2026 Toyota Grand Highlander

The 2026 Toyota Grand Highlander brings three-row SUV practicality to Larry H. Miller Toyota Peoria in Peoria, AZ, with seating for 7–8 passengers, available front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive, and a 2.4-liter turbocharged inline-four engine producing 265 horsepower. This page gives shoppers a clear look at its trim pricing, efficiency, towing capability, dimensions, configuration, competitor differences, and ways to explore the model through the dealership, including live inventory, trade-in tools, and service resources. The Grand Highlander offers a starting MSRP of $41,360, while trim pricing reaches $54,545, with regular unleaded fuel and an eight-speed automatic transmission across the model range.

Starting MSRP

$41,360

Horsepower

265 hp

EPA MPG

20–21 city / 26–28 hwy

Max Towing

5,000 lbs

Seating

7–8 seats

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive / All Wheel Drive

Fuel

Regular Unleaded

Body Style

SUV

How the 2026 Toyota Grand Highlander Compares With Competitors

Pricing, power, fuel economy, towing, seating, and drivetrain all shape the right three-row SUV choice. The Grand Highlander starts at $41,360; MSRP excludes tax, title, registration and dealer fees.

The 2026 Toyota Grand Highlander starts at $41,360, compared with $40,920 for the 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The Grand Highlander seats 7–8 and produces 265 horsepower, while the Grand Cherokee seats 5 and produces 293–324 horsepower; buyers prioritizing three-row capacity may favor the Toyota, while buyers focused on the Jeep's power figures may prefer the Grand Cherokee. The Toyota returns 20–21 city and 26–28 highway MPG, compared with 19–21 city and 25–27 highway MPG for the Jeep, while maximum towing is 5,000 pounds versus 6,200 pounds. The Grand Highlander offers front- or all-wheel drive, while the Grand Cherokee offers four- or rear-wheel drive.

The 2026 Toyota Grand Highlander starts at $41,360, compared with $40,800 for the 2026 Chevrolet Traverse. Both offer seating for seven in at least one configuration, while the Grand Highlander accommodates 7–8 passengers and the Traverse seats 7; the Toyota produces 265 horsepower compared with 328 horsepower for the Chevrolet. Both can tow up to 5,000 pounds, and both offer front- or all-wheel drive. The Grand Highlander's 20–21 city and 26–28 highway MPG range differs from the Traverse's 20 city and 24–26 highway MPG, giving efficiency-focused shoppers figures to consider alongside the Chevrolet's higher horsepower.

The 2026 Toyota Grand Highlander starts at $41,360, compared with $40,795 for the 2026 Subaru Ascent. The Toyota produces 265 horsepower, returns 20–21 city and 26–28 highway MPG, and offers front- or all-wheel drive, while the Ascent produces 260 horsepower, returns 19–20 city and 25–26 highway MPG, and uses all-wheel drive. Both seat 7 and tow up to 5,000 pounds, so shoppers can weigh the Toyota's seating range and drivetrain choice against the Subaru's standard all-wheel-drive configuration.

Specifications and Configuration

The 2026 Toyota Grand Highlander is a three-row SUV with seating for 7–8 passengers across the trim range. Its 2.4-liter inline-four engine has 2,393 cc of displacement, 310 lb-ft of torque, peak power at 6,000 rpm, and peak torque at 1,700 rpm, paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission.

Front-wheel drive is available on the LE and XLE, while the Limited and Platinum use all-wheel drive. City fuel economy ranges from 20 to 21 MPG, and highway fuel economy ranges from 26 to 28 MPG, using regular unleaded fuel.

The Grand Highlander can tow up to 5,000 pounds and reaches 0–60 mph in 7.5 seconds. Cargo space behind the rear seats is 20.6 cubic feet. Across trims, curb weight ranges from 4,290 to 4,485 pounds, with a 17.8-gallon fuel capacity.

Exterior dimensions measure 201.4 inches in length, 78.3 inches in width, and 70.1 inches in height, with a 116.1-inch wheelbase. Trim starting MSRPs are $41,360 for the LE, $44,130 for the XLE, $50,460 for the Limited, and $54,545 for the Platinum.

Buying a 2026 Toyota Grand Highlander in Peoria

Larry H. Miller Toyota Peoria serves shoppers at 8633 West Bell Road, Peoria, AZ 85382. The store receives vehicles on a rolling basis, so shoppers can use the search inventory link to review current new-vehicle listings.

A trade-in can be part of the purchase process through the dealership's value your trade resource. Financing shoppers can also explore pre-approval options, while Toyota service support helps owners plan maintenance after purchase.

What to Weigh Before Buying

Start with seating and drivetrain. The LE has eight seats and front-wheel drive, while the XLE offers 7–8 seats with front-wheel drive; the Limited and Platinum provide 7–8 seats with all-wheel drive.

Fuel economy varies by trim and drivetrain, with 21 city and 28 highway MPG on the LE and XLE, compared with 20 city and 26 highway MPG on the Limited and Platinum. Towing capability reaches 5,000 pounds across the model range, which may matter when comparing passenger space with utility.

Trim pricing rises from $41,360 to $54,545, so equipment preferences and drivetrain needs should be considered alongside the vehicle's dimensions, cargo capacity, and regular-unleaded fuel requirement.