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2016 Toyota Highlander
SUV · 2015–2027 · Highlander, Highlander Hybrid
Trims and features
What changed for 2016
- Second row: Bench Seat → Split Bench (LE, LE Plus)
- Touchscreen: 6.1 in → 8 in (LE Plus)
2016 Highlander trims
| LE | LE Plus | Limited | XLE | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Powertrain | ||||
| Engine | AWD 3.5L V6: 3.5-Liter V6 Double Overhead Cam (DOHC) 24-Valve with Dual Variable Valve Timing with intelligence (VVT-i) FWD 2.7L I4: 2.7-Liter 4-Cylinder Double Overhead Cam (DOHC) 16-Valve with Dual Variable Valve Timing with intelligence (VVT-i) | 3.5-Liter V6 Double Overhead Cam (DOHC) 24-Valve with Dual Variable Valve Timing with intelligence (VVT-i) | 3.5-Liter V6 Double Overhead Cam (DOHC) 24-Valve with Dual Variable Valve Timing with intelligence (VVT-i) | 3.5-Liter V6 Double Overhead Cam (DOHC) 24-Valve with Dual Variable Valve Timing with intelligence (VVT-i) |
| Horsepower | AWD 3.5L V6: 270 hp FWD 2.7L I4: 185 hp | 270 hp | 270 hp | 270 hp |
| Torque | AWD 3.5L V6: 248 lb-ft FWD 2.7L I4: 184 lb-ft | 248 lb-ft | 248 lb-ft | 248 lb-ft |
| Transmission | 6-speed Electronically Controlled automatic Transmission with intelligence (ECT-i) | 6-speed Electronically Controlled automatic Transmission with intelligence (ECT-i) | 6-speed Electronically Controlled automatic Transmission with intelligence (ECT-i) | 6-speed Electronically Controlled automatic Transmission with intelligence (ECT-i) |
| Gears | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Drivetrain | AWD 3.5L V6 / FWD 2.7L I4 / FWD 3.5L V6 | AWD / FWD | AWD / FWD | AWD 7 / AWD 8 / FWD 7 / FWD 8 |
| Size and capability | ||||
| Seats | 8 | 8 | 7 | AWD 7: 7 AWD 8: 8 FWD 8: 8 |
| Max towing | AWD 3.5L V6: 5,000 lb FWD 2.7L I4: 1,500 lb | 5,000 lb | 5,000 lb | 5,000 lb |
| Cargo behind last row | 13.8 cu ft | 13.8 cu ft | 13.8 cu ft | 13.8 cu ft |
| Max cargo | 83.7 cu ft | 83.7 cu ft | 83.2 cu ft | 83.2 cu ft |
| Third-row legroom | 27.7 in | 27.7 in | 27.7 in | 27.7 in |
| Ground clearance | 8 in | 8 in | 8 in | 8 in |
| Length | 191.1 in | 191.1 in | 191.1 in | 191.1 in |
| Curb weight | AWD 3.5L V6: 4,398 lb FWD 2.7L I4: 4,134 lb FWD 3.5L V6: 4,244 lb | AWD: 4,398 lb FWD: 4,244 lb | AWD: 4,508 lb FWD: 4,354 lb | AWD 7: 4,464 lb FWD 7: 4,310 lb FWD 8: 4,310 lb |
| Tech | ||||
| Touchscreen | 6.1 in | 8 in | 8 in | 8 in |
| Digital gauge cluster | 3.5 in | 3.5 in | 4.2 in | 4.2 in |
| Audio | — | — | JBL | — |
| Speakers | 6 | 6 | 12 | 6 |
| Driver assistance | ||||
| Adaptive cruise control | — | — | Optional | — |
| Lane keeping | — | — | Optional | — |
| Blind-spot monitoring | — | — | Blind Spot Alert | — |
| Automatic emergency braking | — | — | Optional | — |
| Rear cross-traffic | — | — | Rear Cross-Traffic Alert | — |
| Parking sensors | — | — | Rear | — |
| Comfort | ||||
| Seats | Cloth | Synthetic Leather | Leather | Leather |
| Heated seats | — | — | Front + option | Front |
| Ventilated seats | — | — | Front | — |
| Driver seat memory | — | — | Driver Seat | — |
| Climate zones | — | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Second row | Split Bench | Split Bench | Captain's Chairs | AWD 7: Captain's Chairs AWD 8: Split Bench FWD 8: Split Bench |
| Exterior | ||||
| Sunroof | — | — | Tilt/Slide Moonroof + option | Tilt/Slide Moonroof |
| Power liftgate | — | Power Liftgate | Power Liftgate | Power Liftgate |
| Wheels | 18 in | 18 in | 19 in | 18 in |
| Headlights | Halogen | Halogen | Halogen | Halogen |
Packages and options (48)
| LE | LE Plus | Limited | XLE | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver Technology Package $1,525 | — | — | Optional | — |
| Platinum Package | — | — | Optional | — |
| 3.5-Liter V6 | Optional | — | — | — |
| Body Side Moldings | — | — | — | — |
| Door Edge Guards $125 | — | — | — | — |
| Mudguards | — | — | — | — |
| Paint Protection Film $395 | — | — | — | — |
| Rear Bumper Appliqué | — | — | — | — |
| Rear Bumper Protector | — | — | — | — |
| Remote Engine Starter $499 | — | — | — | — |
