Review and specifications
2023 Toyota Highlander Hybrid
The fourth-generation Highlander Hybrid retains its qualities of a comfortable ride and a smooth powertrain. Handling is sound and secure. Interior fit and finish is upgraded, particularly in higher-trim versions. The hybrid system is less powerful than the previous generation but gets an excellent 35 mpg. Both seven- and eight-passenger seating configurations are available. Either way, the second row is very roomy, but the third row is tiny. The controls are easy to use, and Android Auto and Apple CarPlay compatibility is standard. The Toyota Safety Sense 2.5 suite includes standard AEB with pedestrian detection and FCW. BSW and RCTW are standard on all versions except the base trim. For 2025, the LE trim of the Highlander Hybrid was dropped. AWD also became standard. A Limited 25th Anniversary edition is available commemorating 25 years of the Highlander model.
- Market value
- $35,325
- Fuel
- Hybrid
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Seats
- 7
At a glance
Model data
Overview
- Powertrain
- Hybrid
- Body style
- 4-door SUV
- Drive type
- AWD
- Transmission
- CVT
- Category
- Midsized SUVs 3-row
- Generation began
- 2020
Pricing
- Current retail median
- $35,325
- Retail value range
- $28,125 - $42,150
- Original MSRP range
- $36,620 - $53,025
- Trade-in range
- $26,650 - $40,890
Ratings
- Road test score
- 88/100
- Owner satisfaction
- 4/5
- Would buy again
- 79%
- Reliability
- 4/5
- Expert recommendation
- Recommended
Fuel economy
- EPA city
- 35 MPG
- EPA highway
- 35 MPG
- EPA combined
- 35 MPG
- Tested city
- 27 MPG
- Tested highway
- 41 MPG
- Tested overall
- 35 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $1,130
- Cruising range
- 590 miles
Road tests
- 0-30 mph
- 2.9 sec
- 0-60 mph
- 8 sec
- 60-0 mph braking
- 141 ft
- Avoidance speed
- 49.5 mph
- Test status
- Test Completed
Dimensions
- Length
- 195 in
- Width
- 76 in
- Height
- 68 in
- Wheelbase
- 112 in
- Weight
- 4,925 lb
- Maximum load
- 1,305 lb
- Towing capacity
- 3,500 lb
Interior
- Seating
- 7 people
- Front head room
- 4 in
- Front leg room
- 42 in
- Rear head room
- 5.5 in
- Rear leg room
- 31.5 in
- Cargo volume
- 40.5 cu ft
Owner feedback
- Comfort
- 5/5
- Driving
- 5/5
- Styling
- 4/5
- Value
- 1/5
Environmental impact
- Air pollution score
- 7/10
- Greenhouse gas score
- 7/10
- SmartWay
- Yes
Brand context
About Toyota
Toyota mostly fulfills its reputation for building efficient and exceptionally reliable vehicles. Most of their models do well in our testing, thanks to their impressive fuel economy, comfortable rides, quiet cabins, and ease of getting in and out. All of this makes Toyotas among the best options for used vehicles. The brand was a hybrid pioneer, starting with the original Prius. Toyota has evolved and expanded that technology, and most vehicles in its lineup are available as a hybrid. Toyota also sells a number of plug-in hybrids, which were once called Prime but are now simply referred to as Plug-in. The company also knows how to add a dose of excitement into its lineup. The GR86, GR Corolla, and Supra are legit, fun-to-drive sports cars. However, some models we’ve tested have been disappointing. The company’s EV, the bZ4X SUV, is mediocre.
Vehicle ID: 25442 First published: November 15, 2022 Updated: December 4, 2025
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