{"success":true,"data":{"pressRelease":{"id":"158425","rtpr_id":"nPn35cqbga-20261001","ticker":"TM","exchange":"NYSE","all_tickers":["TM","7203"],"title":"Room with a View: Toyota Grand Highlander Adds Woodland Edition for 2027","author":"PR Newswire","published_at":"2026-10-01T14:00:26.183Z","article_body":"Room with a View: Toyota Grand Highlander Adds Woodland Edition for 2027\nPR Newswire\n\nPLANO, Texas, Oct. 1, 2026\n\n * New Grand Highlander Hybrid Woodland Edition Joins LE, XLE, Limited, and\nPlatinum Grades for 2027\n * Woodland Edition Includes All-Terrain Tires, Additional Half Inch of Ground\nClearance, All-Wheel Drive, and Removable 2(nd) Row Cooler/Console\n * Grand Highlander Features a Spacious, Quiet Interior with Adult Sized Third\nRow\n * Choice of Hybrid, Hybrid MAX, or Gas Powertrains\n * Available Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive, Depending on Grade and\nPowertrain\n * Toyota Safety Sense 3.0 and 12.3-inch Touchscreen with Toyota Audio Multimedia\nStandard\n * Assembled in the U.S.A. at Toyota Motor Manufacturing Indiana\nPLANO, Texas, Oct. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Toyota is expanding the Grand\nHighlander lineup with the addition of the new Woodland Edition for model year\n2027. The Woodland Edition adds an adventurous flair to the Grand Highlander\nlineup. It features details like standard all-terrain tires, an additional\nhalf inch of ground clearance, a removable cooler for keeping snacks handy\nwhile on the go, all-weather floor mats, and a cargo tray with pop-up\ndividers.\n\nThe rest of the 2027 Grand Highlander lineup continues to offer families\nspacious three-row functionality, a choice of gas, Hybrid, or Hybrid MAX and\navailable front- or all-wheel drive. First up are the 2.4-liter turbo gas\nmodels that include LE, XLE, Limited and Platinum grades; next are the\nefficiency-minded Hybrid-powered LE, XLE, Woodland Edition, and Limited\ngrades; and lastly, the Hybrid MAX Platinum grade. Front- or All-Wheel Drive\nis available based on grade and powertrain.\n\nThe Grand Highlander is assembled exclusively in Princeton, Indiana;\n2027 models are expected to start arriving at Toyota dealerships later this\nyear. The Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price for gas models will start at\n$42,560 (LE grade with FWD) and $45,910 for hybrid models (LE grade),\nexcluding Dealer Processing and Handling fee, click here for full line\npricing.\n\nWhat's New\nFor 2027, the Grand Highlander Hybrid Woodland Edition adds a new adventurous\nexpression to the lineup. Following suit with other Toyota models that wear a\nWoodland badge, the Grand Highlander Hybrid Woodland Edition emphasizes rugged\ndesign details, enhanced capability, and details tailored for active\nlifestyles. Key features include:\n\n * Matte black painted 18-inch alloy wheels with All-Terrain tires\n * Additional 0.5-inch ground clearance due to the combination of tires and\ntaller springs (versus other Grand Highlander models)\n * Woodland-branded removable console/cooler for second row seats (fits up to\nsix, twelve-ounce cans)\n * All weather floor mats with Woodland logo\n * Heated steering wheel\n * 120V/1500W power outlet in second row\n * LED fog lamps\n * Tow hitch and mud guards\n * Enhanced lighting and Woodland branded tray with pop-up dividers in rear cargo\narea\n * Black badges, roof rails, mirror caps, shark fin antenna, and accent trim\naround headlights and windows\nThe 2027 Grand Highlander Hybrid MAX Platinum grade will have the following\nchanges:\n\n * Grille mesh changes from a gunmetal finish to black finish\n * Hood trim changes from a chrome finish to black finish\n * Roof rails change from a silver finish to black finish\n * Window trim changes from chrome finish to black finish\n * Mirror caps change from body color to black finish\n * Shark fin antenna changes from body color to black finish\nGas-powered Platinum grades will have a new wheel for 2027; XLE gas and hybrid\nmodels add standard heated steering wheel and 18-inch dark gray painted finish\nwheels.  The Hybrid Nightshade Edition and Hybrid MAX Limited grade will not\nbe available for model year 2027.\n\nPowertrains of Choice\nGrand Highlander continues to offer customers a broad choice of powertrains,\nmaking it one of the most versatile entries in its class. The gas model is\npowered by a 2.4-liter turbocharged engine producing 265 horsepower. The\n2.5-liter Hybrid model delivers 245 total system horsepower. For those\nseeking a combination of power and efficiency, the Hybrid MAX powertrain\ngenerates 362 total system horsepower. Depending on grade and powertrain,\nGrand Highlander is available with Front-Wheel Drive (gas or Hybrid models),\nDynamic Torque Control All-Wheel Drive (gas powered models), electronic\nOn-Demand All-Wheel Drive (Hybrid models), or Full-Time Electronic All-Wheel\nDrive (Hybrid MAX Platinum).