2026 Genesis GV70 vs. 2025 Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid Review

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2026 Genesis
GV70

MSRP*: $48,985 to $71,095
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2025 Toyota
Grand Highlander Hybrid

MSRP*: $44,210 to $58,775
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MPG - City 18 - 22 MPG 26 - 37 MPG
MPG - Hwy 24 - 28 MPG 27 - 34 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 7 - 8 seats
Cargo Space 56.9 ft3 97.5 ft3
Engine
  • 300-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 375-hp, 3.5-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 245-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gas/Electric Hybrid)
  • 362-hp, 2.4-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gas/Electric Hybrid)
Transmission Automatic Automatic, Continuously Variable
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 300 - 375 hp 245 - 362 hp
Towing Capacity 3,500 lbs 3,500 - 5,000 lbs
Exterior Length 185.6 in 201.4 in
Exterior Width 75.2 in 78.3 in
Leg Room Front 41.3 in
Rear 37.2 in
Front 41.7 in
Rear 39.5 in
Head Room Front 38.6 - 39.6 in
Rear 38.3 - 39.1 in
Front 40.0 - 41.5 in
Rear 38.5 - 40.2 in

*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.

Comparison Review

Comfort
Passengers in the backseat will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid than in the Genesis GV70, due to its greater head- and legroom. The Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid will be a hit with tall drivers and their front seat passengers, since it has greater front head- and legroom than the Genesis GV70.

Convenience
The Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid requires fewer stops at the gas station than the Genesis GV70, making it more convenient to drive.

Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). The Genesis GV70 is somewhat more expensive than the Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid.

Dimensions
Since the Genesis GV70 is much slimmer than the Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid, it'll be much easier to find a wide enough space in a crowded parking lot. If you go with the Genesis GV70, you'll have a much easier time finding a large enough space to park than you will with the Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid.

Handling
The Genesis GV70 has the same turning radius as the Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid, so they both maneuver the same in and out of tight spots.

Performance
If you've got something you need to pull, the Genesis GV70 will do just as well as the Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid, since they have about the same towing capacity. The Genesis GV70 has a little more horsepower than the Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid.

Powertrain
Due to its much higher torque, the Genesis GV70 does a much better job of transmitting its engine's horsepower to its wheels than the Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid.

Utility
Soccer Moms beware - the Genesis GV70 seats a lot fewer people than the Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid. The Genesis GV70 has significantly less cargo capacity than the Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid.