2018 Toyota Highlander Limited
Toyota Highlander Details
V6, 3.5L
Blizzard Pearl
FWD
Gasoline
141,891 Miles
Black
4C205A
5TDYZRFH6JS237469
Limited
Features & Options
- Cargo Cover
- Coolant Temperature Warning Warnings And Reminders
- Low Oil Pressure Warnings And Reminders
- Lamp Failure Warnings And Reminders
- Front Automatic Emergency Braking
- Front Pedestrian Automatic Emergency Braking
- Pedestrian Detection Pre-collision Warning System
- 4.2 In. Instrument Cluster Screen Size
- 8 In. Infotainment Screen Size
- Power Sunshade Moonroof / Sunroof
- Height Driver Seat Power Adjustments
- Surround View Camera System
- Lane Keeping Assist
- Visual Warning Pre-collision Warning System
- Audible Warning Pre-collision Warning System
- Color Ambient Lighting
- Aluminum Alloy Wheels
- Entune Infotainment
- Roadside Assistance Driver Assistance App
- Vehicle Location Smart Device App Function
- Yelp Connected In-car Apps
- Facebook Connected In-car Apps
- Slacker Internet Radio App
- IHeartRadio Internet Radio App
- Gracenote Internet Radio App
- Pandora Internet Radio App
- Chrome Roof Rails
- Passenger Front Seat Cushion Airbags
- Voice Operated Electronic Messaging Assistance
- With Read Function Electronic Messaging Assistance
- LED Daytime Running Lights
- Auto Start/stop
- Dual Front Impact Absorbing Seats
- Rear Cross Traffic Alert
- Leatherette Third Row Seat Upholstery
- Touch Screen Display Radio
- Bluetooth Auxiliary Audio Input
- Drive Mode Selector
- Voice Operated Radio
- Power Panoramic Moonroof / Sunroof
- In Dash Rearview Monitor
- Third Row Emergency Locking Retractors
- Tilt/slide Moonroof / Sunroof
- 825 Watts
- Trunk Release Multi-function Remote
- SiriusXM Satellite Radio
- Rear Crumple Zones
- Front Crumple Zones
- Flat Third Row Seat Folding
- Touch-sensitive Controls
- Front Emergency Locking Retractors
- Sliding Rear Seat
- Chrome Accents Rear Bumper Color
- IPod/iPhone Auxiliary Audio Input
- Trip Odometer
- Auto On/off Headlights
- Accessory Hook Storage
- 3-point Front Seatbelts
- 3-point Rear Seatbelts
- Leatherette Door Trim
- Auto Delay Off Headlights
- Voice Control Steering Wheel Mounted Controls
- Rear Cupholders
- Lane Deviation Sensors
- Proximity Entry System Multi-function Remote
- Door Pockets Storage
- Sunglasses Holder Storage
- Chrome Window Trim
- Approach Lamps Exterior Entry Lights
- Puddle Lamps Exterior Entry Lights
- Grocery Bag Holder Storage
- Front Seatback Storage
- In Floor Storage
- Rear Parking Sensors
- Homelink - Garage Door Opener Universal Remote Transmitter
- Multi-function Steering Wheel Mounted Controls
- Phone Steering Wheel Mounted Controls
- Cruise Control Steering Wheel Mounted Controls
- Conversation Mirror
- Range Fuel Economy Display
- MPG Fuel Economy Display
- HD Radio Radio
- USB Auxiliary Audio Input
- Jack Auxiliary Audio Input
- Auto-dimming Rearview Mirror
- Fuel Cut-off Impact Sensor
- Perforated Upholstery Accents
- Front Console With Armrest And Storage Center Console
- Diameter 26 Mm Front Stabilizer Bar
- 150 Amps Alternator
- 3-point Third Row Seatbelts
- Heated Rear Seat
- Auto-locking Power Door Locks
- Auxiliary Oil Cooler
- Reclining Driver Seat Power Adjustments
- Stainless Steel Exhaust Tip Color
- With Washer Rear Wiper
- Reclining Passenger Seat Power Adjustments
- Air Filtration
- Auxiliary Transmission Fluid Cooler
- Carpet Floor Material
- Rear Assist Handle
- Heated Side Mirrors
- Lumbar Driver Seat Power Adjustments
- Manual Folding Side Mirror Adjustments
- Gas Front Shock Type
- Gas Rear Shock Type
- Adjustable Front Headrests
- Rear Outboard Seats Armrests
- Smoked Chrome Headlight Bezel Color
- Rear Reading Lights
- Front Seatbelt Warning Sensor
- Third Row Side Curtain Airbags
- Two 12V Front Power Outlet(s)
- Power Side Mirror Adjustments
- Dual Illuminating Vanity Mirrors
- Push-button Start
- Chrome Grille Color
- Body-color Rear Spoiler Color
- Roofline Rear Spoiler
- Flat Rear Seat Folding
- Cargo Tie-down Anchors And Hooks Storage
- Adjustable Third Row Headrests
- Voice Operated Navigation System
- Multi-function Display
- 5 Wheel Spokes
- Battery Saver
- Solar-tinted Glass
- Woodgrain Interior Accents
- Ventilated Passenger Seat
