The 2025 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited is a 3-row family SUV that returns 36 MPG combined — making it among the most efficient real-family-sized SUVs you can buy.
2026 Highlander Hybrid Limited pricing
Kelley Blue Book, read on 29 September 2026, lists the 2026 Highlander Hybrid at $49,115 for XLE, $53,570 for Limited and $56,770 for Platinum, with pricing it says is updated weekly. Kelley Blue Book, read on 29 September 2026, also states that the 2026 Hybrid lineup uses standard all-wheel drive and is rated at 35 mpg combined. Cars.com, in a pricing story updated 18 September 2024, listed the 2025 Hybrid Limited at $51,925 including destination, so the comparable current 2026 Limited sticker is $1,645 higher.
| Version | Listed US price | Source and date |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Hybrid XLE | $49,115 MSRP | Kelley Blue Book, read 29 September 2026, prices updated weekly |
| 2026 Hybrid Limited | $53,570 MSRP | Kelley Blue Book, read 29 September 2026, prices updated weekly |
| 2026 Hybrid Platinum | $56,770 MSRP | Kelley Blue Book, read 29 September 2026, prices updated weekly |
| 2025 Hybrid Limited | $51,925 including destination | Cars.com, updated 18 September 2024 |
Vehicle Overview
| Vehicle Segment | SUV |
| Body Style | 3-row mid-size SUV |
| Release Year | 2025 |
| Trim/Variant Reviewed | Hybrid Limited |
| Available Trims | LE, XLE, XSE, Limited, Platinum |
Key Specifications (Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited)
| Engine | 2.5L Inline-4 + Hybrid |
| Power | 243 hp |
| Transmission | eCVT |
| EPA MPG | 36 city / 35 hwy / 36 combined |
| Drivetrain | AWD |
0–60 mph: 7.4s
| Dimensions | 194.9" L × 76.0" W × 68.1" H |
| Curb weight | 4,500 lb |
| Cargo | 16 cu ft (84.3 max) |
| Towing | Up to 3,500 lb |
| Seats | 8 |
Exterior Design
Refreshed front fascia for 2025
Standard 18" alloys, available 20"
Available two-tone roof
Interior, Comfort & Materials
Standard 8" touchscreen, 12.3" on Limited/Platinum
Quilted leather on Platinum
Heated and ventilated front seats standard on Limited+
8-passenger 2nd-row bench standard; 7-passenger captain's chairs available
Features & Infotainment
Toyota Audio Multimedia with cloud nav
Standard wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto
11-speaker JBL premium audio on Limited+
Standard wireless phone charging on Limited+
IIHS result and the rear-passenger detail
Our guide to IIHS safety ratings explains what the tiers mean. IIHS, read on 29 September 2026, rates the 2025 Highlander Good in small overlap, Marginal in the updated moderate-overlap test and Good in the updated side test, which supports a Top Safety Pick award rather than Top Safety Pick Plus. IIHS, read on 29 September 2026, shows that the Marginal moderate-overlap rating is not a poor driver result: every listed driver injury measure and the driver-restraint rating are Good. IIHS, read on 29 September 2026, records the rear passenger head and neck measure as Acceptable and the rear-passenger restraint and dummy-kinematics rating as Marginal, while rear-passenger chest and thigh measures are Good. IIHS, read on 29 September 2026, applies that moderate-overlap test to 2022-2026 Highlanders, so the 2026 result remains Marginal with the same rear-passenger limitation.
| Measure | 2025 rating | Source and date |
|---|---|---|
| Overall updated moderate overlap | Marginal | IIHS, read 29 September 2026 |
| Driver head and neck, chest, thigh and hip, leg and foot | Good | IIHS, read 29 September 2026 |
| Driver restraints and dummy kinematics | Good | IIHS, read 29 September 2026 |
| Rear passenger head and neck | Acceptable | IIHS, read 29 September 2026 |
| Rear passenger restraints and dummy kinematics | Marginal | IIHS, read 29 September 2026 |
Safety & Ratings
Toyota Safety Sense 3.0 standard
Standard blind-spot monitor
360° camera available
| IIHS (2025) | Top Safety Pick |
Driving Performance & Handling
The 243 hp hybrid Toyota Highlander takes 7.4 seconds to reach 60 mph, and its chassis tuning matches that unhurried brief — this is the quiet, comfortable-riding member of the three-row class, with AWD on the Hybrid Limited reviewed here.
