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Nice all around car
bob robinson, Littleton, NH, 04/08/2016
updated 10/17/2017
Toyota Highlander 4dr SUV (2.7L 4cyl 6A)
43 of 43 people found this review helpful
This is a great car, it gives a nice ride and performance is good also . Need to watch your speed as it goes faster than it feels so I use the cruise control on highways. We climbed Mount Washington in New Hampshire and came down the mountain using hill assist and never had to use the brakes for the whole decline of the mountain. The interior is big and the vehicle is 2 inches wider than my Toyota Tacoma. With 54,000 miles on the car it only has had regular maintenance and new set of tires. We enjoy the car very much. One thing we don't like is the third row seat can only be used for kids, as we have tryed ourselves to get into them and it was very very difficult.
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2012 HIGHANDER 2.7L i-4 w/ integrated Nav
bigdave5, Melbourne, FL, 04/20/2013
Toyota Highlander 4dr SUV (2.7L 4cyl 6A)
10 of 10 people found this review helpful
Purchased this vehicle in October 2011. Now have 27,500 miles on it and still love it as much as the day I first purchased it. Gas milage averages 23/24 around town and 26/27 on the highway. NO other SUV in this size and class gets that kind of milage. I don't need all the fancy upgrades such as leather and power seats. All I wanted was the integrated Nav systems which does a good job for the most part. It has all the power/pep I need for living in big flat Florida! I highly recommend this vehicle.
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2012- Dependable, comfortable vehicle.
Rick James! (seriously), Marietta, GA, 12/25/2022
Toyota Highlander 4dr SUV (2.7L 4cyl 6A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
I go through a lot of cars; this was one of my favorites. I had the 2012 with a 4-cylinder engine. Surprisingly, the 4 cylinder did the job I needed it to. A V6 would have been nice, but I took this thing all over the country, and it served me well. One of the things people complain about is the 3rd row. No, an adult may not want to sit back there for a 10 hour trip, but it's not as bad as folks say it is. If the front 2 seats and the 2nd row captains chairs are positioned properly, everyone, including the 3rd row passengers, can be plenty comfortable. I've sat back there for extended times and been just fine. Folks like to complain. Another gripe I've heard folks mention is the oil leak notorious on the 4-cylinder model. I had a little experience with this as well, but again, it was nothing earth-shattering. I purchased mine when it already had 119,000 miles on it, and I didn't notice any leak until about 150k miles. I traded it in when it had 205k miles on it, and the oil leak was never a huge issue. I might put a quart in once per month, and it was fine. When I traded it in a 205k miles, it was still running as strong as when I bought it. I would have kept it longer but couldn't pass up on the trade-in value at the time. I bought it for 11k in 2017. I traded it for 9k in 2021. What an incredible testament to Toyota's quality. It was one of the most comfortable vehicles I've ever driven. I regularly took it from Atlanta to northern Ohio, and it never gave me an issue; even took it on a trip right before trading it in, and I never worried about it breaking down. If you're looking for a dependable vehicle with plenty of room, comfort, and a fairly quiet interstate ride, the 2012 Highlander would be a great decision.
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2012 Toyota Highlander (2.7L 4cyl) w/ Nav.7 17'alloy wheels
bigdave5, Tallahassee, FL, 10/03/2011
Toyota Highlander 4dr SUV (2.7L 4cyl 6A)
51 of 91 people found this review helpful
After researching and driving Kia, Hyundai, and Toyota, I decided on the 2012 Toyota Highlander. The Kia and Hyundai models were decent vehicles and have greatly improved in recent years, but bottom line - they are NOT equal in build quality, long-term reliability and value of a Toyota! Yes, the Highlander is more expensive (and a bit larger) than the Kia/Hyundai counterparts, but in the end its worth the extra money. I chose the 2.7L VVT i-4 engine coupled with a 6-speed automatic tr. It has plenty of pep and decent gas milage. I am 6ft 4 and it is the most comfortable vehicle I have ever driven. In the end, I am extremely happy with my decision. Toyota is the best value, hands down
2012 Highlander 2.7L 4 Cyl w/ Tech Package & Leather
txag1995, Euless, TX, 10/17/2011
Toyota Highlander 4dr SUV (2.7L 4cyl 6A)
124 of 308 people found this review helpful
We just bought a 2012 Highlander with the 4cyl engine. We chose the Tech Package and then had the dealer add leather interior. Our priorities on this purchase were 1. Reliability 2. Fuel Efficiency 3. 3rd Row 4. Value 5. Comfort/Style We cross shopped with Ford Edge, Explorer, Pilot, Venza, Crosstour, Buick Enclave, GMC Acadia, CX-9, CPO RX-350, and 4Runner. We really liked the Buick Enclave but it was expensive and real world gas mileage was under 20 avg. The Pilot EX-L was cheaper, had more features but was noisy and rode rough. The Venza, Crosstour, and Edge were too small. 4Runner was awesome just not good enough gas mileage. In the end it was between the RX-350 and Highlander.