- External Temperature Display
- Speed Sensitive Volume Control
- LED Taillights
- Power Brakes
- Real Time Traffic Navigation Data
- Anti-trapping Moonroof / Sunroof
- Digital Sound Processing
- Chrome Interior Accents
- Rear Emergency Locking Retractors
- Digital Odometer
- Touch Screen Display Navigation System
- Leather-trimmed Upholstery
- Integrated Turn Signals Side Mirrors
- Body-color Door Handle Color
- Safety Brake Pedal System
- Hill Holder Control
- Door Unlock Impact Sensor
- Side Mirrors Memorized Settings
- Body-color Mirror Color
- Rear Privacy Glass
- Vehicle And Key Memory Multi-function Remote
- Driver Seat Memorized Settings
- Low Fuel Level Warnings And Reminders
- Rain Sensing Front Wipers
- Adjustable Rear Headrests
- Audio Steering Wheel Mounted Controls
- Front Overhead Console
- Metallic-tone Interior Accents
- Door Courtesy Lights
- Body-color Front Bumper Color
- Lockout Button Power Windows
- Safety Reverse Power Windows
- Radio Data System
- One-touch Open/close Moonroof / Sunroof
- 4-wheel ABS
- Compass
- Maintenance Due Warnings And Reminders
- Diameter 21 Mm Rear Stabilizer Bar
- Panic Alarm Multi-function Remote
- Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
- Vehicle Immobilizer Anti-theft System
- LATCH System Child Seat Anchors
- Child Safety Door Locks
- Anti-lockout Power Door Locks
- Reclining Rear Seat Manual Adjustments
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System
- Variable Intermittent Front Wipers
- Front Fog Lights
- Cargo Area Light
- Alarm Anti-theft System
- Tachometer Gauge
- Rear Window Defogger
- Traction Control
- Stability Control
- Front Side Curtain Airbags
- Braking Assist
- Dual Front Airbags
- Third Row Rear Vents
- Black Rear Bumper Color
- Front Assist Handle
- 115V Rear Power Outlet(s)
- Clock
- Captains Chairs Rear Seat Type
- AM/FM Radio
- Leather Steering Wheel Trim
- Lower Control Arms Front Suspension Type
- 10 Total Speakers
- Manual Rear Seat Easy Entry
- Variable/speed-proportional Power Steering
- Ventilated Disc Front Brake Type
- Bucket Front Seat Type
- Front Reading Lights
- Power Operated Rear Trunk/liftgate
- Liftgate Rear Trunk/liftgate
- 4 Passenger Seat Power Adjustments
- 40-60 Split Bench Third Row Seat Type
- Steel Spare Wheel Type
- Underbody Spare Tire Mount Location
- 2 Front Headrests
- Manual Flip-up Liftgate Window
- Voice Operated Hands-free Phone Call Integration
- Front Seatbelt Force Limiters
- Heated Steering Wheel
- 2 Subwoofer
- MP3 Playback In-Dash CD
- Bluetooth Wireless Data Link
- Coil Front Spring Type
- 4 One-touch Windows
- Single Disc In-Dash CD
- 2 Rear Headrests
- Heated Windshield Wiper Rests
- Alert System Impact Sensor
- Front Seatbelt Pretensioners
- Leather Shift Knob Trim
- Single Rear Air Conditioning Zones
- 8 Driver Seat Power Adjustments
- Coil Rear Spring Type
- Dual Front Air Conditioning Zones
- Independently Controlled Rear Air Conditioning
- Heated Driver Seat
- Side Window Sunshade
- Driver Knee Airbags
- Mast Antenna Type
- Diversity Antenna Type
- Front Parking Sensors
- Halogen Headlights
- Rear Side Curtain Airbags
- Post-collision Safety System Impact Sensor
- Heated Passenger Seat
- Adaptive Cruise Control
- Automatic Climate Control Front Air Conditioning
- Intermittent Rear Wiper
- Multi-link Rear Suspension Type
- Tilt And Telescopic Steering Wheel
- Front Side Airbags
- Sensor/alert Blind Spot Safety
- Automatic Climate Control Rear Air Conditioning
- Ventilated Driver Seat
- JBL Premium Brand
- 2 Driver Memorized Settings
- MacPherson Front Struts
- Independent Rear Suspension Classification
- 3 Third Row Headrests
- Third Row Cupholders
- Front Cupholders
- Auto High Beam Dimmer Headlights
- Independent Front Suspension Classification
- Disc Rear Brake Type
- Split Third Row Seat Folding
- Occupant Sensing Passenger Airbag Deactivation
- Temporary Spare Tire Size
- Second Row Bench Seat
- 50 State Emissions
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2018 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited Platinum Review
