--- title: "2020-2025 Toyota Highlander Towing Capacity and Specs" description: "The 2020-2025 Toyota Highlander tows up to 5,000 lbs when properly equipped. Fuel tank 17.9 gallons. Curb weight, fuel economy, ground clearance and other key numbers for the 2020-2025 Toyota Highlander, by engine and drivetrain." url: "https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/highlander/2020-2025/specs" updated: "2026-08-20" --- # 2020-2025 Toyota Highlander Towing Capacity and Key Specifications The 2020-2025 Toyota Highlander tows up to 5,000 lbs when properly equipped. Fuel tank 17.9 gallons. Curb weight, fuel economy, ground clearance and other key numbers for the 2020-2025 Toyota Highlander, by engine and drivetrain. **Quick answer**: The 2020-2025 Toyota Highlander tows up to 5,000 lbs when properly equipped, and weighs about 4,145 lbs at the curb. Engine, axle ratio, cab and bed configuration all move the real number down; the door-jamb placard for your exact build governs. ## 2020-2025 Toyota Highlander key specs | Spec | Value | | --- | --- | | Towing capacity (max) | 5,000 lbs | | Fuel tank | 17.9 gallons | | Fuel economy | 21 city / 29 hwy (V6 FWD), 20/27 (V6 AWD); 22/29 (2.4T FWD), 21/28 (2.4T AWD); 36/35 (Hybrid FWD), 35/35 (Hybrid AWD). Fuel tank: 17.9 gal gas, 17.1 gal hybrid. | | Curb weight | 4,145 lbs | | Ground clearance | 8 in | | Key fob battery | CR2032 | ## 2020-2025 Toyota Highlander engines | Engine | Trims | Power | Fuel | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 3.5L V6 (2GR-FKS), 2020-2022 | L, LE, XLE, XSE (2021+), Limited, Platinum; 8-speed automatic with stop-start | 295 hp | Regular 87 octane | | 2.4L Turbo 4-cylinder (T24A-FTS), 2023-2025 | All gas trims from 2023 (LE, XLE, XSE, Limited, Platinum); replaced the V6 | 265 hp | Regular 87 octane | | 2.5L Hybrid (A25A-FXS + THS II), 2020-2025 | Hybrid LE, XLE, XSE (2023+), Bronze Edition (2022+), Limited, Platinum; FWD or AWD | 243 hp | Regular 87 octane | ## Which Toyota Highlander model years does this cover? These specs specifications apply to every Toyota Highlander built from 2020 through 2025, the XU70 (4th generation), mid-size 3-row crossover suv (tnga-k platform). Nothing in this specification changes between those model years. - [2020 Highlander](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/highlander/2020) - [2021 Highlander](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/highlander/2021) - [2022 Highlander](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/highlander/2022) - [2023 Highlander](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/highlander/2023) - [2024 Highlander](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/highlander/2024) - [2025 Highlander](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/highlander/2025) ## What changed during the 2020-2025 Toyota Highlander | Years | What changed | | --- | --- | | 2020 | Generation launch on TNGA-K. Towing: 5,000 lbs V6 with tow package, 3,500 lbs hybrid. Hybrid drops the V6 for a 2.5L four (243 hp net) and adds a FWD option | | 2021 | XSE trim added | | 2022 | Bronze Edition (hybrid) added; final V6 year alongside 2020-2022 transmission complaint cluster | | 2023 | 2.4L turbo (T24A-FTS, 265 hp) replaces the V6; larger 12.3-in touchscreen/cluster available; towing stays 5,000 lbs with tow package | | 2024-2025 | Carryover years; the larger Grand Highlander is a separate model. 2023-2024 cars are in the 25V-595 cluster-software recall population | ## 2020-2025 Toyota Highlander specs: common questions ### How much can a 2020-2025 Toyota Highlander tow? Up to 5,000 lbs when properly equipped. That is a maximum for the best-configured version, engine, axle ratio, cab and bed configuration, and towing package all move the real number down, and the door-jamb placard plus the towing guide for your exact build is what governs. ### How big is the fuel tank on a 2020-2025 Toyota Highlander? 