2026 Toyota Highlander XLE AWD (Natl)

XLE AWD (Natl)

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Price with options: $45,270

MSRP: $45,270

Base Invoice: $41,331

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Sport Utility

MPG

City: 21 - Hwy: 28

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2026 Toyota Highlander Pros

The Toyota Highlander carries over with minimal changes for 2025.

2026 Toyota Highlander Model Highlights

There are two basic engines offered in the 2025 Toyota Highlander, and each can be matched to either front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive setups. The base engine is a 2.4L 4-cylinder making 265 horsepower, sent to the front, or to all four wheels via an 8-speed automatic transmission. The optional hybrid engine is a 2.5L 4-cylinder, aided by two electric motors for a total of 243 horsepower. In 2WD form, Toyota estimates around 36 mpg in combined city and highway driving for the Highlander hybrid, an astounding number for an SUV capable of transporting up to eight people.

There are five basic trim levels for the Highlander: LE, XLE, XSE, Limited and Platinum, though Hybrid versions of the Highlander come in XLE, XLE Nightshade, Limited, Limited 25th Edition and Platinum trims.

The Highlander features 18-in alloy wheels, eight airbags, keyless entry/ignition, heated side mirrors with integrated turn signals, LED projector headlights, LED taillights, washer for the reversing camera, selectable driving modes, tri-zone automatic climate control, 8-way power-adjustable driver's seat, 4-way manually adjustable front passenger seat, cloth upholstery, 8-occupant seating with 60/40 split/folding second-row and third-row bench seats, Driver Easy Speak, Toyota Safety Sense 2.5, hill-start assist, Bluetooth connectivity with voice recognition, 8-inch infotainment touchscreen, Apple CarPlay/Android Auto smartphone integration, Amazon Alexa compatibility, satellite radio, and a 6-speaker audio system, a powered lift gate, LED fog lights, blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert, and a leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob.

XLE trim level brings a powered moonroof, roof rails, self-dimming rearview mirror, wireless charging, simulated leather upholstery for the first two seating rows, heated front seats, 10-way power-adjustable driver's seat with lumbar support, 4-way power-adjustable front passenger seat, second-row captain's chairs (reducing the occupant count to seven), and a 7-inch color gauge cluster.

XSE trim level ups the stakes even more with a sport-tuned suspension and steering system, trim-specific 20-inch alloy wheels, twin exhaust tips, torque-vectoring all-wheel drive, ambient cabin lighting, black simulated leather upholstery, LED headlights with a light-strip design for the daytime running lights. There is no hybrid version of the XSE.

Limited trim level carries 20-inch wheels, puddle lights, LED daytime running lights, high-output LED fog lights, hands-free lift gate operation, real leather for the first two seating rows, ventilated front seats, heated steering wheel, front/rear parking assistance with automatic braking, navigation, and a JBL 11-speaker premium audio system. Additional options to this trim level can also include a 360-degree camera system, and a 12.3-inch touchscreen.

The 7-seater-only Platinum trim level adds adaptive self-leveling LED projector headlights, rain-sensing wipers, panoramic moonroof, digital rearview mirror, 10-inch color head-up display, 12.3-inch touchscreen, and illuminated door sills up front.

Every Highlander trim level comes standard with eight airbags and Toyota's Star Safety System that integrates stability control, traction control, anti-lock brakes and brake assist.

The new and improved Toyota Safety Sense 2.5 feature is inclusive to forward collision mitigation with automatic emergency braking and pedestrian detection, left turn intersection support, partially autonomous emergency steering, adaptive cruise control with stop/go, lane tracing assistance, lane departure warning with steering assistance, automatic high beams, and road sign recognition.

2026 Toyota Highlander Model News

The Toyota Highlander is a three-row, mid-sized crossover SUV competing with vehicles such as the Honda Pilot, the Nissan Pathfinder and the Mazda CX-9. The Toyota Highlander is slightly more expensive than many of its rivals, but in return it offers a bit more comfort and the kind of legendary reliability that Toyota built its reputation on. The Highlander also offers a combination of both power and fuel economy that its rivals can't match, with more horsepower than the Honda, Nissan or Mazda while bettering all of them in fuel economy while driving on the highway.

