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2025 Toyota Highlander

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2025 Toyota Highlander has SUV body configuration and seating for 7 to 8. 2025 Toyota Highlander documented powertrain choices include gas and hybrid, and drivetrain availability includes AWD. 2025 Toyota Highlander is within Fourth generation, model years 2020-2026.

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5,000 lbHIGHEST DOCUMENTED TOWING

1,330 lbHIGHEST DOCUMENTED PAYLOAD

265 hpHIGHEST DOCUMENTED POWER

84.3 cu ftHIGHEST DOCUMENTED CARGO

Representative 2025 Toyota Highlander, front three-quarter view

2025 model-year guide

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5,000 lbHIGHEST DOCUMENTED TOWING

1,330 lbHIGHEST DOCUMENTED PAYLOAD

265 hpHIGHEST DOCUMENTED POWER

84.3 cu ftHIGHEST DOCUMENTED CARGO

The vehicle in 60 seconds

Model-year facts first. Deeper evidence stays one tap away.

The vehicle in 60 seconds

2025 Toyota Highlander has SUV body configuration and seating for 7 to 8.
2025 Toyota Highlander documented powertrain choices include gas and hybrid, and drivetrain availability includes AWD.
2025 Toyota Highlander is within Fourth generation, model years 2020-2026.

Lineup at a glance

Main lineup: Limited, Platinum
Fourth generation

Key numbers

5,000 lb · Highest documented towing · supported configuration
1,330 lb · Highest documented payload · supported configuration
265 hp · Highest documented power · supported configuration
84.3 cu ft · Highest documented cargo · supported configuration

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 choicesPowertrains: ICE / HEV. Compare the exact configuration before assuming equipment or capability carries across choices.
Selected configurationeng unknown|fp 6a36662506fb3ad4 · 265 hp · automatic:8 · 5,000 lb towing · 1,330 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 context2 source-backed year-over-year facts are available for comparison.
Ownership checksThis Guide has warranty, maintenance, recall and service evidence to review before purchase. VIN-specific coverage, recall applicability and service history still need exact-vehicle verification.

Trim choices

Start with the lineup, then open a trim for its equipment, tradeoffs and available configurations.

Limited Platinum

Example configuration

Example: Limited • AWD • Gas

265 hpPower

AWDDrivetrain

5,000 lbMax towing · this configuration

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

Verified facts available in this guide

These are source-backed examples from supported trims or configurations. Open the matching Guide section before applying a fact to a specific vehicle.

EPA fuel economy & range

Limited • AWD • Gas

Combined 25 MPG
City 22 MPG
Highway 29 MPG

Space & capability

Limited • AWD • Hybrid

3,500 lb towing
1,225 lb payload
84.3 cu ft max cargo

Generation context

Source-backed · Toyota usa oem

Fourth generation
Model years 2020–2026
Platform TNGA-K

Dated value context

Observed Aug 7, 2026

Observed median: $45,000
Observed band: $42,000–$48,000
Source-observed context only, not an appraisal or live quote

Original warranty

Manufacturer coverage terms

Basic: 3 years / 36,000 miles
Powertrain: 5 years / 60,000 miles

Reliability evidence

Counts are evidence records, not failure rates

Recalls: 4
Complaints: 9
Manufacturer communications: 36

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.
Confirm coverage and service historyIf you are buying used, verify remaining warranty from the VIN, in-service date and mileage, then compare service history with the published maintenance evidence.

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: Fourth generation · 2020–2026 · Platform TNGA-K

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What changed this year?See the documented model-year changes.

About this 2025 Toyota Highlander guide

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.

Source-backed guide context. Exact equipment varies by trim and configuration.

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2025 Toyota Highlander

Find your fit. Know your next move.