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SUV · seven seats
- From
- £34,210
- Boot, 7 up
- 332 L
- Length
- 4,983mm
- Isofix
- 2
Used Toyota Highlander 7-seater
Toyota's large hybrid SUV, sold new in the UK from March 2021 and no longer offered new
- Sold new
- From 2021
- Boot, 7 seats up
- 332 L
- Seats
- 7
- Isofix points
- 2
- Length
- 4,966mm
Quick answer
Is the Toyota Highlander a 7-seater?
Yes. Every UK Highlander has seven seats as standard.
A large hybrid SUV with four-wheel drive and up to 332 litres behind the third row on Auto Express figures. It is no longer sold new, and Euro NCAP has not tested it.
On this page
Every Toyota Highlander 7-seater pairs a 2.5-litre petrol engine with electric motors and a CVT automatic. UK sales began in March 2021, and Toyota UK now points buyers to its used car website instead of selling it new.
Auto Express measures 332 litres behind the third row, but carwow quotes 241 and The Car Expert 322, so view the boot with your own buggy or bags. Adults fit in the back row on shorter trips with the sliding middle row in its middle position, Auto Express says.
Toyota Highlander specifications
| Body | SUV |
|---|---|
| Seats | 7 |
| Seat layout | 2-3-2 |
| Boot, 7 seats up | 332 litres |
| Boot, 5 seats up | 658 litres |
| Boot, maximum | 1,909 litres |
| Third row suits | Adults on short trips |
| Isofix points | 2 (outer seats in row 2) |
| Length | 4,966mm |
|---|---|
| Width without mirrors | 1,930mm |
| Height | 1,755mm |
| Fuel, with seven seats | Hybrid |
| Gearbox | Automatic only |
Toyota Highlander boot space
- 7 seats up
- 332L
- 5 seats up
- 658L
- Maximum
- 1,909L
With all seven seats in use the boot holds 332 litres, 92 litres more than the median for the 29 new SUVs, on sale or coming soon, with a published boot figure. With five seats in use the boot holds 658 litres, rising to a maximum of 1,909 litres.
How it is measured Auto Express figures: 658 litres is measured up to the tonneau cover and 1,909 litres up to the roof. Carwow quotes 241, 838 and 1,882 litres, and The Car Expert 322, 865 and 1,909 litres. No Toyota UK figure could be checked because the model page has been withdrawn.
Toyota Highlander dimensions
- Length
- 4,966mm4.97m · 16ft 4in
- Width
- 1,930mm1.93m · 6ft 4in
- Height
- 1,755mm1.75m · 5ft 9in
Length 4,966mmHeight 1,755mmWidth 1,930mm
At 4,966mm (4.97m, 16ft 4in) long, the Highlander is 92mm longer than the median new SUV. It is 1,930mm wide without mirrors and 1,755mm tall.
Third row: who fits?
Third row suitsAdults on short trips
Auto Express says adults fit on shorter trips if the sliding middle row is set in its middle position. Carwow rates the third row best for children but fine for adults on short journeys. The Car Expert would keep it for the smallest family members.
- Seat
- Isofix point
- Driver
Isofix and child seats
2Isofix points
The Highlander has two Isofix points: outer seats in row 2.
Buying a used Toyota Highlander: what to check
- Carwow counts two recalls so far, so confirm with a Toyota dealer that any recall work has been done (carwow)
- Carwow notes the Highlander has proved solid, with few issues, in markets where it has been on sale longer (carwow)
- Every UK car pairs a 2.5-litre petrol engine with electric motors, four-wheel drive and a CVT automatic, so there is no diesel or plug-in to pick between (carwow)
Choosing one: with only one powertrain, pick on age, mileage, trim and condition, and measure the boot against your buggy or bags, because published figures vary widely.
MOT pass rates
First-time MOT pass rates for the Highlander, by the year each car was first registered, next to the average for all cars of the same age.
- 202194.7%92.0%
| First used | Tests | Pass rate | All cars that age |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,131 | 94.7% | 92.0% |
Source: DVSA anonymised MOT test data, 2024.
Recalls
The DVSA lists 8 recalls for the Highlander:
20 April 2026 · Ref R/2026/097 · 16,344 vehicles
2nd Seat Spring Replacement on Highlander
For certain vehicles equipped with second row seats that use recliner assemblies to unlock the seatbacks allow for seatback angle adjustment and locking due to a design change made by the supplier the recliner teeth may not fully engage during seatback adjustment. This could lead to the seatback not remaining in a locked position increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash at higher speeds.
Remedy: Replace the return springs in the recliner assembly with improved ones.
Built 31 March 2021 to 1 November 2023
1 December 2025 · Ref R/2025/466 · 209 vehicles
Parking Assist ECU reprogram on multiple models
For certain vehicles equipped with a Parking Assist ECU a component of the Panoramic View Monitor (PVM) system that displays the rear view image the software may cause the rear view image to freeze or not display
Remedy: Reprogram the parking assist ECU.
