Toyota Highlander 2016–2021 car dimensions: 4890 mm long, 1925 mm wide and 1730 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,875 kg. Braked towing is 2,268 kg.
The cabin seats seven or eight with sliding second-row seats and a fold-flat third row. Dual-zone climate control is base equipment while three-zone automatic climate is on higher grades. A 6.1-inch or 8-inch touchscreen runs the Entune system with Bluetooth and USB ports. Toyota Safety Sense P is standard, giving pre-collision automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection, lane departure alert with steering assist, dynamic radar cruise control and auto high beams. Blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert starts on XLE grades. A backup camera is standard. parking sensors and bird's-eye view camera appear only on Limited and Platinum.
Behind the third row there is 391 litres. Fold the third row for 1197 litres and both rear rows for 2370 litres of flat load space.
V6 models tow up to 2268 kg braked when fitted with the tow prep package that adds a heavy-duty radiator, engine oil cooler, transmission cooler and higher-output alternator. The four-cylinder is limited to 680 kg. Unbraked capacity is 450 kg across the range. Payload peaks near 660 kg depending on drivetrain and grade.
The package and cooling support occasional trailer or boat work. No reinforced suspension is listed for heavy loads.
The cabin is quiet thanks to acoustic windshield glass, hydraulic mounts and body sealing. Soft-touch materials and available leather or SofTex seats create a premium feel. Three-zone climate control keeps all rows comfortable. Higher grades add power multi-way front seats, heated and ventilated fronts, heated second-row seats, heated steering wheel and a panoramic moonroof for an open, relaxed space that seats seven or eight.
EPA fuel economy around 20-21 city / 26-27 highway mpg for V6 models. hybrid higher.
Toyota Care covers normal scheduled service for 2 years or 25,000 miles plus roadside assistance.
NHTSA overall 5-star safety rating.
IIHS Top Safety Pick+ with standard equipment.
Standard Toyota Safety Sense P with pre-collision, pedestrian detection, lane departure alert with steering assist, radar cruise and auto high beams.
Eight airbags and Star Safety System standard.
V6 models deliver solid real-world fuel use near the EPA figures of roughly 20 city and 26-27 highway mpg depending on drive type. Hybrids reach the high 20s combined. A stop-start system on most V6 versions helps in traffic.
Toyota Care provides no-cost factory scheduled maintenance for the first two years or 25,000 miles. Oil changes typically fall at 10,000-mile intervals when using the recommended 0W-20 oil, with tire rotations and inspections every 5,000 miles.
The Highlander earned a 5-star NHTSA overall rating and IIHS Top Safety Pick+ status. Standard kit includes eight airbags, Star Safety System stability and brake aids, backup camera and full Toyota Safety Sense P suite for collision mitigation, lane keeping and adaptive cruise.
Keeping the car means following the regular service schedule at a dealer or qualified shop to maintain the powertrain and hybrid systems where equipped. The structure and quiet cabin make daily family use straightforward and low-stress.
Length 4890 mm, Width 1925 mm, Height 1730 mm, Wheelbase 2790 mm (Highlander 2016–2021)
Sources: manufacturer data, 2017 Toyota Highlander Product Information PDF and 2017 Owner's Manual, Canadian 2016 brochure.