2026 Toyota Grand Highlander Redesign, Interior, Specs

2026 Toyota Grand Highlander Redesign, Interior, Specs –  The competition for the title of finest SUV is intensifying as more and more automakers vie for consumers’ attention. Everybody appears to be spending a lot of money trying to make them as classy, luxurious, and kid-friendly as they can, and new rivals keep appearing.  2026 Toyota Grand Highlander Redesign

The three-row sector appeared to have a new favorite after a head-to-head matchup between the award-winning Kia Telluride and Honda’s revamped Pilot. The former came out on top. In just a few months, the bigger and more stylish 2026 Toyota Grand Highlander will likely overtake the Pilot as the best SUV on the market.

2026 Toyota Grand Highlander Redesign and Update Plan

Exterior and Interior

Though it’s still a respectable machine, the slightly smaller Highlander has always suffered from two major flaws: cramped back seats and little load room. Here is where the Grand Highlander’s large 164 mm (6.5 in) overall length and 100 mm (3.9 in) greater wheelbase come into their own. Because of this, there is more than enough space for passengers and their bags to rival the finest in its class.  2026 Toyota Grand Highlander Redesign

The Limited trim we were driving had two captain’s chairs in the second row, but the Grand Highlander can accommodate up to eight people in the XLE trim’s second-row bench. The Grand Highlander and the Highlander both have competitive segment-leading towing capacities of up to 2,268 kg (5,000 lb).

2026 Toyota Grand Highlander Specs

The Grand Highlander has seven USB-C ports on the interior. More important than their quantity is their thoughtful distribution across the cabin to maximize their utility. An example would be a neat shelf just in front of the front passenger seat; it’s spacious enough to accommodate a contemporary smartphone, and there’s a USB port on the right side of that shelf. In this Limited model, there are two heated second-row seats and a console that is just as ingenious, with two rubberized slots for a tablet and huge cup holders.

Power leather seats with ventilation and heating are located up front. The main infotainment screen, which occupies the same area as the adjustable 12.3-inch instrument display, is bright and clear; this is an improvement over some of the SUVs that came before it.

Engine and Performance

The 2.4L turbocharged four-cylinder engine is becoming standard issue in Toyota vehicles, and it propelled the non-hybrid Grand Highlander that was tested here. You can whip it about town with ease because to its 310 lb-ft of torque, which peaks at a low 1,700 rpm.

Surprisingly, the Grand Highlander is only 50 kg (110 lb) heavier than its little sibling, while being larger in every dimension. This means that the huge Toyota has no trouble getting up to highway speeds or passing slower traffic.  2026 Toyota Grand Highlander Redesign

Hybrid Max variants, which increase torque to 400 lb-ft, are available for those who desire significantly more power. Those looking for a more fuel-efficient journey, meanwhile, should go with the traditional hybrid.

2026 Toyota Grand Highlander Fuel Economy

The official fuel consumption data have not been released by the government yet, but the test results show that the vehicle should have an average of 9.8 L/100 km, which is in line with Toyota’s claims. As a general rule, the traditional hybrid should achieve fuel economy of about 7.0 L/100 km, while the Hybrid Max is anticipated to achieve a minimum of 1.0 L/100 km.  2026 Toyota Grand Highlander Redesign

2026 Toyota Grand Highlander Safety Features

On the front of safety, the extensive feature count is also there. Equipped with parking sensors, a surround-view camera, adaptive cruise control, automatic emergency braking, lane-keeping assistance, and blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert, among other features. Pedestrians and bicycles can be detected via the front collision warning system, which also monitors approaching traffic during left turns.

A “Proactive Driving Assist” feature, separate from the adaptive cruise’s pre-collision system, uses the front-facing camera and radar to subtly assist with steering and braking so that the vehicle stays at a safe speed when entering curves or when following too closely behind other vehicles. In our tests, the brakes were noticeable and sometimes seemed like the powerful regenerative braking of an EV or hybrid. Even the brand-new Toyota Crown was found to have the same problem. 2026 Toyota Grand Highlander Redesign

2026 Toyota Grand Highlander Price and Release Date

At $57,690 MSRP, the 2026 Grand Highlander Limited feels like a decent deal, as it’s well-appointed and thoughtfully designed for family-hauling needs. A little over $50,000 will get you the XLE, the Grand Highlander’s entry-level model.  2026 Toyota Grand Highlander Redesign

Even yet, the Grand Highlander Limited has stiff competition in this market from rivals like the Honda Pilot EX-L and the Kia Telluride SX, which are similarly equipped but have smoother V6 engines. In comparison to this Toyota, the new Mazda CX-90 is less expensive and uses a potent inline six-cylinder engine.