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2025 Toyota Highlander Platinum

SUV · 243–265 hp · 24–35 mpg combined

Sticker from

$52,725Factory MSRP, base configuration

Dealers ask

$53,630Median across 76 listings

Above sticker

$905The median, minus the MSRP

Overview.

At a glance

243–265 hp24–35 mpg combinedAWD

Good

EPA-estimated 35 mpg hybrid
5,000-lb gas-model towing
Standard heated rear seats
Standard 12.3-inch infotainment display

Watch for

Hybrid: 3,500-lb max towing
Hybrid: 243 hp

The 2025 Toyota Highlander Platinum has all-wheel drive, 7 seats and 16 cu ft of cargo space. Its MSRP is $52,725 with the 265-hp 2.4L turbocharged 4-cylinder engine and 8-speed shiftable automatic transmission. The 243-hp 2.5L 4-cylinder gas/electric hybrid has an MSRP of $54,475 and uses a continuously variable-speed automatic transmission.

The turbocharged version returns an EPA-estimated 24 mpg combined and tows up to 5,000 lbs. The hybrid increases efficiency to an EPA-estimated 35 mpg combined, while maximum towing falls to 3,500 lbs. Both have a 1,225-lb maximum payload.

Standard cabin equipment includes leather upholstery, heated and ventilated front seats, heated rear seats, a heated steering wheel and three-zone climate control. A 12.3-inch infotainment display, wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, wireless charging, an 11-speaker JBL system and a digital rearview mirror are also standard. Driver-assistance features include adaptive cruise control, lane keep assist, rear cross traffic alert, parking sensors and front, side and rear-view cameras. This model year has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns.

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Market

Dealers are asking $905 over sticker.

That is the median across 76 listings for this exact trim. The typical one has sat for 24 days.

Sticker$52,725

Dealers ask$53,630

76 listings24 days median on the lot

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25 factory options, from $26 to $759.

Tow Hitch Receiver w/Wire Harness$759

Running Boards$599

Connected Services Trial Offering$485

Special Color$475

Preferred Accessory Package w/Carpet Mats$463

Preferred Accessory Package w/All-Weather Floor Liner$463

Paint Protection Film$439

Carpet Floor Mats and Cargo Liner Package$378

All-Weather Floor Liner Package$378

Carpet Floor Mat and Cargo Mat Package$378

Integrated Dashcam$375

Cross Bars$350

SiriusXM Trial Offering$350

Body Side Moldings$250

All-Weather Floor Liners$248

Frameless Homelink Mirror$175

Door Edge Guards$160

Universal Tablet Holder$99

Alloy Wheel Locks$90

Emergency Assistance Kit$75

Quick Charge Cable Package$70

Cargo Tote$60

Cargo Net$59

First Aid Kit$26

50 State Emissions$0

Which Highlander is right for you?

Seven trims, $40,320 to $52,980. Tap one to open it.

$40,320−$12,405LE265 hp $43,470−$9,255XLE265 hp $47,140−$5,585XSE265 hp $47,575−$5,150Limited265 hp $47,820−$4,905XLE Nightshade243 hp $52,725This trimPlatinum243 hp $52,980+$255Limited 25th Edition243 hp

Bar heights follow the price. The widest step is $4,905, from XLE Nightshade to Platinum.

The numbers.

Two configurations: all-wheel drive, 8-speed automatic or continuously variable automatic.

243–265hp2.4L four-cylinder turbo / 2.5L four-cylinder hybrid

310lb-ftTorque

24–35mpgCombined · 21–35 city · 28–34 highway

AWD8-speed shiftable automatic / continuously variable-speed automatic

7Seats

16 cu ftCargo volume

4,453–4,595 lbsCurb weight

5,970–6,000 lbsGVWR

3,500–5,000 lbsMax towing

1,225 lbsMax payload

144 standard items.

Five groups, sized by how much is in each.

3 interiors

Black
Glazed Caramel
Graphite

All leather.

8 factory paints

Magnetic Gray Metallic
Midnight Black Metallic
Blueprint
Wind Chill Pearl
Cypress
Heavy Metal
Celestial Silver Metallic
Ruby Flare Pearl

Safety and recalls

3 recall campaigns on file.

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Overall5out of 5 stars

Frontal4out of 5 stars

Side—Not rated

Rollover4out of 5 stars

NHTSA crash-test ratings for the 2025 Highlander.

NHTSA NCAP · checked Oct 2026

Factory coverage.

It runs from the first sale date, not the model year.

Basic

3 yr / 36,000 mi

Powertrain

5 yr / 60,000 mi

Rust

5 yr

Roadside

2 yr

Maintenance

2 yr / 25,000 mi

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