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Ready to give your travels near Amherst, Manchester, and Derry, NH, an upgrade? Want a healthy mix of power and style? It sounds like the 2021 Toyota Highlander is exactly what you need.
To help you learn more, we at Ira Toyota of Manchester have created this 2021 Toyota Highlander review. In this, we’ll review all the power, comfort, and technology that makes up this SUV. Continue reading to learn more or skip to browsing our 2021 Toyota Highlander inventory right here.
Whether you’re headed to work or a weekend trip in the mountains, the 2021 Highlander is up for whatever challenge you throw its way. That’s because this almighty SUV is equipped with a 3.5L V6 engine.
Want an eco-friendly SUV? The Highlander is also available with a 2.5L hybrid engine. Let’s see which engine matches your needs.
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2021 Highlander Engine Specs |
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Engine |
3.5L V6 |
2.5L Hybrid |
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Horsepower |
295 HP |
243 combined HP |
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Torque |
263 lb-ft |
175 lb-ft |
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EPA-estimated MPG1 |
EPA-estimated 21 city/29 highway MPG |
EPA-estimated 36 city/35 highway MPG |
If you’re looking to increase the thrill of your commute, activate Sport Mode of the Drive Mode system. When enabled, this feature will automatically adjust your performance, by adjusting things like throttle response, to give your commute a hair-raising feel.
Want to further improve your fuel economy? ECO Mode makes performance adjustments to help you get the most out of your fuel efficiency. For those days when you can’t decide between power and efficiency, Normal Mode is the perfect blend of the two.
Getting Around with All-Wheel Drive
No matter which engine you choose, you can take your travels on nearly any terrain, thanks to the optional all-wheel drive capabilities.
What takes the Highlander a step further is its all-terrain capabilities; this SUV is offered with optional all-wheel drive, allowing you to take your travels on nearly any surface. Plus, when coupled with the Multi-Terrain Select system, which comes standard when your Highlander is equipped with AWD, you can fine-tune your performance to match your terrain.
Select one of four drive modes—MUD & SAND, ROCK & DIRT, SNOW, and NORMAL—that most closely matches the terrain on which you’re traveling. Each drive mode makes systematic adjustments to improve traction and decrease slippage and wheelspin.
Toyota Highlander Towing Capacity
Want to bring your outdoor toys along on the adventure? Bring your small recreational boat, camping trailer, or jet skis with you on your adventures, thanks to the 5,000-pound towing capacity, when properly equipped.
Between traveling to and from work, picking your kids up after school, running errands, and anything else you may need to do in your day, it sure seems like you spend a lot of time inside the cabin of your 2021 Toyota Highlander, right?
With so much time spent inside, make sure your commute is so comfortable it’s like you’re sitting at home on the couch. Thankfully, the Highlander comes equipped with several standard and optional comfort features that are sure to enhance your commute.
For starters, the Highlander comes standard with three-zone automatic climate control. This feature allows you, your front-seat passenger, and your rear-seat passengers to independently set and adjust your temperature throughout your commute, all without ever adjusting one another’s temperatures.
This way, if you like things toasty while your co-pilot like things cold and your rear-seat passengers are somewhere in between, you can all set your preferred temperature.
Some of the optional features that will enhance your commute are:
Thanks to these features, you’ll always feel right at home.
Thanks to its large build, the 2021 Highlander allows seating for up to eight passengers. This way, if you’re a growing family, are in need of extra space for carpools, or want the whole family to join you on your travels—even the grandparents—the Highlander can fit everyone.
The Highlander is a large SUV…large enough to leave plenty of room inside while still making it easy to travel around town:
Thanks to this, everyone can stretch out comfortably on even the longest of road trips:
Although, passenger space isn’t all the Highlander offers. Thanks to its size, it also offers ample cargo space. With all seats upright, you have a maximum cargo capacity of 16 cubic feet, which is perfect for grocery store trips.
Need a little extra room? Fold down the third row to get a cargo capacity of 48.4 cubic feet, or fold down all rows to get a maximum cargo capacity of 84.3 cubic feet. That’s enough room to fit a king-sized bed!
The 2021 Highlander comes with Toyota Safety Sense™ 2.5+. This comprehensive suite includes six features that actively monitor your surroundings. When a potential hazard is detected, you’ll receive an alert. Under certain circumstances, automatic intervention may occur to prevent a collision.
Some of the safety features included with Toyota Safety Sense™ 2.5+ include:
The Highlander also comes standard with Road Sign Assist. A front-mounted camera will read the information provided on a road sign, like speed limit, and project it onto your Multi-Information Display. This way, even when you’re in unfamiliar territory, you’ll always know the speed limit.
Stay connected wherever you are, thanks to features like Apple CarPlay®, Android Auto™, Amazon Alexa, and Bluetooth®. With these, you can connect your smartphone directly to your Highlander. From there, use your 8-inch touchscreen to choose which playlist that’s saved to your phone.
Have a song stuck in your head and need to get it out but don’t have it saved to your phone? Use Wi-Fi Connect to stream music without using up your phone’s data.
For the most advanced technology, upgrade to the Premium Audio system, which includes optional features like:
You can also equip your interior with wireless charging to ensure the fun will never abruptly come to an end.
The 2021 Toyota Highlander offers drivers near Amherst, Manchester, and Derry, New Hampshire, access to premium performance, comfort, and technology. While our 2021 Highlander review is a great place to start your research, this review only touches on the features included with this SUV.
To experience everything this SUV has to offer, get an up-close look by visiting our dealership. Then, take it for a test drive. Don’t wait any longer—contact us at Ira Toyota of Manchester to schedule your 2021 Toyota Highlander test drive today!
1EPA-estimated 21 city/29 highway/24 combined MPG for 2021 Highlander; 36 city/35 highway/36 combined MPG for 2021 Highlander Hybrid. Use for comparison purposes only. Your mileage will vary for many reasons, including your vehicle’s condition and how/where you drive. See www.fueleconomy.gov.
