Which Toyota Highlander years have a power liftgate?
The Toyota Highlander offers a power liftgate in 12 of the 13 model years we have trim data for (2015–2027). It first appears in 2015, standard on the LE Plus, Limited, XLE and Limited (Hybrid). No 2027 trim has it.
| Year | Has it? | Which trims |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | No | Not available on any trim. |
| 2026 | Standard | Standard on every trim (Limited, Platinum, XLE, XSE, Limited (Hybrid), Platinum (Hybrid) and XLE (Hybrid)). |
| 2025 | Standard | Standard on every trim (LE, Limited, Platinum, XLE, XSE, Limited (Hybrid), Limited 25th Edition (Hybrid), Platinum (Hybrid), XLE (Hybrid) and XLE Nightshade (Hybrid)). |
| 2024 | Standard | Standard on every trim (LE, Limited, Platinum, XLE, XSE, LE (Hybrid), LE Nightshade (Hybrid), Limited (Hybrid), Platinum (Hybrid), XLE (Hybrid) and XLE Nightshade (Hybrid)). |
| 2023 | Some trims | Standard on the LE, Limited, Platinum, XLE, XSE, Bronze Edition (Hybrid), LE (Hybrid), Limited (Hybrid), Platinum (Hybrid) and XLE (Hybrid). Not on the L. |
| 2022 | Some trims | Standard on the LE, Limited, Platinum, XLE, XSE, Bronze Edition (Hybrid), LE (Hybrid), Limited (Hybrid), Platinum (Hybrid) and XLE (Hybrid). Not on the L. |
| 2021 | Some trims | Standard on the LE, Limited, Platinum, XLE, XSE, LE (Hybrid), Limited (Hybrid), Platinum (Hybrid) and XLE (Hybrid). Not on the L. |
| 2020 | Some trims | Standard on the LE, Limited, Platinum, XLE, LE (Hybrid), Limited (Hybrid), Platinum (Hybrid) and XLE (Hybrid). Not on the L. |
| 2019 | Some trims | Standard on the LE Plus, Limited, SE, XLE, Limited (Hybrid) and XLE (Hybrid). Not on the LE and LE (Hybrid). |
| 2018 | Some trims | Standard on the LE Plus, Limited, Limited Platinum, SE and XLE. Not on the LE. |
| 2017 | Some trims | Standard on the LE Plus, Limited, Limited Platinum, SE and XLE. Optional on the LE (a package, option or drivetrain adds it). |
| 2016 | Some trims | Standard on the LE Plus, Limited, XLE and Limited (Hybrid). Not on the LE. |
| 2015 | Some trims | Standard on the LE Plus, Limited, XLE and Limited (Hybrid). Not on the LE. |
"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.
Every model with a power liftgate
More about the Toyota Highlander
Wireless Apple CarPlayWireless Android AutoApple CarPlay (wired or wireless)Wireless phone chargingHead-up displayThird row (7+ seats)AWD or 4WDTows 5,000 lb or moreHybrid, 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