2026 Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid: What's in stock, trim-level comparison, FAQ's.

    Updated 2026-09-08
    Quick Answer

    The 2026 Toyota Grand Highlander is a three-row midsize SUV that seats up to eight and is offered in three powertrains: a 2.4L turbocharged four-cylinder (265 hp) on XLE and Limited, a 2.5L hybrid (245 hp combined) on XLE and Limited Hybrid, and the high-output 2.4L turbocharged Hybrid MAX (362 hp combined) on Limited and Platinum. Front-wheel drive is standard on the gas and standard hybrid; all-wheel drive is standard on Hybrid MAX and optional elsewhere. Toyota Safety Sense 3.0 is standard across the lineup, and the Grand Highlander offers up to 5,000 lb of towing capacity (Hybrid MAX). Swope Toyota has 1 Hybrid Limited available right now.

    Highlights of the 2026 Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid

    7 highlights
    • Three powertrains across the lineup: 2.4L turbo gas (265 hp), 2.5L hybrid (245 hp combined), and Hybrid MAX 2.4L turbo hybrid (362 hp combined)
    • Three-row seating for seven (with second-row captain's chairs) or eight (with second-row bench)
    • Up to 5,000 lb towing capacity on Hybrid MAX trims; 3,500 lb on the standard hybrid; 5,000 lb on the gas turbo with the tow package
    • EPA-estimated up to 36 mpg combined on the standard hybrid, the most efficient three-row Toyota SUV on the lineup
    • Toyota Safety Sense 3.0 standard: pre-collision system, lane tracing assist, full-speed dynamic radar cruise, automatic high beams, road-sign assist
    • 12.3-inch touchscreen and 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster standard on Limited and Platinum; 8-inch touchscreen on XLE
    • Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto standard; available 11-speaker JBL audio and panoramic roof on Platinum

    Trim-Level Comparison and Availability at Swope Toyota

    Compare available trim levels to find the right Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid for you. Pricing reflects current in-stock inventory.

    Compare trimsTrim1 trim · 1 in stockHybrid Limited1 in stock
    Pricing
    Starting price$58,123
    Top price$58,123
    Powertrain
    DrivetrainAWD
    Fuel optionsFull Hybrid Electric (FHEV)
    Engine4 Cyl, 2.5L
    MPG (city / hwy)36 / 32
    Standard equipment · Safety & driver assistance
    Blind-spot & rear cross-traffic alert
    Lane keep assist
    Pedestrian & cyclist detection
    Safe exit assist
    Surround-view 360° camera
    Standard equipment · Technology & infotainment
    Built-in navigation
    In-vehicle Wi-Fi hotspot
    Push-button start with proximity key
    Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto
    Wireless Qi phone charger
    Standard equipment · Comfort & convenience
    Dual-zone climate control
    Hands-free smart power liftgate
    Heated 2nd-row seats
    Heated front seats
    Heated steering wheel
    Remote engine start
    Ventilated front seats
    Standard equipment · Interior & exterior
    Leather seating
    Panoramic sunroof

    Inside the Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid

    How the three powertrains differ

    The Grand Highlander offers more powertrain choice than almost any other three-row SUV in the segment. The 2.4L turbocharged gas engine produces 265 horsepower and is the lowest-cost way into the lineup, with a conventional 8-speed automatic and an EPA rating in the low-to-mid-20s combined. The 2.5L hybrid pairs a four-cylinder with electric motors and an electronically controlled CVT for 245 horsepower combined and an EPA-estimated 36 mpg combined, the efficiency pick. The Hybrid MAX is a different animal: a 2.4L turbocharged hybrid producing 362 horsepower combined and 400 lb-ft of torque, paired with a 6-speed automatic (not a CVT), standard AWD, and 5,000-lb towing. Hybrid MAX swaps efficiency for performance, EPA combined drops to 27 mpg, but it's the trim to choose if you want a quick three-row that still tows.

    Choosing between XLE, Limited, and Platinum

    XLE is the volume trim and the only one available with the gas turbo at the lowest entry price. It includes tri-zone climate, an 8-inch touchscreen, the 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, heated front seats, and Toyota Safety Sense 3.0 standard. Limited adds the 12.3-inch touchscreen, leather-trimmed seats, second-row captain's chairs (seven-passenger), a hands-free power liftgate, and ventilated front seats; Limited is also where the Hybrid MAX powertrain becomes available. Platinum is the loaded trim, panoramic roof, 11-speaker JBL audio, head-up display, heated second-row seats, digital rearview mirror, and a 360-degree camera. Platinum is Hybrid MAX-only on AWD configurations.

