A 2006 Toyota Highlander has a standard towing capacity oF-1500 to 2000 pounds depending on the package and trim level selected. The SUV has a tongue weight of 200 lbs. The torque is standard at 162 ft.-lbs @ 4,000 rpm produced by the 2.4L I-4 engine and the payload capacity is 1840 pounds. The Toyota has a good engine that produces 155 HP and has a high-torque 4 speed transmission to help with towing larger loads. There is not factory installed a towing package but You can opt for a hitch and wiring from the dealership. It may also be worthwhile to add an aftermarket transmission cooler to keep the transmission at peak performance and not cause any damage from overheating with the extra force it needs to pull the load.
Pat T.
January 2, 2020
A 2006 Toyota Highlander has a towing capacity that ranges from 1,500 to 2,000 across it's 9 configurations. That puts the tongue weight from 150 to 200 pounds. The payload is between 1,425 and 1,840 pounds. The torque ranges from 162 lbs.-ft. @ 4,000 rpm to 222 lbs.-ft. @ 4,000 rpm.
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