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2017 Toyota Highlander

SUV · 2015–2027 · Highlander, Highlander Hybrid

Trims and features

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What changed for 2017

2017 Highlander trims

LELE PlusLimitedLimited PlatinumSEXLE
Price
Starting MSRP—$36,520——$41,150—
Powertrain
Engine2.7L I4 FWD: 2.7-Liter 4-Cylinder with Dual VVT-i
3.5L V6 AWD: 3.5-Liter Direct-Injection V6
3.5L V6 FWD: 3.5-Liter Direct-Injection V6
3.5L V6 Hybrid AWD: 3.5-Liter Direct-Injection Atkinson-Cycle-Capable V6
3.5-Liter Direct-Injection V63.5L V6 AWD: 3.5-Liter Direct-Injection V6
3.5L V6 Hybrid AWD: 3.5-Liter Direct-Injection Atkinson-Cycle-Capable V6
3.5L V6 AWD: 3.5-Liter Direct-Injection V6
3.5L V6 Hybrid AWD: 3.5-Liter Direct-Injection Atkinson-Cycle-Capable V6
3.5-Liter Direct-Injection V63.5L V6 AWD: 3.5-Liter Direct-Injection V6
3.5L V6 Hybrid AWD: 3.5-Liter Direct-Injection Atkinson-Cycle-Capable V6
Horsepower2.7L I4 FWD: 185 hp
3.5L V6 AWD: 295 hp
3.5L V6 FWD: 295 hp
3.5L V6 Hybrid AWD: 306 hp
295 hp3.5L V6 AWD: 295 hp
3.5L V6 Hybrid AWD: 306 hp
3.5L V6 AWD: 295 hp
3.5L V6 Hybrid AWD: 306 hp
295 hp3.5L V6 AWD: 295 hp
3.5L V6 Hybrid AWD: 306 hp
Torque2.7L I4 FWD: 184 lb-ft
3.5L V6 AWD: 263 lb-ft
3.5L V6 FWD: 263 lb-ft
3.5L V6 Hybrid AWD: —
263 lb-ft3.5L V6 AWD: 263 lb-ft
3.5L V6 Hybrid AWD: —
3.5L V6 AWD: 263 lb-ft
3.5L V6 Hybrid AWD: —
263 lb-ft3.5L V6 AWD: 263 lb-ft
3.5L V6 Hybrid AWD: —
Transmission2.7L I4 FWD: 6-speed ECT-i
3.5L V6 AWD: Direct Shift-8AT
3.5L V6 FWD: Direct Shift-8AT
3.5L V6 Hybrid AWD: Electronically controlled Continuously Variable Transmission
Direct Shift-8AT3.5L V6 AWD: Direct Shift-8AT
3.5L V6 Hybrid AWD: Electronically controlled Continuously Variable Transmission
3.5L V6 AWD: Direct Shift-8AT
3.5L V6 Hybrid AWD: Electronically controlled Continuously Variable Transmission
Direct Shift-8AT3.5L V6 AWD: Direct Shift-8AT
3.5L V6 Hybrid AWD: Electronically controlled Continuously Variable Transmission
Gears2.7L I4 FWD: 6
3.5L V6 AWD: 8
3.5L V6 FWD: 8
3.5L V6 Hybrid AWD: —
83.5L V6 AWD: 8
3.5L V6 Hybrid AWD: —
3.5L V6 AWD: 8
3.5L V6 Hybrid AWD: —
83.5L V6 AWD: 8
3.5L V6 Hybrid AWD: —
Drivetrain2.7L I4 FWD / 3.5L V6 AWD / 3.5L V6 FWD / 3.5L V6 Hybrid AWDAWD / FWD3.5L V6 AWD / 3.5L V6 FWD / 3.5L V6 Hybrid AWD3.5L V6 AWD / 3.5L V6 FWD / 3.5L V6 Hybrid AWDAWD / FWD3.5L V6 AWD / 3.5L V6 FWD / 3.5L V6 Hybrid AWD
Size and capability
Seats887773.5L V6 AWD: 7
3.5L V6 Hybrid AWD: 8
Max towing2.7L I4 FWD: 1,500 lb
3.5L V6 AWD: 5,000 lb
3.5L V6 FWD: 5,000 lb
3.5L V6 Hybrid AWD: 3,500 lb
5,000 lb3.5L V6 AWD: 5,000 lb
3.5L V6 Hybrid AWD: 3,500 lb
3.5L V6 AWD: 5,000 lb
3.5L V6 Hybrid AWD: 3,500 lb
5,000 lb3.5L V6 AWD: 5,000 lb
3.5L V6 Hybrid AWD: 3,500 lb
Cargo behind last row13.8 cu ft13.8 cu ft13.8 cu ft13.8 cu ft13.8 cu ft13.8 cu ft
Max cargo83.7 cu ft83.7 cu ft83.2 cu ft83.2 cu ft83.7 cu ft3.5L V6 AWD: 83.2 cu ft
3.5L V6 Hybrid AWD: 83.7 cu ft
Third-row legroom27.7 in27.7 in3.5L V6 AWD: 27.7 in
3.5L V6 Hybrid AWD: 26.7 in
3.5L V6 AWD: 27.7 in
3.5L V6 Hybrid AWD: 26.7 in
27.7 in27.7 in
Ground clearance8 in8 in8 in8 in8 in8 in
Length192.5 in192.5 in192.5 in192.5 in192.5 in192.5 in
Curb weight2.7L I4 FWD: 4,134 lb
3.5L V6 AWD: —
3.5L V6 FWD: —
3.5L V6 Hybrid AWD: 4,398 lb
AWD: —
FWD: 4,244 lb
3.5L V6 AWD: —
3.5L V6 FWD: 4,354 lb
3.5L V6 Hybrid AWD: 4,861 lb
—AWD: —
FWD: 4,310 lb
3.5L V6 AWD: —
3.5L V6 FWD: 4,310 lb
3.5L V6 Hybrid AWD: 4,464 lb
Tech
Touchscreen6.1 in8 in8 in8 in8 in8 in
Digital gauge cluster4.2 in4.2 in4.2 in4.2 in4.2 in4.2 in
Audio——JBLJBL——
Speakers66121266
Driver assistance
Adaptive cruise controlAdaptive Cruise ControlAdaptive Cruise ControlAdaptive Cruise ControlAdaptive Cruise ControlAdaptive Cruise ControlAdaptive Cruise Control
Lane keepingLane Keep AssistLane Keep AssistLane Keep AssistLane Keep AssistLane Keep AssistLane Keep Assist
Blind-spot monitoring——Blind Spot AlertBlind Spot AlertBlind Spot AlertBlind Spot Alert
Automatic emergency brakingAEB with Pedestrian DetectionAEB with Pedestrian DetectionAEB with Pedestrian DetectionAEB with Pedestrian DetectionAEB with Pedestrian DetectionAEB with Pedestrian Detection
Rear cross-traffic——Rear Cross-Traffic AlertRear Cross-Traffic AlertRear Cross-Traffic AlertRear Cross-Traffic Alert
360-degree camera——OptionalSurround View Camera——
Parking sensors——Rear + optionFront, Rear——
Comfort
SeatsClothSynthetic LeatherLeatherLeatherLeatherLeather
Heated seats——Front, Second RowFront, Second RowFrontFront
Ventilated seats——FrontFront——
Driver seat memory——Driver Seat———
Climate zones—33333
Second rowSplit BenchSplit BenchCaptain's ChairsCaptain's ChairsCaptain's Chairs3.5L V6 AWD: Captain's Chairs
3.5L V6 Hybrid AWD: Split Bench
Exterior
Sunroof——Tilt/Slide Moonroof + optionPanoramic MoonroofTilt/Slide MoonroofTilt/Slide Moonroof
Power liftgate2.7L I4 FWD: Manual
3.5L V6 Hybrid AWD: Power Liftgate
Power LiftgatePower LiftgatePower LiftgatePower LiftgatePower Liftgate
Wheels18 in18 in19 in + option19 in19 in18 in
HeadlightsHalogenHalogenHalogenHalogenHalogenHalogen
Packages and options (39)
LELE PlusLimitedLimited PlatinumSEXLE
Platinum Package ——OptionalStandard——
Seating for Eight with Second-Row Bench ——————
Body Side Moldings OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Door Edge Guards $125OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Black Front and Rear Mudguards —Optional——Optional—
Paint Protection Film $395OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Rear Bumper Appliqué OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Rear Bumper Protector OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Roof Rail Cross Bars OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Running Boards ——————
Tow Hitch Receiver with Towing Wire Harness OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Trailer Ball and Ball Mount OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
All-Weather Floor Mats OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Cargo Cover OptionalOptionalStandardStandardOptionalOptional
Cargo Liner OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Cargo-Net Envelope $49OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Cargo Tote OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Carpet Cargo Mat OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Carpet Floor Mats OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Emergency Assistance Kit OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
First Aid Kit $29OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Rear-Seat Blu-ray Disc Entertainment System ——OptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Remote Engine Starter $499OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
VIP RS3200 Plus Security System with Glass Breakage Sensor OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Wireless Headphones $80OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Downhill Assist Control —Optional——Optional—
Alumina Jade Metallic OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Blizzard Pearl OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Celestial Silver Metallic OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Midnight Black Metallic OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Ooh La La Rouge Mica OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Predawn Gray Mica OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Salsa Red Pearl ————Optional—
Shoreline Blue Pearl OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Toasted Walnut Pearl OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Almond —OptionalOptionalOptional—Optional
Ash OptionalOptionalOptionalOptional—Optional
Black OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Saddle Tan ——OptionalOptional——

