The Toyota Highlander has a towing capacity ranging between 1,500 lbs. and 5,000 lbs across various years and trims.
For instance, the 2019 Toyota Highlander has a minimum towing capacity of 1,500 lbs, while the 2023 Toyota Highlander has a maximum towing capacity of 5,000 lbs.
Factors such as trim level, engine configuration, and drivetrain can impact the towing capacity of a specific model year of Toyota Highlander.
The table below shows a sampling of the towing capacities for the Toyota Highlander. Scroll down to see the complete year-by-year data.
Year | Trim | Towing Capacity | Engine | Drivetrain / Transmission | Horsepower / Torque |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
2023 | LE | 3,500 lbs | 2.5L I4 | AWD / 1 Spd CVT w/OD | 243 HP / 175 ft/lbs |
2023 | LE | 3,500 lbs | 2.5L I4 | FWD / 1 Spd CVT w/OD | 243 HP / 175 ft/lbs |
2022 | Bronze Edition | 3,500 lbs | 2.5L I4 | AWD / 1 Spd CVT w/OD | 243 HP / 175 ft/lbs |
2022 | Bronze Edition | 3,500 lbs | 2.5L I4 | FWD / 1 Spd CVT w/OD | 243 HP / 175 ft/lbs |
2021 | L | 5,000 lbs | 3.5L V6 | FWD / 8 Spd Auto w/OD | 295 HP / 263 ft/lbs |
2021 | L | 5,000 lbs | 3.5L V6 | AWD / 8 Spd Auto w/OD | 295 HP / 263 ft/lbs |
2020 | LE | 3,500 lbs | 2.5L I4 | AWD / 1 Spd CVT w/OD | 243 HP / 175 ft/lbs |
2019 | LE | 3,500 lbs | 3.5L V6 | AWD / 1 Spd CVT w/OD | 306 HP / 215 ft/lbs |
2018 | Limited Platinum | 3,500 lbs | 3.5L V6 | AWD / 1 Spd CVT w/OD | 306 HP / 215 ft/lbs |
2017 | Limited Platinum | 3,500 lbs | 3.5L V6 | AWD / 1 Spd CVT w/OD | 306 HP / 215 ft/lbs |
2016 | LE | 1,500 lbs | 2.7L I4 | FWD / 6 Spd Auto w/OD | 185 HP / 184 ft/lbs |
2015 | LE | 1,500 lbs | 2.7L I4 | FWD / 6 Spd Auto w/OD | 185 HP / 184 ft/lbs |
2014 | LE | 1,500 lbs | 2.7L I4 | FWD / 6 Spd Auto w/OD | 185 HP / 184 ft/lbs |
2013 | 1,500 lbs | 2.7L I4 | FWD / 6 Spd Auto w/Manual Shift | 187 HP / 186 ft/lbs | |
2012 | 3,500 lbs | 3.5L V6 | 4WD / 1 Spd CVT Auto | 231 HP / 215 ft/lbs | |
2011 | 3,500 lbs | 3.5L V6 | 4WD / 1 Spd CVT Auto | 231 HP / 215 ft/lbs | |
2010 | 1,500 lbs | 2.7L I4 | FWD / 6 Spd Auto | 187 HP / 186 ft/lbs | |
2009 | 2,000 lbs | 3.5L V6 | FWD / 5 Spd Auto | 270 HP / 248 ft/lbs | |
2008 | 2,000 lbs | 3.5L V6 | FWD / 5 Spd Auto | 270 HP / 249 ft/lbs | |
2004 | 3,000 lbs | 2.4L I4 | FWD / 4 Spd Auto | 160 HP / 165 ft/lbs | |
2003 | 3,000 lbs | 2.4L I4 | FWD / 4 Spd Auto | 155 HP / 163 ft/lbs | |
2002 | 3,000 lbs | 2.4L I4 | FWD / 4 Spd Auto | 155 HP / 163 ft/lbs |
All towing capacities are braked capacities. This means that the trailer being towed has a braking system installed to assist with the vehicle's own braking. The towing capacities for trailers without brakes will be much less.
Confirm all towing capacities with the owner's manual.
Depending on trim level and drivetrain, the 2023 Toyota Highlander has a towing capacity between 3,500 lbs. and 5,000 lbs.
