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2026 Toyota Grand Highlander

Nightshade Hybrid AWD

Hybrid AWD MSRP $53,490Compare this trim against anything →

What the Nightshade Hybrid adds over the LE (+$11,830)

SpecLENightshade Hybrid
Curb weight (maximum)4290 lbs4640 lbs
Curb weight (minimum)4290 lbs4620 lbs
Aspirationtwin turbonaturally aspirated
Engine displacement2393 cc2487 cc
Horsepower265 hp245 hp
Engine type (full description)2.4-liter 4-cylinder Turbo2.5-liter 4-Cylinder Hybrid
Fuel tank capacity17.8 gal17.2 gal
Gross vehicle weight rating6040 lbs6140 lbs
MPG (city)21 mpg36 mpg
MPG (combined)24 mpg34 mpg
MPG (highway)28 mpg32 mpg
Base MSRP (excludes destination)$41,660$53,490
Final drive ratio3.329 (front), 2.277 (rear)3.638 (AWD front), 10.781 (AWD rear)
Transmission typeDirect Shift 8ATcvt
Wheel diameter18 in20 in

Standard here, not on the base trim: 11-speaker JBL® premium audio system including subwoofer and amplifier, 12.3-in. digital gauge cluster with selectable gauge display screens and fuel economy, Driver Assist, vehicle/trip information, and warning messages, 20-in. black alloy wheels with black lug nuts, 20-in. silver multi-spoke wheels (Gas Limited / Hybrid Limited), 7-passenger seating with second-row fold-down captain's chairs and fold-down inboard armrests, adjustable headrests and two cup holders mounted on the floor; and 60/40 split, fold-down third-row seats with sliding headrests and recline function, Ambient interior lighting, Auto-dimming rearview mirror with HomeLink® universal garage door opener, Black outside door handles, Black painted roof rails, Black power folding heated outside mirrors with blind spot warning indicators, Black rear spoiler with long LED center high-mount stop light, Black-painted front hood trim, Dark gray metallic front lower bumper, Dark gray metallic rear lower bumper, Digital Key capability — Digital Key enables smartphone to be used instead of a physical key (Remote Connect subscription required.), Downhill Assist Control (DAC), Driver's-seat memory function, Front and Rear Parking Assist with Automatic Braking (PA w/AB), Front door sill metal scuff plate, Heated second-row outboard seats, Height-adjustable foot-activated power liftgate with jam protection, LED Daytime Running Lights (DRL) with on/off feature, LED fog lights, Leather-trimmed front- and second-row seats; heated and ventilated front seats; 10-way power-adjustable driver's seat including power lumbar support; 8-way power-adjustable front passenger seat; seat memory function, Leather-trimmed front- and second-row seats; heated and ventilated front seats; 10-way power-adjustable driver's seat including power lumbar support; 8-way power-adjustable front passenger seat; seat memory function, Leather-trimmed front- and second-row seats; heated and ventilated front seats; 10-way power-adjustable driver's seat including power lumbar support; 8-way power-adjustable front passenger seat; seat memory function, Leather-trimmed heated tilt/telescopic steering wheel and audio, Multi-Information Display (MID), Bluetooth® hands-free phone, voice command, Dynamic Radar Cruise Control (DRCC), Lane Departure Alert (LDA), Lane Steering Assist (LSA), Leather-trimmed heated tilt/telescopic steering wheel and audio, Multi-Information Display (MID), Bluetooth® hands-free phone, voice command, Dynamic Radar Cruise Control (DRCC), Lane Departure Alert (LDA), Lane Steering Assist (LSA), Manual second-row retractable rear window sunshades, Power folding heated outside mirrors with blind spot warning indicators, Predictive Fuel-Efficient Drive, Qi-compatible wireless smartphone charging with charge indicator light, Rain-sensing, washer-linked aerodynamic variable intermittent two-speed windshield wipers, de-icer and variable intermittent rear wipers, Rear spoiler with long LED center high-mount stop light, Silver-painted dashboard trim and gray wood-patterned door trim, Silver-painted roof rails, Two 120V outlets (1500W shared) located on the bottom rear of center console and in the luggage area

Specifications

Source: manufacturer press kit

Brakes

Front brake diameter339.9 mm
Front brake typeventilated disc
Rear brake diameter337.8 mm
Rear brake typeventilated disc
Parking brake typeepb

Cargo

Cargo volume behind 1st row97.5 cu-ft
Cargo volume behind 2nd row57.9 cu-ft
Cargo volume behind 3rd row20.6 cu-ft
Total interior volume153.3 cu-ft

Dimensions Exterior

Ground clearance8 in
Overall height70.1 in
Overall length201.4 in
Overall width78.3 in
Wheelbase116.1 in

Engine Basics

Aspirationnaturally aspirated
Cylinder count4
Engine displacement2487 cc
Fuel injection systemD-4S
Engine type (full description)2.5-liter 4-Cylinder Hybrid
Valve configurationDOHC 16-Valve

