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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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Best car i have ever owned.

I love my highlander . Very comfortable,spacious and dependable.i also like all the safety features such as blind spot monitor automatic dimming lights and rear view mirror. Very fun to drive.Can't beat it.

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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I love it!

Only had it a few days but it got up our hill in a snow and ice storm with no trouble! I look forward to many hours of driving in comfort and safety.

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 Towing
  • Does recommend this car
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A dream come true vehicle

It?s just fantastic for my kind of lifestyle . I have a plan of using it for Uber. It?s so comfortable . It looks durable. In my view I think it?s de most durable Toyota brand ever made.

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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most reliable car i owned

this car met all my needs! Family friendly and reliable car. Very roomy with 7 passenger seats. Navigation system easy to use. Exterior and interior with exceptional look.

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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Great car

I got an SE. Appearance wise, it looks better than the XLE. Larger rims and sportier grille. Loads of features. All leather. For my second row seats, I got the captain's chairs. They're nice and have their own cup holders. Talking to backseat passengers is enhanced by a microphone above the rearview mirror. Has a very good amount of power. Takes off like a rocket when needed. Drives beautifully much smoother than my previous Audi. I love the automatic braking when using cruise control.

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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Excellent 3 Row SUV for kids and snow

I have had many cars in my life and the Highlander is by far my favorite! It evens beats my Lexus! I love that there is the option of 2nd Row captains chairs. This is fantastic when we are carpooling. I love the safety features in this car: blind spot detection, lane departure assist, laser guided cruise control, back up camer, etc. It has a snow feature and handles extremely well in the snow. Comfortable, roomy, and quiet. I love how it turns and drives like a car verses a wide truck. Excellent vehicle!

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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Comfortable - Reliable and low interest %

This is the second Highlander I have owned and the 2018 Highlander SE version does not disappoint! The SE is tuned to provide a slightly tighter feel on the road than the LE I had before. the 2018 model year SE includes improved lighting in the interior and a nice accent incorporated into the front seats. The driver assisted lane tracking and the side mirror cross and blind spot alerts are welcome additions and work well without being annoying. The vehicle has 25 more HP than the previous models and is getting me about 27 MPG on mixed highway/city traffic. I love the high drivers position this vehicle provides, the view all around is excellent. For cargo carrying, the Highlander continues to be a great partner. First - the back window still will pop open to allow hauling of a 10' 2x4 and the entire cargo area will hold large bins two high three across and 4 deep - its is a huge area. overall this vehicle is reliable and maintains a great trade value. I had a 2016 model and traded it for the 2018 and the trade value of the 2016 held up very well making this second Highlander much more affordable! Overall, I recommend the Highlander LE and the Highlander SE. Both a great choice for someone who occasionally hauls people or items and also loves a great ride every day!

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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One of the most comfortable cars that I have owned

If I was to describe this car in a few words I would say very quiet,roomy and very easy to drive. I have owned cars from seven manufacturers and can confidently say this car ranks up there with the best of them.

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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I came back to a Highlander! Ahhhh. . .

Perfect blend of sophisticated highway manners and "go in the snow" capabilities. I had a 2008 Highlander for 5 years and thought it was too big to keep driving around. I drove two 4 cylinder AWD cars after that, and I loved them! They are zippy, and they go anywhere! But I missed the comfort, quiet and power of a larger 6 cylinder crossover. The 2018 Highlander retains what I loved about my '08, but adds quieter sophistication. This is a vehicle I can ride on the interstates and highways for hours and not feel fatigued. And still, it can make it up my long, uphill driveway on my farm in the snowy winter--and that's often the hardest part of my day! I looked at the XLE, but my wife talked me into the Limited. Wasn't hard to do. Glad we did it. Great stereo, beautiful interior, all the bells and whistles you need. I'm back in a Highlander. It's bigger, sure. But it's what keeps me sane. It doesn't get over 30 mpg, sure. But I don't mind the mid 20s, either, especially for the quiet, composed, powerful ride. And Toyota quality when it comes to reliability.

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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Most bang for the buck and very comfortable

Looked to get a run around vehicle for social time as opposed to my large truck. Looked at all the SUV's out there and came across the Highlander. Was pleasantly surprised at the over all look upon seeing it. I am a big guy and there is plenty of room not only the driver, but even when I sat in the back still a ton of leg space. Surprised with a smaller SUV. Also very impressed with the ride and the new fangled safety gadgets made it even a better deal. Have not had this very long, but it already has become my favorite vehicle to drive.

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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