2026 Toyota Grand Highlander Trim Comparison
What are the Different 2026 Grand Highlander Trim Levels?
The 2026 Toyota Grand Highlander is a powerful and dynamic vehicle, capable of taking you on all kinds of adventures with seven distinct trim levels for you to further customize your experience with: XLE, XSE, Limited, Platinum, Hybrid XLE, Hybrid Limited, and Hybrid Platinum. At Albany Toyota, our sales team is more than willing to take you through your various service options, helping you to find the trim that perfectly fits your needs.
Which of the 2026 Grand Highlander Trims are Right for Me?
There’s much to consider when it comes to choosing the right vehicle, such as fuel type, electronics, amenities, and style. Of the latest Grand Highlander’s trims, four of them (XLE, XSE, Limited, and Platinum) are gas-powered, while the other three (Hybrid XLE, Hybrid Limited, and Hybrid Platinum) are all hybrids. The hybrid models mostly differ from their gas counterparts in their engine type, boasting many of the same features but with much greater fuel economy. The XSE is the only one of the Grand Highlander’s trims to be fully exclusive to gas, having a few traits that put it over the XLE. As you go up from the base trim to the others, it’s easy to see how each one has upgrades to improve comfort and performance.
Grand Highlander XLE
- 18-inch machined-finish alloy wheels
- Qi-compatible wireless charging with charge indicator light
- Power tilt/slide moonroof with sunshade
- SofTex-trimmed front- and second-row seats with heated front seats
- Ten-way power-adjustable driver’s seat including power lumbar support; eight-way power-adjustable front passenger seat
- Auto-dimming rearview mirror with HomeLink universal transceiver
- Height-adjustable hands-free power liftgate with jam protection
- Silver-painted roof rails
Grand Highlander XSE
- 20-inch black alloy wheels
- Sport-tuned independent MacPherson strut front suspension with stabilizer bar; trailing-wishbone suspension
- Aggressive mesh front grille with sporty front bumper and lower spoiler
- Twin-tip exhaust
- LED projector headlights with black accents and LED-strip Daytime Running Lights (DRL)
- Black roof rails
- Rear lower bumper in gray metallic finish with chrome-finished lower spoiler trim
- Color-keyed side rocker panels with chrome-finished lower trim
- SofTex-trimmed or leather-trimmed front- and second-row seats with heated front seats
- 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster
Grand Highlander Limited
- 20-inch chrome-finished alloy wheels
- 12.3-inch Toyota Audio Multimedia touchscreen with 11 JBL speakers
- 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster
- Front and Rear Parking Assist with Automatic Braking (PA w/AB)
- Heated power outside mirrors with turn signal, power folding, reverse tilt-down with memory feature and puddle lights with integrated Highlander logo
- Leather-trimmed front- and second-row seats with heated and ventilated front seats
- Driver’s-seat memory function
- LED projector headlights with LED-strip Daytime Running Lights (DRL) and high-output LED fog lights
- Silver-finish roof rails
Grand Highlander Platinum
- 20-inch alloy wheels
- Panoramic glass roof with sunshade and front power tilt/slide moonroof
- Panoramic View Monitor (PVM) and backup camera with dynamic gridlines
- Ten-inch color Head-Up Display (HUD)
- Leather-trimmed front- and second-row seats with heated and ventilated front seats
- LED projector headlights with Adaptive Front-Lighting System (AFS), auto leveling, LED-strip Daytime Running Lights (DRL) and high-output LED fog lights
- Rain-sensing windshield wipers
Grand Highlander Hybrid XLE
- 18-inch machined-finish alloy wheels
- Eight-inch Toyota Audio Multimedia with six speakers, and wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility
- Qi-compatible wireless charging with charge indicator light
- Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert (RCTA)
- Power tilt/slide moonroof with sunshade
- SofTex-trimmed front- and second-row seats with heated front seats
- Seven-inch color LCD Multi-Information Display (MID)
- LED headlights, taillights, and fog lights
- Third row with seating for up to eight
- Toyota Safety Sense 2.5+ (TSS 2.5+)
Grand Highlander Hybrid Limited
- 20-inch chrome-finished alloy wheels
- 12.3-inch Toyota Audio Multimedia touchscreen with 11 JBL® speakers
- 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster
- Front and Rear Parking Assist with Automatic Braking (PA w/AB)
- Heated power outside mirrors with turn signal and blind spot warning indicators, puddle lights, and power folding feature
- Leather-trimmed front- and second-row seats with heated and ventilated front seats
- LED projector headlights with LED-strip Daytime Running Lights (DRL) and high-output LED fog lights
- Height-adjustable hands-free power liftgate with jam protection
- Two 120V outlets (1500W shared)
- Silver-finish roof rails
Grand Highlander Hybrid Platinum
- 20-inch alloy wheels
- Panoramic glass roof with sunshade and front power tilt/slide moonroof
- Heated power outside mirrors with turn signal indicators, power folding, reverse tilt-down with memory feature, and puddle lights with integrated Highlander logo
- Panoramic View Monitor (PVM) and backup camera with dynamic gridlines
- Ten-inch color Head-Up Display (HUD)
- Leather-trimmed front- and second-row seats with heated and ventilated front seats; heated second-row seats
- LED projector headlights with Adaptive Front-Lighting System (AFS), auto leveling, LED-strip Daytime Running Lights (DRL) and high-output LED fog lights
- Rain-sensing windshield wipers
Learn More About Toyota Financing in Albany, OR
After determining which Grand Highlander trim best suits your needs, contact our Toyota finance center for assistance with creating a payment plan. Our team of experts are more than happy to take you through your different financing options, even showing you our Toyota vehicle specials to get you an even better deal on your next purchase.
Test Drive a 2026 Grand Highlander for Sale Near Me
If you want to get a closer look at a new Grand Highlander, schedule a test drive at our Toyota dealership in Albany, OR. If you have any other questions about this model, its trim levels, or even about receiving service or parts after the sale, please contact us online at Albany Toyota.