Toyota has updated its Grand Highlander crossover for the 2027 model year and introduced a rugged Woodland version for the first time, according to infohub.kz. The vehicle gains increased ground clearance, all-terrain tires, all-wheel drive and a hybrid powertrain. Grand Highlander prices in the United States start at roughly 19.1 million tenge.
The headline addition is the Grand Highlander Woodland. It gets taller springs that raise ground clearance by 13 mm, along with 18-inch matte black wheels wrapped in all-terrain tires, black trim, roof rails and LED fog lights.
The Woodland also comes with a tow hitch and mudguards. Inside, there are all-weather floor mats, a special removable cooled box between the second-row seats and a 120V outlet rated at 1,500 watts.
The Woodland is offered exclusively with all-wheel drive and a hybrid setup. It combines a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine, an electric motor, a nickel-metal hydride battery and an electronically controlled continuously variable transmission. Total system output is 245 hp.
According to Toyota's price list, the Grand Highlander Hybrid Woodland AWD costs $51,800, or about 23.2 million tenge at the exchange rate on the day this article was written.
Another notable change affects the Grand Highlander Hybrid Max Platinum. Chrome, silver and dark gray elements have been replaced with black ones, including the mirror housings and the roof antenna.
The powertrain, however, is unchanged: a 2.4-liter turbo engine, a six-speed automatic, a small battery and a rear electric motor. Combined output stands at 362 hp and 542 Nm.
The rest of the lineup sees fewer changes. Toyota has dropped the Hybrid Nightshade Edition and Hybrid Max Limited. The Platinum version with the 2.4-liter turbo gets new 20-inch two-tone wheels, while XLE trims add a heated steering wheel and new 18-inch wheels.
The base 2027 Grand Highlander LE is priced at $42,600, or about 19.1 million tenge excluding delivery. Sales of the updated crossover in the United States will begin later this year.
Earlier, Kursiv Auto reported that the Toyota Highlander lost to four cheaper crossovers.