2021 Land Rover Defender vs 2021 Toyota Highlander Hybrid
Overview | |
MSRP$46,100 | MSRP$38,735 |
Listings14 | Listings28 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews | Expert reviews6.7 out of 10 |
2021 Land Rover Defender Reviews Summary | |
2021 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Reviews SummaryThere comes a time in everyone’s life when practicality rules. Usually, it arrives shortly before or after having children. In many ways, the 2021 Toyota Highlander is purpose-built to provide that practicality—especially in hybrid form. Redesigned for the 2020 model year, the 2021 Highlander adds a sporty XSE trim level (non-hybrid V6 models only), improved headlights on lower trim levels, and an upgraded Toyota Safety Sense 2.5+ collection of safety features. These changes can only make the Highlander a more appealing choice in a highly competitive segment. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.0L 296 hp I4 | Engine2.5L 243 hp I4 Hybrid |
Drive TrainAWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity6 | Seating Capacity8 |
Horsepower296 hp @ 4000 rpm | Horsepower |
EV Battery Capacity | EV Battery Capacity1.9 kWh |
MPG City18 | MPG City36 |
MPG Highway21 | MPG Highway35 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.0L 296 hp I4 | Engine Name2.5L 243 hp I4 Hybrid |
Torque295 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm | Torque |
Horsepower296 hp @ 4000 rpm | Horsepower |
DrivetrainAWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
EV Battery Capacity | EV Battery Capacity1.9 kWh |
MPG City18 | MPG City36 |
MPG Highway21 | MPG Highway35 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity6 | Seating Capacity8 |
Key Features | |
Navigation SystemStandard | Navigation System |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall | Front Crash Overall4 |
Side Crash Overall | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space15.6 cu ft | Cargo Space16.0 cu ft |
Curb Weight4550 lbs | Curb Weight4330 lbs |
Height77.7 in | Height68.1 in |
Length180.4 in | Length194.9 in |
Width82.9 in | Width76.0 in |
Wheelbase101.9 in | Wheelbase112.2 in |
Maximum Payload | Maximum Payload1495 lbs |
Number of doors2 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity7716 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity3500 lbs |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $46,100 | $38,735 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 6.7 out of 10Read full review | |
Pros & cons | ||
Summary | There comes a time in everyone’s life when practicality rules. Usually, it arrives shortly before or after having children. In many ways, the 2021 Toyota Highlander is purpose-built to provide that practicality—especially in hybrid form. Redesigned for the 2020 model year, the 2021 Highlander adds a sporty XSE trim level (non-hybrid V6 models only), improved headlights on lower trim levels, and an upgraded Toyota Safety Sense 2.5+ collection of safety features. These changes can only make the Highlander a more appealing choice in a highly competitive segment. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.0L 296 hp I4 | 2.5L 243 hp I4 Hybrid |
Drive Train | AWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 6 | 8 |
Horsepower | 296 hp @ 4000 rpm | |
EV Battery Capacity | 1.9 kWh | |
MPG City | 18 | 36 |
MPG Highway | 21 | 35 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.0L 296 hp I4 | 2.5L 243 hp I4 Hybrid |
Torque | 295 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm | |
Horsepower | 296 hp @ 4000 rpm | |
Drivetrain | AWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
EV Battery Capacity | 1.9 kWh | |
MPG City | 18 | 36 |
MPG Highway | 21 | 35 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 6 | 8 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Standard | |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 15.6 cu ft | 16.0 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 4550 lbs | 4330 lbs |
Height | 77.7 in | 68.1 in |
Length | 180.4 in | 194.9 in |
Width | 82.9 in | 76.0 in |
Wheelbase | 101.9 in | 112.2 in |
Maximum Payload | 1495 lbs | |
Number of doors | 2 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 7716 lbs | 3500 lbs |

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