    How it compares with the Highlander and Sequoia

    The Grand Highlander is roughly 6 inches longer and 2 inches taller than the regular Highlander, which translates to a genuinely usable third row that adults can sit in for a full drive, not a kids-only jumpseat. Cargo capacity behind the third row is 20.6 cubic feet, more than double the regular Highlander. Compared with the Sequoia (Toyota's full-size, body-on-frame three-row), the Grand Highlander is car-based, lighter, and substantially more efficient, but it tows less (5,000 lb max vs. 9,520 lb on the Sequoia) and its third row, while better than the Highlander, is still tighter than the Sequoia's. Shoppers cross-shopping the Honda Pilot and Kia Telluride will find the Grand Highlander's hybrid options unmatched in the segment.

    Pros and Cons

    Pros
    • Three distinct powertrains let buyers optimize for cost, efficiency, or performance
    • Genuinely usable adult-friendly third row, a real advantage versus the regular Highlander
    • Up to 36 mpg combined on the standard hybrid, best-in-class efficiency for a three-row SUV
    • 5,000-lb towing on Hybrid MAX and the gas turbo (with tow package)
    • Toyota Safety Sense 3.0 standard across all trims
    • Strong predicted resale value backed by Toyota's hybrid drivetrain reputation
    • Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto standard
    Cons
    • Hybrid MAX commands a significant price premium over the standard hybrid
    • XLE's 8-inch touchscreen feels small next to the 12.3-inch unit on Limited and Platinum
    • Cargo space behind the third row trails some rivals like the Kia Telluride
    • Hybrid MAX's combined EPA rating drops to 27 mpg, closer to the gas turbo than the standard hybrid
    • No fully-electric or plug-in option in the lineup

    Who is the 2026 Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid best for?

    Best for efficiency-first families

    Grand Highlander XLE Hybrid, the lowest-priced way into the standard hybrid powertrain, with up to 36 mpg combined, Toyota Safety Sense 3.0 standard, tri-zone climate, the 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster, and three-row seating for up to eight. The volume trim, and the most efficient Grand Highlander you can buy.

    Best for comfort-focused buyers

    Grand Highlander Limited Hybrid, adds the 12.3-inch touchscreen, leather-trimmed seats, second-row captain's chairs (seven-passenger), heated and ventilated front seats, hands-free power liftgate, and ambient interior lighting. Same 245-hp hybrid powertrain as the XLE Hybrid; available AWD.

    Best for buyers who want both speed and capability

    Grand Highlander Limited Hybrid MAX, the high-output 2.4L turbo hybrid producing 362 hp combined and 400 lb-ft, paired with a 6-speed automatic, standard AWD, and 5,000-lb towing. Limited's leather and tech with serious performance and tow capacity.

    Best for fully-loaded shoppers

    Grand Highlander Platinum Hybrid MAX, adds a panoramic roof, 11-speaker JBL audio, head-up display, heated second-row seats, digital rearview mirror, and a 360-degree camera. Standard AWD with the Hybrid MAX powertrain. The flagship trim for shoppers who want every box checked.

    Why this matters around Elizabethtown

    Swope Toyota in Elizabethtown, Kentucky stocks the 2026 Grand Highlander Hybrid across XLE, Limited, and Platinum trims with both the standard 2.5L hybrid and the Hybrid MAX powertrain available. The hybrid drivetrain's combined-EPA efficiency fits central Kentucky's mix of interstate commuting on I-65 and rural-county driving, and AWD configurations add traction for winter weather. Service areas include Elizabethtown, Radcliff, Louisville, Bardstown, and the surrounding Hardin and Nelson county markets.

    New 2026 Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid Inventory at Swope ToyotaLive

    Current in-stock units at Swope Toyota in Elizabethtown, KY with full specifications, pricing, and direct links to each vehicle's detail page.

