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Toyota Highlander

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Key specifications

Highlights
5,000 lbs
Towing Capacity
Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4
Engine Type
22 City / 29 Hwy
MPG
265 hp
Horsepower
Engine
Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4
Engine Type
2.4 L/146
Displacement
265 @ 6000
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
310 @ 1700
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
Suspension
Strut
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Strut
Suspension Type - Front
Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear
Weight & Capacity
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
Curb Weight
0 lbs
Total Option Weight
5,000 lbs
Maximum Trailering Capacity
Safety
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Backup Camera
Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
Entertainment
Standard
Apple CarPlay®/Android Auto®
Electrical
N/A
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
N/A
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
Brakes
N/A
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
13 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
13 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Notable features

New Nightshade blackout-trim hybrid versions
Three-row SUV
Seats seven or eight
Turbo four-cylinder or hybrid powertrain
Front- or all-wheel drive
Generous standard active-safety features

Engine

Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4 Engine Type
2.4 L/146 Displacement
265 @ 6000 SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
310 @ 1700 SAE Net Torque @ RPM

Suspension

Strut Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Multi-Link Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Strut Suspension Type - Front
Multi-Link Suspension Type - Rear

Weight & Capacity

18 gal Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A Curb Weight
0 lbs Total Option Weight
5,000 lbs Maximum Trailering Capacity
500 lbs Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
5,000 lbs Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
500 lbs Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
5,000 lbs Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A Maximum Payload Capacity
N/A Curb Weight - Rear
N/A Curb Weight - Front
4,155 lbs Base Curb Weight
N/A Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx

Safety

Standard Lane Departure Warning
Standard Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard Backup Camera
Standard Blind Spot Monitor
Standard Stability Control

Entertainment

Standard Apple CarPlay®/Android Auto®

Electrical

N/A Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
N/A Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

Brakes

N/A Drum - Rear (Yes or )
13 in Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
13 in Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
Yes Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes Disc - Front (Yes or )
N/A Brake ABS System (Second Line)
4-Wheel Brake ABS System
4-Wheel Disc Brake Type

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Factory warranties

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

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The good & the bad

The good

Interior quality
Cabin storage
5,000-pound towing capacity (gas engine)
Hybrid’s estimated gas mileage

The bad

Automatic transmission's kickdown response
Cargo space
Third-row comfort
Brake pedal feel (hybrid)

Consumer reviews

2.0 / 5
Based on 2 reviews
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Comfort 4.5
Interior 4.0
Performance 1.5
Value 2.5
Exterior 4.0
Reliability 3.0

Most recent

2022 Toyota Highlander - Platinum.

2022 Toyota Highlander - Platinum. Multi tone grey interior is very beautiful and seems very high quality. However, for MY personal exterior, the seats are a little too snug - pretty good seats overall. Exterior is pretty much like all of the rest of the mid-sized SUV's - OK; actually, a bit better than most. Our V6 motor is pretty good on acceleration and decent on gas mileage, but not great on either. Driving is pretty good, and it is a very quiet car. Major gripes - gas tank is way too small, which means more stops to refill on long trips. Trips that I could make with our previous Durango between cities could be made without a refill - now require a refill. The layout of the interior controls such as wipers and cruise are not located as intuitively as I would like. For example, no physical button for the AC - must use screen. Compared to my new Chevy truck, the layout of the screen is a mess. Major-major complaint - the vehicle suddenly applies its brakes in situations it shouldn't - and we are mild, not wild drivers. If someone is exiting on an offramp or onto a driveway and has absolutely cleared from your potential collision zone (not a threat to you in any way) this car will suddenly start applying the brakes. If someone enters into the turn lane in front of you, and this Toyota is pointing at them (such as on a corner) and the adjacent vehicle starts slowing (not in your potential collision zone) this car will occasionally and expectantly apply the brakes startling the driver and passengers. This is scary and unsafe and there is no way to change the setting to adjust for this! Dealership will not respond in any way to our comments on this unexpectant braking problem -won't even acknowledge our issue. If I stop and unbuckle my seatbelt to reach into my rural mailbox and want to drive to my home (on my personal driveway) the seat belt alert will start at first warning me pleasantly and then turn into an angry aggressive beeping stating that I should buckle up (on my own driveway) - and there is no way to push a button and buy a little time. Toyota, I always buckle IF there is a need to buckle. I do not need to buckle up on my personal driveway - yes, it is a long driveway. The vehicle thus far has been generally reliable, and I believe it will be reliable long term. However, I just don't need the supper-overly aggressive "safety" braking features kicking in when they shouldn't. Some or even most of the safety features work very well; however, unless they can remedy the over aggressive unnecessary braking, I definitely cannot recommend the Highlander or any Toyota for that matter. This is an expensive car that I expected more.
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does not recommend this car
Comfort 4.0
Interior 5.0
Performance 1.0
Value 2.0
Exterior 3.0
Reliability 3.0
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TURBO LAG!

