Used 2021 Toyota Highlander Hybrid SUV Trims Comparison
Trim level differences
The 2021 Toyota Highlander Hybrid is a three-row midsize SUV offered in four trim levels: LE, XLE, Limited and Platinum. Seating for eight is standard on the base LE trim. Optional for the XLE and Limited and standard for the Platinum are second-row captain's chairs, which reduce total seating to seven. Feature highlights include:
Which Highlander Hybrid trim does Edmunds recommend?
With the Highlander Hybrid, we recommend the Limited trim. It's one of the more expensive trim levels — only the Platinum costs more — but you get a bunch of appealing features that would otherwise be optional or not available on the LE and XLE.
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Columbus, OH
| Vehicle | Highlander Hybrid LE | Highlander Hybrid XLE | Highlander Hybrid Limited | Highlander Hybrid Platinum |
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| Section Title | Features | Features | Features | Features |
| Bluetooth | standard | standard | standard | standard |
| Navigation | Not Available | optional | standard | standard |
| Satellite radio | standard | standard | standard | standard |
| Keyless Ignition | standard | standard | standard | standard |
| Cruise control | standard | standard | standard | standard |
| Adaptive cruise control | standard | standard | standard | standard |
| Parking assistance | Not Available | Not Available | standard | standard |
| Upholstery | cloth | leatherette | leather | leather |
| Heated seats | Not Available | standard | standard | standard |
| Cooled/Ventilated seats | Not Available | Not Available | standard | standard |
| Folding rear seats | standard | standard | standard | standard |
| Sunroof | Not Available | standard | standard | standard |
| Section Title | Specifications | Specifications | Specifications | Specifications |
| Country of final assembly | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Drivetrain | ||||
| Engine power | 243 hp @ 6,000 rpm | 243 hp @ 6,000 rpm | 243 hp @ 6,000 rpm | 243 hp @ 6,000 rpm |
| Engine torque | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| Engine displacement | 2.5 l | 2.5 l | 2.5 l | 2.5 l |
| Engine configuration | inline 4 | inline 4 | inline 4 | inline 4 |
| Transmission | continuously variable-speed automatic | continuously variable-speed automatic | continuously variable-speed automatic | continuously variable-speed automatic |
| Tire size | 235/65R18 | 235/65R18 | 235/55R20 | 235/55R20 |
| Wheel size | - | - | - | - |
| Wheel type | painted alloy wheels | alloy wheels | alloy wheels | alloy wheels |
| Run flat tires | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| Section Title | Fuel economy | Fuel economy | Fuel economy | Fuel economy |
| City/Hwy/Combined MPG | 36 / 35 / 36 MPG | 36 / 35 / 36 MPG | 36 / 35 / 36 MPG | 36 / 35 / 36 MPG |
| City/Hwy/Combined MPGe | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.1 gal. | 17.1 gal. | 17.1 gal. | 17.1 gal. |
| Driving Range (city/hwy) | 616 / 599 miles | 616 / 599 miles | 616 / 599 miles | 616 / 599 miles |
| Fuel Type | regular unleaded | regular unleaded | regular unleaded | regular unleaded |
| Section Title | Dimensions | Dimensions | Dimensions | Dimensions |
| Turning circle | 37.4 ft. | 37.4 ft. | 37.4 ft. | 37.4 ft. |
| Curb weight | 4,330 lb. | 4,365 lb. | 4,430 lb. | 4,430 lb. |
| Ground Clearance | 8.0 in. | 8.0 in. | 8.0 in. | 8.0 in. |
| Overall Width with Mirrors | - | - | - | - |
| Overall Width without Mirrors | 76.0 in. | 76.0 in. | 76.0 in. | 76.0 in. |
| Height | 68.1 in. | 68.1 in. | 68.1 in. | 68.1 in. |
| Length | 194.9 in. | 194.9 in. | 194.9 in. | 194.9 in. |
| Wheelbase | 112.2 in. | 112.2 in. | 112.2 in. | 112.2 in. |
| Seating Capacity | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
| Cargo Space | 16.0 cu. ft. | 16.0 cu. ft. | 16.0 cu. ft. | 16.0 cu. ft. |
| Cargo Space, Rear Seat Down or Removed | 48.4 cu. ft. | 48.4 cu. ft. | 48.4 cu. ft. | 48.4 cu. ft. |
| Front Head Room | 41.2 in. | 39.6 in. | 39.6 in. | 38.4 in. |
| Front Leg Room | 42.0 in. | 42.0 in. | 42.0 in. | 42.0 in. |
| Front Shoulder Room | 59.0 in. | 59.0 in. | 59.0 in. | 59.0 in. |
| Rear Head Room | 39.4 in. | 39.4 in. | 39.4 in. | 37.1 in. |
| Rear Leg Room | 41.0 in. | 41.0 in. | 41.0 in. | 41.0 in. |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 58.7 in. | 58.4 in. | 58.4 in. | 58.4 in. |
| Section Title | 5-Year Ownership Costs | 5-Year Ownership Costs | 5-Year Ownership Costs | 5-Year Ownership Costs |
| True Cost to Own® | $41,214 | $42,094 | $43,087 | $46,156 |
| Average Cost Per Mile | $0.55 | $0.56 | $0.57 | $0.62 |
| Depreciation | $13,632 | $13,649 | $14,381 | $16,496 |
| Financing | $5,597 | $6,060 | $6,240 | $6,937 |
| Taxes & Fees | $2,242 | $2,413 | $2,479 | $2,736 |
| Fuel | $6,841 | $6,841 | $6,841 | $6,841 |
| Insurance | $3,392 | $3,621 | $3,712 | $3,712 |
| Maintenance | $7,464 | $7,464 | $7,388 | $7,388 |
| Repairs | $2,046 | $2,046 | $2,046 | $2,046 |
| Section Title | Colors | Colors | Colors | Colors |
| Interior | Graphite, cloth Black, cloth | Harvest Beige, leatherette Graphite, leatherette Black, leatherette | Harvest Beige, leather Graphite, leather Black, leather | Harvest Beige, leather Graphite, leather Glazed Caramel, leather Black, leather |
| Exterior | Magnetic Gray Metallic Midnight Black Metallic Moondust Blizzard Pearl Celestial Silver Metallic Ruby Flare Pearl Opulent Amber Blueprint | Magnetic Gray Metallic Midnight Black Metallic Moondust Blizzard Pearl Celestial Silver Metallic Ruby Flare Pearl Opulent Amber Blueprint | Magnetic Gray Metallic Midnight Black Metallic Moondust Blizzard Pearl Celestial Silver Metallic Ruby Flare Pearl Opulent Amber Blueprint | Magnetic Gray Metallic Midnight Black Metallic Moondust Blizzard Pearl Celestial Silver Metallic Ruby Flare Pearl Opulent Amber Blueprint |