2026 Toyota Highlander
Vehicle essentials
Highlander's three rows, standard AWD and heated front seats suit everyday errands and trips with extra company.
Specs shown:XLE gas AWD
- Engine & powertrain
- 2.4L turbo4-cylinder gasoline engine
- Horsepower
- 265 hpGas engine output
- Drivetrain
- AWDStandard on every 2026 Highlander
- EPA-est. combined
- 24 MPG21 city / 28 highway MPGHybrid XLE AWD: 35 combined MPG
- Towing
- Up to 5,000 lbGas model; properly equippedHybrid: up to 3,500 lb
- Seating
- 7 peopleXLE: three rows8-seat bench available on XLE
- Cargo space
- 16.0 cu ftBehind the third rowUp to 84.3 cu ft with rear rows folded
- Fuel tank
- 17.9 galGas reference; U.S. gallons
Popular comfort upgrades.
- Heated SofTex® front seats
- XLE / XSEStandard on gas XLE, Hybrid XLE and gas XSE, with power-adjustable front seats.
- Ventilated leather front seats
- Limited + PlatinumStandard heated and ventilated front seats, power passenger adjustment and driver memory on gas and hybrid versions.
- Heated second row
- PlatinumStandard heated second-row captain’s chairs and a panoramic roof on gas and hybrid Platinum.
- Standard: Limited and Platinum, gas or hybrid.
- Standard: Every 2026 Highlander, including XLE and XSE.
- Hybrid XLE AWD: 243 net system hp and 35 EPA-est. combined MPG (35 city / 35 highway); towing up to 3,500 lb when properly equipped.
- 8-seat layouts: Available on gas XLE, Hybrid XLE and gas Limited. Other configurations use seven seats.
Brochure & source notes
Reference specs describe XLE gas AWD. Every 2026 Highlander is AWD; there is no FWD branch. Hybrid output, fuel economy and towing are separate. Eight-seat availability depends on grade and powertrain. EPA estimates are for comparison; actual mileage varies. Towing requires proper equipment and must stay within the vehicle’s limits.
Driver-assistance features have limits and require attentive driving. See the Owner’s Manual for operating conditions and limitations. The Toyota video is a general overview; features vary by model, year and suite version.
Verified October 10, 2026. Photography is illustrative; the vehicle shown may differ from the reference configuration.
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