Trim | Towing Capacity | Engine | Drivetrain / Transmission | Horsepower / Torque |
---|---|---|---|---|
LE | 3,500 lbs | 2.5L I4 | AWD / 1 Spd CVT w/OD | 243 HP / 175 ft/lbs |
LE | 3,500 lbs | 2.5L I4 | FWD / 1 Spd CVT w/OD | 243 HP / 175 ft/lbs |
Limited | 3,500 lbs | 2.5L I4 | AWD / 1 Spd CVT w/OD | 243 HP / 175 ft/lbs |
Limited | 3,500 lbs | 2.5L I4 | FWD / 1 Spd CVT w/OD | 243 HP / 175 ft/lbs |
XLE | 3,500 lbs | 2.5L I4 | AWD / 1 Spd CVT w/OD | 243 HP / 175 ft/lbs |
XLE | 3,500 lbs | 2.5L I4 | FWD / 1 Spd CVT w/OD | 243 HP / 175 ft/lbs |
L | 5,000 lbs | 2.4L I4 | AWD / 8 Spd Auto w/OD | 265 HP / 310 ft/lbs |
L | 5,000 lbs | 2.4L I4 | FWD / 8 Spd Auto w/OD | 265 HP / 310 ft/lbs |
LE | 5,000 lbs | 2.4L I4 | AWD / 8 Spd Auto w/OD | 265 HP / 310 ft/lbs |
LE | 5,000 lbs | 2.4L I4 | FWD / 8 Spd Auto w/OD | 265 HP / 310 ft/lbs |
Limited | 5,000 lbs | 2.4L I4 | AWD / 8 Spd Auto w/OD | 265 HP / 310 ft/lbs |
Limited | 5,000 lbs | 2.4L I4 | FWD / 8 Spd Auto w/OD | 265 HP / 310 ft/lbs |
XLE | 5,000 lbs | 2.4L I4 | AWD / 8 Spd Auto w/OD | 265 HP / 310 ft/lbs |
XLE | 5,000 lbs | 2.4L I4 | FWD / 8 Spd Auto w/OD | 265 HP / 310 ft/lbs |
XSE | 5,000 lbs | 2.4L I4 | AWD / 8 Spd Auto w/OD | 265 HP / 310 ft/lbs |
XSE | 5,000 lbs | 2.4L I4 | FWD / 8 Spd Auto w/OD | 265 HP / 310 ft/lbs |
Depending on trim level and drivetrain, the 2022 Toyota Highlander has a towing capacity between 3,500 lbs. and 5,000 lbs.
Trim | Towing Capacity | Engine | Drivetrain / Transmission | Horsepower / Torque |
---|---|---|---|---|
Bronze Edition | 3,500 lbs | 2.5L I4 | AWD / 1 Spd CVT w/OD | 243 HP / 175 ft/lbs |
Bronze Edition | 3,500 lbs | 2.5L I4 | FWD / 1 Spd CVT w/OD | 243 HP / 175 ft/lbs |
LE | 3,500 lbs | 2.5L I4 | AWD / 1 Spd CVT w/OD | 243 HP / 175 ft/lbs |
LE | 3,500 lbs | 2.5L I4 | FWD / 1 Spd CVT w/OD | 243 HP / 175 ft/lbs |
Limited | 3,500 lbs | 2.5L I4 | AWD / 1 Spd CVT w/OD | 243 HP / 175 ft/lbs |
Limited | 3,500 lbs | 2.5L I4 | FWD / 1 Spd CVT w/OD | 243 HP / 175 ft/lbs |
Platinum | 3,500 lbs | 2.5L I4 | AWD / 1 Spd CVT w/OD | 243 HP / 175 ft/lbs |
Platinum | 3,500 lbs | 2.5L I4 | FWD / 1 Spd CVT w/OD | 243 HP / 175 ft/lbs |
XLE | 3,500 lbs | 2.5L I4 | AWD / 1 Spd CVT w/OD | 243 HP / 175 ft/lbs |
XLE | 3,500 lbs | 2.5L I4 | FWD / 1 Spd CVT w/OD | 243 HP / 175 ft/lbs |
L | 5,000 lbs | 3.5L V6 | AWD / 8 Spd Auto w/OD | 295 HP / 263 ft/lbs |
L | 5,000 lbs | 3.5L V6 | FWD / 8 Spd Auto w/OD | 295 HP / 263 ft/lbs |
LE | 5,000 lbs | 3.5L V6 | AWD / 8 Spd Auto w/OD | 295 HP / 263 ft/lbs |
LE | 5,000 lbs | 3.5L V6 | FWD / 8 Spd Auto w/OD | 295 HP / 263 ft/lbs |
Limited | 5,000 lbs | 3.5L V6 | AWD / 8 Spd Auto w/OD | 295 HP / 263 ft/lbs |
Limited | 5,000 lbs | 3.5L V6 | FWD / 8 Spd Auto w/OD | 295 HP / 263 ft/lbs |
Platinum | 5,000 lbs | 3.5L V6 | AWD / 8 Spd Auto w/OD | 295 HP / 263 ft/lbs |
Platinum | 5,000 lbs | 3.5L V6 | FWD / 8 Spd Auto w/OD | 295 HP / 263 ft/lbs |
XLE | 5,000 lbs | 3.5L V6 | AWD / 8 Spd Auto w/OD | 295 HP / 263 ft/lbs |
XLE | 5,000 lbs | 3.5L V6 | FWD / 8 Spd Auto w/OD | 295 HP / 263 ft/lbs |
XSE | 5,000 lbs | 3.5L V6 | AWD / 8 Spd Auto w/OD | 295 HP / 263 ft/lbs |
XSE | 5,000 lbs | 3.5L V6 | FWD / 8 Spd Auto w/OD | 295 HP / 263 ft/lbs |
Depending on trim level and drivetrain, the 2021 Toyota Highlander has a towing capacity between 3,500 lbs. and 5,000 lbs.
