2027 Toyota Highlander in Ardmore, OK

A New Electric Era for the Toyota Highlander in Killeen

The 2027 Toyota Highlander enters a new chapter as an all-electric, three-row SUV built for everyday versatility. Compared with three-row competitors such as the Honda Pilot and Hyundai Palisade, the new Highlander takes a different approach by combining family-ready space with a battery-electric powertrain and Toyota’s latest technology. Within Toyota’s SUV lineup, it gives shoppers more passenger flexibility than the RAV4 while remaining smaller and easier to maneuver than the Grand Highlander.

For Killeen households balancing work, school, military schedules, PCS moves, and weekend travel around Central Texas, that combination can make the Highlander especially practical. The 2027 lineup includes XLE and Limited trims, with front-wheel drive or electronic all-wheel drive depending on configuration. At Toyota of Killeen, drivers can explore how the Highlander’s seating, range, charging options, and available AWD fit their driving needs.

2027 Highlander Interior Specs and Three-Row Comfort

The 2027 Toyota Highlander provides three rows and seating for up to seven with the available second-row bench seat. Standard second-row captain’s chairs offer another useful configuration, with one-touch power-fold functionality that makes it easier to reach the third row. For a young family, that can mean fewer awkward maneuvers when helping kids get settled; for adults sharing the vehicle, it makes moving between rows simpler.

SofTex®-trimmed seating comes standard, along with heated front seats and soft-touch materials throughout the cabin. Shoppers can add features that make longer drives and changing Texas temperatures more comfortable, including:

• Ventilated front seats
• Heated second-row seats
• Available rear-window sunshades
• Customizable ambient interior lighting
• An available fixed panoramic glass roof

The panoramic roof is Toyota’s largest yet, helping the cabin feel brighter and more open across all three rows. Multiple charging points are equally practical when several passengers need to keep phones or other compatible devices powered during a long day away from home.

Cargo space expands as the rear seats are folded:

• 15.9 cubic feet behind the third row
• 45.6 cubic feet with the third row folded
• Up to 80 cubic feet with both rear rows folded

That flexibility gives Killeen drivers room to shift between carrying passengers, luggage, groceries, or larger cargo.

2027 Highlander Exterior Design and Features

The 2027 Highlander introduces a cleaner, more aerodynamic shape suited to its all-electric platform. A streamlined front fascia, pronounced fenders, and sculpted bodywork give the three-row SUV a modern profile, while functional exterior features support everyday use.

Exterior Convenience Features

Key exterior features include:

• Full-width LED lighting
• Semi-flush electronic door handles
• Standard hands-free power liftgate
• Charging illumination integrated into the front lighting
• Five-door Smart Key functionality
• Available 19-inch alloy wheels

2027 Highlander Exterior Colors

Available exterior colors include:

• Midnight Black Metallic
• Heavy Metal
• Wind Chill Pearl
• Reservoir Blue
• Spellbound

2027 Toyota Highlander Electric Performance and Range

Instead of choosing between conventional gasoline engines, 2027 Highlander shoppers can select the battery capacity and drivetrain that fit their driving habits. Toyota has announced four primary configurations:

• XLE FWD: 77.0-kWh battery, 221 horsepower, manufacturer-estimated 287-mile range
• XLE AWD: 77.0-kWh battery, 338 horsepower, manufacturer-estimated 270-mile range
• XLE AWD: 95.8-kWh battery, 338 horsepower, manufacturer-estimated 320-mile range
• Limited AWD: 95.8-kWh battery, 338 horsepower, manufacturer-estimated 320-mile range

Electronic AWD adds a second motor and significantly more system output, while AWD models also receive Multi-Terrain Select and Crawl Control.

Charging the 2027 Highlander

The 2027 Highlander supports several charging options:

• Level 1 and Level 2 AC charging for home or compatible public charging
• NACS DC fast charging, which can charge the battery from approximately 10% to 80% in around 30 minutes under ideal conditions
• Dual-voltage 120V/240V charging cable included with the vehicle
• Battery Preconditioning to help prepare the battery for DC fast charging
• Plug & Charge for streamlined authentication at compatible charging stations

For many Killeen drivers, home charging can handle everyday commuting and errands, while DC fast charging provides another option during longer trips through Central Texas.

Actual charging time and driving range vary based on factors such as temperature, battery condition, driving habits, vehicle load, and charging conditions.

Vehicle-to-Load Capability

Vehicle-to-load technology allows the Highlander’s battery to power compatible external devices with the appropriate equipment. That stored energy can be useful for outdoor activities, equipment away from an outlet, or backup power during certain emergencies.

