Afghanistan, Feb. 11 -- Toyota Motor Corporation has unveiled the 2027 Highlander as a fully electric vehicle, marking a dramatic shift for the nameplate that has defined family transportation for 25 years. The announcement positions Toyota's most family-oriented SUV directly against the Kia EV9 and Hyundai Ioniq 9 in the emerging three-row electric SUV segment.
Built at Toyota's Princeton, Indiana facility, the 2027 Highlander abandons all gas and hybrid powertrains. The electric version measures 198.8 inches in length, stretching 2.3 inches wider and four inches longer than its predecessor. Toyota offers two trim levels. The base XLE features front-wheel drive with 221 horsepower and a 77-kilowatt-hour battery delivering 287 miles of ran...