2025 Toyota Highlander
Starting MSRP
$40,320
to $52,725
About the 2025 Toyota Highlander
Thinking about the 2025 Toyota Highlander? This three-row crossover is built to handle the daily grind without fuss. It packs a standard 265 horsepower and 310 lb-ft of torque, giving you enough zip for merging onto the freeway, even when fully loaded with friends or gear. Seating up to eight passengers, it’s a versatile workhorse that doesn't totally ditch fuel economy, offering a 25 MPG combined rating from its regular unleaded engine. With a length of just under 195 inches, the 2025 Toyota Highlander remains manageable in parking lots, while still providing decent space for your necessities.
Key Highlights
Strong Torque Output
The 310 lb-ft of torque helps the 2025 Toyota Highlander feel responsive when accelerating, particularly important for a vehicle designed to carry up to eight people.
Standard Turbo Power
Every trim level of the 2025 Toyota Highlander comes equipped with the 265 horsepower gas engine, meaning you get consistent performance whether you choose the base LE or a higher trim.
Eight-Passenger Capacity
This crossover configuration allows seating for up to eight passengers, maximizing its utility for carpools or large families needing functional space.
Reasonable MPG
Achieving 25 MPG combined, the 2025 Toyota Highlander offers decent efficiency for a vehicle of its size running on regular unleaded fuel.
Best For
Growing Families
- With seating for up to eight passengers, the 2025 Toyota Highlander can comfortably accommodate growing families and their associated gear.
Suburban Drivers
- The crossover balances its 194.9-inch length with 25 MPG combined efficiency, making neighborhood driving economical and practical.
Activity Organizers
- The vehicle’s ability to carry eight people and its standard 265 horsepower ensure everyone and their sports equipment can make it to the game.
Available Trims
| Trim | MSRP | Drivetrain | Horsepower | MPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LE 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl Turbo 8A) | $40,320 | front wheel drive | 265 hp | 25 mpg |
| LE 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl Turbo 8A) | $41,920 | all wheel drive | 265 hp | 24 mpg |
| Limited 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl Turbo 8A) | $47,575 | front wheel drive | 265 hp | 25 mpg |
| Limited 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl Turbo 8A) | $49,525 | all wheel drive | 265 hp | 24 mpg |
| Platinum 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl Turbo 8A) | $52,725 | all wheel drive | 265 hp | 24 mpg |
| XLE 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl Turbo 8A) | $43,470 | front wheel drive | 265 hp | 24 mpg |
| XLE 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl Turbo 8A) | $45,070 | all wheel drive | 265 hp | 24 mpg |
| XSE 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl Turbo 8A) | $47,140 | all wheel drive | 265 hp | 24 mpg |
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Features Comparison
Feature
LE 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
LE 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
Limited 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
Limited 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
Platinum 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
XLE 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
XLE 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
XSE 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
