2016 Toyota Highlander SUV

2016 Highlander

Overview
Exterior
Interior
Trims
Safety
Image Gallery
Competition

$30,490 MSRP From
21 mpg AVG, Comb.
8 Max. Occupancy
     Safety Rating
97 Gallery
Toyota Highlander is a seven to eight-seat medium-size vehicle in the SUV category. For the 2016 model year, there are five trim-lines to choose from with two different gas engines that produce from 185 to 270 horsepower. EPA-estimated annual regular gasoline expense is $2,600 to $2,850, which over the course of five years will cost you $3,750 in extra fuel spending. It has a 5-stars overall crash safety rating by NHTSA.

2016 Toyota Highlander LE / LE Plus

2016 Toyota Highlander XLE

2016 Toyota Highlander Limited / Limited Platinum

Exterior

Exterior Dimensions

Width: -
Width W/O Mirrors: 75.8 in
Length: 191.1 in
Height: 68.1 - 70.1 in
Wheelbase: 109.8 in

2016 Highlander has a relatively short wheelbase ( 109.8 in) and a wider body structure compared to vehicles of similar length and class. It is relatively heavier with curb weight of 4134 - 4508 lbs.

Interior

First Row Dimensions

Leg Room: 44.2 inHip Room: 57.2 inHead Room: 39.5 - 40.7 inShoulder Room: 59.3 in

Second Row Dimensions

Leg Room: 38.4 inHip Room: 57.1 inHead Room: 37.8 - 39.9 inShoulder Room: 59.6 in

Cargo Volume Behind Second Row Seats

42 - 42.3 ft³

2016 Highlander seats from seven to eight adults. It has class-leading first-row passenger room on only two measurements - legs and head - and larger than average room for first-row passengers on shoulders and hips. When it comes to second-row passenger room, Highlander ia a class-leader on only one measurement - hips - and has a larger than average room for second-row passengers on legs, shoulders, and head. Cargo volume behind second-row seats is larger than average among its peers with 42 - 42.3 cu. ft.

Full Specifications

Trim	2016 Highlander LE	2016 Highlander LE Plus	2016 Highlander XLE	2016 Highlander Limited	2016 Highlander Limited Platinum
Configuration	2.7 L, Auto, FWD 3.5 L, Auto, FWD 3.5 L, Auto, AWD	3.5 L, Auto, FWD 3.5 L, Auto, AWD	3.5 L, Auto, FWD 3.5 L, Auto, AWD	3.5 L, Auto, FWD 3.5 L, Auto, AWD	3.5 L, Auto, FWD 3.5 L, Auto, AWD
Starging MSRP	$30,490	$32,015	$33,475	$34,395	$35,855	$37,315	$38,775	$40,915	$42,375	$43,530	$44,990
Engine	2.7L Inline-4	3.5L V-6	3.5L V-6	3.5L V-6	3.5L V-6	3.5L V-6	3.5L V-6	3.5L V-6	3.5L V-6	3.5L V-6	3.5L V-6
HP	185 hp	270 hp	270 hp	270 hp	270 hp	270 hp	270 hp	270 hp	270 hp	270 hp	270 hp
Drivetrain	Front Wheel Drive	Front Wheel Drive	All Wheel Drive	Front Wheel Drive	All Wheel Drive	Front Wheel Drive	All Wheel Drive	Front Wheel Drive	All Wheel Drive	Front Wheel Drive	All Wheel Drive
City	20 MPG	19 MPG	18 MPG	19 MPG	18 MPG	19 MPG	18 MPG	19 MPG	18 MPG	19 MPG	18 MPG
Highway	25 MPG	25 MPG	24 MPG	25 MPG	24 MPG	25 MPG	24 MPG	25 MPG	24 MPG	25 MPG	24 MPG
Combined	22 MPG	21 MPG	20 MPG	21 MPG	20 MPG	21 MPG	20 MPG	21 MPG	20 MPG	21 MPG	20 MPG
Annual Fuel Cost	$2,600	$2,700	$2,850	$2,700	$2,850	$2,700	$2,850	$2,700	$2,850	$2,700	$2,850

2016 Highlander SUV comes in five trim levels, with an average price that is $425 more compared to its rivals. With a heavier body, and on average less powerful engine, Highlander has higher-than-average combined fuel economy of 21 mpg.

Safety

    

Front Crash Rating

    

Side Crash Rating

2016 Toyota Highlander Side Pole Crash Test

    

Side Pole Crash Rating

Complaints: 95
Recalls: 3

2016 Highlander SUV has a 5-star NHTSA overall crash safety rating, which is higher than the average among other competing models. Furthermore, it has higher than average ratings for all three crash tests: Front, Side, and Side Plole. Customers have filed ninety-five complaints, which is less than the average for its rivals. There are also three recalls issued by Toyota, which by itself is a relatively low number.