2024 Toyota Highlander Towing Capacity

With seating for up to eight, the Toyota Highlander has everything you need for you and your passengers to remain comfortable on every drive. Even with everyone loaded up inside, you’ll still have plenty of room for cargo on those long weekend getaways outside of Freehold. How much can the Highlander tow if you need to haul a trailer or something else behind you? The Toyota Highlander can tow up to 5,000 pounds! 

Learn more about how the Toyota Highlander hitch and other design features aid in its towing power with Galaxy Toyota. Afterward, visit our dealership to take any of our Highlander models for a test drive and experience its effortless power for yourself!

2024 Toyota Highlander Engine Highlights

Toms River drivers who are looking for a more fuel-efficient option will be pleased to know the latest Highlander model offers hybrid configurations to choose from. The Toyota Highlander towing capacity will vary depending on whether you choose the standard gas-powered engine or the available hybrid engine.

Here are the engine highlights for both options:

Toyota Highlander Gas-Powered Engine Specifications

• 2.4L turbocharged I4 engine
• 265 hp
• 310 lb-ft of torque
• D-4S fuel injection system
• Towing capacity of 5,000 pounds

Toyota Highlander Hybrid Specifications

• 2.5L engine with Dual Variable Valve Timing-intelligent
• Paired with electric motor
• 243 combined net hp
• 186 hp (gas engine alone)
• 175 lb-ft (gas engine alone)
• D-4S fuel injection system
• Towing capacity of 3,500 pounds

How Much Does the 2024 Toyota Highlander Hitch Cost?

You can expect a Toyota Highlander hitch to cost anywhere from $200 to $400. If you choose to have your hitch installed professionally, this will usually add about $800-$900 to the total cost. You can order the perfect Toyota Highlander hitch from our parts store online, and to help you save as much as possible, take advantage of our parts specials!

How Much Does the 2024 Toyota Highlander Tow Package Cost?

The latest Toyota Highlander doesn’t necessarily offer a Toyota Highlander tow package. The only cost associated with towing accessories are with getting the tow hitch and having the tow hitch installed. That being said, you can schedule service with our team if you have your own Toyota Highlander hitch and are ready to have it professionally installed.

2024 Toyota Highlander Towing Features

Toyota Highlander has an impressive level of pulling power, but there are additional features you can take advantage of whenever you haul anything across the roads of Long Branch:

• Backup camera with projected path
• Hill Start Assist Control
• Power-assisted, ventilated front disc brakes and solid rear disc brakes
• Trailer-Sway Control

Now that you know more about the Toyota Highlander’s capacity and accessories, the next step is to visit our dealership to take it for a test drive!

Test-Drive the 2024 Highlander in Eatontown!

Want to learn more about the Toyota Highlander towing prowess as well as its other capabilities? Contact us online or visit our dealership at any point in time to take any of our Highlander models for a test drive!