2026 Toyota Grand Highlander
Find Your 2026 Toyota Grand Highlander in Norwood Near Boston
If you’re comparing family SUVs and want adult-sized space in all three rows, confident AWD for New England winters, and impressive mpg, the 2026 Toyota Grand Highlander checks every box. Picture Saturday soccer shuttles with strollers and coolers, quick detours to McGolf in Dedham, and a smooth cruise up I-95 for a weekend at Houghton’s Pond—all with quiet hybrid power and the latest Toyota tech. At Nucar Toyota of Norwood, our 20/200 Protection Plan, the Nucar Network, and Nucar Cares make finding (and keeping) the right Grand Highlander simple.¹
Featured Grand Highlander Inventory
What's New on the 2026 Toyota Grand Highlander?
Grand Highlander returns with family-first space and now offers an eye-catching Hybrid Nightshade grade, while keeping the same three powertrains and adult-friendly third row that made it a hit. You’ll also see manufacturer-estimated mpg highlights called out more clearly for 2026.² ³
- Five grades: LE, XLE, Hybrid Nightshade, Limited, Platinum.²
- Three powertrains: 2.4L turbo gas; 2.5L hybrid (up to manufacturer-estimated 36 mpg combined); and 362-hp Hybrid MAX.²
- Drivetrains: FWD or AWD on most grades; Hybrid MAX is full-time electronic AWD.²
- Towing: Up to 5,000 lbs (gas & Hybrid MAX); 3,500 lbs (hybrid), when properly equipped.
Recent Model Years
2026 Toyota Grand Highlander Power and Performance
Engines & Output
- 2.4L Turbo Gas: 265 hp (FWD or AWD).²
- 2.5L Hybrid: 245 hp (FWD or e-On-Demand AWD).²
- Hybrid MAX: 362 hp, full-time electronic AWD, 6-speed automatic.²
EPA / Efficiency
- 2026 EPA figures are still populating. Toyota lists manufacturer-estimated: Hybrid up to 36 mpg combined, Gas up to 28 combined, Hybrid MAX ~27 combined.²
- As a reference, 2025 EPA ratings show Hybrid FWD at 36 combined, Hybrid AWD at 34 combined, and Hybrid MAX AWD at 27 combined.ā“
Towing (when properly equipped)
- 5,000 lbs: Gas & Hybrid MAX.
- 3,500 lbs: Hybrid.²
Tow a pair of kayaks to Houghton’s Pond, then run a Costco haul in Dedham without worrying about fitting the bulk packs—or the third-row passengers.
2026 Toyota Grand Highlander Interior and Technology
- Standard tech: 12.3-in Toyota Audio Multimedia, wireless Apple CarPlay®/Android Auto™, 7 USB-C ports, OTA updates, three-zone climate with 2nd/3rd-row vents.²
- Available upgrades: 11-speaker JBL®, 12.3-in digital cluster, Head-Up Display, Digital Rearview Mirror, Traffic Jam Assist (Platinum; subscription/trial required), and Remote Connect/Digital Key on select grades.²
- Family-friendly details: Low liftover, wide rear doors for easy third-row access, smart storage cubbies, and captain’s-chair walk-through—handy for after-school drop-offs or event nights at the Four Points by Sheraton conference center.
2026 Toyota Grand Highlander Safety
- Standard: Toyota Safety Sense 3.0 (PCS w/ Pedestrian Detection, LDA w/ Steering Assist, LTA, Full-Speed DRCC, RSA, AHB, Proactive Driving Assist). Blind Spot Monitor w/ Rear Cross-Traffic Alert on all grades. Parking Assist with Automatic Braking and Panoramic View Monitor available.²
- Ratings: 2026 crash ratings pending. The 2025 Grand Highlander shows mixed IIHS results (e.g., some “Acceptable/Good” tests); we’ll update our inventory pages as 2026 ratings post.āµ
Lane tracing and DRCC are clutch for the evening grind along Providence Highway, and the available surround view helps with tight diagonals near Dedham Community Theatre.
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277 Providence Hwy
Norwood, MA 02062