XSE AWD
What the XSE adds over the LE (+$6,820)
| Spec | LE | XSE |
|---|---|---|
| Curb weight (maximum) | 4155 lbs | 4420 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 4155 lbs | 4420 lbs |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | 5870 lbs | 5970 lbs |
| Front headroom | 41.2 in | 39.6 in |
| MPG (city) | 22 mpg | 21 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 25 mpg | 24 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 29 mpg | 28 mpg |
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $39,520 | $46,340 |
| Overall length | 194.9 in | 197.4 in |
| Passenger seating capacity | 8 | 7 |
| Front suspension type | Independent MacPherson strut with stabilizer bar; trailing-wishbone | Sport-tuned Independent MacPherson strut with stabilizer bar |
| Tire size | P235/65R18 | P235/55R20 |
| Total interior volume | 141.8 cu-ft | 139.5 cu-ft |
| Wheel diameter | 18 in | 20 in |
Standard here, not on the base trim: 10-way power-adjustable driver's seat including power lumbar support, 20-in. black alloy wheels and P235/55R20 tires, 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, Black mesh front grille with sporty front bumper and lower spoiler, Black-capped heated power outside mirrors with turn signal and blind spot warning indicators, and manual folding feature, Black-finish roof rails, Chrome-plated interior door handles, Color-keyed side rocker panels with chrome-plated lower trim, Downhill Assist Control (DAC), Dual chrome-tipped exhaust, Dynamic Torque Vectoring AWD with Driveline Disconnect; Multi-Terrain Select (MTS) with dial, Heated front seats, Height-adjustable hands-free power liftgate with jam protection, Power tilt/slide moonroof with sunshade and one-touch open/close, Qi-compatible wireless smartphone charging with charge indicator light, Rear lower bumper in gray metallic finish with chrome-plated lower spoiler trim, Second-row sunshades, SofTex®-trimmed front- and second-row seats; heated front seats; 10-way power-adjustable driver's seat including power lumbar support; 8-way power-adjustable front passenger seat
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 | 139.5 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 | 197.4 in |
| Overall width | 76 in |
| Wheelbase | 112.2 in |
Engine Basics
| Aspiration | twin turbo |
| Cylinder count | 4 |
| Engine displacement | 2393 cc |
| Fuel injection system | D-4S |
| Engine type (full description) | 2.4-liter 4-cylinder turbocharged DOHC |
| Valve configuration | DOHC 16-Valve |
Engine Output
| Horsepower | 265 hp |
| Torque | 310 lb-ft |
Fuel Economy
| MPG (city) | 21 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 24 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 28 mpg |
Fuel System
| Minimum recommended octane | 87 |
| Fuel tank capacity | 17.9 gal |
Headroom
| Front headroom | 39.6 in |
| Second-row headroom | 39.4 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) | $46,340 |
Seating
| Passenger seating capacity | 7 |
Shoulder Room
| Front shoulder room | 59 in |
| Second-row shoulder room | 58.7 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 | Sport-tuned Independent MacPherson strut with stabilizer bar |
| Rear suspension type | Multi-link with stabilizer bar |
Tires
| Tire size | P235/55R20 |
Transmission
| Final drive ratio | 3.3 |
| Transmission speeds | 8 |
| Transmission type | automatic |
Weights
| Curb weight (maximum) | 4420 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 4420 lbs |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | 5970 lbs |
Wheels
| Wheel diameter | 20 in |
| Wheel material | alloy |
Standard & optional equipment
Source: manufacturer press kitSafety21 std · 0 opt
- Toyota Safety Sense™ 2.5+ — Full-Speed Range Dynamic Radar Cruise Control (DRCC)
- 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 projected path
- 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
- 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)
Infotainment8 std · 2 opt
- Wi-Fi Connect — includes AT&T Wi-Fi hotspot and Integrated Streaming (Apple Music® and Amazon Music) compatibility
- 6-speaker audio system
- 8.0-in. Toyota Audio Multimedia with wireless Apple CarPlay® & Android Auto™ compatibility, SiriusXM® with 3-month trial subscription
- Drive Connect — includes Cloud Navigation with Google Points of Interest (POI) data, Intelligent Assistant with Hey, Toyota, and Destination Assist
- 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
- 11-speaker JBL® Premium Audio including subwoofer and amplifier optional
- 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 optional
Convenience5 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
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 · 1 opt
- 10-way power-adjustable driver's seat including power lumbar support
- Heated front seats
- 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
- SofTex®-trimmed front- and second-row seats; heated front seats; 10-way power-adjustable driver's seat including power lumbar support; 8-way power-adjustable front passenger seat
- Leather-trimmed front- and second-row seats; heated front seats; 10-way power-adjustable driver's seat including power lumbar support; 8-way power-adjustable front passenger seat optional
Interior13 std · 0 opt
- Auto-dimming rearview mirror with HomeLink® universal garage door opener
- 14 cup/bottle holders
- 7-in. color LCD Multi-Information Display (MID) 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
- Ambient interior lighting
- Chrome-plated interior door handles
- Digital clock
- Leather-trimmed shift knob and 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
- Overhead console with conversation mirror, sunglasses storage and map lights
- Second-row sunshades
- Silver-painted dashboard trim and painted door trim
- 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
Exterior22 std · 0 opt
- Power tilt/slide moonroof with sunshade and one-touch open/close
- LED projector headlights
- 20-in. black alloy wheels and P235/55R20 tires
- Black mesh front grille with sporty front bumper and lower spoiler
- Black-capped heated power outside mirrors with turn signal and blind spot warning indicators, and manual folding feature
- Black-finish roof rails
- Color-keyed heated power outside mirrors
- Color-keyed side rocker panels with chrome-plated lower trim
- Dual chrome-tipped exhaust
- High Solar Energy-Absorbing (HSEA) glass on front side windows
- LED Daytime Running Lights (DRL)
- LED fog lights
- LED taillights
- Outside mirrors with turn signal and blind spot warning indicators
- Rear liftgate windshield washer and backup camera washer
- Rear lower bumper in gray metallic finish with chrome-plated lower spoiler trim
- Rear spoiler with LED center high-mount stop light
- Washer-linked variable intermittent windshield wipers and intermittent rear wiper
- Windshield wiper de-icer
- Privacy glass on rear side, quarter and liftgate windows
- Rear liftgate windshield defogger
- Spare Tire/Wheel: Temporary
Powertrain2 std · 0 opt
- All-Wheel Drive (AWD)
- Dynamic Torque Vectoring AWD with Driveline Disconnect; Multi-Terrain Select (MTS) with dial
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Common questions about the XSE
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsHow much is the 2025 Toyota Highlander XSE?
The manufacturer lists $46,340 for the 2025 Toyota Highlander XSE. That is $6,820 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 XSE add over the LE?
Against the LE, 22 features become standard that the LE does not and 14 published specifications differ. Both lists are on this page, taken from the manufacturer's own press material.