This is a Motormouth couple car review of the all-new 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander gasoline model. There is also a second video featuring the hybrid models. There are three powertrain options, a 2.4L turbocharged 4-cylinder with an 8-speed automatic transmission, 265 horsepower and 310 lb-ft of torque. Standard AWD in Canada, FWD and AWD are available in the US. The 2.5L 4-cylinder hybrid matched to an ECVT, a combined 243 horsepower. Standard electronic on demand AWD in Canada. FWD and AWD options are available in the US. The Hybrid Max with a 2.4L turbocharged 4-cylinder, a 6-speed automatic transmission, a combined 362 horsepower and 400 lb-ft of torque, standard full-time electronic AWD. You can put regular fuel in the Grand Highlander.
The 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander offers 8” of ground clearance and it has an attractive exterior design which is inspired by the Highlander shape. The bold grille is a standout on the road reminds me a bit of Lexus, the low hood line is great for visibility, the doors are large making it easy to load and unload children and items in and out of the vehicle and the rear is simple yet sophisticated looking. The 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid Max model has unique bumpers, black accented two-tone wheels and exposed dual exhaust tips. The Grand Highlander has standard roof rails, a black grille, 18” wheels, available 20” and a temporary spare tire. Limited gas and hybrid models also come standard with power folding mirrors and LED fog lights.
The 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander offers a spacious interior , it has a wider track and longer wheelbase than the Highlander and seats up to 8-passengers. It has clever storage areas throughout the cabin and the 12.3” touchscreen is easy to access. The centre stack features a wireless charger, three cupholders, one that can hold a large water bottle.
In Canada, a black interior is offered on the gas and hybrid models, the Hybrid Max gets black or Portobello. In the US, black or light grey is available on the XLE and Limited models and Platinum models get Portobello, light grey and black. Limited gas and hybrid models add a 12.3” digital driver display, panoramic view monitor, 11-speaker JBL sound system, panoramic sunroof, leather trimmed seating, driver seat memory, ventilated front seats, 7-passenger seating with captain’s chairs, heated second row seats, ambient lighting and a hands-free power tailgate.
In the US, heated rear seats are standard on the Limited trims but the panoramic sunroof and panoramic view monitor are only available on the Platinum models. Exclusive to Hybrid Max is ultra-suede and leather trimmed upholstery with bronze coloured accents throughout the cabin. This trim also adds heated and ventilated second row seats, paddle shifters, dial multi-terrain select, a head-up display, puddle lamps and a digital rear-view mirror.
2.4L Gas Model fuel economy is
11.2L/100 km city 21 MPG city
8.7L/100 km highway 27 MPG highway
Gas model Canadian pricing:
XLE Gas $53,870 CAD
Limited Gas $61,070 CAD
Gas model US pricing:
XLE FWD $43,070 USD
XLE AWD $44,670 USD
Limited FWD $47,860 USD
Limited AWD $49,460 USD
Platinum AWD $53,545 USD
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