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2019 Toyota Highlander
SUV · 2015–2027 · Highlander, Highlander Hybrid
Trims and features
What changed for 2019
- Trim dropped: Limited Platinum
- Engine: 3.5-Liter V6 Double Overhead Cam (DOHC) 24-Valve direct-injection Atkinson-cycle-capable engine with VVT-iW (Variable Valve Timing-intelligent Wide) intake and VVT-i (Variable Valve Timing with intelligence) exhaust, and Stop and Start Engine System (S&S) → 3.5-liter V6 direct-injection engine (LE Plus, Limited, XLE, SE)
- Fuel economy (combined): 29 mpg → 23 mpg (LE Plus)
- Curb weight: 4,244 lb → 4,535 lb (LE Plus)
- Fuel economy (combined): 28 mpg → 22 mpg (Limited, XLE, SE)
- Heated seats: Front → Front, Second Row (Limited)
- Engine: 2.7-Liter 4-Cylinder Double Overhead Cam (DOHC) 16-Valve with Dual Variable Valve Timing with intelligence (VVT-i) → 2.7-liter 4-Cylinder (LE)
- Fuel economy (combined): 29 mpg → 22 mpg (LE)
- Curb weight: 4,310 lb → 4,590 lb (XLE, SE)
2019 Highlander trims
| LE | LE Plus | Limited | SE | XLE | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||||
| Starting MSRP | — | from $36,760 | from $42,930 | from $40,940 | from $39,720 |
| Powertrain | |||||
| Engine | FWD 2.7L I4: 2.7-liter 4-Cylinder AWD 3.5L V6: 3.5-liter V6 direct-injection engine FWD 3.5L V6: 3.5-liter V6 direct-injection engine | 3.5-liter V6 direct-injection engine | 3.5-liter V6 direct-injection engine | 3.5-liter V6 direct-injection engine | 3.5-liter V6 direct-injection engine |
| Horsepower | FWD 2.7L I4: 185 hp AWD 3.5L V6: 295 hp FWD 3.5L V6: 295 hp | 295 hp | 295 hp | 295 hp | 295 hp |
| Torque | FWD 2.7L I4: 184 lb-ft AWD 3.5L V6: 263 lb-ft FWD 3.5L V6: 263 lb-ft | 263 lb-ft | 263 lb-ft | 263 lb-ft | 263 lb-ft |
| Transmission | FWD 2.7L I4: — AWD 3.5L V6: Direct Shift-8AT FWD 3.5L V6: Direct Shift-8AT | Direct Shift-8AT | Direct Shift-8AT | Direct Shift-8AT | Direct Shift-8AT |
| Gears | FWD 2.7L I4: 6 AWD 3.5L V6: 8 FWD 3.5L V6: 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Drivetrain | FWD 2.7L I4 / AWD 3.5L V6 / FWD 3.5L V6 | AWD / FWD | AWD / FWD | AWD / FWD | AWD / FWD |
| Fuel economy (combined) | FWD 2.7L I4: 22 mpg FWD 3.5L V6: 23 mpg | 23 mpg | AWD: 22 mpg FWD: 23 mpg | AWD: 22 mpg FWD: 23 mpg | AWD: 22 mpg FWD: 23 mpg |
| Size and capability | |||||
| Seats | 8 | 8 | 7 + option | 7 | 7 + option |
| Max towing | FWD 2.7L I4: 1,500 lb AWD 3.5L V6: 5,000 lb FWD 3.5L V6: 5,000 lb | 5,000 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 | 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 | 27.7 in |
| Ground clearance | 8 in | 8 in | 8 in | 8 in | 8 in |
| Length | 192.5 in | 192.5 in | 192.5 in | 192.5 in | 192.5 in |
| Curb weight | FWD 2.7L I4: 4,134 lb AWD 3.5L V6: 4,535 lb FWD 3.5L V6: 4,244 lb | AWD: 4,535 lb FWD: 4,244 lb | — | AWD: 4,590 lb FWD: 4,310 lb | AWD: 4,590 lb FWD: 4,310 lb |
| Tech | |||||
| Touchscreen | 6.1 in | 8 in | 8 in | 8 in | 8 in |
| Digital gauge cluster | 4.2 in | 4.2 in | 4.2 in | 4.2 in | 4.2 in |
| Audio | — | — | JBL | — | — |
| Speakers | 6 | 6 | 12 | 6 | 6 |
| Driver assistance | |||||
| Adaptive cruise control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Lane keeping | Lane Keep Assist | Lane Keep Assist | Lane Keep Assist | Lane Keep Assist | Lane Keep Assist |
| Blind-spot monitoring | — | Blind Spot Alert | Blind Spot Alert | Blind Spot Alert | Blind Spot Alert |
| Automatic emergency braking | AEB with Pedestrian Detection | AEB with Pedestrian Detection | AEB with Pedestrian Detection | AEB with Pedestrian Detection | AEB with Pedestrian Detection |
| Rear cross-traffic | — | Rear Cross-Traffic Alert | Rear Cross-Traffic Alert | Rear Cross-Traffic Alert | Rear Cross-Traffic Alert |
| 360-degree camera | — | — | Optional | — | — |
| Parking sensors | — | — | Rear + option | — | — |
| Comfort | |||||
| Seats | Cloth | — | Leather | Leather | Leather |
| Heated seats | — | — | Front, Second Row + option | Front | Front |
| Ventilated seats | — | — | Front | — | — |
| Driver seat memory | — | — | Driver Seat | — | — |
| Climate zones | — | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Remote start | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Second row | Split Bench | Split Bench | Captain's Chairs + option | Captain's Chairs | Captain's Chairs + option |
| Exterior | |||||
| Sunroof | — | — | Tilt/Slide Moonroof + option | Tilt/Slide Moonroof | Tilt/Slide Moonroof |
| Power liftgate | — | Power Liftgate | Power Liftgate | Power Liftgate | Power Liftgate |
| Wheels | 18 in | 18 in | 19 in | 19 in | 18 in |
| Headlights | Halogen | Halogen | Halogen | Halogen | Halogen |
Packages and options (49)
| LE | LE Plus | Limited | SE | XLE | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Platinum Package | — | — | Optional | — | — |
| Seating for Eight with Second-Row Bench | — | — | Optional | — | Optional |
| Body Side Moldings | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Door Edge Guards $125 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Mudguards | — | — | — | — | — |
| Paint Protection Film $395 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Rear Bumper Appliqué | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Rear Bumper Protector | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Roof Rail Cross Bars | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Running Boards | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Tow Hitch Receiver with Towing Wire Harness | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Trailer Ball and Ball Mount | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| All-Weather Floor Mats | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Cargo Cover | Optional | Optional | Standard | Optional | Optional |
| Cargo Liner | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Cargo-Net Envelope $49 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Cargo Tote | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Carpet Cargo Mat | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Carpet Floor Mats | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Emergency Assistance Kit | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| First Aid Kit $30 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Rear-Seat Blu-ray Disc Entertainment System | — | — | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Remote Engine Starter | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Wireless Headphones $95 | — | — | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Downhill Assist Control (DAC) | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Front and Rear Parking Assist Sonar | — | — | Optional | — | — |
| Vehicle Intrusion Protection RS3200 Plus Security System | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Alumina Jade Metallic | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Blizzard Pearl | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Celestial Silver Metallic | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Midnight Black Metallic | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Ooh La La Rouge Mica | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Predawn Gray Mica | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Salsa Red Pearl | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Shoreline Blue Pearl | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Toasted Walnut Pearl | Optional | 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 Leather with Unique Ribbon Inserts and Red Stitching | — | — | — | Optional | — |
| Black SofTex/Cloth | — | Optional | — | — | — |
| Saddle Tan Perforated Leather | — | — | Optional | — | — |
Trim data from OpenSpec (ODbL 1.0), built from Oem brochure, Oem brochure, Nhtsa vin decode. Still partial for this year: fuel economy, chassis, dimensions, exterior, interior, infotainment, safety, 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
| 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.
EPA fuel economy (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.