\n\nThis diverse powertrain strategy allows Grand Highlander to serve a wide range\nof customer needs, from efficiency-minded families to drivers who prioritize\nstronger performance and towing capability. Manufacturer-estimated fuel\neconomy is 36 combined MPG on the Hybrid XLE FWD model and 34 combined MPG on\nthe Hybrid LE, XLE, Woodland, and Limited AWD models. The LE, XLE, and Limited\nFWD gas models have a manufacturer's estimated 24 MPG rating, and the LE, XLE,\nand Limited AWD gas models have a manufacturer's estimated 23 MPG combined\nrating. The Hybrid MAX Platinum has a manufacturer-estimated 27 combined MPG\nrating. Grand Highlander also offers a 5,000-pound towing capacity on gas\ngrades and the Hybrid MAX model, and a 3,500-pound towing capacity on Hybrid\ngrades.\n\nExterior\nThe Toyota Grand Highlander's design captures the essence of a family-friendly\nSUV. On the outside, Grand Highlander expresses capability with a confident\nstance and a clean, sophisticated silhouette. Its broad front fenders, tapered\nhood, trapezoidal grille, and wide-set rear styling create a modern,\nsubstantial presence. Its side profile is simple yet active, with clean door\nand fender panels, black overfenders, and a flat roofline that's accentuated\nby a rear spoiler.\n\nThe impressive stance continues to the rear, with flared rear arches, and wide\nset tail lamps that are underscored by the rear bumper and accentuate its\nwidth. Functional details such as wide rear door openings for easier third-row\naccess, large side glass for outward visibility, and available 20-inch wheels\nfurther support its family-oriented mission while enhancing curb appeal. The\nHybrid MAX powertrain variant takes it a step further with standard exposed\ndual exhaust tips and unique silver painted bumper accents.\n\nInterior\nGrand Highlander's ample size is paired with a cabin engineered for comfort\nand calm. Standard acoustic glass on the windshield and front side windows,\nalong with strategically placed noise-reducing materials throughout the\nvehicle, help create a quiet, relaxing environment for drivers and passengers\nalike.\n\nThe Grand Highlander's roomy, versatile interior is designed to make long\ntrips and everyday drives equally enjoyable. With seating for up to eight and\nan adult-sized third row, Grand Highlander delivers the kind of space that\nhelps set it apart. The third row offers 33.5 inches of legroom and 37.2\ninches of headroom, while cargo capacity reaches 97.5 cubic feet with the rear\nseats folded flat. Even with all three rows in use, Grand Highlander can\naccommodate seven carry-on suitcases, underscoring its real-world practicality\nfor active families.\n\nThe interior experience is further elevated by a clean, contemporary design\nand a strong emphasis on functionality. Across the cabin, thoughtful storage,\ngenerous cupholder placement, available second-row captain's chairs, and\npremium materials help reinforce Grand Highlander's upscale, family-first\ncharacter. A soft-touch instrument panel, available wood-effect trim, refined\nstitchwork, and a wide, horizontal layout contribute to an airy and elegant\ncabin feel.\n\nStandard features like a 12.3-inch touchscreen, three-zone automatic climate\ncontrol with second- and third-row vents, and seven USB-C charging ports help\nmake Grand Highlander convenient and comfortable. Available upgrades including\nleather-trimmed seating, heated and ventilated second-row seats, and JBL®\nPremium Audio add an even more premium touch.\n\nGrades\nThe Grand Highlander comes in a choice of five grades across three different\npowertrains – the LE, XLE, Woodland Edition, Limited, and Platinum. Key\nfeatures by grade include:\n\nLE Grade\n\n * Available in 2.4L Turbo Gas (available FWD or AWD) or 2.5L Hybrid (available\nFWD or AWD)\n * 18-in. 5-Spoke Silver Wheels\n * Black Grille\n * Heated Outer Mirrors\n * Fabric-trimmed Seating\n * 8-way Power Driver & 4-way Manual Front Passenger Seats\n * 8-Person Capacity with 60/40 Split Fold Down Bench\n * 12.3-in. Touchscreen with 6-speaker Audio System\n * Combination Meter with Analog Gauges and 7-in. Color Multi-Information Display\n(MID) with Fuel Economy, Driver Assist, Vehicle/Trip Information, and Warning\nMessages\n * 7-USB-C