Overview of the 2025 Toyota Highlander
The 2025 Toyota Highlander continues its legacy as a versatile mid-size SUV, offering both hybrid and nonhybrid powertrain options. However, prospective buyers will note a significant increase in the entry price for the hybrid model this year.
Hybrid Pricing Changes
For 2025, Toyota has discontinued the base-level LE trim of the Highlander Hybrid, which previously started at $42,420. The new entry point is the XLE trim, with a base price of $47,470. This increase of nearly $5,000 may influence buyers looking for a cost-effective hybrid option.
Nonhybrid Highlander Trim Levels
Those seeking the most affordable Highlander will find solace in the nonhybrid version. The LE trim remains available, with a starting price of $40,970. Other trims, such as the XLE ($44,120) and Limited ($48,225), maintain stable pricing compared to last year’s models.
However, the sportier XSE and top-tier Platinum trims have experienced price hikes, starting at $47,790 and $53,375, respectively. Notably, the Highlander Hybrid trim levels are now limited to the XLE, Limited, and Platinum, with starting prices of $51,925 and $55,125, both increasing by $2,250 compared to 2024.
The shift towards all-wheel drive as the standard for hybrids reflects a trend in automotive preferences, ensuring that drivers have enhanced traction without an additional cost.
Exciting updates for the 2025 Highlander include a new 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster for the XSE, as well as two new paint colors: Cement and Heavy Metal. To commemorate the Highlander’s 25th anniversary, an exclusive anniversary edition based on the hybrid-powered Limited trim will feature unique badging and upgraded options.
