Overview & Reviews

For 2011, the Toyota Highlander receives a refresh that includes restyled front and rear ends and a few more standard features. Among the latter are a 50/50-split-folding third-row seat and rear climate controls for base and SE trims. Lastly, the Sport trim level has been dropped.

• User-friendly cabin with innovative second-row seat design
• Powerful yet fuel-efficient V6
• Easy to maneuver.

• Less overall passenger and cargo space than some competitors
• Carlike refinement though not SUV utility.

User Reviews:

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  Smooth & Powerful Drivetrain. Gas Mileage disappoints - 2011 Toyota Highlander
  By spottedone - November 5 - 7:59 am

  I purchased this Highlander Limited early August and have about 2500 miles on it. I just completed a trip from Phoenix to San Diego. I bought the car for the smooth, quiet ride and performance and it has not disappointed. I had test drove an Infiniti SUV and the Acura MDX. Overall, I am happy with the car. The gas mileage has ranged from 19.4 to 22mpg. My Low fuel warning light is coming on too early with about 4.5 gal remaining in tank. This is around 322 miles which is very irritating. I think the Navigation system is too complicated as evidenced by the large instruction manual. Cargo cover installation is a pain. We really need ventilated seats in AZ.

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  Satisfied - 2011 Toyota Highlander
  By maringa - November 1 - 7:44 am

  Just received our new Toyota Highlander, Limited FWD last week. It has been a pleasure to drive, and since I bought it for my wife, I havent had much of a chance to drive it myself. Extremely comfortable, quiet and easy on the road. First tank is showing about 18.8 mpg in mixed driving. Hoping that it goes up a little as we break it in. When on a flat highway, for about 30 miles, it showed 23 mpg. Car feels bigger than what it is. Plenty of leg room in the back and front. The test will be 6 month to 1 year into the purchase - will follow-up then.

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  Comfy family hauler absent of any sporting ambitions - 2011 Toyota Highlander
  By jan57 - May 18 - 1:23 am

  My wife insisted on buying this car as a family vehicle. The car is very comfortable, quiet and has good acceleration. Its spacious, loads lots of stuff and has been reliable. Fuel economy is good for the class, but nothing to bragg about (it is after all a hulking SUV). We average about 22 miles/gallon. On the negative side, the car has prominet torque steer if you make use of only half the power, the steering is as numb as could be and the car floats more than it drives. Excitement factor is zero. Its totally incapable in snow despite its appearance. Rear visibility is very poor and the backup camera a must. Blue tooth is very basic and doesnt switch between different phones.

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  Stay away from the Pricy Nav System - 2011 Toyota Highlander
  By hondaowner56 - June 6 - 4:11 pm

  Good overall, but it doesnt mean competition is bad. If youre interested in the Nav, the only advantage youll get for $2000 extra is the bigger backup camera screen. Nav is terrible for $2000. TOYOTA MUST GIVE AWAY this nav rather than sell it. Its very old tech. Many owners also get lost because they cant park the car just to make corrections. Voice command is very ancient and limited (only 3 entries shown at a time). Save the $2000, buy the high-end portable nav, and keep the difference. Youll get better and safer guidance. I drive with the screen always off because of the frustrating User interface.