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2026 Toyota Grand Highlander XLE
SUV · 245–265 hp · 23–36 mpg combined
Overview.
At a glance
Good
- EPA-estimated 36 mpg combined
- 5,000-lb max towing
- 7 seats
- Wireless smartphone integration
Watch for
- 3,500-lb hybrid towing limit
- 6-speaker audio system
The 2026 Toyota Grand Highlander XLE offers gas and gas/electric hybrid powertrains with front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive. Gas versions use a 2.4L 4-cylinder turbo engine, produce 265 hp and have an 8-speed automatic transmission. Hybrid versions combine a 2.5L 4-cylinder gas/electric powertrain with a continuously variable-speed automatic, producing 245 hp.
Fuel economy ranges from an EPA-estimated 23 mpg combined for the all-wheel-drive gas version to 36 mpg combined for the front-wheel-drive hybrid. Maximum towing is 5,000 lbs with the gas powertrain and 3,500 lbs with the hybrid. The XLE seats 7 and has 20.6 cu ft of cargo capacity. MSRP runs from $44,430 to $47,780.
Standard cabin features include leatherette seating, heated front seats, three-zone climate control, wireless charging and a 12.3-inch infotainment display with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. Driver-assistance equipment includes adaptive cruise control, lane keep assist, rear cross-traffic alert, a pre-collision safety system and a rearview camera. This model year has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns.
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The numbers.
Four configurations: all-wheel or front-wheel drive, 8-speed automatic or continuously variable automatic.
124 standard items.
Five groups, sized by how much is in each.
- 4 one-touch power windows
- hands-free entry
- Heated mirrors
- Front head room
- Front leg room
- Front shoulder room
- Front hip room
- leatherette
- bucket front seats
- 8-way power driver seat
- height adjustable driver seat
- Driver seat with power adjustable lumbar support
- 8-way power passenger seat
- height adjustable passenger seat
- multi-level heated driver seat
- multi-level heated passenger seat
- Rear head room
- Rear leg room
- Rear shoulder room
- Rear hip room
- Folding rear seatback
- reclining rear seats
- manual folding split-bench third row seats
- trip computer
- compass
- external temperature display
- tachometer
- clock
- keyless ignition
- tilt and telescopic steering wheel
- Audio and cruise controls on steering wheel
- electric power steering
- rear view camera
- Wireless charging
- adaptive cruise control
- universal remote transmitter (for garage door, security system, etc.)
- front, rear and 3rd row cupholders
- front and rear door pockets
- overhead console with storage
- leather steering wheel
- Three zone climate control
- rear ventilation ducts with fan control
- interior air filtration
- Dual illuminating vanity mirrors
- electrochromatic inside rearview mirror
- turn signal in mirrors
- Fuel type
- EPA city/highway MPG
- EPA combined MPG
- Range in miles (city/hwy)
- Fuel tank capacity
- Length
- Overall width without mirrors
- Height
- Wheelbase
- EPA interior volume
- Cargo capacity, all seats in place
- Maximum cargo capacity
- Manufacturer 0-60 mph acceleration time
- Turning circle
- Ground clearance
- Angle of approach
- Angle of departure
- Curb weight
- Maximum towing capacity
- Gross weight
- Country of final assembly
- Base engine size
- Cylinders
- Base engine type
- Horsepower
- Torque
- Valves
- Cam type
- Valve timing
- dual fuel injection
- Transmission
- Drive type
- four-wheel independent suspension
- Front and rear stabilizer bar
- alloy wheels
- 18 x 7.5 in. wheels
- All season tires
- 255/65R18 tires
- temporary spare tire
- inside mounted spare tire
- blind spot and lane departure warnings accident avoidance system
- Lane keep assist
- Rear cross traffic alert
- pre-collision safety system
- post-collision safety system
- dual front side-mounted airbags
- front, rear and third row head airbags
- Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation
- stability control
- traction control
- child seat anchors
- Rear door child safety locks
- 4-wheel ABS
- Front and rear ventilated disc brakes
- Emergency braking assist
- tire pressure monitoring
- dusk sensing headlamps
- LED headlamp
- daytime running lights
- Turn signal mirrors
- 2 front headrests
- Front height adjustable headrests
- 2 rear headrests
- Rear height adjustable headrests
- remote anti-theft alarm system
- engine immobilizer
- 12.3" infotainment display size
- AM/FM stereo
- 6 total speakers
- Wireless Android Auto/Apple CarPlay
- USB connection
- USB with external media control
- satellite radio satellite radio
- 3 months of provided satellite radio service
- Emergency Service
- Airbag Deployment Notification
- Stolen Vehicle Tracking/Assistance
- Roadside Assistance
2 interiors
- Black
- Light Gray
Both leatherette.
6 factory paints
- Storm Cloud
- Wind Chill Pearl
- Ruby Flare Pearl
- Midnight Black Metallic
- Blueprint
- Celestial Silver Metallic
Safety and recalls
2 recall campaigns on file.
Recalls are settled per car, not per model. Check the one you are buying.
NHTSA has not published ratings for the 2026 Grand Highlander. A model year is often unrated for a year or more after it goes on sale.
NHTSA NCAP · checked Oct 2026
Factory coverage.
It runs from the first sale date, not the model year.
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