2024 Toyota Highlander Reviews

March 25th, 2024 by
2024 Toyota Highlander parked on the street

 

The 2024 Toyota Highlander sets a new standard for family SUVs, combining cutting-edge safety features with a luxurious interior that caters to both Palatine adventurers and families. Delve into the Toyota Highlander Hybrid review with Arlington Toyota, and explore our inventory online to schedule your test drive!

Toyota Highlander Interior Review

Following its 2023 makeover, the 2024 Toyota Highlander introduces minimal yet impactful enhancements. Its interior is a haven of advanced technology, making every journey pleasurable. The Toyota Highlander’s interior ensures ample room for passengers and cargo alike, making it a preferred choice for families needing a Toyota Highlander 3rd row review. This SUV stands out for those prioritizing safety and comfort with Android Auto™/Apple CarPlay® compatibility, a 12.3-inch multimedia touchscreen, and Toyota Safety Sense™ 2.5+. Its comprehensive safety features are highlighted in every Toyota Highlander XLE review:

  • Car and Driver: “Toyota has made a point of equipping its entire lineup with a bevy of driver-assistance features, and the Highlander is no exception. The standard safety suite includes adaptive cruise control, lane-keeping assist, automated emergency braking with pedestrian detection, traffic sign recognition, and automatic high-beam headlamps.”
  • Kelley Blue Book:“Toyota Highlander models can seat seven or eight passengers. LE models come exclusively with a second-row bench and seating for eight. The XLE and Limited trims offer this setup or a 7-passenger interior that swaps the bench for two captain’s seats. This 7-seat configuration is the only choice for the XSE and Platinum trims. The room is tight in the third row, making it best for smaller children. It’s also a significant rationale for creating the new Toyota Grand Highlander with its adult-friendly third row.”

Toyota Highlander Performance Review

Arlington Heights drivers will appreciate the 2024 Toyota Highlander for its engine options. The standard 2.4-liter 4-cylinder turbo engine offers 265 horsepower and 310 lb-ft of torque. The Toyota Highlander Hybrid review highlights its 2.5L hybrid engine, producing 243 combined net horsepower and achieving up to 36 mpg. These engines provide exemplary performance, supported by an optional AWD drivetrain for added versatility:

  • U.S. News:“The 2024 Toyota Highlander is designed with family driving in mind. It handles competently and has enough acceleration for highway driving but doesn’t offer much beyond those basics. The Highlander is eager off the line thanks to the turbo-four’s relatively high torque rating, and this power plant can hustle the Toyota from zero to 60 mph in 8 seconds. The engine can be quite loud, however. The eight-speed automatic transmission shifts smoothly.”
  • Car and Driver: “The 2024 Highlander offers buyers a choice of a traditional gasoline or hybrid powertrain. The gas version uses a 265-hp turbocharged 2.4-liter four-cylinder paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission and front- or all-wheel drive. So equipped, our drivers coaxed an all-wheel drive version from zero to sixty mph in an unhurried 7.2 seconds. Though considerably more fuel-efficient, the Highlander Hybrid keeps pace with the gas car, trailing it by just one-tenth of a second in the 0-60 mph run.”

Toyota Highlander XLE Reviews

The Toyota Highlander XLE review positions this model as an ideal choice for many Mount Prospect residents, thanks to its comprehensive standard features and compelling starting MSRP of $42,420*.

  • Car and Driver:“The XLE is an even more appealing value proposition and remains our trim of choice. In addition to the LE’s long list of standard kits, the XLE adds heated front seats, second-row captain’s chairs and sunshades, a wireless smartphone charging pad, and a power sunroof.”
  • Edmunds: “We think the best value of the Highlander lineup comes from the midrange XLE trim. It’s reasonably priced and has most features you’ll want from a family hauler.”

Toyota Highlander Hybrid Review

The Toyota Highlander Hybrid review underscores the model’s appeal for those committed to fuel efficiency without compromising the SUV’s essential features. Achieving an EPA-Estimated 36 mpg City/35 mpg Highway and equipped with AWD capabilities, the Highlander Hybrid is a beacon of efficiency and reliability in the Toyota lineup. Critical acclaim underscores its balanced appeal, and the Toyota Highlander 3rd row review further cements its status as a versatile family SUV, especially in Wheeling:

  • Kelley Blue Book: “The 2024 Toyota Highlander Hybrid takes all the great things about the standard Highlander – including practicality, safety, and reliability – and adds exceptional fuel economy. The Highlander Hybrid has an X-factor among 3-row midsize SUVs, and it’s right there in the name. This Toyota is among the rare vehicles in its class to offer a hybrid powertrain, combining a gasoline engine and an electric motor.”
  • U.S. News: “The 2024 Toyota Highlander Hybrid has a lot to offer in terms of efficiency and standard features for a three-row SUV. It’s not the most exciting vehicle to drive, but it’s capable and comfortable. The 2024 Toyota Highlander Hybrid’s #8 ranking is based on its score within the Hybrid SUVs category.”

Test Drive the Toyota Highlander with Arlington Toyota

The Toyota Highlander is the SUV of choice for Palatine families, blending performance, spacious interiors, and affordability. The Toyota Highlander 3rd row review section highlights its suitability for family adventures, while the Toyota Highlander XLE review and Hybrid review detail the model’s efficiency and luxury at competitive pricing. Discover the full capabilities of the 2024 Toyota Highlander by visiting our online showroom. Contact Arlington Toyota to experience the Toyota Highlander today!

*MSRP excludes the Delivery, Processing, and Handling Fee of $955 for Cars (Yaris HB, Yaris, Yaris iA, 86, Corolla, Corolla HB, Camry, Camry HV, Prius LB, Prius c, Prius Prime, Mirai, Avalon, Avalon HV, Supra), $1,120 for Small/Medium Trucks, SUVs and Van (C-HR, RAV4, RAV4 HV, Highlander, Highlander HV, 4Runner, Sienna, Tacoma), $1,325 for Large SUVs (Sequoia, Land Cruiser), and $1,595 for Large Truck (Tundra). (Historically, vehicle manufacturers and distributors have charged a separate fee for processing, handling and delivering vehicles to dealerships. Toyota’s charge for these services is called the “Delivery, Processing and Handling Fee” and is based on the value of the processing, handling and delivery services Toyota provides as well as Toyota’s overall pricing structure. Toyota may make a profit on the Delivery, Processing and Handling Fee.) Excludes taxes, license, title and available or regionally required equipment. The Delivery, Processing and Handling Fee in AL, AR, FL, GA, LA, MS, NC, OK, SC and TX will be higher. The published prices do not apply to Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Actual dealer price will vary.

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