2019 Toyota Highlander review
Toyota Highlander highlights
Customer rating
Pros
- Strong V6 engine performance
- Quiet and smooth ride
- Standard driver assistance features
Cons
- Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ connectivity unavailable
- Four-cylinder engine delivers slow performance
- Third-row seating is cramped for adults
Mileage (EPA estimate)
19 city, 24 highway, 22 combined
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A three-row dynamo!
The 2019 Toyota Highlander Hybrid comes with a suite of features and the style to turn heads. Newly redesigned for the 2019 model year, the Highlander takes things up a notch by offering an upgraded hybrid version of this beloved vehicle. The Highlander Hybrid is a strong competitor in the hybrid SUV market, with additional standard driver-assistance features and interior amenities. With a sporty 306 net horsepower and instant torque, the 2019 Highlander Hybrid will make your drive happier and more comfortable than ever.
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What is new for the 2019 Toyota Highlander?
- The Limited trim now comes with Rear Seat Heaters as standard equipment.
- The LE Plus trim now comes with Blind Spot Monitor as standard equipment.
2019 Toyota Highlander trims
LE
3.5L V6 engine
Total of five USB ports—three in the front row and two in the second row
Electronically-controlled Continuously Variable Transmission (ECVT)
Electronic On-Demand AWD with intelligence (AWD-i)
Windshield wiper de-icer
XLE
4.2-inch color LCD Multi-Information Display (MID) with turn-by-turn navigation
Leather-trimmed seats with heated front seats
Second-row retractable window sunshades
Second-row 120V auxiliary AC power outlet
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
Limited
Rear parking assist sonar
Seating for up to seven
Premium JBL® Audio with integrated navigation
Rear cargo area tonneau cover
Perforated heated and ventilated leather-trimmed front seats with memory function on the driver seat
Limited Platinum
Panoramic moonroof
Heated steering wheel
Heated second-row captain's chairs (optional)
Rain-sensing windshield wipers
Bird's Eye View Camera with Perimeter Scan
Front and rear parking assist sonar
Toyota Highlander photos
5 reasons to buy the 2019 Toyota Highlander
1. Generous standard tech features
The 2019 Highlander includes a suite of driver assistance features as standard, which includes automatic high beams, lane-departure warning, adaptive cruise control, and the pre-collision system (which includes a rearview camera and forward-collision detection with automatic emergency braking). The Limited Platinum trim offers the option to add a 360-degree camera to the mix for even more insight.
2. V6 engine + 2 electric motors + AWD = winner
Every trim level in the 2019 Toyota Highlander Hybrid includes a powerful 3.5L V6 engine, paired to two magnet synchronous motors that drive the front and rear wheels. In the Hybrid, Electronic On-Demand AWD system with intelligence (AWD-i) is designed to deliver traction to the rear wheels when you need it, giving you more confidence in tricky road conditions.
3. Power sources everywhere you look
The 2019 Highlander Hybrid includes a number of tech connections throughout the vehicle. There are two 12V auxiliary power outlets (one front and one center console) and a total of five USB ports (three up front and two in the second row). All of these digital helpers are standard at every trim level. Each passenger will be happy to have their own power source.
4. Comfort is king
The 2019 Toyota Highlander Hybrid includes versatile seating options, depending on the configuration you choose. In the second row, opt for captain's chairs to seat seven instead of eight, and you can even have heated second-row chairs with the Platinum package added to the Limited grade.
Need room for coffee, water, and sports drinks while you're on the go? The 2019 Highlander Hybrid includes eight cup holders and four bottle holders. Front- and second-row reading lights makes it easy to navigate the interior, even at night. You might even want the optional rear-seat Blu-ray Disc™ entertainment system with 9-inch display, RCA jacks, remote, and two wireless headphones, all of which are available on the XLE and Limited trims.
5. Three-zone automatic climate control with air filter
This includes a separate second-row control panel and individual temperature settings for the driver, front passenger and rear-seat passengers, and second- and third-row vents. Whether you're driving to your Zumba class at the gym in the middle of the winter or heading to the pool in the summer, you'll get exactly the climate setting you want and so will your passengers in your 2019 Toyota Highlander Hybrid.
