This 2021 Toyota Highlander XLE in striking red combines versatility, capability, and refined comfort for families and active individuals seeking a dependable three-row SUV.
- Premium audio system with 8" touch-screen navigation and SiriusXM satellite radio
- Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration for seamless smartphone connectivity
- All-wheel drive with 3.5L V6 engine delivering strong performance and capability
- Power moonroof for enhanced cabin ambiance
- Heated front bucket seats with power adjustability for personalized comfort
- Automatic climate control with front dual zone and rear air conditioning
- Cargo cross bars and tow hitch kit for expanded utility and hauling capability
- Reclining third-row seating with split-folding capability for flexible passenger and cargo configurations
- Four-wheel independent suspension for balanced handling and ride quality
- Rear parking camera for safe maneuvering
- Safety Connect emergency communication system with one-year trial
- Remote keyless entry with power liftgate for convenient access
- Alloy wheels and rear window wiper for practical durability
The Highlander's eight-speed automatic transmission paired with its V6 engine achieves 20 miles per gallon in city driving and 27 miles per gallon on the highway, balancing power with efficiency. All-wheel drive standard provides confident traction in varied weather and road conditions.
The spacious three-row interior accommodates up to eight passengers with thoughtful seating flexibility. The second-row bench seat combined with a split-folding third row lets you optimize the configuration based on your immediate needs, whether prioritizing passenger comfort or maximizing cargo space. SofTex seat trim offers durability and easy maintenance throughout the cabin.
Advanced safety technology is integrated throughout this Highlander. The suite includes dual front impact airbags, front side impact airbags, knee airbags, and overhead airbags positioned to protect occupants. Electronic stability control, traction control, and ABS brakes work together to enhance vehicle control and stopping capability. The rear parking camera provides visibility when reversing, and the low tire pressure warning system helps maintain proper tire condition.
Technology features prioritize both driver convenience and connectivity. The premium navigation system includes dynamic voice recognition, allowing hands-free control while driving. SiriusXM satellite radio access with three-month all access trial brings entertainment options directly to your commute. Wi-Fi Connect capability with up to 2GB within a three-month trial transforms your vehicle into a mobile hotspot.
This Highlander arrives equipped with practical accessories including cargo cross bars for secure load carrying, a tow hitch kit for trailering, and a first aid kit for emergency preparedness. Carpet floor mats protect the interior, while the included HomeLink garage door transmitter provides convenient access to your home.
We invite you to visit and experience how this 2021 Toyota Highlander XLE meets the practical demands of modern family life while delivering the reliability Toyota owners trust.
2021 Toyota Highlander XLE
- Used
- KBB Retail
- $36,910
- Savings
- -$3,439
- Price
- $33,471
- Document Fee
- $599
- Price After Fees
- $34,070
- Dealer Added Optional Accessories
- $397
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The overview
- Exterior Color
- Ruby Flare Pearl
- Interior Color
- Graphite
- Odometer
- 17,095 miles
- Transmission
- 8-Speed Automatic
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Engine
- 3.5L V6 DOHC
- VIN
- 5TDHZRBH6MS151282
