2025 Toyota Highlander Consumer Reviews
Pricing
LE - $41,815 MSRP
Edmunds suggests you pay
$40,358Prices based on sales in OH thru 9/15/25
Final assembly in USA
We have a limited number of reviews for the 2025 Highlander, so we've included reviews for other years of the Highlander since its last redesign.
Toyota Fans: Great Highlander Upgrade
Tom, 08/31/2024
2024 Toyota Highlander XLE 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
We’ve had Toyotas for 25 years, so I’ll be commenting from that perspective. Pros: Performance: The four-cylinder turbo / 8 speed transmission combination has plenty of power, and no discernible turbo lag. It responds more quickly than our 2012 Camry V6, which I didn’t believe was possible for an SUV that is definitely heavier. I was wary of an eight speed transmission, but the power flows very smoothly. The ride is smooth, but not mushy, and it corners well, with very little body roll. The interior noise is not quite as quiet as our 2012 Camry XLE. Instrumentation: This is my first new car in a while, so I was also concerned about how complicated the controls would be. I was pleased to find that the climate controls all have dedicated physical switches and buttons (don’t have to go through the touchscreen). The AC is definitely strong enough to cool things down quickly. The satellite radio settings on the touchscreen are fairly straightforward, and the steering wheel controls for changing channels and volume are easy to use. The displays for the other settings are a little complex, but I could figure all of them out over time without needing to look at the manual. Safety: The advanced safety and driver aids are also easy to enable, and very helpful. The blindspot detection and the cross traffic detection when backing up have both been tremendously effective (to warn of potential collisions). Seating: I am big and tall (6’4”), but I can fit easily in the XLE model (with the sunroof) with no problems. The full power seats for both driver and passenger are great. The only model I could find had captain’s chairs for the rear seats, which are fine, and fold completely flat for additional rear storage, but I would’ve preferred to get the bench seat option. The soft gray leatherette seat material is distinctly cooler in the sun than the tan leather seats of our older Camry, and feels fine. App: I wasn’t expecting to have an iPhone app with my new SUV, but this one has been very handy. You can lock/unlock and remote start the car via Wi-Fi (after the 3 month introductory period, there’s a small fee to keep that enabled). Cons: 3rd Row Seating: I didn’t buy this car for the third row seating, so it doesn’t bother me about tiny and insufficient it is. It folds completely flat, and will stay that way. Rear Storage: The fold flat third seat raises the floor for all storage in the back compared with my older 2006 Highlander. The more sculpted outside shape also consumes some internal storage space. Having said that, there is still plenty of room to haul things from the garden center or to the recycling location. Conclusion: I’m very very happy with this car, Which I feel is in line with the best characteristics of the previous Toyota we’ve owned.
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Sweet Ride
Rick B, 03/02/2024
2024 Toyota Highlander Limited 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
2 of 8 people found this review helpful
I have had Many new cars in my 80 years. This is definitely one of the BEST.
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Toyotaling my way
Deborah R., 03/07/2025
2023 Toyota Highlander XLE 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
1 of 3 people found this review helpful
I like how high it sits and that it can transport up to 8 people. I wish the trunk was bigger.
Miss the radio
Jfl, 01/23/2024
2024 Toyota Highlander XLE 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
1 of 3 people found this review helpful
I don't like the communication set up for radio/phone - awkward to use easily...
High on the Highlander!
Deborah Ellis , 01/07/2023
2023 Toyota Highlander Limited 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
3 of 13 people found this review helpful
This is our second Highlander. We bought a 2013 that we traded in on our 2023. Our 2013 was working as well as the day we bought it but we wanted an upgrade and we certainly got it with the 2023. We love everything about this car.
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