The 2021 Toyota Highlander knocked all of the expectations out of the park, so many drivers and auto experts have been giving overwhelming positive feedback. If you’re on the edge of choosing the Highlander as your next SUV, let’s go through the 2021 Toyota Highlander reviews, including ones for the hybrid and XLE models, with Brent Brown Toyota to help you make a decision! Afterward, find one in our inventory to take home.
Toyota Highlander Review: Interior & Safety Features
When you’re driving in this Toyota SUV, you will be safe and sound with the all-new, standard Toyota Safety Sense 2.5+ (TSS 2.5+). What’s more is that you can enjoy plenty of interior features, making your Lehi drives comfortable and connected! Let’s see what the experts have to say about the interior and safety features below.
Car and Driver
“The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has given the Highlander a five-star safety rating; the Highlander was also named a Top Safety Pick by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). As is the Toyota way, the 2021 Highlander offers a standard suite of driver-assistance features. The package includes adaptive cruise control, lane-keeping assist, automated emergency braking with pedestrian detection, and automatic high-beam headlamps.”
Kelley Blue Book
“The 2021 Highlander is the epitome of user-friendliness. With the standard 8-inch touchscreen or the 12.3-inch alternative, no one needs a degree in software engineering to operate it. Controls for audio, climate, and other functions are similarly easy. The seats are comfortable, even the cloth-covered ones in the lower trims. And the stitched-leather interior of the Highlander Platinum could almost pass for a Lexus.”
Toyota Highlander Review: Performance
Whether you commute with your family or solo, you can enjoy the performance of the 2.5L 4-cylinder engine. Opt for the stronger 3.5L V6 engine on higher trim levels of the Toyota Highlander. You can even choose AWD for better traction and handling on the Draper roads. Take a look at what the critics think of the V6 engine below.
U.S. News
“The 2021 Highlander comes standard with a 295-horsepower V6 engine. While this isn’t the most muscular SUV in the class, it serves up sharp acceleration from a stop. You can also get up to higher speeds fairly easily, thanks to an eight-speed automatic transmission that works smoothly in the background.”
Car and Driver
“During a brief test drive, we found the V-6 could tackle short on-ramps without straining; at our test track, our all-wheel drive test vehicle made it to 60 mph in reasonably-quick 6.7 seconds. Handling is unexciting but stable, and the ride is perfectly suitable for family-chauffer duty.”
Toyota Highlander XLE Reviews
Looking for upgrades, but not go all out? Then, you should look at the 2021 Toyota Highlander XLE reviews to see if this is the right trim for you! The following Toyota Highlander XLE reviews praise the configuration for having must-have features at a budget-friendly price.
Car and Driver
“In our view, the mid-range XLE is the pick of the litter. It has heated front seats, a wireless smartphone-charging pad, and a power sunroof, among other niceties. We’d also spring for the Premium Audio with Dynamic Navigation package, which brings in-dash navigation and an upgraded stereo system.”
Edmunds
“If you have more room in your budget, the XLE model looks and feels quite a bit nicer thanks to its added convenience features and simulated leather upholstery.”
Toyota Highlander Hybrid Reviews
Want to save fuel on the Provo roads? Then, take a look at the Toyota Highlander hybrid reviews to see if this is what you want. You can expect a fuel economy of 36 mpg city / 35 mpg highway EPA-Estimated and even opt for AWD. See the Toyota Highlander Hybrid reviews below.
Kelley Blue Book
“Toyota knows hybrids, perhaps better than any other car company. The creator of the Prius was among the first to make a hybrid SUV, starting with the 2006 Highlander. Building on that legacy, the 2021 Highlander Hybrid brings smooth power and great fuel economy.”
U.S. News
“The Highlander Hybrid gets an estimated 36 mpg in the city and 35 mpg on the highway, compared to 21/29 mpg city/highway from the standard Highlander. Driving the hybrid will save you about $450 in fuel costs per year.”
Take the New Toyota Highlander For A Spin at Brent Brown Toyota
Did the Toyota Highlander reviews make you love this SUV more? You should visit us at our Orem dealership for a test drive and discover what else you love about this Toyota SUV! Get started by contacting us and checking out our new vehicle specials now.
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