Specs, Prices, Performance, And More
Toyota’s current range of SUVs is one of the most comprehensive and complete out there, with everything ranging from compact city runabouts, through to three-rows and off-roading icons. This wide range of options is, of course, great for the consumer, but it can also be a little overwhelming too, for anyone not so familiar with the Japanese giant’s lineup. So, in order to help differentiate one Toyota midsize SUV from the next, we’ve listed them all below, and covered all the basics, including how much you’ll be spending, what powertrains are on offer, and just how spacious each Toyota midsize SUV is.
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Toyota is a Japanese automaker founded in 1937 that has developed a reputation for reliability across a multitude of segments, from sports cars and family sedans to pickup trucks and off-roaders. Famous models from the brand include the Hilux, Land Cruiser, Camry, Crown, and Corolla, the latter being the world’s best-selling vehicle nameplate, with more than 50 million Corolla-badged vehicles being sold since it was first introduced. Toyota typically competes in the mainstream market, but is also famous for launching Lexus as a luxury sub-brand to take on Mercedes-Benz.
- Founded
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August 28, 1937
- Founder
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Kiichiro Toyoda
- Headquarters
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Aichi, Japan
- Owned By
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Publicly Traded
- Current CEO
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Koji Sato
This article shines a spotlight on Toyota’s midsize SUV range. Everything from pricing through to powertrains is covered, with all specs and stats sourced directly from the manufacturer. The entries are ordered according to their starting prices, with the cheapest appearing first.
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2024 Toyota Venza
The 2024 Toyota Venza has been discontinued in order to make room for the smart new Crown Signia SUV, although, considering how recently it was removed from the lineup, it’s definitely still worth covering here. Despite a starting price just marginally north of $35,000, making it Toyota’s cheapest midsize, the Venza sported a notably premium finish, both inside and out. Buyers could spec alloys up to 20 inches in diameter, the cabin is crammed full of creature comforts such as dual-zone climate control and power-adjustable leather seats, and the tech available was comprehensive too, with a sizable central display dominating the dash.
In terms of space, the Venza is actually quite impressive, boasting 40.9 inches of legroom up front, and 37.8 inches for those seated in the second row, with 28.8 cubic feet of space available in the trunk. The Crown Signia SUV which replaces it, though, is both more spacious and more luxurious, which explains why the aged Venza had to go.
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2025 Toyota Highlander
Few SUVs in this hotly contested midsize segment can match the value for money and versatility that’s on offer with the 2025 Toyota Highlander, which is available as both a gas-only and hybrid model. The hybrid model uses a naturally aspirated 2.5-liter inline-four, which works alongside three electric motors to produce a combined 243 horsepower – just marginally down, then, on the 265 horses churned out by the gas-only and boosted 2.4-liter unit.
If you’re looking for a family midsize crossover right now, you should be looking for something that’s going to take your money as far as possible for as long as possible on as little gas as possible. The Highlander Hybrid is one of the best bets for that on the market before stepping up to a PHEV.
For most, a Toyota Highlander is all the car anyone could ever want or need. The spacious trunk can easily swallow up a month’s worth of groceries, while there is space for up to eight passengers across the Highlander’s three rows of seating. As you may imagine, the rear-most seats are reserved for small children only, with 36.1 inches of headroom and just 28 inches of legroom, but the first and second rows are plenty spacious enough to comfortably accompany adults.
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2025 Toyota 4Runner
A Toyota 4Runner has always made for a promising companion to those with an adventurous spirit, and thankfully, the long-awaited and freshly redesigned 2025 Toyota 4Runner continues to be just that. While most other Toyota midsize SUVs are focused squarely on delivering excellent value for money with efficient powertrains and spacious interiors, the 4Runner instead looks to impress with immense off-roading capabilities.
The new 4Runner has all the right boxes ticked: The engine upgrade is on point and brings the 4Runner up to expectations, while the hybrid delivers more than most will need. The ride and handling are now up to par for the 2020s, and the off-road ability is a definite upgrade across the trim levels.
