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2024 Toyota Highlander
SUV · 2015–2027 · Highlander, Highlander Hybrid
Trims and features
What changed for 2024
- Starting prices: +$250 to +$600 (5 trims; hover for each)
- Trim dropped: L
- Engine: 2.4L 4-cylinder turbocharged → T24A-FTS (all trims)
- Power liftgate: Power Liftgate → Hands-Free Power Liftgate (XLE, XSE)
2024 Highlander trims
| LE | Limited | Platinum | XLE | XSE | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||||
| Starting MSRP | from $39,270 | from $46,525 | from $49,725 | from $42,420 | from $44,015 |
| Powertrain | |||||
| Engine | T24A-FTS | T24A-FTS | T24A-FTS | T24A-FTS | T24A-FTS |
| Horsepower | 265 hp | 265 hp | 265 hp | 265 hp | 265 hp |
| Torque | 310 lb-ft | 310 lb-ft | 310 lb-ft | 310 lb-ft | 310 lb-ft |
| Transmission | Direct Shift-8AT | Direct Shift-8AT | Direct Shift-8AT | Direct Shift-8AT | Direct Shift-8AT |
| Gears | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Drivetrain | AWD / FWD | AWD / FWD | AWD / FWD | AWD / FWD | AWD / 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 |
| Size and capability | |||||
| Seats | 8 | 7 + option | 7 | 7 + option | 7 |
| Max towing | 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 |
| Max cargo | 84.3 cu ft | 84.3 cu ft | 84.3 cu ft | 84.3 cu ft | 84.3 cu ft |
| Third-row legroom | 28 in | 28 in | 28 in | 28 in | 28 in |
| Ground clearance | 8 in | 8 in | 8 in | 8 in | 8 in |
| Length | 194.9 in | 194.9 in | 194.9 in | 194.9 in | 197.4 in |
| Curb weight | 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 | |||||
| Touchscreen | 8 in | 12.3 in | 12.3 in | 8 in + option | 8 in + option |
| Apple CarPlay | Wireless | Wireless | Wireless | Wireless | Wireless |
| Android Auto | Wireless | Wireless | Wireless | Wireless | Wireless |
| Digital gauge cluster | 7 in | 12.3 in | 12.3 in | 7 in | 7 in |
| Head-up display | — | — | Windshield HUD | — | — |
| Audio | — | JBL | JBL | — | Optional |
| Speakers | 6 | 11 | 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 |
| Lane keeping | 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 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 | Rear Cross-Traffic Alert |
| 360-degree camera | — | Optional | Surround View Camera | — | — |
| Parking sensors | — | Front, Rear | Front, Rear | — | — |
| Comfort | |||||
| Seats | Cloth | Leather | Leather | Synthetic Leather | Optional |
| 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 |
| Second row | 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 | Hands-Free Power Liftgate | Hands-Free Power Liftgate |
| Wheels | 18 in | 20 in | 20 in | 18 in | 20 in |
Packages and options (33)
| LE | Limited | Platinum | XLE | XSE | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Second-Row Bench Seat | Standard | Optional | — | Optional | — |
| Black Emblem Overlay | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Rear Bumper Protector | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Roof Rack Cross Bars | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Running Boards $599 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| All-Weather Floor Liner | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Cargo Liner | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Cargo Net | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Illuminated Doorsill | Optional | Optional | Standard | Optional | Optional |
| Integrated Dashcam | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| 12.3-in. Toyota Audio Multimedia | — | Standard | Standard | Optional | Optional |
| 11-speaker JBL Premium Audio | — | Standard | Standard | — | Optional |
| Panoramic View Monitor | — | Optional | Standard | — | — |
| Blueprint | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Celestial Silver Metallic | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Cement | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Cypress | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Magnetic Gray Metallic | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Midnight Black Metallic | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Moon Dust | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Ruby Flare Pearl | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Wind Chill Pearl | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Black Fabric | Optional | — | — | — | — |
| Black Leather | — | Optional | Optional | — | — |
| Black Mixed Media | — | — | — | — | Optional |
| Black SofTex | — | — | — | Optional | — |
| Cockpit Red Leather | — | — | — | — | Optional |
| Glazed Caramel Leather | — | — | Optional | — | — |
| Graphite Fabric | 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, Nhtsa vin decode, Other, Other. Still partial for this year: fuel economy, chassis, dimensions, exterior, interior, infotainment, safety, warranty, 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.