2018 Toyota Highlander XLE
Toyota Highlander Details
V6, 3.5L
Midnight Black Metallic
4WD
Gasoline
91,519 Miles
Ash
48212B
5TDJZRFH8JS818845
XLE
Estimated Payment
$0 / month
About This 2018 Toyota Highlander
JUST REPRICED FROM $26,475. Midnight Black Metallic exterior and ASH interior. Heated Leather Seats, Sunroof, NAV, 3rd Row Seat, All Wheel Drive, Satellite Radio, Alloy Wheels, ALL-WEATHER FLOOR LINER PACKAGE, Quad Seats. SEE MORE!DISCOVER THE LUTHER ADVANTAGEThe Luther Advantage is a complete and comprehensive package of benefits designed to make buying-and driving-a vehicle from the Luther dealerships a pleasant and convenient experience. From the peace of mind that comes with a 5 Day-500 Mile Return or Exchange Policy, 30 Day 1,500 miles Full Warranty and 60 Day 2,500 miles Limited Powertrain Warranty and Free CARFAX Reports & Clean Title Guarantee on pre-owned vehicles, as well as providing Luther customers with full range of valuable savings at participating Holiday Stationstores including 10 cents off a gallon, $6 for The Works car wash among other advantages and guarantees. As much as we like satisfying customers, we like keeping them even more.WHY BUY FROM US?HUGE Selection - - Fair Value Pricing! Our best price right up front, saves you time, no need to negotiate, and the best part? No pressure! Our salespeople are trained to help you find the best vehicle based on your needs. Stop by and experience it for yourself!OPTION PACKAGESALL-WEATHER FLOOR LINER PACKAGE All Weather Floor Liners, Cargo Tray.EXPERTS ARE SAYINGThe 2018 Toyota Highlander is one of the best picks available for a versatile three-row crossover SUV. Thanks to a comfortable and quiet ride, abundant standard features and a just-right size, it should serve you well as a do-all family hauler. -Edmunds.com.The Number 1 VW Certified Dealer in the NATION!!!
Features & Options
- ALL-WEATHER FLOOR LINER PACKAGE -inc: All Weather Floor Liners Cargo Tray
- All Wheel Drive
- Power Steering
- ABS
- 4-Wheel Disc Brakes
- Brake Assist
- Aluminum Wheels
- Tires - Front All-Season
- Tires - Rear All-Season
- Temporary Spare Tire
- Sun/Moonroof
- Generic Sun/Moonroof
- Heated Mirrors
- Power Mirror(s)
- Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors
- Rear Defrost
- Privacy Glass
- Intermittent Wipers
- Variable Speed Intermittent Wipers
- Rear Spoiler
- Remote Trunk Release
- Power Liftgate
- Power Door Locks
- Daytime Running Lights
- Automatic Headlights
- Fog Lamps
- Automatic Highbeams
- AM/FM Stereo
- CD Player
- Navigation System
- Satellite Radio
- MP3 Player
- Bluetooth Connection
- Back-Up Camera
- Auxiliary Audio Input
- HD Radio
- Smart Device Integration
- Requires Subscription
- MP3 Player
- Steering Wheel Audio Controls
- Hard Disk Drive Media Storage
- Power Driver Seat
- Power Passenger Seat
- Bucket Seats
- Heated Front Seat(s)
- Driver Adjustable Lumbar
- Bucket Seats
- Rear Bucket Seats
- Adjustable Steering Wheel
- Trip Computer
- Power Windows
- 3rd Row Seat
- Leather Steering Wheel
- Keyless Entry
- Power Door Locks
- Keyless Start
- Keyless Entry
- Power Door Locks
- Remote Trunk Release
- Universal Garage Door Opener
- Cruise Control
- Adaptive Cruise Control
- Climate Control
- Multi-Zone A/C
- A/C
- A/C
- Rear A/C
- Leather Seats
- Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror
- Driver Vanity Mirror
- Passenger Vanity Mirror
- Driver Illuminated Vanity Mirror
- Passenger Illuminated Visor Mirror
- Keyless Start
- Power Windows
- Power Door Locks
- Trip Computer
- Security System
- Immobilizer
- Traction Control
- Stability Control
- Traction Control
- Front Side Air Bag
- Blind Spot Monitor
- Cross-Traffic Alert
- Lane Departure Warning
- Lane Keeping Assist
- Lane Departure Warning
- Front Collision Mitigation
- Driver Monitoring
- Tire Pressure Monitor
- Driver Air Bag
- Passenger Air Bag
- Front Head Air Bag
- Rear Head Air Bag
- Passenger Air Bag Sensor
- Knee Air Bag
- Child Safety Locks
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2018 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited Platinum Review
