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2026 Grand Highlander

Toyota's largest three-row crossover, sold in Canada with standard all-wheel drive, a choice of gas, hybrid or Hybrid MAX power, and Canadian pricing from $51,635 MSRP, according to Toyota Canada. A research reference built around the questions SUV shoppers ask, not a marketplace listing.

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The Grand Highlander is a three-row SUV with seven or eight seats and all-wheel drive on every Canadian model. The 2026 lineup offers a 265 hp 2.4-litre turbo four in XLE and Limited grades, a 243 hp hybrid in Hybrid XLE and Hybrid Limited grades, and the 362 hp Hybrid MAX in the Platinum, from $51,635 to $66,530. Toyota Canada says the 2027 model, which adds a hybrid Woodland Edition, starts arriving at dealers later this year, with pricing closer to its on-sale date. Fuel consumption, gas towing and maximum cargo figures come from Toyota Canada's 2027 release, labelled as such.

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Their review of the 2025 Grand Highlander Hybrid.

From the MotorMouth YouTube channel, March 26, 2025, shown with YouTube's privacy-enhanced player.

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Compare the Canadian Grand Highlander lineup.

Starting MSRP as published by Toyota Canada for the 2026 model. Freight, PDI, fees and taxes are extra; ask the dealer for the all-in price and when 2027 pricing is available.

Data reference, October 23, 2026

2026 Toyota Grand Highlander trim comparison

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QuestionGasXLE, LimitedFrom $51,635HybridHybrid XLE, Hybrid LimitedFrom $54,935Hybrid MAXPlatinum$66,530
PriceTrims and MSRPToyota Canada 2026 pricing.XLE $51,635
Limited $58,770		Hybrid XLE $54,935
Hybrid Limited $62,270		Hybrid MAX Platinum $66,530
PowertrainEngine2.4L turbo four, eight-speed automatic2.5L four-cylinder hybrid, eCVT2.4L turbo Hybrid MAX, six-speed automatic
Output265 hp, up to 310 lb-ft243 hp system362 hp system, 400 lb-ft
Fuel consumption, combinedToyota Canada estimates for the 2027 model.XLE 10.0 L/100 km (24 mpg US)
Limited 10.7 L/100 km (22 mpg US)		7.0 L/100 km (34 mpg US)8.8 L/100 km (27 mpg US)
DriveAll-wheel drive standard
TowingHybrid and Hybrid MAX: Toyota Canada 2026 release. Gas: Toyota Canada 2027 release.5,000 lb (2,268 kg)3,500 lb (1,588 kg)5,000 lb (2,268 kg)
PracticalitySeatingXLE 8 seats
Limited 7 seats		Hybrid XLE 8 seats
Hybrid Limited 7 or 8 seats		7 seats
Cargo spaceBehind the third row: Toyota Canada 2026 release. Maximum: Toyota Canada 2027 release.Room for seven carry-on suitcases behind the third row, up to 2,761 L (97.5 cu ft) with the rear seats folded flat
TechnologyStandard on all12.3-inch Toyota Multimedia touchscreen, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Toyota Safety Sense 3.0, 10 airbags
Gas From $51,635
Trims and MSRPXLE $51,635
Limited $58,770
Engine2.4L turbo four, eight-speed automatic
Output265 hp, up to 310 lb-ft
Fuel consumption, combinedXLE 10.0 L/100 km (24 mpg US)
Limited 10.7 L/100 km (22 mpg US)
DriveAll-wheel drive standard
Towing5,000 lb (2,268 kg)
SeatingXLE 8 seats
Limited 7 seats
Cargo spaceRoom for seven carry-on suitcases behind the third row, up to 2,761 L (97.5 cu ft) with the rear seats folded flat
Standard on all12.3-inch Toyota Multimedia touchscreen, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Toyota Safety Sense 3.0, 10 airbags
Hybrid From $54,935
Trims and MSRPHybrid XLE $54,935
Hybrid Limited $62,270
Engine2.5L four-cylinder hybrid, eCVT
Output243 hp system
Fuel consumption, combined7.0 L/100 km (34 mpg US)
DriveAll-wheel drive standard
Towing3,500 lb (1,588 kg)
SeatingHybrid XLE 8 seats
Hybrid Limited 7 or 8 seats
Cargo spaceRoom for seven carry-on suitcases behind the third row, up to 2,761 L (97.5 cu ft) with the rear seats folded flat
Standard on all12.3-inch Toyota Multimedia touchscreen, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Toyota Safety Sense 3.0, 10 airbags
Hybrid MAX $66,530
Trims and MSRPHybrid MAX Platinum $66,530
Engine2.4L turbo Hybrid MAX, six-speed automatic
Output362 hp system, 400 lb-ft
Fuel consumption, combined8.8 L/100 km (27 mpg US)
DriveAll-wheel drive standard
Towing5,000 lb (2,268 kg)
Seating7 seats
Cargo spaceRoom for seven carry-on suitcases behind the third row, up to 2,761 L (97.5 cu ft) with the rear seats folded flat
Standard on all12.3-inch Toyota Multimedia touchscreen, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Toyota Safety Sense 3.0, 10 airbags

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What Canadian shoppers ask

The questions Grand Highlander shoppers bring to the showroom.

