Model Breakdown: 2027 Toyota Highlander

Meet the Reimagined 2027 Toyota Highlander at Cloninger Toyota

The 2027 Toyota Highlander is an all-electric three-row SUV, combining generous passenger space, advanced technology, impressive electric range, and everyday practicality into one modern package. Whether you're commuting through Salisbury, taking the kids to school, or planning a weekend trip across North Carolina, the 2027 Highlander is built to make every drive more enjoyable.

At Cloninger Toyota in Salisbury, NC, we're excited to introduce this all-new generation of Highlander. Talk with our team today to learn everything you need to know about this 2027 model, including trim levels, performance, driving range, charging capabilities, interior comfort, cargo space, technology, safety features, and exterior styling, so you can decide whether it's the right fit for your lifestyle.

The all-electric 2027 Toyota Highlander is available in two well-equipped trims: XLE (FWD or AWD) and Limited (AWD).

Interior Features and Design

Toyota crafted the cabin of the 2027 Toyota Highlander with busy families in mind. Thanks to its dedicated battery-electric platform, the interior offers a flatter floor and more usable passenger space throughout all three rows. Seating for up to seven passengers means everyone has room to stretch out, while wide-opening rear doors make it easier to load children, assist older passengers, or access the third row.

The flexible interior is just as practical as it is comfortable. With the third row folded down, you'll find 45.6 cubic feet of cargo capacity, giving you space for sports equipment, luggage, groceries, strollers, home improvement supplies, and much more without immediately folding seats. Families will also appreciate thoughtfully placed storage compartments throughout the cabin, while easily accessible LATCH child-seat anchors help simplify installing child safety seats. Premium materials and upscale finishes available on higher trims further enhance everyday comfort.

Interior highlights include:

• Heated SofTex®-trimmed seating
• Panoramic fixed-glass roof (available)
• Heated second-row outboard seats (available)
• Heated and available ventilated front seats
• Ambient interior lighting

Additional available interior amenities include:

• Premium interior trim accents
• Heated steering wheel
• Upgraded soft-touch materials
• Flexible seating configurations
• Open, airy design

Whether you're driving across town or taking a longer family vacation, the new Toyota Highlander provides the versatility today's drivers expect.

Exterior Styling

The 2027 Toyota Highlander brings a fresh look to Toyota's three-row SUV lineup with sleek lines, aerodynamic sculpting, and premium details that blend style with everyday functionality. Every angle has been designed to improve airflow and efficiency while preserving the confident stance drivers expect from a family SUV. Slim LED lighting, a sculpted front fascia, flush exterior elements, and crisp character lines give the Highlander a refined appearance that feels right at home in city traffic or on weekend road trips.

Functionality:

• Roof rails
• Hands-free power liftgate
• Acoustic glass
• Longer wheelbase

Exterior colors include:

• Spellbound
• Heavy Metal
• Reservoir Blue
• Wind Chill Pearl
• Midnight Black Metallic

Everest is also available, while buyers looking for a more distinctive appearance can choose available two-tone paint combinations that pair Spellbound, Wind Chill Pearl, Heavy Metal, or Everest with a contrasting black roof. Additional exterior enhancements include premium wheel designs, upgraded trim-specific styling accents, and model-exclusive design details that further separate the XLE and Limited trims.

Performance Details

The 2027 Toyota Highlander replaces traditional gasoline power with a fully electric powertrain that delivers quiet acceleration, smooth performance, and the confidence to handle everything from weekday commuting to family road trips. Built on Toyota's modified TNGA-K battery-electric platform, the Highlander balances efficiency with everyday capability while giving drivers the benefits of instant electric torque and a lower center of gravity.

Front-wheel-drive XLE models generate 221 horsepower, making them an excellent choice for daily commuting and family errands. Drivers who choose Toyota's dual-motor all-wheel-drive system receive a substantial increase to 338 horsepower, providing stronger acceleration and enhanced traction during rain or changing road conditions throughout North Carolina.

Performance Specs:

• AWD models travel an estimated up to 320 miles on a full charge
• Front-wheel-drive models deliver an estimated up to 287 miles
• 77.0-kWh battery or a 95.8-kWh battery

Charging has been designed to fit a variety of lifestyles. The 2027 Highlander supports:

• Level 1 AC charging
• Level 2 AC charging
• DC fast charging
• North American Charging Standard (NACS) charging
• Regenerative braking with selectable levels

When connected to a compatible DC fast charger under ideal conditions, the battery can recharge from 10% to 80% in approximately 30 minutes. The standard NACS charging port also provides access to thousands of compatible public charging stations across the country, making longer trips easier than ever for owners of the new Toyota Highlander.

