Toyota Highlander

"It actually drives well. The problem I have is with the front blind spots. The front window trim combined with the mirrors leaves a huge blind spot for me especially when I make a turn. If I'm on a curve I can't see a car. I also can't see the curb when turning. I'm only 5' and have the seat as high as it will go"

"Has all of the warning instruments (bline spot, back up camera, etc.) and electronics are wonderful. Very comfortable on long drives.Economical to use."

"Everything except navigation is great"

"I previously owned a Mazda CX9 (7 years). The new Highlander does not handle or brake nearly as well. The brakes on the Toyota are not progressive- stopping very poorly at highway speeds until the pedal is finally pushed very very hard to stop. The car leans a lot in the curves compared to the surefooted feeling of my much older Mazda. Starting pushbutton system is very difficult to use compared to my other cars, My other cars just start and stop when I push the button but the Highlander req"

"Noisey and rough ride"

"Drives and handles like a luxury car yet it has the beef to tow with ease."

"Handling is a bit quick, but seems good overall. Engine performance is good, certainly adequate for a vehicle of this size."

"Compared to previous Highlander (2009), it is much quicker, handles really well, and is much quieter"

"Previous vehicle was an '04 Volvo XC90. The Highlander drives much more like a car (in a good way) are requires little or no re-acclimation between driving the Honda/Accord and the Highlander."

"For traveling going across country and going on mountain terrain great ride and handling."

"Acceleration seems slow sometimes"

"I like the way the car handles and the acceleration is great when needing to pass or get on the freeway. It never hesitates. It is a pleasure to drive even after a long trip of 200 or more miles, you are not tired. For a higher profile car, it holds the road good even in curves."

"Ride not as smooth as expected, and road noise louder than expected."

"for a 6 cylinder with 271 hp a bit lame especially after previous car (volvo V60 with 4 cylinder twin turbo and 240 hp)"

"Very good, like a smaller sportier car"

"Very good power and handling, especially for this type of vehicle"

"Acceleration is just ok. Wish it were a little more powerful."

"Manual shifting is slow and unresponsive."

"do not like front wheel drive. windshield washer speeds are inferior to other cars I've owned."

"The only problem I've had is the smoothness of the ride reduces the kinesthetic coordination of body with machine so much that suddenly going 90mph is a surprise. Cruise control a necessity."

"Best all around driving awd vehicle I have owned."

"accelerates very well - handles pretty good"

"Love the vehicle. Everything looks good and functions well. Front wheel drive: Making turns while accelerating hard from a stopped position can get hairy. The vehicle lurches compared to rear wheeled drive."

"The ride is EXTREMELY smooth. Not only di we think that, but guests riding in our Highlander have also commented on how smooth it is. It is an absolute dream to drive this vehicle - handles responsively, accelerates quickly when needed, stops on a dime, seats are very comfortable, and driver assist controls are intuitive and react well to drivers touch and feel. Smooth ride!"

"Having driven a 4cylinder GMC Terrain for 3.5 years there is no comparison."

"Acceleration is excellent. I haven't had a chance to test its handling but appears to be okay."

"I have noticed a moderate effect on the vehicle handling in a cross wind situation. I believe it is attributed to the current tires Toyo. I have driven the same type of vehicle with Michelin tires in a similar situation with out the effect. The rest of the handling is very good and responsive."

"Great handling"

"Very peppy and handles well, seems right at home on the highway at 75 to 80MPH"

"For a bigger and roomier vehicle, handling is very good."

"The transmission seems to hunt for the correct gear under hard acceleration (on ramp merging). The engine revs high and then the trans. shifts to a higher gear almost immediately."

"Perfect match of power and acceleration to the size and weight of the vehicle Handles like a bmw"

"The brakes are awful. The pedal feels like a sponge. I am looking into better high performance brake pads. What I have is not acceptable."

"We had high expectations with the Highlander and test drive vehicles in the same class. By far the Highlander have the most car like drive of the SUV's and didn't give off that boxy feeling. We decided to go with a 2016 rather then the 2017 because the transmission had upgrade on the 2017 had considerably more gears. We were concerned while pulling a trailer the transmission with more gears would be shifting too much. Not sure if that was a good idea because the 2016 we got shifts like crazy wit..."

"Poor accelerstion"

"A much larger and heavier vehicle than the Prius with very good acceleration and a firm stable ride. Less road noise was noted. Handling was less aggressive on mountain roads than the Prius but it stuck to the winding roads well."

"Quick acceleration"

"So easy to drive. Don't even realize I am in a larger vehicle than my Camry."

"Drive and handling is very good, easy to drive and handle."

"I need a higher car to get in and out of comfortably. The Highlander gives me that plus drives as well as a standard automobile."

"The transmission is a bit sluggish. There is a bit of a dead spot in the accelerator, and once you depress the accelerator the transmission is quick to then shift so that the RPMs increase rapidly"

"visually, cannot see the front hood area or side-front fenders' area for accurate judgment. Too much slant."

"Very quiet and driving trips are a pleasure."

"Great turning radius. Comfortable. Easy to drive on highways and town."

"Great acceleration and handling. Car makes me feel secure while driving it."

"Great ride, my only complaint is that the manual transmission mode is sloppy and doesn't shift fast."

"Very smooth ride and acceleration, very light steering, good braking, and minimal body torquing on high speed turns."

"Visibility is poor in going around a corner"

"Handling is mediocre."

"Nice handling SUV and great acceleration when needed."

"The 3.5 liter V6 runs very smooth and the transmission shifts very smooth.Good accleration even when passing at highway speeds."

"We moved from a car back to an SUV...expected a slightly more 'Trucky' Feel. The drive is so comfortable especially on highways and byways ( 80% of our driving). It is such a pleasure to drive. Acceleration and especially passing is done with ease and confidence including handling."