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Honda Pilot
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Toyota RAV4 Hybrid
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Ratings & reliability
Customer ratings
4.9 out of 5
49 customer reviews| 5 Stars | 44 |
|---|---|
| 4 Stars | 4 |
| 3 Stars | 1 |
| 2 Stars | 0 |
| 1 Star | 0 |
RepairPal gave the Toyota Highlander an overall reliability rating of 4 out of 5 stars, which RepairPal describes as Excellent. This rating ranks Toyota Highlander 6th out of 32 among Midsize SUVs.
View RepairPal's full rating of the Toyota HighlanderToyota Highlander features and specs
LE 2WD 4D Sport Utility
Standard Features
- ABS Brakes
- Air Conditioning
- Alloy Wheels
- AM/FM Stereo
- Automated Cruise Control
- Automatic Transmission
- Auxiliary Audio Input
- Bluetooth Technology
- CD Audio
- Cloth Seats
- Entune
- Fold-Away Third Row
- Lane Departure Warning
- Overhead Airbags
- Power Locks
- Power Mirrors
- Power Windows
- Rear Defroster
- Rear View Camera
- Side Airbags
- Third Row Seat
- Traction Control
- Cloth Seats
- Full Roof Rack
- Rear Air Conditioning
- Running Boards
- Tow Hitch
Drive Wheels
Front Wheel Drive (2WD)
Engine size
2.7L
Horsepower
185
Torque (ft-lbs)
184
Engine type
Gas
Fuel capacity
19.2
Wheelbase
109.8"
Overall length
192.5"
Width
75.8"
Height
68.1"
Leg room
F 44.2"/M 38.4"/R 27.7"
Head room
F 40.7"/M 39.9"/R 35.9"
Front tires
P245/60SR18
Rear tires
P245/60SR18
Seating capacity
8
Max towing capacity
150/1500 lbs.
Transmission
Automatic
2019 Toyota Highlander FAQ
The 2019 Toyota Highlander is available in multiple trims, each with its own estimated fuel economy, here are the EPA estimates for each trim:
- LE : 20 MPG City and 27 MPG Highway
- LE Plus : 21 MPG City and 27 MPG Highway
- Limited : 21 MPG City and 27 MPG Highway
- Limited Platinum : 21 MPG City and 27 MPG Highway
- SE : 21 MPG City and 27 MPG Highway
- XLE : 21 MPG City and 27 MPG Highway
The Toyota Highlander received a rating of 4 out of 5 stars from RepairPal, which RepairPal describes as Excellent. This rating ranks the Toyota Highlander as 5 out of 32 among Midsize SUV
The 2019 Toyota Highlander has received an average 4.9 out of 5 stars from our customers. If you're in the market for a 2019 Toyota Highlander, check out reviews from customers just like you. 2019 Toyota Highlander Reviews.
The 2019 Toyota Highlander has a maximum towing capacity of between 1500 and 5000 pounds, when properly equipped. Various factors may impact towing capacity, including weight of passengers, cargo, and options/accessories.
Here is what's new for the 2019 Toyota Highlander:
- Blind Spot Monitor
- Rear Seat Heaters
More about the 2019 Toyota Highlander
Color options
Exterior colors:
Alumina Jade Metallic
Blizzard Pearl Metallic
Celestial Silver Metallic
Midnight Black Metallic
Ooh La La Rouge Mica
Predawn Gray Mica
Salsa Red Pearl
Shoreline Blue Pearl
Toasted Walnut Pearl
Interior colors:
LE: Ash Fabric or Black Fabric
LE Plus: Ash Fabric and Softex® or Black Fabric and Softex®
XLE: Almond Leather or Black Leather
SE: Black Leather
Limited: Ash Perforated Leather, Black Perforated Leather, or Saddle Tan Perforated Leather
Limited Platinum: Almond Perforated Leather or Saddle Tan Perforated Leather
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