Drawn from 2,475 Grand Highlander comments posted since 2023 on the MotorMouth YouTube channel. Question themes sit apart from verified vehicle facts and help prepare a more useful test drive.

01

Gas, hybrid or Hybrid MAX?

Hybrid power is the biggest theme, raised in 563 comments. The gas XLE and Limited use a 265 hp 2.4-litre turbo four; the Hybrid XLE and Hybrid Limited use a 2.5-litre hybrid with 243 hp; and the Platinum uses the Hybrid MAX system with 362 hp and 400 lb-ft, according to Toyota Canada. A 2025 Limited owner wrote: "I am absolutely in love with this Grand Highlander. The 2.5 linked to the eCVT has enough power and really good fuel mileage."

Take this to your test drive

Drive the hybrid and the Hybrid MAX back to back, and decide how much the extra power and towing are worth to you.

02

What does it cost?

Price and value come up in 405 comments. Toyota Canada lists the 2026 Grand Highlander from $51,635 for the gas XLE to $66,530 for the Hybrid MAX Platinum. For 2027, Toyota Canada adds a hybrid Woodland Edition with second-row captain's chairs and says pricing will be available closer to the on-sale date.

Take this to your test drive

Ask for the all-in price with freight, PDI and fees, and whether a 2026 or a 2027 model is the better fit for your timing.

03

Is the third row big enough?

Space, cargo and rear seats come up in 177 comments. XLE grades seat eight with a 60/40 bench, the Hybrid Limited offers seven or eight seats, and the Platinum seats seven. Toyota Canada says there is room for seven carry-on suitcases behind the third row, and up to 2,761 L (97.5 cu ft) with the rear seats folded flat. One viewer explained why size mattered: "My daughter purchased the Grand Highlander Hybrid and the size is great for their 3 kids as they have the 8 passenger."

Take this to your test drive

Sit in the third row yourself, then load car seats and a stroller to see what fits behind it.

04

How much fuel does it use?

Fuel economy comes up in 182 comments. For the 2027 model, Toyota Canada estimates 7.0 L/100 km (34 mpg US) combined for the hybrid XLE, Woodland and Limited, 8.8 L/100 km (27 mpg US) for the Hybrid MAX Platinum, and 10.0 L/100 km (24 mpg US) and 10.7 L/100 km (22 mpg US) for the gas XLE and Limited.

Take this to your test drive

Estimate your yearly kilometres and compare fuel costs for the gas and hybrid versions of the grade you want.

05

How much can it tow?

Towing comes up in 81 comments. Toyota Canada rates the hybrid at 3,500 lb (1,588 kg) and the Hybrid MAX Platinum at 5,000 lb (2,268 kg), and lists 5,000 lb (2,268 kg) for gas grades in its 2027 release.

Take this to your test drive

Bring your trailer weight, and ask the dealer to confirm the rating and hitch for the exact grade you are considering.

06

What tech comes with it?

Interior and tech come up in 422 comments. A 12.3-inch Toyota Multimedia touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto is standard, the Limited adds an 11-speaker JBL system, and Toyota Safety Sense 3.0 and 10 airbags are standard on all models. Viewers have their favourite grades. One wrote: "Great review guys, I have to go with Andrea on this one, Platinum is the ticket."

Take this to your test drive

Pair your phone, try the voice controls and compare the XLE and Limited interiors before you choose.

07

Highlander or Grand Highlander?

Many viewers compare the two. The Grand Highlander starts at $51,635 for the 2026 XLE, against $51,285 for the 2026 Highlander XLE, according to Toyota Canada, and the Grand Highlander is the one that offers the 362 hp Hybrid MAX. "Go big or go home. Grand Highlander, for sure."

Take this to your test drive

If you can, sit in both on the same visit and load the third row of each with your own gear.

08

How does it drive?

Engine and power come up in 304 comments. All-wheel drive is standard on every grade, and the hybrid uses an electronic on-demand system. A new owner wrote: "We bought a Grand Highlander hybrid last night and it brought a smile to my face driving. Going to have this a long time."

Take this to your test drive

Drive it on the highway and in a tight parking lot, and check visibility over the hood and out the back.

Source ledger

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Sources were retrieved on October 23, 2026. Specifications, equipment, price and availability can change. Confirm the exact Canadian build sheet before purchase.

  1. Toyota Canada, Now on sale: The 2026 Toyota Grand Highlander, September 8, 2025 2026 grades and MSRP, seating by grade, powertrains and output, hybrid and Hybrid MAX towing, standard AWD, 12.3-inch screen, JBL audio on Limited, Toyota Safety Sense 3.0 and 10 airbags, space behind the third row for seven carry-on suitcases.
  2. Toyota Canada, Grand Highlander adds Woodland Edition for 2027, October 1, 2026 2027 Woodland Edition, fuel consumption estimates, gas towing, 60/40 bench on XLE, maximum cargo in litres, hybrid on-demand AWD, 2027 timing and pricing to come.
  3. Toyota Canada, Now on sale: The 2026 Toyota Highlander and Highlander Hybrid, November 10, 2025 Highlander XLE starting MSRP for the comparison card.
  4. MotorMouth audience research 2,475 Grand Highlander comments posted since 2023 on the MotorMouth YouTube channel, read on October 23, 2026. Quoted comments are about the current Grand Highlander and lightly cleaned for readability.

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