Ports (6 Power USB-C Ports / 1 Media USB-C)\n * Two 12V Accessory Outlets Inside Center Console and Luggage Area\n * Toyota Safety Sense 3.0\n * Blind Spot Monitor with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert\n * 5-Door Smart Key\n * Adjustable Power Liftgate with Jam Protection\nXLE Grade (Adds to or replaces LE features with)\n\n * Available in 2.4L Turbo Gas (available FWD or AWD) or 2.5L Hybrid (available\nFWD or AWD)\n * 18-in. Multi Spoke Gray Gloss Wheels\n * Roof Rails\n * Heated Outer Mirrors\n * Leather-trimmed Heated Steering Wheel\n * SofTex®-trimmed Seating\n * 10-way Power Driver & 8-way Power Passenger Seats\n * 7-Person Capacity w/ 2nd Row Captain's Chairs or 8-Person Bench Available\n * Heated Front Seats\n * 2nd Row Sunshades\n * Digital Key capability (Requires an Active Remote Connect trial or\nSubscription, 4G Network Dependent)\n * Qi Wireless Charger\n * Garage Door Opener\n * Auto-dimming Rearview Mirror\nWoodland Edition (Adds to or replaces XLE features with)\n\n * Standard 2.5L Hybrid with AWD\n * 18-inch Matte Black Alloy Wheels with All-Terrain Tires\n * Removable Woodland Branded Second Row Console Cooler\n * One AC Power Outlet (120V/1500W in Rear of Center console and in the Luggage\nArea\n * Enhanced Lighting and Woodland Branded Tray with Pop-Up Dividers in Rear Cargo\nArea\n * All-Weather Floor Mats with Woodland Logo\n * Black Badges and Accent Trim Around Headlights and Windows\n * Roof Rails with Cross Bars\n * LED Fog Lamps\n * Tow Hitch and Mud Guards\n * Heated Outer Mirrors\n * 7-Person Capacity w/ 2nd Row Captain's Chairs\nLimited Grade (Adds to or replaces XLE features with)\n\n * Available in 2.4L Turbo Gas (available FWD or AWD) or 2.5L Hybrid (standard\nAWD)\n * 20-in. Silver Chrome Finished Wheels\n * LED DRL\n * Power Folding Outer Mirrors\n * LED Fog Lamps\n * Leather-trimmed Seating and Steering Wheel\n * Heated & Ventilated Front Seats\n * Heated 2nd Row Seats\n * Memory Driver Seat\n * AC Power Outlet (120V/120W)\n * Two 120V outlets (1500W shared) in rear of center console and in the luggage\narea (Hybrid)\n * Ambient Lighting\n * 11 Speaker JBL® Premium Audio\n * 12.3-in. Digital Gauge Cluster\n * Front and Rear Parking Assist with Automatic Braking\n * Rain Sensing Wipers\n * Hands-Free Power Liftgate\n * Puddle Lamps\nPlatinum Grade (Adds to or replaces Limited features with)\n\n * 20-in. Silver and Black Wheels\n * Leather-trimmed front- and second-row seats; heated and ventilated front seats\n(Platinum gas)\n * Leather-trimmed with Ultrasuede®-trimmed front- and second-row seats (Hybrid\nMAX Platinum)\n * Heated & Ventilated 2nd Row Seats\n * Panoramic Moonroof\n * Paddle Shifters (AWD Gas and Hybrid MAX)\n * Dial Multi-Terrain Select\n * Head-Up Display\n * Panoramic View Monitor\n * Digital Rearview Mirror\n * Traffic Jam Assist (requires active Drive Connect trial or subscription, 4G\nNetwork Dependent)\nExterior color options are available based on grade and include:\n\n * Blueprint\n * Celestial Silver Metallic\n * Cement\n * Midnight Black Metallic\n * Storm Cloud\n * Wind Chill Pearl (Extra cost color)\n * Ruby Flare Pearl (Extra cost color)\n * Heavy Metal (Extra cost color)\nFor interior color options, the 2027 Grand Highlander is offered in:\n\n * LE Gas and Hybrid: Fabric-trim in Light Gray or Black\n * XLE Gas and Hybrid: SofTex-trim in Light Gray or Black\n * Limited Gas and Hybrid: Leather-trim in Light Gray or Black\n * Platinum Gas: Leather-trim in Portobello, Light Gray or Black\n * Woodland Edition: Leather-trim in Black\n * Platinum Hybrid MAX in Ultrasuede® and leather-trim in Portobello,\nLight Gray or Black\nDriver Focused Tech and Multimedia\nThe 2027 Toyota Grand Highlander has a standard 12.3-inch touchscreen\nfeaturing the Toyota Audio Multimedia audio system, developed by the\nTexas-based Toyota Connected North America team. The system has six-speakers,\nstandard, and supports wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™. A JBL®\npremium audio system with 11-speakers (including subwoofer) and amplifier\nis standard on the Limited and Platinum grades.\n\nInterior tech features include standard dual Qi® wireless charging with\nenhanced power output, multiple USB-C ports, and a 120V/1500W AC outlet in the\nrear cargo area. The LE, XLE, and Woodland Edition grades have a combination\nmeter with analog gauges and 7-inch color Multi-Information Display (MID) with\nfuel economy, Driver Assist, vehicle/trip information, and warning messages.