Bill Estes Toyota
2020 Toyota Highlander
Now available at Bill Estes Toyota in Indianapolis, IN
- Starting MSRP$34,600
- Horsepower295 hp
- EPA MPG20–21 city / 27–29 hwy
- Max Towing5,000 lbs
The 2020 Toyota Highlander is a midsize SUV for Indianapolis-area families seeking flexible seating, V6 power, and useful towing capability. At Bill Estes Toyota in Indianapolis, shoppers can explore how its five trims differ in price, seating, fuel economy, and equipment while considering alternatives from Toyota’s lineup. The Highlander offers seating for 7–8 passengers, a 3.5-liter V6 engine, automatic eight-speed transmission, and up to 5,000 pounds of towing capacity. This page brings together key specifications, trim-level ranges, comparison points, and helpful buying guidance for shoppers researching a Highlander near Indianapolis, Carmel, Fishers, Noblesville, Westfield, Lawrence, Zionsville, or Brownsburg.
- Starting MSRP
- $34,600
- Horsepower
- 295 hp
- EPA MPG
- 20–21 city / 27–29 hwy
- Max Towing
- 5,000 lbs
- Seating
- 7–8 seats
- Fuel
- Regular Unleaded
- Body Style
- SUV
How the 2020 Toyota Highlander Compares With Toyota’s Lineup
Pricing, power, economy, seating, towing, and drivetrain help distinguish the Highlander from other Toyota models in this class. The Highlander’s starting MSRP is $34,600, and MSRP excludes tax, title, registration and dealer fees.
| Spec | 2020 Toyota Highlander | 2020 Toyota 4Runner | 2020 Toyota Highlander Hybrid | 2020 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starting MSRP | $34,600 | $36,020 | $39,800 | $28,350 |
| Horsepower | 295 hp | 270 hp | 243 hp | 219 hp |
| EPA MPG | 20–21 city / 27–29 hwy | 17 city / 20–21 hwy | 35 city / 34–35 hwy | 41 city / 38 hwy |
| Max Towing | 5,000 lbs | 5,000 lbs | 3,500 lbs | 1,750 lbs |
| Seating | 7–8 seats | 5 seats | 7 seats | — |
| Fuel | Regular Unleaded | Regular Unleaded | Regular Unleaded | Regular Unleaded |
Manufacturer figures for the model year shown; a range spans that model's trims. Starting MSRP excludes tax, title, registration, and dealer fees.
Compared with the 2020 Toyota 4Runner, the Highlander starts at a lower $34,600 versus $36,020, offers 295 hp versus 270 hp, and seats 7–8 versus 5. The 4Runner returns 17 city / 20–21 hwy MPG and also tows 5,000 lbs, making it a consideration for buyers prioritizing rugged utility, while the Highlander favors additional seating and stronger listed fuel economy.
Compared with the 2020 Toyota Highlander Hybrid, the gas Highlander starts at $34,600 versus $39,800 and produces 295 hp versus 243 hp. The Hybrid lists 35 city / 34–35 hwy MPG, 3,500 lbs of towing, all-wheel drive, and seating for 7, while the gas Highlander favors higher listed towing capacity and lower starting MSRP.
Compared with the 2020 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid, the Highlander starts at $34,600 versus $28,350 and produces 295 hp versus 219 hp. The RAV4 Hybrid lists 41 city / 38 hwy MPG and 1,750 lbs of towing, so it suits shoppers focused on fuel economy and a lower entry price, while the Highlander favors seating and towing capacity.
Specifications and Configuration
The 2020 Toyota Highlander uses a 3.5-liter V6 engine with 3,456 cc of displacement, 295 hp, and 263 lb-ft of torque. Peak power arrives at 6,600 rpm, while peak torque arrives at 4,700 rpm. Regular unleaded fuel and an automatic eight-speed transmission support its SUV configuration.
Across the five trims, city fuel economy ranges from 20 to 21 MPG and highway fuel economy ranges from 27 to 29 MPG. Seating ranges from 7 to 8 passengers, curb weight ranges from 4,195 to 4,450 lbs, and fuel capacity is 17.9 gallons. Cargo space behind the rear seats measures 16 cu ft.
The Highlander measures 194.9 inches long, 76 inches wide, and 68.1 inches high, with a 112.2-inch wheelbase. Its maximum towing capacity is 5,000 lbs.
Buying a 2020 Toyota Highlander in Indianapolis
Bill Estes Toyota serves the Greater Indianapolis metro area from 3232 Harper Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46240. The dealership offers new Toyota vehicles, Toyota Certified Pre-Owned models, quality used vehicles, and factory-authorized service for drivers throughout Central Indiana.
Inventory changes on a rolling basis, so shoppers can search inventory for current Highlander opportunities. Trade-in shoppers can also use the dealership’s online trade appraisal process while considering their next Toyota.
For maintenance, Bill Estes Toyota’s certified service center provides factory-trained care, genuine OEM Toyota parts, oil changes, tire services, alignments, battery testing, and brake repairs.
What to Weigh Before Buying
Trim selection changes the Highlander’s starting MSRP, seating configuration, and fuel economy. The L and LE trims seat 8, while the XLE, Limited, and Platinum trims seat 7. City fuel economy varies from 20 to 21 MPG, and highway fuel economy varies from 27 to 29 MPG across the range.
Shoppers who regularly tow should consider the Highlander’s 5,000-lb maximum. Those comparing a gas model with the Highlander Hybrid should weigh the gas Highlander’s 295 hp and 5,000-lb towing capacity against the Hybrid’s listed fuel economy, all-wheel drive, 243 hp, and 3,500-lb towing capacity.
