Next Generation 2027 Toyota Highlander

Striking style, everyday versatility, and battery electric efficiency, that’s the all-new 2027 Highlander. With a stunning new look inside and out, and seating for up to seven, the latest Highlander is the all-electric Toyota built to carry the whole crew. It is also Toyota’s first three‑row battery‑electric vehicle (BEV), and its first BEV assembled in North America.

The new Highlander’s modern new look features clean lines, broad fenders, full-length LED daytime running lights, and flush door handles for an aerodynamic appeal. Inside, a tech-forward cabin with a large 14-inch touchscreen, 12.3-inch driver’s display, customizable ambient lighting, and ample device charging in every row give it comfort and convenience. It will also have an available fixed glass panoramic roof that will be the largest in the Toyota lineup, adding an open, bright feeling to the cabin.

Designed to provide a comfortable space for the whole crew, the 2027 Highlander offers a spacious interior with three-row seating for up to seven when equipped with an available bench seat. Its cabin has an elevated feel, with standard SofTex®-trimmed seating, soft-touch materials on the dash and doors, and customizable interior lighting to set the mood. Heated front seats come standard, with ventilated front seats and heated second row seats available. When extra space is required, the third row can fold flat for a rear cargo area with 1,290 litres of storage.

At the forefront of technology, the new Highlander can also serve as a mobile power source with vehicle-to-load (V2L) technology, a first for a Toyota model sold in the North America. This technology can potentially power appliances, like at a tailgate party, or serve as a power backup at home in case of an outage.

In Canada, the 2027 Highlander will have a Battery Electric powertrain standard and be available in three grades, the well-appointed XLE, the enhanced XLE Premium or the top-of-the-line Limited. The XLE grade will be available in front- or electronic all-wheel drive (FWD or AWD); XLE FWD models will have a standard 77.0-kWh battery, XLE AWD models will have a choice of 77.0-kWh or 95.8-kWh battery. The XLE Premium and Limited grades will have AWD and a 95.8-kWh battery, standard. AWD equipped models will also have features like Multi-Terrain Select and Crawl Control. All grades will have the latest in safety and entertainment, with Toyota Safety Sense 4.0 (TSS 4.0) and Toyota Multimedia, standard.

The new Highlander has 338 net combined system horsepower, a satisfying 323 lb.-ft. max torque on AWD equipped models, and SUV capability like Multi-Terrain Select and Crawl Control. The XLE FWD model has 221 net combined system horsepower and 198 lb.-ft. max torque.

To accomplish that aim, the new Highlander has 338 combined system horsepower, a satisfying 323 lb.-ft. max torque, and SUV capability like Multi-Terrain Select and Crawl Control on AWD equipped models.

Five Well-Equipped Grades

In Canada, the 2027 Toyota Highlander will be available in five distinct grades, with great features across the lineup, select standard features include:

XLE FWD

• Front-Wheel Drive
• 77.0-kWh battery
• 6-passenger capacity
• Full-width LED DRL
• Front acoustic glass
• 19-inch wheel with full aero cap
• Semi-flush electronic door handles
• 14-inch touchscreen with Toyota Multimedia
• 6-speaker audio system
• 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster
• 64-colour customizable ambient lighting
• SofTex-trimmed seating
• Heated front seats and steering wheel
• Second row captain chairs with 1-touch fold
• Paddle shifters with regenerative braking
• NACS charging port for DC fast charging compatibility
• 11-kW onboard AC charger
• 120V/240V dual-voltage charging cable
• TSS 4.0
• Drive recorder

XLE AWD (adds to or replaces XLE features)

• All-Wheel Drive
• 77.0-kWh battery or 95.8-kWh battery
• 7-passenger capacity
• Second row bench seats with 1-touch fold
• ·Multi-Terrain Select and Crawl Control
• 2,600 lbs towing capacity with 77.0-kWh battery
• 3,500 lbs towing capacity with 77.0-kWh battery

XLE Premium AWD (adds to or replaces XLE AWD features)

• 95.8-kWh battery
• 22-inch alloy wheels
• 6-passenger capacity
• Second row captain chairs with 1-touch fold
• Fixed panoramic moonroof
• JBL® Premium Audio System with 11 speakers, subwoofer and amplifier

Limited AWD (adds to or replaces XLE Premium AWD features)

• Head Up Display (HUD)
• Ventilated front seats
• Heated second row seats
• Side view mirrors with memory and reverse tilt function
• Rear sunshades
• Advanced Park
• Traffic Jam Assist*
• Panoramic View Monitor
• Lane Change Assist
• Front Cross Traffic Alert

*Requires an active Drive Connect trial or paid subscription. 5G network dependent.