This 2026 Toyota Highlander XSE delivers the practicality and capability your family needs, with a refined driving experience that makes every journey more enjoyable.
- 12.3 Toyota Audio Multimedia with JBL Premium Audio
- Power moonroof
- Heated front seats
- Front dual zone A/C
- Rear air conditioning
- Power liftgate
- Alloy wheels
- Apple CarPlay/Android Auto
- Heated door mirrors
- Remote keyless entry
- Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control
- Safety Connect Emergency Communication System
- Rear parking camera
- Leather steering wheel
- Split-bench third row seating
With its 2.4L 4-cylinder engine and 8-speed automatic transmission, this Highlander XSE balances efficiency with power, delivering 21 city MPG and 28 highway MPG for confident performance whether navigating city streets or cruising the highway. The AWD system provides enhanced traction and stability across various road conditions, giving you reliable control in diverse driving scenarios.
The XSE trim prioritizes comfort and convenience for all occupants. Front dual zone climate control lets driver and passenger customize their temperature preferences independently, while rear air conditioning ensures everyone stays comfortable. Heated front seats add warmth during cold weather, and the power moonroof brings natural light and an open-air feel to the cabin.
Safety features are comprehensive, including dual front and side impact airbags, knee airbags, and overhead airbags throughout the vehicle. The Safety Connect emergency communication system provides added peace of mind, and electronic stability control with traction control helps maintain secure handling in challenging conditions. A rear parking camera assists with maneuvers, and the auto high-beam headlights with front fog lights enhance visibility.
Convenience technology is seamlessly integrated throughout the cabin. The 12.3 touchscreen with JBL Premium Audio and SiriusXM keeps you connected and entertained. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility lets you access your phones features safely while driving. The power liftgate, remote keyless entry, and HomeLink garage door transmitter simplify daily routines, while the leather steering wheel and adjustable telescoping and tilt steering wheel create a personalized driving position.
The flexible seating arrangement accommodates up to eight passengers with front bucket seats, a split-folding rear seat, and a reclining split-bench third row, making this Highlander practical for families of any size.
Price does not include licensing costs, registration fees, and taxes which are to be paid by the consumer. Prices include $999 dealer doc fee.
2026 Toyota Highlander XSE
$52,198TSRP (MSRP+DPH)
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The overview
- Exterior Color
- Midnight Black Metallic
- Interior Color
- Black SofTex®/fabric mixed media trim
- Fuel Economy
- 21/28 MPG City/Hwy
- Transmission
- 8 speed automatic
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Engine
- 2.4L 4-Cyl. Turbo Engine
- VIN
- 5TDKDRBH7TS29J330
- Stock Number
- STK29J330
The full specifications
- 20-in. black alloy wheels and P235/55R20 tires
- Black mesh front grille with sporty front bumper and lower spoiler
- Black-capped heated power outside mirrors with turn signal and blind spot warning indicators, and manual folding feature
- Black-finish roof rails
- Color-keyed outside door handles
- Color-keyed side rocker panels with chrome-plated lower trim
- Dual chrome-tipped exhaust
- Height-adjustable hands-free power liftgate with jam protection
- High Solar Energy-Absorbing (HSEA) glass on front side windows
- LED fog lights
- LED projector headlights with black accents and LED-strip Daytime Running Lights (DRL)
- LED taillights
- Power tilt/slide moonroof with sunshade and one-touch open/close
- Privacy glass on rear side, quarter and liftgate windows
- Rear liftgate windshield defogger
- Rear liftgate windshield washer and backup camera washer
- Rear lower bumper in gray metallic finish with chrome-plated lower spoiler trim
- Rear spoiler with LED center high-mount stop light
- Smart Key System on front doors and liftgate with Push Button Start, remote keyless entry system with lock, unlock, panic and liftgate functions and remote illuminated entry
- Washer-linked variable intermittent windshield wipers and intermittent rear wiper
- Windshield wiper de-icer
- 12.3-in. color digital gauge cluster with odometer, trip/average fuel economy, cruising range, average speed, AWD torque distribution (AWD models only), cruise control guide, audio details, hands-free incoming call notices, telephone information, Eco Driving Indicator, and energy monitor (HV models only)
- 14 cup/bottle holders
- 6-speaker audio system
- 7-in. color LCD Multi-Information Display (MID) with odometer, trip/average fuel economy, cruising range, average speed, AWD torque distribution (AWD models only), cruise control guide, audio details, hands-free incoming call notices, telephone information, Eco Driving Indicator, and energy monitor (HV models only)
- 7-passenger seating with second-row fold-down captain's chairs and fold-down inboard armrests, adjustable headrests and two cup holders mounted on the floor and 60/40 split, fold-flat third-row seats with sliding headrests and recline function
- 8.0-in. Toyota Audio Multimedia with six speakers, with wireless Apple CarPlay(R) Android Auto compatibility, SiriusXM(R) 3-month trial subscription. See toyota.com/connected-services for details.
