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2023 Toyota Highlander

SUV · 2015–2027 · Highlander, Highlander Hybrid

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What changed for 2023

2023 Highlander trims

LLELimitedPlatinumXLEXSE
Price
Starting MSRPfrom $36,620from $38,820from $46,075from $49,475from $41,820from $43,615
Powertrain
Engine2.4L 4-cylinder turbocharged2.4L 4-cylinder turbocharged2.4L 4-cylinder turbocharged2.4L 4-cylinder turbocharged2.4L 4-cylinder turbocharged2.4L 4-cylinder turbocharged
Horsepower265 hp265 hp265 hp265 hp265 hp265 hp
Torque310 lb-ft310 lb-ft310 lb-ft310 lb-ft310 lb-ft310 lb-ft
TransmissionDirect Shift-8AT 8-speed Electronically Controlled automatic Transmission (ECT)Direct Shift-8AT 8-speed Electronically Controlled automatic Transmission (ECT)Direct Shift-8AT 8-speed Electronically Controlled automatic Transmission (ECT)Direct Shift-8AT 8-speed Electronically Controlled automatic Transmission (ECT)Direct Shift-8AT 8-speed Electronically Controlled automatic Transmission (ECT)Direct Shift-8AT 8-speed Electronically Controlled automatic Transmission (ECT)
Gears888888
DrivetrainAWD / FWDAWD / FWDAWD / FWDAWD / FWDAWD / FWDAWD / FWD
Fuel economy (combined)AWD: 24 mpg
FWD: 25 mpg
AWD: 24 mpg
FWD: 25 mpg
AWD: 24 mpg
FWD: 25 mpg
AWD: 24 mpg
FWD: 25 mpg
AWD: 24 mpg
FWD: 25 mpg
AWD: 24 mpg
FWD: 25 mpg
Size and capability
Seats887 + option77 + option7
Max towing5,000 lb5,000 lb5,000 lb5,000 lb5,000 lb5,000 lb
Cargo behind last row16 cu ft16 cu ft16 cu ft16 cu ft16 cu ft16 cu ft
Max cargo84.3 cu ft84.3 cu ft84.3 cu ft84.3 cu ft84.3 cu ft84.3 cu ft
Third-row legroom28 in28 in28 in28 in28 in28 in
Ground clearance8 in8 in8 in8 in8 in8 in
Length194.9 in194.9 in194.9 in194.9 in194.9 in197.4 in
Curb weightAWD: 4,332 lb
FWD: 4,155 lb
AWD: 4,332 lb
FWD: 4,155 lb
AWD: 4,453 lb
FWD: 4,265 lb
AWD: 4,453 lb
FWD: 4,265 lb
AWD: 4,376 lb
FWD: 4,199 lb
AWD: 4,420 lb
FWD: 4,221 lb
Tech
Touchscreen8 in8 in12.3 in12.3 in8 in + option8 in + option
Apple CarPlayWirelessWirelessWirelessWirelessWirelessWireless
Android AutoWirelessWirelessWirelessWirelessWirelessWireless
Digital gauge cluster7 in7 in12.3 in12.3 in7 in7 in
Head-up display———Windshield HUD——
Audio——JBLJBL—Optional
Speakers66111166 + option
Wireless phone charging——QiQiQiQi
Driver assistance
Adaptive cruise controlAdaptive Cruise with Stop & GoAdaptive Cruise with Stop & GoAdaptive Cruise with Stop & GoAdaptive Cruise with Stop & GoAdaptive Cruise with Stop & GoAdaptive Cruise with Stop & Go
Lane keepingLane CenteringLane CenteringLane CenteringLane CenteringLane CenteringLane Centering
Blind-spot monitoringBlind Spot AlertBlind Spot AlertBlind 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-trafficRear Cross-Traffic AlertRear Cross-Traffic AlertRear Cross-Traffic AlertRear Cross-Traffic AlertRear Cross-Traffic AlertRear Cross-Traffic Alert
360-degree camera——OptionalSurround View Camera——
Parking sensors——Front, RearFront, Rear——
Comfort
SeatsClothClothLeatherLeatherSynthetic LeatherSynthetic Leather + option
Heated seats——FrontFront, Second RowFrontFront
Ventilated seats——FrontFront——
Driver seat memory——Driver SeatDriver Seat——
Climate zones333333
Remote startApp-Based Remote StartApp-Based Remote StartApp-Based Remote StartApp-Based Remote StartApp-Based Remote StartApp-Based Remote Start
Second rowSplit BenchSplit BenchCaptain's Chairs + optionCaptain's ChairsCaptain's Chairs + optionCaptain's Chairs
Exterior
Sunroof——Tilt/Slide MoonroofPanoramic MoonroofTilt/Slide MoonroofTilt/Slide Moonroof
Power liftgate—Power LiftgateHands-Free Power LiftgateHands-Free Power LiftgatePower LiftgatePower Liftgate
Wheels18 in18 in20 in20 in18 in20 in
HeadlightsBi-LED ProjectorBi-LED ProjectorBi-LED ProjectorBi-LED ProjectorBi-LED ProjectorBi-LED Projector
Packages and options (45)
LLELimitedPlatinumXLEXSE
Second-Row Bench Seat StandardStandardOptional—Optional—
Black Emblem Overlay $175OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Body Side Moldings $250—Optional——Optional—
Front and Rear Mudguards $129OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Paint Protection Film $439——————
Rear Bumper Applique – Clear $69—OptionalOptional—Optional—
Rear Bumper Protector: Chrome $135——————
Roof Rack Cross Bars $350OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Running Boards $599OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Tow Hitch $759——————
Wheel Locks $80——————
All-Weather Floor/Cargo Liner $358—Optional——Optional—
All-Weather Floor Liner $228OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Cargo Cover $179—Optional——Optional—
Cargo Liner OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Cargo Net OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Carpet Floor Mats / Cargo Liner $358——————
Carpeted Floor Mats / Carpet Cargo Mat $358————Optional—
Illuminated Doorsill $345OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
First Aid Kit $25——————
Frameless Mirror with HomeLink $175—Optional————
Integrated Dashcam $375OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Quick-Charge Cable $70OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
12.3-Inch Toyota Audio Multimedia with 6 Speakers ——StandardStandardOptionalOptional
11-speaker JBL Premium Audio $1,375——StandardStandard—Optional
Panoramic View Monitor $850——OptionalStandard——
Blueprint OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Celestial Silver Metallic OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Cypress OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Magnetic Gray Metallic OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Midnight Black Metallic OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Moon Dust —OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Ruby Flare Pearl —OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Wind Chill Pearl $425OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Black Fabric OptionalOptional————
Black Leather ——OptionalOptional——
Black Mixed Media —————Optional
Black SofTex ————Optional—
Cockpit Red Leather —————Optional
Glazed Caramel Leather ———Optional——
Graphite Fabric OptionalOptional————
Graphite Leather ——OptionalOptional——
Graphite SofTex ————Optional—
Harvest Beige Leather ——OptionalOptional——
Harvest Beige SofTex ————Optional—

