Need three rows and clean, good looks, but don’t want a minivan? Enter the Toyota Grand Highlander.
About 6.5-inches larger than the classic Highlander and 6.5-inches smaller than the new Sequoia, the Grand Highlander fills a void in the market for three row vehicles with a functional third row and efficient fuel economy that are designed for daily use. Designed in California and manufactured in Princeton, Indiana, the Grand Highlander brings a lot to the table at a gentler price point than most of its competitors.
What You’ll Love:
Pick your pleasure… Gas, Hybrid or Hybrid Max
While hybrids are all the rage now and increasing in popularity, Toyota has been doing them and doing them well for the last twenty years with the launch of the original Prius. With the launch of the Grand Highlander, Toyota has delivered three powertrains, two of which are hybrids, to suit the needs of modern Americans. You can choose from an entirely gas-powered 2.4L Turbocharged 4-cylinder, an efficient hybrid that uses a 2.5L and the new performance-minded 2.4L turbocharged 4-cylinder Hybrid MAX to outfit your Grand Highlander.
Interior Made for Living
Whether you are heading out for the weekend or jaunting around town running the daily errands, the Grand Highlander will end up being your next best friend. Thoughtful details abound. The features that come standard are thoughtful, functional and well-placed. Mid-vehicle, you can choose from Captain’s Chairs or a bench. Air vents are smartly placed and run throughout the length of the vehicle, easily directed to rear-facing car seats and those that gotta get snapped in before the wheels start rolling.
Smartly placed charging ports and storage holds are available for each passenger in the front and rear, as well as the generous space in the cargo hold create space for your gear and all the stuff of living.
Tipping the Scale
There is an option for every buyer seeking a vehicle that fits their budget and their size constraints. Fitting between the award-winning Sequoia and the beloved classic Highlander, the Grand Highlander is a solid option for those that need just a little more space. In the first-ever Grand Highlander, drivers will have the benefit of three terrain-specific drive modes for more on and off-road capability as well as a generous suite of safety and support features.
All combined, regardless of grade, the Grand Highlander presents an impressive package suited to wherever the road takes you. For the purposes of this review, we tested the 2024 Grand Highlander.
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