Which Toyota Highlander years have AWD or 4WD?
The Toyota Highlander offers AWD or 4WD in 13 of the 13 model years we have trim data for (2015–2027). It first appears in 2015, standard on the Limited (Hybrid) and optional on the LE, LE Plus, Limited and XLE. Every trim has it standard from 2026 on.
| Year | Has it? | Which trims |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Standard | Standard on every trim (Limited and XLE). |
| 2026 | Standard | Standard on every trim (Limited, Platinum, XLE, XSE, Limited (Hybrid), Platinum (Hybrid) and XLE (Hybrid)). |
| 2025 | Some trims | Standard on the Platinum, XSE, Limited (Hybrid), Limited 25th Edition (Hybrid), Platinum (Hybrid), XLE (Hybrid) and XLE Nightshade (Hybrid). Optional on the LE, Limited and XLE (a package, option or drivetrain adds it). |
| 2024 | Optional | Optional on the LE, Limited, Platinum, XLE, XSE, LE (Hybrid), LE Nightshade (Hybrid), Limited (Hybrid), Platinum (Hybrid), XLE (Hybrid) and XLE Nightshade (Hybrid) (a package, option or drivetrain adds it). |
| 2023 | Optional | Optional on the L, LE, Limited, Platinum, XLE, XSE, Bronze Edition (Hybrid), LE (Hybrid), Limited (Hybrid), Platinum (Hybrid) and XLE (Hybrid) (a package, option or drivetrain adds it). |
| 2022 | Optional | Optional on the L, LE, Limited, Platinum, XLE, XSE, Bronze Edition (Hybrid), LE (Hybrid), Limited (Hybrid), Platinum (Hybrid) and XLE (Hybrid) (a package, option or drivetrain adds it). |
| 2021 | Optional | Optional on the L, LE, Limited, Platinum, XLE, XSE, LE (Hybrid), Limited (Hybrid), Platinum (Hybrid) and XLE (Hybrid) (a package, option or drivetrain adds it). |
| 2020 | Optional | Optional on the L, LE, Limited, Platinum, XLE, LE (Hybrid), Limited (Hybrid), Platinum (Hybrid) and XLE (Hybrid) (a package, option or drivetrain adds it). |
| 2019 | Some trims | Standard on the LE (Hybrid), Limited (Hybrid) and XLE (Hybrid). Optional on the LE, LE Plus, Limited, SE and XLE (a package, option or drivetrain adds it). |
| 2018 | Optional | Optional on the LE, LE Plus, Limited, Limited Platinum, SE and XLE (a package, option or drivetrain adds it). |
| 2017 | Optional | Optional on the LE, LE Plus, Limited, Limited Platinum, SE and XLE (a package, option or drivetrain adds it). |
| 2016 | Some trims | Standard on the Limited (Hybrid). Optional on the LE, LE Plus, Limited and XLE (a package, option or drivetrain adds it). |
| 2015 | Some trims | Standard on the Limited (Hybrid). Optional on the LE, LE Plus, Limited and XLE (a package, option or drivetrain adds it). |
"Optional" means a package, option or drivetrain (FWD or AWD) adds it, so check the window sticker of the car you're buying. Trim data from OpenSpec, the manufacturer's equipment guides and NHTSA's vehicle database; years without trim data aren't listed.
More about the Toyota Highlander
Wireless Apple CarPlayWireless Android AutoApple CarPlay (wired or wireless)Wireless phone chargingHead-up displayThird row (7+ seats)Tows 5,000 lb or morePower liftgateHybrid, plug-in hybrid or electricFully electricAdaptive cruise with stop and goLane centeringBlind-spot monitoring360-degree cameraHeated front seatsHeated second-row seatsVentilated (cooled) seatsHeated steering wheelLeather seatsRemote startSunroof or moonroofPanoramic roof