Toyota Highlander Towing Capacity
When you’re looking for a vehicle meant for adventure that can also keep your daily life in check, then consider sliding behind the wheel of the 2022 Toyota Highlander. If you’re interested in test driving this SUV for yourself, then come visit us at Ira Toyota of Danvers.
Whether you need to move materials for your business from one location to another or are excited to bring along everything to the annual campout, the Highlander can help. With the 2022 Highlander’s 5,000-pound maximum available towing capacity, you will be able to haul what you need to near Danvers, Peabody, and Salem, MA, and beyond.
Toyota Highlander Towing Capacity by Trim Level
The standard engine on the 2022 Toyota Highlander has a maximum available towing capacity of 5,000 pounds. This is plenty enough for:
- A couple of jet skis
- A utility trailer with a few snowmobiles
- A small hard-side RV
- A small recreational boat
If you’re considering trying to lower your carbon footprint on all of your adventures, then consider testing out the 2022 Toyota Highlander Hybrid. This hybrid motor can certainly keep up with its internal combustion cousins with a maximum available towing capacity of 3,500 pounds. This is enough for a lightweight travel trailer so you can explore the wilderness you’re helping preserve.
Toyota Highlander Towing Capacity by Year
|
Year |
Engine |
Horsepower |
Torque |
Maximum Towing Capacity |
|
2016 |
2.7L 4-Cylinder Engine | 185 | 184 lb-ft | 1,500 Pounds |
| 3.5L V6 Engine | 270 | 248 lb-ft | 5,000 Pounds | |
|
2017 |
2.7L 4-Cylinder Engine | 185 | 184 lb-ft | 1,500 Pounds |
| 3.5L V6 Engine | 295 | 263 lb-ft | 5,000 Pounds | |
|
2018 |
2.7L 4-Cylinder Engine | 185 | 184 lb-ft | 1,500 Pounds |
| 3.5L V6 Engine | 295 | 263 lb-ft | 5,000 Pounds | |
|
2019 |
2.7L 4-Cylinder Engine | 185 | 184 lb-ft | 1,500 Pounds |
| 3.5L V6 Engine | 295 | 263 lb-ft | 5,000 Pounds | |
|
2020 |
3.5L V6 Engine | 295 | 263 lb-ft | 5,000 Pounds |
|
2021 |
3.5L V6 Engine | 295 | 263 lb-ft | 5,000 Pounds |
Toyota Highlander Engine Performance
You can’t start a conversation about towing capacity without talking about engine power. The 2022 Toyota Highlander has a 3.5L V6 engine, just like its predecessors seen above. When it comes to engine specifications, this latest powertrain has:
- 295 horsepower
- 263 lb-ft of torque
- An EPA-estimated 21 city/29 highway MPG on FWD1
- An EPA-estimated 20 city/27 highway MPG on AWD1
In general, horsepower means speed and torque means towing power—the higher the horsepower, the higher the top speed; higher the pound-feet of torque means more towing capacity. As you can see from the chart above, an extra 79 lb-ft equates to roughly to an increase of 3,500 pounds of towing capacity.
You’ll also be able to choose between a forward-wheel drive, which sends power to the front axle only, or an all-wheel drive, which sends power to both the front and rear axles.
Learn more about the Toyota Highlander in our library of Highlander reviews.
Toyota Highlander Cargo Space
You don’t buy an SUV just for the towing power, you buy it for all the things you need to keep inside the cabin and out of the weather—like your passengers. Depending on your trim level, you’ll have either seven or eight seats, plenty of room for either your work colleagues on a retreat, or your kids on the morning commute.
When it comes to your interior cargo space, the volumes are as follows:
- 16 cubic feet behind the third row
- 48.4 cubic feet behind the second row
- 84.3 cubic feet behind the first row
Since both the rear row and second row seats fold down, you’ll have plenty of room for awkwardly shaped cargo, such as skis or a snowboard.
Test Drive the Toyota Highlander Today!
When you’re ready to experience the towing power of the Toyota Highlander for yourself, contact us or come and see us at Ira Toyota of Danvers! We happily serve the Danvers, Peabody, and Salem, Massachusetts, communities, so when you’re thinking of upgrading to an SUV, do it with us!
1 2022 projected EPA-estimated mpg rating estimates as determined by manufacturer. EPA estimates not available at time of posting. Use for comparison purposes only. Your mileage will vary for many reasons, including your vehicle’s condition and how/where you drive. See www.fueleconomy.gov.
