2026 Toyota Highlander
MSRP: $45,870[a]
Passenger: 8
Cargo Space: 84.3 cu.ft.
Screen Size: 12.3 inches
The Toyota Highlander has gained a reputation over the years as a reliable, feature-rich, and innovative family SUV, and the latest year is no exception to that trend. With a spacious interior, innovative technology, and driver-assistance features, the 2026 Toyota Highlander is an SUV for the modern driver.
The 2026 Highlander continues the vehicle's tradition of innovation, with a suite of intuitive technology features that make it a great experience for drivers and passengers alike. The powerful engine gives you a smooth driving experience behind the wheel. The spacious interior is comfortable and roomy, and advanced safety features help keep you and your family safe on the road.
This all adds up to a serious competitor in the SUV segment. The 2026 Toyota Highlander delivers everything you expect from a modern SUV, with Toyota's exceptional commitment to innovative technology and a practical, comfortable design.
Let's take a closer look at everything that makes the 2026 Highlander a great choice for drivers like you.
Performance and Capability Overview
The 2026 Highlander boasts powerful specs and performance that make it a strong contender among the wide range of SUVs available on the market right now. Fast, smooth, and powerful, drivers get a great experience whenever they're behind the wheel of the Highlander, while passengers enjoy a smooth ride, making for a vehicle that feels great for everyone.
Confident Handling in All Conditions
With all-wheel drive standard, the 2026 Highlander delivers smooth, reliable handling no matter the weather or driving terrain. A powerful 2.4L turbocharged four-cylinder engine delivers plenty of power and performance. And with its smooth handling, the 2026 Highlander is an SUV that feels great whether you're behind the wheel or just a passenger.
Capability for Work and Adventure
With up to 5,000 lbs of towing capacity, the 2026 Highlander is powerful enough to be a great choice for long road trips or outdoor adventures. Towing a camper, a trailer, or anything else is no trouble at all for the Highlander. And with its impressive fuel economy, the Highlander can keep you going for plenty of time, whether you're in the city, driving long stretches of highway, or taking the family out on an exciting journey.
Exterior Design and Interior Comfort Overview
With plenty of power under the hood and a smooth, responsive driving experience, the 2026 Highlander is an SUV that feels great to drive. But Toyota didn't just focus on providing an excellent-feeling SUV; they made sure to deliver one that looks just as great as it drives, both on the inside and the outside.
Sleek Exterior Styling and Color Options
On the outside, the sleek, simple design gives you a modern silhouette that looks great both on the road and in your driveway. With five exterior paint colors to choose from, the Highlander offers plenty of options to ensure you get the style and look you want. From the sleek white of Wind Chill Pearl to the bold Ruby Flare Pearl, you can choose a Highlander that matches your style.
Comfort, Space, and Everyday Versatility
On the inside, the Highlander was designed with one goal in mind: comfort. High-quality materials throughout the cabin give you a comfortable experience whenever you get inside your Highlander. And with three rows of spacious, comfortable seating, the Highlander has all the room you need for you and your passengers to get around in comfort and style.
Meanwhile, the spacious trunk, coupled with the foldable third-row seating, gives you an SUV with all the room you need for any cargo you may be carrying. With a total of 84.3 cu.ft. with all rear seats folded down, the Highlander is the perfect choice for any driver who expects to be carrying lots of cargo.
Put it all together, and what you get is an SUV that looks every bit as good as it drives. From the sleek exterior with its bold paint options to the spacious, comfortable interior with plenty of room for you, your passengers, and your cargo, the 2026 Highlander delivers performance and quality in a package that looks great no matter the situation.
Cutting-Edge Technology in the Highlander
The 2026 Highlander already has a lot going for it. This is an SUV that looks great, drives great, and offers plenty of room for passengers or cargo alike, designed to deliver the comfort and performance you expect as a modern driver. But it doesn't stop there. Toyota has built the Highlander with innovation in mind, and that extends to every part of the vehicle.
With the 2026 model, Toyota delivers a host of infotainment and safety features, bringing you a cutting-edge SUV that's packed full of modern technology, giving you an experience that's as advanced and powerful as the Highlander itself is. It was built from the ground up for the modern driver.
Smart Displays and Easy Access to Information
A bright, clear, and responsive touchscreen interface sits cleanly in the dashboard. Starting trims are equipped with an eight-inch infotainment display, while higher trims expand the screen to up to 12.3 inches. You'll be able to access all your apps, media, navigation, and more right from the driver's seat, helping you stay connected, informed, and in control without taking your focus off the road.
You'll also discover a seven-inch Multi-Information Display, which shows real-time driving stats and key vehicle information at a glance, helping you stay informed and in control while on the road.
Seamless Connectivity and Premium Audio
With support for smartphone integration through Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, it's easy to connect your device to the intuitive touchscreen interface. This gives you quick access to your apps, media, and navigation in a simple, user-friendly way that makes every drive—or ride in the Highlander—more enjoyable and convenient.
Once you have all your devices connected, the powerful sound system means your music, podcasts, and other media sound better than ever in your Highlander. On the entry-level trims, a six-speaker audio system comes standard, while higher trims are equipped with an 11-speaker JBL Premium Audio with a subwoofer and amplifier, giving you an amazing listening experience while on any drive.
Advanced Safety Features in the 2026 Toyota Highlander
All that innovative technology doesn't just stop at providing comfort and entertainment during your drive, either. With the 2026 Toyota Highlander, you get advanced safety features and modern technology that come standard across all trims, helping keep you and your family protected on every drive—whether you're in the city, on the highway, or off the beaten path.
This top-quality, modern safety is thanks to Toyota Safety Sense 2.5, which comes standard on the 2026 Toyota Highlander. This suite of advanced safety tools comes packed with features and technology designed to help protect you, your passengers, and your vehicle from a wide range of hazards you may encounter while behind the wheel.
Smart Driver Assistance Features
Several advanced driver-assistance features help ensure a smooth, safe driving experience at all times. The Toyota Safety Sense 2.5 includes:
- Lane Departure Alerts with Steering Assist: This detects lane markings and warns you when you unknowingly drift over them, while the steering assist system helps keep your vehicle stable and centered in the lane at all times.
- Road Sign Assist: This feature detects speed limits, stop signs, and other road signs, displaying them on the dashboard.
- Lane Tracing Assist: This works hand in hand with powerful radar-assisted cruise control. You get a system that helps keep your vehicle safe, centered, and secure while it gets you where you need to go.
- Automatic High Beams: Help make sure you have clear visibility when driving at night.
- Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection: Detects pedestrians, hazards, and other vehicles to alert you and even apply the automatic emergency brake to avoid a collision.
The 2026 Highlander is always working with you to watch for potential dangers on the road and keep you and your passengers safe.
Get Your 2026 Toyota Highlander Today
With the 2026 model, the Toyota Highlander continues to prove itself one of the most reliable and feature-rich SUVs on the market. Packed full of advanced technology, with strong performance and a smooth drive, all wrapped up in a sleek and stylish package, the 2026 Highlander is an SUV with something to offer any driver.
Whether you're a young professional looking for a reliable, spacious vehicle with plenty of cargo room or you need a dependable family SUV for daily commutes and memorable vacations, the 2026 Highlander is an excellent choice for the job. Smooth to drive, comfortable for passengers, and packed full of features, the Highlander can handle anything you throw at it.
When you're ready to get your next SUV, see us at Toyota of Bowling Green and bring home your new 2026 Toyota Highlander. Take one for a drive today and see for yourself why the Highlander is one of Toyota’s flagship offerings and why the 2026 model stands out as one of the strongest new contenders on the market.