Overview & Reviews

Toyota offers a four-cylinder version of the Highlander for 2009, but only on the base two-wheel-drive version of this popular crossover.

• Powerful yet fuel-efficient V6, easy to maneuver for its size, user-friendly cabin design with reconfigurable second-row seats and a fully usable third row.

• Third-row seat folds as a single unit rather than in 50/50 sections.

User Reviews:

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  Comfy family vehicle for all events - 2009 Toyota Highlander
  By Jeffrey - February 18 - 12:53 am

  Bought for more than 7 months and like it more every day. Blind spots was a concern at first but big rear mirrors ease the worry. A great highway cruiser as my main purpose to buy. Drive is smooth but not sporty even good power V6. Leans quite a bit in sharp turn but secure with light steering, low road feel and average steering response. The keyless start and power hatch are great plus for every day use. Most materials used are good quality except some textured hard plastic. Better than FORD and GM comparable models. Truck space is tight when 3rd row seat is up, which is not split and has tight leg room. Center on the 2nd row is too small but outside seats are comfy.

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  BMW traded for Family Car - 2009 Toyota Highlander
  By Canuck - December 28 - 12:13 pm

  Well, traded in a 4 year old BMW 3 series for the highlander and I love it. More headroom, baby can actually fall asleep in the plush ride, and change her diaper in the car. Third row is used when grandparents are riding with us. But that means cargo capacity is down and the stroller cant fit with the third row up. Need to get smaller stroller or kick a grandparent out. Wanted a smooth floating boat with lots of room and that is the Highlander. Its fast too, but takes longer to rev up.

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  Mostly as expected but not everything - 2009 Toyota Highlander
  By pma022 - December 4 - 5:23 pm

  Own this SUV for nearly 2 years. Reliability is good. No issue so far. But there are quite a few rattling noises from dash,2nd and 3rd row seats. Its definitely not as serious as mechanical or electrical problem but sometimes is quite annoying. Dealer said its from under seats and cannot fix due to safety issue. Another problem is the very weird tire size. Theyre top expensive. Change a set will charge $955 at Costco and $1000 at America Tire. Basically its a comfortable and fast car but Toyota can make it better.

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  Great ride, but noisy engine poor MPG - 2009 Toyota Highlander
  By Rick - October 15 - 9:20 am

  Rides like a sedan and accelerates quickly but the engine screams trying. Fit and finish is good as well as good legroom/headroom for a 64" guy. I expected better mileage than 22 MPG since my previous Sequoia, with a V8, got 20.5 MPG. The sticker stated 24 MPG on the highway and it doesnt come close.

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  Toyota Base 10 - 2009 Toyota Highlander
  By jerry - September 25 - 12:26 am

  The newly built 4 cylinder engine is best in its class; its like having your own V6 but gas saving is excellently configured. The turns and handling behaves like a Camry and the comfort is leveled like a Lexus RX, I honestly agree, this Highlander is the best of its class.

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  Great Vehicle for the Money - 2009 Toyota Highlander
  By mmrpharmd - August 25 - 1:43 am

  I am a car buying addict, literally. I have owned a lot of different vehicles in the last 6 years including a CTS, BMW 330i, Jeep Grand Cherokee, RX 330, GS 300, infiniti G35 and now the highlander. I have to say the build quality is not a BMW but it ranks up there with the Lexus and better than Infiniti. I was definitely in the market for an SUV this go around and was seriously looking and comparing and researching so that I might keep this one longer than 2 years! I drove the Volvo XC60, MDX, RX 350, and Audi Q5. I loved the Highlander though and the price was the best. I have a loaded AWD with Nav for 36000. I could not see buying a comparably equipped RX for 11000 more! Good buy!

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  Great!Highlander - 2009 Toyota Highlander
  By mr21991 - August 15 - 2:40 pm

  all people writing a review on this issue about the toyota highlander you need to open your manual owners booklet before you complain regarding the problem of your highlander...first evry 5,000 miles you need to wheel rotation 2nd you need evry 12-18moths wheel alignment 3rd you need to retorque all under chassis evry 36 moths...very important to check your oil and coolant transmission fluid every week...God bless all

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  The best bang for your buck for a 4 banger mid size suv - 2009 Toyota Highlander
  By ewayjeng - June 10 - 7:29 pm

  This car is great, bought used with less than 60K, but in near mint condition at purchase, engine is strong, easy to move seats down for storage and has a lot of nice creature comfort features. Its got decent power for a 4 cylinder and since Im not towing, and this is primarily a people mover, the gas savings are perfect. Drives like a car, would recommend to anyone looking for a mid size suv that is reliable, fun to drive and very functional.

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  2009 Toyota Highlander Limited AWD 3.5L - 2009 Toyota Highlander
  By DB - April 17 - 9:00 pm

  I was torn between this and the Honda Pilot. The Toyota won out even though it was $3,000 more. The comfort and the ride were just better. It is a very fun vehicle to drive. The fit and finish were what I would expect from Toyota. I do wish the Bluetooth was a little easier to use. I am also unsure about the electronic key. Its nice but I Kayak and worry about getting it wet. I would buy this vehicle again though.

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  Goodbye Trailblazer - 2009 Toyota Highlander
  By South dakota - March 18 - 11:53 pm

  Tried a GM product after owning imports...big mistake. $2000 in repairs in 1 2/2 years. We needed 7 passenger ability, 5000 lb towing and I think Highlander is the only front wheel dr SUV to offer that combo? Great highway MPG-24-26. Great build quality. Solid, smooth to drive. Easy readable controls.V6 has plenty of power. We purchased the Base model.