2026 Toyota Grand Highlander Specs: MPG, Gas Mileage, Engine Size & Dimensions
2026 Toyota Grand Highlander Specs at a Glance
The 2026 Toyota Grand Highlander gets 36 mpg combined on the 2.5L Front-Wheel Drive configuration, weighs 4,905 lbs, measures 201.2 in long. Figures are per configuration, not a single official number — other trims rate as low as 22 mpg combined. Every figure below comes from EPA, NHTSA, or manufacturer published data — no estimates.
- Combined MPG
- 36 mpg (37 city / 34 hwy)
- Best configuration: 2.5L · Front-Wheel Drive · Automatic (AV-S6) · other 2026 trims rate 22–36 mpg combined
- Engine
- 2.5L 4-cyl
- 2.5L · Front-Wheel Drive · Automatic (AV-S6) · 2 powertrains offered
- Curb weight
- 4,905 lbs
- Heaviest recorded configuration: GRAND HIGHLANDER 4DR SUV PLATINUM MAX HYBRID
- Length
- 201.2 in · 78.3 in wide · 70.1 in tall
- Wheelbase
- 116.1 in
2026 Toyota Grand Highlander trims and MPG
| Trim | Engine | Trans | Drive | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 4 · 2.5L | Automatic (AV-S6) | All-Wheel Drive | 36 | 32 | 34 |
| Auto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 4 · 2.5L | Automatic (AV-S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 37 | 34 | 36 |
| Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.4 L | 4 · 2.4L | Automatic (S6) | All-Wheel Drive | 26 | 27 | 27 |
| Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.4 L | 4 · 2.4L | Automatic (S8) | Front-Wheel Drive | 21 | 28 | 24 |
| Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.4 L | 4 · 2.4L | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 20 | 26 | 22 |
| Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.4 L | 4 · 2.4L | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 21 | 27 | 23 |
Detailed Specifications
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View details →Toyota Grand Highlander — All Years Overview
| Year | Trim | Engine | Trans | Drive | City | Hwy | Combined | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Auto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 4 · 2.5L | Automatic (AV-S6) | All-Wheel Drive | 36 | 32 | 34 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2026 | Auto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 4 · 2.5L | Automatic (AV-S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 37 | 34 | 36 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2026 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.4 L | 4 · 2.4L | Automatic (S6) | All-Wheel Drive | 26 | 27 | 27 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2026 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.4 L | 4 · 2.4L | Automatic (S8) | Front-Wheel Drive | 21 | 28 | 24 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2026 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.4 L | 4 · 2.4L | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 20 | 26 | 22 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2026 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.4 L | 4 · 2.4L | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 21 | 27 | 23 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2025 | Auto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 4 · 2.5L | Automatic (AV-S6) | All-Wheel Drive | 36 | 32 | 34 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2025 | Auto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 4 · 2.5L | Automatic (AV-S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 37 | 34 | 36 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2025 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.4 L | 4 · 2.4L | Automatic (S6) | All-Wheel Drive | 26 | 27 | 27 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2025 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.4 L | 4 · 2.4L | Automatic (S8) | Front-Wheel Drive | 21 | 28 | 24 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2025 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.4 L | 4 · 2.4L | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 20 | 26 | 22 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2025 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.4 L | 4 · 2.4L | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 21 | 27 | 23 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2024 | Auto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 4 · 2.5L | Automatic (AV-S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 37 | 34 | 36 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2024 | Auto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 4 · 2.5L | Automatic (AV-S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 36 | 32 | 34 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2024 | Auto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 4 · 2.5L | Automatic (AV-S6) | All-Wheel Drive | 36 | 32 | 34 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2024 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.4 L | 4 · 2.4L | Automatic (S6) | All-Wheel Drive | 26 | 27 | 27 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2024 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.4 L | 4 · 2.4L | Automatic (S8) | Front-Wheel Drive | 21 | 28 | 24 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2024 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.4 L | 4 · 2.4L | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 20 | 26 | 22 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2024 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.4 L | 4 · 2.4L | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 21 | 27 | 23 | Regular Gasoline |
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Toyota Grand Highlander — Frequently Asked Questions
What is the fuel economy of the 2026 Toyota Grand Highlander?
The Toyota Grand Highlander is EPA-rated at up to 36 MPG combined (37 city / 34 highway).
What engine does the 2026 Toyota Grand Highlander have?
The Toyota Grand Highlander uses a 2.5L 4-cylinder engine paired with an Automatic transmission.
What years of the Toyota Grand Highlander are covered here?
This page documents 19 verified Toyota Grand Highlander configurations across model years 2024–2026.
Which model year of the Toyota Grand Highlander is the most fuel efficient?
Every documented Toyota Grand Highlander model year lands on the same 36 MPG combined peak, so fuel economy is not a reason to prefer one year over another.
How many engine options does the Toyota Grand Highlander have?
The records list 2 distinct displacements for the Toyota Grand Highlander — 2.4L, 2.5L — which is why combined MPG varies between trims of the same year.
Is the 2026 Toyota Grand Highlander front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive?
The Toyota Grand Highlander appears in 2 drivetrain layouts across the years documented here — All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive — with the latest 2026 record on All-Wheel Drive.