Overview & Reviews

Toyota's car-based Highlander SUV receives no changes this year.

• Roomy interior, car-like ride and handling, spunky V6 engine.

• Rear seat is uncomfortably low, no third-row seat, limited towing and off-road abilities.

User Reviews:

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  A Great SUV - 2002 Toyota Highlander
  By Ryan S - October 31 - 10:00 am

  Weve owned our Hilander for almost 3 years now and had to take to the dealer once because the sunglass holder broke. Other than that this vehicle has been by far the best SUV weve ever owned. We plan on keeping it for several more years, and most likely will by another one, this time with the third row seating.

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  Good SUV - 2002 Toyota Highlander
  By smalik28 - September 17 - 10:00 am

  This is a good SUV, met expectations.

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  Great car, not truck - 2002 Toyota Highlander
  By jpark - September 3 - 2:03 am

  Test drove the HL V-6 and was very impressed with its car-like features. The V-6 was strong and spunky. Good acceleration and smooth transition. Seats were comfortable and headroom was luxurious. Its eccentric interior design was great. It is unique and unlike any other car that Ive seen.

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  Just Plain Good Toyota - 2002 Toyota Highlander
  By Stringmusic - August 16 - 10:00 am

  Excellent vehicle. Averages 20.5 MPG in city driving. Limited, fully loaded. Good cornering, excellent ride. OK on LIGHT off road. With traction control and vehicle skip control - the very best in wet weather.

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  great suv - 2002 Toyota Highlander
  By jim p - July 29 - 2:00 am

  2 months -very happy

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  Excelent SUV - 2002 Toyota Highlander
  By cbardakjian - July 5 - 10:00 am

  I had Pathfinder, but THIS is something else. You dont expect from exterior the quality of the ride nor the luxurios interior. Limited with leather and V6 is worth every penny, comfort, space and the drive feeling is a pleasure. I bought five new cars and a SUV in the past 18 years and four of them Toyota but is this TOP. Treat yourself...get one. No Im not a salesmen, Im a graphic artist. After all it is a TOYOTA. I wish domestic auto makers learn something and bring the honor and the excelence of auto making back to USA.

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  why anything else? - 2002 Toyota Highlander
  By Preacherman - June 5 - 10:00 am

  I dont understand why anyone would consider a Jeep Cherokee or, worse, a Trailblazer. I work with another minister who got a Trailblazer the same time I got my Highlander. Weve traded a few times - Highlanders ride is superior, although not markedly so - but the real separation is in this. Hes been back to the dealership twice in a year; once for a malfunctioning headlamp which required leaving the car all day. My neighbors Grand Cherokee has the same story. Once the warranty ends, God help you. I also have a Camry and Corolla for my kids. We dont even know what a repair bill is!

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  It finally died at 230K miles - 2002 Toyota Highlander
  By Keisha M. - May 31 - 11:22 am

  I bought my blue Highlander from the dealership, I was the 2nd owner. I got it at 59,000 miles and it just died on my about a month ago at 230,000+ miles. I absolutely loved this car. I previously owned a Toyota 4Runner (V6) and loved that car too, had it at college and it was a great, safe vehicle that I used to pile my college friends into when we went out. I was constantly on the highway with a lead foot and never had a problem with that. I didnt expect that much from the Highlander but I found out, it was just as reliable at the 4Runner but with a smoother ride. I never had an issue with the engine, but I maintain my cars very well. Also, this Highlander got me through 4 blizzards in the DC/MD/VA area without an issue, and I never hesitated to take it out on the snowy roads, it was actually pretty fun. Car had an awesome amount of get up and go and loved to "race" faster cars who would sleep on me at the light. Lol. My car engine died and I am still not willing to give it up. It just got a brand new battery and four new tires before it died. I plan on finding a new engine eventually and keeping it for my son to drive when hes ready.

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  Fun Purchase - 2002 Toyota Highlander
  By joyce Watterson - May 22 - 2:00 am

  Choosing a 4 cylinder gives me extrordinary pleasure: my purchase price was lower and now that gas prices are higher, I continue to save because I use less. I find very little loss of power when passing. The design was of prime importance and the reliability needed to equal its reputation. As a widow these were my top priorities and all have been met.

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  AWESOME SUV - 2002 Toyota Highlander
  By V-MAN - May 4 - 2:00 am

  Test drive the six and the four cylinder. The six cylinder is definately the choice model. It has been about a year since i picked up the 2002 Highlander and it has been perfect. Smooth and powerful v-6, comfortable interior, great handling for Suv and good gas milelage. Everything you need is a mid-sized Suv.