"Very good exhilaration and handling a little more road noise than my previous Toyota Highlander but still much better than previous Honda pilot"

"A drivers car. All the safety devises work well and are not intrusive."

"The acceleration is not what I expected from a V6 engine. It sometimes requires more pressure on the pedal than it should to get the speed needed when passing another vehicle. The car also fish-tails on occasion when initially accelerating while turning a corner."

"Accelerates smoothly and responsively. Handles is precise."

"Very quick acceleration. Steering is tight and responsive"

"Vehicle overall comfort and driving experience."

"This Highlander‘s seating is a huge improvement over our last one. Much better seats and positions to put them in to make th ride more comfortable The car handles well."

"Great vehicle for my use. Love it for pulling my boat and equipment to the lake. Handles great. Good gas mileage also."

"Acceleration is excellent for merging with traffic and passing. Plenty of power. Engine never seems to be strained. Engine is also very quiet."

"Typical Toyota handling - soft and plush. Very responsive acceleration. Precise cornering."

"plenty of power and good handling on both interstates and in the mountains."

"Acceleration is very powerful and has never let me down in a demanding surface street or highway situation. I can say the same for handling."

"Very smooth ride and good acceleration."

"Smooth acceleration and the handling is easy and solid."

"Good acceleration and power but to get best gas mileage you need to stay in ECO mode the most you can, if you are hard on the accelerator you can lose 2-3 mpg average. Handling is good for this size car but is a little week when used on windy roads."

"Very solid feel, excellent acceleration, and easy to handle on the highway or in the city."

"I can easily move into lanes on the freeway and speed up quickly if I need to."

"The engine could be a bit peppier or the transmission could have more speeds"

"Sufficient power for highway driving. Handles well on back roads as well as highways."

"It handles very smoothly"

"Smooth ride &good Highway performance"

"Handling is smooth and effortless with quick acceleration that gives the driver confidence."

"Plenty of power. Excellent acceleration. Handles well."

"Handling is great but I would like a little more power."

"very smooth in acceleration, handles very nice"

"Drives okay, but acceleration power lacking sometimes."

"sportscar like especially considering its high center of gravity and weight"

"acceieration is good,handling surprisingly nimble for this size vehicle.It demonstrates good traction in snow.Visibility is good."

"okay."

"It is a excellent suv"

"This is a plus in the car. We previously had an XTS Cadillac 2014 and the Highlander has a smooth ride that exceeds the Cadillac. Acceleration is excellent with very smooth handlng."

"Holds the road very good and has good acceleration."

"PLENTY OF POWER, EASY PASSING. ACCELERATION AND HANDLING VERY GOOD. WINDOW POST HARD TO SEE AROUND."

"Great handling and ride"

"Great acceleration! Positive responsive handling"

"Acceleration is very good too. Need that for highways."

"Fantastic! Very good driver control. I dont have to press and hold the accelerator to the floor to get onto the highway. Controllable even in wintry and windy weather. Good timing to get up to the proper legal speed."

"Exceptional handling for this size SUV, much better than my prior Pilots (2) or Explorers (3)"

"Great acceleration; very dependable"

"The firs time I drove it it felt like I had been driving it forever. It is so easy to drive and is quick and solid. It has great acceleration and handles like a dream."

"This vehicle really has power and is excellent driving!"

"Cruise control keeps me following traffic using the 3 sec rule."

"I love the way it handles. Very good acceleration and responsiveness."

"Very comfortable ride with responsive handling."

"Acceleration and handling are good for a mid-sized SUV."

"Very good acceleration and handling."

"Very responsive acceleration Accurate steering feel"

"Easy handling on all roads driven - city - highway - mountains - dirt roads"

"Acceleration is adequate. I've often said it would be a great car if it had another 50 or even 100 horsepower. Note, this car replaced an Acura TL which had great acceleration. Handling seems fine. This was our first winter in Denver and the AWD worked well. I passed several cars that had been unable to climb a grade and were stopped or off the road."

"Handles well."

"Great acceleration when needing to pass another vehicle"

"gear shift when accelerating at highway speeds is very noisy, seems like it can't decide which gear it should be in."

"it has good pickup, is stable and the all wheel drive functions great especially in winter conditions"

"Even following rotation and balancing of tires and 4 wheel alignment, a slight vibration is felt in the steering wheel and the steering is especially sensitive."

"Excellent acceleration, handles well, good ride."

"It has excellent acceleration-smooth and powerful enough to easily pass other vehicles. Braking is excellent and fuel economy at 55 mph on level roads can reach 25 mph (excellent considering the size and weight of this SUV)."

"Solid on the road, direct steering. Very good acceleration(V6). Quiet, easy to handle and great comfort."

"This is one of the smoothest engines I have ever had and has excellent acceleration response at all speeds"

"Acceleration is poor."

"Acceleration and handling is superb. When other people drive my car they always remark how much they like and acceleration and handling."

"Wonderful driving. Almost drives itself."

"Bad -- turning radius too large"

"turn radius - doesn't have a tight turning radius"

"The acceleration is very good; easy to join traffic from an onramp of the freeway, for example. Handles well in rain and snow. AWD works very well in wet and snowy conditions."

"Very satisfactory accelerator and power with v6. Great handling."

"Handles easy. Smooth ride just funI to drive."

"I have found that acceleration has been difficult at times, not sure if the six cylinders are all working in time with gas pedal? Will address this issues next visit to dealer for my 25,000 mile service. Handling is very good no problems with the electric steering."

"Pretty good acceleration. straight line performance"

"Easy to drive. Acceleration adequate. Handles great."

"Acceleration and handling is good, noise from road is not the best as are in Toyota’s. Road noice sound proving should be a priority in Toyota’s future"

"Little sluggish acceleration with full load. Fair amount of body roll at all times. Absorbs road bumps well. Quite loud in cabin at highway speeds. Gas tank is extremely small for an SUV of this size."