2026 Toyota Highlander Value Writeup

Edgy styling; spacious and quiet interior; available hybrid drivetrain; seating for up to eight people; available all-wheel drive; powerful V6 engine; reliable brand

Brakes
4-Wheel Brake ABS System
4-Wheel Disc Brake Type
Yes Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
13.3 Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
13.3 Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)
Engine
2.4 L/146 Displacement
Engine Order Code
Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4 Engine Type
Port/Direct Injection Fuel System
265 @ 6000 SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
310 @ 1700 SAE Net Torque @ RPM
Mileage
21 (2025) EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
28 (2025) EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
24 (2025) Fuel Economy Est-Combined (N/A)
Suspension
Strut Suspension Type - Front
Strut Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Multi-Link Suspension Type - Rear
Multi-Link Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Transmission
All Wheel Drive Drivetrain
0.67 Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.23 Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
3.33 Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
5.52 First Gear Ratio (:1)
1.49 Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
4.22 Reverse Ratio (:1)
3.18 Second Gear Ratio (:1)
0.80 Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)
1.00 Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
2.05 Third Gear Ratio (:1)
Automatic w/OD Trans Description Cont.
Trans Description Cont. Again
Trans Order Code
8 Trans Type
Vehicle
Small SUV 4WD EPA Classification
Weight Information
4376 Base Curb Weight (lbs)
MECHANICAL
2.4L 4-Cylinder Turbocharged DOHC 16-Valve D-4S Injection Engine -inc: Atkinson-cycle-capable engine
8-Speed Electronically Controlled Automatic Transmission
Engine Auto Stop-Start Feature
Transmission w/Driver Selectable Mode and Sequential Shift Control
Automatic Full-Time All-Wheel
3.33 Axle Ratio
Towing Equipment -inc: Trailer Sway Control
5970# Gvwr 1565# Maximum Payload
Gas-Pressurized Shock Absorbers
Front And Rear Anti-Roll Bars
Electric Power-Assist Speed-Sensing Steering
17.9 Gal. Fuel Tank
Single Stainless Steel Exhaust
Permanent Locking Hubs
Strut Front Suspension w/Coil Springs
Multi-Link Rear Suspension w/Coil Springs
4-Wheel Disc Brakes w/4-Wheel ABS, Front Vented Discs, Brake Assist, Hill Descent Control, Hill Hold Control and Electric Parking Brake
Tv Tuner Pre-Wiring
EXTERIOR
18" Machined-Finish Alloy Wheels
P235/65R18 Tires
Steel Spare Wheel
Compact Spare Tire Stored Underbody w/Crankdown
Express Open/Close Sliding And Tilting Glass 1st Row Sunroof w/Sunshade
Body-Colored Front Bumper w/Black Rub Strip/Fascia Accent
Body-Colored Rear Bumper w/Black Rub Strip/Fascia Accent
Black Wheel Well Trim
Chrome Side Windows Trim
Body-Colored Door Handles
Body-Colored Power Heated Side Mirrors w/Manual Folding and Turn Signal Indicator
Fixed Rear Window w/Wiper and Defroster
Deep Tinted Glass
Variable Intermittent Wipers w/Heated Wiper Park
Fully Galvanized Steel Panels
Splash Guards
Lip Spoiler
Black Grille w/Metal-Look Surround
Front License Plate Bracket
Power Liftgate Rear Cargo Access
Tailgate/Rear Door Lock Included w/Power Door Locks
Auto On/Off Projector Beam Led Low/High Beam Auto High-Beam Daytime Running Lights Preference Setting Headlamps w/Delay-Off
Front Fog Lamps
Perimeter/Approach Lights
LED Brakelights
Headlights-Automatic Highbeams
ENTERTAINMENT
8" Toyota Audio Multimedia -inc: 6-speaker audio system, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility, SiriusXM w/3-month trial subscription and Wi-Fi Connect including AT&T Wi-Fi hotspot w/up to 30-day or 3 GB trial subscription (whichever comes first) and integrated streaming (Apple Music and Amazon Music) compatibility, Subscription required after trial, 4G network dependent, See toyota.com/connected-services for details
