Toyota Highlander Engines and Transmissions
A Toyota Highlander engine in this generation is mainly about how you want the powertrain and drivetrain to behave. The 2.7 AT and 3.5 AT are gasoline automatics with front-wheel drive, while the 3.5 CVT hybrid example uses a variable transmission and all-wheel drive.
SUV 5-doors — Toyota Highlander Engines and Transmissions
| Modification | Engine type | Engine capacity | Maximum power | Maximum power, kw | Maximum torque N⋅m | Transmission | Type of drive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 AT | Gasoline | 3456 cm³ | 274 hp | 201 kW | 337 N⋅m | Automatic | FWD |
| 2.7 AT | Gasoline | 2672 cm³ | 185 hp | 136 kW | 252 N⋅m | Automatic | FWD |
| 3.5 AT | Gasoline | 3456 cm³ | 249 hp | 183 kW | 337 N⋅m | Automatic | AWD |
| 3.5 AT | Gasoline | 3456 cm³ | 274 hp | 201 kW | 337 N⋅m | Automatic | AWD |
| 3.5 CVT | Hybrid | 3456 cm³ | 284 hp | 209 kW | 337 N⋅m | Variable | AWD |
Toyota Highlander Dimensions
SUV 5-doors — Toyota Highlander Dimensions
| Modification | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Curb weight | Max weight | Ground clearance, minimum |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 AT | 4865 mm | 1925 mm | 1730 mm | 2790 mm | 1927 kg | 2651 kg | 203 mm |
| 2.7 AT | 4865 mm | 1925 mm | 1730 mm | 2790 mm | 1880 kg | 2625 kg | 197 mm |
| 3.5 AT | 4865 mm | 1925 mm | 1730 mm | 2790 mm | 2005 kg | 2755 kg | 197 mm |
| 3.5 AT | 4865 mm | 1925 mm | 1730 mm | 2790 mm | 1997 kg | 2725 kg | 203 mm |
| 3.5 CVT | 4865 mm | 1925 mm | 1730 mm | 2790 mm | 2205 kg | 2844 kg | 197 mm |
Toyota Highlander Cargo Space
SUV 5-doors — Toyota Highlander Cargo Space
Toyota Highlander Trims and Equipment
On the 2.7 AT, Toyota Highlander trim levels such as Prestige and Elegance are equipment packages for that gasoline automatic with front-wheel drive. They usually alter cabin finish and convenience features, not the mechanical layout, so you should not assume the same trims on every other version.