Toyota Highlander HEV 2023– car dimensions: 4950 mm long, 1930 mm wide and 1730 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,980 kg. Boot space with the seats up is 454 litres.
The XLE cabin has wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto on an 8-inch touchscreen with 6 speakers, plus a 7-inch multi-info display. Three-zone automatic climate control with rear controls keeps all rows comfortable. Power front seats with heat and driver lumbar adjust easily. Toyota Safety Sense brings pre-collision braking with pedestrian detection, lane keep assist, lane tracing assist and auto high beams as standard. Blind spot monitor and rear cross traffic alert are also standard, along with a reversing camera. No front or rear parking sensors on this grade.
Boot volume is 454 litres behind the third row. Power liftgate and folding second and third-row seats make loading straightforward for family trips or shopping runs.
Payload is listed at 725 kg. Trailer stability control is standard. No heavy-duty cooling or reinforced suspension is noted for this hybrid FWD model.
The cabin has three-zone automatic climate with S-Flow and rear controls. Driver and passenger seats are 8-way power with heating. driver also gets lumbar support. Second-row is a manual reclining 60/40 bench for eight total seats. third-row is 60/40 fold-flat. Moonroof is standard. Power rear hatch, wireless charger, and 8-inch touchscreen complete a practical family space with soft surfaces.
Combined fuel economy 20.75 km/L
Service every 10,000 km or 6 months
NHTSA overall 5-star rating
Standard Toyota Safety Sense (PCS with pedestrian detection, LKA, LTA, AHB), 8 airbags, BSM, RCTA, TPMS
Warranty 3 years or 60,000 km
The hybrid system pairs a 2.5 L four-cylinder with electric motors for 243 hp total and a planetary gear CVT. Official combined fuel use is 20.75 km/L from the 65 L tank. EV mode handles short low-speed runs. ECO, Normal, and Sport modes adjust response. Regenerative braking helps keep efficiency high in city traffic.
Scheduled service is every 10,000 km or six months, whichever comes first. Severe use shortens that to 5,000 km or three months. Hybrid components need less brake wear attention thanks to regeneration. Use authorized Toyota service for the hybrid battery and inverter checks.
Safety kit includes Toyota Safety Sense with pre-collision (pedestrian detection), lane keep assist, lane tracing, and auto high beams. Eight airbags cover knees, cushion, front, side, and curtain. Blind-spot monitor and rear cross-traffic alert are standard, plus VDIM stability, TPMS, and ISOFIX. NHTSA rates the generation five stars overall (four frontal, five side, four rollover).
Daily living is simple with the power hatch, smart key, three-zone climate, and easy-fold seats. The hybrid needs no plug-in. Stick to the service schedule to keep the warranty and hybrid system healthy. Spare tire and full-size tools are included.
Length 4950 mm, Width 1930 mm, Height 1730 mm, Wheelbase 2850 mm (Highlander HEV 2023-)
Sources: manufacturer data, Toyota México Ficha_tecnica_HIGHLANDER_HEV_26_web.pdf, Autocosmos.com.mx Highlander HEV XLE 2026, UK Toyota tech spec.