| Feature | LE 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl Turbo 8A) | LE 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl Turbo 8A) | Limited 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl Turbo 8A) | Limited 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl Turbo 8A) | Platinum 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl Turbo 8A) | XLE 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl Turbo 8A) | XLE 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl Turbo 8A) | XSE 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl Turbo 8A) |
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| Safety (36 features) | ||||||||
| Adaptive Headlights | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Anti-Theft Alarm System (Remote) | ||||||||
| Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) | 4-Wheel | 4-Wheel | 4-Wheel | 4-Wheel | 4-Wheel | 4-Wheel | 4-Wheel | 4-Wheel |
| Automatic Headlights | ||||||||
| Blind Spot Monitor | ||||||||
| Brake Assist | ||||||||
| Daytime Running Lights | ||||||||
| Dual Front Side-Mounted Airbags | ||||||||
| Electronic Stability Control | ||||||||
| Engine Immobilizer | ||||||||
| Front Fog Lights | ||||||||
| Front Head Airbags | ||||||||
| Front Headrests | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Front Height Adjustable Headrests | — | — | — | |||||
| Front Multi-Adjustable Headrests | — | — | — | — | — | |||
| Front Ventilated Disc Brakes | ||||||||
| Headlight Delay-Off | ||||||||
| Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors | ||||||||
| LATCH System | ||||||||
| LED Headlights | ||||||||
| Lane Departure Warning | ||||||||
| Lane Keeping Assist System | ||||||||
| Passenger Airbag Occupant Sensing Deactivation | ||||||||
| Post-Collision Safety System | ||||||||
| Pre-Collision Safety System | ||||||||
| Rear Center 3-Point Seatbelt | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| Rear Cross Traffic Alert | ||||||||
| Rear Door Child Safety Locks | ||||||||
| Rear Head Airbags | ||||||||
| Rear Headrests | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Rear Height Adjustable Headrests | ||||||||
| Rear Solid Disc Brakes | ||||||||
| Self-Leveling Headlights | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Third Row Head Airbags | ||||||||
| Tire Pressure Monitoring System | ||||||||
| Traction Control System | ||||||||
| Engine (9 features) | ||||||||
| Base Engine Displacement | 2.4 L | 2.4 L | 2.4 L | 2.4 L | 2.4 L | 2.4 L | 2.4 L | 2.4 L |
| Base Engine Type | gas | gas | gas | gas | gas | gas | gas | gas |
| Camshaft Type | Double overhead cam (DOHC) | Double overhead cam (DOHC) | Double overhead cam (DOHC) | Double overhead cam (DOHC) | Double overhead cam (DOHC) | Double overhead cam (DOHC) | Double overhead cam (DOHC) | Double overhead cam (DOHC) |
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| Horsepower | 265 hp @ 6000 rpm | 265 hp @ 6000 rpm | 265 hp @ 6000 rpm | 265 hp @ 6000 rpm | 265 hp @ 6000 rpm | 265 hp @ 6000 rpm | 265 hp @ 6000 rpm | 265 hp @ 6000 rpm |
| Number of Cylinders | inline 4 | inline 4 | inline 4 | inline 4 | inline 4 | inline 4 | inline 4 | inline 4 |
| Number of Valves | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 |
| Torque | 310 lb-ft @ 1700 rpm | 310 lb-ft @ 1700 rpm | 310 lb-ft @ 1700 rpm | 310 lb-ft @ 1700 rpm | 310 lb-ft @ 1700 rpm | 310 lb-ft @ 1700 rpm | 310 lb-ft @ 1700 rpm | 310 lb-ft @ 1700 rpm |
| Variable Valve Timing | Variable | Variable | Variable | Variable | Variable | Variable | Variable | Variable |
| Drive Train (10 features) | ||||||||
| Center Differential Type | — | Limited Slip | — | — | — | — | Limited Slip | — |
| Drivetrain Type | front wheel drive | all wheel drive | front wheel drive | all wheel drive | all wheel drive | front wheel drive | all wheel drive | all wheel drive |
| Hill Descent Control | — | — | — | |||||
| Transmission Type | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
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| Fuel (5 features) | ||||||||
| EPA Driving Range (City/Highway) | 393.8/519.1 mi. | 375.9/501.2 mi. | 393.8/519.1 mi. | 375.9/501.2 mi. | 375.9/501.2 mi. | 375.9/501.2 mi. | 375.9/501.2 mi. | 375.9/501.2 mi. |
| EPA Fuel Economy (City/Highway) | 22/29 MPG | 21/28 MPG | 22/29 MPG | 21/28 MPG | 21/28 MPG | 21/28 MPG | 21/28 MPG | 21/28 MPG |
| EPA Fuel Economy (Combined) | 25 MPG | 24 MPG | 25 MPG | 24 MPG | 24 MPG | 24 MPG | 24 MPG | 24 MPG |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 17.9 gal. | 17.9 gal. | 17.9 gal. | 17.9 gal. | 17.9 gal. | 17.9 gal. | 17.9 gal. | 17.9 gal. |
| Fuel Type | regular unleaded | regular unleaded | regular unleaded | regular unleaded | regular unleaded | regular unleaded | regular unleaded | regular unleaded |
| Warranty (5 features) | ||||||||
| Basic Warranty | 3 yr./ 36000 mi. | 3 yr./ 36000 mi. | 3 yr./ 36000 mi. | 3 yr./ 36000 mi. | 3 yr./ 36000 mi. | 3 yr./ 36000 mi. | 3 yr./ 36000 mi. | 3 yr./ 36000 mi. |
| Complimentary Scheduled Maintenance | 2 yr./ 25000 mi. | 2 yr./ 25000 mi. | 2 yr./ 25000 mi. | 2 yr./ 25000 mi. | 2 yr./ 25000 mi. | 2 yr./ 25000 mi. | 2 yr./ 25000 mi. | 2 yr./ 25000 mi. |
| Corrosion/Rust Warranty | 5 yr./ unlimited mi. | 5 yr./ unlimited mi. | 5 yr./ unlimited mi. | 5 yr./ unlimited mi. | 5 yr./ unlimited mi. | 5 yr./ unlimited mi. | 5 yr./ unlimited mi. | 5 yr./ unlimited mi. |
| Drivetrain Warranty | 5 yr./ 60000 mi. | 5 yr./ 60000 mi. | 5 yr./ 60000 mi. | 5 yr./ 60000 mi. | 5 yr./ 60000 mi. | 5 yr./ 60000 mi. | 5 yr./ 60000 mi. | 5 yr./ 60000 mi. |
| Roadside Assistance | 2 yr./ unlimited mi. | 2 yr./ unlimited mi. | 2 yr./ unlimited mi. | 2 yr./ unlimited mi. | 2 yr./ unlimited mi. | 2 yr./ unlimited mi. | 2 yr./ unlimited mi. | 2 yr./ unlimited mi. |
| Comfort & Convenience (29 features) | ||||||||
| 3rd Row Cupholders | ||||||||
| Adaptive Cruise Control | ||||||||
| Audio Controls on Steering Wheel | ||||||||
| Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror | — | — | — | |||||
| Cruise Control on Steering Wheel | ||||||||
| Digital Rearview Mirror | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Dual Vanity Mirrors | ||||||||
| Electric Power Steering | ||||||||
| Front Cupholders | ||||||||
| Front Door Pockets | ||||||||
| Front Parking Sensors | — | — | — | — | — | |||
| Front Seatback Storage | ||||||||
| Front View Camera | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Heated Steering Wheel | — | — | — | — | — | |||
| Interior Air Filtration | ||||||||
| Leather Steering Wheel | ||||||||
| Overhead Console with Storage | ||||||||
| Push Button Start | ||||||||
| Rear Cupholders | ||||||||
| Rear Door Pockets | ||||||||
| Rear Parking Sensors | — | — | — | — | — | |||
| Rear Ventilation Ducts with Fan Control | ||||||||
| Rear View Camera | ||||||||
| Side View Camera | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Three Zone Climate Control | ||||||||
| Tilt and Telescopic Steering Wheel | ||||||||
| Turn Signal Indicators in Mirrors | ||||||||
| Universal Remote Transmitter | — | — | ||||||
| Wireless Charging Pad | — | — | ||||||
| In Car Entertainment (13 features) | ||||||||
| AM/FM Stereo | ||||||||
| Android Auto (Wireless) | ||||||||
| Apple CarPlay (Wireless) | ||||||||
| Infotainment Display | 8.0 in | 8.0 in | 12.3 in | 12.3 in | 12.3 in | 8.0 in | 8.0 in | 8.0 in |
| JBL Speakers | — | — | — | — | — | |||
| Satellite Radio | ||||||||
| Satellite Radio Trial Period | 3 months | 3 months | 3 months | 3 months | 3 months | 3 months | 3 months | 3 months |
| Speaker System | 6 | 6 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Stereo Power | — | — | 1200W | 1200W | 1200W | — | — | — |
| Subwoofer Count | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — |
| Surround Audio | — | — | Discrete | Discrete | Discrete | — | — | — |
