In this Toyota Highlander Review, we look at a midsize three-row SUV that still makes its strongest case through comfort, quietness, and everyday family practicality. The 2026 Toyota Highlander now comes standard with all-wheel drive on gas models, and it continues to feature a 265-horsepower turbocharged four-cylinder that provides enough power for daily driving, road trips, and light towing without changing its core personality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It has three rows of seats and is a mid-sized SUV. People have come to expect the first two rows to be wide, comfortable, and equipped with driving aids. The third row, on the other hand, is for kids only. The 265-hp turbo-four engine under the hood doesn’t use more gas than the next three-row SUV and delivers enough power, though not exceptional.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Depending on the trim, Toyota’s SUV accommodates seven or eight passengers and remains organized and quiet. However, the Highlander is less competitive in performance and has a higher starting price than some competitors, especially since base and front-wheel drive models will be discontinued after 2026. Those prioritizing fuel efficiency can choose the Highlander Hybrid, which, despite its higher price, delivers better fuel economy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Toyota Highlander: a quiet three-row SUV with strong safety tech, family comfort, and everyday practicality.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":1655,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[10,9,54],"tags":[21,22],"class_list":["post-1654","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-enhanced","category-suv","category-toyota","tag-21","tag-popular"],"acf":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"aioseo_head":"\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t