2027 Highlander Infotainment and Connected Technology

The 2027 Toyota Highlander brings Toyota’s newest Audio Multimedia system into a three-row cabin built for households that may have several people using technology at once. A standard 14-inch touchscreen serves as the main multimedia interface, while a 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster places driving information directly in front of the driver. The system uses a more customizable, smartphone-like layout, including home-screen widgets that can help drivers put frequently used functions within easier reach.

Connectivity and entertainment features include:

• Wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ compatibility
• Dual Bluetooth® phone connectivity
• Enhanced “Hey Toyota” voice assistance
• Available integrated Spotify® streaming and SiriusXM® with 360L®
• USB charging ports in all three rows and dual Qi-compatible wireless chargers
• Available JBL® premium audio with 11 speakers, a subwoofer, and an amplifier

That combination is particularly useful in a three-row vehicle. During a drive between Killeen, Fort Cavazos, school, and evening activities, the driver can keep navigation visible ahead while passengers charge phones and tablets without competing for the same outlet.

Connected Technology Beyond the Touchscreen

The Highlander’s technology extends beyond entertainment, with connected features designed to help drivers manage the vehicle both from the cabin and from a compatible smartphone.

Available Toyota Connected Services can include:

• Intelligent Assistant
• Cloud Navigation with 3D Maps
• Destination Assist
• Safety Connect
• Service Connect
• Remote Connect

Enhanced Digital Key lets compatible smartphones lock, unlock, and start the Highlander, with access shareable with up to five additional drivers. A standard built-in Drive Recorder uses exterior cameras to capture 20-second clips during select events, providing integrated recording without an aftermarket dash camera.

2027 Highlander Driver Assistance and Safety Features

Every 2027 Toyota Highlander comes standard with Toyota Safety Sense™ 4.0, Toyota’s newest generation of active safety and driver-assistance technology. The updated system uses enhanced camera and radar hardware to help detect surrounding vehicles, roadway markings, pedestrians, cyclists, motorcyclists, and other conditions depending on the individual feature and operating circumstances.

Standard Toyota Safety Sense 4.0 technologies include:

• Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection
• Full-Speed Range Dynamic Radar Cruise Control
• Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist
• Lane Tracing Assist works with Dynamic Radar Cruise Control
• Road Sign Assist
• Proactive Driving Assist

These technologies can support drivers across the very different environments they encounter around Killeen. Dynamic Radar Cruise Control and Lane Tracing Assist may reduce the workload on longer highway drives, while Pre-Collision System and Proactive Driving Assist provide additional support when traffic conditions change quickly.

Additional Standard Safety and Driver-Awareness Features

Beyond Toyota Safety Sense™ 4.0, the 2027 Highlander includes additional technologies that support vehicle control, visibility, and awareness in everyday driving situations.

The Star Safety System™ brings together six standard vehicle-control and braking technologies:

• Enhanced Vehicle Stability Control
• Traction Control
• Anti-lock Braking System
• Electronic Brake-force Distribution
• Brake Assist
• Smart Stop Technology

Other standard features provide additional support when changing lanes, reversing, parking, or keeping track of vehicle conditions:

• Blind Spot Monitor with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert
• Backup camera with dynamic gridlines
• Front and Rear Parking Assist with Automatic Braking
• Hill Start Assist Control
• Tire Pressure Monitoring System
• Rear-seat reminder

For Killeen drivers, these features can be especially useful when maneuvering a three-row SUV through apartment parking areas, busy shopping centers, school pickup lines, or crowded facilities around Fort Cavazos.

Advanced Driver-Assistance Features in the Limited Trim

The Limited trim adds or makes available several more advanced driver-assistance technologies:

• Panoramic View Monitor
• Advanced Park
• Front Cross-Traffic Alert
• Lane Change Assist
• Traffic Jam Assist

Explore the All-New 2027 Highlander at Toyota of Killeen

Choosing the right 2027 Highlander comes down to how you plan to use it. Consider whether FWD or AWD better fits your driving, how much range you typically need between charges, and which XLE or Limited features matter most to your household. For first-time EV shoppers, it is also worth thinking through home charging and where public charging fits into longer trips.

Visit Toyota of Killeen to get a closer look at the 2027 Toyota Highlander when it arrives. Our team can help you compare configurations, understand charging and EV ownership, explore financing options, and schedule a test drive so you can decide how the Highlander fits your life in Killeen.

Disclaimer: This content was drafted with AI assistance for initial drafting, reviewed by a subject-matter expert for accuracy, and edited by our team of writers and editors.

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