| USB Port | ||||||||
| USB Port with External Media Control | ||||||||
| Power Feature (5 features) | ||||||||
| Heated Mirrors | ||||||||
| Keyless Entry | ||||||||
| Moonroof Type | — | — | 1st Row Power Glass | 1st Row Power Glass | 1st Row Power Glass Extended | 1st Row Power Glass | 1st Row Power Glass | 1st Row Power Glass |
| One-Touch Power Windows | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Reverse Tilt Passenger Mirror | — | — | — | — | — | |||
| Frontseats (19 features) | ||||||||
| Driver Seat Heating | — | — | Multi-level | Multi-level | Multi-level | Multi-level | Multi-level | Multi-level |
| Driver Seat Height Adjustment | ||||||||
| Driver Seat Lumbar Support | — | — | Power | Power | Power | Power | Power | Power |
| Driver Seat Memory Settings | — | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — |
| Driver Seat Power Adjustments | 8-way | 8-way | 8-way | 8-way | 8-way | 8-way | 8-way | 8-way |
| Driver Seat Ventilation | — | — | — | — | — | |||
| Front Head Room | 41.2 in. | 41.2 in. | 39.6 in. | 39.6 in. | 38.4 in. | 39.6 in. | 39.6 in. | 39.6 in. |
| Front Hip Room | 57.2 in. | 57.2 in. | 57.2 in. | 57.2 in. | 57.2 in. | 57.2 in. | 57.2 in. | 57.2 in. |
| Front Leg Room | 42.0 in. | 42.0 in. | 42.0 in. | 42.0 in. | 42.0 in. | 42.0 in. | 42.0 in. | 42.0 in. |
| Front Seat Type: Bucket | ||||||||
| Front Shoulder Room | 59.0 in. | 59.0 in. | 59.0 in. | 59.0 in. | 59.0 in. | 59.0 in. | 59.0 in. | 59.0 in. |
| Passenger Seat Heating | — | — | Multi-level | Multi-level | Multi-level | Multi-level | Multi-level | Multi-level |
| Passenger Seat Height Adjustment | — | — | ||||||
| Passenger Seat Manual Adjustments | 4-way | 4-way | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Passenger Seat Power Adjustments | — | — | 8-way | 8-way | 8-way | 8-way | 8-way | 8-way |
| Passenger Seat Ventilation | — | — | — | — | — | |||
| Seat Material: Cloth | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| Seat Material: Leather | — | — | — | — | — | |||
| Seat Material: Leatherette | — | — | — | — | — | |||
| Rearseats (10 features) | ||||||||
| Folding Center Armrest | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| Folding Rear Seatback | — | — | ||||||
| Heated Rear Seats (Multi-Level) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Manual Folding Third Row Seat | ||||||||
| Rear Head Room | 39.4 in. | 39.4 in. | 39.4 in. | 39.4 in. | 37.1 in. | 39.4 in. | 39.4 in. | 39.4 in. |
| Rear Hip Room | 57.0 in. | 57.0 in. | 57.0 in. | 57.0 in. | 57.0 in. | 57.0 in. | 57.0 in. | 57.0 in. |
| Rear Leg Room | 38.7 in. | 38.7 in. | 38.7 in. | 38.7 in. | 38.7 in. | 38.7 in. | 38.7 in. | 38.7 in. |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 58.7 in. | 58.7 in. | 58.4 in. | 58.4 in. | 58.4 in. | 58.4 in. | 58.4 in. | 58.4 in. |
| Reclining Rear Seats | ||||||||
| Split-Folding Rear Seatback | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| Tires and Wheels (8 features) | ||||||||
| Spare Tire Location | Underbody Mounted | Underbody Mounted | Underbody Mounted | Underbody Mounted | Underbody Mounted | Underbody Mounted | Underbody Mounted | Underbody Mounted |
| Spare Tire Type | Temporary | Temporary | Temporary | Temporary | Temporary | Temporary | Temporary | Temporary |
| Tire Size | P235/65R V | P235/65R V | P235/55R | P235/55R | P235/55R | P235/65R V | P235/65R V | P235/55R |
| Tire Type | All Season | All Season | All Season | All Season | All Season | All Season | All Season | All Season |
| Wheel Cover Type | — | — | Chrome-Clad | Chrome-Clad | — | — | — | — |
| Wheel Diameter | 18 in | 18 in | 20 in. | 20 in. | 20 in. | 18 in | 18 in | 20 in. |
| Wheel Finish | Painted Alloy | Painted Alloy | — | — | — | — | — | Painted Alloy |
