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One of the few best SUVS out there
2stiches, 05/12/2015
updated 05/15/2018
2015 Toyota Highlander Limited 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
57 of 62 people found this review helpful
I have now owned the Highlander for 3 years.I have really settled into this vehicle. I like very much,(you know you really like a car when your not looking at other vehicles when driving).The things I like about this car are ,the quiet comfortable ride,nice seats, very roomy interior, smooth transmission and the car has good pep when you step on the gas, no squeaks or rattles any where in car.It has a pop up rear glass hatch which I think is a must have,(how else are you going to get lumber or anything long home from the store.(very few suvs have this feature) What I have come to dislike is the jerking motions when going over rode imperfections, you are constantly jerking side to side (mildly) on lousy roads ,it does not have 4 wheel independant suspension. I suspected the problem was from the 19" tires that they put on the Limited and my suspicions were right because last winter I bought 18" rims and snow tires and the side to side mild jerking motions were gone. The 3 lower models under the limited come with 18" wheels, XLE, LE plus, LE . If you buy the Limited you might notice this or you might not. I brought the car in for service for that reason and the service adviser gave me a look like it,s me not the car, my wife doesn,t notice it but I sure do, anyways, I have come to accept it for the 8 months that the 19" wheels are on the car, in the winter the 18" snows are on and the side to side motion is gone. The JBL upgrade stereo system is acceptable but not great, God forbid that Toyota would put a Bose system in their cars and consumers could have their cake and eat it too.I would rate this car a B+ ,if you want the best try the Audi large suv or Mercedes GL450 their only $25 to $45,000 more! Haaa All in all this suv is still one of the best out there, but it could use improvment
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monty landers, 12/01/2015
updated 06/01/2017
2015 Toyota Highlander XLE 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
16 of 17 people found this review helpful
very nice vehicle. comfortable, reliable, responsive. versus the honda accord sedan I had before, the handling is a little loose -primarily steering creep. when you hit passing gear, surge is scarry. although you have backup camera and side mirrors, there are blind spots and no bright backup light. i was also surprised that a cargo cover was not standard. had to buy one for $140.
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2015 Toyota Highlander for sale near you
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Can't get past the buzzing any I'm not alone!
K Sugarman, 11/09/2015
2015 Toyota Highlander XLE 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
50 of 57 people found this review helpful
We too have one of the vehicles which makes an incredibly annoying intermittent buzzing sounds. The dealer has blown us off, pretending like the sound is normal, but it's totally unacceptable. Toyota customer support has been no help at all! Thanks to the Internet, we know we are not crazy or alone like Toyota wants us to think we are. I STRONGLY recommend reading these forums before buying a Highlander or Sienna: http://www.toyotanation.com/forum/333-3rd-generation-2014/1077937-weird-vibrating-buzzing-noise.html http://www.siennachat.com/forum/193-problems-maintenance-repair/228201-2015-xle-sienna-humming-buzzing-noise-dash.html http://toyotaowners.net/toyota-forum/showthread.php?t=24778 http://www.aboutautomobile.com/Complaint/2015/Toyota/Highlander/10715419 http://www.toyotanation.com/forum/333-3rd-generation-2014/1092585-new-2015-ltd-strange-sound-coming-dash-area.html
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4 Cylinder gets great Mileage!
Tim Fisk, 07/23/2015
updated 01/30/2018
2015 Toyota Highlander LE 4dr SUV (2.7L 4cyl 6A)
26 of 29 people found this review helpful
I bought the base model LE Highlander and I am impressed with it, especially the suspension and drivetrain. It is very smooth, quiet, and fuel efficient. The four cylinder model has all the power you need, as I have never had a lead foot. I got great mileage above the EPA 20 -25 mpg advertised. I averaged 26.2 mpg on a 3600 mile trip. By keeping your foot out of the gas, you can achieve good results and still do 70-80mph on the Interstate. It handles well and has good control in rain and mountains. The climate control system is superior and I liked everything about this vehicle, except the cloth seats could be better quality. My wife complained that the side mirrors are too big, but I like them as is. As an old geezer I don't really care about the new computer technology gizmos and this base model suits my needs admirably. After comparing numerous mid sized SUV models, I chose this vehicle because I have had good luck with Toyotas. This is my fourth. 1/23/17 update: Had car for One and a half years. 12,600 on odometer. Still impressed. Only complaint is 4 cylinder on cruise control can't hold top gear on slight inclines at freeway speed. It constantly power downshifts at 75-80mph, which keeps me honest and ticketless. The comfort of the suspension is still awesome. It is mainly my wifes car and she gets 18-22 mpg around the city 'cause she likes to juice it more than me. Very satisfied owner. 1/26/18 update: Vehicle is still going strong. 24K on odometer. Moved to the Rockies, car handles high altitude and snow very well. No problems at all. Still, it's a mom bomb that rides like a cadillac so I'm happy with it. Starts right up in cold weather (-5 degrees), warms up quickly, and the snow feature keeps you from slipping on packed snow on the road. I think front wheel drive is 90 percent as good as all wheel drive if you don't get too crazy with dirt roads, mud, and snow. Overall, the vehicle is holding up very well with the limited abuse I subject it to. It is a good value for a base model.
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Too Many Pages in Manuals.
James Lawson, 11/20/2015
updated 05/25/2018
2015 Toyota Highlander Limited Platinum 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
14 of 15 people found this review helpful
My greatest complaint is the Manuals for the Highlander and the Navigation with aids are not updated to current models. My Highlander Manual referred me to a page in which the compass was located in the rearview mirror. After an exhausting search of the Manuals I emailed Toyota Customer Service and two days later I get the info that there is not a compass in the rearview mirror. I am sure there are other shortcomings in the over 1100 pages of manual, however, updates should be done when the year changes on the vehicle. On the positive side, the suspension is great, the cabin is quiet, and vehicle as a whole far exceeds any criticism I read before purchasing this vehicle. UPDATE: I remain overwhelmed with the volume of info in the manuals. So many things I have simply given up on as I don't need them for the operation of the vehicle After 2 1/2 years, my assessment remains the same about the manual. During this time I have put over 20,000 miles without the hint of any mechanical failure. There have been "O" repair to this vehicle. In my opinion, it is one of the best, if not the best, SUV on the road. Highly recommended and my next purchase will be the Toyota Highlander.
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