2020 Toyota Highlander SUV

2020 Highlander

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$34,600 MSRP From
23.5 mpg AVG, Comb.
295 hp Max. Power
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Toyota Highlander is a seven to eight-seat medium-size vehicle in the SUV category. For the 2020 model year, there are five trim-lines to choose from EPA-estimated annual regular gasoline expense is $2,400 to $2,500, which over the course of five years will cost you $2,000 in extra fuel spending. It has a 5-stars overall crash safety rating by NHTSA.

Exterior

Exterior Dimensions

Width:
Width W/O Mirrors: 76 in
Length: 194.9 in
Height: 68.1 in
Wheelbase: 112.2 in

2020 Highlander has a relatively short wheelbase ( 112.2 in) on a narrower body structure compared to vehicles of similar length and class. It is relatively heavier with curb weight of 4145 - 4450 lbs.

Interior

First Row Dimensions

Leg Room: 40.4 inHip Room: 57.2 inHead Room: 38.4 - 39.9 inShoulder Room: 59 in

Second Row Dimensions

Leg Room: 41 inHip Room: 57 inHead Room: 37.1 - 39.4 inShoulder Room: 58.4 - 58.7 in

Cargo Volume Behind Second Row Seats

48.4 ft³

2020 Highlander seats from seven to eight adults. On first-row passenger room it falls below average on all four measurements: legs, shoulders, hips, and head room. When it comes to second-row passenger room, Highlander falls below average on all four measurements: legs, shoulders, hips, and head room. Cargo volume behind second-row seats is larger than average among its peers with 48.4 cu. ft.

Full Specifications

Trim	2020 Highlander LE	2020 Highlander XLE	2020 Highlander Limited	2020 Highlander Platinum	2020 Highlander L
Configuration	3.5 L, Auto, FWD 3.5 L, Auto, All Wheel	3.5 L, Auto, FWD 3.5 L, Auto, All Wheel	3.5 L, Auto, FWD 3.5 L, Auto, All Wheel	3.5 L, Auto, FWD 3.5 L, Auto, AWD	3.5 L, Auto, FWD 3.5 L, Auto, All Wheel
Starging MSRP	$36,800	$38,400	$39,600	$41,200	$43,650	$45,600	$46,850	$48,800	$34,600	$36,200
Engine	3.5 L/211	3.5 L/211	3.5 L/211	3.5 L/211	3.5 L/211	3.5 L/211	3.5 L/211	3.5 L/211	3.5 L/211	3.5 L/211
HP	295 hp	295 hp	295 hp	295 hp	295 hp	295 hp	295 hp	295 hp	295 hp	295 hp
Drivetrain	Front Wheel Drive	All Wheel	Front Wheel Drive	All Wheel	Front Wheel Drive	All Wheel	Front Wheel Drive	All Wheel Drive	Front Wheel Drive	All Wheel
City	20 - 21 MPG	20 MPG	20 - 21 MPG	20 MPG	20 - 21 MPG	20 MPG	20 - 21 MPG	20 MPG	20 - 21 MPG	20 MPG
Highway	28 - 29 MPG	27 MPG	28 - 29 MPG	27 MPG	28 - 29 MPG	27 MPG	28 - 29 MPG	27 MPG	28 - 29 MPG	27 MPG
Combined	23 - 24 MPG	23 MPG	23 - 24 MPG	23 MPG	23 - 24 MPG	23 MPG	23 - 24 MPG	23 MPG	23 - 24 MPG	23 MPG
Annual Fuel Cost	$2,400 - $2,500		$2,400 - $2,500		$2,400 - $2,500		$2,400 - $2,500	$2,500	$2,400 - $2,500

2020 Highlander SUV comes in five trim levels, with an average price that is $1,443 more compared to its rivals. With a heavier body, and on average more powerful engine, Highlander has a class-leading fuel economy of 24 mpg.

Safety

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Front Crash Rating

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Side Crash Rating

2020 Toyota Highlander Side Pole Crash Test

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Side Pole Crash Rating

Complaints: 88
Recalls: 3

2020 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 eighty-eight complaints, which is more than the average for its rivals. There are also three recalls issued by Toyota, which by itself is a relatively high number.