The table below lists every trim of the 2025 Toyota Highlander Hybrid with the engine, drivetrain, axle ratio, horsepower, torque, GVWR, curb weight, and payload that go with that trim's headline tow rating. Manufacturers often publish more than one tow figure per truck — a conventional bumper-hitch rating, a weight-distributing rating, and a gooseneck or fifth-wheel rating — so the highest number here is the maximum across all hitch classes the source carries for the trim.

Per-trim breakdown

Configuration Engine HP Torque Axle Tow (lb) GVWR Curb Payload
XLE 4-Cyl, Hybrid, 2.5 Liter 243 175 3,500 4,515
XLE Nightshade 4-Cyl, Hybrid, 2.5 Liter 243 175 3,500 4,515
Limited 4-Cyl, Hybrid, 2.5 Liter 243 175 3,500 4,595
Limited 25th Edition 4-Cyl, Hybrid, 2.5 Liter 243 175 3,500 4,595
Platinum 4-Cyl, Hybrid, 2.5 Liter 243 175 3,500 4,595
LE 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.4 Liter 265 310 5,000 4,332
XLE 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.4 Liter 265 310 5,000 4,376
XSE 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.4 Liter 265 310 5,000 4,420
Limited 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.4 Liter 265 310 5,000 4,453
Platinum 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.4 Liter 265 310 5,000 4,453

How to interpret the headline tow figure

Tow ratings at this level are normally achievable with a conventional Class II or Class III receiver hitch. Always verify your vehicle has the manufacturer's tow package installed if you intend to tow at the upper end of the rating, and inspect the door-jamb sticker for the actual maximum permitted on your specific configuration.

How this year compares to 2024

The 2024 Toyota Highlander Hybrid carried a maximum tow rating of 5,000 lb. The 2025 model carries the same headline figure — manufacturers usually leave the rating alone year-over-year unless there's a powertrain or hitch change. See the 2024 Toyota Highlander Hybrid page for the full per-trim breakdown of the prior year.

Other 2025 Toyota models

The rest of Toyota's 2025 lineup, ranked by maximum tow rating. Click through for the per-trim breakdown of any of these.

All figures sourced from manufacturer documentation. See our methodology for how the dataset is compiled. Always confirm against your vehicle's door-jamb sticker before towing.