| Roof Rail Cross Bars | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Running Boards | — | — | — | — |
| Tow Hitch Receiver with Towing Wire Harness | — | — | — | — |
| Trailer Ball and Ball Mount | — | — | — | — |
| All-Weather Floor Mats | — | — | — | — |
| Cargo Cover | — | — | — | — |
| Cargo Liner | — | — | — | — |
| Cargo-Net Envelope | — | — | — | — |
| Cargo Tote | — | — | — | — |
| Carpet Cargo Mat | — | — | — | — |
| Carpet Floor Mats | — | — | — | — |
| Emergency Assistance Kit | — | — | — | — |
| First Aid Kit $30 | — | — | — | — |
| Rear-Seat Blu-ray Disc Entertainment System | — | — | Optional | Optional |
| Vehicle Intrusion Protection (VIP) RS3200 Plus Security System with Glass Breakage Sensor (GBS) | — | — | — | — |
| Wireless Headphones | — | — | — | — |
| Safety Connect | — | — | Optional | — |
| SiriusXM subscription | — | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Alumina Jade Metallic | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Blizzard Pearl | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Crème Brulee Mica | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Midnight Black Metallic | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Nautical Blue Metallic | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Ooh La La Rouge Mica | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Predawn Gray Mica | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Shoreline Blue Pearl | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Silver Sky Metallic | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Almond Leather | — | — | — | Optional |
| Almond Perforated Leather | — | — | Optional | — |
| Almond SofTex/Cloth | — | Optional | — | — |
| Ash Fabric | Optional | — | — | — |
| Ash Leather | — | — | — | Optional |
| Ash Perforated Leather | — | — | Optional | — |
| Ash SofTex/Cloth | — | Optional | — | — |
| Black Fabric | Optional | — | — | — |
| Black Leather | — | — | — | Optional |
| Black Perforated Leather | — | — | Optional | — |
| Black SofTex/Cloth | — | Optional | — | — |
Trim data from OpenSpec (ODbL 1.0), built from Oem brochure, Nhtsa vin decode, Nhtsa vin decode. Still partial for this year: model, trims, powertrain, fuel economy, chassis, dimensions, exterior, interior, infotainment, safety, warranty, options, option rules, vin decode. "Optional" means a package or option adds it; hover for which.
Year by year
| Year | Engines | Drive | Fuel economy | Crash rating | Recalls | Owner complaints | Collision warning | CarPlay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2.4L 4-cyl turbo 2.5L 4-cyl hybrid | AWD | 24–35 mpg | 5 of 5 | 0 | 0 | Standard | — |
| 2025 | 2.4L 4-cyl turbo 2.5L 4-cyl hybrid | AWD, FWD | 24–35 mpg | 5 of 5 | 7 | 10 | Standard | Yes |
| 2024 | 2.4L 4-cyl turbo 2.5L 4-cyl hybrid | AWD, FWD | 24–36 mpg | 5 of 5 | 11 | 42 | Standard | Yes |
| 2023 | 2.4L 4-cyl turbo 2.5L 4-cyl hybrid | AWD, FWD | 24–36 mpg | 5 of 5 | 15 | 191 | Standard | Yes |
| 2022 | 2.5L 4-cyl hybrid 3.5L 6-cyl | AWD, FWD | 23–36 mpg | 5 of 5 | 9 | 265 | Standard | Yes |
| 2021 | 2.5L 4-cyl hybrid 3.5L 6-cyl | AWD, FWD | 23–36 mpg | 5 of 5 | 8 | 538 | Standard | Yes |
| 2020 | 2.5L 4-cyl hybrid 3.5L 6-cyl | AWD, FWD | 23–36 mpg | 5 of 5 | 8 | 326 | Standard | Yes |
| 2019 | 2.7L 4-cyl 3.5L 6-cyl 3.5L 6-cyl hybrid | AWD, FWD | 22–29 mpg | 5 of 5 | 3 | 495 | Standard | No |
| 2018 | 2.7L 4-cyl 3.5L 6-cyl 3.5L 6-cyl hybrid | AWD, FWD | 22–29 mpg | 5 of 5 | 5 | 272 | Standard | No |
| 2017 | 2.7L 4-cyl 3.5L 6-cyl 3.5L 6-cyl hybrid | AWD, FWD | 22–29 mpg | 5 of 5 | 7 | 491 | Optional | No |
| 2016 | 2.7L 4-cyl 3.5L 6-cyl 3.5L 6-cyl hybrid | AWD, FWD | 20–28 mpg | 5 of 5 | 6 | 219 | Optional | No |
| 2015 | 2.7L 4-cyl 3.5L 6-cyl 3.5L 6-cyl hybrid | AWD, FWD | 20–28 mpg | 5 of 5 | 4 | 374 | Optional | No |
Owner complaints are unverified reports to NHTSA and aren't adjusted for how many were sold, so compare years of the same model: a tall bar marks a year owners had more trouble with. Collision warning: forward collision warning as NHTSA lists it ("Some versions": standard on some). Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Apple.
