2015 Toyota Highlander: Real World Review
As the week went on, the Highlander grew on me exponentially. Its bland styling somehow appeared more defined, and the cabin’s function over form won me over entirely: from the infotainment screen that behaves intuitively; to theCar Dvd Player on the back of the headrests that kept whiny kids occupied; to the safety package that granted me goodies such as lane departure assist, pre-collision warnings and adaptive cruise control. While on the surface it may not be visible, all these things enhanced the time I spent with the vehicle.
Would I Buy It With My Own Money? The Highlander Hybrid I tested was expensive, and while I didn’t much care for it aesthetically, Toyota has done a wonderful job in delivering an SUV that works precisely as intended. If I was in the market, the Highlander would be high up on my shopping list — although the Dodge Durango may win-out when all is said and done. Alex Lloyd.
What is it? 2015 Toyota Highlander —two- or all-wheel-drive, seven-passenger SUV
Price as tested: $51,820, for an AWD Highlander Hybrid Limited
Competitors: Ford Explorer, Chevrolet Traverse, Kia Sorento, Dodge Durango, GMC Acadia, Nissan Pathfinder
Alternatives: Infiniti QX60, Acura MDX, Buick Enclave
Pros: Feels solid and well built; loaded with tech
Cons: Nondescript styling both inside and out; lacks trunk space when using third row
For 50 grand, you want a car that looks its worth. You want a car that says, “I’m doing OK and this is my reward.” You want a car that makes you feel special when you wrap your hands around the plush steering wheel. You want it to be something you’re proud of.
At least, that’s what I assumed, until I spent a week with the Toyota Highlander Hybrid. It’s an SUV that won’t garner much attention (in pictures it appears more muscular than in reality). It also won’t make you feel particularly special, or proud. It just gets on with its job; handles its business — in a way that’s more competent than many of its rivals.
That’s Toyota in a nutshell. It’s successful not because it builds wonderfully engaging, passionate cars. People buy Toyotas because they’re dependable and practical. And yet auto enthusiasts have tagged the Japanese carmaker as being beige and boring.
Is it justified? Maybe. But then it depends on which demographic you reside within. As someone with four kids,it needs a Car Dvd in the car.
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