Toyota Highlander Hybrid 2020–2026 car dimensions: 4951 mm long, 1931 mm wide and 1730 mm high. Unladen weight is 2,057 kg. Braked towing is 1,588 kg.
The Hybrid XLE cabin seats seven with standard second-row captain's chairs or eight with the optional bench. It has SofTex-trimmed seats, heated fronts, power adjustments, and tri-zone automatic climate control. An 8-inch touchscreen provides wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, plus a wireless charger and five USB ports. Toyota Safety Sense 2.5+ is standard with automatic emergency braking and pedestrian detection, full-speed adaptive cruise control, lane departure alert with steering assist, lane tracing assist, and blind-spot monitor with rear cross-traffic alert. A backup camera is also standard. Front and second rows feel roomy and comfortable for daily family use, while the third row suits kids better than adults.
Cargo space measures 16 cubic feet behind the third row, enough for groceries or a few small bags. Folding the third row opens up 48.4 cubic feet. With second and third rows down, it reaches 84.3 cubic feet for larger loads. A tonneau cover is available.
The Hybrid XLE tows up to 3500 pounds and has a maximum payload around 1485 pounds. Trailer sway control is included. Standard electronic on-demand AWD helps with traction in varied conditions. It suits light trailering of small boats or utility trailers along with family hauling, but is not set up as a heavy work vehicle.
SofTex-trimmed seats feel durable and easy to clean with heated fronts standard. The 10-way power driver seat includes lumbar support and the passenger seat is 8-way power. Tri-zone climate control with rear vents keeps all rows comfortable. A power moonroof and second-row sunshades brighten the cabin. Second-row captain's chairs offer good space while the third row suits kids best.
EPA-estimated 35 mpg city/highway/combined
ToyotaCare covers scheduled maintenance for 2 years or 25,000 miles
NHTSA 5-star overall crash-test rating
Standard Toyota Safety Sense 2.5+ with pre-collision system, full-speed adaptive cruise, lane departure alert with steering assist, lane tracing assist, road sign assist and automatic high beams
Blind-spot monitor with rear cross-traffic alert standard
Hybrid battery warranty 10 years/150,000 miles
The hybrid system pairs a 2.5-liter four-cylinder with electric motors for 243 combined horsepower and delivers an EPA-estimated 35 mpg across city, highway and combined driving. AWD is standard and towing capacity reaches 3,500 pounds.
ToyotaCare provides complimentary scheduled maintenance for the first two years or 25,000 miles along with roadside assistance. The basic warranty runs three years/36,000 miles and the powertrain five years/60,000 miles.
Toyota Safety Sense 2.5+ comes standard and includes automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection, adaptive cruise control, lane-keeping aids and automatic high beams. Blind-spot monitoring is also standard. The vehicle earned a five-star overall rating from NHTSA.
Hybrid components carry a 10-year/150,000-mile battery warranty. The setup supports low routine maintenance needs typical of Toyota hybrids while the three-row layout and standard features make daily family use straightforward.
Length 4951 mm, Width 1931 mm, Height 1730 mm, Wheelbase 2850 mm (Highlander Hybrid 2020–2026)
Sources: manufacturer data, Toyota Canada 2026 Highlander Hybrid product summary PDF, Toyota US 2026 pressroom and 2024 brochure, Car and Driver 2026 specs.