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2018 Toyota Highlander consumer reviews

$31,230 starting MSRP
side view of 2018 Highlander Toyota
(421 reviews)
92% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.8
  • Interior 4.7
  • Performance 4.7
  • Value 4.6
  • Exterior 4.8
  • Reliability 4.8
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Nicest Car I Have Ever Owned

So far I love my Highlander. Its ride is quiet and smooth, the seats are extremely comfortable, and the climate control is fantastic. It doesn't handle like a sports car, but it feels secure driving on the backroads of WV. Mine has the Platinum Pkg and is awesome. My wife and I love it.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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I will never drive anything else

I knew I loved the Highlander?s before I got this new one. I had an 05 before and I loved it. I decided to upgrade to the new 2018 highlander and to say I?m obsessed would be an understatement.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Toyota Highlander

Love this car. It is very simple. It has plenty of room. Very comfortable to drive. Great car for families with small or bigger kids.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Only had it a few days

This is my first Toyota and I've only had it for a few days, but I love it so far! I am very short (5'1") and I was worried that I wouldn't be able to see out of it well. The seat elevates nicely and even going from a Honda Accord to a Highlander, I am very comfortable driving it! The only thing it doesn't have that I wished for is Apple Carplay, but it interacts with my iPhone fairly well.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Better than my last 4 luxury SUV?s

I love the comfort, extra features and interior design. The 3rd row seats is great to have for grand kids, and love that the 2nd row seats move forward and backward. Comfortable quiet ride.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Great vehicle

I get compliments on the look of the car. And I am very pleased with the performance and the way it handles. So pleased with my decision to purchase a Toyota.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Most comfortable car I drove

This vehicle meets all my needs. It is nice and roomy enough for my 2 kids. They are enjoying it and they love it. I would buy another one.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Some Good, some bad

Overall, I like the Highlander, albeit I've only owned it for a few weeks. The design is typical Toyota, solid, with a bit of tech, but not totally up-to-date... I only have a few complaints. 1) Homelink is VERY weak and according to the forums, a fleet issue. 2) Back storage are (trunk if you will) slants from high in the front, behind the third row to the tailgate door. Anything left in this area rolls back against the hatch. Really annoying. 3) Entune radio and functionality with the phone is not the best. Why there is no Apple Car Play in 2018 is beyond me. Other than that, I love the vehicle. It gets great MPG (24-25), is comfortable, and most importantly well built. I'd buy it agian.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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One of the Best Cars I have owned

Top Five for fit and finsh. Does everthing great. Getting over 26 mpg. We are very peased with out new Suv. One of the best we have ever owned this is our first.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Does recommend this car
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excellent reliability per consumer reports.com

This vehicle has met all of my needs and i did a fair amount of research in locating very comfortable front seats, which is not a small task. Truly enjoying my 2018 Highlander Platinum Limited!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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