2025 Toyota Grand Highlander

The three-row Grand Highlander is positioned above the current Highlander and designed to better compete with class leaders like the Honda Pilot, Hyundai Palisade and Kia Telluride. This all-new SUV offers three powertrains: a base 2.4-liter turbocharged four-cylinder that sounds raspy, a thrifty 2.5-liter hybrid, and a powerful 2.4-liter turbocharged hybrid. Unlike most competitors, there is no V6 engine. The Grand Highlander can be configured to hold seven or eight passengers. The third seat is much roomier than it is in the regular Highlander, and it has greater cargo capacity. Power is adequate, the ride is comfortable and handling is decent. It features the latest Toyota infotainment system, with a 12.3-inch screen. All versions get the Safety Sense 3.0 suite. That includes AEB with pedestrian, cyclist, and motorcyclist detection, AEB highway, BSW, and RCTW. An LE trim and a Nightshade Edition based on the Limited trim were introduced for 2025.

Market value: $45,525
Fuel: Conventional
Transmission: Automatic
Seats: 8

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Model year 2025

Owner rating 4/5

Reliability 5/5

Data updated December 4, 2025

At a glance

Model data

Overview

Powertrain: Conventional
Body style: 4-door SUV
Drive type: AWD
Transmission: Automatic, 8-speed
Category: Midsized SUVs 3-row
Generation began: 2024

Pricing

Current retail median: $45,525
Retail value range: $39,200 - $57,675
Original MSRP range: $40,860 - $58,775
Trade-in range: $37,965 - $56,010

Ratings

Road test score: 82/100
Owner satisfaction: 4/5
Would buy again: 72%
Reliability: 5/5

Fuel economy

EPA city: 21 MPG
EPA highway: 27 MPG
EPA combined: 23 MPG
Tested city: 14 MPG
Tested highway: 32 MPG
Tested overall: 22 MPG
Annual fuel cost: $1,785
Cruising range: 390 miles

Road tests

0-30 mph: 3.2 sec
0-60 mph: 8 sec
60-0 mph braking: 134 ft
Avoidance speed: 49 mph
Test status: Test Completed

Dimensions

Length: 201 in
Width: 78 in
Height: 70 in
Wheelbase: 116 in
Weight: 4,555 lb
Maximum load: 1,410 lb
Towing capacity: 5,000 lb

Interior

Seating: 8 people
Front head room: 4.5 in
Front leg room: 42 in
Rear head room: 3.5 in
Rear leg room: 33 in
Cargo volume: 48.5 cu ft
Luggage: 3+0+0

Owner feedback

Comfort: 4/5
Driving: 4/5
Styling: 4/5
Value: 1/5

Environmental impact

Air pollution score: 6/10
Greenhouse gas score: 5/10
SmartWay: No

Brand context

About Toyota

Toyota mostly fulfills its reputation for building efficient and exceptionally reliable vehicles. Most of their models do well in our testing, thanks to their impressive fuel economy, comfortable rides, quiet cabins, and ease of getting in and out. All of this makes Toyotas among the best options for used vehicles. The brand was a hybrid pioneer, starting with the original Prius. Toyota has evolved and expanded that technology, and most vehicles in its lineup are available as a hybrid. Toyota also sells a number of plug-in hybrids, which were once called Prime but are now simply referred to as Plug-in. The company also knows how to add a dose of excitement into its lineup. The GR86, GR Corolla, and Supra are legit, fun-to-drive sports cars. However, some models we’ve tested have been disappointing. The company’s EV, the bZ4X SUV, is mediocre.

Vehicle ID: 33667 First published: December 5, 2024 Updated: December 4, 2025

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