# Toyota Grand Highlander specs and mpg by year

- **Latest year:** 2026
- **MPG (combined):** 22-36
- **Drive:** AWD, FWD
- **Years covered:** 2024-2026

## Quick answer

The 2026 Toyota Grand Highlander is a midsize/large SUV rated at 22-36 mpg combined. Engines: 2.5L 4-cyl hybrid; 2.4L 4-cyl turbo; 2.4L 4-cyl turbo hybrid.

## Every 2026 Toyota Grand Highlander version

| Version | Engine | Drive | Transmission | City/Hwy | Combined | Fuel cost / year | CO2 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Grand Highlander Hybrid | 2.5L 4-cyl hybrid | FWD | CVT | 37/34 | 36 mpg | $1,850 | 246 g/mi |
| Grand Highlander Hybrid AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl hybrid | AWD | CVT | 36/32 | 34 mpg | $1,950 | 260 g/mi |
| Grand Highlander Hybrid AWD | 2.4L 4-cyl turbo hybrid | AWD | Automatic | 26/27 | 27 mpg | $2,500 | 332 g/mi |
| Grand Highlander LE/XLE | 2.4L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | Automatic | 21/28 | 24 mpg | $2,800 | 371 g/mi |
| Grand Highlander Limited | 2.4L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | Automatic | 21/28 | 24 mpg | $2,800 | 366 g/mi |
| Grand Highlander AWD LE/XLE | 2.4L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | Automatic | 21/27 | 23 mpg | $2,900 | 379 g/mi |
| Grand Highlander AWD Limited/Platinum | 2.4L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | Automatic | 20/26 | 22 mpg | $3,050 | 400 g/mi |

Each row is a version the EPA tested. Fuel cost assumes 15,000 miles a year (55% city) at national average prices; CO2 is tailpipe emissions.

## Toyota Grand Highlander specs by year

| Year | Engines | Transmission | Drive | MPG (combined) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2026 | 2.5L 4-cyl hybrid; 2.4L 4-cyl turbo; 2.4L 4-cyl turbo hybrid | CVT, Automatic | AWD, FWD | 22-36 |
| 2025 | 2.5L 4-cyl hybrid; 2.4L 4-cyl turbo; 2.4L 4-cyl turbo hybrid | CVT, Automatic | AWD, FWD | 22-36 |
| 2024 | 2.5L 4-cyl hybrid; 2.4L 4-cyl turbo; 2.4L 4-cyl turbo hybrid | CVT, Automatic | AWD, FWD | 22-36 |

EPA combined ratings. MPGe is the EPA efficiency measure for electric cars. Ranges cover every engine and drivetrain EPA tested for that year.

## What does it cost to run a Grand Highlander?

The EPA puts the 2026 Toyota Grand Highlander's fuel cost at **$1,850-$3,050 a year**, against about $3,017 for other current midsize/large SUVs: roughly 19% less. Over five years at 15,000 miles a year that is about $12,250 in fuel.

## Grand Highlander vs rivals

| Model | Powertrains | Fuel economy | Fuel cost / year |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Jeep Cherokee](/vehicles/jeep-cherokee) | Hybrid | 37 mpg | $1,800 |
| [Kia Telluride](/vehicles/kia-telluride) | Gas, Hybrid | 19-35 mpg | $1,900-$3,550 |
| [Hyundai Palisade](/vehicles/hyundai-palisade) | Gas, Hybrid | 19-34 mpg | $1,950-$3,550 |
| [Volvo XC90](/vehicles/volvo-xc90) | Hybrid, Plug-in hybrid | 23-27 mpg | $3,050-$3,550 |
| [Lexus TX](/vehicles/lexus-tx) | Gas, Hybrid | 23-27 mpg | $3,050-$3,550 |
| [BMW X5](/vehicles/bmw-x5) | Hybrid, Plug-in hybrid | 15-26 mpg | $3,150-$5,500 |
| [Mazda CX-90](/vehicles/mazda-cx-90) | Hybrid, Plug-in hybrid | 25-26 mpg | $2,700-$3,300 |
| Mazda CX-70 | Hybrid, Plug-in hybrid | 25-26 mpg | $2,700-$3,300 |

Other current midsize/large SUVs from other makes, most efficient first.

## Frequently asked questions

### What mpg does the 2026 Toyota Grand Highlander get?

The 2026 Toyota Grand Highlander is EPA-rated at 22-36 mpg combined, depending on engine and drivetrain. Real-world mileage varies with speed, climate and load.

### What engine does the 2026 Toyota Grand Highlander have?

The 2026 Toyota Grand Highlander comes with: 2.5L 4-cyl hybrid; 2.4L 4-cyl turbo; 2.4L 4-cyl turbo hybrid. It uses cvt, automatic transmissions and is offered with AWD and FWD.

### Is there a hybrid Toyota Grand Highlander?

Yes. The Toyota Grand Highlander has been offered as a hybrid in some model years; the table above shows which.

### Which Toyota Grand Highlander year gets the best gas mileage?

In the EPA data, the 2026 Toyota Grand Highlander has the highest combined rating, up to 36 mpg. Ratings for the same model can change between years when engines or test procedures change.

### How much does it cost to fuel a 2026 Toyota Grand Highlander for a year?

About $1,850-$3,050 a year, using the EPA's assumptions of 15,000 miles (55% city, 45% highway) at national average fuel prices. Your cost depends on your local prices, mileage and driving style.

### What is the city and highway mpg of the 2026 Toyota Grand Highlander?

The most efficient 2026 version, the Grand Highlander Hybrid, is rated 37 mpg city and 34 mpg highway (36 combined). Other engines and drivetrains are rated lower; the versions table above lists each one.

### How much CO2 does the 2026 Toyota Grand Highlander emit?

EPA rates its tailpipe CO2 at 246-400 grams per mile depending on version. Lower is better; the cleanest gas cars sit under 250 g/mi and electric cars have none at the tailpipe.

### Does the 2026 Toyota Grand Highlander come with all-wheel drive?

Yes. The 2026 Toyota Grand Highlander is offered with AWD and FWD. All- or four-wheel drive usually costs 1-3 mpg compared with the two-wheel-drive version of the same engine, as the versions table shows.

### Is the Toyota Grand Highlander cheap to run compared with other midsize/large SUVs?

Yes, cheaper than average: its EPA annual fuel cost of $1,850-$3,050 compares with about $3,017 for other current midsize/large SUV models. Fuel is only part of running costs; insurance, tires and repairs also differ.

## Sources

- [fueleconomy.gov (US DOE and EPA)](https://www.fueleconomy.gov/)

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Updated: 2026-11-03
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