Does the 2026 Toyota Grand Highlander need premium gas?
No. Regular.
$0extra a year
- Regular listed for the LE FWD.
- All 15 trims list regular.
- Premium by choice: $300 more a year.
- 52% of 138 SUVs (2026) list premium.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Premium $0.60 more.
| Trim | Engine | Grade | Mpg | Regular, a year | Premium, a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LE FWD | 2.4L | Regular | 24 | $1,600 | $1,900 |
| LE AWD | 2.4L 4cyl | Regular | 23 | $1,670 | $1,983 |
| XLE FWD | 2.4L | Regular | 24 | $1,600 | $1,900 |
| Hybrid LE AWD | 2.5L 4cyl | Regular | 34 | $1,129 | $1,341 |
| XLE AWD | 2.4L 4cyl | Regular | 23 | $1,670 | $1,983 |
| Hybrid XLE FWD | 2.5L | Regular | 36 | $1,067 | $1,267 |
| Hybrid XLE AWD | 2.5L 4cyl | Regular | 34 | $1,129 | $1,341 |
| Limited FWD | 2.4L | Regular | 24 | $1,600 | $1,900 |
| Limited AWD | 2.4L 4cyl | Regular | 22 | $1,745 | $2,073 |
| Hybrid Limited AWD | 2.5L 4cyl | Regular | 34 | $1,129 | $1,341 |
| Hybrid Nightshade AWD | 2.5L 4cyl | Regular | 34 | $1,129 | $1,341 |
| Hybrid Nightshade Edition AWD | 2.5L | Regular | 34 | $1,129 | $1,341 |
| Platinum AWD | 2.4L 4cyl | Regular | 22 | $1,745 | $2,073 |
| Hybrid MAX Limited AWD | 2.4L 4cyl | Regular | 27 | $1,422 | $1,689 |
| Hybrid MAX Platinum AWD | 2.4L 4cyl | Regular | 27 | $1,422 | $1,689 |
Rivals
| Car | Cheapest trim | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Toyota Grand Highlander | LE FWD | Regular |
| 2026 Toyota Highlander | XLE AWD | Regular |
| 2026 Toyota Sequoia | SR5 RWD | Regular |
| 2026 Toyota Sienna | LE AWD | Regular |
| 2026 Honda Pilot | Sport 2WD | Regular |
| 2026 Lexus TX | 350 FWD | Premium |
| 2026 Toyota 4Runner | SR5 2WD | Regular |
What this cannot tell you
Check the fuel door or manual before you fill.
Gas prices and the premium gap change by state.
- 2 or more sources
- 1 source
- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree