Toyota Highlander 2007-2012 used car review

The Toyota Highlander is a family SUV with a huge amount of interior space.

Richard Edwards

Expert Reviewer | Auto Media Group

Exterior

Drive

Safety

Value

Interior

Overall score , 4.2 out of 5

The good

Smooth six-cylinder engine and transmission
Outstanding reliability
Flexible seating options for up to seven people

The not-so-good

Rear seat adjustments a little clunky
Small reversing camera screen
Lack of off-road ability for a large SUV

Inside and out

On the road

Safety

Reliability

Cost of ownership

Buyers' guide

Variants

Timeline

Details

Review vehicle

2012 Toyota Highlander

Price

$20,000 to $39,000 for models which have travelled 70,000 to 120,000km

Engine

3.5-litre six-cylinder, 201kW/337Nm (claimed)

Transmission

Five-speed automatic, all-wheel drive

Safety rating

Five-star ANCAP

Servicing

15,000km or 12 months

Spare wheel

Full-size steel wheel

Fuel economy

11.6-litres per 100km (claimed)

Fuel type

Regular

Length

4785mm

Width

1917mm

Height

1729mm

Towing capacity

700kg (unbraked), 2000kg (braked)

Turning circle

11.8m

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Richard Edwards

Expert Reviewer | Auto Media Group

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