing capacity is false advertising because car is not wired for trailer brakes. 3rd row seat is midget-sized.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Transporting family
    • Does not recommend this car
    Comfort 2.0
    Interior 2.0
    Performance 2.0
    Value 1.0
    Exterior 2.0
    Reliability 3.0
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  • By Shannon14 from Ozark
    Owns this car
    May 25, 2021

    Secure Toyota Owner

    So far I love the vehicle! It is a luxury, quiet, smooth driving experience. A huge reason for choosing the Highlander was because of the Toyota reputation for quality, safety and reliability.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Transporting family
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Akhan from Mount vernon
    Owns this car
    May 25, 2021

    Amarrkhan

    Excellent economically and overall built. I like the driving capabilities and Space along with inheritor built as well. For the 7/8 seater and gas economically Miles per gallons is super uselfull. Would definitely recommend to friends
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Transporting family
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Lisa from Franklin, MA
    Owns this car
    May 7, 2021

    Most reliable vehicle I've owned.

    Comfortable ride, lot's of leg room and plenty of space for the kids, the dog and everything else. Smooth drive, quiet interior and lots of places to put things. I highly recommend...and I've owned a few vehicles by multiple companies.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Bob G from Rowley ma
    Owns this car
    May 3, 2021

    Our family owns 3 Toyota highlanders

    Reliable and comfortable vehicle. We own 3 Toyota Highlanders. 2003 with 240k still runs strong. 2011 with 167k and drives great. 2018 with 20k and hope to put many miles more!
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Transporting family
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 4.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Kfam53188 from Waukesha WI
    Owns this car
    April 13, 2021

    Toyota Reliability cant be beat!

    I have owned several Toyota vehicles in my life, so when the time came for my wife and I to upgrade our family ride The Highlander was a no brainer for me! The Highlander is very comfortable and very capable, and great on gas!
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Transporting family
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Jenn M.
    Owns this car
    April 6, 2021

    doesn't work

    I wish it worked but I have had it 2 months and it is stuck at the mechanics not safe to drive. It is nice and roomy and once it is fixed I can't wait to see how it runs.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Transporting family
    • Does not recommend this car
    Comfort 2.0
    Interior 2.0
    Performance 2.0
    Value 2.0
    Exterior 2.0
    Reliability 1.0
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FAQ

What trim levels are available for the 2018 Toyota Highlander?

The 2018 Toyota Highlander is available in 6 trim levels:

  • LE (9 styles)
  • LE Plus (6 styles)
  • Limited (6 styles)
  • Limited Platinum (6 styles)
  • SE (6 styles)
  • XLE (6 styles)

What is the MPG of the 2018 Toyota Highlander?

The 2018 Toyota Highlander offers up to 20 MPG in city driving and 24 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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Is the 2018 Toyota Highlander reliable?

The 2018 Toyota Highlander has an average reliability rating of 4.8 out of 5 according to cars.com consumers. Find real-world reliability insights within consumer reviews from 2018 Toyota Highlander owners.

Is the 2018 Toyota Highlander a good SUV?

Below are the cars.com consumers ratings for the 2018 Toyota Highlander. 92.6% of drivers recommend this vehicle.

4.7 / 5
Based on 421 reviews
  • Comfort: 4.8
  • Interior: 4.7
  • Performance: 4.7
  • Value: 4.6
  • Exterior: 4.8
  • Reliability: 4.8

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