When this generation finally reached Japan in 2026, Toyota broke with decades of tradition and badged it 'Highlander' — not the 'Kluger' name Japan had used since 2000.
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Toyota HighlanderXU70 · 2020–present
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FactWhen this generation finally reached Japan in 2026, Toyota broke with decades of tradition and badged it 'Highlander' — not the 'Kluger' name Japan had used since 2000.
Trims & Figures
8 published trims in the catalogue. A blank is a figure not recorded, not zero.
| Trim | Years | Engine | Power | Torque | 0–60 | Drive | Gearbox | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XLE AWD | 2020–present | — | 265 hp | 310 lb-ft | 7.2 s | AWD | automatic | $43,000 |
| AWD · 2.4L | 2023–2026 | 2.4 L Inline-4 | 265 hp | 310 lb-ft | — | AWD | Automatic (S8) | — |
| AWD · 3.5L | 2020–2022 | 3.5 L V6 | 295 hp | 263 lb-ft | — | AWD | Automatic (S8) | — |
| Base · 2.4L | 2023–2025 | 2.4 L Inline-4 | 265 hp | 310 lb-ft | — | FWD | Automatic (S8) | — |
| Base · 3.5L | 2020–2022 | 3.5 L V6 | 295 hp | 263 lb-ft | — | FWD | Automatic (S8) | — |
| Hybrid | 2020–2024 | 2.5 L 4-cyl | 243 hp | 175 lb-ft | — | FWD | Automatic (AV-S6) | — |
| Hybrid AWD | 2020–2026 | 2.5 L 4-cyl | 243 hp | 175 lb-ft | — | AWD | Automatic (AV-S6) | — |
| Hybrid AWD LTD/PLAT | 2020–2026 | 2.5 L 4-cyl | 243 hp | 175 lb-ft | — | AWD | Automatic (AV-S6) | — |
Owning one
An estimate, for the XLE AWD trim: fuel on its EPA figure and a dated national price, upkeep on a per-mile average for the kind of car it is.
Owners’ builds
Nobody has claimed one yet.
Photographs
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