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Toyota Highlander Sales Figures

Toyota Highlander

Here you will find monthly and yearly Canadian, Chinese, European and U.S. sales figures for the Toyota Highlander. The Toyota Highlander is a mid-size crossover SUV that has been a part of Toyota’s lineup since it was first introduced in 2000. Known for its reliability, comfort, and family-friendly features, the Highlander has become one of the more popular SUVs in its segment. The Toyota Highlander has undergone various redesigns and updates throughout its production. The fourth generation, introduced in 2019 for the 2020 model year, brought notable changes in design, technology, and powertrain options, including the enhanced hybrid version.

Toyota Highlander Overview

The Toyota Highlander is a mid-size crossover SUV that has been in production since 2000. It is known for its comfortable ride, spacious interior, and long list of standard features. The Highlander is available in six trims: LE, LE Plus, XLE, Limited, Platinum, and TRD Off-Road. The LE is the base trim and comes standard with features such as a 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system, a rearview camera, Bluetooth, and a six-speaker sound system.

The LE Plus trim adds features such as a power liftgate, a JBL sound system, and heated front seats. The XLE trim adds features such as a panoramic sunroof, a wireless charging pad, and a JBL sound system with 11 speakers. The Limited trim adds features such as a heated steering wheel, a head-up display, and a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster. The Platinum trim adds features such as a 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system, a JBL sound system with 19 speakers, and a panoramic sunroof with a power tilt and slide feature. The TRD Off-Road trim adds features such as a sport-tuned suspension, a locking rear differential, and all-terrain tires.

All Highlanders are powered by a 3.5L V6 engine that produces 295 horsepower and 263 lb-ft of torque. It is mated to an eight-speed automatic transmission. The Highlander gets an EPA-estimated 21 mpg in the city and 29 mpg on the highway. The Highlander has a spacious interior for its size and can seat up to eight passengers. It has a cargo capacity of 16.9 cubic feet behind the third row, 48.4 cubic feet with the third row folded down, and 94.7 cubic feet with the second and third rows folded down.

Toyota Highlander Sales Figures

Toyota Highlander U.S Sales Data & Charts

US Monthly Sales

US Annual Sales

Year Sales Units
2005 137,409
2006 129,794
2007 127,878
2008 104,661
2009 83,118
2010 92,121
2011 101,252
2012 121,054
2013 127,572
2014 146,127
2015 158,915
2016 191,379
2017 215,775
2018 244,511
2019 239,437
2020 212,276
2021 264,128
2022 222,805
2023 171,289
2024 20,495

US Annual Growth

Toyota Highlander Canada Sales Data & Charts

Canada Annual Sales

Year Sales Units
2012 6,851
2013 7,648
2014 9,749
2015 10,412
2016 12,964
2017 15,259
2018 14,640
2019 13,811
2020 16,457
2021 19,885
2022 9,328

Canada Annual Growth

Toyota Highlander China Sales Data & Charts

Monthly and annual sales figures for the Toyota Highlander in China. The Toyota Highlander is built in China by the GAC-Toyota Joint Venture. In 2021, Toyota also launched the Crown Kluger, which is a clone of the Highlander which is produced by the FAW-Toyota JV.

China Annual Sales

Year Sales Units
2001 86,699
2002 113,134
2003 120,174
2004 133,077
2005 137,409
2006 129,794
2007 127,878
2008 104,661
2009 83,118
2010 92,121
2011 101,252
2012 121,054
2013 127,572
2014 146,127
2015 158,915
2016 191,379
2017 215,775
2018 244,511
2019 239,437
2020 212,276
2021 264,128
2022 83,311

China Annual Growth

Toyota Highlander Generations

First Generation (2000-2007)

The first generation Highlander was based on the Toyota Camry platform and was available in two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive. It was powered by a 3.3L V6 engine that produced 210 horsepower and 212 lb-ft of torque. It was available in three trim levels: LE, XLE, and Limited.

Second Generation (2008-2013)

The second generation Highlander was based on the Toyota K platform and was available in two-wheel drive or all-wheel drive. It was powered by a 3.5L V6 engine that produced 270 horsepower and 248 lb-ft of torque. It was available in four trim levels: LE, LE Plus, XLE, and Limited.

Third Generation (2014-2020)

The third generation Highlander was based on the Toyota New Global Architecture (TNGA) K platform and was available in two-wheel drive or all-wheel drive. It was powered by a 3.5L V6 engine that produced 295 horsepower and 263 lb-ft of torque. It was available in six trim levels: LE, LE Plus, XLE, Limited, Platinum, and TRD Off-Road.

Fourth Generation (2021-present)

The fourth generation Highlander is based on the Toyota TNGA-K platform and is available in two-wheel drive or all-wheel drive. It is powered by a 3.5L V6 engine that produces 295 horsepower and 263 lb-ft of torque. It is available in six trim levels: LE, LE Plus, XLE, Limited, Platinum, and XSE.