I get asked all of the time: what do I recommend for a reasonably priced 3rd-row SUV? So, I figured it was a good time to see how one of the segment’s key players was holding up. This is the Toyota Highlander Hybrid.The Highlander is one of Toyota’s sales stars and after undergoing significant upgrades last year, moves into 2018 unchanged. A front-wheel drive, 4-cylinder Highlander LE carries an MSRP of about $32,000 but at the upper end there’s this model: the Hybrid Limited Platinum priced here at $49,749. But don’t worry; if you like the idea of getting 30mpg and can live with the more austere LE grade, you can get a Highlander Hybrid for a little over $38,000. All of these gasoline-electric Highlanders come standard with a second propulsion motor driving the rear wheels when needed – what Toyota refers to as all-wheel drive with intelligence. Unlike the gas model, the Hybrid’s AWD can’t be locked for low speed, off-road driving.
Since this current generation Highlander went on sale for the 2014 model year, the Hybrid has seen both a power and mpg bump. With total system output at 306 horsepower and an MPG rating of 29 city/27 highway, the Hybrid is the most fuel efficient and powerful Highlander.
It’s available with 8-passenger seating on lower trims but Limited and above come with 2nd row captain’s chairs. And a 3-row crossover earns its keep in here where parents want spaciousness and ease of use and kids want a place to charge their phone and a 3rd row that doesn’t suffocate.
The Highlander earns its highest marks back here with spacious slide and recline seats, climate control with heated seats, sunshades and a big glass roof overhead.
Toyota maximizes interior packaging giving up to 5 an easily accessible and comfortable space with some clever features and on this top dog model, a high level of mainstream luxury. There shouldn’t be any reason to complain back here but just in case, parents have a spy mirror to help dispense justice, further aided by the Driver Easy Speak feature that amplifies the driver’s voice and broadcasts it through the rear speakers. Because the Platinum model gets the panoramic moonroof the optional Blu-ray rear entertainment system is not available here.
Configuring the seats for cargo duty is also unencumbered, creating a large, flat load floor though at this trim level I think some power assistance is in order. I do like the built-in cubby for the cargo cover but there’s no motion activated liftgate.
The brown leather interior trim looks great and useful design features abound creating a welcome environment. It’s just too bad the infotainment hasn’t yet been upgraded to the new Entune system with Apple CarPlay. It’s not a bad setup – just a little dusty.
Once you start throwing around terms like ‘limited’ and ‘platinum’ and attach a $50,000 price tag you just can’t have things like non-led lighting, a non-height adjustable passenger seat, and hollow sounding doors.
The Platinum trim packs in the goodies like the bird’s eye view camera, ventilated seats, heated steering wheel, dynamic radar cruise control, puddle lamps with Highlander projection, 19” wheels, and rain sensing wipers. The exterior design also looks fresh though this toasted walnut pearl paint would likely be my last choice.
Once you’ve driven fully electric and plug-in hybrids, regular hybrids seem a little passé. There’s not much electric only driving here and though the powertrain is smooth for a hybrid it’s still a hybrid so the energy delivery just isn’t as satisfying - even if it is quicker - and the brakes can get grabby. But the low point of the Highlander’s controls is the steering that is completely detached. Now, all that being said it’s pleasant enough to drive, it’ll take 6 guests with ease, the ergonomics are solid, the JBL audio system sounds awesome, the cabin is eye-pleasing and there are lots of features. I’ve averaged 26mpg for the week which is notable. But do I feel like it’s a $50k vehicle? No.
The Hybrid still uses nickel metal and not lithium batteries while a 3.5-liter V6 and an electronic CVT handles gear shifts. It bests the gas-only Highlander model by 6mpg which will save the typical owner $400 per year. The price premium for the hybrid powertrain is about $1,700 so the math can make sense. A redesign is likely slated for 2020.