"Well controlled handling with limited body roll excellent brakes Very capable acceleration"

"nice smooth power"

"I love this car"

"Quickly responds; I feel safe. Very smooth and quiet. Very comfortable."

"Highway driving feels stable safe."

"Solid on the road, even in snow"

"Acceleration is not smooth. When accelerating, vehicle goes from slight acceleration to very high RPMs. It seems to be either sluggish or high rpm acceleration. There is no smooth transition or mid-range acceleration."

"Excellent acceleration and it handles well on slippery or icy roads which in Montana is a very good thing."

"The highlander handles very well."

"Acceleration is great and handling is secure."

"Good acceleration and adequate handling for its size."

"Acceleration is excellent and handles smoothly around corners and in the wind."

"The Radar Assist Cruise Control makes sudden and jerky decleration even when set at the farthest level. This is very annoying and makes using the Cruise Control a handicap. Very dissatisfied with it, everything else in the car is great but the Radar Cruise Control needs some work."

"Acceleration and handling are very good."

"acceleration isn't great. wish it had more horsepower at times"

"The handling is fine though small drivers have a hard time adjusting the seat to be sufficiently high. View lines are also not as good for small drivers."

"great instant acceleration when passing at highway speeds"

"One of the smoothest driving vehicles I’ve owned. Handles extremely well in all weather conditions with responsive acceleration and smooth handling."

"Inferior to my 2012 Highlander"

"Same as on the other one which is the same vehicle. I don’t know how it happened that I have to answer all the questions twice."

"Transmission is great. Accel very good and quite"

"The acceleration in an emergency is undependable. Sometimes you need to move quickly to avoid an accident. There is a slight hesitation with this vehicle."

"when entering highway that requires quick acceleratiom, vehicle will hesitate (was told that this was purposely put in software)"

"has enough get-up-and-go to handle traffic situations"

"mpg poor"

"Driving confidence - acceleration, braking, cornering, great turning radius for a vehicle of this size. The cockpit is well-designed and any driver can achieve a stable driving position...not every vehicle can say that."

"Terrific transmission and control"

"Acceleration is worse than expected and so is mileage. Granted I do a lot of city driving but I've never achieved anything close to Toyota's mileage claims in city or highway."

"Accelerates and handles like a small car."

"Because of "ECO" feature it is difficult to accelerate while entering the freeway or to pass another car. I wish that the "ECO" feature could be turned off manually and the driver could choose when to use this feature."

"Good acceleration and steady handling from a 3 row suv"

"Solid, firm ride, handles smoothly"

"When I accelerate the transmission kicks down a gear or two, so the engine just revs higher but I don't really move any faster unless I put my foot to the floor."

"When I am merging of I need to it will speed up to get me in front of a large truck. It is also easy to fit into spaces I need to when merging."

"Drives well, plenty of pep on the highway"

"Smoothest ride I have ever owned. Great power and control"

"It feels more like a car than I expected. It is a very smooth ride, much more so than I thought it would be. And the visibility is wonderful. It is fun to drive."

"Occasional hesitation when accelerating, possibly sometimes due to having foot on accelerator and brake simultaneously (previous Toyota floor mat problem)."

"I recently rented a Nissan Pathfinder and acceleration was poor compared to my Highlander, and overall the Pathfinder just felt ponderous. Pathfinder's brakes were much more 'grabby', but steering at highway speeds was more steady. Highlander handles better overall and still very satisfied with it."

"The handling is sure and smooth with a tight turn circle. The acceleration for a hybrid is outstanding."

"good acceleration shifets very good"

"Navigation system is very flawed Have complained numerous times Gave up now using waze"

"The V-6 engine is highly responsive making highway merging safer; the vehicle cruises along nicely on the highway; using the ECO indicator assists in getting 24 mpg on the highway excellent for a vehicle of this size and weight."

"The acceleration is just right easy to maneuver. comforatble ride easy to see out of windows."

"Ease and comfort"

"The outside mirrors on both doors create a huge blindspot when looking right and left. Poor design and location of those mirrors. Otherwise, it is an excellent vehicle to drive as it feels like a car."

"Acceleration, handling , and traction is outstanding for a fairly large vehicle; it does have AWD."

"Quite enough. Very comfortable Climate control is good but could use different air vent deflectors, something like the new 2016 ford excursion. I think all cars should be knob-driven (old school) because it's less distracting."

"Everything except navigation"

"The lack of power seat for the passenger and the lack of memory seat and controls is remarkable in this age."

"Very comfortable seats, compared with Pilot I tested"

"This is a very comfortable riding and quiet vehicle and it handles very well on the road."

"I have lower back problems and the seating has provided great comfort."

"nice and quiet inside, all good"

"At highway speeds this the wind/road noise in this car is LOUD. Very disappointed. The driver seat comfort is excellent."

"The side panel on the seat that has the seat adjustment controls has come apart, was repaired under warrantee, and came apart again."

"Noise, braking, interior, safety features, mileage"

"Electric rear hatch door should have a manual way of opening for safety and in certain circumstances. Once the door starts opening there is no way to stop it no matter what it is about to hit."

"Very comfortable seating, great adjustments Very Peppy and I think gas milage will improve with further break-in"

"This is my first time with captain seats in second row rather than bench seating. It does give easier access to the third row bench seating, but I miss being able to buckle three adults into that second row. I wish there had been an option for second row bench seating."

"The seats have no lumbar support. The seats are not comfortable."

"Simple and easy to use AC. Seat has good driving position. Could use more lower back support. Seat adjusts well back for tall driver."

"very comfortable, adjustable seat length"

"excellent and very comfortable"

"The third-row seat is a joke. Legroom is too tight."

