When Toyota launched the Grand Highlander for the 2024 model year, it set out to build the ultimate family SUV. With spacious three row seating, ample rear cargo room, well-appointed standard comfort, three different powertrain choices, and a head-turning sporty design, it’s a grand candidate for the title. For 2025, Toyota is pleased to announce that even more choices are being added to the Grand Highlander lineup with the addition of a stylish Hybrid Nightshade Edition and value packed LE grade.
The Hybrid Nightshade Edition brings a bold, stylish edge to the Grand Highlander’s already impressive design. Built on the Grand Highlander Hybrid Limited grade, its exterior has distinctive black 20-inch alloy wheels and blacked-out accents that include the door handles, badges, mirror caps, and rear spoiler. It is available in Midnight Black Metallic, Wind Chill Pearl, and Cement – a new color for 2025 that is also available on the Hybrid MAX Limited and Platinum models.
The Hybrid Nightshade’s interior has premium comfort that drivers and passengers alike will enjoy — starting with leather-trimmed seating, standard heating and ventilation on the driver and front-passenger seats, and heated outboard seats in the second row. When it comes to setting the ultimate mood, the Grand Highlander Hybrid Nightshade has a 12.3-inch touchscreen running Toyota’s latest Audio Multimedia system and a premium JBL sound system with 11 speakers. It also carries forth other great features from the Hybrid Limited grade interior, like a leather-trimmed heated steering wheel, a 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster, and ambient lighting.
Adding even more value to the Grand Highlander family of models is the new LE grade. This new trim is available in a choice of 2.5-liter Hybrid with standard electronic on-demand All Wheel Drive (AWD) or a 2.4-liter, 4 cylinder turbocharged gas-powered variant with available Front- or All Wheel Drive. Along with Grand Highlander’s signature spacious interior, it has great standard features like seating for eight with 60/40-fold down second and third row seating, 13 cup and bottle holders, and a 12.3-inch touchscreen with Toyota Audio Multimedia system. It also has a power liftgate, heated power outside mirrors with blind spot warning indicators, and Toyota Safety Sense 3.0 (TSS 3.0), standard. Altogether, it makes the LE grade an exceptional option for drivers who prioritize value without compromising on quality or features.
Additional changes for 2025 include a new Heavy Metal color option on Limited and Hybrid MAX (extra cost color) and a standard removable second row center console on XLE and above models equipped with Captain’s Chairs. The addition of the Hybrid Nightshade and LE models brings even more depth to the Grand Highlander lineup. With spacious three row seating that’s ready for adults or kids, enough rear cargo room for seven small roller bags, standard comfort like multi-zone climate control, and a head-turning sporty design, the Grand Highlander is an all-star package. It also has three efficient and reliable powertrain options that are made for life on the go: A well-balanced 2.4L turbo gas engine; efficient 2.5L hybrid; and the ultimate performance-seeking, 362 horsepower, 2.4L turbocharged Hybrid MAX.
The 2025 Grand Highlander will have starting Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Prices (MSRP’s) of $40,860 for the gas engine models (LE FWD grade), $44,210 for the Hybrid models (LE grade), and $54,690 for the Hybrid MAX powertrain (Limited grade). XLE, Limited, Hybrid Nightshade, and Platinum models are expected to start arriving at Toyota dealerships in late December of 2024. LE models are expected in the first half of 2025.