\nThe Limited and Platinum grades have a 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster with\nselectable gauge display screens and fuel economy, Driver Assist, vehicle/trip\ninformation, and warning messages. A 10-inch color Head-Up Display (HUD) with\nspeedometer and Road Sign Assist (RSA), navigation and Hybrid System Indicator\n(hybrid models only) is standard on the Platinum grade.\n\nThe 2027 Grand Highlander includes 5-year Connected Services trials for Safety\nConnect, Service Connect, and Remote Connect and a 30 day/3 GB Wi-Fi Connect\ntrial. Additional services, such as Drive Connect are available depending on\ngrade. Visit Toyota Connected Services\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4786947-1&h=673616988&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.toyota.com%2Fconnected-services%2F&a=Toyota+Connected+Services)\n to learn more.\n\nThe Grand Highlander XLE, Woodland Edition, Limited, and Platinum grades are\nalso Toyota Digital Key capable, which enables a smartphone to be used instead\nof a physical key (Remote Connect subscription required). Owners can also use\nthe Toyota App, with an active Remote Connect subscription or trial to find\ntheir Toyota in a crowded parking lot, start the engine, or lock the doors\nremotely, visit the Toyota App\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4786947-1&h=1187226195&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.toyota.com%2Fconnected-services%2Ftoyota-app%2F&a=Toyota+App)\n page on the Toyota Connected Services website to learn more.\n\nSafety & Convenience\nAll 2027 Grand Highlander models come standard with Toyota Safety Sense 3.0,\nToyota's suite of active safety and convenience systems. This suite of\nfeatures includes:\n\n * Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection\n * Full-Speed Range Dynamic Radar Cruise Control\n * Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist\n * Lane Tracing Assist\n * Road Sign Assist\n * Automatic High Beams\n * Proactive Driving Assist\nAdditional standard safety and convenience features include:\n\n * Blind Spot Monitor with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert\n * Safe Exit Alert\n * Toyota Star Safety System\nThe Platinum grade also has Traffic Jam Assist capability (active Drive\nConnect trial or subscription required, 4G network dependent and a Panoramic\nView Monitor with 360-degree overhead view and curb view.\n\nLimited Warranty\nToyota's 36-month/36,000-mile basic new-vehicle warranty applies to all\ncomponents other than normal wear and maintenance items. Additional 60-month\nwarranties cover the powertrain for 60,000 miles and corrosion with no mileage\nlimitation. The Electric Vehicle Driving Components, including the traction\nbattery, are covered for 8 years or 100,000 miles, whichever comes first.\nToyota dealers have complete details on the limited warranty.\n\nThe Toyota Grand Highlander also comes with ToyotaCare, a plan covering normal\nfactory-scheduled maintenance, for one year or 10,000 miles, whichever comes\nfirst, and three years of Roadside Assistance, regardless of mileage.\n\nAbout Toyota\nToyota (NYSE: TM) has been a part of the cultural fabric in the U.S. for\nnearly 70 years, and is committed to advancing sustainable, next-generation\nmobility through our Toyota and Lexus brands, plus our nearly 1,500\ndealerships.\n\nToyota directly employs approximately 48,000 people in the U.S. who have\ncontributed to the design, engineering, and assembly of more than 36 million\ncars and trucks at our 11 manufacturing plants. In 2025, Toyota's plant in\nNorth Carolina began to assemble automotive batteries for electrified\nvehicles.\n\nFor more information about Toyota, visit www.ToyotaNewsroom.com\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4786947-1&h=1214054229&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.toyotanewsroom.com%2F&a=www.ToyotaNewsroom.com)\n.\n\nMEDIA CONTACT\nPaul Hogard\npaul.hogard@toyota.com (mailto:paul.hogard@toyota.com)\n\n \n\nView original content to download\nmultimedia:https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/room-with-a-view-toyota-grand-highlander-adds-woodland-edition-for-2027-302895257.html\n(https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/room-with-a-view-toyota-grand-highlander-adds-woodland-edition-for-2027-302895257.html)\n\nSOURCE Toyota Motor North America\n\n\n\nPhoto: \nhttps://mmx.prnewswire.com/media/MS2000092/2027_Toyota_Grand-Highlander_Woodland_002_NR.jpg?id=OA2980705\nhttps://mmx.prnewswire.com/media/MS272588/Toyota-Media-Relations-Logo.jpg?id=OA2980685\n\nCopyright (c) 2026 PR Newswire Association,LLC. All Rights Reserved.","article_body_html":"","raw_payload":{"data":{"id":"nPn35cqbga-20261001","title":"Room with a View: Toyota Grand Highlander Adds Woodland Edition for 2027","author":"PR Newswire","ticker":"TM","created":"2026-10-01T14:00:26.183Z","tickers":["TM","7203"],"exchange":"NYSE","article_body":"Room with a View: Toyota Grand Highlander Adds Woodland Edition for 2027\nPR Newswire\n\nPLANO, Texas, Oct. 1, 2026\n\n * New Grand Highlander Hybrid Woodland Edition Joins LE, XLE, Limited, and\nPlatinum Grades for 2027\n * Woodland Edition Includes All-Terrain Tires, Additional Half Inch of Ground\nClearance, All-Wheel Drive, and Removable 2(nd) Row Cooler/Console\n * Grand Highlander Features a Spacious, Quiet Interior with Adult Sized Third\nRow\n * Choice of Hybrid, Hybrid MAX, or Gas Powertrains\n * Available Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive, Depending on Grade and\nPowertrain\n * Toyota Safety Sense 3.0 and 12.3-inch Touchscreen with Toyota Audio Multimedia\nStandard\n * Assembled in the U.S.A. at Toyota Motor Manufacturing Indiana\nPLANO, Texas, Oct. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Toyota is expanding the Grand\nHighlander lineup with the addition of the new Woodland Edition for model year\n2027. The Woodland Edition adds an adventurous flair to the Grand Highlander\nlineup. It features details like standard all-terrain tires, an additional\nhalf inch of ground clearance, a removable cooler for keeping snacks handy\nwhile on the go, all-weather floor mats, and a cargo tray with pop-up\ndividers.\n\nThe rest of the 2027 Grand Highlander lineup continues to offer families\nspacious three-row functionality, a choice of gas, Hybrid, or Hybrid MAX and\navailable front- or all-wheel drive. First up are the 2.4-liter turbo gas\nmodels that include LE, XLE, Limited and Platinum grades; next are the\nefficiency-minded Hybrid-powered LE, XLE, Woodland Edition, and Limited\ngrades; and lastly, the Hybrid MAX Platinum grade. Front- or All-Wheel Drive\nis available based on grade and powertrain.\n\nThe Grand Highlander is assembled exclusively in Princeton, Indiana;\n2027 models are expected to start arriving at Toyota dealerships later this\nyear. The Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price for gas models will start at\n$42,560 (LE grade with FWD) and $45,910 for hybrid models (LE grade),\nexcluding Dealer Processing and Handling fee, click here for full line\npricing.\n\nWhat's New\nFor 2027, the Grand Highlander Hybrid Woodland Edition adds a new adventurous\nexpression to the lineup. Following suit with other Toyota models that wear a\nWoodland badge, the Grand Highlander Hybrid Woodland Edition emphasizes rugged\ndesign details, enhanced capability, and details tailored for active\nlifestyles. Key features include:\n\n * Matte black painted 18-inch alloy wheels with All-Terrain tires\n * Additional 0.5-inch ground clearance due to the combination of tires and\ntaller springs (versus other Grand Highlander models)\n * Woodland-branded removable console/cooler for second row seats (fits up to\nsix, twelve-ounce cans)\n * All weather floor mats with Woodland logo\n * Heated steering wheel\n * 120V/1500W power outlet in second row\n * LED fog lamps\n * Tow hitch and mud guards\n * Enhanced lighting and Woodland branded tray with pop-up dividers in rear cargo\narea\n * Black badges, roof rails, mirror caps, shark fin antenna, and accent trim\naround headlights and windows\nThe 2027 Grand Highlander Hybrid MAX Platinum grade will have the following\nchanges:\n\n * Grille mesh changes from a gunmetal finish to black finish\n * Hood trim changes from a chrome finish to black finish\n * Roof rails change from a silver finish to black finish\n * Window trim changes from chrome finish to black finish\n * Mirror caps change from body color to black finish\n * Shark fin antenna changes from body color to black finish\nGas-powered Platinum grades will have a new wheel for 2027; XLE gas and hybrid\nmodels add standard heated steering wheel and 18-inch dark gray painted finish\nwheels.  The Hybrid Nightshade Edition and Hybrid MAX Limited grade will not\nbe available for model year 2027.\n\nPowertrains of Choice\nGrand Highlander continues to offer customers a broad choice of powertrains,\nmaking it one of the most versatile entries in its class. The gas model is\npowered by a 2.4-liter turbocharged engine producing 265 horsepower. The\n2.5-liter Hybrid model delivers 245 total system horsepower. For those\nseeking a combination of power and efficiency, the Hybrid MAX powertrain\ngenerates 362 total system horsepower. Depending on grade and powertrain,\nGrand Highlander is available with Front-Wheel Drive (gas or Hybrid models),\nDynamic Torque Control All-Wheel Drive (gas powered models), electronic\nOn-Demand All-Wheel Drive (Hybrid models), or Full-Time Electronic All-Wheel\nDrive (Hybrid MAX Platinum).