Review and specifications
2026 Toyota Highlander Hybrid
The fourth-generation Highlander Hybrid retains its qualities of a comfortable ride and a smooth powertrain. Handling is sound and secure. Interior fit and finish is upgraded, particularly in higher-trim versions. The hybrid system is less powerful than the previous generation but gets an excellent 35 mpg. Both seven- and eight-passenger seating configurations are available. Either way, the second row is very roomy, but the third row is tiny. The controls are easy to use, and Android Auto and Apple CarPlay compatibility is standard. The Toyota Safety Sense 2.5 suite includes standard AEB with pedestrian detection and FCW. BSW and RCTW became standard in 2023. For 2025, the LE trim of the Highlander Hybrid was dropped. AWD also became standard. A Limited 25th Anniversary edition is available commemorating 25 years of the Highlander model.
- Market value
- $50,150
- Fuel
- Hybrid
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Seats
- 7
At a glance
Model data
Overview
- Powertrain
- Hybrid
- Body style
- 4-door SUV
- Drive type
- AWD
- Transmission
- CVT
- Category
- Midsized SUVs 3-row
- Generation began
- 2020
Pricing
- Current retail median
- $50,150
- Retail value range
- $46,425 - $55,450
- Original MSRP range
- $46,270 - $55,675
- Trade-in range
- $45,060 - $53,845
Ratings
- Road test score
- 88/100
- Reliability
- 4/5
- Expert recommendation
- Recommended
Fuel economy
- EPA city
- 35 MPG
- EPA highway
- 35 MPG
- EPA combined
- 35 MPG
- Tested city
- 27 MPG
- Tested highway
- 41 MPG
- Tested overall
- 35 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $1,130
- Cruising range
- 590 miles
Road tests
- 0-30 mph
- 2.9 sec
- 0-60 mph
- 8 sec
- 60-0 mph braking
- 141 ft
- Avoidance speed
- 49.5 mph
- Test status
- Test Completed
Dimensions
- Length
- 195 in
- Width
- 76 in
- Height
- 68 in
- Wheelbase
- 112 in
- Weight
- 4,925 lb
- Maximum load
- 1,305 lb
- Towing capacity
- 3,500 lb
Interior
- Seating
- 7 people
- Front head room
- 4 in
- Front leg room
- 42 in
- Rear head room
- 5.5 in
- Rear leg room
- 31.5 in
- Cargo volume
- 40.5 cu ft
Environmental impact
- Air pollution score
- 6/10
- Greenhouse gas score
- 7/10
- SmartWay
- No
Brand context
About Toyota
<p>Toyota has a reputation for building efficient and exceptionally reliable vehicles. This holds true in most cases, with a few exceptions. Most of their models do well in our testing, thanks to their impressive fuel economy, comfortable rides, quiet cabins, good controls, and generous standard safety equipment. All of this makes Toyotas among the best options for used vehicles. The brand was a hybrid pioneer, starting with the original Prius. Toyota has evolved and expanded that technology, and most vehicles in its lineup are available as a hybrid. Toyota sells a number of plug-in hybrids and an increasing number of EVs, including the bZ and C-HR. The company also knows how to add a dosage of excitement into its lineup: The GR86, GR Corolla, and Supra are legit, fun-to-drive sports cars.</p>
Vehicle ID: 38107 First published: December 4, 2025 Updated: June 4, 2026
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