Toyota Highlander for Sale in Kenya – Review, Features, Specs, and How to Import

Toyota Highlander for sale in Kenya is a mid-range crossover SUV which is produced and sold by Japanese auto-maker company Toyota from 2000 to the present.

It has undergone four generations change since its inception, with the latest starting from 2019 to date. This vehicle is also known as Toyota Kluger.

The model comes equipped with a 3.5litre V-6 engine oozing out 295hp and 263lb-ft of torque and is joined to an 8-speed automatic transmission.

A hybrid version run by a 2.5litre 4-cylinder engine is also available and comes as either a FWD or AWD model.

A 2.5litre 4-cylinder hybrid engine variant is also available. You can find it in either FWD or AWD.

It’s a powerful car, yet it is fuel-efficient but not to the levels of SUVs like Toyota RAV 4 . But the Hybrid version will save you more shillings on fuel at 15km/L.

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+ Up to 20% cheaper than buying from a yard.

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2021 Toyota Highlander XLE Trim – There Are Six Trim Levels

This car mainly competes with Honda Pilot and Ford Explorer in the 3-row seats mid-size family segment cars.

Honda Pilot compares well with this car in many aspects but offers low fuel efficiency and a primitive interior.

Ford Explorer has more advanced features than Highlander, but it will cost you more and has a low fuel efficiency rate.

Key Benefits of Toyota Highlander

Comfortable ride.
Fuel efficiency.
Excellent power.
Reliable.
Modern interior.

Demerits of the Highlander

The cargo room is average.
Third-row seats are uncomfortable for adults.

Toyota Highlander Price in Kenya - Mombasa, Kisumu, and Nairobi

Here are the prices of the most popular models that you will get in Kenya.

2015 Model: 4.5M
2016 Model: 5.8M
2017 Model: 6.3M
2018 Model: 7.2M

2019 Model: 7.8M
2020 Model: 8.0M
2021 Model: 8.5M

These are average prices from different car sellers in Kenya . The actual price you may pay is dictated by factors such as the vehicle’s trim, seats, mileage covered, among others.

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What is even better is that we have a yard where you can have a physical view and a driving test of your preferred vehicle.

However, if we import this model directly from the source market for you, you will save up to 20% of the prices indicated in the local showrooms.

The local showroom prices are higher to cover the seller’s cost on the yard, vehicle security, cleaning services, and other charges.

Vehicles used abroad come with cleaner mileage and are less likely to develop mechanical problems quickly than used Toyota Highlander for sale in Kenya.

Toyota Highlander Specs: Basic Specifications

Although this vehicle is classified as a medium-sized car, I bet you won’t get many mid-size SUVs coming with exciting specs as this model. Here are some of its basic features.

Number of Seats:7
Drive Type: AWD
Maximum Power:295hp@6600rpm
Engine Capacity:3.5L
Acceleration: 0-97km/h in 6.7 sec
Fuel Consumption:9.8km/L
Tank Capacity:68litres

Toyota Highlander for Sale in Kenya Review

When you step inside this car, you will realize that your safety and comfort are prioritized here.

You must feel safe when driving with features such as full-speed range dynamic radar cruise control, lane tracing assist, and lane departure alert.

Other interior features you get from this model include three rows (second-row are captain chairs) of seats carrying seven people- the third row is designed mainly for kids.

The vehicle comes with heated front seats, 8-way power-adjustable driver’s seats, and 4-way manual passenger seats for your comfort. All leather seats.

Second-row seats come with LATCH connectors Just in case you want to install child safety seats. The middle seat has a tether anchor.

It also comes with dual-zone automatic climate control and 4.7-inches colour TFT Multi-Information Display with Toyota Infotainments System to make your driving enjoyable.

You also get stable and exciting handling with driver assistance systems. They include a heated steering wheel with audio controls, automatic emergency braking, among others.

There is also 16 cu-ft worth of space behind third-row seats for your cargo. It is sufficient, although not to the level of vehicles such as the Nissan Murano .

The second-row seats can be folded to make it 48.8 cubic feet or all rear seats folded to get 84.3 cu-ft of space.

The exterior is also exciting and a beauty to look at with front and rear splash guards, rear bumper protector, colour-keyed rear spoiler, and integrated signal lamps.

Others are 18-inch alloy wheels, LED Headlamps, Keyless entry with trunk release, power door locks, automatic high beam, and colour-keyed heated power outside mirrors.

You also get high-output LED fog lights, LED taillights, acoustic noise-reducing front side windows, black-painted front grille, and colour-keyed outside door handles.

Common Questions We Get About the Highlander

Here you can go through some of the frequently asked questions about this model.

1.What Problems Does Toyota Highlander Have?

The immediate former generation-2013-2019- had common problems being reported with power and air conditioning systems.

Another few complaints are about oil leaks from the engine and a clunking noise you experience when turning the steering wheel. The current generation does not have many complaints.

2. Is Toyota Highlander a Luxury Car?

Yes, and No! Though this model has been one of the most popular mid-size SUVs, it has never been considered a luxury car.

But with years progressing, the company had to keep updating the model to maintain its competitiveness. This has made them very close to luxury vehicles.

3. What Is the Top of the Line Highlander?

There are six trim levels you get from this car. They are L, LE, XLE, XSE, Limited, and Platinum. The top of the range is Platinum, but it’s more expensive than the others.

It comes with added features such as adaptive headlights, a panoramic sun and moon roof, rain-sensing windshield wipers, and a 12.3-inch touch screen display, among others.

4.Which Model of Toyota Highlander Is Best?

Platinum Trim is the most sportier of the six. But if sporting qualities do not mean a thing to you, then the best for you is the Limited trim level.

The Limited is an all-around sub-model. It’s available in front-wheel and all-wheel drives, both fuel and hybrid versions.