\n\nThis diverse powertrain strategy allows Grand Highlander to serve a wide range\nof customer needs, from efficiency-minded families to drivers who prioritize\nstronger performance and towing capability. Manufacturer-estimated fuel\neconomy is 36 combined MPG on the Hybrid XLE FWD model and 34 combined MPG on\nthe Hybrid LE, XLE, Woodland, and Limited AWD models. The LE, XLE, and Limited\nFWD gas models have a manufacturer's estimated 24 MPG rating, and the LE, XLE,\nand Limited AWD gas models have a manufacturer's estimated 23 MPG combined\nrating. The Hybrid MAX Platinum has a manufacturer-estimated 27 combined MPG\nrating. Grand Highlander also offers a 5,000-pound towing capacity on gas\ngrades and the Hybrid MAX model, and a 3,500-pound towing capacity on Hybrid\ngrades.\n\nExterior\nThe Toyota Grand Highlander's design captures the essence of a family-friendly\nSUV. On the outside, Grand Highlander expresses capability with a confident\nstance and a clean, sophisticated silhouette. Its broad front fenders, tapered\nhood, trapezoidal grille, and wide-set rear styling create a modern,\nsubstantial presence. Its side profile is simple yet active, with clean door\nand fender panels, black overfenders, and a flat roofline that's accentuated\nby a rear spoiler.\n\nThe impressive stance continues to the rear, with flared rear arches, and wide\nset tail lamps that are underscored by the rear bumper and accentuate its\nwidth. Functional details such as wide rear door openings for easier third-row\naccess, large side glass for outward visibility, and available 20-inch wheels\nfurther support its family-oriented mission while enhancing curb appeal. The\nHybrid MAX powertrain variant takes it a step further with standard exposed\ndual exhaust tips and unique silver painted bumper accents.\n\nInterior\nGrand Highlander's ample size is paired with a cabin engineered for comfort\nand calm. Standard acoustic glass on the windshield and front side windows,\nalong with strategically placed noise-reducing materials throughout the\nvehicle, help create a quiet, relaxing environment for drivers and passengers\nalike.\n\nThe Grand Highlander's roomy, versatile interior is designed to make long\ntrips and everyday drives equally enjoyable. With seating for up to eight and\nan adult-sized third row, Grand Highlander delivers the kind of space that\nhelps set it apart. The third row offers 33.5 inches of legroom and 37.2\ninches of headroom, while cargo capacity reaches 97.5 cubic feet with the rear\nseats folded flat. Even with all three rows in use, Grand Highlander can\naccommodate seven carry-on suitcases, underscoring its real-world practicality\nfor active families.\n\nThe interior experience is further elevated by a clean, contemporary design\nand a strong emphasis on functionality. Across the cabin, thoughtful storage,\ngenerous cupholder placement, available second-row captain's chairs, and\npremium materials help reinforce Grand Highlander's upscale, family-first\ncharacter. A soft-touch instrument panel, available wood-effect trim, refined\nstitchwork, and a wide, horizontal layout contribute to an airy and elegant\ncabin feel.\n\nStandard features like a 12.3-inch touchscreen, three-zone automatic climate\ncontrol with second- and third-row vents, and seven USB-C charging ports help\nmake Grand Highlander convenient and comfortable. Available upgrades including\nleather-trimmed seating, heated and ventilated second-row seats, and JBL®\nPremium Audio add an even more premium touch.\n\nGrades\nThe Grand Highlander comes in a choice of five grades across three different\npowertrains – the LE, XLE, Woodland Edition, Limited, and Platinum. Key\nfeatures by grade include:\n\nLE Grade\n\n * Available in 2.4L Turbo Gas (available FWD or AWD) or 2.5L Hybrid (available\nFWD or AWD)\n * 18-in. 5-Spoke Silver Wheels\n * Black Grille\n * Heated Outer Mirrors\n * Fabric-trimmed Seating\n * 8-way Power Driver & 4-way Manual Front Passenger Seats\n * 8-Person Capacity with 60/40 Split Fold Down Bench\n * 12.3-in. Touchscreen with 6-speaker Audio System\n * Combination Meter with Analog Gauges and 7-in. Color Multi-Information Display\n(MID) with Fuel Economy, Driver Assist, Vehicle/Trip Information, and Warning\nMessages\n * 7-USB-C Ports (6 Power USB-C Ports / 1 Media USB-C)\n * Two 12V Accessory Outlets Inside Center Console and Luggage Area\n * Toyota Safety Sense 3.0\n * Blind Spot Monitor with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert\n * 5-Door Smart Key\n * Adjustable Power Liftgate with Jam Protection\nXLE Grade (Adds to or replaces LE features with)\n\n * Available in 2.4L Turbo Gas (available FWD or AWD) or 2.5L Hybrid (available\nFWD or AWD)\n * 18-in. Multi Spoke Gray Gloss Wheels\n * Roof Rails\n * Heated Outer Mirrors\n * Leather-trimmed Heated Steering Wheel\n * SofTex®-trimmed Seating\n * 10-way Power Driver & 8-way Power Passenger Seats\n * 7-Person Capacity w/ 2nd Row Captain's Chairs or 8-Person Bench Available\n * Heated Front Seats\n * 2nd Row Sunshades\n * Digital Key capability (Requires an Active Remote Connect trial or\nSubscription, 4G Network Dependent)\n * Qi Wireless Charger\n * Garage Door Opener\n * Auto-dimming Rearview Mirror\nWoodland Edition (Adds to or replaces XLE features with)\n\n * Standard 2.5L Hybrid with AWD\n * 18-inch Matte Black Alloy Wheels with All-Terrain Tires\n * Removable Woodland Branded Second Row Console Cooler\n * One AC Power Outlet (120V/1500W in Rear of Center console and in the Luggage\nArea\n * Enhanced Lighting and Woodland Branded Tray with Pop-Up Dividers in Rear Cargo\nArea\n * All-Weather Floor Mats with Woodland Logo\n * Black Badges and Accent Trim Around Headlights and Windows\n * Roof Rails with Cross Bars\n * LED Fog Lamps\n * Tow Hitch and Mud Guards\n * Heated Outer Mirrors\n * 7-Person Capacity w/ 2nd Row Captain's Chairs\nLimited Grade (Adds to or replaces XLE features with)\n\n * Available in 2.4L Turbo Gas (available FWD or AWD) or 2.5L Hybrid (standard\nAWD)\n * 20-in. Silver Chrome Finished Wheels\n * LED DRL\n * Power Folding Outer Mirrors\n * LED Fog Lamps\n * Leather-trimmed Seating and Steering Wheel\n * Heated & Ventilated Front Seats\n * Heated 2nd Row Seats\n * Memory Driver Seat\n * AC Power Outlet (120V/120W)\n * Two 120V outlets (1500W shared) in rear of center console and in the luggage\narea (Hybrid)\n * Ambient Lighting\n * 11 Speaker JBL® Premium Audio\n * 12.3-in. Digital Gauge Cluster\n * Front and Rear Parking Assist with Automatic Braking\n * Rain Sensing Wipers\n * Hands-Free Power Liftgate\n * Puddle Lamps\nPlatinum Grade (Adds to or replaces Limited features with)\n\n * 20-in. Silver and Black Wheels\n * Leather-trimmed front- and second-row seats; heated and ventilated front seats\n(Platinum gas)\n * Leather-trimmed with Ultrasuede®-trimmed front- and second-row seats (Hybrid\nMAX Platinum)\n * Heated & Ventilated 2nd Row Seats\n * Panoramic Moonroof\n * Paddle Shifters (AWD Gas and Hybrid MAX)\n * Dial Multi-Terrain Select\n * Head-Up Display\n * Panoramic View Monitor\n * Digital Rearview Mirror\n * Traffic Jam Assist (requires active Drive Connect trial or subscription, 4G\nNetwork Dependent)\nExterior color options are available based on grade and include:\n\n * Blueprint\n * Celestial Silver Metallic\n * Cement\n * Midnight Black Metallic\n * Storm Cloud\n * Wind Chill Pearl (Extra cost color)\n * Ruby Flare Pearl (Extra cost color)\n * Heavy Metal (Extra cost color)\nFor interior color options, the 2027 Grand Highlander is offered in:\n\n * LE Gas and Hybrid: Fabric-trim in Light Gray or Black\n * XLE Gas and Hybrid: SofTex-trim in Light Gray or Black\n * Limited Gas and Hybrid: Leather-trim in Light Gray or Black\n * Platinum Gas: Leather-trim in Portobello, Light Gray or Black\n * Woodland Edition: Leather-trim in Black\n * Platinum Hybrid MAX in Ultrasuede® and leather-trim in Portobello,\nLight Gray or Black\nDriver Focused Tech and Multimedia\nThe 2027 Toyota Grand Highlander has a standard 12.3-inch touchscreen\nfeaturing the Toyota Audio Multimedia audio system, developed by the\nTexas-based Toyota Connected North America team. The system has six-speakers,\nstandard, and supports wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™. A JBL®\npremium audio system with 11-speakers (including subwoofer) and amplifier\nis standard on the Limited and Platinum grades.\n\nInterior tech features include standard dual Qi® wireless charging with\nenhanced power output, multiple USB-C ports, and a 120V/1500W AC outlet in the\nrear cargo area. The LE, XLE, and Woodland Edition grades have a combination\nmeter with analog gauges and 7-inch color Multi-Information Display (MID) with\nfuel economy, Driver Assist, vehicle/trip information, and warning messages.