2026 Toyota Highlander Hybrid

SUV · 2.5L Hybrid I4 · AWD

84/100

AutoVault's overall score, weighted for what a suv is actually for — performance, technology, comfort, reliability, safety and value.

Specifications

Engine	2.5L Hybrid I4
Horsepower	243 hp
Torque	175 lb-ft
0–60 mph	7.3 sec
Top speed	112 mph
Drivetrain	AWD
Seats	5
Combined MPG	35 mpg (36 city / 35 hwy)
Range	500 miles
MSRP	$47,020
Body style	SUV

The verdict

What's good

Strong mileage for the class
Sensible, family-friendly layout
Standard all-wheel drive
Dependable long-term

What's not

Third row suits children only
Engine drone under acceleration
Modest cargo behind seats
Forgettable to drive

The engine

2.5L Hybrid I4

Toyota's 2.5-liter hybrid pairs an Atkinson-cycle four with electric motors for seamless, frugal, utterly dependable progress — the powertrain that made hybrids mainstream.

The fourth-generation evolution of the Toyota Hybrid System that debuted in the 1997 Prius, now refined over millions of cars into the benchmark for real-world reliability.

Toyota has sold over 20 million hybrids, refining this system since 1997.
The engine runs the efficient Atkinson cycle, with electric motors covering the low-end torque it sacrifices.

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The six sub-scores behind the 84 — performance, tech, comfort, reliability, safety and value
Market value today and year-by-year value history
All 6 trims with pricing
Studio photography — exterior, rear and interior
Side-by-side comparison with up to four cars

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