2021 Toyota Highlander Platinum
- Used
- Vandergriff Price
- $33,668
- Doc Fee
- $225
- Price After Fees
- $33,893
- Optional Accessories
- $1,998
The overview
- Exterior Color
- Celestial Silver Metallic
- Interior Color
- Black
- Odometer
- 76,127 miles
- Body/Seating
- SUV/7 seats
- Seats
- 7 seats
- Fuel Economy
- 20/27 MPG City/Hwy
- Transmission
- 8-Speed Automatic
- Drivetrain
- All-Wheel Drive
- Engine
- V-6 cyl
- VIN
- 5TDFZRBHXMS145198
- Stock Number
- MS145198
The highlights
- Navigation system
- Lane departure
- Leather upholstery
- Automatic temperature control
- Emergency communication system
- Power moonroof
- Wireless phone connectivity
- Parking sensors
- Exterior parking camera front
- Exterior parking camera left
- Exterior parking camera right
- Exterior parking camera rear
The full specifications
- 1-touch down
- 1-touch up
- Adaptive Cruise Control: Full-Speed Range Dynamic Radar Cruise Control (DRCC)
- Air conditioning
- Auto-dimming rearview mirror
- Automatic temperature control
- Driver door bin
- Driver vanity mirror
- Emergency communication system: Safety Connect with 1-year trial
- Front beverage holders
- Front dual zone A/C
- Garage door transmitter: HomeLink
- Heated steering wheel
- Illuminated entry
- Memory seat
- Moonroof sunshade: power
- Navigation system: Dynamic Navigation (3-year trial)
- Overhead console
- Passenger door bin
- Passenger vanity mirror
- Power moonroof
- Power windows
- Proximity key: doors and push button start
- Rear air conditioning
- Rear beverage holders
- Rear door bins
- Remote engine start: smart device only (subscription required)
- Remote keyless entry
- Speed control
- Telescoping steering wheel
- Tilt steering wheel
- Trunk/hatch auto-latch
- Alloy wheels
- Four wheel independent suspension
- Front anti-roll bar
- Power steering
- Rear anti-roll bar
- Speed-sensing steering
- Wheel size: 20"
- 1st row LCD monitors: 2
- AM/FM radio: SiriusXM
- Diversity antenna
- Primary LCD size: 12.3"
- Satellite radio trial duration with new vehicle purchase (months): 3
- Smart device integration: Apple CarPlay/Android Auto
- Speaker type: JBL
- Speakers: 11
- Steering wheel mounted audio controls
- Turn-by-turn navigation directions: Destination Assist with 1-year trial
- Wireless phone connectivity: Bluetooth
- 3rd row seats: split-bench
- Front center armrest
- Front seats: bucket
- Heated front seats
- Heated rear seats
- Leather shift knob
- Leather upholstery
- Max seating capacity: 7
- Power 2-way driver lumbar support
- Power driver seat
- Power passenger seat
- Rear seats: captain
- Rear seats Folding position: fold forward seatback
- Reclining 3rd row seat
- Seat Upholstery: leather
- Split folding rear seat
- Ventilated front seats
- Compressor: Not Available
- Cylinder configuration: V-6
- Drive type: all-wheel
- Engine liters: 3.5L
- Engine location: front
- Fuel economy city: 20mpg
- Fuel economy combined: 23mpg
- Fuel economy highway: 27mpg
- Fuel tank capacity: 17.9gal.
