2026 Toyota Grand Highlander: The Ultimate in Family SUVs

The 2026 Toyota Grand Highlander is back and still a top-tier family SUV option. It blends impressive utility, advanced technology and connectivity, and Toyota’s much-loved reliability into a beautiful, spacious SUV. This year’s model keeps the core ingredients that made this SUV a fan favorite in years past, but it also has minor updates to keep it ahead of the pack in the three-row SUV crowd. Let’s take a closer look – our Orlando Toyota sales team is Making It Simple®!

What’s New for 2026 on this Impressive SUV?

So what’s new on the 2026 Toyota Grand Highlander? Here are some of the key upgrades we noticed when it arrived at Toyota of Orlando.

• The chassis and interior are mostly the same but there’s a new model available – the Hybrid Nightshade Edition.
• Inside you’ll find more premium touches on the upper trims, including upgraded technology (especially when it comes to over-the-air updates) and better noise reduction for quieter highway driving.

Why Is the 2026 Toyota Grand Highlander Perfect for Families?

Families were at top of mind when this new Orlando Toyota SUV was designed. Here are some of the things that make it best-suited for your crew:

• You can seat up to eight and have a full-sized third row – seriously, adults can sit back there.
• There’s an incredible 97+ cubic feet of space in the rear if you fold all the seats flat – whether it’s camping gear, a monthly Costco run, or sports equipment, you’ve got it covered.
• There are also comfort and convenience amenities throughout the cabin like multiple cupholders, rear sunshades, and charging points for devices.
• LATCH anchors make it easy to install car seats and booster seats all over the cabin.

Performance: What to Expect in the 2026 Toyota Grand Highlander

Let’s talk about performance. Did you know that the 2026 Toyota Grand Highlander actually has three powertrain options up for grabs this year? Choose from:

• A 265-horsepower 2.4L turbo gas engine
• A 245-horsepower 2.5L hybrid
• A 362-horsepower Hybrid MAX

We’re all about that Hybrid Max – it gets from 0-60 mph in just seven seconds, which is pretty impressive for a family-friendly SUV. All of these powertrain options offer all-wheel drive, and fuel economy is decent – the hybrid models get up to 36 mpg combined (and let us remind you, you can fit eight people inside this ride).

You can also bring lots along for the ride – the 2026 Toyota Grand Highlander tows up to 5,000 pounds behind it, which matches or beats its most direct competitors (like the Honda Pilot and Kia Telluride). This Orlando Toyota has a smooth and composed ride with low cabin noise, so whether you’re running to the school pickup line or taking a long road trip, you’ll find calm inside the cabin. We also love the light steering and responsive handling that make it easy to drive despite its size.

Technology and Safety Reign in this New Toyota SUV

You’ll love the technology and safety woven into the design of the 2026 Toyota Grand Highlander. It offers standard tech features like:

• A tech-forward 12.3-inch touchscreen audio system
• Multi-zone climate control to keep everyone comfortable
• Seven USB-C charging ports for keeping devices powered up

Plus, options like:

• A head-up display to project important info onto the windshield
• Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
• Over-the-air updates
• Toyota Connected Services including Remote Connect and WiFi Connect
• A digital rearview mirror
• A premium JBL Audio System

And more. Toyota didn’t skimp when it comes to safety, either. You can count on Toyota Safety Sense 3.0 with features like adaptive cruise control, lane-keeping tech, blind spot monitoring, pre-collision braking and pedestrian detection, and Traffic Jam Assist.

Style Meets Substance in the 2026 Toyota Grand Highlander

Having a family-friendly ride doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice style. “Refined ruggedness” is Toyota’s mantra for this SUV, and it shows. It’s a spacious ride that’s also sleek and features modern lines, a dramatic front grille and blackout trim accents as options. We LOVE the new Nightshade Edition, which adds dark touches for drivers who want to make a statement.

The interior offers you the choice of captain’s chairs or bench seats in the second row, and you can choose between fabric, SofTex, and genuine leather trims. You can even toss in premium heated and ventilated seats to ensure comfort throughout the cabin – anything is possible in the new Grand Highlander!

Reliability: What to Know About This Orlando Toyota

If you buy a Toyota, you know it’s going to be reliable – end of story. The 2026 Toyota Grand Highlander is assembled in the USA and backed by great warranties to give you peace of mind, plus two years of complimentary maintenance. It has a low ownership cost and the safety, space, and connectivity you need to ensure your family is in good hands every time you hit the road.

Why the Grand Highlander Beats the Competition

You may be considering competition like the Hyundai Palisade, Kia Telluride, or Honda Pilot when you’re shopping for a three-row SUV. Keep the 2026 Toyota Grand Highlander top of mind – here’s why:

• It’s more spacious, offering better third-row comfort and a larger cargo area
• It offers three different powertrains including a hybrid option, which means you get the best performance alongside the best efficiency
• Toyota’s Toyota Safety Sense and other safety tech is more comprehensive than these other brands
• Very few of the competitors can match the Grand Highlander’s superior warranty coverage and complimentary two years of maintenance

Test Drive the 2026 Toyota Grand Highlander Today

Ready to take it for a spin? Bring the family along for the ride and test drive the new 2026 Toyota Grand Highlander at Toyota of Orlando. We’re just off I-4 near the Mall at Millenia and we’re open until 10pm every single night. Call to schedule – you can reach us at (407) 298-4500!

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