2021 Toyota Highlander Review

Toyota Highlander: Impressive Performance

With the 2021 Highlander’s standard 3.5L V6 engine, you’ll have 295 horsepower and 263 lb.-ft. of torque at your disposal. That’s plenty of power to get wherever you’re headed. It’s worth noting that it will also give your Highlander a 5,000-pound towing capacity. Additionally, with standard Trailer Sway Control, you’ll even have a little extra protection.

Whether you choose standard front-wheel drive (FWD) or the available all-wheel drive (AWD), you’ll have access to Drive Mode Select for optimized performance with these modes:

• Sport
• ECO
• Normal

If you’re headed off the beaten path, the Toyota Highlander can help you get there with the Multi-Terrain Select system. This is available with AWD and offers Mud & Sand, Rock & Dirt, Snow, and Normal modes for improved traction in every situation.

Although both the FWD and the AWD models offer excellent efficiency, the Highlander also has a Hybrid option that has an incredible fuel economy rating of 36 city/35 highway MPG.¹

2021 Toyota Highlander: Cozy Interior

If you or your passengers want to stretch out and get comfortable in the Toyota Highlander, go right ahead. You’ll instantly be relaxed when you sit in the available SofTex® trimmed seats, and these spacious interior dimensions will give everyone on board plenty of room:

There’s also an available premium audio system that can offer all kinds of exciting interior features. The driver will appreciate the Dynamic Navigation system and the 12.3-inch touchscreen, both designed for ease of use. And everyone can enjoy the incredible audio quality of the 11 JBL® speakers.

Whether it’s a chilly winter morning or a sweltering summer afternoon, the standard three-zone automatic climate control with air filter and available heated and ventilated front-row seats will keep everyone comfortable. You can even get the available heated second row and steering wheel to help ward off winter’s chill.

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¹ EPA-Estimated 21 city/29 hwy/24 combined MPG for 2021 Highlander; 20 city/27 hwy/23 combined for 2021 highlander AWD; 36 city/35 hwy/36 combined MPG for 2021 Highlander Hybrid. Use for comparison purposes only. Your milage will vary for many reasons, including your vehicle’s condition and how/when you drive. See www.fueleconomy.gov.