2024 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Changes
Two new trims join Toyota’s Highlander Hybrid range for 2024, with Nightshade variants of the most affordable LE and XLE models being introduced. Prices have crept up by $100 compared to last year, while the mid-range Bronze Edition has been dropped.
Choosing Your 2024 Toyota Highlander Hybrid
Capable of seating up to eight people, the Highlander Hybrid range starts at $42,115 (all prices include destination) for a base LE, rising to $54,520 for an AWD Platinum model. There are four trims in between, including Nightshade versions of both LE and XLE trims which command a $1,000 premium over the standard models. AWD is a $1,600 option on all variants, while XLE models and above come with twin captain’s chairs instead of a middle bench.
2024 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Engine Options
The 2024 Toyota Highlander Hybrid engine range includes a solitary 2.5-liter four-cylinder gas engine, mated to an electric motor. Collectively, performance stands at 243 horsepower and 175 lb-ft of torque, fed to either the front or all four wheels via a CVT transmission.
Engine Type | Horsepower | Torque |
2.5 hybrid | 243 hp | 175 lb-ft |
2024 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Fuel Economy
2024 Toyota Highlander Hybrid fuel economy has yet to be announced. However, the mechanically identical 2023 models returned an EPA-estimated 36 miles per gallon city, 35 mpg highway, and 36 combined. Gas mileage in AWD Hybrids drops to 35/35/35, with the additional equipment fitted to Limited and Platinum models further reducing highway mileage to 34.
2024 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Towing Capacity
Despite lacking the torque commonly associated with tow cars, the Highlander Hybrid can pull up to 3,500 pounds.
2024 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Dimensions & Cargo Capacity
2024 Toyota Highlander Hybrid dimensions include an overall length of 194.9 inches and a 112-inch wheelbase, which is enough to provide 38.7 inches of second-row legroom and 28 inches of third-row legroom.
2024 Toyota Highlander Hybrid cargo space stands at 16 cu ft with the rear seats in place, 48.4 cu ft once they’re dropped and 84.3 cubes if the second-row seats are also dropped.
2024 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Safety
Safety is a given on all Highlander Hybrid models. Toyota’s latest Safety Sense 2.5+ system comes standard, offering a variety of driver assistance technologies. These include road sign assistance and full-speed dynamic cruise control, auto high beams and lane tracing assist, pre-collision with pedestrian detection, and steering assistance. Every model benefits from blind spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alerts, hill start assist control, and eight airbags, plus windshield wiper de-icers.
2024 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Technology
There are pronounced differences between the infotainment offerings on base and premium Highlander Hybrid models. Every trim receives wireless smartphone mirroring, but LE and XLE buyers have an eight-inch touchscreen with four USB charge ports and one media port, plus satellite radio. Limited and Platinum models have a 12.3-inch screen and an 11-speaker JBL audio system encompassing a subwoofer and amplifier, instead of the six-speaker system fitted lower down the range. XLE models and above boast wireless device charging, but only Platinum has a 360-degree surround-view camera system, which is disappointing on a vehicle of this size.
2024 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Trims & Prices
2024 Toyota Highlander Hybrid LE – MSRP from $42,115
Build & Price >It might be the most affordable model, but LE still packs a height-adjustable power liftgate, LED projector headlights, and privacy glass, plus power outside mirrors with integrated blind spot warning indicators. Remote keyless entry accesses a cabin with push-button start, a power driver’s seat, and room for seven other passengers, all governed by three-zone climate.
There are no packages on LE Highlander Hybrids.
2024 Toyota Highlander Hybrid LE Nightshade – MSRP from $43,115
Build & Price >Nightshade models are distinguished by black exterior detailing, from grilles to outside mirrors and door handles. They also ride on 18-inch black alloy wheels, but their cabins and other specifications are identical.
2024 Toyota Highlander Hybrid XLE – MSRP from $45,265
Build & Price >Some subtle distinctions exist on XLE models, such as a hands-free power liftgate, and more overt ones like the power moonroof with sunshade. Silver roof rails and machine-finished alloy wheels add a more distinguished appearance, while the cabin receives twin fold-down captain’s chairs with inboard armrests. Other upgrades compared to LE models include 10-way power adjustment (including power lumbar) for the heated driver’s seat.
The only package offered is an upgrade to the 12.3-inch multimedia screen, also available on Nightshade XLEs.
2024 Toyota Highlander Hybrid XLE Nightshade – MSRP from $46,265
Build & Price >Visual differences are as outlined on LE models, but there are no specification improvements.
2024 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited – MSRP from $49,370
Build & Price >Despite their name, Limited models certainly aren’t when it comes to standard equipment. Acoustic glass and LED projector headlights are joined outside by high-output LED fog lights and 20-inch chrome-finished wheels.
The front seats are ventilated while the first two rows gain leather and there’s eight-way power adjustment for the front passenger. Ambient lighting, faux wood trim and metal scuff plates inject some welcome character, the steering wheel is heated, and the information display grows to 12.3 inches in size as well as powering a JBL sound system including a subwoofer and amplifier.
A panoramic view monitor is an $850 option on Limited Highlander Hybrid models.
2024 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Platinum – MSRP from $52,995
Build & Price >You might not notice the presence of adaptive front lighting with automatic leveling, but it symbolizes the sheer level of equipment packed into Platinum models. Other highlights over Limited include a panoramic glass roof, illuminated scuff plates, heated second-row captain’s chairs and a ten-inch color head-up display incorporating everything from traffic sign recognition to navigation.
There are no packages offered on this model.
Unless you really need navigation, it’s hard to look beyond Limited models, whose extensive standard equipment list is available for less than $50,000.