Comfortably Midsize
The 2025 Toyota Highlander is the natural progression from the Japanese automaker’s world-beating compact crossover SUV. Anyone in Winnipeg who needs a third row of seats without going too big will struggle to find a better option than the latest Highlander. The Toyota Highlander is quiet, comfortable, spacious, and efficient, with impressive standard equipment and an enviable roster of standard safety features.
Trim levels
There are either three or six trim levels in the 2025 Toyota Highlander family, depending on whether you see the gas-only and hybrid models as separate vehicles. The gas-only versions of the Toyota Highlander include the XLE AWD, the XSE AWD, and the Limited AWD. If a hybrid is what you’re interested in, they come in LE Awd Hybrid, XLE AWD Hybrid, and Limited AWD Hybrid trim levels. However, that’s not all. The Limited AWD is also available in a Platinum Package, the XLE AWD Hybrid in a Nightshade Edition Package, and the Limited AWD Hybrid has a Platinum Package option.
Performance
The gas-only versions of the 2025 Toyota Highlander are powered by a 2.4-liter turbo-four that develops 265 horsepower and 310 lb.-ft. of torque that goes to all four wheels through an 8-speed automatic transmission. If the XSE AWD is the trim you choose, the drivetrain also features a sport-tuned suspension system. The hybrid powertrain is based on Toyota’s 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine, and the combined output of the hybrid system is 243 horsepower and 177 lb.-ft. of torque. Non-hybrid models get fuel economy of 11.8 L/100 km in the city, 8.6 L/100 km on the highway, and 10.3 L/100 km combined. Although the hybrid isn’t as powerful as the standard powertrain, it more than makes up for that with its economy. Despite its size and capability, the 2025 Toyota Highlander Hybrid is rated at 6.7 L/100 km in the city, 6.8 L/100 km on the highway, and 6.7 L/100 km combined. Hybrids have a maximum towing capacity of 1588 kg, while gas-only versions of the Toyota Highlander can tow up to 2268 kg.
Features and technology
The interior of the 2025 Toyota Highlander is impressive and high quality, with plenty of room for up to eight people. The standard specification is generous and delivers far more than the basics. Standard equipment includes heated front seats, an 8-way power driver’s seat, SofTex upholstery, a 7-inch multi-information display, tri-zone climate control, rear privacy glass, and a power moonroof. The standard infotainment system has an 8-inch screen and features wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, SiriusXM satellite radio, wireless device charging, four USB charging ports, a backup camera, and a six-speaker audio system. Higher trim levels upgrade the Highlander to a 12.3-inch infotainment system and an 11-speaker JBL audio system. The top models also feature leather upholstery, heated and ventilated front seats, LED ambient lighting, and a 12.3-inch Digital Gauge Cluster.
Test drive Toyota Highlander in Winnipeg, MB
With its impressive specifications, spacious, high-quality interior, and the option of a fuel-sipping hybrid powertrain, there’s a 2025 Toyota Highlander to suit the needs of most shoppers who need seven or eight-seat accommodation in a manageable midsize SUV package. Why not put the Highlander through its paces on a test drive from McPhillips Toyota here at 2425 McPhillips St., Winnipeg, Manitoba, or call us at (204) 338-7985 to schedule a convenient appointment.