"Took it on a trip to visit family (600 miles each way) and was very comfortable. We have taken this trip many times in other vehicles and felt the need to stop more often to "stretch". The second row seat, pushed all the way back, left plenty of room for my 6' son to be comfortable. My complaint about the Highlander is engine noise and vibration upon acceleration. I can feel the vibration in the steering wheel as well as it shaking the rearview mirror. This is with normal, everyday driving"

"handles great, very comfortable ride"

"Armrests on each side of the front drivers and passengers seats are at different heights which make long distance driving uncomfortable"

"I feel at this level both driver and passenger seats should be electronic!"

"Neither as quiet nor as comfortable as the 2006 Buick Rainier I traded in. Noise like a sports car when I first accelerate, ride firmer than Buick (feel bumps more - may be because this car is 400# lighter than the Buick), design has seats lower than I like. I bought because of dependability & high scores on your ratings so am satisfied that way - I'm just not pleased overall. Have only owned 1 month."

"Front seats are harder than the second row. A nice to have feature would be a power adjustable passenger seat. Would have preferred Michelin or Continental tires rather than Yokohama."

"Comfortable and quiet"

"Very comfortable and quiet and very smooth ride"

"Very comfortable and agile. I like all the new safety features psych as blindside warning, radar cruise spacing, very clear bluetooth phone connection etc."

"The Highlander has too much power for its size. The handling is truckish, sluggish, and somewhat vague. Moved from a Subaru Outback that handled wonderfully, Subaru is a far better handling vehicle."

"the seats are heated and air cooled. The steering wheel is heated. Extra large sun roof. comfortable seats. individual climate control."

"Having a knob to turn for the temperature setting is not as desirable to me as having up and down buttons to press. I find it more difficult to stop at the right setting. A power seat adjustment for the passenger only came on the Limited model and could not be added to our XLE model. With a bad neck and bad shoulders I would have appreciated the ability to have a passenger side adjustable seat to make longer rides more comfortable. The Limited had features we did not want plus a higher pri"

"Ride is bit rougher than my old 2008 Highlander, but handling is nimbler."

"Haven't driven enough to know, it is excellent thus far, no problems with any thing."

"Seats are very uncomfortable."

"Vrry quite and smooth."

"Center console has great place to stash my handbag!"

"Feel bumps more than our Lexus but less than the 2013 Avalon Hybrid Limited."

"My wife cannot stop loving this SUV. She loves the way it drives, the low level of noise in the cabin and the comfort of the seats. The climate controls are very effective and easy to use."

"very comfortable, a lot less road noise"

"Seat back shape doesn't fit tall men. Not comfortable. And seat bottom doesn't have much cushion."

"I'm a big man (280 lbs) seats are small in the Butt area. I have a Ford Pick-up with more comfortable seats. Front wheel drive is really different from rear wheel drive. Accelerating hard into traffic while turning either direction the vehicle seems to lurch."

"Leather interior looks great but seating on long trips not as comfortable as cloth would have been as there is more cushioning with cloth. The illumination on the cruise control switch arm blinks on and off randomly on the 2016 Highlander - apparently this defect is present on many new Toyotas, as the dealers are aware and are replacing the part under warranty."

"This vehicle drives smoother than our Cadillac. The climate control is excellent and we love the lack of noise. Great driving and riding in vehicle."

"The noise level is much better than our previous highlander. The searTs are very comfortable but disappointed the front passenger seat doesn't recline back as far as our 2008 model."

"Very Comfortable seats, ride is excellent, Overall very quiet but seems louder than the 2002 Highlander I previously owned. Much quieter than the 2013 Pilot I had though."

"Like sitting in your favorite chair"

"In a he Xle pkg the car only comes with leather seats. This is unacceptable in summer n NJ. The XLe does not inlude blind spot monitor or back up warning monitor"

"might be ok for a not too long commute"

"For a vehicle of this price range it should have a quieter ride. Also. It everyone likes leather seating. We would have preferred cloth but it wasn't available at the vehicle trim level we wanted"

"Lots of road noise. Ride is a bit harsh. Seats are ok"

"Great ride"

"The highlander interior is very comfortable and well thought out. The heated and cooled seats are exceptional. The second row is actually a very nice place to ride even for a taller adult."

"Very comfortable for trips. Lots of room. Style of fabric would be only complaint. Just ok in looks."

"Comfortable seats, great smith drive and the quietest rider we have ever had."

"Good seats. comfortable for a long drive."

"Drivers seat keeps jamming on adjustment"

"Seats are very comfortable and the vehicle is very quiet. The only improvement would have been 8-way power seats on both sides."

"Comfortable seats"

"This car is a dream. it feels like a luxury vehicle, handling smoothly, quiet and comfortable."

"Very smooth, quiet, and comfortable."

"the feeling of a quality car and a great value"

"seats are comfortable….especially for a smaller car exterior noise minimal ride is smooth……handles bumpy roadways well"

"smooth ride, comfortable seats, good handling for such a long vehicle."

"Very quiet - quieter than wife's 2015 Ford Edge. Seats are very comfortable. Wish they had cooling in addition to heating."

"The seating is extremely comfortable. There is little to no road noise. The ride is comfortable."

"Excellent comfort, seats very comfortable with lot of adjustments, very quiet ride both inside and outside noise miminual, radio is easily heard and has great sound quality at low volume even on rough roads"

"Same as the 2010 Avalon"

"comfortable ride"

"Excellent entry and exit for my age and size Noise reductions made by Toyota much improved Ride good for my size, wight, and physical condition"

"Seats heated and cooling built in, contour o your driving position with the push of a button"

"The seats are very comfortable. The height is great and just the right amount of firm/softness to the bottom seat cushion and the backrest. I do not like the color but it is what it is. The noise level is great and the ride is wonderful."

"Very comfortable Controls easy to use"

"I am short, so I like the seat adjustment capacity and the push button to go to the preselected personal choice. I also love the heated and cooled seats."

"Very comfortable seats. The passenger seat should have power controls however, give the cost of this vehicle"

"great multi-position seats, quiet ride. Just a grreat car to drive on trips"

"My only area of dissatisfaction is road noise. I was hoping for a much quieter ride."

