The 2025 Toyota Highlander GLE Hybrid is a midsize family crossover that leans on Toyota’s hallmark reliability and fuel efficiency while adding sharper tech and room for seven or eight passengers depending on the interior layout. The current generation replaces the old V6 with a torquier, more efficient 2.4-liter turbo, and offers a Hybrid that delivers quiet commuting and lower running costs.
2025 Toyota Highlander GLE Hybrid Key Specifications
- 2.5-liter hybrid system with integrated electric motors; combined output ~243 hp
- e-CVT (electronically controlled continuously variable transmission)
- Drivetrain: FWD standard; optional AWD with multiple drive modes
- Gas 2.4T: More efficient than the previous V6 generation
- Hybrid: Significantly better for daily use and long commutes
- Three rows for 7 passengers
- Wireless charging pad
- Optional JBL® premium audio
- Full-speed adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go
- Lane tracing assist, lane departure alert, road sign assist
- Blind spot monitor
- Rear cross-traffic alert
- Available hands-free power liftgate