Toyota Adds Woodland Edition to Grand Highlander

Toyota's 2027 Grand Highlander lineup gains a new trim while two hybrid trims are dropped.

Updated on Nov. 5, 2026 in Car Types

Photograph of a generic three-row family SUV in deep green-brown parked at the edge of a gravel forest clearing under soft overcast light. — Toyota added a hybrid-only, all-wheel-drive Woodland Edition to its 2027 Grand Highlander lineup while dropping two hybrid trims. AI Illustration. Upload story photo >

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Toyota has added a Woodland Edition trim to the 2027 Grand Highlander lineup, offered exclusively with a hybrid powertrain and standard all-wheel drive. The automaker is also dropping the Grand Highlander Hybrid Nightshade Edition and Hybrid Max Limited trims for the 2027 model year.

Why it matters

The move reshapes the three-row Grand Highlander lineup for U.S. buyers shopping for a family SUV with hybrid efficiency and light off-road styling. Dropping two hybrid trims while adding a new one changes which hybrid configurations are available to shoppers in the 2027 model year.

The Woodland Edition carries matte black 18-inch wheels and a half-inch suspension lift, and its second-row 120-volt outlet is part of its equipment. Pricing and dealer availability for the new trim were not included in the announcement.

The players

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Toyota is a Japanese automaker that sells the Grand Highlander and RAV4 in the United States and is one of the largest-selling vehicle brands in the world.

The details

The Woodland Edition is offered exclusively with a hybrid powertrain and comes with all-wheel drive as standard. Toyota is also revising the gas-only Grand Highlander Platinum with a new wheel design and finishing all exterior accents on the Hybrid Max Platinum in black.

2027 model year: Woodland Edition added and two hybrid trims dropped.

Roadmap

Toyota's 2027 RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid raises all-electric range to 52 miles from the 42 miles offered by the prior-generation RAV4 Prime. The Grand Highlander changes fit a broader pattern of Toyota expanding electrified options across its SUV lineup.

Buyers interested in the Woodland Edition will need to choose a hybrid powertrain, since it is not offered with gas-only engines. Shoppers who wanted the Nightshade Edition or Hybrid Max Limited for 2027 will have to consider other trims.

The takeaway

The 2027 Grand Highlander lineup narrows hybrid choices while adding a rugged-looking hybrid trim, so buyers should compare trim contents before committing. Checking dealer inventory for the Woodland Edition will show how quickly it reaches showrooms.