2021 Toyota Highlander Torque Specifications
The 2021 Toyota Highlander has verified torque specifications up to 263 lb-ft for the components and conditions listed below.
Torque Specifications by trim and configuration
| Trim / configuration | Engine | Drivetrain | Torque | Conditions | Source evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hybrid LE | AWD | AWD | 175 lb-ft | Source configuration: Hybrid LE (AWD). Source table row: Torque (lb.-ft.). The remaining source token(s) (4400) are preserved in the exact quote but not interpreted. | 2021 Highlander SourceBook, p. 46 · verified 2026-08-15 |
| Hybrid LE | FWD | FWD | 175 lb-ft | Source configuration: Hybrid LE (FWD). Source table row: Torque (lb.-ft.). The remaining source token(s) (4400) are preserved in the exact quote but not interpreted. | 2021 Highlander SourceBook, p. 46 · verified 2026-08-15 |
| Hybrid Limited | AWD | AWD | 175 lb-ft | Source configuration: Hybrid Limited (AWD). Source table row: Torque (lb.-ft.). The remaining source token(s) (4400) are preserved in the exact quote but not interpreted. | 2021 Highlander SourceBook, p. 51 · verified 2026-08-15 |
| Hybrid Limited | FWD | FWD | 175 lb-ft | Source configuration: Hybrid Limited (FWD). Source table row: Torque (lb.-ft.). The remaining source token(s) (4400) are preserved in the exact quote but not interpreted. | 2021 Highlander SourceBook, p. 51 · verified 2026-08-15 |
| Hybrid Platinum | AWD | AWD | 175 lb-ft | Source configuration: Hybrid Platinum (AWD). Source table row: Torque (lb.-ft.). The remaining source token(s) (4400) are preserved in the exact quote but not interpreted. | 2021 Highlander SourceBook, p. 54 · verified 2026-08-15 |
| Hybrid Platinum | FWD | FWD | 175 lb-ft | Source configuration: Hybrid Platinum (FWD). Source table row: Torque (lb.-ft.). The remaining source token(s) (4400) are preserved in the exact quote but not interpreted. | 2021 Highlander SourceBook, p. 54 · verified 2026-08-15 |
| Hybrid XLE | AWD | AWD | 175 lb-ft | Source configuration: Hybrid XLE (AWD). Source table row: Torque (lb.-ft.). The remaining source token(s) (4400) are preserved in the exact quote but not interpreted. | 2021 Highlander SourceBook, p. 49 · verified 2026-08-15 |
| Hybrid XLE | FWD | FWD | 175 lb-ft | Source configuration: Hybrid XLE (FWD). Source table row: Torque (lb.-ft.). The remaining source token(s) (4400) are preserved in the exact quote but not interpreted. | 2021 Highlander SourceBook, p. 49 · verified 2026-08-15 |
| L | AWD | AWD | 263 lb-ft maximum value | Source configuration: L (AWD). Source table row: Torque (lb.-ft.). The remaining source token(s) (4700) are preserved in the exact quote but not interpreted. | 2021 Highlander SourceBook, p. 46 · verified 2026-08-15 |
| L | FWD | FWD | 263 lb-ft maximum value | Source configuration: L (FWD). Source table row: Torque (lb.-ft.). The remaining source token(s) (4700) are preserved in the exact quote but not interpreted. | 2021 Highlander SourceBook, p. 46 · verified 2026-08-15 |
| LE | AWD | AWD | 263 lb-ft maximum value | Source configuration: LE (AWD). Source table row: Torque (lb.-ft.). The remaining source token(s) (4700) are preserved in the exact quote but not interpreted. | 2021 Highlander SourceBook, p. 46 · verified 2026-08-15 |
| LE | FWD | FWD | 263 lb-ft maximum value | Source configuration: LE (FWD). Source table row: Torque (lb.-ft.). The remaining source token(s) (4700) are preserved in the exact quote but not interpreted. | 2021 Highlander SourceBook, p. 46 · verified 2026-08-15 |
| Limited | AWD | AWD | 263 lb-ft maximum value | Source configuration: Limited (AWD). Source table row: Torque (lb.-ft.). The remaining source token(s) (4700) are preserved in the exact quote but not interpreted. | 2021 Highlander SourceBook, p. 51 · verified 2026-08-15 |
| Limited | FWD | FWD | 263 lb-ft maximum value | Source configuration: Limited (FWD). Source table row: Torque (lb.-ft.). The remaining source token(s) (4700) are preserved in the exact quote but not interpreted. | 2021 Highlander SourceBook, p. 51 · verified 2026-08-15 |
| Platinum | AWD | AWD | 263 lb-ft maximum value | Source configuration: Platinum (AWD). Source table row: Torque (lb.-ft.). The remaining source token(s) (4700) are preserved in the exact quote but not interpreted. | 2021 Highlander SourceBook, p. 51 · verified 2026-08-15 |
| Platinum | FWD | FWD | 263 lb-ft maximum value | Source configuration: Platinum (FWD). Source table row: Torque (lb.-ft.). The remaining source token(s) (4700) are preserved in the exact quote but not interpreted. | 2021 Highlander SourceBook, p. 51 · verified 2026-08-15 |
| XLE | AWD | AWD | 263 lb-ft maximum value | Source configuration: XLE (AWD). Source table row: Torque (lb.-ft.). The remaining source token(s) (4700) are preserved in the exact quote but not interpreted. | 2021 Highlander SourceBook, p. 49 · verified 2026-08-15 |
| XLE | FWD | FWD | 263 lb-ft maximum value | Source configuration: XLE (FWD). Source table row: Torque (lb.-ft.). The remaining source token(s) (4700) are preserved in the exact quote but not interpreted. | 2021 Highlander SourceBook, p. 49 · verified 2026-08-15 |
| XSE | AWD | AWD | 263 lb-ft maximum value | Source configuration: XSE (AWD). Source table row: Torque (lb.-ft.). The remaining source token(s) (4700) are preserved in the exact quote but not interpreted. | 2021 Highlander SourceBook, p. 49 · verified 2026-08-15 |
| XSE | FWD | FWD | 263 lb-ft maximum value | Source configuration: XSE (FWD). Source table row: Torque (lb.-ft.). The remaining source token(s) (4700) are preserved in the exact quote but not interpreted. | 2021 Highlander SourceBook, p. 49 · verified 2026-08-15 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the 2021 Toyota Highlander torque specifications?
The 2021 Toyota Highlander has verified torque specifications up to 263 lb-ft for the components and conditions listed below.
Where does this specification data come from?
The table is tied to 2021 Highlander SourceBook, published by Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc., and was last verified on 2026-08-15.