\nThe Limited and Platinum grades have a 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster with\nselectable gauge display screens and fuel economy, Driver Assist, vehicle/trip\ninformation, and warning messages. A 10-inch color Head-Up Display (HUD) with\nspeedometer and Road Sign Assist (RSA), navigation and Hybrid System Indicator\n(hybrid models only) is standard on the Platinum grade.\n\nThe 2027 Grand Highlander includes 5-year Connected Services trials for Safety\nConnect, Service Connect, and Remote Connect and a 30 day/3 GB Wi-Fi Connect\ntrial. Additional services, such as Drive Connect are available depending on\ngrade. Visit Toyota Connected Services\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4786947-1&h=673616988&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.toyota.com%2Fconnected-services%2F&a=Toyota+Connected+Services)\n to learn more.\n\nThe Grand Highlander XLE, Woodland Edition, Limited, and Platinum grades are\nalso Toyota Digital Key capable, which enables a smartphone to be used instead\nof a physical key (Remote Connect subscription required). Owners can also use\nthe Toyota App, with an active Remote Connect subscription or trial to find\ntheir Toyota in a crowded parking lot, start the engine, or lock the doors\nremotely, visit the Toyota App\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4786947-1&h=1187226195&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.toyota.com%2Fconnected-services%2Ftoyota-app%2F&a=Toyota+App)\n page on the Toyota Connected Services website to learn more.\n\nSafety & Convenience\nAll 2027 Grand Highlander models come standard with Toyota Safety Sense 3.0,\nToyota's suite of active safety and convenience systems. This suite of\nfeatures includes:\n\n * Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection\n * Full-Speed Range Dynamic Radar Cruise Control\n * Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist\n * Lane Tracing Assist\n * Road Sign Assist\n * Automatic High Beams\n * Proactive Driving Assist\nAdditional standard safety and convenience features include:\n\n * Blind Spot Monitor with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert\n * Safe Exit Alert\n * Toyota Star Safety System\nThe Platinum grade also has Traffic Jam Assist capability (active Drive\nConnect trial or subscription required, 4G network dependent and a Panoramic\nView Monitor with 360-degree overhead view and curb view.\n\nLimited Warranty\nToyota's 36-month/36,000-mile basic new-vehicle warranty applies to all\ncomponents other than normal wear and maintenance items. Additional 60-month\nwarranties cover the powertrain for 60,000 miles and corrosion with no mileage\nlimitation. The Electric Vehicle Driving Components, including the traction\nbattery, are covered for 8 years or 100,000 miles, whichever comes first.\nToyota dealers have complete details on the limited warranty.\n\nThe Toyota Grand Highlander also comes with ToyotaCare, a plan covering normal\nfactory-scheduled maintenance, for one year or 10,000 miles, whichever comes\nfirst, and three years of Roadside Assistance, regardless of mileage.\n\nAbout Toyota\nToyota (NYSE: TM) has been a part of the cultural fabric in the U.S. for\nnearly 70 years, and is committed to advancing sustainable, next-generation\nmobility through our Toyota and Lexus brands, plus our nearly 1,500\ndealerships.\n\nToyota directly employs approximately 48,000 people in the U.S. who have\ncontributed to the design, engineering, and assembly of more than 36 million\ncars and trucks at our 11 manufacturing plants. In 2025, Toyota's plant in\nNorth Carolina began to assemble automotive batteries for electrified\nvehicles.\n\nFor more information about Toyota, visit www.ToyotaNewsroom.com\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4786947-1&h=1214054229&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.toyotanewsroom.com%2F&a=www.ToyotaNewsroom.com)\n.\n\nMEDIA CONTACT\nPaul Hogard\npaul.hogard@toyota.com (mailto:paul.hogard@toyota.com)\n\n \n\nView original content to download\nmultimedia:https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/room-with-a-view-toyota-grand-highlander-adds-woodland-edition-for-2027-302895257.html\n(https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/room-with-a-view-toyota-grand-highlander-adds-woodland-edition-for-2027-302895257.html)\n\nSOURCE Toyota Motor North America\n\n\n\nPhoto: \nhttps://mmx.prnewswire.com/media/MS2000092/2027_Toyota_Grand-Highlander_Woodland_002_NR.jpg?id=OA2980705\nhttps://mmx.prnewswire.com/media/MS272588/Toyota-Media-Relations-Logo.jpg?id=OA2980685\n\nCopyright (c) 2026 PR Newswire Association,LLC. 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