2020 Toyota Highlander Specifications Overview
The 2020 Toyota Highlander is certified across 6 configurations with 2.5L Gas-Electric Hybrid Engine, 3.5L 6-Cylinder Engine powertrain options. Available drivetrain layouts include Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive paired with Automatic (AV-S6) or Automatic (S8). EPA classified under the Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD / Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD / Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD size category. Platform architecture belongs to the 4th Generation (XU70) vehicle family.
Certified Powertrain & Transmission Configurations (6)
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 Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD | 2.5L Gas-Electric Hybrid Engine | 4 | Hybrid Electric Assist | Automatic (AV-S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular |
| Highlander Hybrid AWD Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 2.5L Gas-Electric Hybrid Engine | 4 | Hybrid Electric Assist | Automatic (AV-S6) | All-Wheel Drive | Regular |
| Highlander Hybrid AWD LTD/PLAT Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 2.5L Gas-Electric Hybrid Engine | 4 | Hybrid Electric Assist | Automatic (AV-S6) | All-Wheel Drive | Regular |
| Highlander 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 Small 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
- Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
- Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
- Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
NHTSA NCAP Body Formats
- 2020 Toyota HIGHLANDER SUV FWD
- 2020 Toyota HIGHLANDER HYBRID SUV FWD
- 2020 Toyota HIGHLANDER SUV AWD
- 2020 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.