Platinum Hybrid AWD
What the Platinum Hybrid adds over the LE (+$14,155)
| Spec | LE | Platinum Hybrid |
|---|---|---|
| Curb weight (maximum) | 4155 lbs | 4595 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 4155 lbs | 4595 lbs |
| Aspiration | twin turbo | naturally aspirated |
| Engine displacement | 2393 cc | 2487 cc |
| Horsepower | 265 hp | 243 hp |
| Torque | 310 lb-ft | 175 lb-ft |
| Engine type (full description) | 2.4-liter 4-cylinder turbocharged DOHC | 2.5-liter L4HV DOHC Hybrid Electric Vehicle |
| Fuel tank capacity | 17.9 gal | 17.1 gal |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | 5870 lbs | 6000 lbs |
| Front headroom | 41.2 in | 38.4 in |
| Second-row headroom | 39.4 in | 37.1 in |
| MPG (city) | 22 mpg | 35 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 25 mpg | 35 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 29 mpg | 34 mpg |
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $39,520 | $53,675 |
| Passenger seating capacity | 8 | 7 |
| Second-row shoulder room | 58.7 in | 58.4 in |
| Tire size | P235/65R18 | P235/55R20 |
| Total interior volume | 141.8 cu-ft | 136.3 cu-ft |
| Final drive ratio | 3.3 | 3.6 |
| Transmission type | automatic | Electronically controlled Continuously Variable Transmission (ECVT) with sequential shift mode |
| Wheel diameter | 18 in | 20 in |
Standard here, not on the base trim: 10-way power-adjustable driver's seat including power lumbar support, 11-speaker JBL® Premium Audio including subwoofer and amplifier, 12.3-in. Toyota Audio Multimedia with wireless Apple CarPlay® & Android Auto™ compatibility, USB media port, four USB charge ports, hands-free phone capability and music streaming via Bluetooth® wireless technology, SiriusXM® with 3-month trial subscription, 12.3-in. color digital gauge cluster with odometer, trip/average fuel economy, cruising range, average speed, AWD torque distribution (AWD models only), cruise control guide, audio details, hands-free incoming call notices, telephone information, Eco Driving Indicator, and energy monitor (HV models only), 20-in. alloy wheels and P235/55R20 tires, 25th Edition carpet floor mats and all-weather cargo liner, 25th Edition embossed leather front headrests, 25th Edition illuminated metal front doorsill, 25th Edition rear liftgate badge, 7-passenger seating with second-row fold-down captain's chairs and fold-down inboard armrests, adjustable headrests and two cup holders mounted on the floor; and 60/40 split, fold-flat third-row seats with sliding headrests and recline function, 8-way power-adjustable front passenger seat, All-Wheel Drive (AWD), Ambient interior lighting, Auto-dimming rearview mirror with HomeLink® universal garage door opener, Backup camera with dynamic gridlines, Black-painted front grille with chrome-plated surround and front lower bumper in silver finish, Cargo area tonneau cover, Chrome-plated interior door handles, Color-keyed heated power outside mirrors with turn signal and blind spot warning indicators, power folding, reverse tilt-down with memory feature, and puddle lights with integrated Highlander logo, Color-keyed heated power outside mirrors with turn signal and blind spot warning indicators, power folding, reverse tilt-down with memory feature, and puddle lights with integrated Highlander logo, Color-keyed side rocker panels with chrome-plated lower trim, Downhill Assist Control (DAC), Dynamic Torque Vectoring AWD with Driveline Disconnect; Multi-Terrain Select (MTS) with dial, Front and Rear Parking Assist with Automatic Braking (PA w/AB), Front and rear mudguards, Grille shutters, Heated and ventilated front seats, Height-adjustable hands-free power liftgate with jam protection, Illuminated metal front doorsill, Leather-trimmed shift knob and heated tilt/telescopic leather-trimmed steering wheel with audio, Multi-Information Display (MID), Bluetooth® hands-free phone, voice command, Dynamic Radar Cruise Control (DRCC), Lane Departure Alert (LDA), Lane Steering Assist (LSA) and multimedia information controls, Ornamental dash trim and faux wood door trim, Panoramic View Monitor — includes 360-degree Overhead View in low-speed drive and reverse, and Curb View, Panoramic glass roof with sunshade and front power tilt/slide moonroof, Power tilt/slide moonroof with sunshade and one-touch open/close, Predictive Fuel-Efficient Drive, Qi-compatible wireless smartphone charging with charge indicator light, Rear bumper scuff plate, Rear lower bumper in silver finish, Second-row sunshades, Silver-finish roof rails
Specifications
Source: manufacturer press kitBrakes
| Front brake diameter | 338 mm |
| Front brake type | ventilated disc |
| Rear brake diameter | 338 mm |
| Rear brake type | solid disc |
| Parking brake type | epb |
Cargo
| Cargo volume behind 1st row | 84.3 cu-ft |
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 48.4 cu-ft |
| Cargo volume behind 3rd row | 16 cu-ft |
| Total interior volume | 136.3 cu-ft |
Connected Services
| Connected services brand | Toyota Safety Connect / Drive Connect / Remote Connect / Service Connect / Wi-Fi Connect |
| Connected services trial (premium tier) | 12 months |
| Connected services trial (standard tier) | 120 months |
Dimensions Exterior
| Ground clearance | 8 in |
| Overall height | 68.1 in |
| Overall length | 194.9 in |
| Overall width | 76 in |
| Wheelbase | 112.2 in |
Engine Basics
| Aspiration | naturally aspirated |
| Cylinder count | 4 |
| Engine displacement | 2487 cc |
| Fuel injection system | D-4S |
| Engine type (full description) | 2.5-liter L4HV DOHC Hybrid Electric Vehicle |
| Valve configuration | DOHC 16-Valve |
Engine Output
| Horsepower | 243 hp |
| Torque | 175 lb-ft |
Fuel Economy
| MPG (city) | 35 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 35 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 34 mpg |
Fuel System
| Minimum recommended octane | 87 |
| Fuel tank capacity | 17.1 gal |
Headroom
| Front headroom | 38.4 in |
| Second-row headroom | 37.1 in |
| Third-row headroom | 36.1 in |
Legroom
| Front legroom | 42 in |
| Second-row legroom | 38.7 in |
| Third-row legroom | 28 in |
Pricing
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $53,675 |
Seating
| Passenger seating capacity | 7 |
Shoulder Room
| Front shoulder room | 59 in |
| Second-row shoulder room | 58.4 in |
| Third-row shoulder room | 55 in |
Steering
| Steering type | Electric Power Steering (EPS); power-assisted rack-and-pinion |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | 18.7 ft |
Suspension
| Front suspension type | Independent MacPherson strut with stabilizer bar; trailing-wishbone |
| Rear suspension type | Multi-link with stabilizer bar |
Tires
| Tire size | P235/55R20 |
Transmission
| Final drive ratio | 3.6 |
| Transmission type | Electronically controlled Continuously Variable Transmission (ECVT) with sequential shift mode |
Weights
| Curb weight (maximum) | 4595 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 4595 lbs |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | 6000 lbs |
Wheels
| Wheel diameter | 20 in |
| Wheel material | alloy |
Standard & optional equipment
Source: manufacturer press kitSafety23 std · 0 opt
- Toyota Safety Sense™ 2.5+ — Full-Speed Range Dynamic Radar Cruise Control (DRCC)
- Panoramic View Monitor — includes 360-degree Overhead View in low-speed drive and reverse, and Curb View
- Backup camera with projected path / Backup camera with dynamic gridlines
- Toyota Safety Sense™ 2.5+ — Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist (LDA w/SA)
- Toyota Safety Sense™ 2.5+ — Lane Tracing Assist (LTA)
- 3-point seatbelts for all seating positions; driver's-side Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) and Automatic/Emergency Locking Retractor (ALR/ELR) on all passenger seatbelts
- Adjustable front seatbelt shoulder anchors and driver and front passenger seatbelt pretensioners with force limiters
- Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)
- Backup camera with dynamic gridlines
- Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert (RCTA)
- Child-protector rear door locks and power window lockout control
- Downhill Assist Control (DAC)
- Driver and front passenger seatbelt warning
- Eight airbags — driver airbag, front passenger airbag, driver knee airbag, seat cushion airbag (passenger), front side airbags, curtain shield airbags
- Front and Rear Parking Assist with Automatic Braking (PA w/AB)
- Hill Start Assist Control (HAC)
- LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) includes lower anchors and tethers on outboard second-row seats and tether anchor on middle of second- and third-row seats
- Rear passenger seatbelt reminder
- Star Safety System™ — includes Enhanced Vehicle Stability Control (VSC), Traction Control (TRAC), Anti-lock Brake System (ABS), Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD), Brake Assist (BA) and Smart Stop Technology® (SST)
- Toyota Safety Sense™ 2.5+ — Automatic High Beams (AHB)
- Toyota Safety Sense™ 2.5+ — Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection (PCS w/PD), Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist (LDA w/SA), Automatic High Beams (AHB), Lane Tracing Assist (LTA), Road Sign Assist (RSA) and Full-Speed Range Dynamic Radar Cruise Control (DRCC)
- Anti-theft system with alarm and engine immobilizer
- Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) (individual tires)
Infotainment7 std · 0 opt
- Wi-Fi Connect — includes AT&T Wi-Fi hotspot and Integrated Streaming (Apple Music® and Amazon Music) compatibility
- 11-speaker JBL® Premium Audio including subwoofer and amplifier
- 12.3-in. Toyota Audio Multimedia with wireless Apple CarPlay® & Android Auto™ compatibility, USB media port, four USB charge ports, hands-free phone capability and music streaming via Bluetooth® wireless technology, SiriusXM® with 3-month trial subscription
- Qi-compatible wireless smartphone charging with charge indicator light
- Remote Connect — remotely interact with your vehicle through the Toyota app via your smartwatch
