Now on sale: The 2025 Toyota Highlander and Highlander Hybrid
Now on sale: The 2025 Toyota Highlander and Highlander Hybrid
Posted on November 20, 2024
- Five hybrid and four gas models provide Canadians with plenty of choice
- Highlander XSE enhanced with 12.3” full digital gauge cluster
- Standard Toyota Safety Sense 2.5+ and Toyota Multimedia
- Starting MSRP of $50,210
The Toyota Highlander family is everything you need it to be – from a multipurpose command centre that helps you take control of your life, to a place to connect with friends and family. It’s equally at home as a sanctuary during the daily commute or as the perfect ride for a weekend getaway.
“The Highlander combines the best of two worlds – the versatility of an SUV with the sophistication and refinement of a premium passenger car,” said Cyril Dimitris, Vice President, Toyota Canada Inc. “For 2025, we’re offering the Highlander in five hybrid and four gas models – each representing a popular combination of features and amenities ready to help Canadians enjoy the benefits of a life well earned.”
Highlander’s refinement starts with the Toyota New Global Architecture (TNGA) – a platform that contributes to both handling and style. Highlander expresses a sophisticated attitude through a rigid body structure that’s low, wide, and aggressively sculpted. This design also delivers greater aerodynamic performance and a lower centre of gravity for enhanced vehicle stability, improved fuel efficiency, and a quieter ride.
Inside, every Highlander model offers impressive amounts of comfort, space, and – above all – versatility. Available in seven- and eight-passenger cabin configurations with easy access to all three rows, every model’s cabin is a welcoming environment characterized by soft, padded surfaces and a tailored look. Eight-person models feature a 60/40 split folding second row seat that accommodates three people. For extra comfort, seven-person models replace this with a pair of captain’s chairs. All models feature a 60/40 split, fold-flat bench in the third row. When there’s cargo to carry, Highlander offers up to 2,387 litres (84.3 cubic feet) of space behind the front row.
Every member of the Highlander family is a technology showcase, headlined by the Toyota Multimedia system. This bundle of smart connectivity technologies helps keep drivers informed and safe while simplifying their lives behind the wheel. Toyota Multimedia integrates wirelessly with both Apple CarPlay and Android Auto and features Toyota’s newest interface, which improves interaction between people and vehicle through sight, touch, and voice.
Technology is also at the heart of every Highlander’s performance, starting with a choice of two distinct all-wheel-drive powertrains:
The Toyota Highlander – offered in four grades – features an efficient gas powertrain built around a 2.4-litre turbocharged four-cylinder engine with stop and start technology and an eight-speed automatic transmission. These Highlander turbo models enjoy 265 peak horsepower and up to 309 lb-ft of torque. With a 2,268 kg (5,000 lb) towing rating, these Highlanders include Trailer Sway Control to help rein in unwanted trailer movement. Highlander XLE features Toyota’s Dynamic Torque All-Wheel-Drive system, while Highlander XSE, Limited, and Platinum grades step up to a more performance-minded, Dynamic Torque Vectoring AWD system with Drive Mode Select and Driveline Disconnect.
The Toyota Highlander Hybrid – available in five grades – is built around Toyota’s Hybrid Synergy Drive, featuring a 2.5L four-cylinder engine, two electric motor-generators, and an electronically controlled continuously variable transmission. This combination delivers 243 total system horsepower, a remarkable fuel efficiency rating of just 6.7L/100 km (city/highway combined), and a 1,588 kg (3,500 lb) towing rating. All Toyota Highlander Hybrid models feature an electronic on-demand AWD system that employs a separate, rear-mounted electric motor to power the back axle when required.
As a Toyota, every member of the Highlander family also features an impressive bundle of active and passive safety technologies. All models feature Toyota Safety Sense 2.5+, designed to enhance driver awareness, decision-making, and control. All models also feature the Toyota Star Safety System, eight airbags, the Blind Spot Monitor System with Rear Cross Traffic Alert, a backup camera, and a tire pressure monitoring system with automatic location.
For 2025, Canadians can choose from nine grades – including four offered with the gasoline powertrain:
The 2025 Toyota Highlander XLE features a Toyota Display Audio system with 8-inch touch screen and six speakers, plus Toyota Multimedia with Service Connect, Safety Connect, and Remote Connect services. Other features on this eight-passenger model include second row 60/40 split folding seats, heated front seats, a seven-inch multi-information display, dual-zone air conditioning, 18-inch alloy wheels, Multi-Terrain Mode, LED headlights and fog lamps, backup camera, power moon roof, a kick sensor activated power lift gate for hands-free operation, a Softex-clad heated steering wheel, Softex-clad shifter, wireless charging dock for smart phones, power adjustable front row seats, auto-dimming rear view mirror with integrated HomeLink, and an anti-theft system.
