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2026 Toyota Highlander

Platinum AWD

Gas AWD MSRP $53,225Compare this trim against anything →

What the Platinum adds over the XLE (+$7,655)

SpecXLEPlatinum
Curb weight (maximum)4376 lbs4453 lbs
Curb weight (minimum)4376 lbs4453 lbs
Front headroom41.2 in38.4 in
Second-row headroom39.4 in37.1 in
Base MSRP (excludes destination)$45,570$53,225
Tire sizeP235/65R18P235/55R20
Total interior volume141.8 cu-ft136.3 cu-ft
Wheel diameter18 in20 in

Standard here, not on the base trim: 10-in. color Head-Up Display (HUD) with speedometer and Road Sign Assist (RSA), and navigation, 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), Acoustic noise-reducing front side windows, Backup camera with dynamic gridlines, Cargo area tonneau cover, Color-keyed heated power outside mirrors with reverse tilt-down with memory feature, 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, Digital rearview mirror with HomeLink® universal garage door opener, Drive Mode Select — Eco, Normal, Sport modes, Dynamic Torque Vectoring AWD with Driveline Disconnect; Multi-Terrain Select (MTS) with dial, Dynamic Torque Vectoring AWD with Driveline Disconnect; Multi-Terrain Select (MTS) with dial, Front and Rear Parking Assist with Automatic Braking (PA w/AB), Heated and ventilated front seats, Heated second-row seats, Heated tilt/telescopic leather-trimmed steering wheel, High-output LED fog lights, Illuminated metal front doorsill, Leather-trimmed front- and second-row seats, Leather-trimmed shift knob and heated tilt/telescopic leather-trimmed steering wheel, One 120V outlet (100W) located on the bottom rear of the center console, 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, Puddle lights with integrated Highlander logo, Rain-sensing washer-linked variable intermittent windshield wipers and intermittent rear wiper, Rear bumper scuff plate, Silver-finish roof rails

Specifications

Source: manufacturer press kit

Brakes

Front brake diameter337.8 mm
Front brake typeventilated disc
Rear brake diameter337.8 mm
Rear brake typesolid disc
Parking brake typeepb

Cargo

Cargo volume behind 1st row84.3 cu-ft
Cargo volume behind 2nd row48.4 cu-ft
Cargo volume behind 3rd row16 cu-ft
Total interior volume136.3 cu-ft

Connected Services

Connected services brandToyota Connected Services
Connected services trial (premium tier)12 months
Connected services trial (standard tier)60 months

Dimensions Exterior

Ground clearance8 in
Overall height68.1 in
Overall length194.9 in
Overall width76 in
Wheelbase112.2 in

Engine Basics

Aspirationtwin turbo
Cylinder count4
Engine displacement2393 cc
Fuel injection systemD-4S
Engine type (full description)2.4-liter 4-cylinder turbocharged DOHC
Valve configurationDOHC 16-Valve

Engine Output

Horsepower265 hp
Torque310 lb-ft

Fuel Economy

MPG (city)21 mpg
MPG (combined)24 mpg
MPG (highway)28 mpg

Fuel System

Minimum recommended octane87
Fuel tank capacity17.9 gal

Headroom

Front headroom38.4 in
Second-row headroom37.1 in
Third-row headroom36.1 in

Legroom

Front legroom42 in
Second-row legroom38.7 in
Third-row legroom28 in

Pricing

Base MSRP (excludes destination)$53,225

Seating

Passenger seating capacity7

Shoulder Room

Front shoulder room59 in
Second-row shoulder room58.7 in
Third-row shoulder room55 in

Steering

Steering typeElectric Power Steering (EPS); power-assisted rack-and-pinion
Turning radius (curb-to-curb)18.7 ft

Suspension

Front suspension typeIndependent MacPherson strut with stabilizer bar; trailing-wishbone
Rear suspension typeMulti-link with stabilizer bar

Tires

Tire sizeP235/55R20

Transmission

Final drive ratio3.3
Transmission speeds8
Transmission typeautomatic

Weights

Curb weight (maximum)4453 lbs
Curb weight (minimum)4453 lbs
Gross vehicle weight rating5970 lbs

Wheels

Wheel diameter20 in
Wheel materialalloy

Standard & optional equipment

Source: manufacturer press kit

Safety13 std · 0 opt

  • Panoramic View Monitor — includes 360-degree Overhead View in low-speed drive and reverse, and Curb View
  • Downhill Assist Control (DAC)
  • Trailer Sway Control (TSC)
  • Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)
  • Backup camera with dynamic gridlines
  • Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert (RCTA)

Infotainment13 std · 0 opt

  • Emergency Assistance Button (SOS)
  • Stolen Vehicle Locator
  • Wi-Fi Connect — includes AT&T Wi-Fi hotspot and Integrated Streaming (Apple Music® and Amazon Music) compatibility
  • 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
  • 10-in. color Head-Up Display (HUD) with speedometer and Road Sign Assist (RSA), and navigation

Convenience5 std · 0 opt

  • Height-adjustable hands-free power liftgate with jam protection
  • 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
  • One 120V outlet (100W) located on the bottom rear of the center console
  • Power windows with auto up/down in all positions and jam protection
  • Two 12V outlets

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

Seating7 std · 0 opt

  • 8-way power-adjustable front passenger seat
  • Heated and ventilated front seats
  • Heated front seats
  • Heated second-row seats
  • 10-way power-adjustable driver's seat including power lumbar support
  • 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

Interior8 std · 0 opt

  • Digital rearview mirror with HomeLink® universal garage door opener
  • Heated tilt/telescopic leather-trimmed steering wheel
  • 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)
  • Illuminated metal front doorsill
  • Leather-trimmed shift knob and heated tilt/telescopic leather-trimmed steering wheel
  • Ornamental dash trim and faux wood door trim

Exterior22 std · 1 opt

  • Power tilt/slide moonroof with sunshade and one-touch open/close optional
  • 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
  • Acoustic noise-reducing front side windows
  • Color-keyed heated power outside mirrors with reverse tilt-down with memory feature
  • Heated power outside mirrors

Powertrain3 std · 0 opt

  • All-Wheel Drive
  • Dynamic Torque Vectoring AWD with Driveline Disconnect; Multi-Terrain Select (MTS) with dial
  • Drive Mode Select — Eco, Normal, Sport modes

Cargo1 std · 0 opt

  • Cargo area tonneau cover

Ranked by what shoppers ask about first; standard equipment before options.

Transcribed from the manufacturer's official press kit for the 2026 Highlander. Confirm with the window sticker for a specific unit.

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Common questions about the Platinum

Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kits

How much is the 2026 Toyota Highlander Platinum?

The manufacturer lists $53,225 for the 2026 Toyota Highlander Platinum. That is $7,655 above the XLE, the cheapest trim of the same model year. MSRP excludes destination, options, taxes and dealer charges.

What does the 2026 Toyota Highlander Platinum add over the XLE?

Against the XLE, 29 features become standard that the XLE does not and 8 published specifications differ. Both lists are on this page, taken from the manufacturer's own press material.