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Which Toyota Highlander years have a third row (7+ seats)?

The Toyota Highlander offers a third row (7+ seats) in 13 of the 13 model years we have trim data for (2015–2027). It first appears in 2015, standard on the LE, LE Plus, Limited and Limited (Hybrid) and optional on the XLE. Every trim has it standard from 2019 on.

YearHas it?Which trims
2027 StandardStandard on every trim (Limited and XLE).
2026 StandardStandard on every trim (Limited, Platinum, XLE, XSE, Limited (Hybrid), Platinum (Hybrid) and XLE (Hybrid)).
2025 StandardStandard on every trim (LE, Limited, Platinum, XLE, XSE, Limited (Hybrid), Limited 25th Edition (Hybrid), Platinum (Hybrid), XLE (Hybrid) and XLE Nightshade (Hybrid)).
2024 StandardStandard on every trim (LE, Limited, Platinum, XLE, XSE, LE (Hybrid), LE Nightshade (Hybrid), Limited (Hybrid), Platinum (Hybrid), XLE (Hybrid) and XLE Nightshade (Hybrid)).
2023 StandardStandard on every trim (L, LE, Limited, Platinum, XLE, XSE, Bronze Edition (Hybrid), LE (Hybrid), Limited (Hybrid), Platinum (Hybrid) and XLE (Hybrid)).
2022 StandardStandard on every trim (L, LE, Limited, Platinum, XLE, XSE, Bronze Edition (Hybrid), LE (Hybrid), Limited (Hybrid), Platinum (Hybrid) and XLE (Hybrid)).
2021 StandardStandard on every trim (L, LE, Limited, Platinum, XLE, XSE, LE (Hybrid), Limited (Hybrid), Platinum (Hybrid) and XLE (Hybrid)).
2020 StandardStandard on every trim (L, LE, Limited, Platinum, XLE, LE (Hybrid), Limited (Hybrid), Platinum (Hybrid) and XLE (Hybrid)).
2019 StandardStandard on every trim (LE, LE Plus, Limited, SE, XLE, LE (Hybrid), Limited (Hybrid) and XLE (Hybrid)).
2018 Some trimsStandard on the LE, LE Plus, Limited, Limited Platinum and SE. Optional on the XLE (a package, option or drivetrain adds it).
2017 Some trimsStandard on the LE, LE Plus, Limited, Limited Platinum and SE. Optional on the XLE (a package, option or drivetrain adds it).
2016 Some trimsStandard on the LE, LE Plus, Limited and Limited (Hybrid). Optional on the XLE (a package, option or drivetrain adds it).
2015 Some trimsStandard on the LE, LE Plus, Limited and Limited (Hybrid). Optional on the 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.

Every model with a third row (7+ seats)

More about the Toyota Highlander

Wireless Apple CarPlayWireless Android AutoApple CarPlay (wired or wireless)Wireless phone chargingHead-up displayAWD or 4WDTows 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