Stevinson Toyota East
2026 Toyota Grand Highlander
Now available at Stevinson Toyota East in Aurora, CO
- Starting MSRP$41,360
- Horsepower265 hp
- EPA MPG20–21 city / 26–28 hwy
- Max Towing5,000 lbs
The 2026 Toyota Grand Highlander is a spacious SUV for Aurora, Denver, Boulder, Lakewood, Arapahoe County, and surrounding Front Range communities. At Stevinson Toyota East in Aurora, shoppers can explore this Toyota's trim pricing, seating configurations, towing capability, fuel economy, dimensions, and available front-wheel-drive or all-wheel-drive layouts. The Grand Highlander offers seating for 7–8 passengers, a 265-horsepower 2.4-liter engine, and up to 5,000 pounds of towing capacity. This page also provides a clear way to compare the Grand Highlander with similarly sized 2026 SUVs and connect with the dealership for inventory, financing, trade-in support, and service.
- Starting MSRP
- $41,360
- Horsepower
- 265 hp
- EPA MPG
- 20–21 city / 26–28 hwy
- Max Towing
- 5,000 lbs
- Seating
- 7–8 seats
- Drivetrain
- Front Wheel Drive / All Wheel Drive
- Fuel
- Regular Unleaded
- Body Style
- SUV
How the 2026 Toyota Grand Highlander Compares With Competitors
Pricing, power, efficiency, towing, and drivetrain can shape the right fit in this SUV class. The Grand Highlander starts at $41,360, and MSRP excludes tax, title, registration and dealer fees.
| Spec | 2026 Toyota Grand Highlander | 2026 Subaru Ascent | 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee L | 2026 Mazda CX-70 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starting MSRP | $41,360 | $40,795 | $41,995 | $42,250 |
| Horsepower | 265 hp | 260 hp | 293–324 hp | 280–340 hp |
| EPA MPG | 20–21 city / 26–28 hwy | 20 city / 26 hwy | 18 city / 25 hwy | 23–24 city / 27–28 hwy |
| Max Towing | 5,000 lbs | 5,000 lbs | 6,200 lbs | 3,500–5,000 lbs |
| Seating | 7–8 seats | 7 seats | 6–7 seats | — |
| Drivetrain | Front Wheel Drive / All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive | Four Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Fuel | Regular Unleaded | Regular Unleaded | Regular Unleaded | Regular Unleaded / Premium Unleaded (Recommended) |
Manufacturer figures for the model year shown; a range spans that model's trims. Starting MSRP excludes tax, title, registration, and dealer fees.
The 2026 Toyota Grand Highlander starts at $41,360 compared with $40,795 for the 2026 Subaru Ascent. The Grand Highlander has 265 horsepower, 20–21 city MPG, 26–28 highway MPG, and up to 5,000 pounds of towing, while the Ascent has 260 horsepower, 20 city / 26 highway MPG, and 5,000 pounds of towing; Grand Highlander shoppers can choose front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive, while the Ascent uses all-wheel drive.
Compared with the 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee L, which starts at $41,995, the Grand Highlander starts lower and has 265 horsepower versus 293–324 horsepower, with 20–21 city MPG and 26–28 highway MPG versus 18 city / 25 highway MPG. The Grand Cherokee L offers 6,200 pounds of towing and four-wheel drive, while the Grand Highlander seats 7–8 and offers front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive, favoring buyers with different priorities for power, towing, seating, and drivetrain.
The 2026 Mazda CX-70 starts at $42,250 and offers 280–340 horsepower, 23–24 city / 27–28 highway MPG, a 26-mile electric range, and 3,500–5,000 pounds of towing. Its all-wheel-drive layout and regular unleaded / premium unleaded (recommended) fuel options differ from the Grand Highlander's front-wheel-drive or all-wheel-drive configurations, regular unleaded fuel, 265 horsepower, and 5,000-pound maximum towing capacity.
Specifications and Configuration
The Grand Highlander is a SUV with an inline-4 engine, 2.4-liter displacement, automatic eight-speed transmission, and 310 lb-ft of torque. Peak power arrives at 6,000 rpm, while peak torque arrives at 1,700 rpm.
Across the four trims, seating ranges from 7–8 seats, curb weight ranges from 4,290 to 4,485 pounds, and fuel capacity is 17.8 gallons. Cargo space behind the rear seats measures 20.6 cubic feet. The SUV measures 201.4 inches long, 78.3 inches wide, and 70.1 inches high, with a 116.1-inch wheelbase.
EPA fuel economy ranges from 20 to 21 city MPG and 26 to 28 highway MPG across trims. The 265-horsepower Grand Highlander reaches 0–60 mph in 7.5 seconds and can tow up to 5,000 pounds.
Buying This Toyota Grand Highlander in Aurora
Stevinson Toyota East serves Aurora, Denver, Boulder, Lakewood, Arapahoe County, and surrounding Front Range communities from 444 South Havana Street, Aurora, CO 80012. The dealership receives new Toyota vehicles on a rolling basis, so shoppers can use the search inventory link for current listings.
Online shopping support includes payment customization, trade-value assistance, financing steps, and delivery coordination through Clicklane. A trade-in can be started through the dealership's trade process at value your trade.
What to Weigh Before Buying
Trim selection changes the Grand Highlander's starting price, fuel economy, drivetrain, and seating details. The LE starts at $41,360 with front-wheel drive, 21 city MPG, 28 highway MPG, and 8 seats. The XLE starts at $44,130 with front-wheel drive, 21 city MPG, 28 highway MPG, and 7–8 seats.
The Limited starts at $50,460 and the Platinum starts at $54,545; both use all-wheel drive, return 20 city MPG and 26 highway MPG, and seat 7–8. Consider whether front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive, maximum seating flexibility, fuel economy, and the desired trim level best match the intended use.