- Stock Number
- 261065A
The highlights
- Lane departure
- Automatic temperature control
- Emergency communication system
- Power moonroof
- Wireless phone connectivity
- Exterior parking camera rear
- Front dual zone A/C
- Auto high-beam headlights
- Auto-dimming rearview mirror
- 3rd row seats
- Split folding rear seat
- Heated front seats
The full specifications
- 1-touch down
- 1-touch up
- Adaptive Cruise Control: Full-Speed Range Dynamic Radar Cruise Control (DRCC)
- Air conditioning
- Auto-dimming rearview mirror
- Automatic temperature control
- Driver door bin
- Driver vanity mirror
- Emergency communication system: Safety Connect with 1-year trial
- Front beverage holders
- Front dual zone A/C
- Garage door transmitter: HomeLink
- Illuminated entry
- Moonroof sunshade: manual
- Overhead console
- Passenger door bin
- Passenger vanity mirror
- Power moonroof
- Power windows
- Proximity key: doors and push button start
- Rear air conditioning
- Rear beverage holders
- Rear door bins
- Remote engine start: smart device only (subscription required)
- Remote keyless entry
- Speed control
- Telescoping steering wheel
- Tilt steering wheel
- Trunk/hatch auto-latch
- Alloy wheels
- Four wheel independent suspension
- Front anti-roll bar
- Power steering
- Rear anti-roll bar
- Speed-sensing steering
- 1st row LCD monitors: 2
- AM/FM radio: SiriusXM
- Diversity antenna
- Primary LCD size: 8.0"
- Satellite radio trial duration with new vehicle purchase (months): 3
- Smart device integration: Apple CarPlay/Android Auto
- Speakers: 6
- Steering wheel mounted audio controls
- Wireless phone connectivity: Bluetooth
- 3rd row seats: split-bench
- Front center armrest
- Front seats: bucket
- Heated front seats
- Leather shift knob
- Power 2-way driver lumbar support
- Power driver seat
- Power passenger seat
- Rear seats Folding position: fold forward seatback
- Reclining 3rd row seat
- Seat Upholstery: leatherette SofTex
- Split folding rear seat
- Compressor: Not Available
- Cylinder configuration: V-6
- Drive type: all-wheel
- Engine liters: 3.5L
- Engine location: front
- Fuel economy city: 20mpg
- Fuel economy combined: 23mpg
- Fuel economy highway: 27mpg
- Fuel tank capacity: 17.9gal.
- Horsepower: 295hp @ 6,600RPM
- Hybrid traction battery type: none
- Manual-shift auto
- Mode select transmission
- Number of valves: 24
- Recommended fuel: Regular Unleaded
- Standard fuel economy fuel type: gasoline
- Torque: 263 lb.-ft. @ 4,700RPM
- Transmission: 8 speed automatic
- Variable intake manifold
- Variable valve control
- Approach angle: 18 deg
- Departure angle: 23 deg
- Ground clearance (max): 203mm (8.0")
- Ramp breakover angle: 17 deg
- Bumpers: body-color
- Door mirrors: body-color
- Heated door mirrors
- Power door mirrors
- Power liftgate
- Rear cargo: power liftgate
- Spoiler
- Trailer sway control
- Turn signal indicator mirrors
- 3rd row headroom: 917mm (36.1")
- 3rd row hiproom: 1,158mm (45.6")
- 3rd row legroom: 704mm (27.7")
- 3rd row shoulder room: 1,397mm (55.0")
- Compression ratio: 11.80 to 1
- Curb weight: 1,982kg (4,370lbs)
- Engine bore x stroke: 94.0mm x 83.0mm (3.70" x 3.27")
- Engine displacement: 3.5 L
- Engine horsepower: 295hp @ 6,600RPM
- Engine torque: 263 lb.-ft. @ 4,700RPM
- Exterior body width: 1,930mm (76.0")
- Exterior height: 1,730mm (68.1")
- Exterior length: 4,950mm (194.9")
- Front headroom: 1,006mm (39.6")
- Front hiproom: 1,453mm (57.2")
- Front legroom: 1,067mm (42.0")
- Front shoulder room: 1,499mm (59.0")
- GVWR: 2,692kg (5,935lbs)
- Interior maximum rear cargo volume: 2,387 L (84 cu.ft.)
- Interior rear cargo volume: 453 L (16 cu.ft.)
- Passenger volume: 3,939L (139.1 cu.ft.)
