Car financing: 2016 Toyota Highlander
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 8.5 to 11.5 L/100 km combined (EPA). 2 NHTSA recall campaigns. CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 8.5 to 11.5 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 2
For sale
We do not have a 2016 Toyota Highlander for sale right now. We are a rental company: rent one for a week to try it, or tell us what you want and we look for one for you.
CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
2016 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 | 12.7 L/100 km | 12.9 L/100 km |
| Highway | 8.4 L/100 km | 9.5 L/100 km | 9.5 L/100 km | 9.8 L/100 km |
| Combined | 8.5 L/100 km | 10.7 L/100 km | 11.3 L/100 km | 11.5 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 196.5 g/km | 247 g/km | 264 g/km | 272 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $13.18 | $16.59 | $17.52 | $17.83 |
2016 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 | $3,504 | $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 2016 Toyota Highlander
- NHTSA lists 2 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 117 complaints with NHTSA, most often about service brakes (22), unknown or other (22) and electrical system (14). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16V775000 | 2016-10-24 | electrical system:wiring | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2016 Highlander vehicles manufactured May 26, 2016, to September 16, 2016. The brake fluid level sensor may not be connected to the wire harness, preventing the sensor from detecting the brake fluid level. As such, these vehicles fail... |
| 16V420000 | 2016-06-09 | equipment:other:labels | Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2016 Toyota Camry and Highlander, 2015-2016 Toyota Tundra, Scion FR-S, and tC vehicles. The Load Carrying Capacity Modification Label may not reflect the correct added weight of the installed accessories. As a result, these vehicles fail to... |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Car financing: the 2016 Toyota Highlander
We are a rental company, not a dealer, so there is no 2016 Toyota Highlander for sale by us right now. CarmaCars does not finance cars. Renting is not a loan, so there is no credit check to rent. This page puts the 2016 Toyota Highlander in plain words for buyers: what it uses, what to check, and how to try one first.
Recalls and complaints
Ask for the service records and check open recalls by the VIN. A private seller in Ontario must give you a Used Vehicle Information Package. Have a mechanic inspect a used one before you buy it. Check whether every recall was done, by the VIN, before you pay.
The figures, translated
The 3.5L 6-cylinder hybrid does the work, through an automatic (CVT). It is a hybrid: the battery charges itself as you drive and brake, so there is nothing to plug in. All-wheel drive helps when pulling away on snow; braking and steering still depend on the tires.
Its combined rating is 8.5 L/100 km, which means roughly 26 litres for 300 km. That works out to about $13.18 per 100 km at our price setting. The EPA estimates US$2,400 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles.
When the Highlander makes sense
It suits a work trip where a reliable car matters more than anything else. It suits stop-and-go driving and rideshare or delivery work.
Space, size and seats
An SUV body means more headroom and a taller cargo opening than a car of the same length.
Rent it for a week first
If the Highlander is in our fleet, its page shows the rates; if not, a similar car helps you judge. A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Rent the Highlander for a week, or up to 365 days, before you commit to buying one.
Which one to look for
Ask the seller which trim it is; badges can be swapped and options vary. If you are unsure between two options, rent one of them for a week first. Write down the VIN of any car you consider; it unlocks the recall and service history.
The cost of driving it
At our price setting, 100 km costs about $13.18 in fuel. The EPA estimates US$2,400 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices. Tires, brakes and batteries are the regular costs to budget for beyond fuel.
Want a price?
Questions about trying a car first? Ask in your request.
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 2016 Toyota Highlander from us first.
Ask us about the 2016 Toyota Highlander
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 2016 Toyota Highlander for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 2016 Toyota Highlander
Does CarmaCars sell the 2016 Toyota Highlander?
Not right now. CarmaCars rents cars; it sells one only now and then. Tell us what you want and we look for one, or rent one for a week first.
Can I rent a 2016 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 2016 Toyota Highlander have recalls?
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
What does the 2016 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.