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2026 Toyota Grand Highlander

XLE AWD

GasAWDMSRP $46,030

What the XLE adds over the LE (+$4,370)

Spec	LE	XLE
EPA Highway MPG	28 mpg	27 mpg
EPA Combined MPG	24 mpg	23 mpg
Curb weight (maximum)	4290 lbs	4465 lbs
Curb weight (minimum)	4290 lbs	4440 lbs
Gross vehicle weight rating	6040 lbs	6195 lbs

Standard here, not on the base trim: 8-way power adjustable passenger seat, All Wheel Drive (AWD), Downhill Brake Control (DBC), ECM Rear View Mirror + HomeLink, Heated front seats, Rear door - Side window curtains (Shade), Second-row captain's chairs with side mini pocket, Smart (Hands-free) Power liftgate with Auto-Close functionality, Wireless device charging 15W (Qi)

Specifications

Source: manufacturer press kit

Brakes

Front brake type	ventilated disc
Rear brake type	ventilated disc
Parking brake type	Electronic

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

Connected Services

Connected services brand	Toyota Connected Services
Connected services trial (premium tier)	12 months
Connected services trial (standard tier)	120 months

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	twin turbo
Cylinder count	4
Engine displacement	2393 cc
Fuel injection system	D-4S
Engine type (full description)	2.5L Turbo Hybrid, 4-cyl, GDI, DOHC 16-Valve, P1+P2 motors
Valve configuration	16-valve with Dual VVT-i

Engine Output

Horsepower	265 hp
Torque	310 lb-ft

Fuel Economy

EPA City MPG	21 mpg
EPA Combined MPG	23 mpg
EPA Highway MPG	27 mpg

Fuel System

Minimum recommended octane	87
Fuel tank capacity	17.8 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

Seating

Passenger seating capacity

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); 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	3.3
Transmission speeds	8
Transmission type	automatic

Weights

Curb weight (maximum)	4465 lbs
Curb weight (minimum)	4440 lbs
Gross vehicle weight rating	6195 lbs

Wheels

Wheel diameter	18 in
Wheel material	Aluminum

Standard & optional equipment

Source: manufacturer press kit

Climate 1 standard · 0 optional

Tri-zone (Driver, Front Passenger and Rear) automatic temperature control

Convenience 3 standard · 0 optional

Power windows with auto up/down on all four windowsPush-button start with Smart Key and burglar alarmSmart (Hands-free) Power liftgate with Auto-Close functionality

Exterior 7 standard · 1 optional

Acoustic Front WindshieldHeated outside mirrorsLED Projector-style headlights with high and low beamsLED rear combination lampsPower tilt-slide sunroofPrivacy Rear Windows, 3rd row/Cargo Side Glass and Liftgate GlassRear windshield defrosterTemporary spare wheel tire

Infotainment 3 standard · 0 optional

12.3" color touchscreen with navigation, wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, HD Radio, SiriusXM, BluetoothAutomatic Collision NotificationConnected roadside assistanceFind My Vehicle / Last-mile locationRemote door lock/unlock via smartphone appRemote engine start via smartphone appSOS Emergency Call buttonStolen Vehicle RecoveryUSB-C Ports: 7 Total — 1 Data and Charging (Front Row) and 6 Charging (2 in each row)Wireless device charging 15W (Qi)

Interior 5 standard · 0 optional

ECM Rear View Mirror + HomeLinkLED illuminated Sun Visors/Vanity MirrorsOverhead console with sunglass holderRear door - Side window curtains (Shade)Trip computer

Powertrain 1 standard · 0 optional

All Wheel Drive (AWD)

Safety 20 standard · 0 optional

Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist (BCA)Downhill Brake Control (DBC)Driver's knee airbagDual front advanced airbagsDual front seat-mounted side airbagsElectronic Stability Control (ESC)Forward Collision Avoidance with Pedestrian and Cyclist Detection (FCA)Forward Collision Warning (FCW)Full-length side curtain airbagsHigh Beam Assist (HBA)Hill-start Assist Control (HAC)ImmobilizerLane Departure Warning (LDW)Lane Keeping Assist (LKA)Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) (x4)Rear View Monitor (RVM) with Parking Guidance-DynamicSmart Cruise Control (SCC) with STOP & GO (S&G)Tire-Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) high-lineTraction Control System (TCS)

Seating 5 standard · 0 optional

4-way driver lumbar support8-way power adjustable driver's seat8-way power adjustable passenger seatHeated front seatsSecond-row captain's chairs with side mini pocket

Transcribed from the manufacturer's official press kit for the 2026 Grand Highlander. Confirm with the window sticker for a specific unit.

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