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Toyota Highlander

The Toyota Highlander debuted in 2001 as the fifth model in Toyota’s SUV lineup. The Highlander was an early example of a crossover vehicle: an SUV based on a car rather than a truck platform. The design delivers carlike handling and ride comfort, but lacks true off-road capability. Early Highlanders had two rows to seat five people, but by 2004 an available third row increased seating capacity to seven. When the third-generation Highlander arrived for 2014, maximum seating increased to eight thanks to a wider third row. The current fourth-generation Highlander debuted as a 2020 model.

Highlander – 4 Generations

  • 2020–23
  • 2014–19
  • 2008–13
  • 2001–07
  • 2020–23
  • 2014–19
  • 2008–13
  • 2001–07
Latest generation

2020–23 Highlander

The redesigned 2020 Highlander is a bit bigger than its predecessor and still seats up to eight people across three rows. The SUV’s exterior design became more sculpted, but the overall look isn’t a radical departure from before. The old base four-cylinder engine

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  • MSRP range$36,620–$51,425
  • Consumer rating
  • Combined mpg 24–25
  • Body style SUV

Previous generation

2014–19 Highlander

More adventurous styling, improved cargo space and available seating for eight were highlights of the Highlander’s 2014 redesign. The front-drive four-cylinder model and a pricey all-wheel-drive gas-electric hybrid were still available, and the most popular V-6 versions could be had with front-

 

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  • MSRP range$31,830–$47,510
  • Consumer rating
  • Combined mpg 22–23
  • Body style SUV
Notable features in 2019:
  • Seats up to eight in three rows
  • Four-cylinder or V-6 engine
  • Front- or all-wheel drive
  • Eight-speed automatic available
  • Automatic emergency braking standard
  • Hybrid version available

2008–13 Highlander


The Highlander was redesigned for 2008, based on the longer Toyota Avalon chassis; it still offered seating for up to seven. Early in the generation, only V-6 engines were available; the traditional gas model came with front- or all-wheel drive, and the gas-electric hybrid was AWD

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  • MSRP range$29,020–$39,400
  • Consumer rating
  • Combined mpg 19–22
  • Body style SUV
Notable features in 2013:
  • New Highlander Plus trim
  • Four-cylinder or V-6
  • Front- or all-wheel drive
  • Split-folding third row
  • Available hybrid version

2001–07 Highlander


The 2001 Toyota Highlander started as a four-door, five-passenger SUV. For 2004, some versions offered three-row seating for seven. While most similarly sized SUVs of the time were built on truck frames, the Highlander was based on the Toyota Camry sedan chassis. Front- and

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  • MSRP range$24,880–$32,210
  • Consumer rating
  • Combined mpg –
  • Body style SUV
Notable features in 2007:
  • Car-based construction
  • Four-cylinder or V-6
  • Available AWD
  • Up to seven-passenger capacity
  • Hybrid model

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