Does the 2020 Toyota Highlander need premium gas?
No. Regular.
$0extra a year
- Regular listed for the L FWD.
- All 18 trims list regular.
- Premium by choice: $300 more a year.
- 47% of 129 SUVs (2020) list premium.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Premium $0.60 more.
| Trim | Engine | Grade | Mpg | Regular, a year | Premium, a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L FWD | 3.5L | Regular | 24 | $1,600 | $1,900 |
| L AWD | 3.5L 6cyl | Regular | 23 | $1,670 | $1,983 |
| LE FWD | 3.5L | Regular | 23 | $1,670 | $1,983 |
| Hybrid LE FWD | 2.5L | Regular | 36 | $1,067 | $1,267 |
| LE AWD | 3.5L 6cyl | Regular | 23 | $1,670 | $1,983 |
| XLE FWD | 3.5L | Regular | 24 | $1,600 | $1,900 |
| Hybrid LE AWD | 2.5L 4cyl | Regular | 35 | $1,097 | $1,303 |
| Hybrid XLE FWD | 2.5L | Regular | 36 | $1,067 | $1,267 |
| XLE AWD | 3.5L 6cyl | Regular | 23 | $1,670 | $1,983 |
| Hybrid XLE AWD | 2.5L 4cyl | Regular | 35 | $1,097 | $1,303 |
| Limited FWD | 3.5L | Regular | 24 | $1,600 | $1,900 |
| Hybrid Limited FWD | 2.5L | Regular | 36 | $1,067 | $1,267 |
| Limited AWD | 3.5L 6cyl | Regular | 23 | $1,670 | $1,983 |
| Platinum FWD | 3.5L | Regular | 24 | $1,600 | $1,900 |
| Hybrid Limited AWD | 2.5L 4cyl | Regular | 35 | $1,097 | $1,303 |
| Hybrid Platinum FWD | 2.5L | Regular | 36 | $1,067 | $1,267 |
| Platinum AWD | 3.5L 6cyl | Regular | 23 | $1,670 | $1,983 |
| Hybrid Platinum AWD | 2.5L 4cyl | Regular | 35 | $1,097 | $1,303 |
Rivals
| Car | Cheapest trim | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 Toyota Highlander | L FWD | Regular |
| 2020 Ford Explorer | AWD | Premium |
| 2020 Honda Pilot | LX 2WD | Regular |
| 2020 Hyundai Palisade | SE FWD | Regular |
| 2020 Kia Sorento | L FWD | Regular |
| 2020 Kia Telluride | LX FWD | Regular |
| 2020 Lexus RX | 350 FWD | Regular |
What this cannot tell you
Check the fuel door or manual before you fill.
Gas prices and the premium gap change by state.
- 2 or more sources
- 1 source
- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree