Verdict
It’s a slow-burner, the Toyota Highlander. The looks, cabin and driving experience seem a bit anonymous at first. Certainly, if you are looking for the last word in style or some real excitement, the Highlander is probably not for you.
The more time you spend with the Toyota, however, the more you come to respect its talents. Drive gently and this is an impressively comfortable vehicle, and a very quiet one. Combine these qualities with a high-up driving position and a comfortable seat and you have a car ideally suited to long-distance driving.