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2026 Toyota Highlander
A 7-seat SUV with gas and hybrid choices and AWD availability.
2026 Toyota Highlander is a 7-seat SUV with gas and hybrid choices. 2026 Toyota Highlander offers AWD; the exact drivetrain can change efficiency or capability, so the version matters. 2026 Toyota Highlander is part of the generation spanning the 2020 through 2026 model years.
2TRIMS
Gas + HybridPOWERTRAINS
7SEATS
84.3 cu ftMAX CARGO
2026 model-year guide2TRIMS
Gas + HybridPOWERTRAINS
7SEATS
84.3 cu ftMAX CARGO
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AUTOUNITE VEHICLE GUIDE
Know the 2026 Toyota Highlander. Know what matters before you shop.
2026 Toyota Highlander is a 7-seat SUV with gas and hybrid choices.
2026 Toyota Highlander offers AWD; the exact drivetrain can change efficiency or capability, so the version matters.
2026 Toyota Highlander is part of the generation spanning the 2020 through 2026 model years.
60-SECOND AUTOUNITE BRIEF
The 2026 Toyota Highlander, explained before the spec sheet.
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Ask AutoUnite about this vehicleWhat it is
2026 Toyota Highlander is a 7-seat SUV with gas and hybrid choices.
The lineup decision
2026 Toyota Highlander has 2 named trims in the lineup shown here: XSE and Limited.
Power and efficiency
Powertrain choices shown for 2026 Toyota Highlander include Gas and Hybrid.
Living with it
Equipment documented for this model year includes Floor liners, Cargo mat, and Carpet floor mats.
POWER & EFFICIENCY
Understand how the vehicle changes underneath.
Powertrain choices shown for 2026 Toyota Highlander include Gas and Hybrid.
Gas / HybridAWDUp to 36 combined mpgUp to 243 hp
SPACE & EVERYDAY LIFE
See what the numbers mean in daily use.
Equipment documented for this model year includes Floor liners, Cargo mat, and Carpet floor mats.
7 seatsUp to 84.3 cu ft cargo
CHOOSE YOUR VERSION
Find the version that changes the decision.
2026 Toyota Highlander has 2 named trims in the lineup shown here: XSE and Limited.
2 documented trims
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Start with what matters
2026 Toyota Highlander is a 7-seat SUV with gas and hybrid choices.
2026 Toyota Highlander offers AWD; the exact drivetrain can change efficiency or capability, so the version matters.
2026 Toyota Highlander is part of the generation spanning the 2020 through 2026 model years.
How the lineup breaks down
2026 Toyota Highlander has 2 named trims in the lineup shown here: XSE and Limited.
The trim name matters because equipment, powertrain choices, capability and pricing can change as you move through the range.
Limited
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Powertrains, efficiency and capability
Powertrain choices shown for 2026 Toyota Highlander include Gas and Hybrid.
Depending on the version, drivetrain choices shown include AWD.
up to 3,500 lb of towing in the highest documented version and up to 1,225 lb of payload in the highest documented version. Those are ceiling figures for the versions that carry the data, not promises for every trim.
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- Drive
- AWD
- Power
- Up to 243 hp
- Efficiency
- Up to 23 combined mpg
- Towing
- Up to 3,500 lb
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- Drive
- AWD
- Power
- Up to 243 hp
- Efficiency
- Up to 36 combined mpg
- Towing
- Up to 3,500 lb
Interior, technology and everyday use
Equipment documented for this model year includes Floor liners, Cargo mat, and Carpet floor mats. Some features can be standard on one trim, optional on another, or tied to a package.
Package names currently documented include All weather floor liner package, Protection package 3, Carpet floor mats and cargo liner package, Tow hitch receiver w wire harness, Carpet mat package, and Jbl premium audio. Package availability does not prove that a package is installed on a particular vehicle.
Equipment worth knowing
- Floor liners
- Cargo mat
- Carpet floor mats
Packages in the catalog
- All weather floor liner package
- Protection package 3
- Carpet floor mats and cargo liner package
- Tow hitch receiver w wire harness
Safety evidence in context
This Guide includes 2 complaints and 24 manufacturer communications. These are different kinds of records, not a reliability score or failure rate, and applicability can vary by version or powertrain.
Safety evidence stays separated by what it actually measures.
Crash-test observations, recalls, manufacturer communications and driver-assistance equipment are different evidence types. AutoUnite does not collapse them into an artificial score.
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What ownership looks like
Original manufacturer coverage shown here includes Basic: 3 years / 36,000 miles, Powertrain: 5 years / 60,000 miles, Hybrid system: 8 years / 100,000 miles, and Hybrid battery: 10 years / 150,000 miles. On a used or nearly new vehicle, remaining coverage depends on in-service date, mileage and eligibility.
What changed for this model year
The year-over-year record is not complete enough to say exactly what changed. A missing change record is not treated as proof that the vehicle carried over unchanged.
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