Toyota Confirms The 2027 Highlander Is Powered Up And Ready To Rock
Toyota has officially confirmed the next-generation Highlander will debut as a fully electric, three-row model for the 2027 model year.
Toyota dropped the confirmation ahead of the vehicle’s full reveal with a short teaser video that removes much of the remaining guesswork. While the clip stops short of showing the entire vehicle, it clearly displays the Highlander badge alongside Toyota’s BEV emblem and an AWD logo, confirming both an all-electric drivetrain and all-wheel-drive capability.
The brief teaser builds on earlier previews that showed the SUV’s rear profile and a view forward from the third row, strongly pointing to a true three-row layout. Together, the details make it clear that Toyota plans to carry the Highlander name into its next phase of electrification rather than retiring it.
The electric Highlander appears closely related to the bZ5X concept Toyota previously hinted at, hinting that the automaker is moving away from its bZ naming strategy.
Full details—including styling, specifications, range targets, and market positioning—will be revealed during Toyota’s official launch event scheduled for Tuesday evening at 9:30 p.m. EST.
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