Is the Toyota Highlander too big for city driving?

For most drivers, the Toyota Highlander is manageable in city driving, but it is not a small vehicle. Its midsize three-row size means it can feel bulky in tight urban areas, especially compared with a compact SUV.

Key considerations for city driving:

• Parking: The Highlander is about 195 inches long, so it will fit in many standard spaces, but you’ll have less room to spare than with a smaller crossover.
• Tight streets and garages: It’s fairly wide, so narrow lanes, tight garages, and crowded streets take more care.
• Maneuvering: It should be fine for normal city use, but tight parking and U-turns can still require extra room.
• Hybrid option: If you want a Highlander for mostly city use, the Hybrid is a strong choice because it is generally more fuel-efficient in stop-and-go traffic than the gas-only version.

Bottom line: If you need three rows or lots of cargo space, the Highlander is a practical city vehicle. But if you mostly drive alone or with one or two passengers, a smaller SUV will usually be easier to park and live with in the city.