Used 2011 Toyota Highlander Base SUV Review
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3rd Toyota purchase
rma581, Kings Park, NY, 04/01/2011
2011 Toyota Highlander 4dr SUV (2.7L 4cyl 6A)
I purchased this SUV 5 days ago. after driving 390 miles
I calculated 27.8 MPG after my 1st tank fill, 70% hy 30% city driving. The 4cyl is a little noisy in the lower gears as oppose to the v6 however it performs well.
I purchased the base model with the tech package option. (a must to have if you own a IPOD) I have 3 kids & decided to choose this model when Toyota changed the 3rd row … on the 2011 Highlander from a single row to a split. This allows my son to sit in the back with the other seat down for more storage.
Take the High road with a Highlander!
frannie, San Tan Valley, AZ, 01/26/2016
2011 Toyota Highlander 4dr SUV (2.7L 4cyl 6A)
Highlanders are such a dependable and safe vehicle.
I have had mine for almost five years and it has been 100% trouble free - 100%
Friends and neighbors are constantly taking both Swedish and American models into the shop.
Not with a Toyota - you can depend on a Toyota, day after day, week after week, year after year.
First Toyota I have owned. I will always own a Toyota!
Very Nice Vehicle
indianadad, North Smithfield, RI, 03/29/2011
2011 Toyota Highlander 4dr SUV (2.7L 4cyl 6A)
We bought this car 9 days ago and have managed to put about 500 miles on it with a long Spring Break weekend included.
So far we are averaging about 23 MPG city and 27 MPG highway, so it is beating my gas mileage expectations for choosing the 4 cylinder.
This is a pretty powerful 4 cylinder, so it performs very well - even with it packed with family and luggage.
If you test drive one, … you will be pleased.
There is a little bit of noise at low gears, but the 6 speed makes it pretty quiet afterwards.
This base model has everything I actually use on a car, so we are happy. The interior is very pleasant and the looks outside are very sharp, especially with all of the chrome.
Good buy!
1st SUV
Sacuraman, 11/10/2010
2011 Toyota Highlander 4dr SUV (2.7L 4cyl 6A)
1st time driving/purchasing an SUV. Major selling point is the 3rd row seats for the kids. Purchased w/ the Tech package which I recommend for comfort and some bells and whistles over the basic w/o options- also the tow package increases towing to a functional 3500 lbs. So far drove about 400 miles- 50% hwy and 50% city- according to the mileage display, averaging ~27 miles/gallon. I4 … engine and transmission is geared for surprisingly good acceleration for a 4 cylinder/medium SUV. Only complaint is the speedometer reads about 3 miles greater than my GPS speed.
Edmunds Summary Review of the 2011 Toyota Highlander Base SUV
Pros & Cons
- Pro:Powerful yet fuel-efficient V6
- Pro:user-friendly cabin with innovative second-row seat design
- Pro:easy to maneuver.
- Con:Less overall passenger and cargo space than some competitors
- Con:carlike refinement though not SUV utility.
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