Engine Output

Horsepower245 hp

Fuel Economy

MPG (city)36 mpg
MPG (combined)34 mpg
MPG (highway)32 mpg

Fuel System

Minimum recommended octane87
Fuel tank capacity17.2 gal

Headroom

Front headroom41.5 in
Second-row headroom40.2 in
Third-row headroom37.2 in

Legroom

Front legroom41.7 in
Second-row legroom39.5 in
Third-row legroom33.5 in

Pricing

Base MSRP (excludes destination)$53,490

Seating

Passenger seating capacity8

Shoulder Room

Front shoulder room60.2 in
Second-row shoulder room58.8 in
Third-row shoulder room57.5 in

Steering

Steering typeElectric Power Steering (EPS); electric power-assisted rack-and-pinion
Turning radius (curb-to-curb)19.0 ft

Suspension

Front suspension typeIndependent MacPherson strut with stabilizer bar
Rear suspension typeMulti-link with stabilizer bar

Transmission

Final drive ratio3.638 (AWD front), 10.781 (AWD rear)
Transmission typecvt

Weights

Curb weight (maximum)4640 lbs
Curb weight (minimum)4620 lbs
Gross vehicle weight rating6140 lbs

Wheels

Wheel diameter20 in
Wheel materialAluminum

Standard & optional equipment

Source: manufacturer press kit

Safety17 std · 1 opt

  • Panoramic View Monitor with 360-degree Overhead View in low-speed drive and reverse, and Curb View optional
  • Downhill Assist Control (DAC)
  • 3-point seatbelts for all seating positions; driver's-side Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) and Automatic/Emergency Locking Retractor (ALR/ELR) on all passenger seatbelts
  • Adjustable front seatbelt shoulder anchors and driver and front passenger seatbelt pretensioners with force limiters
  • Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)
  • Backup camera with dynamic gridlines

Infotainment4 std · 0 opt

  • Seven USB-C ports (one media port and six charging ports) and two 12V outlets
  • 11-speaker JBL® premium audio system including subwoofer and amplifier
  • 12.3-in. Toyota Audio Multimedia touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay® & Android Auto™ compatibility, SiriusXM® with 3-month trial subscription
  • Qi-compatible wireless smartphone charging with charge indicator light

Convenience6 std · 0 opt

  • Height-adjustable foot-activated power liftgate with jam protection
  • Smart Key System on all doors and liftgate with Push Button Start, remote keyless entry system with lock, unlock, panic and liftgate functions
  • Digital Key capability — Digital Key enables smartphone to be used instead of a physical key (Remote Connect subscription required.)
  • Power door locks with shift-linked automatic lock/unlock feature
  • Power windows with auto up/down in all positions and jam protection
  • Two 120V outlets (1500W shared) located on the bottom rear of center console and in the luggage area

Climate1 std · 0 opt

  • Three-zone automatic climate control with air filter, separate second-row control panel, individual temperature settings for driver, front passenger and rear-seat passengers, and second- and third-row vents

Seating4 std · 0 opt

  • Leather-trimmed front- and second-row seats; heated and ventilated front seats; 10-way power-adjustable driver's seat including power lumbar support; 8-way power-adjustable front passenger seat; seat memory function
  • Heated second-row outboard seats
  • 7-passenger seating with second-row fold-down captain's chairs and fold-down inboard armrests, adjustable headrests and two cup holders mounted on the floor; and 60/40 split, fold-down third-row seats with sliding headrests and recline function
  • Driver's-seat memory function

Interior12 std · 0 opt

  • Leather-trimmed heated tilt/telescopic steering wheel and audio, Multi-Information Display (MID), Bluetooth® hands-free phone, voice command, Dynamic Radar Cruise Control (DRCC), Lane Departure Alert (LDA), Lane Steering Assist (LSA)
  • Auto-dimming rearview mirror with HomeLink® universal garage door opener
  • 12.3-in. digital gauge cluster with selectable gauge display screens and fuel economy, Driver Assist, vehicle/trip information, and warning messages
  • 13 cup and bottle holders
  • Ambient interior lighting
  • Dual sun visors with sliding function and illuminated vanity mirrors

Exterior25 std · 1 opt

  • Power tilt/slide panoramic roof with power sunshade optional
  • LED headlights
  • Power folding heated outside mirrors with blind spot warning indicators
  • 20-in. black alloy wheels with black lug nuts
  • 20-in. silver multi-spoke wheels (Gas Limited / Hybrid Limited)
  • Acoustic noise-reducing front windshield and front side windows

Powertrain1 std · 0 opt

  • Predictive Fuel-Efficient Drive

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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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Common questions about the Nightshade Hybrid

Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kits

How much is the 2026 Toyota Grand Highlander Nightshade Hybrid?

The manufacturer lists $53,490 for the 2026 Toyota Grand Highlander Nightshade Hybrid. That is $11,830 above the LE, the cheapest trim of the same model year. MSRP excludes destination, options, taxes and dealer charges.

What does the 2026 Toyota Grand Highlander Nightshade Hybrid add over the LE?

Against the LE, 37 features become standard that the LE does not and 15 published specifications differ. Both lists are on this page, taken from the manufacturer's own press material.