only a few simple tools, a Curt 13453 trailer hitch, and a little period of time to install on a Toyota Highlander. The Toyota Highlander model years 202021 are compatible with this trailer hitch and installation procedure.
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A Toyota Highlander is able to tow a trailer.
The Toyota Highlander will almost certainly come up in your search for the best sport utility vehicles (or SUVs), and for good reasonit was designed to comfortably seat 7-8 people and is ideal for daily family activities like going to and from soccer practice and school, as well as a host of other pursuits. Camping is included here.
The Highlander may be the best SUV for you if you own a camper or trailer because it can pull both types of vehicles. Having said that, there are several distinct Highlander models available, and each has a different towing capacity that ranges from 1,500 to 5,000 pounds. We’ve put together a guide below to help you choose the best Highlander to tow your camper, pop-up trailer, travel trailer, airstream, or teardrop trailer.
Can a 2021 Toyota Highlander be equipped with a tow hitch?
The Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver # DT84MR is made to accommodate Toyota Highlander model years 2014 and up, excluding the XSE variant, and will, therefore, fit your 2021 Highlander.
Will the 2019 Toyota Highlander tow a trailer?
Features:
No welding is necessary to attach this fully welded trailer hitch receiver to the chassis of your car. Steel that has been powder coated in matte black is strong, corrosion resistant, and gives off a tough appearance.
Notes for Installation:
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With a full-size spare tire stored underneath the car, the hitch will fitunless the spare is mounted to an aluminum rim, which is too wide.
How well does the Toyota Highlander tow?
When properly outfitted, the 2019 Highlander can tow an astonishing 5,000 pounds. Depending on the engine you select, you can tow a certain amount of weight. And that’s still another fantastic feature of this SUV. A gas engine or a hybrid engine are your options.
Is there a towing package for the Toyota Highlander XLE?
Many people think of a powerful pickup truck speeding down the freeway pulling a massive trailer when they think about towing. The fact is, you can move heavy objects without a pickup truck. If you have the right information, your SUV, crossover, or even sedan (like the Camry) can haul cargo around town safely and easily:
You can’t go wrong with a Toyota Highlander XLE if you need a substantial towing vehicle but don’t want to acquire a pickup truck. The 20142019 versions’ towing capacity even outperforms that of the Tacoma (which tops off at 3,500 pounds). The Highlander’s top trim level is XLE. With the optional towing kit and its V6 engine, it can tow up to 5,000 pounds*. For comparison, the LE trim level’s base engine, which has four cylinders, can tow up to 1,500 pounds.
Three of the most popular items that people tow that weigh up to 5,000 pounds are listed below to give you an idea of what the Highlander’s highest trim level can tow:
The towing capacity of a 2020 Toyota Highlander.
The 2020 Toyota Highlander features an array of powerful and effective components, beginning with a 3.5-liter Atkinson Cycle V-6 engine that generates 295 horsepower, 263 pound-feet of torque, and incorporates a Stop and Start Engine System to save gasoline. Towing-capable Toyota Highlander models will include Trailer Sway Control and be able to tow up to 5,000 pounds of freight with ease. The Toyota Highlander can tow a medium enclosed trailer, a medium flatbed trailer, a medium boat trailer, and more thanks to its 5,000-pound towing capacity.
The 2020 Toyota Highlander Hybrid, which is powered by a 2.5-liter Toyota Hybrid System with 243 horsepower and 35 mpg combined with Electronic On-Demand AWD, is an excellent choice for families looking to improve their fuel economy. In addition to towing up to 3,500 pounds of goods, the Toyota Highlander Hybrid models promise to improve fuel efficiency. This is more than enough to tow an A-frame camper trailer, a pop-up camper trailer, a small boat, or a personal watercraft trailer.
Tow a boat with a Toyota Highlander?
There are ten various trim options for the 2021 Toyota Highlander, including L, LE, Hybrid LE, XLE, Hybrid XLE, XSE, Limited, Hybrid Limited, Platinum, and Hybrid Platinum. However, today we’re going to concentrate on these three:
The XLE has a towing capacity of 5000 lb compared to 3500 lb for the Hybrid LE and XLE models. Since a 23′ boat typically weighs roughly 3400 lbs, the 2021 Toyota Highlander can definitely pull a boat.
Additionally, all three of these trims come with Trailer-Sway Control (TSC), an electrical device that aids the driver in maintaining control of the car under shaky situations.
Toyota Highlander key features
- Safety SenseTM by Toyota
- Star Security System
- Control for Hill Start Assist
- Select Snow Mode + Drive Mode (Eco, Normal, Sport)
- Rear cross-traffic alert and a blind spot monitor are both options.
- All-Wheel Dynamic Torque Vectoring Drive (TV-AWD)
- The Highlander Hybrid achieves a breathtaking 36 mpg in combined driving (EPA estimated)
- On AWD versions, Multi-Terrain Select is offered.
There are four separate settings for increased traction:
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What is the towing capacity of a 2021 Highlander?
The towing capacity of the 2021 Toyota Highlander When properly outfitted, the 2019 Highlander can tow an astonishing 5,000 pounds. Depending on the engine you select, you can tow a certain amount of weight. And that’s still another fantastic feature of this SUV. A gas engine or a hybrid engine are your options.
How can I tell whether the 2019 Toyota Highlander comes with a tow package?
Remove all of the floor coverings on the interior of the back of your 2019 Toyota Highlander to see if it has a towing package with a converter. You will require a flat head screwdriver or a trim panel removal tool with the component number ALL648544.