- Ambient interior lighting
- Auto-dimming rearview mirror with HomeLink(R) universal garage door opener
- Chrome-plated interior door handles
- Digital clock
- Dual sun visors with sliding function and illuminated vanity mirrors
- Five USB ports (one USB-A media port and four USB-C charging ports) and two 12V outlets
- Leather-trimmed shift knob and tilt/telescopic leather-trimmed steering wheel with audio, Multi-Information Display (MID), Bluetooth (R) hands-free phone, voice command, Dynamic Radar Cruise Control (DRCC), Lane Departure Alert (LDA), Lane Steering Assist (LSA) and multimedia information controls
- Overhead console with conversation mirror, sunglasses storage and maplights
- Power door locks with shift-linked automatic lock/unlock feature
- Power windows with auto up/down in all positions and jam protection
- Qi-compatible wireless charging with charge indicator light
- Second-row sunshades
- SofTex(R)-trimmed front- and second-row seats heated front seats 10-way power-adjustable driver's seat including power lumbar support 8-way power-adjustable front passenger seat
- Soft-touch in-dash split-level shelf
- Soft-touch roll-top center console with removable utility tray
- Three-zone automatic climate control with air filter, separate second-row control panel, individual temperature settings for driver, front passenger and rear-seat passengers, and second- and third-row vents
- Brakes: Power-assisted, ventilated 13.3-in. front disc brakes solid 13.3-in. rear disc brakes and Star Safety System
- Drive Modes: Drive Mode Select (DMS) with Sport, Eco, Normal and Snow Modes
- Drive Modes: Multi-Terrain Select (MTS) with MUD SAND, ROCK DIRT, and NORMAL modes
- Drivetrain: Dynamic Torque Vectoring All-Wheel Drive (AWD)
- Emission Rating: Super Ultra Low Emission Vehicle 30 (SULEV 30)
- Engine: Gasoline engine 2.4-liter 4-cylinder turbocharged Double Overhead Cam (DOHC) 16-valve D-4S injection Atkinson-cycle-capable engine with Stop and Start Engine System (S 265 hp @ 6000 rpm 310 lb.-ft. @ 1700-3600 rpm
- Engine: Stop and Start Engine System (S S)
- Steering: Electric Power Steering (EPS) power-assisted rack-and-pinion
- Suspension: Sport-tuned independent MacPherson strut front suspension with stabilizer bar trailing-wishbone suspension
- Transmission: Direct Shift-8AT 8-speed Electronically Controlled automatic Transmission (ECT)
- Toyota Safety Sense 2.5+ (TSS 2.5+) Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection (PCS w/PD), Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist (LDA w/SA), Automatic High Beams (AHB), Lane Tracing Assist (LTA), Road Sign Assist (RSA) and Full-Speed Range Dynamic Radar Cruise Control (DRCC)
- 3-point seatbelts for all seating positions driver's-side Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) and Automatic/Emergency Locking Retractor (ALR/ELR) on all passenger seatbelts
- Adjustable front seatbelt shoulder anchors and driver and front passenger seatbelt pretensioners with force limiters
- Anti-theft system with alarm and engine immobilizer
- Backup camera with projected path
- Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert (RCTA)
- Child-protector rear door locks and power window lockout control
- Downhill Assist Control (DAC)
- Driver and front passenger seatbelt warning
- Dynamic Torque Vectoring AWD with Driveline Disconnect Multi-Terrain Select (MTS) with dial
- Eight airbags driver airbag, front passenger airbag, driver knee airbag, seat cushion airbag (passenger), front side airbags, curtain shield airbags
- Hill Start Assist Control (HAC)
- LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) includes lower anchors and tethers on outboard second-row seats and tether anchor on middle of second- and third-row seats
