2019 Toyota Highlander Specifications Overview
The 2019 Toyota Highlander is certified across 8 configurations with 3.5L Gas-Electric Hybrid Engine, 3.5L 6-Cylinder Engine, 2.7L 4-Cylinder Engine powertrain options. Available drivetrain layouts include All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive paired with Automatic (AV-S6) or Automatic (S8) or Automatic (S6). EPA classified under the Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD / Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD size category. Platform architecture belongs to the 3rd Generation (XU50) vehicle family.
Certified Powertrain & Transmission Configurations (8)
Official laboratory certification specifications for each factory engine, transmission, and drivetrain permutation
| Configuration / Model | Engine & Displacement | Cylinders | Induction / Tech | Transmission | Drivetrain | Fuel System |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highlander Hybrid AWD LE Plus Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 3.5L Gas-Electric Hybrid Engine | 6 | Hybrid Electric Assist | Automatic (AV-S6) | All-Wheel Drive | Regular |
| Highlander Hybrid AWD Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 3.5L Gas-Electric Hybrid Engine | 6 | Hybrid Electric Assist | Automatic (AV-S6) | All-Wheel Drive | Regular |
| Highlander LE/XLE/SE/LTD Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD | 3.5L 6-Cylinder Engine | 6 | Naturally Aspirated | Automatic (S8) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular |
| Highlander Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD | 3.5L 6-Cylinder Engine | 6 | Naturally Aspirated | Automatic (S8) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular |
| Highlander AWD LE Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 3.5L 6-Cylinder Engine | 6 | Naturally Aspirated | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | Regular |
| Highlander Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD | 2.7L 4-Cylinder Engine | 4 | Naturally Aspirated | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular |
| Highlander AWD Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 3.5L 6-Cylinder Engine | 6 | Naturally Aspirated | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | Regular |
| Highlander AWD Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 3.5L 6-Cylinder Engine | 6 | Naturally Aspirated | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | Regular |
Regulatory Classification & Safety Architecture
Federal classification standards and standard active driver assistance system capabilities
EPA Regulatory Size Class
- Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
- Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
NHTSA NCAP Body Formats
- 2019 Toyota Highlander SUV FWD
- 2019 Toyota Highlander SUV AWD
- 2019 Toyota Highlander Hybrid SUV AWD
Active Safety Technology
Evaluated under federal safety compliance standards.
Powertrain, transmission, drivetrain, and regulatory classification specifications on this page are derived directly from the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) official laboratory certification registries.
Local Production Store Compiled: August 2026 • Deterministic Audited Dataset • Zero Dynamic External API Runtime Latency.