2018 Toyota Highlander LE Plus
Toyota Highlander Details
Automatic
V6, 3.5L
Ooh La La Rouge Mica
FWD
Gasoline
60,656 Miles
Almond
U32104
5TDZZRFH7JS249361
SofTex cloth and leatherette
LE Plus
Estimated Payment
$0 / month
About This 2018 Toyota Highlander
Vehicle Details
Elevate your family adventures with this stylish 2018 Toyota Highlander LE Plus — a smooth, reliable SUV that blends comfort, capability, and thoughtful features. Powered by a responsive 3.5L V6 and efficient front-wheel drive, it delivers confident highway passing and composed everyday driving while offering the space you need for passengers and gear. Inside, premium leather seats welcome you and your passengers, creating a refined cabin that’s easy to live with and comfortable for long trips. Stay connected and on course with an integrated navigation system and enjoy your favorite channels through satellite radio. Adaptive cruise control takes the stress out of longer drives by automatically maintaining a safe following distance, while automatic climate control keeps the cabin comfortable for everyone, whatever the weather. Smart ergonomics and intuitive controls make every drive simple and enjoyable. This Toyota Highlander balances family-focused practicality with upscale touches—ample cargo space, flexible seating arrangements, and Toyota’s reputation for longevity and strong resale value. Whether you’re commuting, carpooling, or heading out for a weekend escape, this Toyota Highlander LE Plus is ready to deliver dependable performance and comfort. Come see how well-equipped and inviting this SUV is — a great choice for drivers who want capability without compromise.
Equipment
This unit has auto-adjust speed for safe following. This 2018 Toyota Highlander keeps you comfortable with Auto Climate. The satellite radio system in this vehicle gives you access to hundreds of nation-wide radio stations with a clear digital signal. You'll never again be lost in a crowded city or a country region with the navigation system on this 2018 Toyota Highlander . Protect this model from unwanted accidents with a cutting edge backup camera system. The leather seats in this mid-size suv are a must for buyers looking for comfort, durability, and style. The vehicle has a clean CARFAX vehicle history report. This vehicle is a certified CARFAX 1-owner. Bluetooth technology is built into this unit, keeping your hands on the steering wheel and your focus on the road. It is front wheel drive. It excites both driver and bystanders with a polished red exterior with racy lines. Load groceries and much more with ease into this model thanks to the power liftgate.
Packages
LE Plus Package: Satellite Radio; Entune Audio Plus with Connected Navigation. Carpet Mat Package: Carpet Cargo Mat; Carpet Floor Mats. Cargo Cover. Rear Bumper Applique. **Equipment listed is based on original vehicle build and subject to change. Please confirm the accuracy of the included equipment by calling the dealer prior to purchase.**
Elevate your family adventures with this stylish 2018 Toyota Highlander LE Plus — a smooth, reliable SUV that blends comfort, capability, and thoughtful features. Powered by a responsive 3.5L V6 and efficient front-wheel drive, it delivers confident highway passing and composed everyday driving while offering the space you need for passengers and gear. Inside, premium leather seats welcome you and your passengers, creating a refined cabin that’s easy to live with and comfortable for long trips. Stay connected and on course with an integrated navigation system and enjoy your favorite channels through satellite radio. Adaptive cruise control takes the stress out of longer drives by automatically maintaining a safe following distance, while automatic climate control keeps the cabin comfortable for everyone, whatever the weather. Smart ergonomics and intuitive controls make every drive simple and enjoyable. This Toyota Highlander balances family-focused practicality with upscale touches—ample cargo space, flexible seating arrangements, and Toyota’s reputation for longevity and strong resale value. Whether you’re commuting, carpooling, or heading out for a weekend escape, this Toyota Highlander LE Plus is ready to deliver dependable performance and comfort. Come see how well-equipped and inviting this SUV is — a great choice for drivers who want capability without compromise.