"Our Highlander Limited is perfect. There are so many excellent features such as blind spot monitors, intuitive brake system, touch screen controls, speaker system, power leather seats for both driver and passenger, power lift tail gate, roof racks and on and on. It is a beautiful and perfect vehicle!"

"Seat are very comfortable and the ride is very good. One of the quietest cars I have owned."

"Plusses of seats: highly adjustable, heated and cooled, memory settings. Smooth ride. Relatively quiet. Good handling and control. Good acceleration. Handles well in snow."

"Seats are very comfortable on long trips."

"Seats on the lower end models are uncomfortable and cause lower back pain on long trips. Not willing to pay for more expensive package just to get different seats. Love the vehicle except for the front seats, very disappointing that Toyota would try to use this to xxxx more money out of customers. Really detracts from the otherwise excellent vehicle. Will hesitate to buy another Toyota because of this."

"Extremely comfortable, quiet, great ride"

"Seats And ride really comfortable-really like this vehicle! Can carry on a conversation, so noise not a problem"

"I am very satisfied with the seat comfort. The noise level is much lower than my Accord. And the ride is very is secure and handles well."

"Leather seats are hard and not very comfortable on long trips. Car rides and handles well. Fairly quiet."

"very comfortable car"

"Not as comfortable as Sienna owned previously, but am satisfied ."

"Had to purchase a sheepskin seat cover for the passenger side to make it comfortable enough for my wife to ride for any distance, and that has helped a great deal."

"inferior to my 2012 Highlander"

"surprisingly good ride for an SUV"

"Driver position foot room and front passenger seat right foot lack of room because of wheel well."

"Super comfortable and easily adjustable power seats with lumbar support . The noise level inside the car is really quiet. The ride is smooth as can be almost as smooth or maybe even smoother then a high priced luxury car. Riding higher up than other cars is also a big plus ."

"Good size seats, easily adjustable. Quiet ride with very little outside noise."

"Very quiet and comfortable ride. Especially compared to the 2008 Honda Pilot."

"The seats fit me and it’s a quiet ride"

"I like the depth of the seats giving my long legs support. The cab is also very quiet."

"The seats( including the heating and cooling function) are very comfortable. We diove to Phoenix (1600 mi) and enjoyed it all the way. The suspension is very good as well as quiet. I did change out the stock Toyo and Bridgestone tire for Michelin Defenders ( a CR highly rated tire) and that may be part of the comfort and handling satisfaction."

"I dont think that the seats are very comfortable. On long road trips I get lower back pain. Lumbar support not very good."

"I believe there is more road noise than should be for this vehicle."

"drivers seat is somewhat uncomfortable on the lower end models."

"the ride is smooth. with little exterior noise"

"The seats seem to fit both larger and not so large people and are comfortable for long range trips. Vehicle is the right size for around town and freeway usage and other that a slight squeaking noise cause by the leather rubbing together in the back seats, there has been no other noises."

"On long trips, the level of discomfort increases after about 3 hours. The foam padding in the seat bottom seems to compress and get harder and harder."

"Leather seats are fairly comfortable on long trips but could use a little more padding in the bottom part. Ride is very good. Wind noise around the front windows at highway speeds is unacceptable for an automobile in this price range."

"Too stiff. This is not a 4 wheel grove vehicle but it rides like one"

"Awkward headrest design for mid and third rows. Noticeable body roll on bumpy roads. Moderate road noise."

"Lumbar control is very good and important to me."

"Passenger seat is not as comfortable as drivers seat and does not have height adjuustment"

"Could not get a front passenger seat (similar to the dirver's seat) with multi-choice comfort settings. Also, after one year, the vista roof wouldn't fully open. Replacement took two tries to eliminate wind noise and infiltration when closed."

"Seats originally too firm. Either better or got used to them"

"Everything is good"

"Seats are very comfortable, even on long distance drives.Cabin is very quiet from outside noise. Ride is smooth and relaxing."

"very quiet ride/very comfortable seats/a comfortable ride."

"Excellent in all areas-ride, cabin noise and seat comfort. I like the ease-of-use of all the dashboard controls-well laid out and easy to access. The seat trim (leather in my highlander), door panels, lighting, removable all-weather floor mats are all excellent."

"The softness of the leather and the angl s you can adjust th sear to. Very comfortable."

"Has more wind noise than I like."

"Seats are very comfortable. More road noise than expected."

"Noisy ride"

"As I age it is much easier to get in and out of the front seats on this SUV"

"I have driven numerous SUV's over the years (company cars). The Highlander is a standout for comfort--the seats feel good (heated and cooled), they are comfortable and the ride feels more like a car that a truck."

"Uncomfortable seats. After a couple of hours, upper back and neck get sore."

"seats are not comfortable and hard to adjust (maybe I am too critical because of the excellent seats in the Volvo"

"Most comfortable drivers seat i ever had. Noise level is satisfactory and ride and handling are wonderful for a vehicle this size."

"needs better noise reduction"

"Just great on long road trips. Best comfort I have ever had in any vehicle (the wordt? My Alfa Romeo from graduate school era)."

"The vehicle is cumbersome/boring to drive. It handles okay, but it's not fun, i.e. connected to the road."

"Road noise is too high. Seats are comfortable and adjustable to fit driver. Ride is a little tricky as center of gravity is higher than a car but it is a good compromise between a larger SUV and a wagon."

"Seats are very comfortable. Window wind noise is loud at hwy. speeds (also on previous Highlander). Display screen should be slanted slightly toward driver. Impossible to read when sun shining on it, especially in back-up mode."

"The ability to adjust the seats"

"does not have 8 or 10 way passenger seat, and that is a nuisance"

"VERY SMOOTH COMFORTABLE RIDE, LITTLE ROAD NOISE"

"Good lumbar support for driver."

