The 2025 Toyota Grand Highlander introduces two exciting additions to its lineup: the LE grade and the Nightshade Edition. These enhancements offer a broader range of choices for SUV enthusiasts, catering to diverse preferences and budgets. The LE grade provides a value-packed entry point, while the Nightshade Edition elevates the Grand Highlander’s style with a sleek, blacked-out aesthetic.
2025 Toyota Grand Highlander: Expanding Options
Toyota expands the Grand Highlander lineup for the 2025 model year with the introduction of the LE grade and the Nightshade Edition. The LE grade offers a more accessible entry point into the Grand Highlander family, available in both gas front-wheel drive (FWD), all-wheel drive (AWD), and hybrid AWD configurations. Meanwhile, the Nightshade Edition, based on the Limited grade, enhances the visual appeal with a range of blacked-out exterior features.
New Features and Enhancements for the 2025 Model Year
Beyond the new grades, the 2025 Grand Highlander boasts additional updates, including new exterior color options. Cement joins the palette for Nightshade and Hybrid MAX models, while Heavy Metal, an extra-cost color, is available for Limited (excluding Nightshade) and Hybrid MAX trims. Further enhancing versatility, a removable second-row center console is now standard for all seven-passenger Captain’s Seat configurations in XLE and above grades, across all powertrains.
2025 Toyota Grand Highlander LE: Value and Versatility
The new LE grade focuses on providing essential features and value.
Exterior Features of the LE Grade
The LE grade showcases a practical exterior with standard features including:
- 18-inch 5-spoke alloy wheels
- Black grille
- Heated outer mirrors
Interior Features of the LE Grade
Inside, the LE prioritizes comfort and functionality:
- Fabric-trimmed seating
- 8-way power driver seat and 4-way manual front passenger seat
- 8-person capacity with 60/40 split fold-down bench seat
Technology and Safety in the LE Grade
The LE grade is well-equipped with technology and safety features, including:
- 12.3-inch touchscreen with 6-speaker audio system
- Combination meter with analog gauges and a 7-inch color multi-information display (MID)
- 7 USB ports (6 power USB Type-C ports and 1 media USB-C port)
- Toyota Safety Sense 3.0
- Blind Spot Monitor with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert
- 5-door Smart Key
- Adjustable power liftgate with jam protection
2025 Toyota Grand Highlander Nightshade Edition: Embracing Darkness
The Nightshade Edition builds upon the Limited grade, adding a distinctive blacked-out appearance.
Exterior of the Nightshade Edition
The Nightshade Edition makes a bold statement with:
- 20-inch black alloy wheels with black lug nuts
- Black painted hood trim
- Black front and rear lower bumpers
- Black mirror caps, door handles, and window trim
- Black badging on the rear liftgate
- Black rear spoiler
- Black shark fin antenna
- Black painted roof rails
Interior of the Nightshade Edition
The interior complements the exterior with:
- Black leather-trimmed seating
- Leather-trimmed heated tilt/telescopic steering wheel
- Matte gray metallic interior door trim panels
- Standard captain’s chairs (no bench seat available)
Technology and Convenience in the Nightshade Edition
The Nightshade Edition offers premium features such as:
- 12.3-inch touchscreen with 11-speaker JBL premium audio
- 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster
- Front and rear parking assist with automatic braking
- Rain-sensing wipers
- Hands-free power liftgate
- Puddle lamps
The 2025 Toyota Grand Highlander offers a compelling range of options with the new LE grade and the stylish Nightshade Edition. These additions, along with other enhancements, solidify its position as a versatile and well-equipped SUV.
