2025 Toyota Highlander

2025 Toyota Highlander XSE AWD - Captain's Chairs, Blacked-Out Styling, 5,000-lb Towing Capability

The 2025 Toyota Highlander XSE AWD is the sport-styled version of Toyota's popular three-row SUV, and this Highlander XSE arrives at Walser Nissan Burnsville well equipped for Minnesota families. Finished in Blueprint over a Black SofTex-trimmed interior, this XSE is defined by its blacked-out styling - 20-inch black alloy wheels, a black mesh grille, black roof rails and mirror caps, and dual chrome-tipped exhaust that set it apart from a standard Highlander. With second-row captain's chairs, seating for seven, and a 265-horsepower turbocharged engine, it balances family space with genuine sport-tuned character. Features all-wheel drive, second-row captain's chairs, heated front seats, a power moonroof, a hands-free power liftgate, blind spot monitoring, backup camera, wireless smartphone charging, wireless Apple CarPlay, and 5,000-pound towing capability.

Highlander XSE 265-HP Turbocharged Power and All-Wheel Drive

The Highlander XSE is powered by a 2.4-liter turbocharged DOHC four-cylinder producing 265 horsepower and 310 lb-ft of torque, paired with a Direct Shift 8-speed automatic and Dynamic Torque Vectoring All-Wheel Drive with Driveline Disconnect. A sport-tuned MacPherson strut front suspension gives the XSE a firmer, more engaging feel than other Highlander trims, while Drive Mode Select and Multi-Terrain Select add confident traction on snow-covered Minnesota roads. This Highlander is rated to tow up to 5,000 pounds, enough for a boat or small camper.

Toyota Safety Sense 2.5+ Driver Assistance

Toyota Safety Sense 2.5+ comes standard with a Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection, Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist, Lane Tracing Assist, and Full-Speed Range Dynamic Radar Cruise Control to ease the workload on the highway. A Blind Spot Monitor with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert covers the three-row SUV's blind spots when merging and backing out of parking spaces.

• Star Safety System with Enhanced Vehicle Stability Control and Smart Stop Technology
• Backup camera with projected path
• Eight airbags including driver knee and passenger seat-cushion airbags
• Downhill Assist Control and Hill Start Assist Control
• Anti-theft system with alarm and engine immobilizer

Highlander XSE Captain's Chairs and Three-Row Seating

The Highlander XSE seats seven with second-row fold-down captain's chairs and a 60/40 split fold-flat third row, giving the whole family room to spread out. SofTex-trimmed front and second-row seats with heated front seats keep occupants comfortable through cold Minnesota mornings, and a 10-way power driver's seat with power lumbar plus an 8-way power front passenger seat make finding the right position easy.

• Three-zone automatic climate control with second- and third-row vents
• Qi wireless smartphone charging
• Hands-free power liftgate
• Auto-dimming mirror with HomeLink garage door opener
• Ambient interior lighting and second-row sunshades

Toyota Audio Multimedia and Wireless Apple CarPlay

An 8-inch Toyota Audio Multimedia touchscreen with a six-speaker system supports wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, paired with SiriusXM and five USB ports. A 12.3-inch color digital gauge cluster and a leather-trimmed tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel with multimedia controls round out the driver-focused cabin in this Highlander XSE.

Highlander XSE Exterior and 20-Inch Black Wheels

Finished in Blueprint, this Highlander XSE rides on 20-inch black alloy wheels on P235/55R20 tires and wears the trim's signature blacked-out styling - LED projector headlights with black accents and LED-strip daytime running lights, LED taillights, LED fog lights, black-finish roof