r/ToyotaGrandHighlander

Anybody consider the TX when getting their GH? Other than price, was there any other factors that made you choose the GH over the TX?

I've got the most recent software updates by my GHHMax is still occasionally lugging and hesitating from a stop. It is not due to CTA. It feels like its holding the brakes though when it shouldnt be or decided to try to start in 2nd or 3rd gear.

Anyone else having this happen or have any fixes?

thanks

I’m thinking about buying a new Grand Highlander. I’ll be doing some,“ it’s the journey not the destination “ type road trips. I’m wondering how comfortable and quiet the vehicle is. I’m not in a hurry to get where I’m going. Thanks for any input.

I recently bought a hybrid xle and the mpg is horrible… for the last 700 miles or so the mpg is sitting at just 24.3! I haven’t seen anyone get such low mpg on a non turbo hybrid. Rn the car has 2k Miles. I don’t drive crazy, mostly city driving with not particularly heavy traffic as I live in a smaller city. Not much highway driving. Hot weather ,it’s Florida. Says my avg speed is 26mph. Drive the speed limit and accelerate gently. Relatively flat with some small hills. Those should be ideal conditions for a hybrid! I had no issues getting 50mpg in a Camry hybrid,which was better than its stated mpg.

My mpg is so much lower than everyone else it makes me worried there might be something wrong with the vehicle itself. If the issue continues is there any way to get Toyota to remedy the issue or at least inspect the vehicle? Seems like a lemon if it’s performing almost 50% below stated specs.

Hey y'all,

Just hit the mileage for the first oil change on my 2026 Grand Highlander, and I’m standing in the driveway staring at the ground clearance like it’s a personal challenge.

For science and context: I am a majestic 6’1” and clocking in at a very svelte, highly aerodynamic 205 pounds. At least that’s what I tell myself.

Looking at this beast, part of me thinks, "Hey, it's a mid-size SUV. You’ve got a solid 8 inches of clearance. Just slide under there like a majestic land seal, pop the plug, spin the filter, and call it a day."

The other part of me remembers the time I got temporarily wedged under a lawnmower and realizes that my "svelte" chassis might not have the clearance I think it does once you factor in pectoral height and the ability to actually move an elbow to torque a wrench.

So, turning to the panel of experts here:

Do I need to quit being cheap, purchase heavy-duty ramps/jack stands, and give myself some actual breathing room? Or is the Grand Highlander spacious enough underneath for a full-grown adult to comfortably do the driveway shimmy without getting face-to-face with the underbody panels?

If ramps/stands are a must, let me know if I need to go buy a creeper or just accept my fate on the bare concrete.

Cheers!

In Florida, went to a dealer for GH hybrid 2026 and got otd quote for 72k!! Same setup on online is just 58k but I understand that the higher difference is kind of normal in Florida but not this high absolutely! Even if I bargain, I dont think they can be near to the online pricing.. Mathing does not make any sense!! Anyone has similar experience? What do you suggest??

Hi all,

Dealer has a Grand Highlander Hybrid Max limited reserved for me. Base is ~56k, factory installed options ~2k, port installed ~2k, delivery ~1500. So on 61.5k, is there any wiggle room to negotiate on these?

Never bought a car where I had to wait for it to arrive like this before. Last toyota I bought got good deal on, but there were 20+ on lot, and new ones were arriving on truck.

Should I expect to pay the "total advertised price"?

Thanks for any insights/experiences with this.

Hello everyone,

We have a 2025 grand highlander hybrid platinum and I have a question about the air conditioning. Is it normal when stopped at a red light or parked that the a/c gets super hot in the car to the point we start sweating. This happens in both auto mode and manual fan setting. The car and a/c is not in eco mode but this only happens when the car is running off battery. We live in Texas so it really sucks driving in traffic.

I purchased a 2026 XLE Hybrid a couple weeks ago. I've been noticing a slight pull to the right, which gets worse underpower and under braking. I'm taking it into the dealership today for them to look at it. I haven't hit anything. The weird thing is I also purchased a 2025 Camry last year and had the same issue. In 4,000 miles, the dealership found it was out of alignment 3 different times (they fixed it each time). Has anyone else experienced something similar?

Help me decide! To be honest I only want the Hybrid Max because of the portobello leather. But is it mistake to get with kids? The turbo engine is a plus but not a must. Currently, I am driving a Lexus which takes premium gas only and is 16 MPG combined. Having a hard time deciding if I should go for a beautiful interior with better mpg than what I have now or higher mpg with black leather interior.

This is my first time having a car where you set the temperature. As far as I can tell, there’s no way to turn on a simple vent setting.

In this case, I don’t want heat, I don’t want air-conditioning, I sometimes just want air blowing on me. I can’t find a way to do that. If it suddenly gets hot outside my car turns the air blowing on me colder, and vice versa. It is quite annoying!

I thought maybe I would just set it too low temperature, but without explicitly pressing the AC button. That doesn’t work. It clearly turns on the AC anyway, even though the AC light isn’t on.

Please tell me there is a way to turn on a simple vent setting 🤞