2018 Toyota Highlander consumer reviews

This is my 12th Toyota, and I enjoy the cars performance on the open road. I?m a little disappointed in the mpg I?ve been getting, and the front left post seems to obstruct my vision when making left turns. I bought the vehicle after test driving most competitors, and I still feel it is the best choice for a 7 passenger family hauler.

295 HP said it all! Power! AND Fuel mileage! First time on the highway, an outstanding 29.9 MPG! City 20mpg (heavy foot mileage). Comfort, SafetySense keeps you in your lane. Tell the GPS where you want to go. Backup camera. Even has side sun screens on side back windows. Brake system saved my life already! Stopping power is amazing! Best Vehicle I ever owned!!!

Great car now I own two love the way it Rides and the comfortability and the gas mileage is great will recommend to anyone as a family car

Meets my expectations. It's not the first Toyota Highlander I'm owning. Highlanders are very performance and efficient. I would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a great car. I had the previous highlander since 2005 and it has been great.

We tried, I mean we REALLY (REALLY!) tried to buy a Lexus SUV. We have owned many previous Toyota and Lexus vehicles, and the Lexus service department experience is so awesome & stress-free that we tend to lean more toward Lexus in our old age. Not that Toyota is bad, but Lexus is, well, Lexus. We most recently had a 2016 Highlander XLE model because we absolutely needed a second row bench seat for the grandkids, and the Limited model only came with captains chairs in 2016. So this year, Lexus RX finally came out with the third row option...?..However, Lexus simply cannot compete with the Toyota Highlander Limited Platinum model. The RXL's so-called third row seat (we have been waiting forever for Lexus to wake up and produce a viable, competently designed RX with a third row seat) is a supreme design failure. UGH. All we had to do is sit in the second row seat to figure out the third row is an absolute disaster, and even the second row bench is cramped, and no way accommodates 3 adults. So having ruled out the RXL, we thought OK, let's look at the GX. We started getting excited, thinking the GX SUV would actually work for our needs until we discovered it has a horribly designed rear gate, similar to the old RAV4 "swing out gate" design. This GX rear gate is totally useless as it cannot be opened inside the garage. So for several seconds we thought about the LX, but quickly ruled it out because it is so humongous it will not fit in our regular sized garage, and my wife objects to having to use a ladder to enter the vehicle. 3 strikes, and Lexus was out. So we went with the 2018 Highlander Limited Platinum model - it excellent for our needs. You can now (in 2018) get a Limited Platinum model with the second row bench seat option. This model has a third row seat that (small) adults can fit in for short rides, as well as a much roomier and more functional interior than the Lexus RXL. We love the air cooled seats, the Lexus-like fit and finish of the interior, and it has all the bells and whistles (birds eye / surround view camera, lane departure warning, pedestrian avoidance, etc. etc.) So maybe some day Lexus will come to its senses and design something that actually competes with the Highlander, but until then we'll hang onto the Highlander.

This car is what I need for my extended family. Leg room for second row is good. Third row you can sit kids. However I will use third row very rare.

Highlander is roomy and comfortable. Handles well; controls and information center are easily accessed. Overall may be the smoothest ridings vehicles I have ever owned. Neighbor (recently retired doctor) was so impressed when I arrived home with my Highlander Limited, he and his wife purchased one the following week...impressive.

If you can afford it, this is the mid sized SUV to buy. XLE trim package has moonroof, power driver and front passenger seats, leather seat, navigation, bluetooth, 4 2.1 Amp USB ports, 1 120v 100w AC plug (a bit low powered), power liftgate, keyless ignition. Toyota Safety Sense is awesome, especially the adaptive cruise control. The list continues, very happy!

Prior car was a 2009 Highlander- loved my vehicle minus the current upgrades w/Bluetooth capabilities. Pros: Sleek look on the outside, quite, rides very smooth, handles great. Car electronics are well designed for ease of use without distractions- Entune aps are a huge plus. Great room throughout the vehicle. Easy to get in and out of as a driver and loading/unloading 2 year old in a car seat. LOVE the layout with bucket seats in 2nd row and 3 seats in the 3rd row (mostly only needed for the family of 4, exception is when we have guests or kids' friends over, then the 3rd row is a great addition). GREAT back-up camera, very clear with nice wide angle. Speakers are great quality. Cons: Cannot get the driver seat to adjust to the 'perfect sweet spot'- seat curves in a C shape to include the headrest that seems to 'push' my head forward instead of letting it rest comfortably and naturally aligned straight. Definitely miss having the 4 cup holders in the center consul in the front of the vehicle (like set up in my '09 Highlander).

This car is all you need as far as reliability, dependability, comfort and price. I?ve always owned Toyota and Toyota never fails me. Luxurious and comfort at its finest.