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2026 Toyota Grand Highlander

Platinum AWD

GasAWDMSRP $54,845Compare this trim against anything →

What the Platinum adds over the LE (+$13,185)

The $13,185 premium buys a long list of comfort and tech upgrades: leather or SofTex seating, heated and ventilated front and second-row seats, panoramic roof, JBL audio, HUD, digital gauge cluster, 360-degree camera, power liftgate, AWD, and more. Trade-offs include one fewer seat, less headroom, lower fuel economy, and reduced cargo volume.

Pick the LE if: You want eight seats, more headroom, better fuel economy, and a lower price.  ·  Pick the Platinum if: You want leather seating, panoramic roof, JBL audio, AWD, and extensive comfort features.

Written from the differences listed below only; no outside facts.

SpecLEPlatinum
Gross vehicle weight rating6040 lbs6030 lbs
Front headroom41.5 in40 in
Second-row headroom40.2 in38.5 in
MPG (city)21 mpg20 mpg
MPG (combined)24 mpg22 mpg
MPG (highway)28 mpg26 mpg
Base MSRP (excludes destination)$41,660$54,845
Passenger seating capacity87
Total interior volume153.3 cu-ft149 cu-ft
Final drive ratio3.3Front 3.329 / Rear 2.277
Wheel diameter18 in20 in

Standard here, not on the base trim: 10-in. color Head-Up Display (HUD) with speedometer and Road Sign Assist (RSA), navigation and Hybrid System Indicator (hybrid models only), 11-speaker JBL® premium audio system including subwoofer and amplifier, 12.3-in. digital gauge cluster with selectable gauge display screens, 18-in. multi-spoke silver wheels, 20-in. silver multi-spoke wheels (Gas Platinum AWD), 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, 8-way power-adjustable front passenger seat, Ambient interior lighting, 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.), Digital rearview mirror with HomeLink® universal transceiver, Downhill Assist Control (DAC), Driver's-seat memory function, Dynamic Torque Control AWD / Electronic On-Demand AWD / Full-Time Electronic AWD, Front and Rear Parking Assist with Automatic Braking (PA w/AB), Front door sill metal scuff plate, Heated and ventilated front seats, Heated and ventilated 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, LED rear hatch cargo illumination, 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, Leather-trimmed heated tilt/telescopic steering wheel with paddle shifters, Manual second-row retractable rear window sunshades, One 120V auxiliary AC power outlets, Panoramic View Monitor with 360-degree Overhead View in low-speed drive and reverse, and Curb View, Power folding heated outside mirrors with blind spot warning indicators, Power tilt/slide panoramic roof with power sunshade, 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 brown wood-patterned door trim, Silver-painted roof rails, SofTex®-trimmed front-, second- and third-row seats; heated front seats; 10-way power-adjustable driver's seat including power lumbar support; 8-way power-adjustable front passenger seat, Traffic Jam Assist, User Profile Face Identification

Specifications

Source: manufacturer press kit

Brakes

Parking brake typeElectronic

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 volume149 cu-ft

Dimensions Exterior

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

Engine Basics

Cylinder count4
Engine displacement2393 cc
Engine type (full description)2.4-liter 4-cylinder Turbo
Valve configuration16-valve with Dual VVT-i

Engine Output

Horsepower265 hp
Torque310 lb-ft

Fuel Economy

MPG (city)20 mpg
MPG (combined)22 mpg
MPG (highway)26 mpg

Fuel System

Minimum recommended octane87
Fuel tank capacity17.8 gal

Headroom

Front headroom40 in
Second-row headroom38.5 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)$54,845

Seating

Passenger seating capacity7

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); 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 ratioFront 3.329 / Rear 2.277
Transmission speeds8
Transmission typeautomatic

Weights

Gross vehicle weight rating6030 lbs

Wheels

Wheel diameter20 in
Wheel materialAluminum
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Standard & optional equipment

Source: manufacturer press kit

Safety16 std · 0 opt

  • Downhill Assist Control (DAC)
  • Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)
  • Backup camera with dynamic gridlines
  • Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert (RCTA)
  • Child-protector rear door locks and power window lockout control
  • Eight airbags —driver airbag, front passenger airbag, driver knee airbag, seat cushion airbag (passenger), front side airbags, curtain shield airbags

Infotainment6 std · 0 opt

  • 10-in. color Head-Up Display (HUD) with speedometer and Road Sign Assist (RSA), navigation and Hybrid System Indicator (hybrid models only)
  • 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.
  • 6-speaker audio system
  • Leather-trimmed heated tilt/telescopic steering wheel with paddle shifters
  • Qi-compatible wireless smartphone charging with charge indicator light

Convenience8 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.)
  • Height-adjustable power liftgate with jam protection
  • One 120V auxiliary AC power outlets
  • Power door locks with shift-linked automatic lock/unlock feature

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

Seating7 std · 1 opt

  • Heated and ventilated front seats
  • Heated and ventilated 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
  • 8-way power-adjustable front passenger seat
  • Driver's-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

Interior12 std · 0 opt

  • Digital rearview mirror with HomeLink® universal transceiver
  • Leather-trimmed heated tilt/telescopic steering wheel
  • 12.3-in. digital gauge cluster with selectable gauge display screens
  • 13 cup and bottle holders
  • Ambient interior lighting
  • Front door sill metal scuff plate

Exterior25 std · 0 opt

  • Power tilt/slide panoramic roof with power sunshade
  • LED headlights
  • Power folding heated outside mirrors with blind spot warning indicators
  • 18-in. multi-spoke silver wheels
  • 20-in. silver multi-spoke wheels (Gas Platinum AWD)
  • Acoustic noise-reducing front windshield and front side windows

Powertrain1 std · 0 opt

  • Dynamic Torque Control AWD / Electronic On-Demand AWD / Full-Time Electronic AWD

Ranked by what shoppers ask about first; standard equipment before options.

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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