by Aiden Eksteen
With over two decades to refine the recipe for success, the now fourth-generation 2021 Toyota Highlander continues to offer polished performance, versatility, practicality, and leading safety and reliability standards. Its long-standing excellence and continued refinement have led the Highlander to become the best-selling midsize SUV in the USA. Though significantly enhanced and modernized for the current market, Toyota still upholds the same winning recipe. Beneath the modish hood of the 2021 Highlander is a naturally aspirated 6-cylinder engine that churns out up to 295-horsepower for the SUV's front- or all-wheel drivetrains. A lot of exceptional sport-utility vehicles have entered the fray to do battle in he popular classification, so the Highlander SUV's competition is tougher than ever before. TheKia Telluride,Hyundai Palisade, andHonda Pilotare all also very compelling options, so does the Highlander still have what it takes to remain at the top?
The big news is the addition of the Toyota Highlander XSE model, a designation generally reserved for sportier models. To differentiate it from the rest of the range, Toyota adds black exterior accents, model-specific 20-inch alloys, and a sportier suspension setup. All models now feature projector LED lights as standard, and Toyota's Safety Sense 2.5+ is also standard across the range. This safety suite includes pedestrian detection, road sign assist, and dynamic radar cruise control.
See trim levels and configurations:
Trim | Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain | Price (MSRP) |
---|---|---|---|---|
L |
3.5L V6 Gas |
8-Speed Automatic |
Front-Wheel Drive
All-Wheel Drive |
$35,085 |
LE |
3.5L V6 Gas |
8-Speed Automatic |
Front-Wheel Drive
All-Wheel Drive |
$37,285 |
Hybrid LE |
2.5L Inline-4 Hybrid |
Continuously Variable Automatic (CVT) |
Front-Wheel Drive
All-Wheel Drive |
$38,735 |
XLE |
3.5L V6 Gas |
8-Speed Automatic |
Front-Wheel Drive
All-Wheel Drive |
$40,085 |
Hybrid XLE |
2.5L Inline-4 Hybrid |
Continuously Variable Automatic (CVT) |
Front-Wheel Drive
All-Wheel Drive |
$41,535 |
2021年丰田汉兰达也许是最接近的thing the perfect 5-door family SUV at a very reasonable price. It just ticks all the right boxes when it comes to what the savvy family head would look for safe and comfortable family traveling. It's a good-looking vehicle, too, but one that prioritizes comfort and convenience above all else. It delivers solid performance and good fuel economy returns, its ride is quiet and refined, and if you need to tow anything under 5,000 lbs, it'll do it with ease. There are all the features a family could need as well as a comprehensive array of driver aids and safety systems. The interior is spacious and comfortable, barring the third-row seats, but when are grandad and grandma ever relegated to the hindmost quarters?
在深入回顾2021年丰田Highlander, both the NHTSA and the IIHS availed the nameplate with superb ratings and even a Top Safety Pick+ award. That standard is matched by Toyota's firmly established proclivity for long-term reliability.
Though not the most fun or engaging car to drive, the Highlander is one of the most pragmatic cars money can buy. It's comfortable, safe, and dependable - ideal for an family.
With the 2021 Toyota Highlander SUV's price coming in at $35,085 and topping off at $49,190, it's clear that there's a fair amount of choice for this model year. As is typically the case, we'd recommend going for one of the mid-spec models where one can find the most value for their money. Not quite so coincidentally, this is where Toyota positioned the all-new XSE model, which, with its sporty adornments and luxury features, is a really compelling option. It comes fitted with LED headlights, a mesh grille and sportier bumper, black roof rails, fanciful 20-inch alloy wheels, and a twin-tip exhaust. It also comes standard with keyless entry, push-button start, a power-adjustable driver's seat, heated front seats, leather seating upholstery, and tri-zone automatic climate control.
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