Toyota Highlander

"The steering is still firm and the handling secure even after seven years and well over 100,000 miles of use."

"Acceleration and handling"

"I was surprised how well it handles for an SUV. It accelerates well, rides very nice on the highway, and is good in snow. I've had two occasions where I had to react quickly in emergency situations. The Highlander withstood the challenge."

"Excellent acceleration, handling a bit loose at times but overall ok."

"Very pleased with acceleration and how the car handles."

"Our highlander has given us good service, from 22 to 23 mpg combined in-two and highway driving. Highway driving yields from 22 to 24 mpg. a full tank of in-town driving may yield 17 mpg. Comfort is outstanding."

"This Highlander has good torque and acceleration. The top speed is critically governed and in a very poor fashion. As the max speed is reached, the motor cuts out and the car decelerates rapidly, then the motor starts again, over and over it goes. This technique makes for a very jerky experience, and the car is not well and properly controlled."

"After 7 years, it is still zippy. We test drove the Hybrid, and I found it underwhelming. Who cares about the small difference in fuel costs in the grand scheme of things? I’ll always go for performance."

"The Highlander's is our work horse, pulls the boat, many trips to Home Depot, has never let me dawn. Not particularly pretty, but it purpose is to do its job and it does it very well."

"This car really goes and handles well little repair only general maintenance"

"exceptional acceleration with up to four occupants"

"Steering is very in-precise - feel very disconnected from road."

"Tremendous acceleration."

"The ride in my Highlander is very good. Excellent suspension. Good overall handling."

"Love my highlander the only thing I. Would improve on is the backup lights I am short and it is hard for me to see at night because the backup lights are to dark."

"Acceleration is very good generally but it does not always downshift as needed which makes merging dangerous. Low traction on wet roads"

"very peppy"

"I cannot see how to park this car even sitting on pillows. I am 4' 11". My husband is 6' 1" and he has trouble too."

"Confident handling especially in snow and ice."

"Acceleration and handling are fantastic in the Highlander. Visibility is great. On our first 250-mile trip the average MPG was 27, two more than the advertised 25 MPG. In city driving MPG is around 20."

"Easy steering, AWD handles well in the snow without aggressive tires."

"very comfortable for a tall person for long trips. driveability has always been excellent"

"Smooth ride, handles well. Good in winter"

"The Highlander has great acceleration and braking. It does have a tendency to oversteer, so a light touch is needed."

"#1 - The steering is too touchy. CR pointed the steering issue out in 2010 review. #2 - The front wheel drive is torqued too high and the brakes are quick react when the pedal is depressed."

"Both are great"

"Reliability. Very comfortable driving, great seats."

"Handles well. Good acceleration"

"The engine and saving money on gas."

"The 2.7 liter engine is adequate."

"handling"

"good handling. good acceleration."

"Smooth drive, great acceleration"

"Drives much like a high end auto. The hybrid system works well."

"I really enjoy my commute to and from work because of the quiet comfort provided by this vehicle. There is little subdued road noise."

"Good power. Steering doesn't have a lot of feedback and a bit vague"

"Very responsive, powerful acceleration. Easy handling for a SUV of this size. Excellent highway car."

"The acceleration is outstanding and very responsive when entering the highway or passing other vehicles."

"Handles well and provides very good fuel economy."

"Ride feels more like a luxsury car than an suv. Very responsive and six cylinder engine performs flawlessly"

"It accelerates well, for an SUV and the sport model has a slightly tighter suspension than the base, but it certainly won’t win any laps at the track."

"I'm not an aggressive driver and have not had any close calls so for my normal every day driving I am very satisfied."

"Even though it's a V6, it has always had adequate power for towing our utility trailer or passengers, when having the maximum of 7. When passing, it has plenty of get up and go, and I didn't replace the OEM Iridium plugs until we hit 150k miles."

"Accelerates well, and quietly like a nice car."

"This car handles well and acceleration is great."

"Very responsive acceleration. Good handling."

"I do not like the CVT type of transmission. It does not feel right."