Trim data from OpenSpec (ODbL 1.0), built from Oem brochure, Oem press release, Nhtsa vin decode. Still partial for this year: powertrain, chassis, dimensions, exterior, interior, infotainment, safety, warranty, options, option rules, vin decode. "Optional" means a package or option adds it; hover for which.

Apple lists CarPlay for: Highlander 2020–2025 (Apple).

NHTSA crash ratings, recalls and complaints

YearVersionStarsForward collision warning Lane departure warningRecallsComplaints
2026 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER HYBRID SUV HEV AWD5 StandardStandard 00
2026 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER SUV N/A AWD5 StandardStandard 00
2025 Toyota HIGHLANDER SUV AWD5 StandardStandard 410
2025 Toyota HIGHLANDER SUV FWD5 StandardStandard 410
2025 Toyota HIGHLANDER HYBRID SUV AWD5 StandardStandard 30
2024 Toyota HIGHLANDER SUV AWD5 StandardStandard 742
2024 Toyota HIGHLANDER SUV FWD5 StandardStandard 742
2024 Toyota HIGHLANDER HYBRID SUV AWD5 StandardStandard 40
2024 Toyota HIGHLANDER HYBRID SUV FWD5 StandardStandard 40
2023 Toyota HIGHLANDER SUV AWD5 StandardStandard 9182
2023 Toyota HIGHLANDER SUV FWD5 StandardStandard 9182
2023 Toyota HIGHLANDER HYBRID SUV AWD5 StandardStandard 69
2023 Toyota HIGHLANDER HYBRID SUV FWD5 StandardStandard 69
2022 Toyota HIGHLANDER SUV AWD5 StandardStandard 5259
2022 Toyota HIGHLANDER SUV FWD5 StandardStandard 5259
2022 Toyota HIGHLANDER HYBRID SUV AWD5 StandardStandard 46
2022 Toyota HIGHLANDER HYBRID SUV FWD5 StandardStandard 46
2021 Toyota HIGHLANDER SUV AWD5 StandardStandard 4523
2021 Toyota HIGHLANDER SUV FWD5 StandardStandard 4523
2021 Toyota HIGHLANDER HYBRID SUV AWD5 StandardStandard 415
2021 Toyota HIGHLANDER HYBRID SUV FWD5 StandardStandard 415
2020 Toyota HIGHLANDER SUV AWD5 StandardStandard 4317
2020 Toyota HIGHLANDER SUV FWD5 StandardStandard 4317
2020 Toyota HIGHLANDER HYBRID SUV AWD5 StandardStandard 49
2020 Toyota HIGHLANDER HYBRID SUV FWD5 StandardStandard 49
2019 Toyota Highlander SUV FWD5 StandardStandard 3489
2019 Toyota Highlander SUV AWD5 StandardStandard 3489
2019 Toyota Highlander Hybrid SUV AWD5 StandardStandard 06
2018 Toyota Highlander SUV FWD5 StandardStandard 5267
2018 Toyota Highlander SUV AWD5 StandardStandard 5267
2018 Toyota Highlander Hybrid SUV AWD5 StandardStandard 05
2017 Toyota Highlander SUV AWD5 OptionalStandard 4267
2017 Toyota Highlander SUV FWD5 OptionalStandard 4267
2017 Toyota Highlander HV SUV AWD5 OptionalStandard 3224
2016 Toyota Highlander SUV FWD5 OptionalOptional 3111
2016 Toyota Highlander SUV AWD5 OptionalOptional 3111
2016 Toyota Highlander HV SUV AWD5 OptionalOptional 3108
2015 Toyota Highlander SUV AWD5 OptionalOptional 2192
2015 Toyota Highlander SUV FWD5 OptionalOptional 2192
2015 Toyota Highlander HV SUV AWD5 OptionalOptional 2182

Source: NHTSA.

