- Toyota has unveiled the 2025 Highlander, which features a handful of minor changes.
- The big news is a limited edition that celebrates the crossover’s 25th anniversary.
- Pricing starts at $39,520, reflecting a modest $250 increase from last year.
The Toyota Highlander burst onto the scene at the 2000 New York Auto Show and more than one million units would be sold during its first seven years in production. Now, 25 years later, the company is celebrating the trailblazing vehicle with a new special edition.
It’s based on the Highlander Hybrid Limited AWD and is distinguished by silver accents as well as 20-inch wheels. Customers also have a choice between a Heavy Metal or Wind Chill Pearl paint job.
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The special touches continue inside as there’s stylish Portobello brown leather seats that feature an embossed 25th Edition logo on the front headrests. They’re joined by special puddle lamps and doorsill plates as well as unique floor mats.
Since the model is based on the Limited Hybrid, customers will also find a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster and a 12.3-inch Toyota Audio Multimedia system. They’re joined by a tri-zone automatic climate control system, an 11-speaker JBL premium audio system, and the Toyota Safety Sense 2.5+ suite of driver assistance systems.
Highlander 25th Edition
The Highlander 25th Edition will be limited to 2,500 units in the United States. Unfortunately, there’s no word on pricing yet.
What else is new for 2025?
Besides the new special edition, there’s a revised color palette that now includes Cement as well as the aforementioned Heavy Metal. The XSE Turbo also gains a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster with a Sport Mode startup screen for an “extra bit of edge.”
Furthermore, all hybrid variants now feature all-wheel drive as standard, alongside the newly introduced Beyond Zero badge. In line with this update, the Toyota logo has been standardized across all trims, for a unified look.
Under the hood, there are two familiar engines. The turbocharged 2.4-liter four-cylinder produces 265 hp (198 kW / 269 PS) and 310 lb-ft (420 Nm) of torque. Customers can also opt for a hybrid powertrain, which consists of a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine, three electric motors, and a nickel metal hydride battery pack. This gives the crossover a combined output of 243 hp (181 kW / 246 PS) and a fuel economy rating of up to 35 mpg across the board.
The 2025 Highlander is slated to arrive at U.S. dealerships this November and pricing will start at $39,520 before destination. That’s a slight increase of $250.
