2021 Toyota Highlander Review

2021 Toyota Highlander

When you’re on the search for a highly capable and spacious SUV packed with impressive features, you can’t go wrong with a Toyota Highlander. Not only do they have a reputation for being reliable vehicles, but they are sure to turn heads as your cruise around Durham, Raleigh, Chapel Hill, Cary, and Apex, NC.

Here at Mark Jacobson Toyota, we’re dedicated to helping you every step of the way through your car- buying journey, so you can find the perfect vehicle for your lifestyle. Read on to see if the 2021 Toyota Highlander is the right choice for you!

Performance Features & Engine Specs

Toyota Highlander PerformanceTo get started, we’ll head right under the hood of the Highlander and check out what powers it.

  • Standard: 3.5L V6 engine: 295 horsepower / 263 lb-ft of torque
  • Available: 2.5L Hybrid engine: 186 horsepower / 175 lb-ft of torque

The standard V6 engine is paired with an 8-speed Electronically Controlled automatic Transmission, while the Hybrid engine works with the Electronically controlled Continuously Variable Transmission (ECVT). Both provide a smooth and easy-to-handle ride.

A front-wheel drivetrain comes standard, but for advanced traction and stability control, be sure to ask about the available all-wheel drive system, which is perfect for drivers who crave off-roading adventure.


Interior Cabin Space & Comfort

Now, we’ll hop right inside and take a look at just how much room you and your fellow riders will get. Depending on the seating arrangement you choose, you’ll be able to fit seven or eight passengers.

Passenger Volume

141.3 cu. ft.

Cargo Volume

(behind 3rd row)

16 cu. ft.

Cargo Volume

(behind 2nd row)

48.4 cu. ft.

Cargo Volume

(behind 1st row)

84.3 cu. ft.

As you can see, back in the trunk, you’ll have plenty of room for storage. With access to up to 84.3 cubic feet of cargo volume when you fold down the 3rd- and 2nd-row seats, you’ll have no problem transporting luggage, groceries, sporting equipment, or even furniture.

Innovative Safety Features

Toyota Highlander SafetyEvery 2021 Highlander comes equipped with the Toyota Safety Sense™ 2.5+ system, which includes six standard features designed to act as a second set of eyes on the road ahead.

  • Pre-Collision System with Low-Light Pedestrian Detection
  • Full-Speed Range Dynamic Radar Cruise Control
  • Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist
  • Lane Tracing Assist
  • Road Sign Assist
  • Automatic High Beams 

These features all work together to help you mitigate or avoid collisions, travel on the highway with ease, stay securely in the center of your lane, and provide improved visibility.


Test Drive the 2021 Toyota Highlander

Now that you know a bit more about this powerhouse, we’re sure you can’t wait to come down to our showroom so you can get behind the wheel and experience everything it has to offer for yourself.

Here at Mark Jacobson Toyota, we’re dedicated to providing you with a fun and informative car-buying experience, so you can find the perfect vehicle for your commutes around Durham, Raleigh, Chapel Hill, Cary, and Apex, North Carolina. For more information or to schedule your 2021 Toyota Highlander test drive, call or stop by today!

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