"the vehicle is very rsponsive and although a hybrid, very quckly and powerfully kicks in the V6 when you need it e.g. for highway overtaking"

"Plenty of acceleration. Good handling considering it’s size and height."

"Very quick acceleration. Excellent handling and braking. Lots of pick-up in the mountains and for passing."

"Its 8 years old and still runs well. Easy to drive."

"An excellent and comfortable driving experience for a SUV."

"The Highlander do everything is ask of him and do it well. Pulls the boat great acceleration , plenty of cargo space. Never complaints and is always ready and willing."

"The Highlander has a very smooth ride and has the power I would expect despite the fact that it's a hybrid and has great gas mileage"

"V-6 with electric motors that act as turbo-chargers give the car rapid acceleration for entering freeways and for passing cars on 2-lane highways. Steering is responsive, stopping distance is good."

"very smooth, quiet, still has great exceleration, Love this car, and would buy it again"

"Handles very well for a large vehicle and the hybrid is ry fuel efficient"

"This vehicle has a lot of pick up, and is lovely to drive. It is very comfortable and I've spent many long drives in this car and have been satisfied with its comfort. It can be a bit noisy driving but overall a great drive."

"Plenty of power, if I need to get, it goes."

"Bought this car for the third row. I use this car 6 days of the week.Accelatrion is great and my mileage is very good."

"Seats are ok, a bit too stiff and not contouring enough."

"Nice comfortable ride. A little bit noisy but OK as compared to other vehicles."

"The 2010 seats are much better than the 2015."

"They are excellent. Feel supportive & firm."

"Vehicle is very spacious especially for a narrower body. Chose it initially because it would fit into our tiny garage."

"Have the fabric seats which I find much more comfortable than the leather seats."

"Good seats comfortable ride, good in snow"

"Seats are comfortable, low interior noise."

"Seats are the most comfortable I've ever had (front and center row)"

"The seats are not very comfortable at all. The noise level when you are on the freeway is nearly deafening! At this price point, I would expect a much smoother quieter and more comfortable ride."

"All seats seem to offer a great deal of support and comfort. For the driver's seat, in particular, I can drive for several hours per day if necessary. This was not the case with other vehicles I have owned in the past."

"I used to drive a 2001. I researched and found the size of that model had been increased in 2009 from what it had been previously. I am taller than normal and was wanting something more comfortable. I requested something newer than 2009 and lucked into this one, a Limited. Lots of seat adjustments, plus more leg and body room. Nice."

"Comfortable seats, excelent climate control, good clearance so snow not a problem, soft and responsive ride."

"This vehicle is comfortable to ride, but does have a significant amount of road noise."

"Navigation/infotainment system should be illegal. So poorly thought out. Distraction from simple things."

"Car doesn't have features (split rear seats, etc) that the competition did at that time. But the competition was also a much noisier ride ..."

"wind noise .55mph"

"loose gasket on luggage rack poor drive visibility via driver window post"

"The climate control is difficult it is either blowing air at you or too hot. Hard to find consistent temperature, requires near constant adjustment"

"Seats are a bit stiff"

"Comfortable ride. good climate control"

"Both visor spring clips failed at different times, leaving the visor to sag in the field of view. Toyota wanted to charge $350 each to repair. After several communications, Toyota (not the dealer) agreed to fix it just outside of the warranty period."

"The high front seat makes driving a pleasure"

"My Highlander has the best ride! Even after 230,000 miles it has the best ride and still a quiet ride. We are looking at buying another SUV by the end of the year and any new SUV I test drive still cannot compare to this one. I'm spoiled. I don't know what they've done to the suspension of the new highlanders but the rides are not as good as my 2010. However, that's probably still the next SUV I'll buy again."

"Seat comfort on long distance trips is poor"

"Very comfortable quiet ride"

"Noisier than I like on the road. Needs more sound absorption."

"Manual seats difficult to adjust"

"The vehicle is large and slght lines are a problem for my wife who is 5'7" tall. Also the back-up lights could be brighter or more focused."

