What Matters
- gas and hybrid powertrains across the supported lineup
- FWD and AWD drivetrain availability
- Seats 7 to 8 on supported configurations
- Up to 83.7 cu ft of cargo space on supported configurations
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VEHICLE GUIDE
2018 Toyota Highlander
Find your fit. Know your next move.
2018 Toyota Highlander is shown here as a SUV with seating for 7 to 8. 2018 Toyota Highlander offers gas and hybrid powertrains with FWD and AWD drivetrain availability across the supported lineup. 2018 Toyota Highlander belongs to the generation spanning 2014 through 2019 model years.
4KNOWN TRIMS
Gas + HybridPOWERTRAINS
7–8SEATS
83.7 cu ftMAX CARGO
2018 model-year guide4KNOWN TRIMS
Gas + HybridPOWERTRAINS
7–8SEATS
83.7 cu ftMAX CARGO
DECIDE FIRST
The vehicle in 60 seconds: what matters before you choose.Decide First
Watch This
- EPA efficiency can change with powertrain and drivetrain
- A package may be available for the lineup without being installed on every vehicle
- Equipment and capability can change by trim and configuration, so check the version you are considering
Your Next Move
- Compare LE Plus and SE or choose any other trim in the lineup
- Choose a trim, then open Specs for the exact configuration you want to understand
- When you are ready to shop, carry the same vehicle choice into Cars Near Me
Trim choices
Start with the lineup, then open a trim for its equipment, tradeoffs and available configurations.
Example configuration
Example: LE Plus • FWD • Gas
295 hpPower
FWDDrivetrain
5,000 lbMax towing · this configuration
LEARN THE VEHICLE
The details that shape the decision
See the verified details AutoUnite already knows about this model year: efficiency, capability, pricing, equipment, ownership, value, colors and changes.
EPA fuel economy & range
LE Plus • FWD • Gas- Combined 22 MPG
- City 20 MPG
- Highway 24 MPG
Space & capability
SE • FWD • Gas- 5,000 lb towing
- 1,340 lb payload
- 83.7 cu ft max cargo
Generation context
Source-backed · Toyota usa oem- Third generation
- Model years 2014–2019
Dated value context
Observed Aug 7, 2026- Observed median: $29,500
- Observed band: $27,000–$32,000
- Source-observed context only, not an appraisal or live quote
Reliability evidence
Counts are evidence records, not failure rates- Recalls: 4
- Complaints: 213
- Manufacturer communications: 248
Facts stay tied to their supported trim, configuration, test program, source date or evidence scope. Open Trims or Specs before applying a detail to an exact vehicle.
SAFETY + ADAS
Safety & driver assistance
Crash-test results stay tied to the test program and model year that produced them; different test generations are not treated as equal. Driver-assistance equipment can vary by trim, package, or configuration.
- Nhtsa 5 star safety ratings
- Overall 5
DECISION CONFIDENCE
What to weigh before you choose
These decision points come only from facts already supported in this Guide. They explain tradeoffs without picking a winner for you.
- Configuration choicesLE Plus: ICE. Compare the exact configuration before assuming equipment or capability carries across choices.
- Selected configurationeng unknown|fp 5a23ec7104ca324b · 295 hp · automatic:8 · 5,000 lb towing · 1,370 lb payload. These facts stay tied to this configuration.
- Package contextPackage availability can change equipment and capability. Eligibility in the Guide is not proof that a package is installed on a specific VIN.
- Model-year context3 source-backed year-over-year facts are available for comparison.
- Ownership checksThis Guide has recall and service evidence to review before purchase. VIN-specific coverage, recall applicability and service history still need exact-vehicle verification.
Before you buy: verify the exact vehicle
The Guide narrows the decision. These checks keep model, trim and configuration facts tied to the exact vehicle you are considering.
- Match the exact vehicleConfirm the VIN resolves to the trim and configuration you are considering before applying configuration-specific facts.
- Confirm installed equipmentUse the Guide to narrow the choices, then verify installed packages and options on the exact VIN. Catalog availability is not proof of installation.
- Verify capability by configurationMatch towing or payload to the exact powertrain, drivetrain and configuration before relying on a rating.
- Check the VIN-specific recordReview open recalls, campaigns and service history for the exact VIN. Model-year evidence does not establish an individual vehicle's condition.
Model-year and generation history
Browse the supported model years for this vehicle family. Redesign and refresh claims appear only when the underlying change evidence is verified.
Generation context: Third generation · 2014–2019
About this 2018 Toyota Highlander guide
2018 Toyota Highlander is shown here as a SUV with seating for 7 to 8. 2018 Toyota Highlander offers gas and hybrid powertrains with FWD and AWD drivetrain availability across the supported lineup. 2018 Toyota Highlander belongs to the generation spanning 2014 through 2019 model years.
Use Trims to explore equipment, Compare to line up your choices, and Specs to check a selected configuration. Availability and equipment can differ on an individual vehicle.