- Safety Connect® — includes Emergency Assistance button, enhanced Roadside Assistance, Automatic Collision Notification and Stolen Vehicle Locator
- Service Connect — receive personalized maintenance updates and vehicle health reports
Convenience6 std · 0 opt
- Smart Key System on front doors and liftgate with Push Button Start, remote keyless entry system with lock, unlock, panic and liftgate functions; and remote illuminated entry
- Five USB ports (one USB-A media port and four USB-C charging ports) and two 12V outlets
- Height-adjustable hands-free power liftgate with jam protection
- Power door locks with shift-linked automatic lock/unlock feature
- Power windows with auto up/down in all positions and jam protection
- Two 120V outlets (1500W shared) located on the bottom rear of center console and in the luggage area
Climate1 std · 0 opt
- Three-zone automatic climate control with air filter, separate second-row control panel, individual temperature settings for driver, front passenger and rear-seat passengers, and second- and third-row vents
Seating5 std · 0 opt
- 10-way power-adjustable driver's seat including power lumbar support
- Heated and ventilated front seats
- 25th Edition embossed leather front headrests
- 7-passenger seating with second-row fold-down captain's chairs and fold-down inboard armrests, adjustable headrests and two cup holders mounted on the floor; and 60/40 split, fold-flat third-row seats with sliding headrests and recline function
- 8-way power-adjustable front passenger seat
Interior16 std · 0 opt
- Leather-trimmed shift knob and heated tilt/telescopic leather-trimmed steering wheel with audio, Multi-Information Display (MID), Bluetooth® hands-free phone, voice command, Dynamic Radar Cruise Control (DRCC), Lane Departure Alert (LDA), Lane Steering Assist (LSA) and multimedia information controls
- Auto-dimming rearview mirror with HomeLink® universal garage door opener
- 12.3-in. color digital gauge cluster with odometer, trip/average fuel economy, cruising range, average speed, AWD torque distribution (AWD models only), cruise control guide, audio details, hands-free incoming call notices, telephone information, Eco Driving Indicator, and energy monitor (HV models only)
- 14 cup/bottle holders
- 25th Edition carpet floor mats and all-weather cargo liner
- 25th Edition illuminated metal front doorsill
- Ambient interior lighting
- Chrome-plated interior door handles
- Digital clock
- Illuminated metal front doorsill
- Ornamental dash trim and faux wood door trim
- Overhead console with conversation mirror, sunglasses storage and map lights
- Second-row sunshades
- Soft-touch in-dash split-level shelf
- Soft-touch roll-top center console with removable utility tray
- Dual sun visors with sliding function and illuminated vanity mirrors
Exterior25 std · 0 opt
- Power tilt/slide moonroof with sunshade and one-touch open/close
- LED projector headlights
- Color-keyed heated power outside mirrors with turn signal and blind spot warning indicators, power folding, reverse tilt-down with memory feature, and puddle lights with integrated Highlander logo
- 20-in. alloy wheels and P235/55R20 tires
- 25th Edition rear liftgate badge
- Black-painted front grille with chrome-plated surround and front lower bumper in silver finish
- Color-keyed heated power outside mirrors
- Color-keyed side rocker panels and lower molding
- Color-keyed side rocker panels with chrome-plated lower trim
- Grille shutters
- High Solar Energy-Absorbing (HSEA) glass on front side windows
- LED Daytime Running Lights (DRL)
- LED taillights
- Outside mirrors with turn signal and blind spot warning indicators
- Panoramic glass roof with sunshade and front power tilt/slide moonroof
- Rear bumper scuff plate
- Rear liftgate windshield washer and backup camera washer
- Rear lower bumper in silver finish
- Rear spoiler with LED center high-mount stop light
- Silver-finish roof rails
- Windshield wiper de-icer
- Privacy glass on rear side, quarter and liftgate windows
- Rear liftgate windshield defogger
- Front and rear mudguards
- Spare Tire/Wheel: Temporary
Powertrain3 std · 0 opt
- All-Wheel Drive (AWD)
- Dynamic Torque Vectoring AWD with Driveline Disconnect; Multi-Terrain Select (MTS) with dial
- Predictive Fuel-Efficient Drive
Cargo1 std · 0 opt
- Cargo area tonneau cover
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Common questions about the Platinum Hybrid
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsHow much is the 2025 Toyota Highlander Platinum Hybrid?
The manufacturer lists $53,675 for the 2025 Toyota Highlander Platinum Hybrid. That is $14,155 above the LE, the cheapest trim of the same model year. MSRP excludes destination, options, taxes and dealer charges.
What does the 2025 Toyota Highlander Platinum Hybrid add over the LE?
Against the LE, 41 features become standard that the LE does not and 22 published specifications differ. Both lists are on this page, taken from the manufacturer's own press material.