Trim | Towing Capacity | Engine | Drivetrain / Transmission | Horsepower / Torque |
---|---|---|---|---|
L | 5,000 lbs | 3.5L V6 | FWD / 8 Spd Auto w/OD | 295 HP / 263 ft/lbs |
L | 5,000 lbs | 3.5L V6 | AWD / 8 Spd Auto w/OD | 295 HP / 263 ft/lbs |
LE | 3,500 lbs | 2.5L I4 | FWD / 1 Spd CVT w/OD | 243 HP / 175 ft/lbs |
LE | 5,000 lbs | 3.5L V6 | FWD / 8 Spd Auto w/OD | 295 HP / 263 ft/lbs |
LE | 3,500 lbs | 2.5L I4 | AWD / 1 Spd CVT w/OD | 243 HP / 175 ft/lbs |
LE | 5,000 lbs | 3.5L V6 | AWD / 8 Spd Auto w/OD | 295 HP / 263 ft/lbs |
Limited | 3,500 lbs | 2.5L I4 | FWD / 1 Spd CVT w/OD | 243 HP / 175 ft/lbs |
Limited | 5,000 lbs | 3.5L V6 | FWD / 8 Spd Auto w/OD | 295 HP / 263 ft/lbs |
Limited | 3,500 lbs | 2.5L I4 | AWD / 1 Spd CVT w/OD | 243 HP / 175 ft/lbs |
Limited | 5,000 lbs | 3.5L V6 | AWD / 8 Spd Auto w/OD | 295 HP / 263 ft/lbs |
Platinum | 3,500 lbs | 2.5L I4 | FWD / 1 Spd CVT w/OD | 243 HP / 175 ft/lbs |
Platinum | 5,000 lbs | 3.5L V6 | FWD / 8 Spd Auto w/OD | 295 HP / 263 ft/lbs |
Platinum | 3,500 lbs | 2.5L I4 | AWD / 1 Spd CVT w/OD | 243 HP / 175 ft/lbs |
Platinum | 5,000 lbs | 3.5L V6 | AWD / 8 Spd Auto w/OD | 295 HP / 263 ft/lbs |
XLE | 3,500 lbs | 2.5L I4 | FWD / 1 Spd CVT w/OD | 243 HP / 175 ft/lbs |
XLE | 5,000 lbs | 3.5L V6 | FWD / 8 Spd Auto w/OD | 295 HP / 263 ft/lbs |
XLE | 3,500 lbs | 2.5L I4 | AWD / 1 Spd CVT w/OD | 243 HP / 175 ft/lbs |
XLE | 5,000 lbs | 3.5L V6 | AWD / 8 Spd Auto w/OD | 295 HP / 263 ft/lbs |
XLE Navigation | 3,500 lbs | 2.5L I4 | FWD / 1 Spd CVT w/OD | 243 HP / 175 ft/lbs |
XLE Navigation | 5,000 lbs | 3.5L V6 | FWD / 8 Spd Auto w/OD | 295 HP / 263 ft/lbs |
XLE Navigation | 3,500 lbs | 2.5L I4 | AWD / 1 Spd CVT w/OD | 243 HP / 175 ft/lbs |
XLE Navigation | 5,000 lbs | 3.5L V6 | AWD / 8 Spd Auto w/OD | 295 HP / 263 ft/lbs |
XSE | 5,000 lbs | 3.5L V6 | FWD / 8 Spd Auto w/OD | 295 HP / 263 ft/lbs |
XSE | 5,000 lbs | 3.5L V6 | AWD / 8 Spd Auto w/OD | 295 HP / 263 ft/lbs |
XSE Navigation | 5,000 lbs | 3.5L V6 | FWD / 8 Spd Auto w/OD | 295 HP / 263 ft/lbs |
XSE Navigation | 5,000 lbs | 3.5L V6 | AWD / 8 Spd Auto w/OD | 295 HP / 263 ft/lbs |
Depending on trim level and drivetrain, the 2020 Toyota Highlander has a towing capacity between 3,500 lbs. and 5,000 lbs.
