Toyota Highlander Fourth generation
Toyota Highlander (Fourth generation) was built from 2019 to the present. Powertrain: Gasoline: 2.0 L S20A-FTS turbo I4 (2022–present); 2.4 L T24A-FTS turbo I4 (2022–present); 2.5 L A25C-FKS I4 (China); 2.5 L A25G-FKS I4 (Cro…. Battery: 1.6 kW·h Ni-MH (hybrid). Weight: 4145 – 4450 lb.
Composed from the specifications below, so it states nothing the specs do not. Photograph: LuvsMG481, CC BY-SA 4.0 (Wikimedia Commons), from this generation's own encyclopedia entry.
Overview
The fourth-generation Highlander was unveiled at the New York International Auto Show on 17 April 2019. It is built on GA-K platform. In the United States, the fourth-generation Highlander gasoline model went on sale on 18 December 2019 for the 2020 model year. Compared to the previous generation, there is increased cargo room behind the third row and support was added for both Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. In Europe, the Highlander Hybrid went on sale in January 2021, solely with a hybrid powertrain.
Safety
The 2020 model year Highlander was awarded "Top Safety Pick" by IIHS, it received Good ratings in at least six crash test evaluations and it did not receive the higher-tier award as the base trim LED reflector headlights had poor visibility and produce excessive glare.
Source: the English Wikipedia article on this model, CC BY-SA 4.0. Text may be shortened; read the full article for the complete text.
Not yet sourced for this model. Used prices swing with year, mileage, grade and country, so we publish a market range only when it comes with a named source and a date, and never an estimate. For a live figure, use the landed-cost tool with the price on the auction sheet.
- Fuel use (combined)35 mpg = 6.7 L/100 kmEPA fueleconomy.gov, model year 2026, median of 2 listed variants (35 to 35 mpg)
- Fuel cost per 100 km10.056.7 L x your fuel price
- Fuel cost per 10,000 km1005consumption x distance x your fuel price
Costs are in your own currency: they use the prices you enter above.
Who it suits
- High-mileage or city drivers who want lower fuel use without charging.
Check before you buy
- Ask for a battery state-of-health report: the traction battery is the main value driver in a used hybrid or electric car. Battery SOH tool
- Ask for service records: turbocharged engines are sensitive to oil changes and cool-down habits.
- Read the auction sheet grade and notes, and verify the odometer against service and inspection records. How to read an auction sheet
- Run a history check (accidents, flood, mileage) before you bid. History check guide
- Import age rules: this generation already qualifies in Kenya. Confirm the rule for your exact vehicle with customs before buying. Landed-cost calculator
General guidance for this type of vehicle, worked out from its body, powertrain and age. It is not a finding about this particular model; use an inspection and the auction sheet for the car you are actually buying.
Worked out from this generation's production years and each country's age rule. Rules also depend on vehicle type and the month of manufacture, so confirm with customs before you buy.
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Can I import a Toyota Highlander (Fourth generation) from Japan?
By production year alone, Toyota Highlander (Fourth generation) is inside the age window for Kenya. The earliest examples become eligible later in: United States (2044); Canada (2034); United Kingdom (2029); Australia (2044). Rules depend on vehicle type and the month of manufacture, so confirm with customs before you buy.
What powers the Toyota Highlander (Fourth generation)?
Per its encyclopedia infobox, engine: Gasoline: 2.0 L S20A-FTS turbo I4 (2022–present); 2.4 L T24A-FTS turbo I4 (2022–present); 2.5 L A25C-FKS I4 (China); 2.5 L A25G-FKS I4 (Crown Kluger); 3.5 L 2GR-FKS V6 (2020–2022); Gasoline hybrid; 2.5 L A25A-FXS I4; 2.5 L A25D-FXS I4 (China); 2.5 L A25H-FXS I4 (Crown Kluger); electric motor: 2x Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motors NNNN kW 5NM + 40 kW 4NM (hybrid); battery: 1.6 kW·h Ni-MH (hybrid).
How much fuel does the Toyota Highlander (Fourth generation) use?
The US EPA lists a combined 35 mpg (6.7 L/100 km) for model year 2026, the median of 2 listed variants. Your own figure depends on driving and condition.
Answered from this page's own data, not from outside claims. See the sources below.
- en.wikipedia.org (retrieved 2026-10-19)
- fueleconomy.gov (EPA) (2026)
Confidence: single-source (Wikipedia infobox). Specifications differ by market, trim and model year; the auction sheet or the vehicle's registration document is the final word on a particular car.
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