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2021 Toyota Highlander
SUV · 2015–2027 · Highlander, Highlander Hybrid
Trims and features
What changed for 2021
- Starting prices: +$115 to +$485 (5 trims; hover for each)
- New trim: XSE
- Engine: 3.5-Liter V6 D-4S Injection Atkinson Cycle-capable Engine → 3.5-Liter V6 (Limited, Platinum, L, LE, XLE)
2021 Highlander trims
| L | LE | Limited | Platinum | XLE | XSE | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | ||||||
| Starting MSRP | from $35,085 | from $37,000 | from $43,765 | from $46,965 | from $40,085 | from $41,680 |
| Powertrain | ||||||
| Engine | 3.5-Liter V6 | 3.5-Liter V6 | 3.5-Liter V6 | 3.5-Liter V6 | 3.5-Liter V6 | 3.5-Liter V6 |
| Horsepower | 295 hp | 295 hp | 295 hp | 295 hp | 295 hp | 295 hp |
| Torque | 263 lb-ft | 263 lb-ft | 263 lb-ft | 263 lb-ft | 263 lb-ft | 263 lb-ft |
| Transmission | Direct Shift-8AT 8-speed Electronically Controlled automatic Transmission | Direct Shift-8AT 8-speed Electronically Controlled automatic Transmission | Direct Shift-8AT 8-speed Electronically Controlled automatic Transmission | Direct Shift-8AT 8-speed Electronically Controlled automatic Transmission | Direct Shift-8AT 8-speed Electronically Controlled automatic Transmission | Direct Shift-8AT 8-speed Electronically Controlled automatic Transmission |
| Gears | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Drivetrain | AWD / FWD | AWD / FWD | AWD / FWD | AWD / FWD | AWD / FWD | AWD / FWD |
| Fuel economy (combined) | AWD: 23 mpg FWD: 24 mpg | 23 mpg | AWD: 23 mpg FWD: 24 mpg | AWD: 23 mpg FWD: 24 mpg | AWD: 23 mpg FWD: 24 mpg | AWD: 23 mpg FWD: 24 mpg |
| Size and capability | ||||||
| Seats | 8 | 8 | 7 + option | 7 | 7 + option | 7 |
| Max towing | 5,000 lb | 5,000 lb | 5,000 lb | 5,000 lb | 5,000 lb | 5,000 lb |
| Cargo behind last row | 16 cu ft | 16 cu ft | 16 cu ft | 16 cu ft | 16 cu ft | 16 cu ft |
| Max cargo | 84.3 cu ft | 84.3 cu ft | 84.3 cu ft | 84.3 cu ft | 84.3 cu ft | 84.3 cu ft |
| Third-row legroom | 27.7 in | 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 | 8 in |
| Length | 194.9 in | 194.9 in | 194.9 in | 194.9 in | 194.9 in | 197.4 in |
| Curb weight | AWD: 4,330 lb FWD: 4,145 lb | AWD: 4,330 lb FWD: 4,145 lb | AWD: 4,450 lb FWD: 4,260 lb | AWD: 4,450 lb FWD: 4,260 lb | AWD: 4,370 lb FWD: 4,195 lb | AWD: 4,400 lb FWD: 4,205 lb |
| Tech | ||||||
| Touchscreen | 8 in | 8 in | 8 in + option | 12.3 in | 8 in | 8 in |
| Apple CarPlay | Wired | Wired | Wired | Wired | Wired | Wired |
| Android Auto | Wired | Wired | Wired | Wired | Wired | Wired |
| Digital gauge cluster | 4.2 in | 4.2 in | 7 in | 7 in | 7 in | 7 in |
| Head-up display | — | — | — | Windshield HUD | — | — |
| Audio | — | — | JBL + option | JBL | — | Optional |
| Speakers | 6 | 6 | 11 + option | 11 | 6 | 6 + option |
| Wireless phone charging | — | — | Qi | Qi | Qi | Qi |
| Driver assistance | ||||||
| Adaptive cruise control | Adaptive Cruise with Stop & Go | Adaptive Cruise with Stop & Go | Adaptive Cruise with Stop & Go | Adaptive Cruise with Stop & Go | Adaptive Cruise with Stop & Go | Adaptive Cruise with Stop & Go |
| Lane keeping | Lane Centering | Lane Centering | Lane Centering | Lane Centering | Lane Centering | Lane Centering |
| Blind-spot monitoring | — | Blind Spot Alert | Blind Spot Alert | Blind Spot Alert | Blind Spot Alert | Blind Spot Alert |
| Automatic emergency braking | AEB with Pedestrian + Cyclist Detection | AEB with Pedestrian + Cyclist Detection | AEB with Pedestrian + Cyclist Detection | AEB with Pedestrian + Cyclist Detection | AEB with Pedestrian + Cyclist Detection | AEB with Pedestrian + Cyclist Detection |
| Rear cross-traffic | — | Rear Cross-Traffic Alert | Rear Cross-Traffic Alert | Rear Cross-Traffic Alert | Rear Cross-Traffic Alert | Rear Cross-Traffic Alert |
| 360-degree camera | — | — | Optional | Surround View Camera | — | — |
| Parking sensors | — | — | Front, Rear | Front, Rear | — | — |
| Comfort | ||||||
| Seats | Cloth | Cloth | Leather | Leather | Synthetic Leather | Synthetic Leather + option |
| Heated seats | — | — | Front | Front, Second Row | Front | Front |
| Ventilated seats | — | — | Front | Front | — | — |
| Driver seat memory | — | — | Driver Seat | Driver Seat | — | — |
| Climate zones | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Remote start | — | App-Based Remote Start | App-Based Remote Start | App-Based Remote Start | App-Based Remote Start | App-Based Remote Start |
| Second row | Split Bench | Split Bench | Captain's Chairs + option | Captain's Chairs | Captain's Chairs + option | Captain's Chairs |
