2026 Toyota Grand Highlander Specifications Overview
The 2026 Toyota Grand Highlander is certified across 7 configurations with 2.5L Gas-Electric Hybrid Engine, 2.4L Gas-Electric Hybrid Engine, 2.4L 4-Cylinder Engine powertrain options. Available drivetrain layouts include Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive paired with Automatic (AV-S6) or Automatic (S6) or Automatic (S8). EPA classified under the Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD / Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD size category.
Certified Powertrain & Transmission Configurations (7)
Official laboratory certification specifications for each factory engine, transmission, and drivetrain permutation
| Configuration / Model | Engine & Displacement | Cylinders | Induction / Tech | Transmission | Drivetrain | Fuel System |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Highlander Hybrid Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD | 2.5L Gas-Electric Hybrid Engine | 4 | Hybrid Electric Assist | Automatic (AV-S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular |
| Grand Highlander Hybrid AWD Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 2.5L Gas-Electric Hybrid Engine | 4 | Hybrid Electric Assist | Automatic (AV-S6) | All-Wheel Drive | Regular |
| Grand Highlander Hybrid AWD Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 2.4L Gas-Electric Hybrid Engine | 4 | Hybrid Electric Assist | Automatic (S6) | All-Wheel Drive | Regular |
| Grand Highlander LE/XLE Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD | 2.4L 4-Cylinder Engine | 4 | Naturally Aspirated | Automatic (S8) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular |
| Grand Highlander Limited Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD | 2.4L 4-Cylinder Engine | 4 | Naturally Aspirated | Automatic (S8) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular |
| Grand Highlander AWD LE/XLE Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 2.4L 4-Cylinder Engine | 4 | Naturally Aspirated | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | Regular |
| Grand Highlander AWD Limited/Platinum Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 2.4L 4-Cylinder Engine | 4 | Naturally Aspirated | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | Regular |
Regulatory Classification & Safety Architecture
Federal classification standards and standard active driver assistance system capabilities
EPA Regulatory Size Class
- Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
- Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
NHTSA NCAP Body Formats
- 2026 TOYOTA GRAND HIGHLANDER HYBRID SUV HEV FWD
- 2026 TOYOTA GRAND HIGHLANDER HYBRID SUV HEV AWD
Active Safety Technology
Evaluated under federal safety compliance standards.
Powertrain, transmission, drivetrain, and regulatory classification specifications on this page are derived directly from the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) official laboratory certification registries.
Local Production Store Compiled: August 2026 • Deterministic Audited Dataset • Zero Dynamic External API Runtime Latency.