Toyota started producing the Highlander in 2000 as a mid-size crossover SUV. Since then, the Highlander has enjoyed several upgrades in engine capacity and power output. The 2018 Toyota Highlander uses a front-wheel drive to propel the vehicle down the road.

The powertrain of the 2018 Highlander base-model starts with a 2.7-Liter 4-Cylinder engine with a double overhead cam. Equipped with an intelligent (computer-assisted) 16-valve system, the Toyota Highlander has power to spare.