The 2026 Toyota Highlander is powered by a 265-horsepower 2.4-liter turbocharged four-cylinder paired with a direct shift 8-speed Electronically Controlled Automatic Transmission with selectable drive modes that include Eco, Normal, Sport, and Snow modes in XLE, XSE, Limited, and Platinum grades. The XLE grade has standard mechanical All Wheel Drive. The XSE, Limited, and Platinum grades have Dynamic Torque Vectoring AWD. All Highlander 2.4-L turbo gas powered models have a 5,000-pound towing capacity. The Toyota Highlander Hybrid combines a 2.5-liter DOHC four-cylinder engine with two electric motor-generators for 243 net combined horsepower for a manufacturer-estimated 35 combined MPG rating and will be equipped with Toyota’s Electronic On-Demand AWD system and have up to 3,500 pounds of towing capacity. There's standard three row Seating for up to seven with an optional bench seat for up to eight (XLE and Limited Grades). Highlander has standard three zone climate control, Qi-compatible wireless charging, and the choice of 8.0-inch or available 12.3-inch touchscreen, which run the Toyota Audio Multimedia system. The 2026 Highlander lineup is expected to start arriving at U.S. Toyota dealerships this coming November. MSRP will start at $46,765 for the gas XLE grade and $48,515 for hybrid XLE grade (including $1,495 dealer processing and handling fee).