- Horsepower: 295hp @ 6,600RPM
- Hybrid traction battery type: none
- Manual-shift auto
- Mode select transmission
- Number of valves: 24
- Recommended fuel: Regular Unleaded
- Standard fuel economy fuel type: gasoline
- Torque: 263 lb.-ft. @ 4,700RPM
- Transmission: 8 speed automatic
- Variable intake manifold
- Variable valve control
- Approach angle: 18 deg
- Departure angle: 23 deg
- Ground clearance (max): 203mm (8.0")
- Ramp breakover angle: 17 deg
- Bumpers: body-color
- Door mirrors: body-color
- Heated door mirrors
- Power door mirrors
- Power liftgate
- Rear cargo: power liftgate
- Spoiler
- Trailer sway control
- Turn signal indicator mirrors
- 3rd row headroom: 917mm (36.1")
- 3rd row hiproom: 1,158mm (45.6")
- 3rd row legroom: 704mm (27.7")
- 3rd row shoulder room: 1,397mm (55.0")
- Compression ratio: 11.80 to 1
- Curb weight: 2,018kg (4,450lbs)
- Engine bore x stroke: 94.0mm x 83.0mm (3.70" x 3.27")
- Engine displacement: 3.5 L
- Engine horsepower: 295hp @ 6,600RPM
- Engine torque: 263 lb.-ft. @ 4,700RPM
- Exterior body width: 1,930mm (76.0")
- Exterior height: 1,730mm (68.1")
- Exterior length: 4,950mm (194.9")
- Front headroom: 975mm (38.4")
- Front hiproom: 1,453mm (57.2")
- Front legroom: 1,067mm (42.0")
- Front shoulder room: 1,499mm (59.0")
- GVWR: 2,692kg (5,935lbs)
- Interior maximum rear cargo volume: 2,387 L (84 cu.ft.)
- Interior rear cargo volume: 453 L (16 cu.ft.)
- Passenger volume: 3,854L (136.1 cu.ft.)
- Payload: 674kg (1,485lbs)
- Rear headroom: 942mm (37.1")
- Rear hiproom: 1,448mm (57.0")
- Rear legroom: 1,041mm (41.0")
- Rear shoulder room: 1,483mm (58.4")
- Towing capacity: 2,268kg (5,000lbs)
- Turning radius: 5.7m (18.7')
- Wheelbase: 2,850mm (112.2")
- 2nd row sun blinds
- Appearance: analog
- Auto high-beam headlights
- Blind spot: Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) warning
- Delay-off headlights
- Exterior parking camera front: Birds Eye View Monitor yes
- Exterior parking camera left: Birds Eye View Monitor yes
- Exterior parking camera rear: Birds Eye View Monitor yes
- Exterior parking camera right: Birds Eye View Monitor yes
- Front fog lights
- Front reading lights
- Fully automatic headlights
- Heads up display
- Lane departure: Lane Departure Alert (LDA) w/Steering Assist active
- Low tire pressure warning
- Outside temperature display
- Parking sensors: Front and Rear Parking Assist w/Automatic Braking (PA w/AB) front and rear
- Rain sensing wipers
- Rear reading lights
- Rear window defroster
- Rear window wiper
- Tachometer
- Traffic sign information
- Trip computer
- Variably intermittent wipers
- 4 wheel disc brakes
- ABS brakes
- Brake assist
- Dual front impact airbags
- Dual front side impact airbags
- Electronic stability
- Forward collision: Pre-Collision System (PCS) mitigation
- Front pedestrian detection: prevention
- Ignition disable
- Knee airbag
- Occupant sensing airbag
- Overhead airbag
- Panic alarm
- Perimeter/approach lights
- Rear collision: Rear Cross-Traffic Alert (RCTA) warning
- Security system
- Tracker system: Safety Connect with 1-year trial
- Traction control
Notes from the dealer
- Back Up Camera
- Clean Carfax
- Technology Package
- Sunroof/Moonroof
- Navigation/GPS
- Heated and Ventilated Front Seats
- Leather Seat Trim
- Heated Rear Seats
- Bluetooth Connectivity
- Apple CarPlay/Android Auto
- Premium JBL Audio System with 11 Speakers
- Heated Steering Wheel
- Power Liftgate
- Panoramic View Monitor
- All-Wheel Drive
This Highlander is powered by a 3.5L V6 DOHC engine paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission and all-wheel drive, delivering 20 mpg in the city and 27 mpg on the highway. The combination of responsive handling and fuel efficiency makes this vehicle practical for both daily commuting and longer journeys.
The Platinum trim elevates your driving experience with comprehensive comfort features designed for every passenger. Heated and ventilated front bucket seats with leather trim provide personalized climate control, while heated rear seats ensure comfort for passengers throughout the vehicle. The power moonroof floods the cabin with natural light, and the rearview camera with dynamic display integration helps you navigate parking situations with confidence.
