2025 Toyota Grand Highlander vs. 2025 Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid Review

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2025 Toyota
Grand Highlander

MSRP*: $40,860 to $54,045
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Picture of the 2025 Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid

2025 Toyota
Grand Highlander Hybrid

MSRP*: $44,210 to $58,775
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MPG - City 20 - 21 MPG 26 - 37 MPG
MPG - Hwy 26 - 28 MPG 27 - 34 MPG
Seating Capacity 7 - 8 seats 7 - 8 seats
Cargo Space 97.5 ft3 97.5 ft3
Engine
  • 265-hp, 2.4-liter, 4 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, Front Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 265 hp 245 - 362 hp
Towing Capacity 5,000 lbs 3,500 - 5,000 lbs
Exterior Length 201.4 in 201.4 in
Exterior Width 78.3 in 78.3 in
Leg Room Front 41.7 in
Rear 39.5 in
Front 41.7 in
Rear 39.5 in
Head Room Front 40.0 - 41.5 in
Rear 38.5 - 40.2 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
The Toyota Grand Highlander offers rear passengers about the same room to stretch out as the Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid, with comparable head- and legroom. As far as headroom and legroom go, there's not much difference between front seat comfort in the Toyota Grand Highlander and the Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid.

Convenience
The Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid requires fewer stops at the gas station than the Toyota Grand Highlander, 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). When looking only at MSRP, the Toyota Grand Highlander will have less of an impact on your bank account than the Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid.

Dimensions
The Toyota Grand Highlander is about the same width as the Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid. When looking at overall length, the Toyota Grand Highlander takes up about the same amount of space in your garage as the Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid.

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

Performance
When considering towing capacity, the Toyota Grand Highlander is clearly the choice over the Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid for pulling heavy loads. The Toyota Grand Highlander has a little more horsepower than the Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid.

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

Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit about the same number of people in both the Toyota Grand Highlander and the Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid. You'll be able to fit about the same amount of groceries in the Toyota Grand Highlander as you will in the Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid.