XLE Hybrid FWD
What the XLE Hybrid adds over the LE (+$4,520)
| Spec | LE | XLE Hybrid |
|---|---|---|
| Curb weight (maximum) | 4290 lbs | 4465 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 4290 lbs | 4440 lbs |
| Aspiration | twin turbo | naturally aspirated |
| Engine displacement | 2393 cc | 2487 cc |
| Horsepower | 265 hp | 245 hp |
| Engine type (full description) | 2.4-liter 4-cylinder Turbo | 2.5-liter 4-Cylinder Hybrid |
| Fuel tank capacity | 17.8 gal | 17.2 gal |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | 6040 lbs | 6030 lbs |
| MPG (city) | 21 mpg | 37 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 24 mpg | 36 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 28 mpg | 34 mpg |
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $41,660 | $46,180 |
| Final drive ratio | 3.329 (front), 2.277 (rear) | 3.638 (FWD front) |
| Transmission type | Direct Shift 8AT | cvt |
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, 18-in. multi-spoke silver wheels, 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, 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.), Driver's-seat memory function, Front and Rear Parking Assist with Automatic Braking (PA w/AB), Front door sill metal scuff plate, 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 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 tilt/telescopic steering wheel with audio, Multi-Information Display (MID), Bluetooth® hands-free phone, voice command, Dynamic Radar Cruise Control (DRCC), Lane Departure Alert (LDA), Lane Steering Assist (LSA) and multimedia information controls, 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 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
Specifications
Source: manufacturer press kitBrakes
| 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) | 37 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 36 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 34 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) | $46,180 |
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 (FWD front) |
| Transmission type | cvt |
Weights
| Curb weight (maximum) | 4465 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 4440 lbs |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | 6030 lbs |
Wheels
| Wheel diameter | 18 in |
| Wheel material | Aluminum |
Standard & optional equipment
Source: manufacturer press kitSafety16 std · 1 opt
- Panoramic View Monitor with 360-degree Overhead View in low-speed drive and reverse, and Curb View optional
- 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
- Front and Rear Parking Assist with Automatic Braking (PA w/AB)
- 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)
Infotainment5 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
- 6-speaker audio system
- 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.)
- 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
Seating4 std · 0 opt
- 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
- 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
- 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
Interior15 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
- 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
- Front door sill metal scuff plate
- Leather-trimmed tilt/telescopic steering wheel with audio, Multi-Information Display (MID), Bluetooth® hands-free phone, voice command, Dynamic Radar Cruise Control (DRCC), Lane Departure Alert (LDA), Lane Steering Assist (LSA) and multimedia information controls
- Manual second-row retractable rear window sunshades
- Silver-painted dashboard trim and matte gray metallic door trim
- Soft-touch roll-top center console with removable utility tray
- Tilt/telescopic steering wheel with audio, Multi-Information Display (MID), Bluetooth® hands-free phone, voice command, Dynamic Radar Cruise Control (DRCC), Lane Departure Alert (LDA), Lane Steering Assist (LSA) and multimedia information controls
- Manual Anti-Glare Rearview Mirror
- Overhead console with sunglasses storage and maplights
Exterior25 std · 0 opt
- LED headlights
- Power folding heated outside mirrors with blind spot warning indicators
- 18-in. 5-spoke silver wheels
- 18-in. multi-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
- Dark gray metallic front lower bumper
- Dark gray metallic rear lower bumper
- Daytime Running Lights (DRL) with on/off feature
- Heated power outside mirrors with blind spot warning indicators
- LED Daytime Running Lights (DRL) with on/off feature
- LED fog lights
- LED taillights
- Rain-sensing, washer-linked aerodynamic variable intermittent two-speed windshield wipers, de-icer and variable intermittent rear wipers
- Rear liftgate windshield washer and backup camera washer
- Rear spoiler with LED center high-mount stop light
- Rear spoiler with long LED center high-mount stop light
- Silver-painted roof rails
- 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
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Common questions about the XLE Hybrid
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsHow much is the 2026 Toyota Grand Highlander XLE Hybrid?
The manufacturer lists $46,180 for the 2026 Toyota Grand Highlander XLE Hybrid. That is $4,520 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, 26 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.