2027 Toyota Highlander EV

[E365]

2027 Toyota Highlander EV

- 3 rows
- FWD or AWD
- 77.0 kWh or 95.8 kWh USA-assembled battery option
- 320 mile estimated range
- Up to 338 HP / 323 lb-ft
- NACS/J3400 port
- V2L capable
- Assembled in USA
- 10-80% charging around 30 minutes

https://pressroom.toyota.com/elevat...n-the-next-generation-2027-toyota-highlander/

 

[dogememe]

Now THAT is a Toyota I’d actually be interested in if it was in the budget. I don’t think I’ve ever said that about a Toyota product.

Although I’d want the features I’m used to in my Tesla like phone as a key, a good mobile app, and seamless route planning. And FSD but it’s Toyota so one thing at a time…

Tesla, are you listening? We need a normal looking boxy three-row SUV on the Cybertruck platform.

 

[JeffKeryk]

What's a hot little number like this go for?

 

[The Critic]

It looks like a Toyota bZ4x and BMW iX had a kid.

 

[Oldwolf]

It looks like a Toyota bZ4x and BMW iX had a kid.

...a BIG kid...

 

[Greenbeforeblue]

Range at 0F using cabin heater, window defrosters and at highway speeds?

 

[trd1zz]

Am I reading this right that Highlander is EV only now? WTH Toyota?

 

[PWMDMD]

Am I reading this right that Highlander is EV only now? WTH Toyota?

Is this (EV) the ONLY new Highlander that is going to be released or is this just the first of the new releases and it just happens to be the EV? If this it, it's an absolutely silly decision for so many reasons.

 

[rijndael]

The reports I've read said EV Only.

 

[PWMDMD]

The reports I've read said EV Only.I just don't understand what Toyota is doing the past few years.

I just don't understand Toyota's decisions lately. This move alienates their traditional customers, most of whom do not want an EV, myself included.

 

[The Critic]

I just don't understand Toyota's decisions lately. This move alienates their traditional customers, most of whom do not want an EV, myself included.

They needed a legitimate competitor to the EV9 and EX90.

Grand Highlander will be their gas/hybrid entry in that segment.

 

[rijndael]

This move alienates their traditional customers, most of whom do not want an EV, myself included.

As a current Highlander owner, I don't want this new Highlander.

 

[Pablo]

I'm interested. Wife will say "too big"

 

[dogememe]

Am I reading this right that Highlander is EV only now? WTH Toyota?

Ok so you don’t want EV they have RAV4 and Grand Highlander and 4Runner, as well as Lexus models. You’ll be OK!

 

[alarmguy]

Is this (EV) the ONLY new Highlander that is going to be released or is this just the first of the new releases and it just happens to be the EV? If this it, it's an absolutely silly decision for so many reasons.

I believe this is a NEW EV only release. There are comments in the media or Toyota themselves, it was designed from the ground up as an EV. Toyota has still more to release on the vehicle but I am almost 100% certain of this.

 

[E365]

The EV powertrain will be a massive upgrade. Their 2.4/2.5 & auto/CVT combos are pretty terrible. Rough, loud, inefficient, slow, sloppy transmissions, high maintenance, etc.

 

[The Critic]

There are comments in the media or Toyota themselves, it was designed from the ground up as an EV.

It is probably the new redesign of TNGA GA-K, which is also being featured in the 2026+ ES350e/500e.

 

[jghall00]

The EV powertrain will be a massive upgrade. Their 2.4/2.5 & auto/CVT combos are pretty terrible. Rough, loud, inefficient, slow, sloppy transmissions, high maintenance, etc.

I had a Highlander as a loaner a few years back. It was definitely in the running for the most sluggish powertrain I've ever experienced. That thing was dangerously slow with the 2.7 liter hauling two people. I couldn't even conceive of driving it with a full contingent of people.

 

[trd1zz]

The EV powertrain will be a massive upgrade. Their 2.4/2.5 & auto/CVT combos are pretty terrible. Rough, loud, inefficient, slow, sloppy transmissions, high maintenance, etc.

Or they could just go back to the 2GR...

 

[trd1zz]

Ok so you don’t want EV they have RAV4 and Grand Highlander and 4Runner, as well as Lexus models. You’ll be OK!

RAV4 was ruined well over a decade ago. Toyota needs to start coming up with new vehicle names instead of reusing and tarnishing the reputation of previous nameplates.