Trim | Towing Capacity | Engine | Drivetrain / Transmission | Horsepower / Torque |
---|---|---|---|---|
LE | 3,500 lbs | 2.5L I4 | AWD / 1 Spd CVT w/OD | 243 HP / 175 ft/lbs |
LE | 3,500 lbs | 2.5L I4 | FWD / 1 Spd CVT w/OD | 243 HP / 175 ft/lbs |
Limited | 3,500 lbs | 2.5L I4 | AWD / 1 Spd CVT w/OD | 243 HP / 175 ft/lbs |
Limited | 3,500 lbs | 2.5L I4 | FWD / 1 Spd CVT w/OD | 243 HP / 175 ft/lbs |
Platinum | 3,500 lbs | 2.5L I4 | AWD / 1 Spd CVT w/OD | 243 HP / 175 ft/lbs |
Platinum | 3,500 lbs | 2.5L I4 | FWD / 1 Spd CVT w/OD | 243 HP / 175 ft/lbs |
XLE | 3,500 lbs | 2.5L I4 | AWD / 1 Spd CVT w/OD | 243 HP / 175 ft/lbs |
XLE | 3,500 lbs | 2.5L I4 | FWD / 1 Spd CVT w/OD | 243 HP / 175 ft/lbs |
L | 5,000 lbs | 3.5L V6 | AWD / 8 Spd Auto w/OD | 295 HP / 263 ft/lbs |
L | 5,000 lbs | 3.5L V6 | FWD / 8 Spd Auto w/OD | 295 HP / 263 ft/lbs |
LE | 5,000 lbs | 3.5L V6 | AWD / 8 Spd Auto w/OD | 295 HP / 263 ft/lbs |
LE | 5,000 lbs | 3.5L V6 | FWD / 8 Spd Auto w/OD | 295 HP / 263 ft/lbs |
Limited | 5,000 lbs | 3.5L V6 | AWD / 8 Spd Auto w/OD | 295 HP / 263 ft/lbs |
Limited | 5,000 lbs | 3.5L V6 | FWD / 8 Spd Auto w/OD | 295 HP / 263 ft/lbs |
Platinum | 5,000 lbs | 3.5L V6 | AWD / 8 Spd Auto w/OD | 295 HP / 263 ft/lbs |
Platinum | 5,000 lbs | 3.5L V6 | FWD / 8 Spd Auto w/OD | 295 HP / 263 ft/lbs |
XLE | 5,000 lbs | 3.5L V6 | AWD / 8 Spd Auto w/OD | 295 HP / 263 ft/lbs |
XLE | 5,000 lbs | 3.5L V6 | FWD / 8 Spd Auto w/OD | 295 HP / 263 ft/lbs |
XLE Navigation | 3,500 lbs | 2.5L I4 | FWD / 1 Spd CVT w/OD | 243 HP / 175 ft/lbs |
XLE Navigation | 5,000 lbs | 3.5L V6 | FWD / 8 Spd Auto w/OD | 295 HP / 263 ft/lbs |
XLE Navigation | 3,500 lbs | 2.5L I4 | AWD / 1 Spd CVT w/OD | 243 HP / 175 ft/lbs |
XLE Navigation | 5,000 lbs | 3.5L V6 | AWD / 8 Spd Auto w/OD | 295 HP / 263 ft/lbs |
Depending on trim level and drivetrain, the 2019 Toyota Highlander has a towing capacity between 1,500 lbs. and 5,000 lbs.
Trim | Towing Capacity | Engine | Drivetrain / Transmission | Horsepower / Torque |
---|---|---|---|---|
LE | 3,500 lbs | 3.5L V6 | AWD / 1 Spd CVT w/OD | 306 HP / 215 ft/lbs |
Limited | 3,500 lbs | 3.5L V6 | AWD / 1 Spd CVT w/OD | 306 HP / 215 ft/lbs |
Limited Platinum | 3,500 lbs | 3.5L V6 | AWD / 1 Spd CVT w/OD | 306 HP / 215 ft/lbs |
XLE | 3,500 lbs | 3.5L V6 | AWD / 1 Spd CVT w/OD | 306 HP / 215 ft/lbs |
LE | 1,500 lbs | 2.7L I4 | FWD / 6 Spd Auto w/OD | 185 HP / 184 ft/lbs |
LE | 5,000 lbs | 3.5L V6 | AWD / 8 Spd Auto w/OD | 295 HP / 263 ft/lbs |
LE | 5,000 lbs | 3.5L V6 | FWD / 8 Spd Auto w/OD | 295 HP / 263 ft/lbs |
LE Plus | 5,000 lbs | 3.5L V6 | AWD / 8 Spd Auto w/OD | 295 HP / 263 ft/lbs |
LE Plus | 5,000 lbs | 3.5L V6 | FWD / 8 Spd Auto w/OD | 295 HP / 263 ft/lbs |
Limited | 5,000 lbs | 3.5L V6 | AWD / 8 Spd Auto w/OD | 295 HP / 263 ft/lbs |
Limited | 5,000 lbs | 3.5L V6 | FWD / 8 Spd Auto w/OD | 295 HP / 263 ft/lbs |
Limited Platinum | 5,000 lbs | 3.5L V6 | AWD / 8 Spd Auto w/OD | 295 HP / 263 ft/lbs |
Limited Platinum | 5,000 lbs | 3.5L V6 | FWD / 8 Spd Auto w/OD | 295 HP / 263 ft/lbs |
SE | 5,000 lbs | 3.5L V6 | AWD / 8 Spd Auto w/OD | 295 HP / 263 ft/lbs |
SE | 5,000 lbs | 3.5L V6 | FWD / 8 Spd Auto w/OD | 295 HP / 263 ft/lbs |
XLE | 5,000 lbs | 3.5L V6 | AWD / 8 Spd Auto w/OD | 295 HP / 263 ft/lbs |
XLE | 5,000 lbs | 3.5L V6 | FWD / 8 Spd Auto w/OD | 295 HP / 263 ft/lbs |
Depending on trim level and drivetrain, the 2018 Toyota Highlander has a towing capacity between 1,500 lbs. and 5,000 lbs.
