Room with a View: Toyota Grand Highlander Adds Woodland Edition for 2027

Toyota is expanding its Grand Highlander lineup for the 2027 model year with the introduction of the new Woodland Edition. Starting at $42,560 for gas models (LE grade with FWD) and $45,910 for hybrid models (LE grade), excluding Dealer Processing and Handling fees, the 2027 Grand Highlander models are expected to arrive at dealerships later this year. The vehicle is assembled exclusively at Toyota Motor Manufacturing Indiana in Princeton, Indiana.

The new Grand Highlander Hybrid Woodland Edition joins the LE, XLE, Limited, and Platinum grades, bringing rugged design details and enhanced capability. Key features of the Woodland Edition include matte black painted 18-inch alloy wheels with all-terrain tires, an additional 0.5-inch of ground clearance achieved through taller springs and tires, standard all-wheel drive, a Woodland-branded removable second-row console/cooler holding up to six 12-ounce cans, all-weather floor mats, a heated steering wheel, a 120V/1500W power outlet in the second row, LED fog lamps, a tow hitch, mud guards, and a cargo tray with pop-up dividers. It also features black badges, roof rails, mirror caps, a shark fin antenna, and black accent trim around the headlights and windows.

Other updates for the 2027 model year include exterior styling changes for the Hybrid MAX Platinum grade, swapping gunmetal and chrome finishes for black accents on the grille mesh, hood trim, roof rails, window trim, mirror caps, and shark fin antenna. Gas-powered Platinum grades receive a new wheel design for 2027, while XLE gas and hybrid models gain a standard heated steering wheel and 18-inch dark gray painted finish wheels. The Hybrid Nightshade Edition and Hybrid MAX Limited grade will not be available for 2027.

Povide choices of three distinct powertrains: a 2.4-liter turbocharged gas engine pushing 265 horsepower, a 2.5-liter Hybrid system producing 245 total system horsepower, and a high-performance Hybrid MAX powertrain generating 362 total system horsepower. Depending on the grade and powertrain, available drivetrain options include Front-Wheel Drive, Dynamic Torque Control All-Wheel Drive, electronic On-Demand All-Wheel Drive, or Full-Time Electronic All-Wheel Drive. Manufacturer-estimated fuel economy reaches up to 36 combined MPG on the Hybrid XLE FWD and 34 combined MPG on AWD hybrid variants, while the Hybrid MAX Platinum achieves an estimated 27 combined MPG. Gas models rate at 24 combined MPG for FWD versions and 23 combined MPG for AWD versions. Towing capacity stands at 5,000 pounds for gas grades and the Hybrid MAX, and 3,500 pounds for standard hybrid grades. Every Grand Highlander comes standard with Toyota Safety Sense 3.0 and a 12.3-inch touchscreen with Toyota Audio Multimedia.