The 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander made an early debut on the 2023 Chicago Auto Show. Toyota calls it the “ultimate family SUV” as a lengthened variant of an ordinary Highlander to offer a roomier third row for as much as seven. It, too, coincides with the mid-cycle freshening of the 2023 Highlander, which continues to be a part of the fourth-gen variant constructed on Toyota’s TNGA-Okay platform.
The sub-par third row has all the time been the Highlander’s most evident downside since coming into the scene in 2000. It took some time, however Toyota’s altering that with the 2023 Grand Highlander. “This three-row model takes the Highlander legacy to an entirely new space while keeping our promise to deliver on electrification,” mentioned Lisa Materazzo, VP of Toyota Marketing Group.
2024 Toyota Grand Highlander: What’s New?
Toyota was variety sufficient to disclose a handful of juicy particulars about its newest household hauler, however it didn’t say the place many of the development spurt developed. The Grand Highlander has an total size of 201.4 inches (about 6.5 inches longer than an ordinary Highlander) and gives 33.5 inches of legroom within the third row. That’s greater than the Ford Explorer, but it falls barely in need of the VW Atlas, so possibly Toyota is as much as one thing right here.
Available “Beyond Zero” Hybrid Powertrain
We firmly imagine folks usually misunderstood Toyota’s “hesitance” to undertake full electrification. It was a matter of provide and demand, and the truth was Toyota noticed that the scarce sources prompted the automaker to look additional than battery electrical autos to realize zero emissions standing. As a end result, Toyota adopted a “diverse approach to carbon neutrality” with visions of shifting farther than its preliminary “Beyond Zero” company technique.
The 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid and Hybrid MAX are subsequent to put on the “Beyond Zero” badge after the all-new Prius (the 2023 bZ4X additionally makes use of the time period). The Grand Highlander Hybrid MAX, specifically, is probably the most highly effective midsize SUV from Toyota’s secure, boasting 326 horsepower and 400 lb-ft. of torque from its 2.5-liter four-cylinder hybrid powertrain. Meanwhile, the tamer Grand Highlander Hybrid produces 243 horsepower from its gasoline engine and hybrid setup.
The non-hybrid Grand Highlander comes normal with a turbocharged 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine with 265 horsepower and 309 lb-ft of torque. It’s primarily the identical turbo four-pot from the standard-wheelbase Highlander. All three powertrain choices can be found with a front-wheel or all-wheel drivetrain (AWD). Moreover, all gasoline AWD and Hybrid MAX variants obtain Toyota’s multi-terrain choose system with three bespoke off-road driving modes: Mud & Sand, Rock & Dirt, and Snow.
Brilliant Tech Features
Toyota guarantees that Grand Highlander will dwell as much as its title, together with all of the superior tech goodies awaiting the motive force and passengers. It has a 12.3-inch infotainment touchscreen with an clever assistant, cloud navigation, vacation spot help, over-the-air updates, and twin Bluetooth connectivity. It additionally has wi-fi Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, seven USB-C charging ports, and wi-fi smartphone charging. Oh, and it has 13 cup holders entrance to again!
Toyota Grand Highlander Trim Levels
The 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander will arrive in three trim grades throughout its three accessible powertrains: XLE, Limited, and Platinum. The base Grand Highlander XLE has 18-inch alloy wheels, roof rails, heated exterior mirrors, power-operated and heated entrance seats, Softtex upholstery, and second-row captain’s chairs or bench seats.
Meanwhile, the Limited trim will get 20-inch alloy wheels, LED fog lights, LED driving lights, leather-based upholstery, heated and ventilated entrance seats, heated second-row seats, a heated tiller, inside ambient lighting, and a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster.
The top-of-the-line Platinum provides heated and ventilated second-row seats, a panoramic moonroof, a heads-up show, paddle shifters (AWD gasoline and Hybrid MAX variants), and puddle lamps. In addition, all trim grades obtain Toyota Safety Sense 3.0 with lane departure alert, pre-collision with pedestrian detection, lane tracing help, street signal help, computerized excessive beams, dynamic radar cruise management, and proactive driving help.
2024 Toyota Grand Highlander Availability
Buyers may count on the 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander to reach at U.S. dealerships by mid-to-late 2023. The official MSRP numbers stay forthcoming. We’re anticipating the bottom Grand Highlander XLE to begin at about $43,500, whereas the Hybrid MAX may begin at round $54,000.
Alvin Reyes is an Automoblog characteristic columnist and an knowledgeable in sports activities and efficiency vehicles. He studied civil aviation, aeronautics, and accountancy in his youthful years and continues to be very a lot smitten to his former Lancer GSR and Galant SS. He additionally likes fried rooster, music, and natural medication.
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