Large families need more than just extra seats. They need a vehicle that handles school drop-offs, sports equipment, weekend camping trips, and long drives without compromise. The 2025 Toyota Grand Highlander delivers with three-row seating, advanced safety technology, and available hybrid efficiency built into every trim.
For families in Yarmouth managing busy schedules and Nova Scotia's varied terrain, the Grand Highlander arrives ready from day one.
Three-Row Seating That Actually Fits Adults
The Grand Highlander is built around adult-sized third-row seating. Toyota designed the third row with genuine comfort, making it suitable for teenagers, adults on longer trips, or grandparents on family outings.
Every Grand Highlander accommodates either seven or eight passengers. The XLE trim features eight-person capacity with a second-row bench seat. The Limited and Hybrid Limited trims include captain's chairs in the second row, reducing capacity to seven while adding easier third-row access. For 2025, the Hybrid Limited is available in both configurations.
Wide rear doors provide easy access to the third row, even with car seats installed in the second row. This matters during school pickup or when loading elderly passengers.
Toyota Safety Sense 3.0 Standard Across All Trims
Every 2025 Grand Highlander includes Toyota Safety Sense 3.0 as standard equipment. This comprehensive suite of active safety technologies helps drivers avoid collisions, maintain lane position, and reduce fatigue on longer trips.
Standard Toyota Safety Sense 3.0 features include:
- Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection
- Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist
- Dynamic Radar Cruise Control
- Road Sign Assist
- Automatic High Beams
- Proactive Driving Assist
Additional standard safety equipment includes the Toyota Star Safety System, Blind Spot Monitor with Safe Exit Assist, Parking Support Brake, and a trailer sway warning system. Every trim comes with eight airbags, tire pressure monitoring with auto location, and an anti-theft alarm system with engine immobilizer.
Higher trims add features like Panoramic View Monitor (Limited and above), Rear Cross Traffic Alert with auto braking (Limited and above), and on the Hybrid Platinum, Traffic Jam Assist, Lane Change Assist, and Front Cross Traffic Alert.
Cargo Capacity: 2,761 Litres Maximum
The Grand Highlander provides 586 litres of cargo space behind the third row, enough for seven carry-on suitcases. With all seats in use, families can pack sports bags, strollers, and weekend supplies without difficulty.
Fold the third row down and cargo capacity expands to 1,640 litres. Fold both the second and third rows flat and the Grand Highlander offers 2,761 litres maximum, rivaling some cargo vans for weekend projects.
The cargo area features a low load floor for easier loading, plus smart storage compartments throughout the cabin for phones, tablets, and water bottles.
Family-Focused Interior Details
The Grand Highlander's interior prioritizes family needs with soft-padded surfaces and high-quality stitching for long-trip comfort.
Standard features across all trims:
- Heated front seats with power adjustment (10-way driver, 8-way passenger on XLE)
- Heated leather-wrapped steering wheel
- Wireless charging dock
- Dual-zone automatic climate control
- Multiple USB ports for rear passengers
The Limited trim adds leather seating, heated and ventilated front seats, heated rear seats, and a panoramic moonroof. The Hybrid Platinum includes suede accents and heated and ventilated second-row seats.
Three Powertrains to Match Different Needs
Grand Highlander XLE and Limited (Gas)
The gas-powered Grand Highlander features a 2.4-litre turbocharged 4-cylinder engine with eight-speed automatic transmission, generating 265 horsepower and 310 lb-ft of torque. All-wheel drive comes standard, along with three drive modes (Sport, Eco, and Normal).
Grand Highlander Hybrid XLE and Limited
The Hybrid models pair a 2.5-litre 4-cylinder engine with Toyota's hybrid system, delivering 243 system horsepower and 233 lb-ft of torque. Fuel economy reaches 7.0 L/100 km combined (6.6 city, 7.4 highway). The hybrid system can tow up to 1,588 kg (3,500 lbs).
Grand Highlander Hybrid Platinum
The Hybrid Platinum features Toyota's Hybrid MAX system with a 2.4-litre turbocharged engine and six-speed automatic transmission with paddle shifters. This delivers 362 system horsepower and 400 lb-ft of torque, with towing capacity up to 2,268 kg (5,000 lbs). Fuel economy measures 8.8 L/100 km combined (9.0 city, 8.6 highway).
Toyota Multimedia System
Every Grand Highlander includes Toyota Multimedia with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility. The XLE and Hybrid XLE trims feature a 12.3-inch touchscreen with six speakers, plus Service Connect, Safety Connect, and Remote Connect. The Limited trims upgrade to an 11-speaker JBL Premium Audio system and add Drive Connect services.
Built for Nova Scotia Weather
All-wheel drive comes standard on every Grand Highlander, with 203 mm of ground clearance. Heated front seats, a heated steering wheel, and windshield wiper deicers come standard, while the Limited adds heated rear seats and rain-sensing wipers.
Your New Grand Highlander Awaits at Tusket Toyota
The 2025 Grand Highlander proves that large families don't have to compromise. With three-row seating designed for real adults, standard Toyota Safety Sense 3.0, massive cargo capacity, and thoughtful family-focused features across every trim, this SUV handles the demands of busy Nova Scotia families without hesitation.
Visit our team at Tusket Toyota in Yarmouth to explore the Grand Highlander lineup and find the configuration that matches your family's needs.