I get asked all of the time: what do I recommend for a reasonably priced 3rd-row SUV? So, I figured it was a good time to see how one of the segment’s key players was holding up. This is the Toyota Highlander Hybrid.The Highlander is one of Toyota’s sales stars and after undergoing significant upgrades last year, moves into 2018 unchanged. A front-wheel drive, 4-cylinder Highlander LE carries an MSRP of about $32,000 but at the upper end there’s this model: the Hybrid Limited Platinum priced here at $49,749. But don’t worry; if you like the idea of getting 30mpg and can live with the more austere LE grade, you can get a Highlander Hybrid for a little over $38,000. All of these gasoline-electric Highlanders come standard with a second propulsion motor driving the rear wheels when needed – what Toyota refers to as all-wheel drive with intelligence. Unlike the gas model, the Hybrid’s AWD can’t be locked for low speed, off-road driving.
Since this current generation Highlander went on sale for the 2014 model year, the Hybrid has seen both a power and mpg bump. With total system output at 306 horsepower and an MPG rating of 29 city/27 highway, the Hybrid is the most fuel efficient and powerful Highlander.
It’s available with 8-passenger seating on lower trims but Limited and above come with 2nd row captain’s chairs. And a 3-row crossover earns its keep in here where parents want spaciousness and ease of use and kids want a place to charge their phone and a 3rd row that doesn’t suffocate.
The Highlander earns its highest marks back here with spacious slide and recline seats, climate control with heated seats, sunshades and a big glass roof overhead.
Toyota maximizes interior packaging giving up to 5 an easily accessible and comfortable space with some clever features and on this top dog model, a high level of mainstream luxury. There shouldn’t be any reason to complain back here but just in case, parents have a spy mirror to help dispense justice, further aided by the Driver Easy Speak feature that amplifies the driver’s voice and broadcasts it through the rear speakers. Because the Platinum model gets the panoramic moonroof the optional Blu-ray rear entertainment system is not available here.
Configuring the seats for cargo duty is also unencumbered, creating a large, flat load floor though at this trim level I think some power assistance is in order. I do like the built-in cubby for the cargo cover but there’s no motion activated liftgate.
The brown leather interior trim looks great and useful design features abound creating a welcome environment. It’s just too bad the infotainment hasn’t yet been upgraded to the new Entune system with Apple CarPlay. It’s not a bad setup – just a little dusty.
Once you start throwing around terms like ‘limited’ and ‘platinum’ and attach a $50,000 price tag you just can’t have things like non-led lighting, a non-height adjustable passenger seat, and hollow sounding doors.
The Platinum trim packs in the goodies like the bird’s eye view camera, ventilated seats, heated steering wheel, dynamic radar cruise control, puddle lamps with Highlander projection, 19” wheels, and rain sensing wipers. The exterior design also looks fresh though this toasted walnut pearl paint would likely be my last choice.
Once you’ve driven fully electric and plug-in hybrids, regular hybrids seem a little passé. There’s not much electric only driving here and though the powertrain is smooth for a hybrid it’s still a hybrid so the energy delivery just isn’t as satisfying - even if it is quicker - and the brakes can get grabby. But the low point of the Highlander’s controls is the steering that is completely detached. Now, all that being said it’s pleasant enough to drive, it’ll take 6 guests with ease, the ergonomics are solid, the JBL audio system sounds awesome, the cabin is eye-pleasing and there are lots of features. I’ve averaged 26mpg for the week which is notable. But do I feel like it’s a $50k vehicle? No.
The Hybrid still uses nickel metal and not lithium batteries while a 3.5-liter V6 and an electronic CVT handles gear shifts. It bests the gas-only Highlander model by 6mpg which will save the typical owner $400 per year. The price premium for the hybrid powertrain is about $1,700 so the math can make sense. A redesign is likely slated for 2020.