2025 Toyota Highlander review
Toyota Highlander highlights
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Pros
- Plenty of standard driver-assist features
- Elegant interior
- Surprisingly good mileage for an SUV of its size
Cons
- Small trunk
- Limited head- and legroom in the third row
- Sluggish powertrain
Mileage (EPA estimate)
21 city, 28 highway, 24 combined
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Ratings & reliability
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RepairPal gave the Toyota Highlander an overall reliability rating of 4 out of 5 stars, which RepairPal describes as Excellent. This rating ranks Toyota Highlander 6th out of 32 among Midsize SUVs.
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LE 2WD 4D Sport Utility
Standard Features
- ABS Brakes
- Air Conditioning
- Alloy Wheels
- AM/FM Stereo
- Android Auto
- Apple CarPlay
- Automated Cruise Control
- Automatic Transmission
- Auxiliary Audio Input
- Blind Spot Monitor
- Bluetooth Technology
- Cloth Seats
- Fold-Away Third Row
- Lane Departure Warning
- Overhead Airbags
- Power Hatch/Deck Lid
- Power Locks
- Power Mirrors
- Power Seat(s)
- Power Windows
- Rear Defroster
- Rear View Camera
- Satellite Radio Ready
- Side Airbags
- Smart Key
- Third Row Seat
- Traction Control
- Turbo Charged Engine
- Full Roof Rack
- Running Boards
- Tow Hitch
Drive Wheels
Front Wheel Drive (2WD)
Engine size
2.4L
Horsepower
265
Torque (ft-lbs)
310
Engine type
Turbo Gas
Fuel capacity
17.9
Wheelbase
112.2"
Overall length
194.9"
Width
76"
Height
68.1"
Leg room
F 42"/M 38.7"/R 28"
Head room
F 41.2"/M 39.4"/R 36.1"
Front tires
P235/65VR18
Rear tires
P235/65VR18
Seating capacity
8
Max towing capacity
500/5000 lbs.
Transmission
Automatic
2025 Toyota Highlander FAQ
The 2025 Toyota Highlander is available in multiple trims, each with its own estimated fuel economy, here are the EPA estimates for each trim:
- LE: 22 MPG City and 29 MPG Highway
- XLE: 22 MPG City and 29 MPG Highway
- XSE: 21 MPG City and 28 MPG Highway
- Limited: 22 MPG City and 29 MPG Highway
- Platinum: 21 MPG City and 28 MPG Highway
The Toyota Highlander received a rating of 4 out of 5 stars from RepairPal, which RepairPal describes as Excellent. This rating ranks the Toyota Highlander as 5 out of 32 among Midsize SUV
The 2025 Toyota Highlander has a maximum towing capacity of 5000 pounds, when properly equipped. Various factors may impact towing capacity, including weight of passengers, cargo, and options/accessories.
Here is what's new for the 2025 Toyota Highlander:
- Leatherette & Cloth
- Heated Steering Wheel
- Blind Spot Monitor
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