Equipment
This unit has auto-adjust speed for safe following. This 2018 Toyota Highlander keeps you comfortable with Auto Climate. The satellite radio system in this vehicle gives you access to hundreds of nation-wide radio stations with a clear digital signal. You'll never again be lost in a crowded city or a country region with the navigation system on this 2018 Toyota Highlander . Protect this model from unwanted accidents with a cutting edge backup camera system. The leather seats in this mid-size suv are a must for buyers looking for comfort, durability, and style. The vehicle has a clean CARFAX vehicle history report. This vehicle is a certified CARFAX 1-owner. Bluetooth technology is built into this unit, keeping your hands on the steering wheel and your focus on the road. It is front wheel drive. It excites both driver and bystanders with a polished red exterior with racy lines. Load groceries and much more with ease into this model thanks to the power liftgate.
Packages
LE Plus Package: Satellite Radio; Entune Audio Plus with Connected Navigation. Carpet Mat Package: Carpet Cargo Mat; Carpet Floor Mats. Cargo Cover. Rear Bumper Applique. **Equipment listed is based on original vehicle build and subject to change. Please confirm the accuracy of the included equipment by calling the dealer prior to purchase.**
Features & Options
- LE Plus Package: Satellite Radio; Entune Audio Plus with Connected Navigation
- Carpet Mat Package: Carpet Cargo Mat; Carpet Floor Mats
- Cargo Cover
- Rear Bumper Applique
- Toyota Safety Sense C forward collision mitigation
- Pedestrian impact prevention
- Rear mounted camera
- Lane Departure Alert (LDA)
- Adaptive cruise control
- Brake assist system
- Entune selective service internet access
- Cruise control with steering wheel mounted controls
- Power liftgate rear cargo door
- Primary monitor touchscreen
- Fixed third-row seats
- Driver seat power reclining
- lumbar support
- cushion extension
- cushion tilt
- fore/aft control and height adjustable control
- 3.5L V-6 port/direct injection
- DOHC
- VVT-iW/VVT-i variable valve control
- regular unleaded
- engine with 295HP
- Vehicle Sway Warning driver attention alert
- Bluetooth wireless audio streaming
- Dual-zone front climate control
- Rear climate control system with separate controls
- Auto high-beam headlights
- Manual fold into floor third-row seat
- Immobilizer
- Bluetooth handsfree wireless device connectivity
- Trailer sway control
- Entune external memory control
- Internet radio capability
- 5 USB ports
- Electronic stability control system
- Hill start assist
- Flip-up rear windshield
- Automatic climate control
- LED brake lights
- Front fog lights
- Leather steering wheel
- Manual rear child safety door locks
- Heated driver and passenger side door mirrors
- Gauge cluster display size: 4.20
- Manual tilting steering wheel
- Manual telescopic steering wheel
- Auto stop-start engine
- Metallic paint
- 18 x 7.5-inch front and rear machined w/painted accents aluminum wheels
- P245/60TR18 AS BSW front and rear tires
- SofTex cloth and leatherette front seat upholstery
- 8 airbags
- SofTex cloth and leatherette rear seat upholstery
- Cloth and leatherette rear seat upholstery
- Driver front impact airbag
- Seat mounted side impact driver airbag
- Curtain first
- second and third-row overhead airbags
- Passenger front impact airbag
- Seat mounted side impact front passenger airbag
- V6; 3.5 Liter
- Automatic; 8-Spd
- 2WD
- Hill Descent Control
- Hill Start Assist Control
- Traction Control
- Stability Control
- ABS (4-Wheel)
- Security System
- Keyless Entry
- Air Conditioning
- Air Conditioning; Rear
- Power Windows
- Power Door Locks
- Dynamic Cruise Control
- Power Liftgate Release
- Power Steering
- Tilt & Telescoping Wheel
- AM/FM/HD Radio
- CD/MP3 (Single Disc)
- SiriusXM Satellite
- Bluetooth Wireless
- Entune Audio
- Backup Camera
- Dual Air Bags
- Side Air Bags
- F&R Head Curtain Air Bags
- Knee Air Bags
- Lane Departure Alert
- Power Seat
- Third Row Seat
- Daytime Running Lights
- Fog Lights
- Rear Spoiler
- Alloy Wheels
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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.