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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  GreatNewSUV - 2002 Toyota Highlander
  By DrivingHIGHlander - July 22 - 2:00 am

  I spent months looking for a new car & drove every SUV out there! Borrom line- its hard to beat the Toyota reliability & the amount of vehicle I could purchase for the price! Broguht my Highlander home & it seemed like I owned it forever. Controls are so functional --its just layed out logically. The ride is incredibly smooth , handling is great, and front seats are very comfortable. I drive the AWD 4 cyl- and the motor is not undersized as I thought it might be. Its got plenty of oommph when I need it. Great attention to detail! Vast amounts of cargo space in this one! Three adults fit great in the back seat too.

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  Gas mileage? - 2002 Toyota Highlander
  By donna - July 22 - 2:00 am

  I won a 99 RX300 and 01 Pathfinder.My husband is not very happy with the large blind spot or the gas mileage on the PF and wants to sell it and get possibly a Highlander.What is the mileage you owners are getting? What did you pay for a loaded Ltd edition? Im in NY. Thanks.

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  owning the Highlander - 2002 Toyota Highlander
  By foozy8933 - July 22 - 2:00 am

  I am now at 6 months ownership with the highlander. I find it one of the most enjoyable vehicles I have owned including luxury sedans. Power could be improved somewhat and milage is low. Otherwise a real gem. Performance in snow and ice is super. I will definitely get another in a year or so.

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  Buy a Highlander!! - 2002 Toyota Highlander
  By Dewey - July 22 - 2:00 am

  This car in the most comfortable and fun to drive automobile I have ever owned. All features are within easy reach.

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  2002 Toyota Highlander - 2002 Toyota Highlander
  By R. Gibson - June 4 - 10:00 am

  We have only had the Highlander for one week and have driven about 450 miles. This SUV is very smooth and quiet; very little wind noise and low levels of road noise even on concrete pavement. It handles very well with its tight turning radius and is easy to maneuver in a parking lot. Front seat comfort is excellent with the optional 8-way power seat. We traded in a 99 RAV 4 for the Highlander; there is no comparison between these two SUVs. So far, we could not be more pleased with this purchase

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  Reliable - 2002 Toyota Highlander
  By Brooke - May 22 - 7:03 pm

  This is the best vehicle I have ever owned. In its 106K miles and counting, Ive never had to do a single mechanical repair on it. Just brakes and tires! Its fully loaded and has all the bells and whistles I need. Drives smoothly, corners well and has plenty of cargo room. Its comfortable too. I miss my arm rest when I drive my husbands car or a rental.

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  Solid SUV - 2002 Toyota Highlander
  By john543 - May 13 - 1:03 am

  Very Well built, no problems

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  4 Cyl. 2WD great economy SUV. - 2002 Toyota Highlander
  By Cal. Highlander - April 27 - 3:23 am

  The Highlander is very easy to drive (not as easy as compact SUVs such as CRVs) considering its size. It is a lot easier to drive than a 4Runner or an Excursion. The steering is light enough so the car doesnt feel heavy. And there is not an overall sense of "bulkiness" when changing lanes, backing up, etc... The 4 Cyl. 2WD only feels slightly less powerful than the SR5 V6 4Runner. But, you should test drive both, back to back, before you decide if the 4 cyl. Highlander is powerful enough. I would not recommend getting the 4WD option with the 4 cyl. Highlander. It would weigh down the vehicle dramatically causing it to feel a tad sluggish.

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  Grear Car - 2002 Toyota Highlander
  By DG - February 21 - 7:46 pm

  Bought my Highlander as certified used with 17k in 2003. Great reliability. Highly recommend if looking for dependable transportation with limited servicing. Would buy another.

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  Oops! Its missing a few things - 2002 Toyota Highlander
  By avaddict - January 27 - 10:00 am

  Missing things taken for granted in top trim lines;Auto dim rear view mirror; compass;more features/info on travel computer;tonneau cover vibrates with sun roof open;at price, better tires. Still trying to figure out cruise control;O/D lock-out button engaged accidently;Delivered with drift-left (tire pressure).Thats it after 2 mo. GOOD STUFF:Great fit & finish inside/out;excelent paint;Front seats (leather)very comfortable,good adjustment range; very happy with premium radio/cd system.Good gas mileage 21-22 city,31 hwy.Dont need a Town&Country mini-van anymore but like the seating height & car-like drive,someextra room for vacationing? This vehicle is just right.