- Payload: 710kg (1,565lbs)
- Rear headroom: 1,001mm (39.4")
- Rear hiproom: 1,448mm (57.0")
- Rear legroom: 1,041mm (41.0")
- Rear shoulder room: 1,483mm (58.4")
- Towing capacity: 2,268kg (5,000lbs)
- Turning radius: 5.7m (18.7')
- Wheelbase: 2,850mm (112.2")
- 2nd row sun blinds
- Appearance: analog
- Auto high-beam headlights
- Blind spot: Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) warning
- Delay-off headlights
- Exterior parking camera rear
- Front fog lights
- Front reading lights
- Fully automatic headlights
- Lane departure: Lane Departure Alert (LDA) w/Steering Assist active
- Low tire pressure warning
- Outside temperature display
- Rear reading lights
- Rear window defroster
- Rear window wiper
- Tachometer
- Traffic sign information
- Trip computer
- Variably intermittent wipers
- 4 wheel disc brakes
- ABS brakes
- Brake assist
- Dual front impact airbags
- Dual front side impact airbags
- Electronic stability
- Forward collision: Pre-Collision System (PCS) mitigation
- Front pedestrian detection: prevention
- Ignition disable
- Knee airbag
- Occupant sensing airbag
- Overhead airbag
- Panic alarm
- Perimeter/approach lights
- Rear collision: Rear Cross-Traffic Alert (RCTA) warning
- Security system
- Tracker system: Safety Connect with 1-year trial
- Traction control
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4.0out of 5 overall- 4.0
Decent Everyday Utility Vehicle
by Avgas175 on 7/15/2026 7:21:30 AM
Had this 2023 Highlander had accumulated about 27K miles on it and here's my say on this vehicle. The engine is a very good design as it it would give me the necessary power I need when I press the accelerator despite having a fat turbo behind the engine. No lag, all synchronized. The seats are very comfortable to sit and relax, especially during long road trips. The controls that it comes it are very nice and easy to use. The info screen software system connects well with my phone bluetooth and cable. Speakers are very nice as I drive down the road. Phones calls on the SUV is phenomenal as it can easily hear everything about my voice and have the caller recipient hear me coherently well. The space within the vehicle is amazing. I have the XSE trim and it cames with all captain seats except the third row. Can do Costco hauls like a champ with the 2nd row up. Safety features are top notch and pulled me out from some close calls during driving. The down sides I had to deal with were the battery that comes straight from the assembly line in Texas is pretty faulty as it would not handle being sat idle without going on long drives. Recommend you get a fresh battery before the warranty expires from the dealership. The rear hatch struts can cause issues over time and at some point, it would not allow you to open the rear trunk without brute force. Luckly, I was able to get that replaced under warranty. There is a pretty decent amount of wind and tire noises that would come in during highway driving. Overall, once you get the 2 things that needs to be adressed regarding the battery and and rear hatch, it has solid everyday vehicle that is worth every penny. - 5.0
Great Toyota
by Beautiful on 1/11/2026 11:32:11 PM
THis Toyota has never let me down! I would say this is one of the best built car I have ever had ! ( I’am 82 yrs. Old and have owned a few !I have owned Caddies and Lincoln’s but believe me this Toyota has got them all beat ! Even with its rather small turbo engine, it can make the tires chirp! Plus it also gets 26.5 miles per gallon in city and 30 miles per gallon on a trip ! It is a beautiful green metallic color! Love it ! - 5.0
Toyota never breaks down
by Doug on 11/27/2025 5:08:12 AM
I own a 2020 Toyota Highland XLE AWD. I am blown away by the fact that we bought this car new. And I still have the original front brakes and rotors on it with 66,000 miles on it. I have reg maintence done like oil changes, tire rotations,alignments. And the brakes are still in great shape. It runs like a dream,27mpg, awesome V6 power. No issues here at all. Between my wife and I we have owned 2006 Toyota Rav4 limited awd, a 2011 Toyota Camry v6 XLE, a 2015 Toyota Camry XSE V6, a 2018 Toyota Rav4 XLE AWD, a 2019 Toyota Corolla XSE, a 2020 AWD Highlander AWD V6, and a 2021 Toyota Highlandet Limited V6 AWD. We both love the brand. They never break down. Just do your maintence regularly and enjoy your purchase like we have.. OH WHAT A FEELING TO DRIVE, "TOYOTA" !!!