    Total in stock1vehicle
    Price range$58,123
    Available powertrainsFull Hybrid Electric (FHEV)
    Last syncedSep 8, 2026 · 7:24 PM
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    VINStock #YearMakeModelTrimBodyPriceVDPMileageExteriorInteriorEngineDriveTransmissionFuelNew/UsedCPOMPG CityMPG HwyCarfax AccidentCarfax 1-OwnerDoorsOptions
    5TDACAB50TS125396T269015302026ToyotaGrand Highlander HybridHybrid LimitedSport Utility$58,123VDP10Wind Chill PearlBlack4 Cyl, 2.5LAWDCVTFull Hybrid Electric (FHEV)NewNo3632NoNo4
    63 features
    Power Tilt/slide Panoramic Rood with Power SunshadePanoramic View MonitorAll Weather Floor Liners/cargo TrayBody Side Moldings

    Frequently Asked Questions about the 2026 Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid

    Seven or eight passengers depending on configuration. Second-row bench seating gives you eight; second-row captain's chairs (standard on Limited and Platinum) drop you to seven but add walk-through access to the third row.
    Three: a 2.4L turbocharged gas four-cylinder (265 hp) on XLE and Limited, a 2.5L hybrid (245 hp combined) on XLE Hybrid and Limited Hybrid, and the high-output Hybrid MAX 2.4L turbo hybrid (362 hp combined, 400 lb-ft) on Limited and Platinum.
    EPA estimates run from 27 mpg combined on the Hybrid MAX up to 36 mpg combined on the standard 2.5L hybrid. The gas turbo lands in the low-to-mid-20s combined depending on FWD/AWD.
    Up to 5,000 lb on Hybrid MAX trims and on the 2.4L gas turbo when equipped with the tow package. The standard 2.5L hybrid is rated to tow 3,500 lb.
    Yes. AWD is standard on every Hybrid MAX trim and is available as a stand-alone option on the gas turbo and standard hybrid trims.
    The Grand Highlander is roughly 6 inches longer and 2 inches taller, which gives it a genuinely usable third row that adults can sit in. Cargo space behind the third row more than doubles compared with the regular Highlander. The Grand Highlander also offers the Hybrid MAX powertrain, which is not available on the regular Highlander.
    The standard hybrid prioritizes efficiency: 245 hp combined, 36 mpg combined, 3,500-lb towing, FWD-or-AWD, paired with a CVT. The Hybrid MAX prioritizes performance: 362 hp combined, 400 lb-ft, 27 mpg combined, AWD-only, paired with a 6-speed automatic, and 5,000-lb towing.
    MSRP starts in the low-$40,000s for the XLE gas turbo and runs into the mid-$60,000s for a fully-loaded Platinum Hybrid MAX. Pricing varies by trim, powertrain, drivetrain, and option packages.
    Every trim includes Toyota Safety Sense 3.0: pre-collision system with pedestrian detection, lane tracing assist, dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range, automatic high beams, road-sign assist, and proactive driving assist. Blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert are standard across the lineup.
    Toyota covers the Grand Highlander with a 3-year/36,000-mile basic warranty, a 5-year/60,000-mile powertrain warranty, and a 10-year/150,000-mile hybrid battery warranty (on hybrid trims). Two years / 25,000 miles of ToyotaCare scheduled maintenance are included.
    Inventory turns daily. The Live Inventory section on this page shows the current count of 2026 Grand Highlander Hybrid vehicles at Swope Toyota across all trims and drivetrains, with VIN-level detail and direct links to each vehicle.
    Pricing reflects current in-stock inventory and is shown in the Trim-Level Breakdown above. The range narrows or widens as units sell, refer to the live inventory table on this page for the latest in-stock pricing across XLE, Limited, and Platinum trims.
    Swope Toyota is in Elizabethtown, Kentucky, serving Hardin County and the surrounding central-Kentucky region including Radcliff, Louisville, Bardstown, and the Western Kentucky Parkway corridor. Visit our contact page for the address, directions, and hours.
    Yes. Each in-stock vehicle in the Live Inventory section links to its individual detail page where you can request a test drive, ask about pricing, or start a finance application. You can also call Swope Toyota directly using the number in the page footer.
    Yes. Swope Toyota's service department is factory-trained on Toyota hybrid systems, including the i-FORCE MAX hybrid powertrain in the Grand Highlander Hybrid MAX. The 10-year / 150,000-mile Toyota hybrid battery warranty applies to vehicles purchased here, and routine service follows the standard Grand Highlander maintenance schedule.