Toyota Grand Highlander - Review, Specs, Pricing, Features, Videos and More

The Toyota Grand Highlander is an enlarged version of one of the staples in the three row family SUV class. It address one of the major weaknesses of the regular Highlander model by adding a more usable third row of seats. As well, there’s increased cargo capacity.

Like the regular Highlander, the Grand Highlander comes with a choice of turbocharged or hybrid four-cylinders. Unlike the smaller model, the Grand Highlander also has an optional turbocharged and hybrid four cylinder.

The 2026 Toyota Grand Highlander is a three-row SUV focused on passenger space and utility. It offers seating for up to eight occupants, featuring an adult-sized third row with 33.5 inches of legroom. The vehicle provides substantial cargo capacity, measuring 97.5 cubic feet with the rear rows folded. With all seats in use, there is space for seven carryon suitcases. Assembled in Princeton, Indiana, the Grand Highlander is available in LE, XLE, Limited, and Platinum grades.

Buyers can select from three powertrains. The standard engine is a 2.4L turbocharged four-cylinder gas engine producing 265 horsepower. An efficiency-focused 2.5L hybrid powertrain delivers 245 horsepower with a manufacturer-estimated 36 combined MPG. For increased performance, the 2.4L Turbo Hybrid MAX powertrain generates 362 horsepower and comes standard with full-time electronic all-wheel drive. The gas and standard hybrid models are available with either front-wheel or all-wheel drive. Towing capacity is rated up to 5,000 pounds for the gas and Hybrid MAX models, and 3,500 pounds for the standard hybrid.

The Grand Highlander's interior is equipped with standard acoustic windshield glass, a 12.3-inch multimedia touchscreen, three-zone automatic climate control, and seven USB-C ports. Higher trims like the Limited and Platinum offer amenities including leather-trimmed seats, heated and ventilated seating for the first and second rows, a panoramic moonroof, and an 11-speaker JBL audio system. Available technology includes a Head-Up Display, a Panoramic View Monitor, and Traffic Jam Assist. Every model comes standard with Toyota Safety Sense 3.0, a suite of driver-assist features including a Pre-Collision System, Dynamic Radar Cruise Control, and Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist.

What's New for 2026

For the 2026 model year, Toyota introduces the Hybrid Nightshade Edition. This trim adds distinct styling elements to the hybrid model. It features 20-inch black alloy wheels with black lugnuts, a black painted front grille, and black accents on the lower bumpers, mirror caps, door handles, and window trim. The appearance package is completed with black badging, a black rear spoiler, and black roof rails.

It’s the battle of the big SUVs here—two of the biggest, in fact.

It’s true: outside of the body-on-frame behemoths, not much is larger than the 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander and Volkswagen Atlas. For those who need to haul six or seven people in relative comfort—and are deathly allergic to minivans—these are two of the best. The Toyota is all-new this year, addressing the most common criticism of the non-Grand Highlander: a tight way-back. Meanwhile the Atlas saw a substantial refresh, upping quality while trimming the powertrain options.

Read the full comparison here.

Toyota loves SUVs. For the 2024 model year, the brand will offer no fewer than 10 different utility vehicle options. One of the more important entries this year is the all-new Grand Highlander.

As the name suggests, the vehicle is larger than the standard three-row Highlander, offering more passenger space as well as cargo capacity. We recently spent a week comparing the Grand Highlander to the refreshed 2024 Volkswagen Atlas. As we weighed each vehicle’s pros and cons, three features of Toyota’s latest SUV really stood out. One we loved, one is a matter of personal taste, and the third we were a bit surprised by.

We’ve summarized each below, including specifications as well as our impressions.

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Are you one of the people who find the existing Toyota Highlander just a little too small for your squad?

It’s okay. So. Do. We. It’s one of the most common complaints about the current three-row SUV. The Japanese automaker has heard the comments, and has crafted this counterpoint, the 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander. But that isn’t the only ask it’s answered.

Do you want more power, too—but also better fuel economy? Well earlier this month Toyota invited us and dozens of other automotive journalists to Hawaii’s big island to drive the Highlander’s new big brother. And guess what? It solves all of those problems, better aligning with the needs of buyers in this competitive segment.

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