The 2025 Toyota Highlander XSE enhances the Highlander with a sport-tuned suspension for more direct handling feedback and feel. It then reimagines the XLE trim level to give Highlander sportier styling – including black 20-inch alloy wheels, sportier grille, unique front and rear bumpers, dual tip exhaust, black roof rails, black mirror caps, and smoked headlamp and tail lamp surrounds. Inside, this model features a unique interior design with sporty ambient lighting and second row captain’s seats for a seven-passenger capacity. This model features a kick sensor activated power lift gate for hands-free operation and a 1,200-watt Premium JBL Surround Sound Audio system with Clari-Fi, a 12.3-inch touch screen, and 11 speakers. New for this year, the Highlander XSE is fitted with a 12.3-inch full digital gauge cluster.
The 2025 Toyota Highlander Limited also builds on the XLE trim level, adding numerous premium amenities. These include a 1,200-watt Premium JBL Surround Sound Audio system with Clari-Fi, a 12.3-inch touch screen, and 11 speakers, plus Toyota Multimedia with Drive Connect, Service Connect, Safety Connect, and Remote Connect services. Other features include 20” alloy wheels, a panoramic moon roof, premium LED headlights, auto retractable side mirrors, leather-trimmed upholstery, heated and ventilated power adjustable front row seats with a driver’s seat memory system, a 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster, a 120-volt, 100-watt power outlet, and the Intelligent Clearance Sonar system with Rear Cross Traffic Brake.
The 2025 Toyota Highlander Platinum completes the Highlander family. Starting with the Limited grade, this model adds unique platinum-grade exterior design features including 20-inch alloy wheels, plus unique platinum-grade interior trim. Other upgrades include heated second row captain’s chairs for seven-person capacity, rain-sensing wipers, a head up display, panoramic view monitor, and digital display rear view mirror.
The 2025 Highlander is also offered in five grades built around Toyota’s industry-leading hybrid electric technology. New this year, these models now sport Toyota’s new Carbon Neutral Badge, with other features as follows:
The 2025 Toyota Highlander Hybrid LE introduces Canadians to the advanced handling, superior comfort, sleek styling, and impressive efficiency that are hallmarks of the Highlander Hybrid family. This model features a Toyota Display Audio system with 8-inch touch screen and six speakers, plus Toyota Multimedia with Service Connect, Safety Connect, and Remote Connect services. Other features on this eight-passenger model include second row 60/40 split folding seats, 18-inch alloy wheels, seven-inch multi-information display, Softex-clad steering wheel and shift knob, heated front seats, three-zone independent automatic climate control, electronic on-demand all-wheel-drive, LED headlights, LED fog lamps, electronic parking brake, and a power lift gate.
The 2025 Toyota Highlander Hybrid XLE enhances the LE trim level with several popular upgrades – including a heated steering wheel, power moon roof, Softex upholstery, a power adjustable front passenger seat, and wireless charging dock for smart phones. Other upgrades include chrome roof rails, an anti-theft system, unique 18-inch alloy wheels, a kick sensor activated power lift gate for hands-free operation, and an auto-dimming rearview mirror with integrated HomeLink.
The 2025 Toyota Highlander Hybrid XLE – Nightshade Edition is a limited production model which enhances the XLE trim level with a unique Nightshade styling package. Features include black 18-inch alloy wheels with black lug nuts, black mirror caps, black door handles, black overlays on the badging, black shark-fin antenna and rear spoiler, and black roof rails. Inside, the cabin features black-upholstered seats with unique stitching, second row captain’s chairs for seven-person capacity, and in-dash ambient lighting.
The 2025 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited also builds on the XLE trim level, adding numerous premium amenities. These include a 1,200-watt Premium JBL Surround Sound Audio system with Clari-Fi, a 12.3-inch touch screen, and 11 speakers, plus Toyota Multimedia with Drive Connect, Service Connect, Safety Connect, and Remote Connect services. Other features on this seven-person model include second row captain’s chairs, 20-inch alloy wheels, a panoramic moon roof, auto retractable side mirrors, premium LED headlights, leather-trimmed upholstery, heated and ventilated power adjustable front row seats, a driver’s seat memory system, a 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster, two 110-volt, 1,500-watt high output power outlets, and the Intelligent Clearance Sonar system with Rear Cross Traffic Brake.
The 2025 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Platinum rounds out the electrified Highlander choices. Starting with the Limited grade, this model adds unique platinum-grade exterior design features including 20-inch alloy wheels and a unique platinum-grade interior trim. Other features include rain-sensing wipers, heated second row captain’s chairs for seven-person capacity, a head up display, digital display rear view mirror, and the Bird’s Eye View monitor system.
The 2025 Toyota Highlander and 2025 Toyota Highlander Hybrid are now on sale at West Coast Toyota and other Toyota Dealers across Canada. For complete and up to date details and specifications visit shop.westcoasttoyota.com
