Used 2021 Toyota Highlander Hybrid for Sale near British Columbia

How much does the 2021 Toyota Highlander Hybrid cost?

Prices have softened 9.89% compared to this time last year, making it a favourable time to shop this model year.

There are 39 listings available, which suggests a modest amount of inventory for you to compare.

Is the 2021 Toyota Highlander Hybrid a good car?

Yes — the 2021 Toyota Highlander Hybrid earns a 4.9/5 user rating and a 6.7/10 expert rating. The model scores 8/10 across Cost effectiveness, Technology, and Safety.

Owners consistently praise its excellent fuel efficiency, comfort, smooth and quiet ride, spacious interior, and advanced safety features. It also fits well if you want a practical three-row SUV that can carry eight people without giving up efficiency. The market shows 43.6% of listings as good or great deals, which adds to its appeal for value-focused shoppers.

Is the 2021 Toyota Highlander Hybrid reliable?

Owners rate it 4.9/5, a strong signal of long-term satisfaction.

The owner feedback points to a dependable, trouble-free ownership experience, with strong praise for its fuel efficiency, comfort, and advanced safety features. The expert review also frames it as a sensible, practical family SUV that is built for long-term use, especially if you plan to keep it for years. For used buyers, the main ownership risk is less about durability and more about living with the third-row tightness and the engine noise under hard acceleration.

What should I look for when buying a used 2021 Toyota Highlander Hybrid?

Key things to evaluate:

• Trim level: The Highlander Hybrid is offered in LE, XLE, Limited, or Platinum specifications. The lower trims get the improved headlights mentioned for 2021, while Limited and Platinum add standard soft and supple leather. Platinum also adds the surround-view camera system, a head-up display, and rain-sensing wipers.
• Powertrain: You get a 2.5-litre four-cylinder hybrid system with 243 hp and an E-CVT. It is efficient and works well around town, but it can sound strained and droning when you accelerate hard or climb hills.
• Safety package: Toyota Safety Sense 2.5+ is standard, with automatic high beams, dynamic radar cruise control, automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection, lane departure with steering assist, intersection support, and emergency steering assistance. Blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert are also standard on Canadian Highlander Hybrids, while the surround-view camera is reserved for Platinum.
• Infotainment: Every 2021 Highlander includes Bluetooth, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and SiriusXM satellite radio. The standard screen is 8 inches, while the Platinum trim gets a 12.3-inch touchscreen, plus available connected services and an 11-speaker JBL audio system.
• Fuel efficiency: The hybrid is rated at 6.7 L/100 km combined, and the test vehicle averaged 7.4 L/100 km.

Which 2021 Toyota Highlander Hybrid trim should I buy?

The 2021 Toyota Highlander Hybrid is offered in 4 trim levels: LE, XLE, Limited, Platinum.

Here's the short version:

• LE: This is the entry point if you want the hybrid’s efficiency and standard safety tech without paying for luxury extras. It makes the most sense if you care more about value than premium features.
• XLE: This is the trim to focus on if you want a better balance of equipment and price. It should suit most shoppers who want a well-rounded family SUV without stretching to the top end.
• Limited: This trim adds the more upscale cabin feel, including standard soft and supple leather, and is a good fit if you want a more premium daily driver.
• Platinum: This is the most feature-rich choice, with the 12.3-inch touchscreen, head-up display, rain-sensing wipers, JBL audio, navigation, and the surround-view camera system. It is the best fit if you want the most technology and convenience features.

Toyota Safety Sense 2.5+ is standard across the lineup, while the surround-view camera system is limited to Platinum.

Is now a good time to buy a used 2021 Toyota Highlander Hybrid?

It looks like a buyer-friendly moment if you are shopping carefully, because pricing has eased and there is still enough inventory to compare listings.

• Deal availability: 43.6% of listings are priced as good or great deals.
• Inventory: There are 39 listings available.
• Price trend: Prices have softened 9.89% compared with last year.

If you find a listing below $40,322 CAD, that's toward the low end of the year-round range and worth acting on quickly.

What is the 2021 Toyota Highlander Hybrid's resale value?

The current average of $41,950 CAD sits slightly below last year's $46,552 CAD.

That softer pricing suggests the market has become more favourable for buyers, but it also means future sellers may need to be realistic about expectations. If you buy at today's average, you are starting from a lower price base than last year, which can help reduce depreciation pressure over time. Strong demand for efficient three-row SUVs should still support interest, especially if your vehicle is well equipped and in good condition.

Vehicles with strong owner satisfaction ratings, like this model year's 4.9/5, tend to retain buyer demand, which supports resale value over time.

Is the 2021 Toyota Highlander Hybrid safe?

The 2021 Toyota Highlander Hybrid earns a Top Safety Pick+ rating from the IIHS and a five-star overall rating from NHTSA, though it earned four-star ratings for the driver and front passenger in frontal-impact crash tests.

It earns an 8/10 safety score from our experts.

Toyota Safety Sense 2.5+ includes automatic high beams, dynamic radar cruise control, automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection, lane departure with steering assist, intersection support, and emergency steering assistance. Blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert are standard on Canadian Highlander Hybrids, and the Platinum trim adds a surround-view camera system with perimeter scanning. The main caveat is that the frontal-impact crash-test result was not as strong as the overall NHTSA score suggests.

Should I buy a 2021 Toyota Highlander Hybrid or consider a different year?

If you're weighing the 2021 against nearby model years, here's how to think about it:

Choose the 2021 if:

• 43.6% of listings are priced as good or great deals.
• Price trend: Prices have softened 9.89% compared with last year.
• Owners rate it 4.9/5 — a strong satisfaction signal.
• It adds improved headlights on lower trim levels and Toyota Safety Sense 2.5+.

Consider the 2022 if:

• At $44,019 CAD, the 2022 costs more than the current year's $41,950 CAD average.
• It leans even more heavily into efficiency and accessible pricing.

The 2021 is the better pick if you want the stronger value proposition and the same core strengths at a lower average price. If you are price-sensitive, the 2021 is the smarter buy; if you are comparing across years, the 2022 only makes sense if its pricing and condition line up especially well.

How does the 2021 Toyota Highlander Hybrid compare to the 2021 Honda Pilot?

Our experts score the 2021 Toyota Highlander Hybrid 6.7/10 and the 2021 Honda Pilot 7.2/10. The Highlander Hybrid is the more efficient choice, while the Pilot offers more power and a lower average used price. You also get far fewer listings on the Highlander Hybrid side, so the Pilot gives you more shopping flexibility. If fuel economy matters most, the Highlander Hybrid is the better fit; if you want a cheaper, more plentiful alternative, the Pilot is worth a look.

Read our full side-by-side expert comparison here.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from November 10, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.