Technology Setup

The 2027 Toyota Highlander keeps drivers and passengers connected with Toyota's newest multimedia system, large digital displays, and convenient wireless features that make every trip easier. Whether you're navigating your morning commute, streaming music on a family vacation, or helping passengers keep their devices charged, the technology inside this all-electric SUV is designed with everyday convenience in mind.

Multiple USB-C charging ports throughout all three rows help everyone stay powered up, while available connected services expand the Highlander's capabilities even further.

Technology highlights include:

• Standard 14-inch Toyota Audio Multimedia touchscreen
• 12.3-inch fully digital gauge cluster
• Wireless Apple CarPlay® compatibility
• Wireless Android Auto™ compatibility
• Wireless Qi smartphone charging

Additional technology features include Toyota Connected Services, Drive Connect with cloud-based navigation and Intelligent Assistant, Remote Connect, Service Connect, Safety Connect, Wi-Fi Connect with 5G capability, Digital Key functionality, voice recognition, customizable driver information displays, and an available JBL® premium audio system with 11 speakers for a richer listening experience. Whether you're running errands around Salisbury or heading out on a road trip, the 2027 Highlander in Salisbury keeps everyone informed, entertained, and connected.

Safety Suite

Toyota equips every 2027 Toyota Highlander with an impressive collection of driver-assistance technologies that work together to help increase driver awareness and provide additional confidence behind the wheel. Standard Toyota Safety Sense™ 4.0 continuously monitors surrounding traffic, pedestrians, lane markings, and road conditions, helping support safer everyday driving for busy families.

Whether you're navigating crowded parking lots, merging onto the highway, or traveling through changing traffic conditions, these systems are designed to assist without becoming intrusive. Combined with the Highlander's rigid battery-electric architecture and low center of gravity, these technologies contribute to composed handling and reassuring stability.

Standard safety technologies include:

• Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection
• Full-Speed Dynamic Radar Cruise Control
• Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist
• Lane Tracing Assist
• Automatic High Beams

Road Sign Assist also comes standard, rounding out Toyota Safety Sense™ 4.0 by helping drivers identify posted speed limits and other important roadway signs.

Additional driver-assistance technologies include Blind Spot Monitor, Rear Cross-Traffic Alert, Front Cross-Traffic Alert, Safe Exit Alert, and Traffic Jam Assist, giving drivers additional awareness during highway travel and busy urban driving.

Parking and visibility are equally well covered. Front and rear parking sensors with Automatic Braking help simplify maneuvering into tight parking spaces, while an available Panoramic View Monitor provides a 360-degree view around the vehicle for added confidence when parking or navigating confined areas.

Driver-focused convenience features include Proactive Driving Assist and a Rear Seat Reminder that helps drivers remember to check the rear seats before leaving the vehicle.

Occupant protection is supported by multiple advanced systems, including electronic stability control, traction control, and anti-lock brakes.

Toyota's comprehensive Star Safety System:

• Enhanced Vehicle Stability Control
• Traction Control
• Electronic Brake-force Distribution
• Brake Assist
• Anti-lock Braking System
• Smart Stop Technology

Together, these systems help make the new Toyota Highlander one of the most confidence-inspiring SUVs for families, whether you're navigating downtown Salisbury, heading onto Interstate 85, or taking a weekend road trip across North Carolina.

Experience the 2027 Toyota Highlander at Cloninger Toyota

The 2027 Toyota Highlander introduces an exciting new chapter for one of Toyota's most popular family SUVs. With seating for up to seven passengers, a manufacturer-estimated up to 320 miles of electric driving range, available dual-motor all-wheel drive producing 338 horsepower, a standard 14-inch Toyota Audio Multimedia touchscreen, up to 45.6 cubic feet of cargo space behind the third row, and Toyota Safety Sense™ 4.0, this all-electric SUV is built to fit today's active lifestyles.

If you're ready to learn more about the 2027 Highlander, visit Cloninger Toyota in Salisbury, NC. Our team is ready to help you compare XLE and Limited models, answer your questions about EV ownership and charging, explain available features, and schedule a test drive. Stop by today and experience the 2027 Highlander at Cloninger Toyota for yourself. You may just find that the new Toyota Highlander is exactly what your family has been waiting for.

Disclaimer: This content was drafted with AI assistance for initial drafting, reviewed by a subject-matter expert for accuracy, and edited by our team of writers and editors.

* All fuel economy mpg listings in the content above are manufacturer estimates. Actual mileage will vary.