2026 Toyota Highlander Hybrid AWD LTD/PLAT MPG & Specs — Real Fuel Cost
Quick answer
The 2026 Toyota Highlander Hybrid AWD LTD/PLAT gets an EPA-estimated 35/34 MPG (city/highway) and 35 MPG combined, with an estimated $1,750/year fuel cost and 253 g/mi CO₂. Engine: 2.5 L 4-cyl.
The 2026 Toyota Highlander Hybrid AWD LTD/PLAT with the 2.5-liter 4-cylinder regular gasoline engine returns an EPA-estimated 35 MPG in the city and 34 MPG on the highway, for a combined 35 MPG. This page summarizes the official EPA fuel-economy and emissions data for this configuration.
| Engine | 2.5 L 4-cyl |
| Transmission | Automatic (AV-S6) |
| Drive | All-Wheel Drive |
| Fuel type | Regular Gasoline |
| Vehicle class | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| MPG — city | 35 |
| MPG — highway | 34 |
| MPG — combined | 35 |
| Annual fuel cost* | $1,750 |
| CO₂ tailpipe | 253 g/mi |
| EPA GHG score | 6/10 |
How efficient is it?
With a combined 35 MPG, the 2026 Toyota Highlander Hybrid AWD LTD/PLAT sits in the very good range for fuel economy. That is about 16% better than the typical Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD of its era (30 MPG class average), making it one of the more efficient choices in its class.
Fuel economy and running costs
At about $1,750 per year in fuel (EPA estimate, 15,000 mi/yr), fuel is a major part of the cost of owning the 2026 Toyota Highlander Hybrid AWD LTD/PLAT. Over five years that is roughly $8,750 at today's prices — before insurance, maintenance, and depreciation.
Emissions
The 2026 Toyota Highlander Hybrid AWD LTD/PLAT emits approximately 253 grams of CO₂ per mile at the tailpipe, earning an EPA greenhouse-gas score of 6 out of 10. Lower emissions generally track higher fuel economy.
How to read these numbers
EPA figures come from standardized laboratory test cycles and are the same estimates shown on the vehicle's window sticker. Your real-world mileage depends on driving style, conditions, fuel grade, and maintenance. Use combined MPG and annual fuel cost to compare vehicles fairly.