Technology integration throughout this Highlander enhances convenience and connectivity. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto keep you seamlessly connected to your smartphone, while the premium JBL audio system with SiriusXM satellite radio transforms every drive into an opportunity for entertainment. The heated steering wheel, memory seat settings, and dynamic navigation system with a three-year trial further demonstrate how this vehicle anticipates your needs.
Safety and security are paramount in this three-row family hauler. The vehicle includes dual front and side airbags, knee airbags, and overhead airbags working in concert with electronic stability control, traction control, and four-wheel independent suspension. A clean Carfax history provides assurance of the vehicle's past maintenance and care.
The Highlander Platinum seats up to eight passengers across three rows, with a spacious third-row bench that reclines for added comfort on longer trips. The split-folding rear seat provides flexibility for cargo management, allowing you to configure the interior to suit your immediate needs.
This 2021 Toyota Highlander Platinum represents a balanced choice for buyers seeking a well-equipped midsize SUV with proven reliability, ample passenger space, and modern conveniences. We invite you to view this vehicle in person and experience its combination of practicality and refinement firsthand.
KBB.com Consumer Reviews
- 4.0
Decent Everyday Utility Vehicle
by Avgas175 on 7/15/2026 7:21:30 AM
Had this 2023 Highlander had accumulated about 27K miles on it and here's my say on this vehicle. The engine is a very good design as it it would give me the necessary power I need when I press the accelerator despite having a fat turbo behind the engine. No lag, all synchronized. The seats are very comfortable to sit and relax, especially during long road trips. The controls that it comes it are very nice and easy to use. The info screen software system connects well with my phone bluetooth and cable. Speakers are very nice as I drive down the road. Phones calls on the SUV is phenomenal as it can easily hear everything about my voice and have the caller recipient hear me coherently well. The space within the vehicle is amazing. I have the XSE trim and it cames with all captain seats except the third row. Can do Costco hauls like a champ with the 2nd row up. Safety features are top notch and pulled me out from some close calls during driving. The down sides I had to deal with were the battery that comes straight from the assembly line in Texas is pretty faulty as it would not handle being sat idle without going on long drives. Recommend you get a fresh battery before the warranty expires from the dealership. The rear hatch struts can cause issues over time and at some point, it would not allow you to open the rear trunk without brute force. Luckly, I was able to get that replaced under warranty. There is a pretty decent amount of wind and tire noises that would come in during highway driving. Overall, once you get the 2 things that needs to be adressed regarding the battery and and rear hatch, it has solid everyday vehicle that is worth every penny. - 5.0
Great Toyota
by Beautiful on 1/11/2026 11:32:11 PM
THis Toyota has never let me down! I would say this is one of the best built car I have ever had ! ( I’am 82 yrs. Old and have owned a few !I have owned Caddies and Lincoln’s but believe me this Toyota has got them all beat ! Even with its rather small turbo engine, it can make the tires chirp! Plus it also gets 26.5 miles per gallon in city and 30 miles per gallon on a trip ! It is a beautiful green metallic color! Love it ! - 5.0
Toyota never breaks down
by Doug on 11/27/2025 5:08:12 AM
I own a 2020 Toyota Highland XLE AWD. I am blown away by the fact that we bought this car new. And I still have the original front brakes and rotors on it with 66,000 miles on it. I have reg maintence done like oil changes, tire rotations,alignments. And the brakes are still in great shape. It runs like a dream,27mpg, awesome V6 power. No issues here at all. Between my wife and I we have owned 2006 Toyota Rav4 limited awd, a 2011 Toyota Camry v6 XLE, a 2015 Toyota Camry XSE V6, a 2018 Toyota Rav4 XLE AWD, a 2019 Toyota Corolla XSE, a 2020 AWD Highlander AWD V6, and a 2021 Toyota Highlandet Limited V6 AWD. We both love the brand. They never break down. Just do your maintence regularly and enjoy your purchase like we have.. OH WHAT A FEELING TO DRIVE, "TOYOTA" !!!
