r/ToyotaHighlander

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We have the 2018 V6 Limited. It's been a good car, but we find it sluggish. Looking at the newer models, 2025 or 2026, how is the hybrid? Is it any punchier or even more sluggish? How about the turbo-charged in-line 4? Which one is quicker off the line?

I would say several times a week shifting from park to drive or reverse is difficult. Like there is tension built up and it shifts out of park with a clunk. We’ve had it for a couple years now and it’s done this since we bought it. I can’t figure out why? I wasn’t sure if it’s the automatic parking brake that engages too early or if there’s something I’m doing wrong. Any insights or help would greatly be appreciated. I enjoy the vehicle but if it’s about to give me 5k in transmission issues I think I’d rather trade it in and get something else.

I have my exact build for my 2026 Toyota Grand Highlander hybrid max ordered with a build date of October 13th expected to arrive end of the month and I’m currently driving a Volvo XC90 rental for the past month. There is a 2026 Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid nightshade arriving today fully loaded and I’ve been contemplating just buying that instead. I have 5 little ones as a single father so financial practicality and reliability means a lot to me, but I also have never owned a vehicle under 300HP and I really don’t want to if I’m being completely honest. I’m torn between what I feel is perfect for what I want and what I feel is perfect for what I need.. help me choose asap..

Side note the nightshade is available today so that saves me an additional 30 days of paying for a rental (give or take) …

HELP!!!

Looking to make the switch from car to suv. Been stuck between the gen 2 Honda pilot of the gen 2 highlander. Would be my daily but sometimes weekend warrior to go camping, hit dirt roads (to get to the trails to camp and ride the dirt bike), and haul my dirt bike on a hitch. Not really taking much people so the third row space for passengers makes no difference to me. Any suggestions on which is more reliable or which you would go with? Appreciate all the help!

I'm looking at a 2021 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Platinum with 89,000 miles. Carfax is pretty clean, two owners, regular maintenance, one 'minor' front end damage ding against it. Asking $34,000 at a no haggle dealership. Worth it? I’m in the northeast. These do not show up very often and when they do, they tend to go fast. I know these cars can run to 300k miles, but is 90k too much to start with for this price?