Used 2006 Toyota Highlander Sport 4dr SUV AWD w/3rd Row (3.3L 6cyl 5A) Consumer Reviews
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Most boring & best vehicle I have owned
Andy S., 11/20/2009
Toyota Highlander Sport 4dr SUV AWD w/3rd Row (3.3L 6cyl 5A)
20 of 23 people found this review helpful
Our Highlander has been nothing but flawless. Not a single warranty issue and it does an excellent job as our family vehicle. The only thing I would have done different was not get the 3rd row seat. It was never used once in the almost 4 years I have owned it. Also, if you want to buy a first generation Highlander, I highly recommend getting a 2005-2007 model. This was after the Minor Model change and the interior is much better than the 2004 and earlier models.
My 06 Highlander sport
ron, 10/04/2006
Toyota Highlander Sport 4dr SUV AWD w/3rd Row (3.3L 6cyl 5A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
I love my 06 Highlander Sport v6. Drives like a dream with precise handling and very much a carlike ride. I like the firm but not choppy ride. The sport tuned suspension provides a very nice and predictable handling experience. Corners beautifully, and the acceleration of the V6 is powerful, yet provides decent mpg. My Highlander now has 3000 miles on it and my mpg overall city/hwy is 20mpg. I've been getting around 22.5 on the hwy. I love my highlander and happy I made the choice of owning one.
So So SUV
bobby04, 05/09/2008
Toyota Highlander Sport 4dr SUV AWD w/3rd Row (3.3L 6cyl 5A)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
Purchased this vehicle in 2006 for my wife. After about 2 months we realized that this vehicle is not for us. It has the V6 but is very underpowered. It will hardly get out of it's own way. The seating is very uncomfortable. The most disappointing feature for us is the traction control feature. This cannot be turned off. While in light sand at the beach, the traction control locked up all wheels with the brakes as the wheels wanted to spin. This also happened in an icy condition last winter. Very disappointing. The quality of the vehicle is typical Toyota. It will probably outlast us all. If you are considering a Highlander, think about how you will use it and what your expectations are.
My Sport
Jennifer Walthall, 06/05/2006
Toyota Highlander Sport 4dr SUV AWD w/3rd Row (3.3L 6cyl 5A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Love it! Drives like a Camry and just as quiet, luxurious and comfortable too. Handles well in all situations. Just all-around great performance! Stereo, air conditioning and heating are incredible in sound and performance. Everything it's cracked up to be.
Nice SUV, but the newer model is nicer
Brian, 10/28/2009
Toyota Highlander Sport 4dr SUV AWD w/3rd Row (3.3L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
We purchased a 2006 Highlander to replace our 2000 Blazer. We chose to go with the Highlander because we wanted improved fuel economy, but still with a V6/4WD combination. We also were impressed with the safety ratings on the Highlander. Now, the Blazer was OUTSTANDING in the snow, and only time will tell if the Highlander will do well in the snow too. The power delivery from the V6 was better than I expected, but having also test-driven a 2008 model (expensive) it lags in comparison. The transmission is seamlessly smooth, and the suspension in the Sport package makes the vehicle more fun to drive. The third row really only provides adequate room for children, but it is nice to have.