Built 1 March 2023 to 2 October 2025
24 November 2025 · Ref R/2025/270 · 209 vehicles
Combination Meter Reprogramming on Multiple Models
For certain vehicles equipped with the combination meter system (where various information is displayed) that due to an improper programming of the combination meter unnecessarily repetitive data is written to a memory device. This may cause the memory device to deteriorate and the monitor to not display during the meter at start up and remain in this state permanently.
Remedy: Reprogram or replace the combination meter.
Built 2 October 2022 to 19 November 2024
4 November 2024 · Ref R/2024/388 · 1,491 vehicles
2nd Row Rear Seat Back Frame On Certain Toyota Highlander
On affected vehicles certain points on the ends of the 40% side of the rear seat-back mid-bar may not have been manufactured with a minimum radius.
Remedy: Installation of a protective cover on the second-row rear 40% split seat back frame mid-bar end.
Built 6 December 2019 to 12 January 2024
27 November 2023 · Ref R/2023/302 · 1,492 vehicles
On affected vehicles minor impact to the lower front bumper cover could break the mounting tabs resulting in the lower bumper cover the engine under cover and the front wheel arch liners detaching from the vehicle while driving.
On affected vehicles minor impact to the lower front bumper cover could break the mounting tabs resulting in the lower bumper cover the engine under cover and the front wheel arch liners detaching from the vehicle while driving.�
Remedy: Inspect the mounting tabs of the upper front bumper cover for damage if no damage is found modified retention hardware will be fitted. If damage is found the upper and lower front bumper cover will be replaced and modified retention hardware fitted.�
Built 6 December 2019 to 29 August 2023
12 October 2023 · Ref R/2023/279 · 27,327 vehicles
On affected vehicles there is a possibility that the DCM may not complete the shutdown process within a specific period of time when the ignition is turned off causing the DCM to not restart at the next ignition cycle and making the e-Call function unavailable. As a result the vehicles do not comply with relevant regulations.
On affected vehicles there is a possibility that the DCM may not complete the shutdown process within a specific period of time when the ignition is turned off causing the DCM to not restart at the next ignition cycle and making the e-Call function unavailable. As a result the vehicles do not comply with relevant regulations.
Remedy: The software of the DCM (Data Communication Module) will be updated via an Over the Air (OTA) wireless update.
Built 2 February 2023 to 24 April 2023
20 June 2022 · Ref R/2022/165 · 656 vehicles
SPECIFIC POINTS ON THE FRONT SEAT BACK FRAMES WERE NOT MANUFACTURED WITH THE MINIMUM RADIUS CRITERIA AND DO NOT COMPLY WITH ECE UNR17
Certain specific points on the seat-back frames were not manufactured with the minimum radius criteria. In this condition these seat-back frames do not comply with ECE UNR17.
Remedy: Modify the seat back frame
Built 2 November 2020 to 10 June 2021
15 November 2021 · Ref R/2021/315 · 26,575 vehicles
THE EMERGENCY CALLING SYSTEM (eCall) MAY NOT FUNCTION WHEN REQUIRED
The emergency calling system (eCall) may not function when required.
Remedy: Inspect the emergency calling system and update DCM software. If the DCM is found to be damaged replace it with updated software.
Built 4 November 2020 to 6 April 2021
Recall data updated 4 October 2026. Ask a dealer to check a specific car by its registration.
Good to know
- UK sales began in March 2021, a year after US models, because of the right-hand-drive engineering work (Wikipedia)
- Toyota UK no longer sells the Highlander new and sends buyers to its used car website (Toyota UK)
- Euro NCAP has not tested the Highlander (carwow, The Car Expert)
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Used Toyota Highlander FAQs
What years was the Toyota Highlander sold new in the UK?
From 2021.
How big is the Toyota Highlander boot with all seven seats up?
332 litres with all seven seats in use, 658 litres with five seats in use and a maximum of 1,909 litres.
How long is the Toyota Highlander?
The Toyota Highlander is 4,966mm long (4.97m, 16ft 4in), 1,930mm wide without its mirrors and 1,755mm tall.
How many Isofix points does the Toyota Highlander have?
Two: outer seats in row 2.
Can adults sit in the third row of the Toyota Highlander?
On shorter trips, yes. Over longer distances the third row suits children and teenagers better.
Is the Toyota Highlander still sold new in the UK?
No. Toyota UK no longer sells the Highlander new and sends buyers to its used car website. UK sales began in March 2021, a year after US models, because of the right-hand-drive engineering work. See Toyota 7-seaters for the current range.
Is the Toyota Highlander reliable?
It has proved solid, with few issues, in markets where it has been on sale longer, carwow notes, and carwow counts two recalls so far. Ask a Toyota dealer to confirm the recall work has been done on the car you are buying.
What new 7-seater is closest to a Highlander?
For a new seven-seat hybrid SUV, compare the Kia Sorento and Hyundai Santa Fe. Both have seven seats as standard and four Isofix points, two of them in the third row, where the Highlander has two in the middle row. The Highlander is the longest of the three at 4,966mm, against 4,815mm for the Sorento and 4,830mm for the Santa Fe.
Sources Toyota UK, Wikipedia, Auto Express, carwow, The Car Expert, DVSA
