Toyota Highlander (2010 and older) SUV | Crossover

Toyota Highlander (2010 and older) SUV | Crossover 

DESCRIPTION

The Highlander is Toyota’s car-based midsize SUV, built on a unibody platform with 4-wheel independent suspension. The Highlander offers a tight, quiet ride like a midsize sedan with the higher ride height, available 4-wheel drive, and cargo capacity of a midsize SUV.

The Highlander scores high for its refinement, quiet interior, ride comfort, and flexible and roomy second-row seat. Its 3.5-liter V6 delivers solid performance and 18 mpg overall. The third-row seat is tight and does not fold in a 50/50 split. A new 2.7-liter four-cylinder with a six-speed automatic is available on FWD models.

USER REVIEWS

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[Jul 12, 2003]
contemar
Model Reviewed: AWD "B" Package

Strength:

Great handling - Solid feel - Good power and acceleration.

Weakness:

Worried about the leather being too soft and may not last. Sound system weak. Yes back window does generate irratating wind noise - guess what? I don't roll it down when driving - my Sienna didn't have back windows that could roll down.

I love my Highlander. Bought the "B" package with leather. Vehicle has impressive interior. More room than the Lexus and looks just as elegant. Handles great and good turning radius. Plenty of power and sticks to the road like glue. Driven it in snow storms and loved the control - total confidence on the road. Gas mileage as good as my previous Sienna. Get about 9km per litre. Would highly reccommend this vehicle.

Similar Products Used:

Nissan Pathfinder, Ford Explorer

OVERALL
RATING
5
VALUE
RATING
5
[Jul 05, 2003]
Jim Luse
Model Reviewed: Highlander Limited

Strength:

Appearence, great features, like the information computer...just good quality throughout.

Weakness:

Would really like a memory seat and mirrors. Not available.

GreatVeh. Best all-around I've owned! Confortable, lots of room, safe, good power, well made. Great ride, corners well for it's type. Smoooooooooooth!

Similar Products Used:

2 GMC Jimmies

OVERALL
RATING
5
VALUE
RATING
4
[Jun 20, 2003]
jzqyu
Model Reviewed: /Toyota Highlander

Strength:

Easy to drive. Reliable. Comfortable.

Weakness:

No sign shows if the doors are locked and in the dark the lock button has no light. You have to feel it while driving. The metor for speed jump from 20 to 40. If you want to drive on 35? Guess youself!

Great car. Smoooooooooth, quiet!!

OVERALL
RATING
5
VALUE
RATING
5
[Jun 10, 2003]
fred

Strength:

looks, solid design, roominess, smooth ride, very smooth ride

Weakness:

wind noise, a little hesitation upon acceleration. otherwise no weaknesses

I wrote a review on Feb 28. Maybe I was a little harsh in my analysis. Since that time, my wife drove my car several times, but insisted that she wanted a sequoia. after several test drives of the sequoia, pilot, murano etc., she finally agreed w/me that the sequoia was way too much car for our/her needs, that the murano was a flash in the pan, and that the pilot was overpriced and the dealers were very arrogant. Imagine that a car salesman being arrogant. she bought a highlander ltd. It, like my more plebian hl, is excellent. I still do not like the wind problem, but how often do you drive w/just the back windows down? Overall, this is a fine suv.

Similar Products Used:

pilot sequoia murano

OVERALL
RATING
5
VALUE
RATING
4
[May 19, 2003]
Pat
Model Reviewed: /TOYOTA HIGHLAND FWD

Strength:

It handle better than my Altima. Brake and steeling are lighter than other SUV that I have tested. Very good Milage, It give me an actual city 26MPG. Easy to reach control panel. Highly recommanded.

Weakness:

Wind noise are very high wit rear window rolled down. Not much options available unless buying their whole package.

I broughtthe FWD version, it is only 2.4L but the accelaration is good enough. I drove it up a ski mountain on a heavy snowing day, it gave enough power to go with 5 people on. It handle very good dry or snow. I try to add on the factory fog lamp but it cost CAD900.00(too expensive). should come with as standard.

OVERALL
RATING
5
VALUE
RATING
4
[Apr 16, 2003]
Christal

Strength:

Good Gas Mileage! Sporty design, well-made. Drives like a car rather than a truck. Good Visibility, no blind-spots.

Weakness:

Brakes! The braking system should be better. More standard features should be available, every extra gets costly.

This is a great car! The gas mileage is great which was one of the downsides to the other SUVs I looked at. Sporty, I love it!

Similar Products Used:

99 Ford Mustang, 00 Pontiac Firebird, 95 Mit. Eclipse...long line of sports cars needed space!!

OVERALL
RATING
5
VALUE
RATING
5
[Apr 03, 2003]
Nick
Model Reviewed: Highlander

Strength:

Good build quality, interior materials are good quality, good power (V6), plenty of room, nice little features here and there that are unadverised. Ride is the nicest part; very unlike a truck and more comparable to a car (built of Camry platform so it makes sense).

Weakness:

A much darker interior should be available, digital overhead console should be at least an option, base stereo (and even the upgraded JBL system) could be a lot better. If you are a serious off-roader, this is NOT the SUV for you. Price jumps high on the limited model for many only so-so options i.e. not worth the extra money in my opinion.

Fantastic car! Only have had it for a short time, but compared to other vehicles of the same nature I've owned, this one is fabulous. Good build quality, great ride, and an excellent commuter/weekender overall. Highly recommended to anyone who needs an SUV who is NOT a serious off-road enthusiast.

Similar Products Used:

Jeep Grand Cherokee, Chevy Blazer (horrible), Acura RSX, Ford Explorer.

OVERALL
RATING
5
VALUE
RATING
4
[Apr 02, 2003]
Gene
Model Reviewed: Toyota Highlander Limited 4X4

Strength:

Rides like a luxury car, not a truck. The rich interior, all the power goodies are well-placed and easy to use, the fit and finish are outstanding. I even love the large outside, power, heated mirrors. The ride and handling are outstanding.

Weakness:

Haven't found any. Before spending $34,000, I looked it over very thoroughly.

I didn't know this vehicle existed until I saw it at the Cleveland Auto Show. I never considered buying a Toyota. As we walked through all the cars, my wife and I spotted this Limited, got in and said "This is nice!" We did a LOT of homework on the Internet before test-driving one. The car impressed me enough to get me to buy everything I said I'd never buy: an SUV, full power, leather seats.

Similar Products Used:

Closest was a Dodge Caravan, but there's really no comparison.

OVERALL
RATING
5
VALUE
RATING
5
[Mar 13, 2003]
Danny

Very nice car. Recomand to buy.

OVERALL
RATING
5
VALUE
RATING
5
[Mar 08, 2003]
Lee

I love the car, but I'm really pissed about the noise and pressure when the back windows are rolled down. Toyota suggests to crack the front windows. That only alleviates the problem somewhat. The pressure feels like your descending on a plane and you have a cold. My sunroof has some pressure issues as well. I'm considering arbitration with Toyota. If anyone is really upset about this and would like to form a group to try to get some resolution, email me mince@comcast.net

OVERALL
RATING
2
VALUE
RATING
5
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