2026 Toyota Highlander · Eight seats

Which 2026 Toyota Highlander trims have eight seats?

Three of the seven trims. Eight seats are optional on the XLE, Limited and XLE. The XSE, Platinum, Hybrid Limited and Hybrid Platinum can't be ordered with them. On those three, you'll need Eight-seat second-row bench. The cheapest Highlander with them costs $46,270. It's an XLE with Eight-seat second-row bench.

Our Highlander data has all seven priced US 2026 Highlander gas/hybrid grades, all four current factory option types and their verified grade restrictions. It doesn't have paint, upholstery colors, port/dealer , fleet equipment, earlier , separately covered Grand Highlander and announced 2027 battery-electric Highlander yet, so something missing from this page may still be offered.

Trim by trim

TrimHow you get themCheapest with them
XLEAdd Eight-seat second-row benchNo-cost second-row bench; three rear rows remain in use$46,270With Eight-seat second-row bench
XSENot offeredNot offered
LimitedAdd Eight-seat second-row benchNo-cost second-row bench; three rear rows remain in use$50,725With Eight-seat second-row bench
PlatinumNot offeredNot offered
Hybrid XLEAdd Eight-seat second-row benchNo-cost second-row bench; three rear rows remain in use$48,020With Eight-seat second-row bench
Hybrid LimitedNot offeredNot offered
Hybrid PlatinumNot offeredNot offered

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The cheapest Highlander with eight seats

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XLE

$46,270

Eight-seat second-row bench

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Vs. a stock XLE

  • SeatsEight-seat second-row bench
    7 seats · SofTex · second-row captain’s chairs→8 seats · SofTex · second-row bench
  • Has AWD
  • No Hybrid
  • No Panoramic roof
  • No Ventilated seats
  • No Surround camera
  • No JBL audio
Drive
Mechanical AWD · controlled rear coupling
Transmission
Direct Shift eight-speed automatic
Seats
8 seats · SofTex · second-row bench
Touchscreen
8″ · wireless CarPlay / Android Auto
Audio
Six-speaker audio
Roof
Power tilt/slide moonroof
Cargo, row 3 folded
48.4 cu ft · row 2 occupied
Cargo, rear rows folded
84.3 cu ft
Third-row legroom
28.0″
Second-row legroom
38.7″
Tires
P235/65R18 all-season
City / highway
21 / 28 mpg · Toyota-published EPA estimate
Towing
Up to 5,000 lb · proper equipment required
Length / height
194.9″ / 68.1″
Fuel tank
17.9 gallons
Ground clearance
8.0″ · minimum
AC outlets
No 120V AC outlet
Climate
Three-zone automatic · vents in both rear rows
USB ports
Five · one USB-A media and four USB-C charging
Hybrid charging
Not a hybrid
Safety
Toyota Safety Sense 2.5+ · driver supervision required

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Lower starting price than the Highlander

2026 Highlander: $46,270

Before destination and options. Cab and body styles can differ. Highlander: XLE · Three-row SUV.

Higher available horsepower than the Highlander

2026 Highlander: 265 hp

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Higher combined mpg than the Highlander

2026 Highlander: 35 mpg

Best combined rating, including regular hybrids.

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  • Lowest listed trim price in each guide, before destination, options, taxes and fees. Cab and body styles can differ.
  • Highest published output found in each guide. This compares available power, not acceleration or the trim you selected.
  • Best published combined rating found in each guide, including regular hybrids. Plug-in ratings and inferred matches are excluded.