Toyota Highlander is a seven to eight-seat medium-size vehicle in the SUV category. For the 2018 model year, there are six trim-lines to choose from with two different gas engines that produce from 185 to 295 horsepower. Based on the estimated annual regular gasoline spending of $2,500 to $2,600, in five years you will lose $2,500 in fuel expenses, compared to that of an average vehicle. NHTSA has given the Toyota Highlander a 5-stars overall crash rating. 2018 Toyota Highlander LE I4 FWD (Natl) can be leased from $199 per month.
According to research by Vehie.com, auto brokers currently offer special lease program on 2018 Toyota Highlander LE I4 FWD (Natl) starting from $199 a month with $2,999 due at signing.
2018 Highlander has a relatively short wheelbase ( 109.8 in) and a wider body structure compared to vehicles of similar length and class. It is relatively heavier with curb weight of 4134 - 4508 lbs.
2018 Highlander seats from seven to eight adults. It has class-leading first-row passenger room on only two measurements - legs and head - and larger than average room for first-row passengers on shoulders and hips. When it comes to second-row passenger room, Highlander ia a class-leader on only one measurement - hips - and has a larger than average room for second-row passengers on legs, shoulders, and head. Cargo volume behind second-row seats is larger than average among its peers with 42 - 42.3 cu. ft.
Trim | 2018 Highlander LE | 2018 Highlander LE Plus | 2018 Highlander XLE | 2018 Highlander SE | 2018 Highlander Limited | 2018 Highlander Limited Platinum |
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Starging MSRP | $31,030 | $35,460 | $38,920 | $40,090 | $42,080 | $45,200 |
Engine | 2.7L Inline-4 | 3.5L V-6 | 3.5L V-6 | 3.5L V-6 | 3.5L V-6 | 3.5L V-6 |
HP | 185 hp | 295 hp | 295 hp | 295 hp | 295 hp | 295 hp |
Drivetrain | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
City | 20 MPG | 20 - 21 MPG | 20 - 21 MPG | 20 - 21 MPG | 20 - 21 MPG | 20 - 21 MPG |
Highway | 24 MPG | 27 MPG | 27 MPG | 27 MPG | 27 MPG | 27 MPG |
Combined | 22 MPG | 23 MPG | 23 MPG | 23 MPG | 23 MPG | 23 MPG |
Annual Fuel Cost | $2,600 | $2,500 | $2,500 | $2,500 | $2,500 | $2,500 |
2018 Highlander SUV comes in six trim levels, with an average price that is $885 more compared to its rivals. With a heavier body, and on average less powerful engine, Highlander has higher-than-average combined fuel economy of 22.5 mpg.
2018 Highlander SUV has a 5-star NHTSA overall crash safety rating, which is higher than the average among other competing models. Furthermore, it has higher than average ratings for all three crash tests: Front, Side, and Side Plole. Customers have filed one hundred and sixty-five complaints, which is more than the average for its rivals. There are also five recalls issued by Toyota, which by itself is a relatively high number.