Toyota Highlander
Overshadowed by the larger, boxier and more popular Grand Highlander, the regular Highlander is starting to get old and outdated. Despite its smaller size, it remains a practical and dependable midsize SUV with seating for seven. Gas-powered models feature a turbocharged 2.4-litre engine that can tow up to 5,000 lbs. The Highlander Hybrid’s towing capacity drops to 3,500 lbs, but fuel consumption is significantly better at a combined 6.7 L/100 km.
Toyota Highlander
| Pricing | |
|---|---|
| MSRP | CA$46,790 (2024) |
| Fees | CA$1,930 |
| Gas guzzler tax | CA$0 |
| Monthly payments | CA$880/month |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 2.4 l I-4 |
| Power | 265 hp @ 6,000 rpm (198 kW) |
| Torque | 310 lb·ft @ 1,700 – 3,600 rpm (420 N·m) |
| Induction | Turbocharged |
| Fuel type | Regular |
| Transmission | 8-speed automatic |
| Drivetrain | AWD |
| Vehicle type / Category | |
| Vehicle type | SUV |
| Category | Mid-size SUV |
| Assembly | Princeton, IN, US |
| Generation | 4 |
| Fuel efficiency / Autonomy | |
| City | 11.0 L/100km |
| Highway | 8.4 L/100km |
| Combined | 9.9 L/100km |
| Autonomy | 686 km |
| CO₂ emissions | 232 g/km |
| Equipment | |
| Sunroof | not available |
| Heated front seats | standard |
| Heated rear seats | not available |
| Heated steering wheel | not available |
| Ventilated front seats | not available |
| Head-up display | not available |
| Surround-view camera | not available |
| Smart key | standard |
| Blindspot detection | standard |
| Forward collision warning | standard |
| Autonomous emergency braking | standard |
| Lane departure warning | standard |
| Adaptive cruise control | standard |
| GPS | not available |
| Infotainment | |
| Front USB ports | standard |
| Rear USB ports | standard |
| Apple CarPlay compatible | standard |
| Android Auto compatible | standard |
| Sirius XM | standard |
| Bluetooth audio | standard |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | not available |
| Wireless phone charging | not available |
| Steering / Suspension / Brakes / Tires | |
| Steering | rack and pinion, electric assistance |
| Front suspension | independent, Macpherson strut |
| Rear suspension | independent, multi-link |
| Front brakes | Disc (ABS) |
| Rear brakes | Disc (ABS) |
| Front tires | P235/65R18 |
| Rear tires | P235/65R18 |
| Safety | |
| Seat belts | 8 |
| Dimensions / Weight | |
| Length | 4,950 mm (195″) |
| Width | 1,930 mm (76″) |
| Height | 1,730 mm (68″) |
| Wheelbase | 2,850 mm (112″) |
| Weight | 1,965 kg (4,332 lb) |
| Capacities | |
| Passengers | 8 |
| Trunk | between 453 l and 2,387 l |
| Fuel tank | 68 l (15 gal) |
| Towing capacity | 2,268 kg (5,000 lb) |
| Performance | |
| 0-100 km/h | 7.5 s (estimated) |
| 80-120 km/h | 5.5 s (estimated) |
| Top speed | N/A |
| Braking distance | 42 m |
| Warranty | |
| Base warranty | 3 years/60,000 km |
| Powertrain warranty | 5 years/100,000 km |
| The Car Guide rating | |
| Fuel economy | 8/10 |
| Reliability | 9/10 |
| Safety | 8/10 |
| Infotainment | 7/10 |
| Driving | 6/10 |
| Overall | 6/10 |
| Average | 73%(view ratings) |