Trim | Towing Capacity | Engine | Drivetrain / Transmission | Horsepower / Torque |
---|---|---|---|---|
Limited Platinum | 3,500 lbs | 3.5L V6 | AWD / 1 Spd CVT w/OD | 306 HP / 215 ft/lbs |
LE | 1,500 lbs | 2.7L I4 | FWD / 6 Spd Auto w/OD | 185 HP / 184 ft/lbs |
LE | 5,000 lbs | 3.5L V6 | FWD / 8 Spd Auto w/OD | 295 HP / 263 ft/lbs |
LE | 5,000 lbs | 3.5L V6 | AWD / 8 Spd Auto w/OD | 295 HP / 263 ft/lbs |
LE | 3,500 lbs | 3.5L V6 | AWD / 1 Spd CVT w/OD | 306 HP / 215 ft/lbs |
LE Plus | 5,000 lbs | 3.5L V6 | FWD / 8 Spd Auto w/OD | 295 HP / 263 ft/lbs |
LE Plus | 5,000 lbs | 3.5L V6 | AWD / 8 Spd Auto w/OD | 295 HP / 263 ft/lbs |
Limited | 5,000 lbs | 3.5L V6 | FWD / 8 Spd Auto w/OD | 295 HP / 263 ft/lbs |
Limited | 5,000 lbs | 3.5L V6 | AWD / 8 Spd Auto w/OD | 295 HP / 263 ft/lbs |
Limited | 3,500 lbs | 3.5L V6 | AWD / 1 Spd CVT w/OD | 306 HP / 215 ft/lbs |
Limited Platinum | 5,000 lbs | 3.5L V6 | FWD / 8 Spd Auto w/OD | 295 HP / 263 ft/lbs |
Limited Platinum | 5,000 lbs | 3.5L V6 | AWD / 8 Spd Auto w/OD | 295 HP / 263 ft/lbs |
SE | 5,000 lbs | 3.5L V6 | FWD / 8 Spd Auto w/OD | 295 HP / 263 ft/lbs |
SE | 5,000 lbs | 3.5L V6 | AWD / 8 Spd Auto w/OD | 295 HP / 263 ft/lbs |
XLE | 5,000 lbs | 3.5L V6 | FWD / 8 Spd Auto w/OD | 295 HP / 263 ft/lbs |
XLE | 5,000 lbs | 3.5L V6 | AWD / 8 Spd Auto w/OD | 295 HP / 263 ft/lbs |
XLE | 3,500 lbs | 3.5L V6 | AWD / 1 Spd CVT w/OD | 306 HP / 215 ft/lbs |
Depending on trim level and drivetrain, the 2017 Toyota Highlander has a towing capacity between 1,500 lbs. and 5,000 lbs.
Trim | Towing Capacity | Engine | Drivetrain / Transmission | Horsepower / Torque |
---|---|---|---|---|
Limited Platinum | 3,500 lbs | 3.5L V6 | AWD / 1 Spd CVT w/OD | 306 HP / 215 ft/lbs |
LE | 1,500 lbs | 2.7L I4 | FWD / 6 Spd Auto w/OD | 185 HP / 184 ft/lbs |
LE | 5,000 lbs | 3.5L V6 | FWD / 8 Spd Auto w/OD | 295 HP / 263 ft/lbs |
LE | 5,000 lbs | 3.5L V6 | AWD / 8 Spd Auto w/OD | 295 HP / 263 ft/lbs |
LE | 3,500 lbs | 3.5L V6 | AWD / 1 Spd CVT w/OD | 306 HP / 215 ft/lbs |
LE Plus | 5,000 lbs | 3.5L V6 | FWD / 8 Spd Auto w/OD | 295 HP / 263 ft/lbs |
LE Plus | 5,000 lbs | 3.5L V6 | AWD / 8 Spd Auto w/OD | 295 HP / 263 ft/lbs |
Limited | 5,000 lbs | 3.5L V6 | FWD / 8 Spd Auto w/OD | 295 HP / 263 ft/lbs |
Limited | 5,000 lbs | 3.5L V6 | AWD / 8 Spd Auto w/OD | 295 HP / 263 ft/lbs |
Limited | 3,500 lbs | 3.5L V6 | AWD / 1 Spd CVT w/OD | 306 HP / 215 ft/lbs |
Limited Platinum | 5,000 lbs | 3.5L V6 | FWD / 8 Spd Auto w/OD | 295 HP / 263 ft/lbs |
Limited Platinum | 5,000 lbs | 3.5L V6 | AWD / 8 Spd Auto w/OD | 295 HP / 263 ft/lbs |
SE | 5,000 lbs | 3.5L V6 | FWD / 8 Spd Auto w/OD | 295 HP / 263 ft/lbs |
SE | 5,000 lbs | 3.5L V6 | AWD / 8 Spd Auto w/OD | 295 HP / 263 ft/lbs |
XLE | 5,000 lbs | 3.5L V6 | FWD / 8 Spd Auto w/OD | 295 HP / 263 ft/lbs |
XLE | 5,000 lbs | 3.5L V6 | AWD / 8 Spd Auto w/OD | 295 HP / 263 ft/lbs |
XLE | 3,500 lbs | 3.5L V6 | AWD / 1 Spd CVT w/OD | 306 HP / 215 ft/lbs |
Depending on trim level and drivetrain, the 2016 Toyota Highlander has a towing capacity between 1,500 lbs. and 5,000 lbs.
