Toyota Highlander Hybrid LTD/PLAT MPG by year — every rating on record
The Toyota Highlander Hybrid LTD/PLAT has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 7 model years, from 2020 to 2026. Across those years its best rated version returned 35 mpg (2020) and its thirstiest returned 35 mpg (2020). The EPA record holds 7 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | 35 mpg | 35 mpg | #8 of 92 (92th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2021 | 1 | 35 mpg | 35 mpg | #7 of 104 (94th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2022 | 1 | 35 mpg | 35 mpg | #17 of 126 (87th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2023 | 1 | 35 mpg | 35 mpg | #28 of 139 (80th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2024 | 1 | 35 mpg | 35 mpg | #52 of 166 (69th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2025 | 1 | 35 mpg | 35 mpg | #65 of 192 (66th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2026 | 1 | 35 mpg | 35 mpg | #67 of 191 (65th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The Toyota Highlander Hybrid LTD/PLAT placed highest in 2021 at #7 of 104, and lowest in 2026 at #67 of 191. It spent 7 of its 7 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 7 configurations EPA lists for this nameplate, newest first.
| Year | Configuration | Engine detail | City | Highway | Combined | Gallons/yr | Barrels/yr | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO2 g/mi | GHG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2.5L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (AV-S6) Regular | SIDI & PFI; Hybrid, Hybrid, start-stop | 35 | 34 | 35 | 328.6 | 8.5 | $1,800 | 253 | 6/10 |
| 2025 | 2.5L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (AV-S6) Regular | SIDI & PFI; Hybrid, Hybrid, start-stop | 35 | 34 | 35 | 328.6 | 8.5 | $1,800 | 253 | 7/10 |
| 2024 | 2.5L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (AV-S6) Regular | SIDI & PFI; Hybrid, Hybrid, start-stop | 35 | 34 | 35 | 328.6 | 8.5 | $1,800 | 253 | 7/10 |
| 2023 | 2.5L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (AV-S6) Regular | SIDI & PFI; Hybrid, Hybrid, start-stop | 35 | 34 | 35 | 328.6 | 8.5 | $1,800 | 253 | 7/10 |
| 2022 | 2.5L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (AV-S6) Regular | SIDI & PFI; Hybrid, Hybrid, start-stop | 35 | 34 | 35 | 328.6 | 8.5 | $1,800 | 253 | 7/10 |
| 2021 | 2.5L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (AV-S6) Regular | SIDI & PFI; Hybrid, Hybrid, start-stop | 35 | 34 | 35 | 328.6 | 8.5 | $1,800 | 251 | 7/10 |
| 2020 | 2.5L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (AV-S6) Regular | SIDI & PFI; Hybrid, Hybrid, start-stop | 35 | 34 | 35 | 328.6 | 8.5 | $1,800 | 251 | 8/10 |
What Highlander Hybrid LTD/PLAT fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2026 Toyota Highlander Hybrid LTD/PLAT burns 329 to 329 gallons depending on configuration. Below is what that costs at three pump prices, and how much more the thirstiest configuration costs than the most efficient one.
| Pump price | Most efficient | Thirstiest | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|
| $3.00/gal | $986 | $986 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $1,150 | $1,150 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $1,314 | $1,314 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2026 model year is $1,800 to $1,800 a year in fuel, or $2,250 less than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Across the 317 nameplates EPA classifies as Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD, the median best combined rating is 22 mpg. At 35 mpg the Toyota Highlander Hybrid LTD/PLAT is 13 mpg better the median, which is worth about $680 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD rankings — every nameplate in the class, best to worst.
Other Toyota nameplates
Every Toyota model compared → — all nameplates ranked by best combined rating, with what each one costs a year.