Auto journalists agree that the 2015 Toyota Highlander's quiet, comfortable ride, spacious seating and abundant cabin storage make it an ideal family vehicle. It's our 2015 Best 3-Row Midsize SUV for Families. The Toyota Highlander has a standard four-cylinder engine that auto writers think has sufficient power. Many prefer the available V6, however, which they say delivers strong acceleration and doesn't have much of a fuel economy penalty compared to the four-cylinder model. The base 2015 Highlander gets an EPA fuel economy rating of 20/25 mpg city/highway, and the V6 model has a rating of up to 19/25, both of which are good ratings for the class. The Highlander has a six-speed automatic transmission that reviewers say is responsive and shifts without hesitation. Critics agree that the Highlander rides comfortably over rough roads and has buttoned-down handling, though some caution that it isn't particularly fun to drive.







