2026 Toyota Grand Highlander

2026 Toyota Grand Highlander in Calumet City, IL near Chicago

The 2026 Toyota Grand Highlander is more than just a big SUV — it’s built for families who want space, safety, and adventure. At Advantage Toyota of River Oaks, located at 1970 River Oaks Dr, Calumet City, IL — just minutes from downtown Chicago — we help families discover why the Grand Highlander is perfect for daily drives, weekend trips, and everything in between.

With All-Wheel Drive, a hybrid engine option, smart technology, and roomy interior for up to three rows of passengers, the 2026 Grand Highlander makes every drive easier and more fun. Call 708-627-9118 to schedule your test drive today!

Key Features

• All-Wheel Drive available for confident handling in all conditions
• Hybrid powertrain option for smooth, fuel-efficient driving
• Toyota Safety Sense™ 3.0 standard for family protection
• 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment display
• Apple CarPlay® & Android Auto™ for easy phone integration
• Wireless charging pad for devices
• Tri-zone climate control — driver, front passenger, and rear passengers set their own temperature
• Power sliding doors on select trims for easy entry and exit
• LED headlights and taillights standard
• Second-row captain’s chairs or bench seating depending on trim
• Ample cargo space with flexible storage solutions

Exterior

The 2026 Grand Highlander has a bold, muscular look with a wide stance and sleek lines. LED headlights provide clear visibility in school zones or Chicago traffic. Large doors and a tall body make entering, exiting, and loading cargo simple. Its strong frame and elevated ground clearance give it a ready-for-adventure attitude.

Interior

The Grand Highlander's cabin doesn't just accommodate your family — it genuinely elevates the experience of being together in a vehicle. Tri-zone automatic climate control gives the driver, front passenger, and rear occupants independent temperature control, eliminating the thermostat compromises that turn long drives into endurance tests. Second-row captain's chairs offer the kind of substantive, well-bolstered support that actually holds passengers in place during spirited highway lane changes, while the generous spacing between them creates a wide, effortless walk-through path to the third row — no contortion required. That third row, notably, delivers genuine adult-viable headroom and legroom rather than the punitive seating most three-row SUVs reserve for whoever drew the short straw. Thoughtful storage architecture appears throughout the cabin in forms that actually match how people live — deep door pockets, multi-level console compartments, and cargo flexibility that adapts to the load rather than forcing the load to adapt to it. The advanced infotainment system ties it all together, keeping every passenger connected, navigated, and entertained without demanding the driver's attention to manage it. This is what a well-designed family cabin feels like when the people building it genuinely thought about the people using it.

Technology

• 12.3-inch touchscreen for navigation, media, and apps
• Apple CarPlay® & Android Auto™ integration
• Wireless charging for phones and tablets
• Bird’s Eye View Camera for easy parking and tight spaces
• Hybrid system that automatically balances gas and electric power

Driving Performance

The Grand Highlander drives confidently with available All-Wheel Drive and smooth hybrid acceleration. The suspension balances comfort with control, keeping the ride steady over rough streets and highways. Its low cabin noise and smart climate control make long drives relaxing for everyone.

Off-Roading & Towing

• Available All-Wheel Drive with advanced traction for dirt roads, snow, and rain
• High ground clearance to tackle trails and uneven surfaces
• Towing capability up to 5,000 lbs — perfect for boats, trailers, or family campers
• Hill Start Assist and Downhill Assist for safe off-road driving
• Durable frame and suspension engineered for adventure

Safety Features

• Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian & Cyclist Detection
• Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist
• Automatic High Beams
• Radar Cruise Control with stop-and-go
• Lane Tracing Assist
• Blind Spot Monitor & Rear Cross-Traffic Alert
• Rear-view camera with dynamic gridlines
• Rear Automatic Braking
• Rear Seat Reminder

Frequently Asked Questions