Key Features of the 2026 Toyota Grand Highlander

Hybrid MAX Powertrain

For shoppers who want instant response and refined strength, the available Hybrid MAX powertrain delivers excellent power and a healthy dose of electrified fun. It brings robust performance with a smooth, confident character that’s ideal for merging onto busy highways or climbing steep grades on weekend trips. Hybrid MAX pairs gasoline and electrified components to deliver commanding acceleration while maintaining refined NVH characteristics inside the cabin. When properly equipped, Grand Highlander also offers up to 5000 lbs. of towing capacity, so you can haul a small boat to the marina or tow a compact camper to your favorite campsite. It’s a powertrain engineered to elevate everyday driving without compromising the long-haul comfort families expect.

Toyota Safety Sense™ 3.0

Safety is always in the spotlight with Toyota Safety Sense™ 3.0. This comprehensive suite supports you with modern driver assistance features designed to enhance awareness and help mitigate or avoid certain collisions. In the Grand Highlander, TSS™ 3.0 leverages sensors and cameras for functions such as Pre-Collision assistance, Lane awareness, and more. It’s tuned to work smoothly in everyday traffic, and when paired with available systems like Traffic Jam Assist on controlled-access freeways, it can help reduce fatigue in stop-and-go commutes. The result is a family SUV that keeps an eye on the road with you, adding reassurance whether you’re navigating local streets or heading out of town on I-280.

12.3-in. Toyota Audio Multimedia

The available 12.3-in. Toyota Audio Multimedia system puts a high-resolution, intuitive interface front and center. Wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ compatibility make smartphone integration seamless—no cables needed—while an available 12.3-in. digital gauge cluster complements the central display with crisp, customizable driver information. Connected Services keep you in the loop with available features that can assist with navigation, updates, and select remote functions. The system’s clean design and quick responses make it easy to adjust audio, access apps, or check navigation, and the interface is paired with sensible physical controls so you can keep your eyes on the road while making quick changes.

Panoramic View Monitor

Parking lots and tight driveways are easier to navigate with the available Panoramic View Monitor. This system provides a synthesized overhead perspective to help you visualize your surroundings. It’s especially helpful when maneuvering a larger three-row SUV around curbs, obstacles, or crowded school pickup lines. Pair it with the available Digital Rearview Mirror, which uses a camera feed to give a clearer, wider view behind you, even when passengers or cargo block the traditional mirror. Together, these technologies help make low-speed maneuvers more confident in urban neighborhoods and busy shopping centers.

Spacious Third Row

Grand Highlander’s third row was designed with real passengers in mind, not just occasional overflow. With 33.5 inches of legroom, the third row comfortably seats three, so adults and taller teens can stretch out on longer drives. Even when all eight seats are occupied, the cargo area still provides 20.6 cu. ft. of space for backpacks and grocery runs. If you need more room, fold the third row for 57.9 cu. ft., or fold both rear rows to unlock up to 97.5 cu. ft. of flat loading space—perfect for Costco hauls, dorm move-in days, or a couple of mountain bikes. Available heated and ventilated front- and second-row seats and an available heated steering wheel round out the comfort story for every season.