2026 Toyota Grand Highlander
Hybrid XLE AWD
HybridAWDMSRP $47,780
What the Hybrid XLE adds over the LE (+$6,120)
| Spec | LE | Hybrid XLE |
|---|---|---|
| EPA City MPG | 21 mpg | 36 mpg |
| EPA Highway MPG | 28 mpg | 32 mpg |
| EPA Combined MPG | 24 mpg | 34 mpg |
| Curb weight (maximum) | 4290 lbs | 4585 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 4290 lbs | 4565 lbs |
| Aspiration | twin turbo | naturally aspirated |
| Engine displacement | 2393 cc | 2487 cc |
| Horsepower | 265 hp | 187 hp |
| Torque | 310 lb-ft | 177 lb-ft |
| Engine type (full description) | 2.5L Turbo Hybrid, 4-cyl, GDI, DOHC 16-Valve, P1+P2 motors | 2.5-liter 4-Cylinder Hybrid |
| Fuel tank capacity | 17.8 gal | 17.2 gal |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | 6040 lbs | 6285 lbs |
| Final drive ratio | 3.3 | 3.638 front / 10.781 rear |
| Transmission type | automatic | ECVT |
Standard here, not on the base trim: 12.3" Digital Instrument Cluster, 2nd-row heated seats, 8-way power adjustable passenger seat, All Wheel Drive (AWD), Downhill Brake Control (DBC), ECM Rear View Mirror + HomeLink, Front Rain-sensing windshield wipers, Integrated Memory System (IMS) for driver's seat and outside mirror position, LED Daytime Running Lights (DRL), Leather-wrapped steering wheel, Parking Distance Warning - Forward (PDW-F), Parking Distance Warning - Reverse (PDW-R), Power-folding outside mirrors, Rear door - Side window curtains (Shade), Second-row captain's chairs with side mini pocket, Smart (Hands-free) Power liftgate with Auto-Close functionality, Wireless device charging 15W (Qi)
Specifications
Source: manufacturer press kitBrakes
| Front brake type | ventilated disc |
| Rear brake type | ventilated disc |
| Parking brake type | Electronic |
Cargo
| Cargo volume behind 1st row | 97.5 cu-ft |
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 57.9 cu-ft |
| Cargo volume behind 3rd row | 20.6 cu-ft |
| Total interior volume | 153.3 cu-ft |
Connected Services
| Connected services brand | Toyota Connected Services |
| Connected services trial (premium tier) | 12 months |
| Connected services trial (standard tier) | 120 months |
Dimensions Exterior
| Ground clearance | 8 in |
| Overall height | 70.1 in |
| Overall length | 201.4 in |
| Overall width | 78.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 116.1 in |
Engine Basics
| Aspiration | naturally aspirated |
| Cylinder count | 4 |
| Engine displacement | 2487 cc |
| Fuel injection system | D-4S |
| Engine type (full description) | 2.5-liter 4-Cylinder Hybrid |
| Valve configuration | 16-valve with Dual VVT-i |
Engine Output
| Horsepower | 187 hp |
| Torque | 177 lb-ft |
Fuel Economy
| EPA City MPG | 36 mpg |
| EPA Combined MPG | 34 mpg |
| EPA Highway MPG | 32 mpg |
Fuel System
| Minimum recommended octane | 87 |
| Fuel tank capacity | 17.2 gal |
Headroom
| Front headroom | 41.5 in |
| Second-row headroom | 40.2 in |
| Third-row headroom | 37.2 in |
Legroom
| Front legroom | 41.7 in |
| Second-row legroom | 39.5 in |
| Third-row legroom | 33.5 in |
Seating
| Passenger seating capacity | 8 |
Shoulder Room
| Front shoulder room | 60.2 in |
| Second-row shoulder room | 58.8 in |
| Third-row shoulder room | 57.5 in |
Steering
| Steering type | Electric Power Steering (EPS); rack-and-pinion |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | 19.0 ft |
Suspension
| Front suspension type | Independent MacPherson strut with stabilizer bar |
| Rear suspension type | Multi-link with stabilizer bar |
Transmission
| Final drive ratio | 3.638 front / 10.781 rear |
| Transmission type | ECVT |
Weights
| Curb weight (maximum) | 4585 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 4565 lbs |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | 6285 lbs |
Wheels
| Wheel diameter | 18 in |
| Wheel material | Aluminum |
Standard & optional equipment
Source: manufacturer press kitClimate 1 standard · 0 optional
Tri-zone (Driver, Front Passenger and Rear) automatic temperature control
Convenience 3 standard · 0 optional
Power windows with auto up/down on all four windowsPush-button start with Smart Key and burglar alarmSmart (Hands-free) Power liftgate with Auto-Close functionality
Exterior 10 standard · 1 optional
Acoustic Front WindshieldFront Rain-sensing windshield wipersHeated outside mirrorsLED Daytime Running Lights (DRL)LED Projector-style headlights with high and low beamsLED rear combination lampsPower tilt-slide sunroofPower-folding outside mirrorsPrivacy Rear Windows, 3rd row/Cargo Side Glass and Liftgate GlassRear windshield defrosterTemporary spare wheel tire
Infotainment 3 standard · 0 optional
12.3" color touchscreen with navigation, wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, HD Radio, SiriusXM, BluetoothAutomatic Collision NotificationConnected roadside assistanceFind My Vehicle / Last-mile locationRemote door lock/unlock via smartphone appRemote engine start via smartphone appSOS Emergency Call buttonStolen Vehicle RecoveryUSB-C Ports: 7 Total — 1 Data and Charging (Front Row) and 6 Charging (2 in each row)Wireless device charging 15W (Qi)
Interior 7 standard · 0 optional
12.3" Digital Instrument ClusterECM Rear View Mirror + HomeLinkLED illuminated Sun Visors/Vanity MirrorsLeather-wrapped steering wheelOverhead console with sunglass holderRear door - Side window curtains (Shade)Trip computer
Powertrain 1 standard · 0 optional
All Wheel Drive (AWD)
Safety 22 standard · 1 optional
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist (BCA)Downhill Brake Control (DBC)Driver's knee airbagDual front advanced airbagsDual front seat-mounted side airbagsElectronic Stability Control (ESC)Forward Collision Avoidance with Pedestrian and Cyclist Detection (FCA)Forward Collision Warning (FCW)Full-length side curtain airbagsHigh Beam Assist (HBA)Hill-start Assist Control (HAC)ImmobilizerLane Departure Warning (LDW)Lane Keeping Assist (LKA)Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) (x4)Parking Distance Warning - Forward (PDW-F)Parking Distance Warning - Reverse (PDW-R)Rear View Monitor (RVM) with Parking Guidance-DynamicSmart Cruise Control (SCC) with STOP & GO (S&G)Surround View Monitor (SVM)Tire-Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) high-lineTraction Control System (TCS)
Seating 4 standard · 0 optional
2nd-row heated seats8-way power adjustable passenger seatIntegrated Memory System (IMS) for driver's seat and outside mirror positionSecond-row captain's chairs with side mini pocket
Transcribed from the manufacturer's official press kit for the 2026 Grand Highlander. Confirm with the window sticker for a specific unit.
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