• The Toyota Highlander is one of the best-selling midsize three-row family SUVs in the US.
• I recently drove a 2024 Toyota Highlander Hybrid with all-wheel drive in top Platinum trim.
• I was impressed by its efficient hybrid engine, well-designed cabin and strong build quality.

The Toyota The Highlander is one of the best-selling midsize three-row family SUVs in the US, with nearly 170,000 units sold last year.

For most of the last decade, the Highlander was one of the few vehicles in its segment available as a hybrid. Despite the arrival of new offerings like the Mazda CX-90 PHEV and Kia EV9 In recent years, the Highlander Hybrid remains a very capable competitor.

I recently reviewed one 2024 Toyota Highlander Hybrid AWD in a fully loaded Platinum finish with an as-tested price of $55,478. I was impressed by its efficient hybrid engine, its well-designed cabin and its stellar build quality.

The base FWD Highlander LE starts at $39,120, while the FWD Highlander Hybrid LE starts at $40,720.

The top-of-the-line Highlander Platinum all-wheel drive starts at $53,375.

Here’s a closer look at some of the Highlander Hybrid’s most exciting features that make it one of the most popular family SUVs.