Trim | Towing Capacity | Engine | Drivetrain / Transmission | Horsepower / Torque |
---|---|---|---|---|
LE | 1,500 lbs | 2.7L I4 | FWD / 6 Spd Auto w/OD | 185 HP / 184 ft/lbs |
LE | 5,000 lbs | 3.5L V6 | FWD / 6 Spd Auto w/OD | 270 HP / 248 ft/lbs |
LE | 5,000 lbs | 3.5L V6 | AWD / 6 Spd Auto w/OD | 270 HP / 248 ft/lbs |
LE Plus | 5,000 lbs | 3.5L V6 | FWD / 6 Spd Auto w/OD | 270 HP / 248 ft/lbs |
LE Plus | 5,000 lbs | 3.5L V6 | AWD / 6 Spd Auto w/OD | 270 HP / 248 ft/lbs |
Limited | 5,000 lbs | 3.5L V6 | FWD / 6 Spd Auto w/OD | 270 HP / 248 ft/lbs |
Limited | 5,000 lbs | 3.5L V6 | AWD / 6 Spd Auto w/OD | 270 HP / 248 ft/lbs |
XLE | 5,000 lbs | 3.5L V6 | FWD / 6 Spd Auto w/OD | 270 HP / 248 ft/lbs |
XLE | 5,000 lbs | 3.5L V6 | AWD / 6 Spd Auto w/OD | 270 HP / 248 ft/lbs |
Limited | 3,500 lbs | 3.5L V6 | AWD / 1 Spd CVT w/OD | 280 HP / 215 ft/lbs |
Depending on trim level and drivetrain, the 2015 Toyota Highlander has a towing capacity between 1,500 lbs. and 5,000 lbs.
Trim | Towing Capacity | Engine | Drivetrain / Transmission | Horsepower / Torque |
---|---|---|---|---|
LE | 1,500 lbs | 2.7L I4 | FWD / 6 Spd Auto w/OD | 185 HP / 184 ft/lbs |
LE | 2,000 lbs | 3.5L V6 | FWD / 6 Spd Auto w/OD | 270 HP / 248 ft/lbs |
LE | 2,000 lbs | 3.5L V6 | AWD / 6 Spd Auto w/OD | 270 HP / 248 ft/lbs |
LE Plus | 2,000 lbs | 3.5L V6 | FWD / 6 Spd Auto w/OD | 270 HP / 248 ft/lbs |
LE Plus | 2,000 lbs | 3.5L V6 | AWD / 6 Spd Auto w/OD | 270 HP / 248 ft/lbs |
Limited | 5,000 lbs | 3.5L V6 | FWD / 6 Spd Auto w/OD | 270 HP / 248 ft/lbs |
Limited | 5,000 lbs | 3.5L V6 | AWD / 6 Spd Auto w/OD | 270 HP / 248 ft/lbs |
XLE | 5,000 lbs | 3.5L V6 | FWD / 6 Spd Auto w/OD | 270 HP / 248 ft/lbs |
XLE | 5,000 lbs | 3.5L V6 | AWD / 6 Spd Auto w/OD | 270 HP / 248 ft/lbs |
Limited | 3,500 lbs | 3.5L V6 | AWD / 1 Spd CVT w/OD | 280 HP / 215 ft/lbs |
Depending on trim level and drivetrain, the 2014 Toyota Highlander has a towing capacity between 1,500 lbs. and 5,000 lbs.
Trim | Towing Capacity | Engine | Drivetrain / Transmission | Horsepower / Torque |
---|---|---|---|---|
LE | 1,500 lbs | 2.7L I4 | FWD / 6 Spd Auto w/OD | 185 HP / 184 ft/lbs |
LE | 2,000 lbs | 3.5L V6 | FWD / 6 Spd Auto w/OD | 270 HP / 248 ft/lbs |
LE | 2,000 lbs | 3.5L V6 | AWD / 6 Spd Auto w/OD | 270 HP / 248 ft/lbs |
LE Plus | 2,000 lbs | 3.5L V6 | FWD / 6 Spd Auto w/OD | 270 HP / 248 ft/lbs |
LE Plus | 2,000 lbs | 3.5L V6 | AWD / 6 Spd Auto w/OD | 270 HP / 248 ft/lbs |
Limited | 5,000 lbs | 3.5L V6 | FWD / 6 Spd Auto w/OD | 270 HP / 248 ft/lbs |
Limited | 5,000 lbs | 3.5L V6 | AWD / 6 Spd Auto w/OD | 270 HP / 248 ft/lbs |
XLE | 5,000 lbs | 3.5L V6 | FWD / 6 Spd Auto w/OD | 270 HP / 248 ft/lbs |
XLE | 5,000 lbs | 3.5L V6 | AWD / 6 Spd Auto w/OD | 270 HP / 248 ft/lbs |
Limited | 3,500 lbs | 3.5L V6 | AWD / 1 Spd CVT w/OD | 280 HP / 215 ft/lbs |
Depending on trim level and drivetrain, the 2013 Toyota Highlander has a towing capacity between 1,500 lbs. and 5,000 lbs.