"Great value and technology. Looks stylish and rides and handles exactly as you want"

"Very comfortable seats and smooth, quiet ride. Very roomy, great storage capacity."

"Road noise could be quieter especially with winter tires. I think we got spoiled with our 2007 Avalon."

"Very comfortable and quite. Car-like ride."

"The ride is stiff, the front seats aren't as comfortable as our previous Highlander. More road noise (air, tires, engine)."

"Being up off the ground compared to a car means a lot to me. I feel I can see more of the road in front m of me."

"comfortable seats. Heated and cooled"

"Seats are comfortable and supportive but set unusually low (I am 5'11" so it is not an issue of being short) which results in a noticeable reduction in visibility. This is the first vehicle that I have ever had this type of problem."

"Seats very comfortable.Smooth ride"

"Nice ride, good handling. Greatest ergonomic inconveniece is rearward placement of seatbelts. Awkwardly far back to reach and fasten seatbelts. The rear belts flap noisily if driving with windows down."

"Comfortable seating and the ride is excellent. It is slightly more noisy than I would like."

"Ride is smooth, there is outside noise that I believe is coming from the tires. Will know more when the tires are replaced possible within six months. The front seats are comfortable, I have opted for captain chairs in the middle of car and see them vibrating/shaking when driving not necessarily on rough pavement. So, far the cool air and heater for the seats work well. However, would be nice if the fan noise from the eats could be less."

"The driver's seat mechanism came apart and was replaced under warrantee."

"Great car for trips--quiet, smooth and comfortable seats for long road trips. Plenty of space for luggage."

"very comfortable and very quiet"

"The power seat is perfect, especially since it has the option of a seat extension. Vehicle keeps road noises out while still allowing me to feel connected to the road acceleration, steering and brakes. A great combination of handling and noise control."

"Car is a dream for comfort and ride is best I have had in all my Toyota's. Tried a Honda was so tinny and cheap. Went right back to Toyota. Could improve a tad more on road noise when on rough/old freeways. But thats not Toyota's fault. Smooth sailing otherwise . LOVE LOVE My car"

"Vehicle is very quiet. Rid is smooth. A pleasure to travel in this vehicle."

"It is the quietest car we've ever owned."

"Very comfortable, tons of interior room but doesn't feel like a 'big car.'"

"Very roomy; comfortable seats; Cargo space is nice!"

"Very comfortable seats Very quite r ide"

"Great overall comfort, quality, and style. A very nice car and a good value."

"Very comfortable seats and easy to adjust. Very little road noise and the ride is smooth."

"This is a great car - a drivers car if you will. Great handling with wonderful rode and very comfortable seats. The safety features are very helpful and work well."

"Exterior noise could be reduced."

"Controls on the dashboard are difficult to use."

"I miss the arm rests from the pre-2008 Highlanders"

"Best seats in all three toyota highlanders"

"Seats suck!! The ride is quite. The brakes have a very very short life. I have been through 2 sets of brake pads and 1 set rear pads."

"Surprisingly comfortable and quiet for a vehicle of its size."

"I can drive long distances without my body hurting especially my legs."

"front driver seat is not very comfortable"

"The seats were the most comfortable of any that we tried in that category."

"Very comfortable for long rides."

"The seats are very comfortable and the cabin is very quiet."

"Very quiet, handles extremely well, comfortable ride even on rough roads"

"It's good"

"Very quiet and smooth ride"

"Lack of lumbar adjustment and height adjustment on passenger seat."

"very comfortable seats, plenty of room in front two rows, enough room in the third. Ride is very smooth though there are a few rattles throughout the inside of the car"

"The wind noise inside the cabin at highway speeds is LOUD LOUD LOUD. Almost as if the seals on the driver and passenger side windows is not sufficient. Completely unacceptable. I would not buy this car again because the NOISE."

"I prefer a bench rear seat to the bucket seats and more storage space rather than the 3rd seat."

"a comfortable quiet ride.good options for seating positions and steering wheel."

"The Highlander is just a solid, comfortable performer. You never consider it won't be satisfying to drive and it's very predictable."

"Seats are comfortable, heated and cooled. Rides good with plenty of room. Doesn't handle like a sport car but didn't expect it too."

"We can actually fit 8 adults comfortably, because the middle seat slides forward, giving the back seat more leg room."

"When friends ride with us, they always comment on the comfort and ride in the back seat (captains chairs)"

"Like the height and seat comfort."

"Very comfortable with heated leather seats in winter. great adjustment options"

"Very comfortable driver seat"

"Seats are not comfortable for extended driving"

"* Smooth ride * Seat are comfortable and support the bacl well *"

"i would appreciate less road noise this is one of my pet peeves with all vehicles.It is the only complaint I have."

"Seats are very comfortable and has an excellent, smooth ride."

"no aches after long rides. good support"

"Shapes to your body very well"

"Drivers seat is fairly uncomfortable. The headrest feels like it wants to push your head forward in an unnatural position. Lower the seat back alleviates this but then you feel almost too reclined."

"Like riding in a Lexus. Very comfortable, including on dirt roads."

"Nice quiet comfortable ride."

"good-seats, minimal wind noise, smooth ride"

"Driving position Smoothness of ride"

"The cabin is a bit noisy when on the highway"

"We tested other vehicles. The ride in the highlander sold us"

"lumbar support excellent. I love that I can program my side and my husband's side so when someone else has adjusted the seating I can just hit a button and it goes back to our seating position. Drives like a truck that purrs like a luxury car."

"very quiet"

"very solidly built, very comfortable, very smooth"

"Excellent! I can now drive for hours and feel like a 20 year old, again. Ease of access is great. All of my previous several cars, I'd have to squirm constantly to no avail on road trips. I love riding in this."

"3rd row seating very cramped and no room for cargo"

"Am a tall driver so have found a driving position that is comfortable with good support for back and legs."