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

Year by year

YearEnginesDriveFuel economyCrash ratingRecalls Owner complaintsCollision warningCarPlay
2026 2.4L 4-cyl turbo
2.5L 4-cyl hybrid
AWD24–35 mpg 5 of 5 0 0 Standard—
2025 2.4L 4-cyl turbo
2.5L 4-cyl hybrid
AWD, FWD24–35 mpg 5 of 5 7 10 StandardYes
2024 2.4L 4-cyl turbo
2.5L 4-cyl hybrid
AWD, FWD24–36 mpg 5 of 5 11 42 StandardYes
2023 2.4L 4-cyl turbo
2.5L 4-cyl hybrid
AWD, FWD24–36 mpg 5 of 5 15 191 StandardYes
2022 2.5L 4-cyl hybrid
3.5L 6-cyl
AWD, FWD23–36 mpg 5 of 5 9 265 StandardYes
2021 2.5L 4-cyl hybrid
3.5L 6-cyl
AWD, FWD23–36 mpg 5 of 5 8 538 StandardYes
2020 2.5L 4-cyl hybrid
3.5L 6-cyl
AWD, FWD23–36 mpg 5 of 5 8 326 StandardYes
2019 2.7L 4-cyl
3.5L 6-cyl
3.5L 6-cyl hybrid
AWD, FWD22–29 mpg 5 of 5 3 495 StandardNo
2018 2.7L 4-cyl
3.5L 6-cyl
3.5L 6-cyl hybrid
AWD, FWD22–29 mpg 5 of 5 5 272 StandardNo
2017 2.7L 4-cyl
3.5L 6-cyl
3.5L 6-cyl hybrid
AWD, FWD22–29 mpg 5 of 5 7 491 OptionalNo
2016 2.7L 4-cyl
3.5L 6-cyl
3.5L 6-cyl hybrid
AWD, FWD20–28 mpg 5 of 5 6 219 OptionalNo
2015 2.7L 4-cyl
3.5L 6-cyl
3.5L 6-cyl hybrid
AWD, FWD20–28 mpg 5 of 5 4 374 OptionalNo

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
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.

Every EPA-rated version: engines and 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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