Standard here, not on the base trim: Auto-dimming rearview mirror with HomeLink® universal garage door opener, Downhill Assist Control (DAC), Predictive Fuel-Efficient Drive, Qi-compatible wireless smartphone charging with charge indicator light
Specifications
Source: manufacturer press kit
Brakes
Front brake diameter
339.9 mm
Front brake type
ventilated disc
Rear brake diameter
337.8 mm
Rear brake type
ventilated disc
Parking brake type
epb
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
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
DOHC 16-Valve
Engine Output
Horsepower
245 hp
Fuel Economy
MPG (city)
36 mpg
MPG (combined)
34 mpg
MPG (highway)
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
Pricing
Base MSRP (excludes destination)
$47,780
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); electric power-assisted 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 (AWD front), 10.781 (AWD rear)
Transmission type
cvt
Weights
Curb weight (maximum)
4585 lbs
Curb weight (minimum)
4565 lbs
Gross vehicle weight rating
6140 lbs
Wheels
Wheel diameter
18 in
Wheel material
Aluminum
Standard & optional equipment
Source: manufacturer press kit
Safety16 std · 0 opt
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
Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert (RCTA)
Child-protector rear door locks and power window lockout control
Driver and front passenger seatbelt warning
Eight airbags —driver airbag, front passenger airbag, driver knee airbag, seat cushion airbag (passenger), front side airbags, curtain shield airbags
Hill Start Assist Control (HAC)
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) includes lower anchors and tethers on outboard second-row seats and tether anchor on third-row seats
Rear-passenger seatbelt reminder
Star Safety System™—includes Electronically Controlled Braking (ECB), Enhanced Vehicle Stability Control (VSC), Traction Control (TRAC), Anti-lock Brake System (ABS), Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD), Brake Assist (BA) and Smart Stop Technology® (SST)
Toyota Safety Sense 3.0 (TSS 3.0) — Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection (PCS w/PD), Full-Speed Range Dynamic Radar Cruise Control (DRCC), Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist (LDA w/SA), Lane Tracing Assist (LTA), Road Sign Assist (RSA), Automatic High Beams (AHB), Proactive Driving Assist (PDA)
Anti-theft system with alarm and engine immobilizer
Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) (individual tires)
Infotainment4 std · 0 opt
Seven USB-C ports (one media port and six charging ports) and two 12V outlets
12.3-in. Toyota Audio Multimedia touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay® & Android Auto™ compatibility, SiriusXM® with 3-month trial subscription
6-speaker audio system
Qi-compatible wireless smartphone charging with charge indicator light
Convenience4 std · 0 opt
Smart Key System on all doors and liftgate with Push Button Start, remote keyless entry system with lock, unlock, panic and liftgate functions
Height-adjustable power liftgate with jam protection
Power door locks with shift-linked automatic lock/unlock feature
Power windows with auto up/down in all positions and jam protection
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
Seating1 std · 0 opt
8-passenger seating with 60/40 split, sliding and reclining fold-down second-row bench seats; 60/40 split, fold-down third-row seats with sliding headrests and recline function
Interior8 std · 0 opt
Auto-dimming rearview mirror with HomeLink® universal garage door opener
13 cup and bottle holders
Combination meter with analog gauges and 7-in. color Multi-Information Display (MID) with fuel economy, Driver Assist, vehicle/trip information, and warning messages
Dual sun visors with sliding function and illuminated vanity mirrors
Silver-painted dashboard trim and matte gray metallic door trim
Soft-touch roll-top center console with removable utility tray
Manual Anti-Glare Rearview Mirror
Overhead console with sunglasses storage and maplights
Exterior15 std · 0 opt
LED headlights
18-in. 5-spoke silver wheels
Acoustic noise-reducing front windshield and front side windows
Black front lower bumper
Black rear lower bumper
Black-painted front grille
Color-keyed outside door handles
Daytime Running Lights (DRL) with on/off feature
LED taillights
Rear liftgate windshield washer and backup camera washer
Rear spoiler with LED center high-mount stop light
Windshield wiper de-icer
Privacy glass on rear side, quarter and liftgate windows
Rear liftgate windshield defogger
Spare Tire/Wheel Temporary
Powertrain1 std · 0 opt
Predictive Fuel-Efficient Drive
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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Common questions about the XLE Hybrid
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kits
How much is the 2026 Toyota Grand Highlander XLE Hybrid?
The manufacturer lists $47,780 for the 2026 Toyota Grand Highlander XLE Hybrid. That is $6,120 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 XLE Hybrid add over the LE?
Against the LE, 4 features become standard that the LE does not and 14 published specifications differ. Both lists are on this page, taken from the manufacturer's own press material.