The Perfect Driver For The 2025 Toyota Highlander

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The Perfect Driver For The 2025 Toyota Highlander

Posted on January 17, 2025

So you’re looking for an SUV that can handle city streets, weekend getaways and the temperature extremes of Alberta… allow us to introduce the 2025 Toyota Highlander. 

 

This midsize SUV sits between the larger Grand Highlander and smaller Toyota SUVs like the 4Runner and RAV4 and can fit between seven to eight passengers with flexible seating.

 

Picture this: you finish work up early on a Friday afternoon and have a beautiful weekend away with the family planned. The sun shines through your windows, music plays through the multimedia system, and you cruise to your destination easily thanks to Dynamic Radar Cruise Control. What could be better? You can also enjoy a spacious storage area that can fit 453 L of gear and groceries.

 

For the icy winter months, you’ll be excited to know that all 2025 Highlander models now come with standard All-Wheel Drive. The Highlander is an excellent vehicle with safety and driving technologies to make your journey better and safer. 

 

Read further to learn more about the 2025 Toyota Highlander and if it’s the right SUV for you.

 

 

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Meet Your New Favourite SUV: The 2025 Toyota Highlander

The 2025 Highlander turns heads with its low, wide exterior and powerful stance. It delivers great aerodynamic efficiency, and with up to nine colourways to choose from, you can express yourself through the world of colour.

 

The wow factor continues once you open a door and step inside to experience standard 8-way power-adjustable and heated driver’s seats, available Qi wireless charging, versatile cargo space, a 7” Digital Instrument Cluster, a 12.3” Touchscreen Display, and other interior features.

 

Gas Trim Levels

There are several powertrain and trim options available, allowing you to tailor your 2025 Toyota Highlander to your preferences. Gas models come with a 2.4L 4-cylinder turbo engine that delivers up to 264 horsepower and a towing capacity of 5000 lbs, All-Wheel Drive, and an 8-speed automatic transmission.

 

• XLE AWD
• XSE AWD
• LIMITED AWD

 

 

Hybrid Trim Levels

A Highlander Hybrid is an excellent choice for those looking to save even more on gas! These vehicles are designed with a Toyota Hybrid System (THS), 2.5L 4-cylinder DOHC Dual Variable Valve Timing with Intelligence (VVT-i) engine, All-Wheel Drive, and an Electronically Controlled Continuously Variable Transmission (ECVT). 

 

While super fuel-efficient, they still pack a punch with 243 horsepower and a towing capacity of 3501 lbs.

 

• LE AWD Hybrid
• XLE AWD Hybrid
• LIMITED AWD Hybrid

 

 

LIMITED AWD models, both gas and hybrid, have a Platinum package upgrade available. You can also enjoy a new Nightshade Edition package on the XLE AWD Hybrid!

 

Platinum Packages

The Platinum package is a luxury upgrade for gas and hybrid LIMITED AWD Highlander models.

 

It includes:

• Platinum 20” Alloy Wheels
• Digital Display Rear View Mirror with Garage Door Opener
• Heated 2nd-Row Captains Seats
• Birds Eye View Camera
• Platinum Coloured Front Bumper and Rear Skid Plate

 

 

Due to the second-row seating upgrade, this configuration can seat up to seven passengers.

 

XLE Nightshade Edition

Move over “basic” and meet our newest eye-catching premium upgrade! The Nightshade Edition is built on the Highlander Hybrid XLE AWD and comes with premium features and amenities.

 

It includes:

• 18” Black Alloy Wheels with Black Lugnuts & Wheel Locks
• Black Rear Spoiler
• Black Door Handles & Mirror Caps
• 2nd-Row Captain’s Seats
• Black Roof Rails & Shark Fin
• Black Badging Overlays

 

 

This upgrade is perfect for those who want the best of the Highlander Hybrid and a dark and moody aesthetic. 

 

2025 Toyota Highlander Features

Now that we’ve covered the available trims and powertrains for the newest 2025 Highlander models, what are some of its best features?

 

A standout comment we regularly hear from our customers and online reviews is that the Highlander has excellent fuel efficiency for an SUV. So let’s take a look at it!

 

Fuel Efficiency

If you really want to cut costs on gas, the Hybrid Highlanders are a fantastic choice. The average fuel economy rating on the three available Hybrid models is 6.7/6.8 L/100km (city/highway). Moreover, this leaves the 2025 Toyota Highlander Hybrid with an awesome combined rating of 6.7 L/100km! 

 

For gas models, the Highlander has a fuel economy rating of 11/8.4 L/100km (city/highway) with a combined rating of 9.9 L/100km. All in all, the 2025 Highlander is an awesome combination of fuel efficiency, Toyota reliability, and premium amenities.

 

3-Row Seating

The Toyota RAV4 may be the best-selling Toyota SUV, but it may not be an option for large families that need more passenger space. That’s where the Highlander excels! You can sit between seven to eight passengers and enjoy a spacious cargo area.

 

XSE, Platinum and Nightshade Edition models offer seating for seven passengers with 2nd-row Captain’s Chairs while all other models comfortably seat eight. Large rear doors offer easy access to the 3rd row and with 60/40 split fold-flat 3rd-row seats, you can pack all your necessary gear in the 453 L cargo space. Want to make loading even easier? A hands-free power liftgate is an available upgrade.

 

 

Looking for even more storage? The Grand Highlander seats eight and has a trunk cargo capacity of 586 L!  Read more here: 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander: An Off-Roading Dream

 

Safety Tech

The Highlander was built to keep your family safe on the road. Toyota Safety SenseTM 2.5+ (TSS 2.5+) is on all 2025 Toyota Highlander models as well as the STAR Safety System and a standard eight airbags. 

 

Limited and Platinum models can also enjoy technology like Intelligent Clearance Sonar (ICS), where sensors on the vehicle issue an audible warning when objects are detected around the vehicle when parking. Another great feature is the Bird’s Eye View Camera which gives you a live, rotating, 360° view of your surroundings.

 

Safety features include:

• Rear Cross Traffic Braking
• Automatic High Beams
• Lane Tracing Assist
• Left Turn Intersection Support
• Standard Blind Spot Monitor with Rear Cross Traffic Alert
• Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist
• Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian & Bicycle Detection
• Full-Speed Range Dynamic Radar Cruise Control with Curve Speed Management

 

Are You The Perfect Driver For The 2025 Toyota Highlander?

There are many SUVs to choose from, even in Toyota’s current line-up. So, is this the right vehicle for you and your family?

 

Here are a few questions to ask yourself:

• Does your family need more seating and space than the smaller SUVs offer?
• Are you a weekend adventurer and need hardcore towing capacity?
• Do you value fuel efficiency and saving yourself some costs on gas?

 

Then you’re the perfect driver for the 2025 Toyota Highlander!

 

 

Get Your Highlander at West Edmonton Mall Toyota

If you need an SUV in Alberta, whether new or pre-owned, West Edmonton Mall Toyota has you covered. Enjoy the convenience of having the largest mall in Canada at your fingertips while you wait during service appointments, exclusive customer offers through our app, and more! 

 

Let’s get you the SUV of your dreams this season.

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