2026 Toyota Grand Highlander Specs, Trims & Research

Buyer brief

Grand Highlander at a glance

Model-year research organized around the questions shoppers compare most: price, powertrain, space, safety and ownership.

The 2026 Grand Highlander combines up to eight seats with 20.6 cubic feet behind the third row and up to 97.5 cubic feet maximum. Gas, Hybrid and Hybrid MAX powertrains are offered.

Starting MSRP: $42,260.

Use behind-third-row cargo when all rows are occupied.

Regular Hybrid and Hybrid MAX have different towing and performance priorities.

Model-year status

U.S. 2026 model-year research checked 2026-09-23. Live pricing and next-model-year pages can change; use VIN/window-sticker data for the exact vehicle.

Evidence status

Why trust this page?

Checked within 90 days

Last checkedSep 23, 2026Profile-level review date

Research sources2Source records attached to this model year

Normalized fit fields11 manufacturer-backed · 0 independent/editorial

Physical-fit coverageCargo 0/5 · Cabin 0/4Coverage counts only calculator-ready fields

Known data gaps

Rigid-cargo geometry coverage: 0 of 5 key physical fields normalized.
Cabin-space coverage: 0 of 4 key headroom/legroom fields normalized.

Lineup

Pricing and trims

U.S. market

MSRP references exclude destination, taxes, registration, dealer charges and options unless stated otherwise.

Gas lineupFrom $42,260

Three-row gas model

HybridAvailable

Efficiency-focused

Hybrid MAXAvailable

Higher-output hybrid

Powertrain & efficiency

How it is configured

Engine, output & drive

PowertrainsGas, Hybrid, Hybrid MAXManufacturer-published U.S. specification

AWDAvailablePowertrain/trim dependent

Fuel & efficiency

Fuel economyConfiguration-specificUse the exact 2026 EPA label

Dimensions, room & utility

The measurements that affect daily use

How SUVLook compares measurements

Exterior & footprint

BodyThree-row midsize SUVManufacturer-published U.S. specification

Seating7 or 8Manufacturer-published U.S. specification

Passenger space

Third-row legroom33.5 inManufacturer-published U.S. specification

SeatingUp to 8Manufacturer-published U.S. specification

Second rowBench or captain chairsManufacturer-published U.S. specification

Cargo & capability

Cargo behind row 320.6 cu ftManufacturer-published U.S. specification

Maximum cargo97.5 cu ftManufacturer-published U.S. specification

Maximum towing5,000 lbGas and Hybrid MAX

Regular hybrid towing3,500 lbManufacturer-published U.S. specification

Measurement ledger

Detailed verified fields

Evidence labels stay attached so factory specifications, physical measurements and unresolved fit questions are not treated as equivalent.

MeasurementValueEvidence label

BodyThree-row midsize SUVManufacturer-published U.S. specification

Seating7 or 8Manufacturer-published U.S. specification

Third-row legroom33.5 inManufacturer-published U.S. specification

SeatingUp to 8Manufacturer-published U.S. specification

Second rowBench or captain chairsManufacturer-published U.S. specification

Cargo behind row 320.6 cu ftManufacturer-published U.S. specification

Maximum cargo97.5 cu ftManufacturer-published U.S. specification

Maximum towing5,000 lbGas and Hybrid MAX

Regular hybrid towing3,500 lbManufacturer-published U.S. specification

Safety & driver assistance

Ratings and active-safety context

Driver-assistance equipment is kept separate from crash ratings. Check the exact 2026 model on IIHS and NHTSA before relying on a rating or award.

Safety evidence

Crash-test statusVerify exact 2026 model yearNo previous-year score is inferred here

Key driver-assistance systems

Automatic emergency braking / forward-collision features
Lane-support features
Blind-spot systems where equipped
Check trim for available advanced driver assistance

Technology & ownership

What changes the day-to-day experience

Cabin technology

Infotainment and phone integration vary by trim.
Camera, parking and premium-audio features vary by equipment.
Connected-services availability and trial periods can change.

Ownership notes

WarrantyVerify 2026 VIN/model-year bookletCoverage can vary by component and in-service date

MaintenanceFollow the 2026 owner manualIntervals depend on powertrain and operating conditions

Buying context

What to compare before you choose a trim

Use behind-third-row cargo when all rows are occupied.

Regular Hybrid and Hybrid MAX have different towing and performance priorities.

Captain chairs reduce seating to seven.

Before you measure or buy

Model-year and measurement caveat

Use the exact trim, drivetrain, roof equipment and powertrain when a number is configuration-sensitive. Cargo volume does not prove that a rigid item fits through the hatch; measure the exact vehicle for close-fit use cases.

Quick answers

2026 Toyota Grand Highlander FAQs

What matters most on the 2026 Toyota Grand Highlander?

Use behind-third-row cargo when all rows are occupied.

What should I verify before buying a 2026 Toyota Grand Highlander?

Regular Hybrid and Hybrid MAX have different towing and performance priorities.

Are these SUVLook road-test measurements?

No. Factory specifications and manufacturer-published capacities are labeled as such; SUVLook does not present them as physical measurements taken from a test vehicle.