The 2026 Toyota Grand Highlander is known as one of the best family vehicles in the 3-row midsize SUV segment, and for good reason. Family haulers are expected to deliver capability and practicality, and the Grand Highlander excels at both. Its modern look, advanced safety features, everyday practicality, and strong capability all contribute to its above-average resale value.
Here are our three favorite things about the 2026 Toyota Grand Highlander.
1. Spacious Interior
The Toyota Grand Highlander is as grand as it looks, and the interior is impressively spacious. Seating for seven or eight passengers, depending on the configuration, is common for 3-row SUVs. What sets the Grand Highlander apart from its competitors is that its third row is usable — even by adults. The back row boasts 33.5 inches of legroom, which is 5.5 inches more than the 2026 Nissan Pathfinder offers. There’s also 20.6 cubic feet of cargo space behind the third row for groceries, sports gear, or luggage. Fold the third row down to expand cargo capacity to 57.9 cubic feet behind the second row.
2. Modern Tech
When it comes to tech, a 12.3-inch infotainment display comes standard on the Grand Highlander. As you move up the trim lineup, so do the features. Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay are standard, while premium features include a 12.3-inch gauge cluster, a head-up display, and JBL audio. The infotainment system works great manually, or you can just say “Hey, Toyota,” to give the system voice commands.
3. Charging Stations
Practicality and capability are two of the Toyota Grand Highlander’s greatest strengths. Those qualities help explain how it earned a spot on our Best 3-Row SUVs list for 2026. And because traveling with several passengers usually means traveling with several devices, Toyota equips the Grand Highlander accordingly. Every trim comes standard with seven USB-C charging ports. It also features a built-in wireless phone charging pad for compatible devices near the gear shift and cup holders. So whether you and your friends are bringing cell phones on a road trip or the kids are packing their tablets, if you’re on a road trip and you brought your cellphone and the kids brought their tablets, there’s no need to take turns with the charger.
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