| Exterior | ||||||
| Sunroof | — | — | Tilt/Slide Moonroof | Panoramic Moonroof | Tilt/Slide Moonroof | Tilt/Slide Moonroof |
| Power liftgate | — | Power Liftgate | Hands-Free Power Liftgate | Hands-Free Power Liftgate | Power Liftgate | Power Liftgate |
| Wheels | 18 in | 18 in | 20 in | 20 in | 18 in | 20 in |
Packages and options (52)
| L | LE | Limited | Platinum | XLE | XSE | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preferred Owner's Portfolio | Optional | — | — | — | — | — |
| Protection Package #3 $549 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 12.3-Inch Touchscreen with Bird's-Eye View Camera $1,050 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Second-Row Bench Seat | Standard | Standard | Optional | — | Optional | — |
| Black Emblem Overlays $175 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Body Side Moldings $209 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Door Edge Guards $125 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Front and Rear Mudguards $129 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Clear Rear Bumper Applique $69 | — | — | — | — | Optional | — |
| Rear Bumper Protector $135 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Roof Rack Cross Bars $350 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Running Boards $599 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Tow Hitch $699 | — | — | Optional | Optional | Optional | — |
| Trailer Ball and Ball Mount | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Wheel Locks $80 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| All-Weather Floor/Cargo Liner $318 | Optional | — | — | — | Optional | — |
| All-Weather Floor Liner | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Cargo Cover $179 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Cargo Liner | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Cargo-Net Envelope $49 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Cargo Tote $51 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Carpet Floor Mats $218 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Carpet Floor Mats / Cargo Liner $318 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Carpeted Floor Mats / Carpet Cargo Mat $318 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Illuminated Doorsill $299 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Emergency Assistance Kit $59 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| First Aid Kit $25 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Four-Season Floor Mat Package $536 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Driver Easy Speak | — | — | Standard | Standard | Optional | Optional |
| Premium Audio with 12.3-in. Touchscreen and 11 JBL Speakers | — | — | Optional | Standard | — | — |
| Premium Audio with Dynamic Navigation, 8.0-in. Touchscreen and 11 JBL Speakers $1,680 | — | — | Standard | — | — | Optional |
| Premium Audio with Dynamic Navigation $1,040 | — | — | — | — | Optional | — |
| Bird's Eye View Camera | — | — | Optional | Standard | — | — |
| Blizzard Pearl | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Blueprint | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Celestial Silver Metallic | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Magnetic Gray Metallic | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Midnight Black Metallic | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Moon Dust | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Opulent Amber | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Ruby Flare Pearl | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Black Fabric | Optional | Optional | — | — | — | — |
| Black Leather | — | — | Optional | Optional | — | — |
| Black Mixed Media | — | — | — | — | — | Optional |
| Black SofTex | — | — | — | — | Optional | — |
| Cockpit Red Leather | — | — | — | — | — | Optional |
| Glazed Caramel Leather | — | — | — | Optional | — | — |
| Graphite Fabric | Optional | Optional | — | — | — | — |
| Graphite Leather | — | — | Optional | Optional | — | — |
| Graphite SofTex | — | — | — | — | Optional | — |
| Harvest Beige Leather | — | — | Optional | Optional | — | — |
| Harvest Beige SofTex | — | — | — | — | Optional | — |
Trim data from OpenSpec (ODbL 1.0), built from Oem brochure, Oem brochure, Oem brochure, Oem brochure, Nhtsa vin decode. Still partial for this year: dimensions, exterior, interior, infotainment, safety, 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
| 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.