17.9 gallons. ### What does a 2020-2025 Toyota Highlander weigh? About 4,145 lbs at the curb, before passengers and cargo. ### What gas mileage does a 2020-2025 Toyota Highlander get? 21 city / 29 hwy (V6 FWD), 20/27 (V6 AWD); 22/29 (2.4T FWD), 21/28 (2.4T AWD); 36/35 (Hybrid FWD), 35/35 (Hybrid AWD). Fuel tank: 17.9 gal gas, 17.1 gal hybrid. on the EPA cycle. ## Sources - [Toyota technical data, Highlander XU70 fluids & capacities (toyota-club.net)](https://toyota-club.net/files/techdata/ttx/highlander_70u.htm) - [Toyota Owners, 2021 Highlander Hybrid owner's manual, 12-volt battery location](https://www.toyota.com/owners/warranty-owners-manuals/digital/article/highlander-hv/2021/om0e143u/ch06se030405/) - [Toyota TrueStart battery application chart, H6 EFB (gas) / H5 LN2 (hybrid)](https://www.toyotapartsandservice.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/03_Batteries2022_hi.pdf) - [Lakeland Toyota parts, 17801-F0050 engine air filter, 2021/2023 Highlander fitment](https://parts.lakelandtoyota.com/p/toyota_2023_HIGHLANDER/Engine-Air-Filter/14760743/17801F0050.html) - [Woburn Toyota parts, 04152-YZZA1 oil filter element fitment for the 2.4L turbo](https://parts.woburntoyota.com/p/Toyota_2025_GRAND-HIGHLANDER-24L-AT-AWD-Limited-Sport-Utility/Engine-Oil-Filter-Element/49507508/04152YZZA1.html) - [Lakeland Toyota parts, 90919-A1008 spark plug (2.4L turbo)](https://toyotaparts.lakelandtoyota.com/oem-parts/toyota-spark-plug-90919a1008) - [AMSOIL lookup, 2023 Highlander 2.4L T24A-FTS: 0W-20, 5.6 qt](https://www.amsoil.com/lookup/auto-and-light-truck/2023/toyota/highlander/2-4l-4-cyl-engine-code-t24a-fts-g-turbo/) - [NHTSA recall 23V-865, occupant classification sensor](https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=23V865000) - [NHTSA recall 25V-595, instrument cluster display](https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=25V595000) - [ClassAction.org, 2020-2021 Highlander Hybrid fuel tank fill issue](https://www.classaction.org/news/venting-issue-prevents-2020-2021-toyota-highlander-hybrid-fuel-tank-from-being-filled-to-capacity-class-action-claims) - [The Weekly Driver, 2020-2025 Highlander NHTSA complaint analysis (transmission cluster)](https://theweeklydriver.com/reliability/toyota/highlander/2020-2025/) - [Wheel-Size.com, 2023 Toyota Highlander OE fitments](https://www.wheel-size.com/size/toyota/highlander/2023/) - [fueleconomy.gov, 2021 / 2023 Highlander EPA ratings](https://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/bymodel/2023_Toyota_Highlander.shtml) ## Other Toyota Highlander generations - [2014-2019 Toyota Highlander specs](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/highlander/2014-2019/specs) - [2012-2013 Toyota Highlander specs](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/highlander/2012-2013/specs) Or [compare all generations](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/highlander/specs). ## More for the 2020-2025 Toyota Highlander - [Oil & filter](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/highlander/2020-2025/oil) - [Battery](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/highlander/2020-2025/battery) - [Tires & wheels](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/highlander/2020-2025/tires) - [Wiper blades](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/highlander/2020-2025/wipers) - [Air & cabin filters](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/highlander/2020-2025/filters) - [Bulbs](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/highlander/2020-2025/bulbs) - [Brakes](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/highlander/2020-2025/brakes) - [Fluids](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/highlander/2020-2025/fluids) - [Service schedule](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/highlander/2020-2025/service-schedule) - [Problems & reliability](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/highlander/2020-2025/common-problems) - [Oil light reset](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/highlander/2020-2025/oil-reset) - [Key fob battery](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/highlander/2020-2025/key-fob-battery) Specifications vary with engine option, production date, and market.