2024 Toyota Highlander Hybrid

Which 2024 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Should I Buy?

MotorDonkey's proprietary vehicle data identifies every significant version of each model so that you can compare and decide. Ordered by price from low to high, here are the versions of the 2024 Toyota Highlander Hybrid that you need to be aware of, along with our expert analysis and recommendations.

1. 2024 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Front-Wheel Drive

• Base Price: $40,970
• MPG Combined: 36
• Drive Type: Front-wheel drive
• Engine: 2.5-liter inline-4
• Aspiration: Naturally aspirated
• Transmission: CVT
• Horsepower: 243 
• Torque: N/A
• Weight: 4,330 lbs
• Length: 194.9 in
• Towing Capacity: 3,500 lbs

Beyond its exceptional fuel economy, the Highlander Hybrid is notable for providing exactly the same interior space as the regular Highlander despite having to carry around a hefty battery pack. You do lose 1,500 pounds of towing capacity, though, so the Highlander 2.4T could be more your speed if that's a consideration.

2. 2024 Toyota Highlander Hybrid All-Wheel Drive

• Base Price: $42,570
• MPG Combined: 35
• Drive Type: All-wheel drive
• Engine: 2.5-liter inline-4
• Aspiration: Naturally aspirated
• Transmission: CVT
• Horsepower: 243 
• Torque: N/A
• 0-60: 7.3 sec
• Weight: 4,465 lbs
• Length: 194.9 in
• Towing Capacity: 3,500 lbs

Adding all-wheel drive puts a third electric motor on the rear axle to help out when traction at the front wheels is compromised, but you don't get a measurable power boost from the extra motor, unfortunately. We'd stick with the front-drive Highlander Hybrid to save a few bucks and also maximize the vehicle's acceleration, which is adequate at best, trailing that of the non-hybrid Highlander 2.4T by a healthy 5 mph at the quarter-mile.