2025 Toyota Highlander Newest Technology & Features

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Choosing the 2025 Toyota Highlander is a smart choice for Palestine, Texas, drivers looking for a modern and spacious SUV. With numerous technological advancements in the newest models, you’re sure to be impressed from the moment you get behind the wheel of this incredible Toyota model. Whether you’re taking a trip up to Dallas or spending the day at Davey Dogwood Park, the 2025 Highlander is the ideal ride that will keep you and your family safe, entertained, and on the right track. Here’s everything you need to know about the technological evolution of the Highlander.

Revolutionary Infotainment and Connectivity Systems

Infotainment and connectivity are vital in our modern world, so you can expect the Highlander to offer the tech features you need. The base LE and mid-level Hybrid XLE Nightshade trims come standard with an 8-inch touch screen compatible with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. But you can upgrade to the Hybrid Platinum trim for the larger 12.3-inch touchscreen.

The six-speaker sound system found in the Highlander’s lower trims comes through loud and clear, but the 11-speaker JBL sound system in the Hybrid Platinum model creates a concert-like atmosphere in the SUV’s spacious cabin. Every new Highlander purchased from Palestine Toyota comes with trial subscriptions to connected services, including Remote Connect, Wi-Fi Connect, Service Connect, and Safety Connect. At the Hybrid Platinum trim level, you also get a one-year subscription to Drive Connect, which includes Cloud Navigation so you never get lost on your way to Waco, Fort Worth, or wherever the road takes you.

Interior Technology and Comfort Innovations

Abundant interior technology and comfort innovations make every drive around Palestine an experience worth repeating. This Toyota SUV offers standard safety and driver-assist tech for a relaxing commute, whether it’s to a local taqueria or across the state line to Shreveport, Louisiana. Features such as a blind-spot monitor and backup camera project your path on the screen making it simple to navigate highways and parking lots. With the Hybrid Platinum trim, you get a panoramic-view monitor for a 360-degree image of the area around your SUV, so you’ll never have trouble getting out of Wildcat Stadium after a game.

Toyota Safety Sense 2.5+ is standard across the 2025 Highlander lineup, for peace of mind everywhere you go. The suite comes with a pre-collision system that can detect pedestrians, and a lane departure alert system so you don’t drift into the wrong lane. Plus, three-zone automatic climate control ensures everyone stays comfortable, even on hot, humid summer days in Texas.

A 7-inch digital gauge cluster behind the steering wheel makes it easy to see driver information, including speed, fuel level, and odometer reading. Upgrade to a higher trim to get a 12.3-inch cluster display for a better view. Five USB ports are placed throughout the cabin, allowing you and your passengers to plug in devices. You’ll also appreciate Bluetooth hands-free that lets you make calls and listen to music without taking your eyes off the road.

Hybrid Technology and Fuel Efficiency Advances

Hybrid vehicles are perfect for Texas drivers, despite some of the lowest fuel prices in the country. The 2025 Highlander hybrid comes in two trim levels, offering excellent fuel economy. The base, non-hybrid Highlander gets a combined 25 mpg, which isn’t bad. But the hybrid Highlanders can get up to 35 combined mpg to take you farther than ever before. This means you could go all the way to Dallas and back without having to stop off for gas.

For Highlander hybrid models, a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine is paired with three electric motors, two on the front axle and one on the rear, for a fuel-efficient ride. The system delivers a combined output of 243 horsepower and 175 lb-ft of torque. Use the drive mode selector in your Highlander hybrid model to customize your driving experience. It offers Sport, Eco, Normal, EV, and Trail driving modes to fit any driving situation, from cruising through Palestine to making long hauls to El Paso.

New hybrid Highlanders feature electronic on-demand all-wheel drive, making this SUV capable in any Texas weather. Smooth shifting is made possible thanks to the CVT that glides through the gears with ease. Regenerative braking helps keep the Highlander’s electric motors moving you around Palestine.

Performance Technology and Engine Innovations

Although the Highlander hybrid trims are ideal for those looking to save at the pump, the base model offers more power from its gas-powered engine. The 2.4-liter four-cylinder block pumps out 265 horsepower and a whopping 310 lb-ft of torque. A stop-start system helps make the base Highlander model more efficient, and the drive mode selector has a Snow mode that helps with traction on slick roads. So even though we don’t get much snow in this part of Texas, you’ll appreciate the extra grip when it rains or we do get a little snow.

Other 2025 Highlander features that improve performance include its all-season tires, independent front suspension, and rear spoiler. Additionally, the 13.3-inch disc brakes provide all the stopping power you need to avoid collisions as you make your way around Palestine and beyond. And LED exterior lighting lets you see clearly regardless of how dark it gets in rural Texas.

Find Your New Highlander at Palestine Toyota Today

At Palestine Toyota, you’ll discover a huge selection of 2025 Highlander trims. The starting Toyota Highlander MSRP is an affordable $40,320. You can come by the dealership located at 2728 TX-256 Loop anytime during business hours. Contact us today to schedule a test drive or learn more about the Highlander SUV. Our friendly team can help you find the perfect model for your Palestine lifestyle so you get exactly what you’re looking for in a new SUV. We can’t wait to see you driving around town in this exceptional model in Toyota’s latest lineup.