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2025 Toyota Highlander
SUV · 2015–2027 · Highlander, Highlander Hybrid
Trims and features
What changed for 2025
- Starting prices: +$1,050 to +$3,125 (5 trims; hover for each)
- Engine: T24A-FTS → 2.4-liter 4-cylinder turbocharged Double Overhead Cam (DOHC) (all trims)
2025 Highlander trims
| LE | Limited | Platinum | XLE | XSE | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||||
| Starting MSRP | from $40,320 | from $47,575 | $52,725 | from $43,470 | $47,140 |
| Powertrain | |||||
| Engine | 2.4-liter 4-cylinder turbocharged Double Overhead Cam (DOHC) | 2.4-liter 4-cylinder turbocharged Double Overhead Cam (DOHC) | 2.4-liter 4-cylinder turbocharged Double Overhead Cam (DOHC) | 2.4-liter 4-cylinder turbocharged Double Overhead Cam (DOHC) | 2.4-liter 4-cylinder turbocharged Double Overhead Cam (DOHC) |
| 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 | AWD / FWD | Awd |
| Fuel economy (combined) | AWD: 24 mpg FWD: 25 mpg | AWD: 24 mpg FWD: 25 mpg | 24 mpg | AWD: 24 mpg FWD: 25 mpg | 24 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 | 4,453 lb | AWD: 4,376 lb FWD: 4,199 lb | 4,420 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 + option | 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 | 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 |
| 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 | 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 (44)
| LE | Limited | Platinum | XLE | XSE | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Emblem Overlays $175 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Body Side Moldings $250 | — | — | Optional | — | — |
| Cargo Cross Bars $350 | — | — | Optional | — | Optional |
| Door Edge Guards $160 | — | Optional | Optional | — | Optional |
| Mudguards $155 | — | — | — | — | Optional |
| Paint Protection Film $439 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Rear Bumper Applique – Clear $80 | — | — | — | — | Optional |
| Running Boards $599 | — | — | Optional | — | — |
| Tow Hitch $759 | — | — | Optional | — | — |
| UV Windshield Sunshade – Toyota Emblem $110 | — | — | Optional | — | — |
| Wheel Locks $90 | — | — | — | — | Optional |
| All-Weather Floor/Cargo Liner $378 | — | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Bench Seat | — | Optional | — | Optional | — |
| Cargo Cover $185 | — | — | — | — | Optional |
| Dashcam $375 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Illuminated Door Sills $345 | — | — | — | — | Optional |
| Emergency Assistance Kit $75 | — | — | Optional | — | — |
| First Aid Kit $26 | — | — | Optional | — | — |
| Multimedia Screen Protector - Glass $105 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Quick-Charge Cable $70 | — | — | Optional | Optional | — |
| 12.3-in. Toyota Audio Multimedia $735 | — | — | — | Optional | — |
| 12.3-in. Toyota Audio Multimedia with JBL $1,375 | — | — | — | — | Optional |
| Panoramic View Monitor $850 | — | Optional | Standard | — | — |
| Connected Services – Drive Connect and Remote Connect $325 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Blueprint | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Celestial Silver Metallic | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Cement | — | — | — | — | Optional |
| Cypress | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | — |
| Heavy Metal | — | Optional | Optional | Optional | — |
| Magnetic Gray Metallic | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Midnight Black Metallic | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Ruby Flare Pearl | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Wind Chill Pearl $475 | 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 | — | — | — |
| Harvest Beige SofTex | — | — | — | Optional | — |
Trim data from OpenSpec (ODbL 1.0), built from Oem brochure, Oem brochure, Nhtsa vin decode, Other. Still partial for this year: fuel economy, 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
| 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.