"Really like the head and cooled seats front and back. Seats are quite comfortable on long trips. The rear seats are captains chairs so can be reclined."

"Seats provide plenty of leg room and adjustments provide a comfortable position for different drivers"

"very well designed for a suv"

"Has been an excellent highway car, seats are comfortable for 2 to 3 hours at a time between stops. Seat height is perfect for ingress and egress. Ride is pretty close to how a car rides. I have air pressure in tires on the upper range so it rides pretty firm."

"Always comfortable. Can be moved to fit my comfort."

"The 3rd seat is almost useless. If someone is small enough to be at all comfortable in it then they legally must have a booster seat, the width of which would make it impossible to use the 3rd seat belt. The child must be old enough to secure him/herself. We wish we had bought a mini-van."

"great vehicle, very utility built, rear opening tailgate windor"

"very good front and back seat comfort, smooth and quiet. reasonable cost vs. competition"

"No pricing discount as too popular"

"Used the Consumer Reports car buying service. The nearest participating dealer was over 200 miles away. However, I did use it to determine local selling prices and was able to negotiate a price MUCH lower than shown on the report. (I miss the old service where we get the dealer COST!) For what we paid, this vehicle does it all - reasonable gas mileage, lot of room, smooth ride yet beefy enough for towing and less than perfect roads. Would highly recommend to others."

"Equal value to cars costing much more"

"The only complaint I have about the value is that Toyota doesn't offer ANY discounts at any time for the Highlander like they do for all their other models. You always pay the full sticker price."

"Compared to other SUV's we looked at it's a good value, but all vehicles are overpriced"

"Pay for what I got"

"My 2003 was burning & leaking oil, over 200,000 miles on it. I gav4e the dealer my title and they gave me the keys to the 2016. most no hassle & easiest deal I ever made."

"A little pricy for the options"

"The gas mileage is not what is advertised, shown on the ratings or found by CR. We get 19 mpg (awful) and nothing ever so bad in any other car we have ever owned."

"Price is somehow $3,000 to $4,000 expensive for the features offered in the model that I purchase."

"If you want the advanced safety equipment on the Highlander, you have to buy the Limited Edition. The problem is that the Limited comes with second row captains chairs, and you can't get a bench seat. If you want to put five people in the vehicle, you have to flip up the third seat. I would think the the XLE would have the option of getting BSM, other safety features."

"It is a very nice vehicle, but the price is about $5,000 more than I expected to have to pay."

"I got the Limited level of the Highlander that was loaded with the safety features that I wanted in a new car. That pushed the sticker price of the car to $51,618. I think this is too high for that level of car."

"KC Summers my car dealer always takes care of me. I traded in a 2006 Lexus LS460L that I disliked because of poor Lexus warranty and repair policies. The Highlander is warranted local and is serviced by the best car dealer I have ever felt with on 60 years of driving."

"Great ride, great resale value, fantastic reliability"

"The price of a Toyota vehicle is getting very high. I have been a Toyota fan for many years but their prices have climbed to luxury levels."

"I would have leased/bought a hybrid Highlander except that the gas savings doesn't warrant the substantial difference in cost."

"I priced via Consumer Report Pricing. Was somewhat below their fare price. For how this car was equipped I felt the price was good for value was good. However, you always think you could do better."

"Well equipped for the price I paid. Would have bought a higher level if it wasn't for the included options I didn't want, i.e. sunroof. End of season selection wasn't very good; had to take a color other than what we wanted."

"It's great : value, comfort, reliability and versetality"

"The price I paid for the optional floor mat is over price .you can get a better deals somewhere else lot cheaper for the floor mats.."

"We bought it new trading in a low miles Toyota SUV we didn't like after having it just a few months. A major markup to have leather seats installed to replace fabric in the new Highlander. We also took a beating on the trade-in SUV."

"A little pricey compared to some of the competition, but Toyota group of vehicles' reliability is worth it."

"According to all the auto publications, the Highlander is one of the most reliable SUV's available today. The previous generation of this car is still on the road in very large numbers."

"The suv was over priced and the dealer would not come down. Got a poor tradein as well."

"got a great price for a very complete car!"

"My biggest complaint is the OME tire's and brakes as an example need to be replaced much earlier which I believe is a deal theat Toyota and the dealers made to boast up their maintainance coast ( I own both a 2009 same model tire replacement @ 70,000 brakes @ 90,000 2016 best estimate 50,000 tire's and maybe 70,000 brakes)"

"Need to understand your daily mileage needs. If go <31 a day this car is great. Quiet, quick (using electric motors), well built and comfortable."

"See comments on 2016 Toyota Highlander"

"Many features and aesthetically pleasing"

"We bought the XLE version based on CR's recommendation. Your review said it had the most value for the money. We are well satisfied with the amenities in the car. Nice things that don't come with the XLE are cooled seats and powered passenger seat. The next version up is the Limited and that was $5,000 more. We didn't feel the need for lane departure, intelligent cruise control, etc. We're still pretty good drivers. The XLE is a fine vehicle. Very solid. Fun to drive."

"they charge too much 41,000 for xle, but I love everything about the vehicle. best vehicle i ever bought ! Very good quality on everything."

"I believe it is a little pricey for what you recieve"

"For a mid-size SUV, the value is exceptional. Lots of great features and the reliability Toyota is known for."

"Service. After 2+ years, my Highlander has not had any service beyond the scheduled maintenance. AND those services were Free."

"Why spend more for a name? The Highlander combines quality, comfort, performance, reliability, and style for a winning combination. Using Consumer Reports vehicle info for quality and cost info was very helpful. Add the local dealership services, with a good price using Costco auto buying program facilitated a pleasant buying experience."

"THIS IS THE BEST CAR I'VE EVER OWNED. THE ENTUNE SYSTEM NEEDS WORK HOWEVER. THE NAVIGATION SYSTEM IS NOT UP TO PAR - I USE WAZE ON MY CELL PHONE FOR NAV."