"We love the vehicle...except it rattles like a bucket of bolts. We have been driving Toyota vehicles exclusively since 1985. All of them combined didn't rattle as much as this one. Drives us crazy."

"The leather seats are very uncomfortable especially on long trips. Would rather have cloth seats with more padding."

"the fan for the front and back heating/cooling is WAAAAY loud."

"noise while driving on the freeway(windows not open) and when windows are open just a couple of inches on street driving"

"The Highlander has the best ride of any car I! Have been in. There is so much leg room in the second row. The seat recline too. Most people fall asleep in the second row!"

"Very comfortable ride. Not much noise from outside the cabin. 2nd row seating is comfortable."

"All four seats are captain seats and they’re very comfortable and the ride is really good"

"All are good"

"Seats are not comfortable. Vehicle is very loud especially on the highway."

"After hours of riding the seats still feel wonderful, the drive is nice and the cabin is roomy...it’s wonderful!"

"It's primarily for utility, hauling things or driving in snow, but it doesn't sacrifice the comfort of a nice car."

"The seats are fully adjustable and supporting. The A/C works great at maintaining setpoint in any weather."

"I find the driver’s seat of my Highlander to be more comfortable than newer cars."

"Very smooth ride comfortable on long trips"

"Excellent seat comfort."

"A tad noiser (road noise) than than I like."

"The Highlander has a high level of road noise which enters the cabin."

"Very comfortable, quiet ride"

"Seats could be more comfortable. I like the seats on the 2018 Highlander. Quiet. Ride is good but it should be considering the weight of the battery. This thing weighs almost as much as my Silverado."

"Very comfortable on long drives. Plenty of head and legroom in front and backseats. Lots of cupholders, all of which get used."

"Most comfortable car I’ve ever owned"

"Highlander is great on the highway, it is smooth and quiet."

"padding needs to be thicker."

"Seats "mold" to your body and the depth of seat conforms to upper legs for comfort and do not "cut" into any portion of your leg. Very quiet especially when utilizing the electric part."

"Not very comfortable for short passengers"

"The seats are very comfortable and the front passenger seat has a warmer which is great in very cold weather, It gives a smooth ride with no excessive noises."

"Noisy"

"The seats and ride still remain very comfortable. Road noise is more pronounced as the vehicle gets older."

"Quiet, smooth ride. Car-like feel. Very comfortable leather seats. Third row seating seldom used but great when needed."

"Easy to clean leather seats. Moreroad noise that desireable. Abrupt suspension for rear two seat rows."

"I can't say anything bad about the Highlander. It's the nicest vehicle that I have ever owned."

"This is a great car. I wish it had a back up camera and Bluetooth. The kids love all the room and it handles great. Seats are comfortable and easily cleaned. I will def buy a newer model."

"Although firm, the seats have enough power adjustments to keep them comfortable for long drives. The seating position is great and visibility is adequate. Wind noise is present, but acceptable. The ride and handling is solid, but it has a tendacy to oversteer."

"Our sight is obstructed by low seats / tall body panels making parking / maneuvering around obstacles difficult. Ride and seating comfort is good."

"Eight years old and still no repairs. The seats have held up well, and we still have a somewhat quiet ride."

"very comfortable and adjustable, and love the seat warmer feature"

"Comfort of seats"

"The seats and ride are great. However, the tires I have on create a little noise but that was my decision to put those on."

"ride"

"Good driving position with relatively comfortable seats. The car handled most conditions very competently. In heavy snow or ice conditions, the car handled predictably and did not fish tail."

"It’s like a barco-lounger on wheels, but not in a good way."

"Excessive road noise - expected better from a Limited version. On uneven or rough roads, rear suspension bottoms out too easily creating rough ride and noise. My old 2003 was much better."

"It's easy to get in and out of for someone tall or short. Seats and generous and well-padded. The ride is smooth and noise is minimal. We drove this car from NC to CA when moving."

"We enjoy the ride overall but wish the seats were a little more shaped for comfort."

