2026 Toyota Highlander Hybrid AWD LTD/PLATFuel Economy & MPG Ratings
Hybrid Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDAll-Wheel Drive
City
35
MPG
Highway
34
MPG
Combined
35
MPG
Trim Comparison
Automatic (AV-S6)
Regular Hybrid
City
35
Hwy
34
Comb
35
Fuel cost: $1,950/yr
| Trim | Engine | City | Hwy | Combined | Fuel Cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Automatic (AV-S6) | Regular Hybrid | 35 | 34 | 35 | $1,950 |
Annual Fuel Cost
$1,950
Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year
5-Year Fuel Savings
$2,250
vs. average new vehicle
EPA Fuel Economy Score: 6/10
GHG Score: 6/10
Environment
- CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
- 253 g/mile
- Annual Petroleum Consumption
- 8.5 barrels
Specifications
- Engine
- 2.5L 4-cyl
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Body Style
- SUV/Crossover
- GVWR
- Class 2-3 (6,001–10,000 lbs)
Source: EPA fuel economy data & NHTSA vPIC. Specifications reflect the most common trim configuration.
Engine & Efficiency Details
Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov
- Engine Size
- 2.5L, 4-cylinder
- Induction Type
- Direct Injection
- Efficiency Tech
- Auto Start-Stop
- Fuel Type
- Regular Gasoline
Annual Fuel Cost by State
Prices as of week ending May 18, 2026 · Source: EIA
National AvgEPA default
$4.490/gal$1,924/yr
California
$5.957/gal$2,553/yr
Texas
$3.888/gal$1,666/yr
Florida
$4.136/gal$1,773/yr
New York
$4.522/gal$1,938/yr
Ohio
$4.510/gal$1,933/yr
Washington
$5.591/gal$2,396/yr
Colorado
$4.618/gal$1,979/yr
Minnesota
$4.344/gal$1,862/yr
Massachusetts
$4.448/gal$1,906/yr
| State | Gas Price | Annual Cost | vs. National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| National AvgEPA default | $4.490/gal | $1,924/yr | — |
| California | $5.957/gal | $2,553/yrHIGHEST | +$629 |
| Texas | $3.888/gal | $1,666/yrLOWEST | $-258 |
| Florida | $4.136/gal | $1,773/yr | $-151 |
| New York | $4.522/gal | $1,938/yr | +$14 |
| Ohio | $4.510/gal | $1,933/yr | +$9 |
| Washington | $5.591/gal | $2,396/yr | +$472 |
| Colorado | $4.618/gal | $1,979/yr | +$55 |
| Minnesota | $4.344/gal | $1,862/yr | $-62 |
| Massachusetts | $4.448/gal | $1,906/yr | $-18 |
Calculated at 15,000 miles/year (EPA standard assumption) using 35 MPG combined. Regular gasoline prices. Actual costs vary.
NHTSA Safety Ratings
Source: NHTSA (nhtsa.gov)Overall Safety Rating
5/5
2026 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER SUV N/A AWD
Crash Test Scores
| Front Crash — Overall | |
| Front Crash — Driver Side | |
| Front Crash — Passenger Side | |
| Side Crash — Overall | |
| Side Crash — Driver Side | |
| Side Crash — Passenger Side | |
| Side Pole Crash | |
| Rollover | |
| Rollover Probability | 16.4% |
Safety Equipment
Forward Collision Warning: StandardLane Departure Warning: Standard
0
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Investigations
Recall History
Source: NHTSA✓No recalls reported for this vehicle.
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