Two powertrains are available, one hybridized and the other not, yet both boosted. The gas-only 4Runner is no slouch, with 278 horsepower on offer, but the hybrid is notably more potent, with 326 horsepower and 465 lb-ft of torque provided. The hybrid powertrain is standard on three grades – the TRD Pro, Trailhunter, and Platinum grades, while available as an upgrade on TRD Off-Road, TRD Off-Road Premium, and Limited models.
Inside, Toyota has opted for a simple and easy-to-use layout in the 4Runner’s cabin, with three rows of seating and a bulky, squared-off design, which suits the 4Runner’s nature down to a tee. With all seats folded, the new 4Runner boasts up to 90.2 cubic feet of storage space, which is ideal for packing away everything from camping gear to kids’ bikes, and other such equipment.
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2025 Toyota Grand Highlander
2025 Toyota Grand Highlander
- Base MSRP
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$40,860
- Engine
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2.4L I4 Turbo | 2.5L I4 Hybrid | 2.4L I4 Turbo Hybrid
- Horsepower
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265 hp (2.5L) | 245 hp (2.5L Hybrid) | 362 hp (2.4L Hybrid)
The 2025 Toyota Grand Highlander is exactly that: a grand Highlander. Inside, much is the same, with a comprehensive spread of creature comforts, useful tech, premium materials and comfortable seating. However, in the Grand Highlander, there’s just a little more space – hence the name.
Toyota knows its demographic, and the Grand Highlander is as smooth and easy to drive as it should be with its light steering, great visibility, and fuss-free transmission.
Cargo space with all seats in place swells from 16 to 20.6 cubic feet, enabling you to squeeze in a few extra bags of shopping, although it’s the passengers who really feel the benefit of going Grand. Third-row passengers receive an extra 5.5 inches of legroom and 1.1 inches of headroom. That makes it far more accommodating for adults sitting right at the back.
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2025 Toyota Crown Signia SUV
For this midsize SUV, Toyota really pulled out all the stops. The fit and finish is enough to rival that of some Lexus models, the powertrain is both powerful and efficient, packing 240 horses yet still returning an average of 38 mpg, and it’s leaps and bounds ahead of its predecessor, the Venza. Front head, leg, and hip room is greater in the 2025 Crown Signia, in comparison to the now discontinued Venza, as is maximum cargo capacity, with up to 68.8 cubic feet available to the Venza’s 55.1.
No matter which trim you choose, the Crown Signia looks and feels premium inside, verging on Lexus territory. In fact, we’d say the nicest Crown Signia is nicer inside than the base Lexus NX. – Jared Rosenholtz, CarBuzz
The 2025 Toyota Crown Signia SUV also boasts a bunch of cool features, such as electronic on-demand all-wheel drive, a hands-free power liftgate, a 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster, and an 11-speaker JBL sound system. Such features do come with a cost, though; the Crown Signia kicks off at $43,590 for the XLE grade, or $47,990 for the flagship Limited.
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2025 Toyota Land Cruiser
Few manufacturers can boast a nameplate quite so iconic as the Land Cruiser, which is Toyota’s most expensive and arguably most complete midsize SUV offering. Much like the Land Cruiser models of old, the 2025 Toyota Land Cruiser is a mean off-roader, equipped as standard with everything you need to conquer trails and keep going, even in the harshest of conditions. However, unlike traditional Land Cruiser models, it’s also crammed full of tech, and luxurious trimmings.
Off-roading chops are a given, but one of the Land Cruiser’s great features was in the name – cruising over rough ground was never an arduous experience and could compare with Range Rover’s offerings – but with a much better reputation for reliability.
The current Land Cruiser has no option for a third row, so it’s a strict five-seater. In the trunk, there’s 37.5 cubes of space, which is more than enough for most folks’ needs. Both the first and second rows are plenty spacious enough, although headroom is down in comparison to most midsize Toyota SUVs, at 36.1 and 35.3 inches for the front and rear rows, respectively. The same could be said for the 33 inches of legroom in the front too, but it’s still plenty big enough to comfortably seat adults in both rows.
Sources: Toyota
