2025 Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid
The 2025 Grand Highlander Hybrid continues to refine the three-row hybrid SUV formula with generous cargo space, a third row designed for adult-sized passengers, and a pair of gas-electric powertrains that don't sacrifice performance for fuel efficiency. The lineup has been expanded this model year with the value-packed LE base trim and the dark-themed Nightshade Edition, while the new Cement and Heavy Metal gray-tone paint colors joins the exterior finish choices. Plus, Toyota has made the removable second-row center console standard on the XLE and higher, adding more flexibility.
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Trims, Powertrain, and Performance
The 2025 Grand Highlander Hybrid lineup consists of six trims: LE, XLE, Limited, Nightshade, MAX Limited, and MAX Platinum. The first four are equipped with a hybrid powertrain made up of a 2.5-liter 4-cylinder gasoline engine, two electric motors, and an electronically controlled continuously variable transmission. This gas-electric powertrain has a maximum output of 245 horsepower and 175 lb.-ft. of torque. All-wheel drive (AWD) is standard on all but the XLE, which is the only trim that’s also offered with front-wheel drive (FWD).
The top two trims, MAX Limited and MAX Platinum, get a turbocharged 2.4-liter four-cylinder Hybrid MAX engine with an electric motor making a combined 362 horsepower and 400 lb.-ft. of torque. A six-speed electronically controlled automatic transmission and full-time electronic all-wheel drive complete the mechanical overview for these trims.
The FWD XLE achieves the SUV’s best fuel economy ratings with an EPA-estimated 37 mpg city/34 mpg highway. With AWD, the XLE and the three other non-MAX trims return an estimated 36 city/32 highway. The two MAX grades carry EPA-estimated fuel economy figures of 26 mpg city/27 mpg highway.
Every ‘25 Grand Highlander has a drive-mode selector with settings for Sport, Trail, EV, Eco, and Normal; the MAX powertrain gets an additional mode (Snow) and adds a multi-terrain select system with Rock & Dirt, Mud & Sand, and Normal settings. The two MAX trims can tow up to 5,000 pounds, while the other four trims draw their limit at 3,500 lb.
Standard and Available Features
The LE is set up for eight passengers with 60/40-split second- and third-row benches; the middle row slides while the back row reclines and has sliding headrests. This base trim’s interior has fabric upholstery, tri-zone automatic climate control, a 7-inch color multi-information display, an 8-way power-adjustable driver's seat, a roll-top center console with a removable utility tray, 13 beverage holders, seven USB ports, and two 12-volt power outlets. Its exterior features of note are a height-adjustable power liftgate, LED headlights, daytime running lights, heated power side mirrors with blind-spot warning indicators, a windshield wiper de-icer, and 18-inch 5-spoke silver wheels. It’s also set up for smartphone access via Digital Key, with remote keyless entry with Smart Key on all of the doors and the liftgate.
The XLE has seating for seven (as do the trims above it), with the second-row bench replaced by fold-down captain's chairs with inboard armrests and adjustable headrests. It adds silver-painted roof rails, a leather-trimmed steering wheel, heated front seats, SynTex simulated leather upholstery (first and second rows), a 10-way power-adjustable driver's seat, an 8-way power-adjustable passenger’s seat, wireless smartphone charging, an auto-dimming rearview mirror with the HomeLink universal garage door opener, and 18-inch multi-spoke silver wheels. The Limited is upgraded with leather upholstery in the first two rows, heated and ventilated front seats with memory settings for the driver, heated second-row captain’s chairs, LED exterior lighting (fog lights/daytime running lights/taillights), a foot-activated power liftgate, rain-sensing windshield wipers, heated power-folding side mirrors, gray wood-patterned door trim and silver-painted dashboard trim, a heated leather-trimmed steering wheel, metal scuff plates on the front doorsills, a 12.3-inch digital meter, ambient interior lighting, two 120-volt power outlets, and 20-inch silver multi-spoke wheels.
The appearance-driven Nightshade has matte-gray metallic door trim and silver-painted dashboard trim, 20-inch black alloy wheels with black lug nuts, and a blacked-out design treatment on the front hood trim, front and rear lower bumpers, exterior door handles, roof rails, side mirrors, and badging. The MAX Limited gets a dual exhaust, Ultrasuede-upholstered first- and second-row seats with leather trim, a silver-painted front lower bumper chin spoiler, gunmetal-gray front grille, bronze-colored dashboard trim and a black geometric-pattern trim on the doors, and 20-inch two-tone machined wheels. The MAX Platinum is furnished with the a panoramic roof with power slide/tilt, heated and ventilated second-row captain’s chairs, a 10-inch head-up display, a digital rearview mirror with HomeLink, user profile facial recognition, LED illumination in the rear cargo hatch, and 20-inch two-tone silver and black wheels.
Advanced Safety Technology
From entry-level to the highest grade, the 2025 Grand Highlander Hybrid is well appointed to enhance passenger protection. Every trim receives Toyota Safety Sense 3.0, a comprehensive suite of driver-assist technologies consisting of automatic high beams, a pre-collision system with pedestrian detection, lane tracing assist, lane departure alert with steering assist, dynamic radar cruise control, and road sign assist. Blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert and trailer sway control are standard on every trim as well. The Limited and above add front/rear parking assist with automatic braking, while the MAX Platinum is loaded with a panoramic view monitor and traffic jam assist.
Staying Informed and Connected
Infotainment in the Grand Highlander comes through a 12.3-inch color touchscreen with wireless versions of Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, Bluetooth hands-free phone, and access to SiriusXM satellite radio with a trial subscription. Trial access is also included for Toyota connected services (Drive Connect with Cloud Navigation, Remote Connect, Safety Connect, Service Connect, and 4G Wi-Fi Connect). The Limited and the two MAX trims trade the standard six-speaker audio system for a high-end JBL unit with eleven speakers.