Radio w/Seek-Scan, Clock, Speed Compensated Volume Control and Steering Wheel Controls
6 Speakers
Window Grid Diversity Antenna
Wireless Phone Connectivity
2 LCD Monitors In The Front
INTERIOR
Heated Front Bucket Seats -inc: 10-way power-adjustable driver's seat including power lumbar support and 8-way power-adjustable front passenger seat
Driver Seat
Passenger Seat
Bucket Folding Captain Front Facing Manual Reclining Fold Forward Seatback Rear Seat w/Manual Fore/Aft
Front Center Armrest and Rear Seat Mounted Armrest
Manual Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column
Gauges -inc: Speedometer, Odometer, Engine Coolant Temp, Tachometer, Trip Odometer and Trip Computer
Power Rear Windows, Fixed 3rd Row Windows and w/Manual 2nd Row Sun Blinds
Mobile Hotspot Internet Access
Fixed 60-40 Split-Bench 3rd Row Seat Front, Manual Recline, Manual Fold Into Floor, 3 Manual and Adjustable Head Restraints
Leather Steering Wheel
Front Cupholder
Rear Cupholder
Proximity Key For Doors And Push Button Start
Remote Keyless Entry w/Integrated Key Transmitter, 4 Door Curb/Courtesy, Illuminated Entry, Illuminated Ignition Switch and Panic Button
Remote Releases -Inc: Proximity Cargo Access and Power Fuel
HomeLink Garage Door Transmitter
Cruise Control w/Steering Wheel Controls
Full-Speed Range Dynamic Radar Cruise Control (DRCC)
Dual Zone Front Automatic Air Conditioning
Rear HVAC w/Separate Controls
HVAC -inc: Underseat Ducts and Headliner/Pillar Ducts
Locking Glove Box
Driver Foot Rest
Interior Trim -inc: Leatherette/Metal-Look Instrument Panel Insert, Metal-Look Door Panel Insert, Metal-Look Console Insert and Chrome/Metal-Look Interior Accents
Full Cloth Headliner
Leatherette Door Trim Insert
Leather/Metal-Look Gear Shifter Material
SofTex Seat Trim
Day-Night Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror
Driver And Passenger Visor Vanity Mirrors w/Driver And Passenger Illumination, Driver And Passenger Auxiliary Mirror
Full Floor Console w/Covered Storage, Mini Overhead Console w/Storage, Conversation Mirror and 2 12V DC Power Outlets
Front And Rear Map Lights
Fade-To-Off Interior Lighting
Full Carpet Floor Covering
Carpet Floor Trim
Trunk/Hatch Auto-Latch
Cargo Area Concealed Storage
Cargo Space Lights
FOB Controls -inc: Keyfob Cargo Access
Smart Device Remote Engine Start
Safety Connect (up to 10-year trial subscription) Tracker System
Smart Device Integration
Instrument Panel Bin, Driver / Passenger And Rear Door Bins
Power 1st Row Windows w/Front And Rear 1-Touch Up/Down
Delayed Accessory Power
Power Door Locks w/Autolock Feature
Driver Information Center
Trip Computer
Outside Temp Gauge
Analog Appearance
Seats w/Leatherette Back Material
Manual Adjustable Front Head Restraints and Manual Adjustable Rear Head Restraints
2 Seatback Storage Pockets
Perimeter Alarm
Immobilizer
2 12V DC Power Outlets
Air Filtration
SAFETY
Lane Tracing Assist (LTA)
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
ABS And Driveline Traction Control
Side Impact Beams
Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Seat-Mounted Side Airbags
Safety Connect (up to 10-year trial subscription) Emergency Sos Capability
Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) Blind Spot
Pre-Collision System (PCS)
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert (RCTA)
Lane Departure Alert (LDA) w/Steering Assist Lane Keeping Assist
Lane Departure Alert (LDA) w/Steering Assist Lane Departure Warning
Collision Mitigation-Front
Driver Monitoring-Alert
Evasion Assist
Tire Specific Low Tire Pressure Warning
Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Front Airbags
Curtain 1st, 2nd And 3rd Row Airbags
Airbag Occupancy Sensor
Driver Knee Airbag and Passenger Cushion Front Airbag
Rear Child Safety Locks
Outboard Front Lap And Shoulder Safety Belts -inc: Height Adjusters and Pretensioners
Back-Up Camera w/Washer