EPA economy and annual fuel arithmetic
EPA data summarized by Kelley Blue Book, read on 29 September 2026, rates the 2026 Highlander Hybrid at 35 mpg combined, and EPA-based 2025 data published by MPG Buddy and read on 29 September 2026 also gives the 2025 Highlander Hybrid AWD 35 mpg combined. That corrects the 36-mpg combined figure often quoted for front-wheel-drive versions rather than the AWD Limited reviewed here. AAA Fuel Prices, read on 29 September 2026, lists regular gasoline at $4.4558 per gallon. At 12,000 miles a year, 12,000 divided by 35 equals about 342.9 gallons, and 342.9 multiplied by $4.4558 equals about $1,528 per year. The pump price itself is covered in why gas prices are so high in 2026.
Fuel Efficiency
| EPA Combined MPG | 36 |
| City MPG | 36 |
| Highway MPG | 35 |
| Fuel tank | 17.1 gallons |
| Estimated total range | 615 miles |
Practicality & Everyday Usability
Third row best for kids (Grand Highlander roomier)
84.3 cu ft cargo with all rows folded
3,500 lb tow rating
Warranty & Maintenance
| Basic warranty | 3 years / 36,000 miles |
| Powertrain warranty | 5 years / 60,000 miles (10 years / 150,000 hybrid) |
On-Road Price & Value for Money
| Starting MSRP | $47,600 |
| Top trim | $54,300 |
Priced from $47,600 to $54,300, the Highlander Hybrid concedes cabin space and showroom flash to the Kia Telluride and Hyundai Palisade — then answers with 36 MPG, a figure no rival in this comparison approaches. Over years of family mileage, that gap is the value argument.
Recall check and rivals
NHTSA campaign 25V595, dated 17 September 2025 and read on 29 September 2026, includes certain 2023-2025 Highlanders for possible instrument-panel failure. NHTSA campaign 25V872, filed 17 December 2025 and read on 29 September 2026, covers a small number of 2024-2025 Highlander and Highlander Hybrid vehicles because seat-belt anchor bolts may have been installed at an improper angle. Kelley Blue Book, read on 29 September 2026, lists the 2026 Honda Pilot from $43,690, while Kelley Blue Book lists the roomier 2026 Grand Highlander Hybrid from $46,205 and the 2026 Highlander Hybrid from $49,115.
| Model | Listed starting price | Source and date |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Toyota Highlander Hybrid | $49,115 | Kelley Blue Book, read 29 September 2026 |
| 2026 Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid | $46,205 | Kelley Blue Book, read 29 September 2026 |
| 2026 Honda Pilot | $43,690 | Kelley Blue Book, read 29 September 2026 |
Comparison with Rivals
Key competitors include the Kia Telluride, Hyundai Palisade, Honda Pilot and Toyota Grand Highlander.
The Telluride and Palisade are roomier and feel more premium; the Pilot drives slightly better. The Highlander Hybrid is the efficiency leader by a clear margin.
Pros & Cons
Pros
36 MPG combined for a 3-row SUV — outstanding
Toyota reliability and strong resale
Standard Toyota Safety Sense 3.0
Quiet, comfortable ride
Cons
Third row is tight for adults
Less cargo than Telluride/Palisade
Cabin styling conservative
Overall Rating
4.4 / 5 — the running-cost champion of mainstream three-rows at 36 MPG, backed by Toyota resale; a kid-sized third row and modest cargo hold it below the segment's roomiest.
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Final Verdict
For families who want 3 rows, AWD, and the best fuel economy in the segment, the 2025 Highlander Hybrid Limited is the clear pick. If you regularly carry adults in the third row, look at the Grand Highlander or Telluride.
Frequently asked questions
How much is the current Highlander Hybrid Limited?
Why is the IIHS moderate-overlap result Marginal?
What fuel economy should be used for this AWD version?
What recalls should a 2025 owner check?
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