| Wheel Material | — | — | Alloy | Alloy | Alloy | Alloy | Alloy | — |
| Suspension (3 features) | ||||||||
| Four-Wheel Independent Suspension | ||||||||
| Front Stabilizer Bar | ||||||||
| Rear Stabilizer Bar | ||||||||
| Instrumentation (5 features) | ||||||||
| Clock | ||||||||
| Compass | — | — | — | — | — | |||
| External Temperature Display | ||||||||
| Tachometer | ||||||||
| Trip Computer | ||||||||
| Measurements (16 features) | ||||||||
| Angle of Approach | 18.1 degrees | 18.1 degrees | 18.1 degrees | 18.1 degrees | 18.1 degrees | 18.1 degrees | 18.1 degrees | 16.9 degrees |
| Angle of Departure | 23.5 degrees | 23.4 degrees | 23.5 degrees | 23.4 degrees | 23.4 degrees | 23.5 degrees | 23.4 degrees | 21.1 degrees |
| Cargo Capacity (Seats Up) | 16.0 cu.ft. | 16.0 cu.ft. | 16.0 cu.ft. | 16.0 cu.ft. | 16.0 cu.ft. | 16.0 cu.ft. | 16.0 cu.ft. | 16.0 cu.ft. |
| Country of Final Assembly | United States | United States | United States | United States | United States | United States | United States | United States |
| Curb Weight | 4155 lbs. | 4332 lbs. | 4265 lbs. | 4453 lbs. | 4453 lbs. | 4199 lbs. | 4376 lbs. | 4420 lbs. |
| EPA Interior Volume | 157.8 cu.ft. | 157.8 cu.ft. | 155.5 cu.ft. | 155.5 cu.ft. | 152.3 cu.ft. | 155.5 cu.ft. | 155.5 cu.ft. | 155.5 cu.ft. |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) | 5870 lbs. | 5970 lbs. | 5870 lbs. | 5970 lbs. | 5970 lbs. | 5870 lbs. | 5970 lbs. | 5970 lbs. |
| Ground Clearance | 8.0 in. | 8.0 in. | 8.0 in. | 8.0 in. | 8.0 in. | 8.0 in. | 8.0 in. | 8.0 in. |
| Height | 68.1 in. | 68.1 in. | 68.1 in. | 68.1 in. | 68.1 in. | 68.1 in. | 68.1 in. | 68.1 in. |
| Length | 194.9 in. | 194.9 in. | 194.9 in. | 194.9 in. | 194.9 in. | 194.9 in. | 194.9 in. | 197.4 in. |
| Maximum Cargo Capacity | 84.3 cu.ft. | 84.3 cu.ft. | 84.3 cu.ft. | 84.3 cu.ft. | 84.3 cu.ft. | 84.3 cu.ft. | 84.3 cu.ft. | 84.3 cu.ft. |
| Maximum Payload | 1330 lbs. | 1330 lbs. | 1225 lbs. | 1225 lbs. | 1225 lbs. | 1225 lbs. | 1225 lbs. | 1225 lbs. |
| Maximum Towing Capacity | 5000 lbs. | 5000 lbs. | 5000 lbs. | 5000 lbs. | 5000 lbs. | 5000 lbs. | 5000 lbs. | 5000 lbs. |
| Turning Circle | 37.4 ft. | 37.4 ft. | 37.4 ft. | 37.4 ft. | 37.4 ft. | 37.4 ft. | 37.4 ft. | 37.4 ft. |
| Wheelbase | 112.2 in. | 112.2 in. | 112.2 in. | 112.2 in. | 112.2 in. | 112.2 in. | 112.2 in. | 112.2 in. |
| Width (Without Mirrors) | 76.0 in. | 76.0 in. | 76.0 in. | 76.0 in. | 76.0 in. | 76.0 in. | 76.0 in. | 76.0 in. |
| Telematics (4 features) | ||||||||
| Airbag Deployment Notification | ||||||||
| Emergency Service | ||||||||
| Roadside Assistance | ||||||||
| Stolen Vehicle Tracking | ||||||||
Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of gas does the 2025 Toyota Highlander require?
You can breathe easy because the 2025 Toyota Highlander runs perfectly fine on regular unleaded fuel. This keeps running costs lower compared to vehicles requiring premium octane.
How spacious is the front row of the 2025 Toyota Highlander?
Front-seat occupants are well taken care of, as the 2025 Toyota Highlander provides 42 inches of dedicated front leg room.
Can I get the 2025 Toyota Highlander with AWD right away?
Yes, Toyota offers an All-Wheel Drive (AWD) option across several trims, including the LE and XLE, giving buyers immediate traction choices.
What is the engine performance like in the standard 2025 Toyota Highlander?
All eight trims feature a gas engine that produces 265 horsepower and 310 lb-ft of torque, paired with an 8-speed shiftable automatic transmission.
How much cargo space does the 2025 Toyota Highlander offer behind the last row?
When all three rows are in use, the 2025 Toyota Highlander provides 16 cubic feet of cargo capacity, suitable for groceries or smaller bags.
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