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2014 Toyota Highlander specs
| Spec | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 3.5L 6-cylinder hybrid | 2.7L 4-cylinder | 3.5L 6-cylinder | 3.5L 6-cylinder |
| Drive | All-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | All-wheel drive |
| Transmission | Automatic (CVT) | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Fuel | Hybrid (gas) | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas |
| City | 8.5 L/100 km | 11.7 L/100 km | 12.5 L/100 km | 12.9 L/100 km |
| Highway | 8.4 L/100 km | 9.5 L/100 km | 9.4 L/100 km | 9.8 L/100 km |
| Combined | 8.5 L/100 km | 10.7 L/100 km | 11.1 L/100 km | 11.5 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 196 g/km | 247 g/km | 260 g/km | 272 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $13.18 | $16.59 | $17.21 | $17.83 |
2014 Toyota Highlander: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 3.5 L | 2.7 L | 3.5 L | 3.5 L |
| Cylinders | 6 | 4 | 6 | 6 |
| MPG city (US) | 28 | 20 | 19 | 18 |
| MPG highway (US) | 28 | 25 | 25 | 24 |
| MPG combined (US) | 28 | 22 | 21 | 20 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 34 | 26 | 25 | 24 |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$2,400 | US$3,050 | US$3,200 | US$3,350 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $2,636 | $3,318 | $3,442 | $3,566 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 2014 Toyota Highlander
- NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 138 complaints with NHTSA, most often about electrical system (37), structure (34) and unknown or other (33). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14V576000 | 2014-09-19 | fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2014 Toyota Avalon, Camry, Sienna, and Highlander and model year 2015 Lexus RX350 vehicles. Fuel may leak from the one of the fuel delivery pipes in the engine compartment. |
| 14V272000 | 2014-05-22 | electrical system:software | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2014 Highlander and Highlander Hybrid vehicles. The affected vehicles may have improper software installed in the air bag electronic control unit (ECU) for the operation of the front passenger seat belt force limiter, and as a result,... |
| 14V274000 | 2014-05-22 | seats:mid/rear assembly | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2014 Highlander vehicles manufactured April 23, 2014, through April 29, 2014. The affected vehicles may have a second row right-hand seat assembly that does not fully lock into the inboard seat track in the forward first, second and... |
| 14V051000 | 2014-02-07 | seat belts:rear/other | Toyota is recalling certain model year 2014 Highlander vehicles manufactured November 20, 2013, through January 18, 2014. The third row middle seat belt assembly might not have been properly secured to the vehicle floor anchorage during vehicle assembly. As such, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements... |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Buying the 2014 Toyota Highlander
CarmaCars rents cars; this page helps you judge the 2014 Toyota Highlander before you buy one elsewhere. Buying the 2014 Toyota Highlander is a big decision; here is the information we have.
Recalls and complaints
Have a mechanic inspect a used one before you buy it. A private seller in Ontario must give you a Used Vehicle Information Package. Owners filed 138 complaints with NHTSA, most often about electrical system, structure and unknown or other; have those parts checked. Check whether every recall was done, by the VIN, before you pay.
The numbers in plain words
Power comes from the 3.5L 6-cylinder hybrid, driving through an automatic (CVT). It is a hybrid: the battery charges itself as you drive and brake, so there is nothing to plug in. With all-wheel drive, it pulls away more surely on slippery roads, though it does not stop any shorter.
A combined rating of 8.5 L/100 km works out to about 26 litres per 300 km. That works out to about $13.18 per 100 km at our price setting. EPA puts its fuel cost at US$2,400 a year for 15,000 miles at US prices.
The Highlander in everyday use
It offers the space of an SUV with the height that makes loading easy.
Best uses
It suits stop-and-go driving and rideshare or delivery work. It suits visitors who want a familiar car for a week in town.
Drive it on your own roads
If it is in our fleet, rent it; if not, a similar car gives you a feel for the class. Rent the Highlander for a week, or up to 365 days, before you commit to buying one. Load it with your things and park it where you park; then decide.
Running costs
The EPA estimates US$2,400 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices. At our price setting, 100 km costs about $13.18 in fuel. Get an insurance quote for this exact model before you buy; rates differ a lot between models.
Narrowing it down
A newer year is not always better; check what changed before paying more for it. If two trims share a powertrain, the difference is equipment, which you can check in person. Write down the VIN of any car you consider; it unlocks the recall and service history.
Let us know
Tell us the model and the dates, and we reply with an offer.
Rent it for a week before you buy
A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Rent a 2014 Toyota Highlander from us first.
Find me this car
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 2014 Toyota Highlander for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 2014 Toyota Highlander
Does CarmaCars sell the 2014 Toyota Highlander?
CarmaCars rents cars and sells one now and then. Tell us what you want and we look for one, or rent one for a week first.
Can I rent a 2014 Toyota Highlander before I buy one?
Yes. Request it for a week (or longer, up to 365 days) and drive it as your own; nothing is charged until we confirm and you approve.
Does the 2014 Toyota Highlander have recalls?
NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
What does the 2014 Toyota Highlander cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$2,400 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $2636.00.
Where do the figures come from?
Fuel use and fuel cost from the US EPA (fueleconomy.gov), dimensions and weight from NHTSA vPIC Canadian specifications, recalls and complaints from NHTSA. We leave out any figure no free source publishes.