Trim | Towing Capacity | Engine | Drivetrain / Transmission | Horsepower / Torque |
---|---|---|---|---|
1,500 lbs | 2.7L I4 | FWD / 6 Spd Auto w/Manual Shift | 187 HP / 186 ft/lbs | |
2,000 lbs | 3.5L V6 | FWD / 5 Spd Auto w/Manual Shift | 270 HP / 248 ft/lbs | |
2,000 lbs | 3.5L V6 | 4WD / 5 Spd Auto w/Manual Shift | 270 HP / 248 ft/lbs | |
Limited | 5,000 lbs | 3.5L V6 | FWD / 5 Spd Auto w/Manual Shift | 270 HP / 248 ft/lbs |
Limited | 5,000 lbs | 3.5L V6 | 4WD / 5 Spd Auto w/Manual Shift | 270 HP / 248 ft/lbs |
Plus | 1,500 lbs | 2.7L I4 | FWD / 6 Spd Auto w/Manual Shift | 187 HP / 186 ft/lbs |
Plus | 5,000 lbs | 3.5L V6 | FWD / 5 Spd Auto w/Manual Shift | 270 HP / 248 ft/lbs |
Plus | 5,000 lbs | 3.5L V6 | 4WD / 5 Spd Auto w/Manual Shift | 270 HP / 248 ft/lbs |
SE | 5,000 lbs | 3.5L V6 | FWD / 5 Spd Auto w/Manual Shift | 270 HP / 248 ft/lbs |
SE | 5,000 lbs | 3.5L V6 | 4WD / 5 Spd Auto w/Manual Shift | 270 HP / 248 ft/lbs |
3,500 lbs | 3.5L V6 | 4WD / 1 Spd CVT Auto | 231 HP / 215 ft/lbs | |
Limited | 3,500 lbs | 3.5L V6 | 4WD / 1 Spd CVT Auto | 231 HP / 215 ft/lbs |
The 2012 Toyota Highlander has a towing capacity of 3,500 lbs. regardless of its trim level or drivetrain.
Trim | Towing Capacity | Engine | Drivetrain / Transmission | Horsepower / Torque |
---|---|---|---|---|
3,500 lbs | 3.5L V6 | 4WD / 1 Spd CVT Auto | 231 HP / 215 ft/lbs | |
Limited | 3,500 lbs | 3.5L V6 | 4WD / 1 Spd CVT Auto | 231 HP / 215 ft/lbs |
The 2011 Toyota Highlander has a towing capacity of 3,500 lbs. regardless of its trim level or drivetrain.
Trim | Towing Capacity | Engine | Drivetrain / Transmission | Horsepower / Torque |
---|---|---|---|---|
3,500 lbs | 3.5L V6 | 4WD / 1 Spd CVT Auto | 231 HP / 215 ft/lbs | |
Limited | 3,500 lbs | 3.5L V6 | 4WD / 1 Spd CVT Auto | 231 HP / 215 ft/lbs |
Depending on trim level and drivetrain, the 2010 Toyota Highlander has a towing capacity between 1,500 lbs. and 3,500 lbs.
Trim | Towing Capacity | Engine | Drivetrain / Transmission | Horsepower / Torque |
---|---|---|---|---|
1,500 lbs | 2.7L I4 | FWD / 6 Spd Auto | 187 HP / 186 ft/lbs | |
2,000 lbs | 3.5L V6 | FWD / 5 Spd Auto | 270 HP / 248 ft/lbs | |
2,000 lbs | 3.5L V6 | 4WD / 5 Spd Auto | 270 HP / 248 ft/lbs | |
Limited | 2,000 lbs | 3.5L V6 | FWD / 5 Spd Auto | 270 HP / 248 ft/lbs |
Limited | 2,000 lbs | 3.5L V6 | 4WD / 5 Spd Auto | 270 HP / 248 ft/lbs |
Sport | 2,000 lbs | 3.5L V6 | FWD / 5 Spd Auto | 270 HP / 248 ft/lbs |
Sport | 2,000 lbs | 3.5L V6 | 4WD / 5 Spd Auto | 270 HP / 248 ft/lbs |
3,500 lbs | 3.3L V6 | 4WD / 1 Spd CVT Auto | 209 HP / 212 ft/lbs | |
Limited | 3,500 lbs | 3.3L V6 | 4WD / 1 Spd CVT Auto | 209 HP / 212 ft/lbs |
Depending on trim level and drivetrain, the 2009 Toyota Highlander has a towing capacity between 2,000 lbs. and 3,500 lbs.