EPA fuel economy (combined mpg)

YearEPA modelEnginesCombined
2026Highlander AWDAuto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.4 L, Turbo 24
2026Highlander Hybrid AWDAuto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L 35
2026Highlander Hybrid AWD LTD/PLATAuto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L 35
2025HighlanderAuto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.4 L, Turbo, SIDI & PFI; with Stop-Start
Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.4 L, Turbo, SIDI & PFI
24–25
2025Highlander AWDAuto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.4 L, Turbo 24
2025Highlander Hybrid AWDAuto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L 35
2025Highlander Hybrid AWD LTD/PLATAuto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L 35
2024HighlanderAuto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.4 L, Turbo, SIDI & PFI; with Stop-Start
Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.4 L, Turbo, SIDI & PFI
24–25
2024Highlander AWDAuto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.4 L, Turbo 24
2024Highlander HybridAuto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L 36
2024Highlander Hybrid AWDAuto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L 35
2024Highlander Hybrid AWD LTD/PLATAuto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L 35
2023HighlanderAuto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.4 L, Turbo, SIDI & PFI; with Stop-start
Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.4 L, Turbo, SIDI & PFI
24–25
2023Highlander AWDAuto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.4 L, Turbo 24
2023Highlander HybridAuto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L 36
2023Highlander Hybrid AWDAuto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L 35
2023Highlander Hybrid AWD LTD/PLATAuto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L 35
2022HighlanderAuto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.5 L, SIDI & PFI; Stop-Start
Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.5 L, SIDI & PFI
23–24
2022Highlander AWDAuto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.5 L 23
2022Highlander HybridAuto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L 36
2022Highlander Hybrid AWDAuto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L 35
2022Highlander Hybrid AWD LTD/PLATAuto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L 35
2021HighlanderAuto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.5 L, SIDI & PFI; Stop-Start
Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.5 L, SIDI & PFI
23–24
2021Highlander AWDAuto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.5 L 23
2021Highlander HybridAuto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L 36
2021Highlander Hybrid AWDAuto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L 35
2021Highlander Hybrid AWD LTD/PLATAuto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L 35
2020HighlanderAuto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.5 L, SIDI & PFI; Stop-Start
Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.5 L, SIDI & PFI
23–24
2020Highlander AWDAuto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.5 L 23
2020Highlander HybridAuto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L 36
2020Highlander Hybrid AWDAuto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L 35
2020Highlander Hybrid AWD LTD/PLATAuto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L 35
2019HighlanderAuto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.5 L
Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.7 L
22–23
2019Highlander AWDAuto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.5 L, SIDI & PFI
Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.5 L, SIDI & PFI; Stop-Start
22
2019Highlander AWD LEAuto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.5 L 23
2019Highlander Hybrid AWDAuto (AV-S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L 28
2019Highlander Hybrid AWD LE PlusAuto (AV-S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L 29
2019Highlander LE/XLE/SE/LTDAuto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.5 L 23
2018HighlanderAuto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.5 L
Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.7 L
22–23
2018Highlander AWDAuto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.5 L, SIDI & PFI
Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.5 L, SIDI & PFI; Stop-start
22
2018Highlander AWD LEAuto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.5 L 23
2018Highlander Hybrid AWDAuto (AV-S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L 28
2018Highlander Hybrid AWD LE PlusAuto (AV-S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L 29
2018Highlander LE/XLE/SE/LTDAuto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.5 L 23
2017HighlanderAuto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.5 L
Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.7 L
22–23
2017Highlander AWDAuto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.5 L, SIDI & PFI; Stop-Start
Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.5 L, SIDI & PFI
22
2017Highlander AWD LEAuto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.5 L 23
2017Highlander Hybrid AWDAuto (AV-S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L 28
2017Highlander Hybrid AWD LE PlusAuto (AV-S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L 29
2017Highlander LE/XLE/SE/LTDAuto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.5 L 23
2016Highlander 2WDAuto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.7 L
Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L
21–22
2016Highlander AWDAuto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L 20
2016Highlander Hybrid AWDAuto (AV-S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L 28
2016Highlander Hybrid AWD LE PlusAuto (AV-S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L 28
2015Highlander 2WDAuto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.7 L
Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L
21–22
2015Highlander AWDAuto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L 20
2015Highlander Hybrid AWDAuto (AV-S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L 28
2015Highlander Hybrid AWD LE PlusAuto (AV-S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L 28

Source: fueleconomy.gov.

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