2026 Toyota Highlander
2026 Toyota
Highlander
With the release of the 2026 Highlander, Toyota has revamped how it packages one of the most popular three-row crossovers on the road. The entry-level LE has been eliminated, making the XLE the new base grade in the model’s four-trim lineup. The move means all 2026 Highlanders now get premium features such as a power moonroof, SofTex leatherette or leather upholstery, and heated front seats. Equally significant, the front-wheel-drive Highlander is a thing of the past, with every trim now getting all-wheel drive. These updates help the Highlander stay competitive in a market that’s undeniably crowded. Although we don’t cover it on this page, Toyota also makes the gas-electric Highlander Hybrid, with a lineup consisting of three well-outfitted trims.
How we describe this model: family-friendly, capable, versatile, efficient
Shop this vehicle against: Chevrolet Traverse, Ford Explorer, GMC Acadia, Honda Pilot, Hyundai Santa Fe, Mazda CX-90, Nissan Pathfinder, Volkswagen Atlas
Highlander Highlights
- three-row seating for seven
- available eight-passenger seating
- full suite of driver-assist technology
- up to 84.3 cubic feet of cargo space
- standard power moonroof and heated front seats
- 5,000-pound towing capacity
Highlander Powertrain
- standard turbocharged 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine (output: 265 hp and 310 lb.-ft. of torque)
- standard all-wheel drive (AWD)
- 8-speed automatic transmission
- fuel economy: 21 mpg city and 28 mpg highway
- drive-mode selector (settings: Sport, Eco, Normal, and Snow)
XLE Interior
Seven-passenger seating, tri-zone climate control (with second-row controls), SofTex leatherette upholstery (first and second rows), heated front seats, ten-way power driver’s seat, eight-way power front passenger seat, leather-trimmed steering wheel and shift knob, 7-inch driver information display with analog gauges, second-row sunshades, power tilt/slide moonroof, push-button ignition, wireless device charging, auto-dimming rearview mirror with HomeLink, five USB ports
XLE Exterior
Smart Key (front doors and liftgate), hands-free liftgate, LED exterior lighting (including foglamps), heated power side mirrors with integrated turn signals and blind-spot indicators, proximity keyless entry, windshield wiper de-icer, roof rails, 18-inch alloy wheels with machined finish
XLE Safety
Toyota Safety Sense 2.5+ driver-assist technology suite (pre-collision system with pedestrian detection, lane departure alert with steering assist, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, lane-tracing assist, adaptive cruise control, automatic high beams, and road sign assist), rearview monitor with projected path guidance
XLE Infotainment
8-inch touchscreen, voice command, wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, Bluetooth, SiriusXM satellite radio, Wi-Fi hotspot capability, access to Toyota Connected Services (cloud-based navigation, emergency assistance, remote functions), six speakers
XSE
Contents of XLE plus:
- torque-vectoring all-wheel drive
- Multi-Terrain Select (settings: Mud & Sand, Rock & Dirt, and Normal)
- black-finished exterior elements
- LED strip daytime running lights
- mesh grille with trim-specific front bumper and lower spoiler
- dual chrome-tipped exhaust outlets
- 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster
- ambient cabin lighting
- 20-inch black-finished alloy wheels
Limited
Contents of XSE plus:
- leather upholstery (first and second row)
- heated and ventilated front seats
- faux-wood interior trim
- heated steering wheel
- driver's memory system
- 12.3-inch infotainment touchscreen
- 11-speaker JBL sound system
- 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster
- high-output LED foglamps
- power-folding exterior mirrors with memory, reverse tilt-down, and puddle lamps
- upgraded cabin accents
- cargo area tonneau cover
- noise-reducing front side windows
- 20-inch chrome-finished wheels
- 120-volt AC outlet
- rearview monitor with dynamic gridlines
- front and rear parking sensors with automatic braking
Platinum
Contents of Limited plus:
- panoramic glass roof with sunshade and front power moonroof
- heated second-row seats
- head-up display
- rain-sensing windshield wipers
- digital rearview mirror
- adaptive front lighting system
- surround-view monitor
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