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2024-2026 Toyota Grand Highlander MPG & Fuel Cost
3 model years · 22–36 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 6 of 10 standard SUV configurations, MY2026. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2024-2026 Toyota Grand Highlander at a glance
The 2024-2026 Toyota Grand Highlander covers 3 model years in the EPA database (22 configurations in all), rated 22–36 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2026, costs about $1,810 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the Hybrid 2.5L 4-cyl FWD (36 MPG), at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). Powertrains over the years: gas and hybrid. EPA changed the ratings in 2025 and 2026.
2024-2026 Toyota Grand Highlander by model year
| Model year | Powertrains | Combined | $/yr | EPA ratings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Gas, Hybrid | 22–36 MPG | $1,810–$2,970 | Ratings changed |
| 2025 | Gas, Hybrid | 22–36 MPG | $1,810–$2,970 | Ratings changed |
| 2024 | Gas, Hybrid | 22–36 MPG | $1,810–$2,970 | First year |
What the 2026 LE/XLE 2.4L 4-cyl turbo FWD costs to drive
Per month
$226
$2,710 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$4.52
Per 100 miles
$18.07
Five years
$13,550
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the standard SUV median
$400less a year
Class median $3,110 a year, MY2026
Based on 15,000 miles a year and regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2026 Toyota Grand Highlander MPG
Versus 2025: The most efficient configuration stays at 36 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $1,810.
Gas configurations (4)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LE/XLE 2.4L 4-cyl turbo FWD (Most efficient) | 2.4L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 21 | 28 | 24 | $2,710 |
| Limited | 2.4L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 21 | 28 | 24 | $2,710 |
| LE/XLE 2.4L 4-cyl turbo AWD | 2.4L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 21 | 27 | 23 | $2,790 |
| Limited/Platinum | 2.4L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 20 | 26 | 22 | $2,970 |
Hybrid configurations (3)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hybrid 2.5L 4-cyl FWD (Most efficient) | 2.5L 4-cyl | FWD | 37 | 34 | 36 | $1,810 |
| Hybrid 2.5L 4-cyl AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | AWD | 36 | 32 | 34 | $1,930 |
| Hybrid 2.4L 4-cyl turbo | 2.4L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 26 | 27 | 27 | $2,450 |
2025 Toyota Grand Highlander MPG
22–36 MPG · $1,810–$2,970/yr
Versus 2024: The most efficient configuration stays at 36 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $1,810.
Gas configurations (4)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LE/XLE 2.4L 4-cyl turbo FWD (Most efficient) | 2.4L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 21 | 28 | 24 | $2,710 |
| Limited | 2.4L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 21 | 28 | 24 | $2,710 |
| LE/XLE 2.4L 4-cyl turbo AWD | 2.4L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 21 | 27 | 23 | $2,790 |
| Limited/Platinum | 2.4L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 20 | 26 | 22 | $2,970 |
Hybrid configurations (3)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hybrid 2.5L 4-cyl FWD (Most efficient) | 2.5L 4-cyl | FWD | 37 | 34 | 36 | $1,810 |
| Hybrid 2.5L 4-cyl AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | AWD | 36 | 32 | 34 | $1,920 |
| Hybrid 2.4L 4-cyl turbo | 2.4L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 26 | 27 | 27 | $2,450 |
2024 Toyota Grand Highlander MPG
22–36 MPG · $1,810–$2,970/yr
Gas configurations (4)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LE/XLE 2.4L 4-cyl turbo FWD (Most efficient) | 2.4L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 21 | 28 | 24 | $2,710 |
| Limited | 2.4L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 21 | 28 | 24 | $2,710 |
| LE/XLE 2.4L 4-cyl turbo AWD | 2.4L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 21 | 27 | 23 | $2,790 |
| Limited/Platinum | 2.4L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 20 | 26 | 22 | $2,970 |
Hybrid configurations (4)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hybrid 2.5L 4-cyl FWD (Most efficient) | 2.5L 4-cyl | FWD | 37 | 34 | 36 | $1,810 |
| Hybrid Limited | 2.5L 4-cyl | FWD | 36 | 32 | 34 | $1,900 |
| Hybrid 2.5L 4-cyl AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | AWD | 36 | 32 | 34 | $1,930 |
| Hybrid 2.4L 4-cyl turbo | 2.4L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 26 | 27 | 27 | $2,450 |
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the LE/XLE 2.4L 4-cyl turbo FWD: $3,690 in California and $2,370 in Texas, a $1,320 difference.
- California $3,690
- Washington $3,420
- New York $2,710
- Florida $2,560
- Texas $2,370
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2026 standard SUV models.
Generations
- 2024-2026 (2024)
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2024-2026 Toyota Grand Highlander get?
EPA rates the 2024-2026 Toyota Grand Highlander at 22–36 MPG combined across 22 configurations and 3 model years. The most efficient version, the 2026 Hybrid 2.5L 4-cyl FWD, is rated 36 MPG (37 city, 34 highway). By powertrain: Gas: 22–24 MPG; Hybrid: 27–36 MPG.
Which years had the best MPG in the 2024-2026 Toyota Grand Highlander?
Every model year of the 2024-2026 Toyota Grand Highlander tops out at 36 MPG combined, so no year is better than another.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2024-2026 Toyota Grand Highlander?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2025 and 2026.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2026 Toyota Grand Highlander per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the LE/XLE 2.4L 4-cyl turbo FWD costs about $2,710 a year. Across all 7 configurations the cost runs $1,810–$2,970 a year. That is a $1,160 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.
How much does it cost to drive a 2026 Toyota Grand Highlander 100 miles?
About $18.07 per 100 miles for the LE/XLE 2.4L 4-cyl turbo FWD at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $12.07 and $19.80 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2026 Toyota Grand Highlander more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The LE/XLE 2.4L 4-cyl turbo FWD is rated 21 city and 28 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 7 MPG.
How does the 2026 Toyota Grand Highlander compare with other standard SUV configurations?
The LE/XLE 2.4L 4-cyl turbo FWD costs about $2,710 a year to fuel, $400 less than the class median of $3,110, and less than 6 of 10 standard SUV configurations. The comparison covers all 299 rated standard SUV configurations for MY2026, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2026 Toyota Grand Highlander hybrid cheaper to fuel than the gas version?
Yes. The best hybrid (Hybrid 2.5L 4-cyl FWD) is rated 36 MPG against 24 MPG for the best gas version (LE/XLE 2.4L 4-cyl turbo FWD), 12 MPG more. At regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026) that is $1,810 versus $2,710 a year, a saving of $900.
Is the 2026 Toyota Grand Highlander different from the 2025 model?
The most efficient configuration stays at 36 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $1,810. EPA lists 7 configurations for 2026 against 7 configurations for 2025. See the 2025 Toyota Grand Highlander for that year.