Six More Inches

The Grand Highlander stretches to 201.4″ overall, 6.5″ longer than the standard Highlander’s 194.9″.

Third-Row Legroom

27.7″ in the Highlander vs. 33.5″ in the Grand Highlander, real room for teenagers.

More Cargo Space

16 cu. ft. behind the third row in the Highlander, nearly 21 cu. ft. in the Grand Highlander.

Hybrid MAX Option

Only the Grand Highlander offers the 362-hp Hybrid MAX powertrain, capable of towing a small camper or boat.

A Price Gap Worth Knowing

Highlander starts around $39,520; Grand Highlander starts around $41,360, with more room to justify it.

Space & Footprint

SUV Size and Parking

Size is the biggest difference between the Toyota Highlander and Grand Highlander, as you’d imagine. They share the same mechanical setup, including standard all-wheel drive for handling Minnesota winter, but they’re sized for different types of drivers.

The Standard Highlander

Measuring 194.9 inches in total length, the Toyota Highlander handles with the agility of a smaller vehicle. It slips easily into tight spots at the grocery store. It also fits into standard suburban garages just fine. You don’t need to squeeze past the bumper to close the garage door.

The Grand Highlander

The Grand Highlander adds more than six additional inches of length, stretching to 201.4 inches. That extra size makes it feel well planted on the road and smooth on long highway trips down I-35. It also means you’ll need a wider turning radius when navigating parking lots.

Room to Grow

Family-Friendly Interiors

The extra length of the larger model adds directly to the cabin and changes how comfortable your back seat passengers will be on long drives. Assessing the ages of your children is one of the best ways to figure out the Toyota Grand Highlander vs Highlander decision.

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  Third-Row Legroom for Growing Kids: The Highlander provides 27.7 inches of legroom in the third row, perfect for toddlers and grade-schoolers. The Grand Highlander expands that to 33.5 inches, giving teenagers more room on the way to sports practice.
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  Juice Box and Device Storage: Road trips are easier when everyone’s electronics stay charged. The Grand Highlander features 13 cup holders and up to seven USB-C ports across all three rows.
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  Trunk Space with a Full House: The Highlander gives you 16 cubic feet of trunk space behind the third row. The Grand Highlander steps that up to nearly 21 cubic feet.

Under the Hood

Specs & Performance

The performance specs of the two vehicles let you measure things like your weekly gas budget and passing power. Both models come standard with a 2.4-liter turbocharged engine that delivers 265 horsepower, plenty of pep for highway merging. Both models also offer an efficient Hybrid engine version that gets even better gas mileage.

The Grand Highlander sets itself apart with an available Hybrid MAX powertrain. It delivers 362 horsepower and 400 lb.-ft. of torque, which can easily tow a small camper or boat trailer on the weekends.

Highlander

Gas Entry Trim
$39,520Starting MSRP

Highlander Hybrid

Hybrid Trim
$47,320Starting MSRP

Grand Highlander LE

Entry-Level Trim
$41,360Starting MSRP

Grand Highlander Hybrid MAX

Top Trim
$54,390Starting MSRP