Engine has been stuttering when gone from a dead stop to movement. It looks like 2023 Highlander owners have been having the same issue. I hate this car so much now.
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
Comfort 5.0
Interior 3.0
Performance 2.0
Value 3.0
Exterior 5.0
Reliability 3.0
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2024 Toyota Highlander review: Our expert's take

What Is the 2024 Toyota Highlander? 

The Toyota Highlander is a three-row SUV with room for seven or eight, depending on seating configuration. Front- and all-wheel-drive versions are available, and powertrain choices consist of a 265-horsepower, turbocharged 2.4-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine and a gas-electric hybrid powertrain that pairs a 2.5-liter four-cylinder gas engine with two electric motors for a total of 243 hp. Highlander competitors include the Ford Explorer, Honda Pilot and Kia Telluride

The Highlander offers 24 cubic feet of cargo space behind its second row and 8.6 cubic feet behind its third row, according to Cars.com’s cargo measurements

What’s New on the 2024 Toyota Highlander? 

A new Nightshade Edition is available for hybrid models in LE and XLE trims; it adds a blacked-out grille, wheels, mirror caps and other trim. A hands-free power liftgate is now standard on XLE and XSE trims, and the gas-engine Highlander’s base L trim has been discontinued. The Highlander’s V-6 engine was replaced by a turbocharged four-cylinder last year.

What Features in the 2024 Toyota Highlander Are Most Important?

Standard features include:

  • 18-inch alloy wheels
  • LED headlights and taillights
  • Push-button start
  • Tri-zone automatic climate control 
  • 8-inch touchscreen multimedia system 
  • Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay smartphone connectivity 
  • Satellite radio
  • Five USB ports
  • Automatic emergency braking
  • Adaptive cruise control
  • Lane departure steering assist 
  • Automatic high-beam headlights
  • Power liftgate

Available features include:

  • 20-inch alloy wheels
  • Panoramic moonroof
  • Hands-free power liftgate
  • Leather-trimmed seats
  • Heated and ventilated front seats
  • Heated second-row seats
  • Heated steering wheel
  • Second-row captain’s chairs
  • 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster
  • 12.3-inch touchscreen 
  • Wireless device charging
  • 360-degree camera system 
  • Head-up display

Should I Buy the 2024 Toyota Highlander? 

Though it’s been somewhat overshadowed by the new-for-2024 Grand Highlander, the Highlander is still a good choice for families thanks to seating for up to eight, towing capacity of up to 5,000 pounds with the gas engine, and a lengthy list of standard active-safety features. It’s also notably cheaper than its larger Grand Highlander sibling. The Highlander Hybrid’s estimated gas mileage is impressive, and it can also tow up to 3,500 pounds when properly equipped. Highlander downsides include a third row that’s on the small side and less cargo room than some of its competitors. 

Safety review

Based on the 2024 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
4/5
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
16.4%
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
16.4%
Risk of rollover

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