Apple lists CarPlay for: Highlander 2020–2025 (Apple).
Every NHTSA-rated version: crash ratings, safety tech, recalls, complaints
| Year | Version | Stars | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | TOYOTA HIGHLANDER HYBRID SUV HEV AWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 0 | 0 |
| 2026 | TOYOTA HIGHLANDER SUV N/A AWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | Toyota HIGHLANDER SUV AWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 4 | 10 |
| 2025 | Toyota HIGHLANDER SUV FWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 4 | 10 |
| 2025 | Toyota HIGHLANDER HYBRID SUV AWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 3 | 0 |
| 2024 | Toyota HIGHLANDER SUV AWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 7 | 42 |
| 2024 | Toyota HIGHLANDER SUV FWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 7 | 42 |
| 2024 | Toyota HIGHLANDER HYBRID SUV AWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 4 | 0 |
| 2024 | Toyota HIGHLANDER HYBRID SUV FWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 4 | 0 |
| 2023 | Toyota HIGHLANDER SUV AWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 9 | 182 |
| 2023 | Toyota HIGHLANDER SUV FWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 9 | 182 |
| 2023 | Toyota HIGHLANDER HYBRID SUV AWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 6 | 9 |
| 2023 | Toyota HIGHLANDER HYBRID SUV FWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 6 | 9 |
| 2022 | Toyota HIGHLANDER SUV AWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 5 | 259 |
| 2022 | Toyota HIGHLANDER SUV FWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 5 | 259 |
| 2022 | Toyota HIGHLANDER HYBRID SUV AWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 4 | 6 |
| 2022 | Toyota HIGHLANDER HYBRID SUV FWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 4 | 6 |
| 2021 | Toyota HIGHLANDER SUV AWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 4 | 523 |
| 2021 | Toyota HIGHLANDER SUV FWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 4 | 523 |
| 2021 | Toyota HIGHLANDER HYBRID SUV AWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 4 | 15 |
| 2021 | Toyota HIGHLANDER HYBRID SUV FWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 4 | 15 |
| 2020 | Toyota HIGHLANDER SUV AWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 4 | 317 |
| 2020 | Toyota HIGHLANDER SUV FWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 4 | 317 |
| 2020 | Toyota HIGHLANDER HYBRID SUV AWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 4 | 9 |
| 2020 | Toyota HIGHLANDER HYBRID SUV FWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 4 | 9 |
| 2019 | Toyota Highlander SUV FWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 3 | 489 |
| 2019 | Toyota Highlander SUV AWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 3 | 489 |
| 2019 | Toyota Highlander Hybrid SUV AWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 0 | 6 |
| 2018 | Toyota Highlander SUV FWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 5 | 267 |
| 2018 | Toyota Highlander SUV AWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 5 | 267 |
| 2018 | Toyota Highlander Hybrid SUV AWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 0 | 5 |
| 2017 | Toyota Highlander SUV AWD | 5 | Optional | Standard | 4 | 267 |
| 2017 | Toyota Highlander SUV FWD | 5 | Optional | Standard | 4 | 267 |
| 2017 | Toyota Highlander HV SUV AWD | 5 | Optional | Standard | 3 | 224 |
| 2016 | Toyota Highlander SUV FWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 3 | 111 |
| 2016 | Toyota Highlander SUV AWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 3 | 111 |
| 2016 | Toyota Highlander HV SUV AWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 3 | 108 |
| 2015 | Toyota Highlander SUV AWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 2 | 192 |
| 2015 | Toyota Highlander SUV FWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 2 | 192 |
| 2015 | Toyota Highlander HV SUV AWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 2 | 182 |
Source: NHTSA.
