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Toyota Grand Highlander vs. Highlander: What’s the Difference?
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Toyota Grand Highlander vs. Highlander: What’s the Difference?

MotorTrend · Jun 4, 2026, 8:00 PM

Key takeaways

  • Outlining what makes the Grand Highlander separate and distinct from the all-new, all-electric Toyota Highlander.
  • The Toyota Highlander has helped define the car-based midsize SUV segment that buyers can’t seem to get enough of today.

Why this matters: an automotive development that could shape industry direction or buying decisions.

Outlining what makes the Grand Highlander separate and distinct from the all-new, all-electric Toyota Highlander.

The Toyota Highlander has helped define the car-based midsize SUV segment that buyers can’t seem to get enough of today. Offered since 2001, the family-friendly crossover has steadily evolved over the years, so much so that Toyota eventually expanded the nameplate with the introduction of a new, three-row Grand Highlander for the 2024 model year. At the time of its launch, the Grand Highlander was thought of as little more than a larger version of the original, but there were key differences beyond that. Now, with the introduction of the all-new 2027 Highlander, they’re farther apart than ever. How much? We outline the key differences between the two Highlanders below.

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