The Toyota Grand Highlander is a mid-size crossover SUV[4] with three-row seating produced by Toyota since 2023. The Grand Highlander was introduced for the North American market on February 8, 2023. While sharing the nameplate and the GA-K platform with the regular Highlander, the Grand Highlander is longer, taller, and wider, and features entirely different exterior and interior styling.[6][7]
| Toyota Grand Highlander | |
|---|---|
 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander Limited (US) | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Toyota |
| Model code | AS10[1] |
| Production | August 2023 – present[2] |
| Model years | 2024–present |
| Assembly |
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| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Mid-size crossover SUV[4] |
| Body style | 5-door SUV |
| Layout | |
| Platform | TNGA: GA-K[5] |
| Chassis | Unibody |
| Related | |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | |
| Power output |
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| Transmission | |
| Hybrid drivetrain | Power-split (Hybrid) Parallel (Hybrid MAX) |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,950 mm (116.1 in) |
| Length | 5,116 mm (201.4 in) |
| Width | 1,989 mm (78.3 in) |
| Height | 1,781 mm (70.1 in) |
| Curb weight | 1,950–2,232 kg (4,300–4,920 lb) |
In the North American market, the Grand Highlander is positioned between the smaller Highlander and the larger Tundra-based Sequoia.[8] In the United States, it is available in three grade levels: XLE, Limited, and Platinum.[9] The Lexus equivalent is known as the Lexus TX, and is also exclusive to North America.
Trim levels
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Engine (Trans) Trim
|
Gas (8sp. auto) |
Hybrid (eCVT) |
Hybrid MAX (6sp. auto) |
|---|---|---|---|
| XLE |  Yes |
Yes |
 No
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| Limited | Yes |
Yes |
Yes
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| Platinum | Yes |
No |
Yes
|
Powertrain
editThe Grand Highlander is built around the 2.4-liter T24A-FTS turbocharged inline-4 engine producing up to 265 horsepower (198 kW; 269 PS) and 310 pound-feet (420 N⋅m) of torque. The 2.5-liter hybrid powertrain from the XU70 Highlander Hybrid and XA50 RAV4 Hybrid is available on XLE and Limited and is advertised for a maximum of 245 hp combined. Also available is a turbocharged hybrid powertrain from the Crown Crossover, marketed as "Hybrid MAX," which pairs electric motors with the T24A-FTS and has a 2,268 kg (5,000 lb) towing capacity.[11] Hybrid MAX is available on Limited and Platinum.
Model Spec
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Gas T24A-FTS |
Hybrid A25A-FXS |
Hybrid MAX T24A-FTS | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power | Torque | Power | Torque | Power | Torque | ||
| Output | Combined, net | 265 hp (198 kW) | 310 lb⋅ft (420 N⋅m) | 245 hp (183 kW) | 177 lb⋅ft (240 N⋅m) | 362 hp (270 kW) | 400 lb⋅ft (540 N⋅m) |
| Gasoline engine | 265 hp (198 kW) at 6000 | 310 lb⋅ft (420 N⋅m) at 1700-3600 | 186 hp (139 kW) at 6000 | 175 lb⋅ft (237 N⋅m) at 3600–5200 | 271 hp (202 kW) at 6000 | 339 lb⋅ft (460 N⋅m) at 2000–3000 | |
| Electric motor, front | — | — | 88 kW (118 hp) | 149 lb⋅ft (202 N⋅m) | 61 kW (82 hp) | 215.4 lb⋅ft (292.0 N⋅m) | |
| Electric motor, rear | — | — | 40 kW (54 hp) | 89 lb⋅ft (121 N⋅m) | 58.6 kW (79 hp) | 124 lb⋅ft (168 N⋅m) | |
Safety
editThe 2024 model year Grand Highlander was awarded by the IIHS, as it did not receive a Good rating in the driver-side small overlap front crash test to be qualified for a safety award.[13]
| Small overlap front | Acceptable |
| Moderate overlap front (original test) | Good |
| Side (updated test) | Good |
| Headlights (varies by trim/option) | Acceptable |
| Front crash prevention: vehicle-to-pedestrian | Good |
| Child seat anchors (LATCH) ease of use | Good |
Sales
edit| Year | United States | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | Hybrid | ||
| 2023 | 48,036[15] | 11,986[15] | 4,383[16] |
References
edit- ^ "Toyota-Club.Net - Fluids & capacities - Toyota Grand Highlander us (2023-)". toyota-club.net. Retrieved December 4, 2023.
- ^ "2024 Toyota Grand Highlander Production Is Underway, Will Reach Dealers Soon". Motor1.com. August 2, 2023. Retrieved August 3, 2023.
- ^ Wendler, Andrew (February 8, 2023). "2024 Toyota Grand Highlander: Power To The People In The Third-Row". Forbes Wheels. Retrieved February 9, 2023.
- ^ a b "2024 Toyota Grand Highlander". Edmunds. Retrieved October 3, 2023.
- ^ Gauthier, Michael (May 30, 2023). "Review: The 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander Is A Jack Of All Trades, Master Of Some". Carscoops. US: Carscoops. Retrieved June 5, 2023.
- ^ Scherr, Elana (August 30, 2023). "Comparison Test: 2023 Honda Pilot vs. 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander". Car and Driver. Retrieved May 7, 2024.
- ^ Vijayenthiran, Viknesh (February 9, 2023). "2024 Toyota Grand Highlander three-row gets up to 362 hp". Motor Authority. Archived from the original on February 9, 2023.
- ^ Wren, Wesley (February 9, 2023). "2024 Toyota Grand Highlander Expands Space for People and Cargo". Autoweek. Retrieved February 9, 2023.
- ^ "2024 Toyota Grand Highlander is more than just a longer Highlander". Autoblog. Retrieved February 9, 2023.
- ^ Capparella, Joey (May 31, 2023). "2024 Toyota Grand Highlander Doesn't Cost Much More Than the Highlander". Car and Driver. Retrieved June 15, 2023.
- ^ Gold, Aaron (February 9, 2023). "First Look: 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander Is More Than a Grander 'Lander". MotorTrend. Retrieved February 9, 2023.
- ^ Gall, Jared (May 31, 2023). "2024 Toyota Grand Highlander Hits Dealerships This Summer, Starts at $44,405". Cars.com. Retrieved June 15, 2023.
- ^ "New Toyota Grand Highlander falls short of IIHS award". IIHS-HLDI crash testing and highway safety. November 29, 2023. Retrieved July 10, 2024.
- ^ "2024 Toyota Grand Highlander 4-door SUV". IIHS-HLDI crash testing and highway safety. Retrieved July 10, 2024.
- ^ a b Crisler, Nick (January 3, 2024). "Toyota Motor North America Reports 2023 U.S. Sales Results". Toyota USA Newsroom. Retrieved April 7, 2024.
- ^ "Record Electrified Vehicle Sales Power Toyota Canada Inc. to Strong 2023". Toyota Canada Newsroom. January 4, 2024. Retrieved April 7, 2024.
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