Every EPA-rated version: engines and combined mpg
| Year | EPA model | Engines | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Highlander AWD | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.4 L, Turbo | 24 |
| 2026 | Highlander Hybrid AWD | Auto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 35 |
| 2026 | Highlander Hybrid AWD LTD/PLAT | Auto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 35 |
| 2025 | Highlander | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.4 L, Turbo, SIDI & PFI; with Stop-Start Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.4 L, Turbo, SIDI & PFI |
24–25 |
| 2025 | Highlander AWD | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.4 L, Turbo | 24 |
| 2025 | Highlander Hybrid AWD | Auto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 35 |
| 2025 | Highlander Hybrid AWD LTD/PLAT | Auto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 35 |
| 2024 | Highlander | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.4 L, Turbo, SIDI & PFI; with Stop-Start Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.4 L, Turbo, SIDI & PFI |
24–25 |
| 2024 | Highlander AWD | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.4 L, Turbo | 24 |
| 2024 | Highlander Hybrid | Auto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 36 |
| 2024 | Highlander Hybrid AWD | Auto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 35 |
| 2024 | Highlander Hybrid AWD LTD/PLAT | Auto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 35 |
| 2023 | Highlander | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.4 L, Turbo, SIDI & PFI; with Stop-start Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.4 L, Turbo, SIDI & PFI |
24–25 |
| 2023 | Highlander AWD | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.4 L, Turbo | 24 |
| 2023 | Highlander Hybrid | Auto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 36 |
| 2023 | Highlander Hybrid AWD | Auto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 35 |
| 2023 | Highlander Hybrid AWD LTD/PLAT | Auto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 35 |
| 2022 | Highlander | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.5 L, SIDI & PFI; Stop-Start Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.5 L, SIDI & PFI |
23–24 |
| 2022 | Highlander AWD | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 23 |
| 2022 | Highlander Hybrid | Auto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 36 |
| 2022 | Highlander Hybrid AWD | Auto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 35 |
| 2022 | Highlander Hybrid AWD LTD/PLAT | Auto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 35 |
| 2021 | Highlander | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.5 L, SIDI & PFI; Stop-Start Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.5 L, SIDI & PFI |
23–24 |
| 2021 | Highlander AWD | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 23 |
| 2021 | Highlander Hybrid | Auto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 36 |
| 2021 | Highlander Hybrid AWD | Auto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 35 |
| 2021 | Highlander Hybrid AWD LTD/PLAT | Auto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 35 |
| 2020 | Highlander | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.5 L, SIDI & PFI; Stop-Start Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.5 L, SIDI & PFI |
23–24 |
| 2020 | Highlander AWD | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 23 |
| 2020 | Highlander Hybrid | Auto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 36 |
| 2020 | Highlander Hybrid AWD | Auto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 35 |
| 2020 | Highlander Hybrid AWD LTD/PLAT | Auto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 35 |
| 2019 | Highlander | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.5 L Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.7 L |
22–23 |
| 2019 | Highlander AWD | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.5 L, SIDI & PFI Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.5 L, SIDI & PFI; Stop-Start |
22 |
| 2019 | Highlander AWD LE | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 23 |
| 2019 | Highlander Hybrid AWD | Auto (AV-S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 28 |
| 2019 | Highlander Hybrid AWD LE Plus | Auto (AV-S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 29 |
| 2019 | Highlander LE/XLE/SE/LTD | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 23 |
| 2018 | Highlander | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.5 L Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.7 L |
22–23 |
| 2018 | Highlander AWD | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.5 L, SIDI & PFI Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.5 L, SIDI & PFI; Stop-start |
22 |
| 2018 | Highlander AWD LE | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 23 |
| 2018 | Highlander Hybrid AWD | Auto (AV-S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 28 |
| 2018 | Highlander Hybrid AWD LE Plus | Auto (AV-S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 29 |
| 2018 | Highlander LE/XLE/SE/LTD | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 23 |
| 2017 | Highlander | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.5 L Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.7 L |
22–23 |
| 2017 | Highlander AWD | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.5 L, SIDI & PFI; Stop-Start Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.5 L, SIDI & PFI |
22 |
| 2017 | Highlander AWD LE | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 23 |
| 2017 | Highlander Hybrid AWD | Auto (AV-S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 28 |
| 2017 | Highlander Hybrid AWD LE Plus | Auto (AV-S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 29 |
| 2017 | Highlander LE/XLE/SE/LTD | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 23 |
| 2016 | Highlander 2WD | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.7 L Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L |
21–22 |
| 2016 | Highlander AWD | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 20 |
| 2016 | Highlander Hybrid AWD | Auto (AV-S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 28 |
| 2016 | Highlander Hybrid AWD LE Plus | Auto (AV-S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 28 |
| 2015 | Highlander 2WD | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.7 L Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L |
21–22 |
| 2015 | Highlander AWD | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 20 |
| 2015 | Highlander Hybrid AWD | Auto (AV-S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 28 |
| 2015 | Highlander Hybrid AWD LE Plus | Auto (AV-S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 28 |
Source: fueleconomy.gov.