The 2021 Toyota Highlander is larger than last year’s model by 2.2 cubic feet and features a spacious interior. Behind the third row sits 16 cubic feet of cargo space. With the rear seats folded down, the area expands to 84.3 cubic feet. Offering the longest cabin space in its class, there are plenty of small hidden storage compartments strategically placed throughout the cabin.
The stylish updated exterior design is visually appealing, allowing for a commanding presence on the roadways. The larger size boasts well-defined side panels and an impressive front end grille that received a new model year facelift.
Autotrader stated the Highlander is “among the most recommendable 3-row midsize SUVs, with superb practicality, strong resale values, and an impeccable reputation for reliability.” The exterior design is suitably edgy for contemporary tastes, with an assertive front end enlivened by LED headlights, plus well-defined side panels. Inside, a stylized dashboard puts a neatly integrated touchscreen and supporting controls at its center. Not so visually arresting but still useful are the recessed cargo trays along the dashboard’s base.
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, Amazon Alexa, and satellite radio are all standard across the range. So is Driver Easy Speak, a feature that broadcasts the driver’s voice through the rear speakers. Also standard throughout and perhaps one of the strongest arguments in the 2021 Highlander’s favor (along with solid reliability and robust resale values) is the set of driver aids known as Toyota Safety Sense 2.5. This includes automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection, adaptive cruise control, lane tracing assistance, lane departure warning with steering assistance, automatic high beams, and road sign recognition.
Fuel consumption estimates are 20 miles per gallon in the city, 28 mpg on the highway, and 23 mpg in combined driving (FWD) or 20 mpg city/27 mpg hwy/23 mpg combined (AWD). The 2021 Highlander also has a hybrid option, which puts fuel consumption at 36 mpg city/35 mpg highway/36 mpg combined (FWD) or 35 mpg city/35 mpg hwy/35 mpg combined (AWD).
The all-new Highlander offers solid reliability along with a strong resale value, making the 2021 model not only bigger but better than ever. At Newburgh Toyota, we invite you to come test drive one of these beauties! It’s also a great time to buy, because Toyotathon is on! For a limited time, get 1.9% APR financing for 60 months. Contact us for more information!
