Exciting things are on the horizon at McKinnon Toyota — and we got a sneak peek before almost anyone else!
Our team recently attended an exclusive training event to get a first-hand look at the all-new 2027 Toyota Highlander, and we can honestly say this is the biggest evolution the Highlander has seen in its 25+ year history. We love staying ahead of the curve so we can answer your questions and help you experience the latest and greatest Toyota has to offer, and this one is worth getting excited about.
Here's everything we learned.
A New Era for a Family Favorite
For more than two decades, the Highlander has been the go-to midsize SUV for families who need room to grow, room to haul, and a vehicle they can count on. The 2027 model kicks off the Highlander's fifth generation, and it's a big one: this is Toyota's first-ever three-row battery-electric vehicle (BEV) for the U.S. market, and the first Toyota BEV assembled right here in America.
Toyota division GM David Christ put it simply: "This new Highlander is designed to be a stylish, high-tech leader in the midsize SUV segment."
Styling That Turns Heads
The 2027 Highlander wears a bold new look, featuring:
- Clean, sculpted lines with broad fenders and a lower, wider stance
- Full-length LED daytime running lights and Toyota's signature "hammerhead" front-end design
- Flush, semi-hidden electronic door handles for a sleek, aerodynamic profile
- An available fixed glass panoramic roof — the largest ever offered in the Toyota lineup
- Six single-tone exterior colors, including the all-new Spellbound, plus striking two-tone combinations with a black roof
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Room for the Whole Crew
Seating for up to seven (with the available bench seat) means there's still plenty of room for the family, the carpool, or the weekend road trip crew. Inside, you'll find:
- SofTex®-trimmed seating standard across the lineup, with heated front seats
- Ventilated front seats and heated second-row seats available on Limited
- Second-row captain's chairs standard, with a bench seat option on XLE AWD
- One-touch power-folding third row and more than 45 cubic feet of cargo space when folded flat
- 18 cup holders and USB-C charging in every row — because everyone's devices need juice
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Power, Range, and Everyday Versatility
The Highlander goes all-electric for 2027, and it doesn't skimp on capability:
- Up to 338 net combined horsepower on AWD models
- Manufacturer-estimated driving range up to 320 miles on a full charge*
- Standard NACS charging port compatible with thousands of Level 3 DC fast chargers
- 10%–80% DC fast charging in around 30 minutes under ideal conditions
- New Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) technology — a Toyota first — that lets the Highlander power appliances at a tailgate or serve as backup power at home during an outage
*Estimates only; actual range varies with weather, driving style, and other factors.
Tech-Forward, Top to Bottom
The cabin centers around a 14-inch touchscreen, a 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster, and the latest Toyota Audio Multimedia system with AT&T 5G connectivity, wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™, and enhanced "Hey Toyota" voice assistant response times. An available Head-Up Display, built-in Drive Recorder, and Enhanced Digital Key (shareable with up to five drivers right from your phone's digital wallet) round out a genuinely smartphone-smart driving experience.
Safety isn't an afterthought either — every 2027 Highlander comes standard with the newly updated Toyota Safety Sense 4.0, including Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection, Lane Tracing Assist, and Proactive Driving Assist.
Two Grades, Built for You
The 2027 Highlander will be offered in two trims:
- XLE — available in FWD or AWD, with a 77.0-kWh battery standard and a 95.8-kWh battery available on AWD models
- Limited — AWD standard with the 95.8-kWh battery, plus added luxury touches like ventilated seats, heated second row, Advanced Park, and Panoramic View Monitor
When Can You Get One?
The 2027 Highlander is set to arrive at McKinnon Toyota in late 2026, continuing into early 2027. Pricing hasn't been announced yet, but we'll share those details the moment Toyota releases them. Shop our current inventory of Highlander here.Â
Stay in the Loop
We're just as excited as you are, and this is only the beginning of what we'll be sharing about the all-new Highlander. Have questions about going electric, curious about trade-in value on your current Highlander, or want to be first in line when it arrives on our lot? Stop by McKinnon Toyota or give us a call — our team is already up to speed and ready to help.
Stay tuned. You won't want to miss this one.