- Rear passenger seatbelt reminder
- Star Safety System includes Enhanced Vehicle Stability Control (VSC), Traction Control (TRAC), Anti-lock Brake System (ABS), Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD), Brake Assist (BA) and Smart Stop Technology(R) (SST)
- Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) (individual tires)
Notes from the dealer
KBB.com Consumer Reviews
4.0out of 5 overall- 4.0
Decent Everyday Utility Vehicle
by Avgas175 on 7/15/2026 7:21:30 AM
Had this 2023 Highlander had accumulated about 27K miles on it and here's my say on this vehicle. The engine is a very good design as it it would give me the necessary power I need when I press the accelerator despite having a fat turbo behind the engine. No lag, all synchronized. The seats are very comfortable to sit and relax, especially during long road trips. The controls that it comes it are very nice and easy to use. The info screen software system connects well with my phone bluetooth and cable. Speakers are very nice as I drive down the road. Phones calls on the SUV is phenomenal as it can easily hear everything about my voice and have the caller recipient hear me coherently well. The space within the vehicle is amazing. I have the XSE trim and it cames with all captain seats except the third row. Can do Costco hauls like a champ with the 2nd row up. Safety features are top notch and pulled me out from some close calls during driving. The down sides I had to deal with were the battery that comes straight from the assembly line in Texas is pretty faulty as it would not handle being sat idle without going on long drives. Recommend you get a fresh battery before the warranty expires from the dealership. The rear hatch struts can cause issues over time and at some point, it would not allow you to open the rear trunk without brute force. Luckly, I was able to get that replaced under warranty. There is a pretty decent amount of wind and tire noises that would come in during highway driving. Overall, once you get the 2 things that needs to be adressed regarding the battery and and rear hatch, it has solid everyday vehicle that is worth every penny. - 5.0
Great Toyota
by Beautiful on 1/11/2026 11:32:11 PM
THis Toyota has never let me down! I would say this is one of the best built car I have ever had ! ( I’am 82 yrs. Old and have owned a few !I have owned Caddies and Lincoln’s but believe me this Toyota has got them all beat ! Even with its rather small turbo engine, it can make the tires chirp! Plus it also gets 26.5 miles per gallon in city and 30 miles per gallon on a trip ! It is a beautiful green metallic color! Love it ! - 5.0
Toyota never breaks down
by Doug on 11/27/2025 5:08:12 AM
I own a 2020 Toyota Highland XLE AWD. I am blown away by the fact that we bought this car new. And I still have the original front brakes and rotors on it with 66,000 miles on it. I have reg maintence done like oil changes, tire rotations,alignments. And the brakes are still in great shape. It runs like a dream,27mpg, awesome V6 power. No issues here at all. Between my wife and I we have owned 2006 Toyota Rav4 limited awd, a 2011 Toyota Camry v6 XLE, a 2015 Toyota Camry XSE V6, a 2018 Toyota Rav4 XLE AWD, a 2019 Toyota Corolla XSE, a 2020 AWD Highlander AWD V6, and a 2021 Toyota Highlandet Limited V6 AWD. We both love the brand. They never break down. Just do your maintence regularly and enjoy your purchase like we have.. OH WHAT A FEELING TO DRIVE, "TOYOTA" !!!
*Price does not include licensing costs, registration fees, and taxes which are to be paid by the consumer. Prices include $999 dealer doc fee.
