Toyota Grand Highlander trim levels explained

By CarWhere Research · Updated

The Toyota Grand Highlander is a three-row SUV offered with a 265-hp 2.4L turbo, a 245-hp hybrid or the 362-hp Hybrid MAX. Toyota.com lists 2026 prices from $42,260 (gas LE) to $60,175 (Hybrid MAX Platinum), excluding DPH. For 2027 Toyota adds a Hybrid Woodland Edition and starts gas models at $42,560.

Current Grand Highlander trim levels: First generation (2024–present)

The Grand Highlander launched for 2024 from $43,070 (gas), $44,670 (hybrid) and $54,040 (Hybrid MAX). An LE grade and Hybrid Nightshade arrived for 2025. For 2027 Toyota adds a Hybrid Woodland Edition and drops the Hybrid Nightshade and Hybrid MAX Limited. Prices are Toyota.com 2026 starting MSRPs, excluding DPH.[1][2][3][4][5]

Toyota Grand Highlander First generation (2024–present) trims in ladder order with 2026 model-year base MSRP (USD), engines and key standard equipment
TrimBase MSRP (2026, USD)EnginesKey standard equipment
LE$42,260excl. Dealer Processing and Handling (DPH); FWD; 2027 LE FWD starts at $42,560
  • 2.4L turbo I4 (265 hp)
  • 8-passenger seating with 60/40 bench
  • 12.3-inch touchscreen and seven USB-C ports
  • Toyota Safety Sense 3.0 and Blind Spot Monitor
  • FWD or AWD
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XLE$45,030excl. Dealer Processing and Handling (DPH); FWD or AWD
  • 2.4L turbo I4 (265 hp)
  • SofTex seats with 10-way power driver's seat; heated front seats
  • Captain's chairs for seven or bench for eight
  • Qi wireless charger and roof rails
  • Heated steering wheel standard for 2027
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Limited$49,760excl. Dealer Processing and Handling (DPH); FWD or AWD
  • 2.4L turbo I4 (265 hp)
  • Leather seats; heated/ventilated front and heated second-row seats
  • 11-speaker JBL audio and 12.3-inch digital cluster
  • 20-inch chrome-finish wheels; hands-free liftgate
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Platinum$55,445excl. Dealer Processing and Handling (DPH); AWD
  • 2.4L turbo I4 (265 hp)
  • Heated and ventilated second-row seats
  • Panoramic moonroof
  • New wheel design for 2027 gas Platinum
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Hybrid LE$45,610excl. Dealer Processing and Handling (DPH); 2027 Hybrid LE starts at $45,910
  • 2.5L hybrid (245 total system hp)
  • Up to 34 mpg combined (AWD) manufacturer estimate
  • FWD or AWD
  • 8-passenger seating
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Hybrid XLE$46,780excl. Dealer Processing and Handling (DPH)
  • 2.5L hybrid (245 total system hp)
  • 36 mpg combined (Hybrid XLE FWD) manufacturer estimate
  • SofTex seats, heated front seats, Qi charger
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Hybrid Woodland Edition—New for 2027; per-grade price not in Toyota's release
  • 2.5L hybrid (245 total system hp), AWD
  • All-terrain tires on 18-inch matte black wheels; extra half inch of ground clearance
  • Removable second-row console cooler
  • Tow hitch, roof cross bars and 120V/1,500W outlet
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Hybrid Limited$53,110excl. Dealer Processing and Handling (DPH); AWD standard
  • 2.5L hybrid (245 total system hp)
  • Leather seats; heated/ventilated front seats
  • JBL audio and digital cluster
  • Two 120V outlets (1,500W shared)
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Hybrid Nightshade$54,090excl. Dealer Processing and Handling (DPH); not offered for 2027
  • 2.5L hybrid (245 total system hp)
  • Added for 2025 with black exterior accents, black wheels and standard JBL audio
  • Dropped from the 2027 lineup
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Hybrid MAX Limited$56,090excl. Dealer Processing and Handling (DPH); not offered for 2027; 2026 Hybrid MAX launched from $55,190
  • Hybrid MAX, full-time AWD (362 net hp, 400 lb-ft)
  • 362-hp Hybrid MAX with full-time AWD
  • Dropped from the 2027 lineup
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Hybrid MAX Platinum$60,175excl. Dealer Processing and Handling (DPH)
  • Hybrid MAX, full-time AWD (362 net hp, 400 lb-ft)
  • Leather and Ultrasuede front and second-row seats
  • Paddle shifters; panoramic moonroof
  • Black exterior trim for 2027
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Frequently asked questions

What are the Grand Highlander trim levels?

For 2027: gas LE, XLE, Limited and Platinum; Hybrid LE, XLE, Woodland Edition and Limited; and Hybrid MAX Platinum. The 2026 lineup also included Hybrid Nightshade and Hybrid MAX Limited.

How much is a Grand Highlander?

Toyota.com lists the 2026 gas LE at $42,260 and the Hybrid MAX Platinum at $60,175. Toyota says 2027 gas models start at $42,560 and hybrids at $45,910, excluding DPH.

What is Grand Highlander Hybrid MAX?

Hybrid MAX is Toyota's performance hybrid powertrain rated at 362 total system horsepower with full-time AWD. For 2027 it is offered only on the Platinum grade.

What does the Grand Highlander Woodland Edition add?

The 2027 Hybrid Woodland Edition adds all-terrain tires, a half inch more ground clearance, standard AWD, a removable second-row cooler, a tow hitch, cross bars and a 120V/1,500W outlet.

How is the Grand Highlander different from the Highlander?

The Grand Highlander is the larger three-row model, offered with FWD or AWD and three powertrains including the 362-hp Hybrid MAX. The 2026 Highlander comes only with AWD and a 265-hp turbo or 243-hp hybrid.

Sources

Prices and equipment are as published by Toyota for the model year shown; trim content changes between model years, so confirm a specific vehicle against its original paperwork or build sheet.

  1. 2026 Toyota Grand Highlander grades and starting MSRPs (toyota.com, accessed Nov 5, 2026) — Toyota Motor North America (toyota.com)
  2. Room with a View: Toyota Grand Highlander Adds Woodland Edition for 2027 (Oct 1, 2026) — Toyota USA Newsroom (pressroom.toyota.com)
  3. Comfort and Style Mile After Mile in the 2026 Toyota Grand Highlander (Jul 31, 2025) — Toyota USA Newsroom (pressroom.toyota.com)
  4. Toyota Grand Highlander Adds Hybrid Nightshade Edition and LE Grade for 2025 (Nov 4, 2024) — Toyota USA Newsroom (pressroom.toyota.com)
  5. 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander Touches Down in Driveways This Summer (May 30, 2023) — Toyota USA Newsroom (pressroom.toyota.com)

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