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Check out our comprehensive review of the 2025 Toyota Grand Highlander for details on the cabin, technology, amenities, and safety of this crossover.
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What is New for the 2025 Toyota Grand Highlander
After debuting last year, the 2025 Toyota Grand Highlander arrives with a new lower-priced LE base model and a new Hybrid Nightshade Edition that receives the black-out treatment. Other updates include a removable second-row console on Grand Highlanders with captain’s chairs and the addition of Heavy Metal to the paint palette. Though it shares a part of its name with the smaller Toyota Highlander, the Grand version is quite a bit different, mainly in size as it delivers an extra 5.5 inches of third-row legroom making this large three-row crossover ideal for families.
Carsforsale.com Score
9/10
Powertrain
Score
8.75/10
Interior
Score
9.25/10
Technology
Score
9/10
Value
Score
8.75/10
The Breakdown
A powertrain for everyone
Boxy good looks
Hybrid fuel efficiency
Hybrid MAX price point
Lack of an off-road-focused variant
Can’t match Kia’s warranty
If you’re in the market for a big crossover, the Grand Highlander is worth a look
2025 Toyota Grand Highlander Specs
- 265 horsepower from base engine
- 310 lb-ft of torque from base engine
- 10 available trims
- 20.6 cu-ft of cargo capacity
- 97.5 cu-ft of cargo capacity with seats down
- 8 standard airbags
- 10″ color head-up display
- Up to 5,000 pounds of towing capacity
- 2 years of complimentary maintenance
2025 Toyota Grand Highlander Powertrain 8.75/10
The 2025 Grand Highlander offers three powertrains including the base turbocharged 2.4L four-cylinder. It produces 265 hp and 310 lb-ft of torque and pairs with an 8-speed automatic. Next up is a hybrid 2.5L inline-4 good for a net 245 hp that works with a CVT. Finally, the “Hybrid MAX” consists of a turbocharged hybrid 2.4L four-pot cranked up to 362 hp and 400 lb-ft of torque that mates to a 6-speed automatic.
FWD is standard with AWD a $1,600 add-on that does come standard on certain trim lines. The regular gas-powered models and Hybrid MAX variants offer 5,000 pounds of towing capacity versus 3,500 for the standard hybrid. However, that powertrain offers the best fuel efficiency at 33-36 mpg combined. The AWD-only Hybrid Max Grand Highlanders come in at 27 mpg combined and the standard versions offer 22-24 mpg combined depending on configuration.
2025 Toyota Grand Highlander Interior 9.25/10
Interior space is ample in the 2025 Toyota Grand Highlander with 97 cubic feet of cargo space when the back two rows are folded down, 39” of second-row legroom, and 33” for the third row. Up to 8 can fit with a second-row bench seat or 7 when captain’s chairs are fitted, while all Grand Highlanders feature acoustic lamination for the windshield and front glass, 13 cupholders, and triple-zone automatic climate control.
As for creature comforts, the list is long starting with heated front seats on XLE models, climatized front seats for the Limited trim and above, and handsome Portobello leather upholstery on the top-spec Platinum variant. Other notable cabin features include an available panoramic moonroof and a hands-free liftgate that is fitted on Limited models and above.
2025 Toyota Grand Highlander Technology Features 9/10
Every new Toyota Grand Highlander comes with a Wi-Fi hotspot, a 12.3” central touchscreen, and wireless integration of Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. A matching-sized digital gauge cluster shows up on Limited models, which also feature an 11-speaker audio system from JBL.
Though the NHTSA has yet to test the Toyota Grand Highlander and it has not received any awards from the IIHS, safety systems are prevalent. All models come with 8 airbags and the Toyota Safety Sense 3.0 suite of driver aids. This includes forward collision mitigation with pedestrian detection, adaptive cruise control, a lane-keeping system, blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert, and Proactive Driving Assist.
2025 Toyota Grand Highlander Trims & Pricing
LE – $40,860
The new-for-2025 Grand Highlander LE comes with 18” wheels, LED headlights, and a power-operated liftgate. These models also feature cloth upholstery, 7 USB ports throughout the cabin, and a 6-speaker stereo.
XLE – $43,630
XLE trim unlocks niceties like SofTex faux leather upholstery in black or gray, dual power-adjustable front seats with heat, second-row captain’s chairs, and a wireless phone charger.
Hybrid LE – $44,210
Mirroring the standard LE for content, which includes a wiper de-icer and a 7” digital gauge cluster screen, the Hybrid LE adds the base hybrid powertrain and AWD.
Hybrid XLE – $45,380
Similarly, the Hybrid XLE is essentially a standard XLE with its second-row sunshades and auto-dimming rearview mirror that features the hybrid setup.
Hybrid Limited – $51,710
Blending hybrid fuel efficiency and AWD with the Limited level of features, these Grand Highlanders come with a hands-free liftgate, LED fog lights, driver memory settings, and heated second-row outboard seats.
Hybrid Nightshade – $52,610
Exclusively offered as a hybrid, the 2025 Grand Highlander Nightshade Edition has 20” black-finished wheels to go with an almost all-black exterior and a black leather cabin.
Platinum – $54,045
The heavily optioned Grand Highlander Platinum comes with a panoramic moonroof, climatized second-row seats, a head-up display, and a surround-view monitor.
Hybrid MAX Limited – $54,690
Along with the ability to go from 0 to 60 in less than 6 seconds, the Grand Highlander Limited with the Hybrid MAX mill features power-folding side mirrors, wood-pattern interior trim, ambient cabin lighting, and an 11-speaker JBL audio system.
Hybrid MAX Platinum – $58,775
In range-topping Hybrid MAX Platinum spec, the 2025 Grand Highlander is loaded with the high-performance hybrid setup, available Portobello leather upholstery, a digital rearview mirror, and Traffic Jam Assist.
2025 Toyota Grand Highlander Overall Value 8.75/10
Of the many 2025 Grand Highlander trims to choose from, the Hybrid XLE strikes us as the best all arounder. It boasts desirable content like heated seats and wireless smartphone integration along with a 36-mpg combined fuel economy rating. At $45,380, it butts right up against the popular Kia Telluride in SX trim. Though the Kia has a better warranty, it offers less overall cargo space and its 22-mpg combined rating for FWD versions is well off the Grand Highlander Hybrid pace.
Carsforsale.com Overall Score 9/10
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In the hotly contested three-row crossover arena, the 2025 Toyota Grand Highlander has a whole lot going for it. A roughly $40,000 entry price, the option for fuel-sipping or rubber-roasting hybrid power, a spacious cabin, and all manner of technology, creature comforts, and safety systems. The Hybrid MAX Platinum model is on the pricey side, but considering the $18,000 cheaper LE trim exists, Toyota has you covered. One area the Grand Highlander – and most other competitors – struggle to keep up with the class-favorite Telluride is the 5-year powertrain warranty. However, Toyota does include 2 years of complimentary maintenance with its biggest Highlander, something Kia does not.
FAQs About the 2025 Toyota Grand Highlander
What is the top-of-the-line Grand Highlander?
The $58,775 Hybrid MAX Platinum sits atop the 2025 Grand Highlander lineup.
Does the Grand Highlander have a CVT?
Standard Grand Highlander hybrids come with a CVT, while the Hybrid MAX has a 6-speed automatic, and the base gas-powered model gets an 8-speed automatic.
What year did the Grand Highlander come out?
The Toyota Grand Highlander was all-new for 2024.
