Key Features of the 2026 Toyota Grand Highlander

Hybrid MAX Powertrain

Hybrid MAX elevates Grand Highlander with compelling power and smooth, refined response that makes highway on-ramps, mountain passes, and busy city merges feel effortless. This electrified system pairs a turbocharged engine with electric motor assistance for robust, ready torque and confident acceleration, while maintaining the quiet composure and linear feel drivers appreciate on longer trips. Hybrid MAX is tuned for everyday drivability, delivering a strong push off the line and a calm, controlled character at speed. When your plans include passengers, luggage, and recreational gear, this powertrain’s breadth of capability shines—especially when you want up to 5,000 lbs. of towing capacity for small boats or weekend trailers. Available all-wheel drive complements the setup with extra traction in rain, on gravel, and across uneven surfaces, so you can head out with assurance no matter what the forecast calls for.

Toyota Safety Sense™ 3.0

Toyota Safety Sense™ 3.0 brings a comprehensive suite of driver-assist technologies designed to support your awareness in everyday conditions. This advanced package builds on core systems with enhancements that help with everything from detecting vehicles and pedestrians to assisting with steering inputs when lane markings are clear. It is engineered to feel natural and unobtrusive—like an extra set of eyes when traffic tightens or visibility shifts. Pair TSS™ 3.0 with available Traffic Jam Assist and Grand Highlander can help take the edge off low-speed, stop-and-go freeway driving when conditions are right. The goal is simple: reduce the workload and help keep you centered, informed, and prepared. When combined with the available Panoramic View Monitor for parking areas and the available Digital Rearview Mirror for a broader field of vision, your confidence scales up from driveway to highway.

Panoramic View Monitor

The available Panoramic View Monitor is one of those features you quickly wonder how you lived without. Using exterior cameras to stitch together a bird’s-eye view, it helps you confidently maneuver in tight spaces—think crowded garages, curbside parallel parking, and trailhead lots. On screen, you can see simulated overhead perspectives and helpful side views that show curb distance and nearby obstacles. For families loading up, this makes quick work of backing near a sidewalk, aligning with a campsite pad, or approaching a parking stop without guesswork. Combined with Grand Highlander’s composed steering and comfortable sightlines, the Panoramic View Monitor adds a layer of precision that simplifies everyday life and helps protect your wheels and bumpers from the small scrapes that add up over time.

12.3-in. Toyota Audio Multimedia with wireless Apple CarPlay® & Android Auto™ compatibility

At the center of the cabin is a wide, clear 12.3-in. Toyota Audio Multimedia display that’s designed to be both intuitive and responsive. Wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ compatibility simplify weekly routines—no cables required—so maps, playlists, messages, and podcasts feel seamlessly integrated. The interface prioritizes quick taps and logical menus, while voice functions add hands-on-the-wheel convenience for route changes or audio controls. Drivers who favor an uncluttered cockpit will appreciate how fast the system wakes, how fluidly it scrolls, and how easy it is to keep essentials within a glance. Pair it with available features like a Digital Rearview Mirror for enhanced visibility and available connected services for navigation and traffic updates, and you have a tech stack that supports both solo commutes and full-family adventures without becoming a distraction.

Spacious Third Row

Grand Highlander’s third row was designed with real adults in mind, with generous dimensions—including 33.5 inches of leg room—so more passengers can genuinely stretch out. The cushion height, backrest angle, and footwell room come together to create a natural seating position, which matters on longer days. Access is straightforward, with a wide pathway when the second row tips and slides, and once everyone is in, there are thoughtful conveniences like cup/bottle holders—13 throughout the cabin—and nearby storage to keep essentials organized. When it is time to reshuffle for cargo, the rear rows fold flat to open up to 97.5 cu. ft. of space, but even with all seats upright, you still have 20.6 cu. ft. in the rear cargo area for daily errand runs. It is a flexible layout that respects the needs of a growing family and an active lifestyle.