What's New for the 2026 Toyota Highlander?
The 2026 Toyota Highlander arrives largely unchanged from the 2025 model year. It remains a strong contender for families thanks to its spacious interior, excellent visibility, and extensive suite of driver-assist features. The Highlander offers a calm, quiet, and confident ride, making every drive comfortable and enjoyable. With multiple trims available-from the practical base model to sportier and more premium options-you're likely to find a Highlander that fits your lifestyle.
What Are the 2026 Highlander Trims & Features?
The 2026 Highlander comes in five trims, each offering a unique balance of style, comfort, and technology.
The LE is the entry-level trim, featuring 18-inch alloy wheels, LED headlights, and a power liftgate. Inside, it provides a power-adjustable driver's seat, tri-zone climate control, and split-folding second and third rows. Standard tech features include an eight-inch touchscreen, a digital instrument cluster, and keyless ignition.
The XLE adds a sunroof, roof rails, and a hands-free liftgate. Interior upgrades include heated front seats, second-row captain's chairs, sunshades, and synthetic leather upholstery. It also includes a wireless charging pad as standard, with optional features like navigation and a bench-style second row.
The XSE highlights sporty design with larger wheels, a sport-tuned suspension, interior ambient lighting, and a fully digital instrument display.
The Limited trim focuses on luxury and refinement, offering leather seats, ventilated front seats, a heated steering wheel, and an upgraded digital display. Additional features include a 12.3-inch touchscreen, an 11-speaker premium audio system, a household-style power outlet, and enhanced safety technologies.
At the top of the lineup, the Platinum trim adds premium alloy wheels, adaptive headlights, a panoramic sunroof, and the most advanced driver-assist and safety features.
What Safety Features Does the 2026 Highlander Include?
Standard safety features include adaptive cruise control, forward collision warning, blind-spot monitoring, and lane-keeping assist. The Limited and Platinum trims add front and rear parking sensors for additional peace of mind in tight spaces.
