Spacious, capable, and fuel-efficient, the 2025 Toyota Highlander is a great mid-size SUV for suburban families. It is built for comfort and adventure, bringing modern tech and flexible storage along for the journey.
5 Features That Make the 2025 Toyota Highlander Ideal for Families
Bold Performance
Toyota offers the new Highlander in two lineups: a gasoline-powered version available in five trim levels and a hybrid variant offered as a separate model. Under the hood, the gas Highlander boasts a 2.4L 4-cylinder turbocharged engine that delivers an impressive 265 horsepower and 310 lb-ft of torque.
Front-wheel drive comes standard, delivering exceptional on-road performance and fuel economy. All-wheel drive is available across all trims and boasts dynamic torque vectoring on select models for improved off-road capability.
Captivating Exterior Design
Made to stand out, the 2025 Highlander boasts a sophisticated exterior design. Sporty features blend with elegant lines, creating a striking visual appeal. Well-placed air intakes add aerodynamic performance, while LED exterior lights, including standard fog lights, illuminate the road ahead in all exterior light conditions. An LED high-mount stoplight integrated into the rear spoiler enhances safety.
Nature-inspired color options allow you to express your personality and make the Highlander your own. Bold hues include Cypress green and Ruby Flare Pearl, a stunning shade of red.
Spacious Interior
Made for growing families, the 2025 Highlander boasts a roomy interior with three rows of seats that accommodate up to eight passengers. The standard fabric upholstery is soft to the touch, easy to clean, and provides year-round comfort. Seven-passenger seating with lavish second-row captain’s chairs is available.
Both configurations have folding rear seats, allowing you to customize the interior space as needed, for maximum passenger capacity or cargo storage. In-cabin storage is also plentiful, with cubbies and door pockets smartly placed for easy access.
Modern Connectivity
Toyota equips the new Highlander with a suite of connected services. Wi-Fi Connect brings in-vehicle hotspot capability, keeping you connected on the go. Remote Connect enables remote vehicle control with the Toyota mobile app, meaning you can lock and unlock the doors, start the engine, and warm up or cool down the cabin with a simple touch.
Other available services include built-in navigation with Google Points of Interest, vehicle health reports and maintenance updates, emergency assistance, and anti-theft systems.
Advanced Safety
In addition to the infotainment and connected services, the 2025 Highlander boasts the Toyota Safety Sense 2.5+. This suite of driver assistance technologies includes anti-collision systems, lane management features, pedestrian detection, and automatic emergency braking, to name a few. A backup camera with projected path is also standard for easier backing in parking lots.
Spacious and versatile, the 2025 Highlander is an SUV you have to try on the road. Visit us at Rochester Toyota in Rochester, MN to schedule a test drive.


