2012 Toyota Highlander Specs, MPG & Trims
EPA fuel-economy data and specifications for the 2012 Toyota Highlander (19–28 MPG combined) across 4 listed configurations.
Overview
- Body class
- Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD, Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD
- Drive
- Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
- Engine
- 4-cyl, 2.7 L; 6-cyl, 3.5 L
- Fuel type
- Regular Gasoline
- Combined MPG
- 19–28 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $2,400–$3,550
- Configurations
- 4
MPG & fuel economy
City, highway and combined values below are EPA estimates. Where a powertrain has several configurations, the table shows the lowest–highest reported value. Electric configurations use MPGe.
| Powertrain | City | Highway | Combined | Annual fuel cost | CO2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6-cyl 3.5 L · Regular Gasoline · All-Wheel Drive | 17–28 | 22–28 | 19–28 | $2,400–$3,550 | — |
| 4-cyl 2.7 L · Regular Gasoline · Front-Wheel Drive | 20 | 25 | 22 | $3,050 | — |
| 6-cyl 3.5 L · Regular Gasoline · Front-Wheel Drive | 18 | 24 | 20 | $3,350 | — |
Configurations & engine comparison
Each row is one configuration/engine combination reported by the EPA for this model year. Missing EPA values are shown as —.
| Configuration / engine | Drive | Transmission | Cyl. | Displ. (L) | Fuel type | City | Hwy | Comb. | Annual cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highlander 2WD | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S5) | 6 | 3.5 | Regular Gasoline | 18 | 24 | 20 | $3,350 |
| Highlander 2WD | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | 4 | 2.7 | Regular Gasoline | 20 | 25 | 22 | $3,050 |
| Highlander 4WD | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S5) | 6 | 3.5 | Regular Gasoline | 17 | 22 | 19 | $3,550 |
| Highlander Hybrid 4WD | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 6 | 3.5 | Regular Gasoline | 28 | 28 | 28 | $2,400 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the combined MPG of the 2012 Toyota Highlander?
According to EPA data, the 2012 Toyota Highlander is rated at 19–28 MPG combined for its conventional-fuel configurations.
How many cylinders does the 2012 Toyota Highlander have?
The EPA data lists 4 and 6 cylinders across its configurations.
What fuel type does the 2012 Toyota Highlander use?
It uses Regular Gasoline.
What is the annual fuel cost of the 2012 Toyota Highlander?
The EPA estimates annual fuel costs ranging from $2,400 to $3,550.