Unlike previous versions, the 2027 Highlander will be offered exclusively with a fully electric powertrain.
Toyota has introduced a new generation of its midsize Highlander crossover. Unlike its predecessors, the 2027 Highlander will be available only as a fully electric vehicle.
The SUV is built on a modified TNGA-K platform, which Toyota also uses for models such as the Camry, RAV4, Lexus vehicles, and the previous Highlander. According to the company, the redesigned structure improves aerodynamics while reducing noise and vibration.
The electric Highlander will be offered in two trims with different battery options and either front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive. The base XLE model comes with a 77-kWh battery and a single electric motor producing 221 horsepower, delivering an estimated range of about 287 miles (approximately 462 kilometers).
The all-wheel-drive version adds a second motor on the rear axle, boosting total output to 338 horsepower, with an estimated range of 270 miles (around 435 kilometers). An available 95.8-kWh battery pack increases range to as much as 320 miles (approximately 515 kilometers) in the AWD configuration.
The new Highlander sits slightly lower and wider than the outgoing model and rides on a longer wheelbase, resulting in a more spacious interior. Styling has been updated with a more modern look, featuring squared wheel arches, blocky proportions, slim horseshoe-shaped lighting elements, and muscular body lines.
Inside, the cabin has been completely redesigned. The dashboard features a layered layout, along with a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster and a 14-inch touchscreen display. Available amenities include a heated steering wheel and seats, wireless charging, and a large center armrest. The third row accommodates additional passengers, while most versions offer second-row captain’s chairs.
The base XLE trim includes front-wheel drive, LED lighting, acoustic glass, heated front seats and steering wheel, and a suite of safety features such as automatic emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, and traffic sign recognition. The Limited trim adds ventilated front seats, heated second-row seats, a head-up display, traffic jam assist, automated lane-change capability, and a 360-degree camera system.
Toyota has not yet announced official pricing, but the base front-wheel-drive XLE model is expected to start in the $50,000–$55,000 range. Production will take place at Toyota’s plant in Georgetown, Kentucky, with batteries supplied by the company’s new facility in Liberty, North Carolina. Sales of the electric Highlander are scheduled to begin in late 2026.