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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  4 cylinder worth consideration - 2009 Toyota Highlander
  By Anil - January 23 - 2:03 am

  I have had a pleasant experience owning 4 cylinder base Highlander 2009 model. The city mileage is 24 and highway 28 - could not have asked for better from mid-size SUV. I cruised at 70 while traveling from Boston to NY and never felt the vehicle does not have enough power. Dealers should inform the customers hybrid is not the only way to get decent fuel economy. Also, driving in snow was not bad either.

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  Bumpy ride - 2009 Toyota Highlander
  By Nadine - July 31 - 3:33 am

  The highlander is a beautiful SUV to look at but very bumpy to ride in. Would have been my dream SUV but now I hate to drive it because its bumpy like a old 1987 car that need new struts or something. Please test drive it on all kinds of roads before purchasing.

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  Base V6 - 2009 Toyota Highlander
  By BMac - July 13 - 11:03 pm

  Base V6 is nice, have Value Pack 2, but for the money would have liked rearview to have auto dim and compass, read hatch to open glass, include fuel computer. Bottom line would like some more standard options included for the price, but looks nice and very functional.

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  Not My Best Decision - 2009 Toyota Highlander
  By George - May 10 - 6:20 pm

  I thought I was making a great informed decision buying this vehicle given the Toyota reputation for quality. This was my first non big 3 SUV. I think the interior is ok in terms of design. The heating/ac panel is complicated to use. The windows make visibility a little more difficult than I would like. The transmission has some interesting options to downshift and upshift, but it is unclear as to the benefits. The performance in snow is awful. I have no idea how this has a good snow rating, worse than most cars I have had. The owners manual is very uninformative as to some of the most important features of the case. Overall it is going to be a quick trade here.

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  Smooth and Very Quiet - 2009 Toyota Highlander
  By RJW - April 1 - 11:06 pm

  The Sport AWD glides down the road. The 270 HP power on the V6 is incredible. Handling is very good and the traction control system is better than found on other similar SUV crossover vehicles. With the premium JBL sound system is very good. The backup camera is a nice safety feature. Our model came with heated outside mirrors which will help during the long Indiana winters. Overall impression is very good for the price. We plan on keeping this vehicle for many years to come.

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  Great, but not perfect - 2009 Toyota Highlander
  By Pasadena_Trojan - February 17 - 12:46 am

  Now is a great time to buy - we got $5,000 off MSRP on our loaded Highlander. You get a lot of value for the money (as expected with Toyota). Utility is VERY good - tons of storage space, which is perfect for a family. Fit and Finish are fantastic.

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  Bad Tires - 2009 Toyota Highlander
  By Northappy - January 27 - 1:43 pm

  Good SUV, weird size tires on Sport & Limited. Goes ok in snow but wont stop. Due to odd tire size there are only 2 tires available. Tires are very expensive and need replaced at 20K.

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  A Fine Set of Wheels - 2009 Toyota Highlander
  By Paxman - July 29 - 4:26 am

  I loved my 2002 Highlander and Im liking this one even more. This is a very comfortable car to drive. Quiet and smooth ride with a good amount of power when required. Roomy interior. Nice temperature controls. Good amount of cargo space. The Limited comes with a little extra chrome trim which is a great accent to the black paint color. This is a useful, sweet looking vehicle and a fine ride!

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  Solid and fun SUV - 2009 Toyota Highlander
  By NLEditor - April 2 - 2:50 pm

  Went from G35 to Highlander Sport 4WD - big change, but surprisingly a nice transition. More pickup and power than I thought it would have, nice ride (although coming from a sport car, a little too soft, especially steering feel). My kids like the 2nd row capt. chairs, and Im glad the 3rd row folds flat - hauled home a 46" LCD TV, no problem!

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  First Toyota - Hoping for Better - 2009 Toyota Highlander
  By Jamesicu - November 22 - 10:53 am

  This was my first time owning a Toyota and is going to be my last. I have problems with the idle on the car and they have not repaired (I have video of this issue). I have a problem with mice entering the vents and entering the car because the vents do not close when you shut the car off (Poor Design). The tires are very poor in the snow and only last about 25,000 miles. I put on Michelin tires and what a difference. The car engine has plenty of power and is not to bad on using fuel for a V6. Overall, I will not purchase this car again or another Toyota.