"reliability"

"Quality and dependable vehicle with quite, stable ride and comfortable front seats and rear captains chair seats."

"great mid-large size suv for a very good price. outstanding engine and transmission (6speed)."

"This was such a great buy - I feel like i got so much luxury for a really reasonable price. While not inexpensive, I have great handling, pretty (and functional) trims, enjoyable sound, heated seats... nirvana :)"

"We paid $40k cash for the 2016 Highlander XLE AWD, based on the recommendation from CR. Didn't need the high-end stuff. This is the most solid vehicle we have ever owned (that's coming off of 13-years with an Avalon). Drives great and no issues after two years. Recommended!"

"Good gas milage and 0 issues"

"This vehicle is better than most of the luxury models."

"All automobiles are overpriced. Our current presidential administration is an iconic example of corporate greed. My Highlander should have cost about half what I paid and Toyota of America would still have made a handsome profit."

"TOYOTA MAKES GOOD QUALITY CARS THAT LAST."

"I got a great trade in value on my old 2010 Highlander so the cost was very good and the model had all of the bells and whistles my Limited edition 2010 had."

"Toyota has been slow, including this vehicle, to build in various electronic safety equipment, relative to the competition, without having to buy the highest trim line."

"Great value. The Highlander is a very useful tool when needed for hauling a fairly large item or many items. I love the way it looks both inside and out."

"Value okay, but If I were to do it again, would pay extra and get the hybrid."

"a solidly built vehicle with excellent performance and safety features,comfortable ride and good cargo capacity.The third row seats are not meant for adults except for short trips."

"reliability"

"For the money paid you get a roomy, comfortable and safe vehicle with quite a bit of extra safety features"

"Very nice car in all respects and so far completely satisfied and pleased."

"You get a vehicle that is dependable, has generous storage space and is a pleasure to drive."

"Great value with lots of features on many higher cost vehicles"

"Many features, comfortable, roomy and I got a great price on this car."

"OK value but $699 "mandatory" options imposed by Souithest Toyota, Inc. took away from the value....."

"Never gives me any trouble. Reliability excellent.Got what I wanted"

"this car drives and handles well. it has enough room looks good and gets reasonable mpg"

"Excellent vehicle, holds value"

"It’s a gorgeous vehicle that performs well and is very comfortable. It is very versatile and I would consider this better than many of the luxury models I have owned. This vehicle is under rated. This is a fantastic vehicle"

"The car is great. Has nearly every feature you would want in the car."

"I’ve had toyota vehicles for many years and it’s the most dependable car suv or truck on the road as far as I’m concerned. I’ve driven them all and I’ve found out through experience that Toyota is far superior. Love my Toyota"

"Except for brakes Toyota is very reliable,"

"I feel there is superior value for the price in this vehicle."

"Hands down the best vehicle I have ever owned. I would buy another one."

"A well equipped SUV, not loaded with all extras but just about right."

"great combination of reliability and comfort and affordable price"

"I bought my Toyota using the Costco auto-buyers program and received a very deep discount in the purchase price."

"Great features at a reasonable price."

"This is my third Highlander and if and when I need another vehicle I’ll get another one."

"Compared to the other vehicles we were considering (Buick Enclave, GMC equivalent, Ford Explorer, and Acura suv) the Highlander had the most features for the least price. One feature the others didn't have was a window in the tailgate that opened. This is handy when going on a golf trip. After the luggage is loaded, the last two golf bags can go in through the window without everything else falling out."

"Vehicle is reliable and good quality, my second I've owned."

"Have purchased from the same dealership for the last 6 yrs. We work with the same person, who treats us like family and we are assured that we will get the best deal for our money and time. We have never been let down yet and we have purchased 5 cars from Ed Martin Toyota."

"good value based on other autos of same size"

"We tested most 3 row SUV ‘s . some were $10,000 more, but other than some frills they were not worth the difference."

"Need Apple car play"

"This is a truly pleasureful SUV. I have the Platinum model with all of the accessories and options. It is a joy on road trips. I will always buy hybrids since the are so reliable and because of the wonderful gas mileage. We own a 2007 Camry Hybrid with over 160,000 miles and it has been faultless. We expect nothing less from the Highlander Hybrid."

"For me it is the perfect automobile. Everything works exactly like it is supposed to."

"Reliable, no unexpected repairs, solid car, super consistent"

"I negotiated price with the salesman and paid what I believe is a fair price. Note that this is the third highlander I have bought from the same dealer and owned."

"feel its well worth the $$$"

"While this is a great vehicle, the costs are too high. These SUVs should not cost over $40,000."

"There are many less expensive vehicles that come with more safety features and electronic conveniences. Toyota lags behind the competition in this way. For example: Backup camera doesn't alert you in any way when you're close to hitting something/someone. No front collision warning No seat memory."

"Really ugly back half. Huge bulgei on rear light covers. Silly overhang over the rear window makes it hard to wash."

"Outside is very nice. I Do not like the way the glass hinges at the tip of the rear opening. It collects dust and is hard to clean. Inside has a strange blue trim with the black and grey interior."

"The 3rd row seat is almost too small to be used"

"Toyota should fire all their designers for all of their vehicles."

"Attractive styling, not so boxy"

"Best looking car out there. Lots of compliments."

"There is a real problem with glare/reflection on the dash and in the side mirrors."

"Just personal preference - I like square cars and this one has tail lights that jut out from body."

"Inside is very nice, but the exterior does not appeal to my eye"

"just totally satisfied overall"

"Great clean lines, great visibility"

"Do not like the taillights"

"We wanted (and bought) a tan interior but the carpeting (like many others now-a-days) comes only in black, which shows the dirt very badly."

"It is very bulky - unnecessarily so. Makes it hard to judge where the hood ends and makes it harder to see the road in front"

"Really like the addition of the storage area under the dash. The centre console is also much larger than it used to be."