Trim | Towing Capacity | Engine | Drivetrain / Transmission | Horsepower / Torque |
---|---|---|---|---|
2,000 lbs | 3.5L V6 | FWD / 5 Spd Auto | 270 HP / 248 ft/lbs | |
2,000 lbs | 3.5L V6 | 4WD / 5 Spd Auto | 270 HP / 248 ft/lbs | |
Limited | 2,000 lbs | 3.5L V6 | FWD / 5 Spd Auto | 270 HP / 248 ft/lbs |
Limited | 2,000 lbs | 3.5L V6 | 4WD / 5 Spd Auto | 270 HP / 248 ft/lbs |
Sport | 2,000 lbs | 3.5L V6 | FWD / 5 Spd Auto | 270 HP / 248 ft/lbs |
Sport | 2,000 lbs | 3.5L V6 | 4WD / 5 Spd Auto | 270 HP / 248 ft/lbs |
3,500 lbs | 3.3L V6 | 4WD / 1 Spd CVT Auto | 209 HP / 212 ft/lbs | |
Limited | 3,500 lbs | 3.3L V6 | 4WD / 1 Spd CVT Auto | 209 HP / 212 ft/lbs |
Depending on trim level and drivetrain, the 2008 Toyota Highlander has a towing capacity between 2,000 lbs. and 3,500 lbs.
Trim | Towing Capacity | Engine | Drivetrain / Transmission | Horsepower / Torque |
---|---|---|---|---|
2,000 lbs | 3.5L V6 | FWD / 5 Spd Auto | 270 HP / 249 ft/lbs | |
2,000 lbs | 3.5L V6 | 4WD / 5 Spd Auto | 270 HP / 249 ft/lbs | |
Limited | 2,000 lbs | 3.5L V6 | FWD / 5 Spd Auto | 270 HP / 249 ft/lbs |
Limited | 2,000 lbs | 3.5L V6 | 4WD / 5 Spd Auto | 270 HP / 249 ft/lbs |
Sport | 2,000 lbs | 3.5L V6 | FWD / 5 Spd Auto | 270 HP / 249 ft/lbs |
Sport | 2,000 lbs | 3.5L V6 | 4WD / 5 Spd Auto | 270 HP / 249 ft/lbs |
3,500 lbs | 3.3L V6 | 4WD / 1 Spd CVT Auto | 209 HP / 212 ft/lbs | |
Limited | 3,500 lbs | 3.3L V6 | 4WD / 1 Spd CVT Auto | 209 HP / 212 ft/lbs |
Depending on trim level and drivetrain, the 2004 Toyota Highlander has a towing capacity between 3,000 lbs. and 3,500 lbs.
Trim | Towing Capacity | Engine | Drivetrain / Transmission | Horsepower / Torque |
---|---|---|---|---|
3,000 lbs | 2.4L I4 | FWD / 4 Spd Auto | 160 HP / 165 ft/lbs | |
3,000 lbs | 2.4L I4 | 4WD / 4 Spd Auto | 160 HP / 165 ft/lbs | |
3,500 lbs | 3.3L V6 | FWD / 5 Spd Auto | 230 HP / 242 ft/lbs | |
3,500 lbs | 3.3L V6 | 4WD / 5 Spd Auto | 230 HP / 242 ft/lbs | |
Limited | 3,500 lbs | 3.3L V6 | FWD / 5 Spd Auto | 230 HP / 242 ft/lbs |
Limited | 3,500 lbs | 3.3L V6 | 4WD / 5 Spd Auto | 230 HP / 242 ft/lbs |
Depending on trim level and drivetrain, the 2003 Toyota Highlander has a towing capacity between 3,000 lbs. and 3,500 lbs.
Trim | Towing Capacity | Engine | Drivetrain / Transmission | Horsepower / Torque |
---|---|---|---|---|
3,000 lbs | 2.4L I4 | FWD / 4 Spd Auto | 155 HP / 163 ft/lbs | |
3,000 lbs | 2.4L I4 | 4WD / 4 Spd Auto | 155 HP / 163 ft/lbs | |
3,500 lbs | 3.0L V6 | FWD / 4 Spd Auto | 220 HP / 222 ft/lbs | |
3,500 lbs | 3.0L V6 | 4WD / 4 Spd Auto | 220 HP / 222 ft/lbs | |
Limited | 3,500 lbs | 3.0L V6 | FWD / 4 Spd Auto | 220 HP / 222 ft/lbs |
Limited | 3,500 lbs | 3.0L V6 | 4WD / 4 Spd Auto | 220 HP / 222 ft/lbs |
Depending on trim level and drivetrain, the 2002 Toyota Highlander has a towing capacity between 3,000 lbs. and 3,500 lbs.
Trim | Towing Capacity | Engine | Drivetrain / Transmission | Horsepower / Torque |
---|---|---|---|---|
3,000 lbs | 2.4L I4 | FWD / 4 Spd Auto | 155 HP / 163 ft/lbs | |
3,000 lbs | 2.4L I4 | 4WD / 4 Spd Auto | 155 HP / 163 ft/lbs | |
3,500 lbs | 3.0L V6 | FWD / 4 Spd Auto | 220 HP / 222 ft/lbs | |
3,500 lbs | 3.0L V6 | 4WD / 4 Spd Auto | 220 HP / 222 ft/lbs | |
Limited | 3,500 lbs | 3.0L V6 | FWD / 4 Spd Auto | 220 HP / 222 ft/lbs |
Limited | 3,500 lbs | 3.0L V6 | 4WD / 4 Spd Auto | 220 HP / 222 ft/lbs |