"I have driven this car from Colorado to NJ and back several times with comfort"

"Very comfortable and can haul lots of stuff, quiet, great seats"

"Comfortable and easy to use controls"

"Comfortable ride. Good handling. Quiet"

"I have driven a lot of miles in over 8 years, in all kinds of conditions, and my Highlander still is one of the most comfortable cars I have ever driven. The ride is smooth, quiet, and responsive."

"Expensive, but a reliable, practical vehicle for everything, including pulling my small travel trailer."

"Even though it doesn't have all the safety features currently available, it still is a very safe vehicle and well equipped fort he price."

"Value based on durability of the vehicle and potential longevity."

"Has a nice re-sale value and I have only had one component replace in the last 7 years of vehicle ownership. That equates to a good value in my book."

"Good value for your money"

"After 7 years of ownership the car still runs like it did the first day. Anytime you own a car and only have to do basic maintenance (oil, filters, bulbs, belts, tires, brakes) it's a win."

"fuel mileage was better than expeccted"

"We got what we expected and are very satisfied."

"Very reliable car, with enough room for a family of three and their stuff on trips. If we were a family of four, probably would have opted for a mini-van"

"Compared to other Toyotas we've had, a lot of interior parts are very cheap plastic. I'm almost afraid to use the sun visors, afraid they will break off in my hand."

"It is a great car that is reliable with little to no repair costs other than normal maintenance"

"My sun visor broke (totally unusable) within the first two years of owning the car. I spent THREE YEARS arguing with TOYOTA, but they finally replaced at no charge to me (I was initially told it would be $217 plus tax & labor!!) This experience with TOYOTA makes me extremely reluctant to ever buy another TOYOTA; however, I admit that beyond this issue, I have been super pleased with my purchase."

"good price for reliable vehicle"

"I received a very good deal when I bought it new, and it has held its value very well"

"Love the car, and it is a great car, but Toyota tends to price their car, with less options, very high because it is a "Toyota". They are losing out to other manufacturers that are building much better quality cars for significantly less"

"I like the Toyota but the brakes should be improved, it's the 2sd Highlander and the brakes should feel stronger !"

"I bought my Highlander new in 2010 and still drive it. It’s been paid off for a while now, and I’ve not had any mechanical problems. The only costs I’ve incurred have been routine maintenance."

"Feel to date I have gotten more than my monies worth from the car. It's size and cargo space as well as third row seat have been very useful. Also I have to date had no problems with it other than normal service. Brakes, filters and fluids are the only things I have had to address"

"Still own the car. I see this becoming my 8 year old’s car when she starts driving."

"Car lasts forever. Just had first repair at 90,000 miles. Other than that only routine service."

"My next car will also be a Highlander"

"This Highlander is eight years old with about 14000 miles on the odometer. I have only replaced twice now tires, once brakes, once battery twice air filters, and regular oil, filter, and tire rotation. I’d still drive this car anywhere."

"Very reliable, quality workmanship, no minor issues"

"dealer sold the car as brand new with a damaged fog light. Toyota san diego."

"I love this car! It has been trouble free for 164000 miles! Lots of room, extremely reliable! A great car!"

"My Highlander has been a great value. After over 110,000 miles, it still runs perfectly and looks wonderful."

"reliability and utility"

"Good gas mileage, large and versatile cargo area, relatively problem free operation."

"Very reliable. excellent value."

"A reliable SUV with large cargo area when last row seat is dropped down."

"Very reliable. Just keeps on delivering good transportation."

"Excellent value for quality vehicle in every way."

"Vehicle has been very reliable. My biggest issue is that it was outdated in terms of connectivity even when I bought it (no bluetooth)."

"This vehicle has exceeded my expectations for fuel economy, lack of need for maintenance or replacement parts and endurance. Looks and feels like a newer vehicle even with 180,000 miles."

"In 150,500 miles to date, we have not had 1 single repair that wasn't routine, and I would drive it across the country tomorrow with full confidence it would bring me home without issues."

"Great car. Eight years old and absolutely no issues"

"Great value for price"

"maintenance inexpensive; good gas mileage; minimal depreciation; no problems"

"The styling of this year is my favorite!"