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 8 February 2023. While sharing the nameplate and the GA-K platform with the regular Highlander, the model features entirely different exterior and interior styling.[6]
| 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] |
| Related | |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | |
| Power output |
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| Transmission | |
| Hybrid drivetrain | Power-split (2.5 L) Parallel (2.4 L turbo) |
| 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.[7]
In the U.S., the Grand Highlander is available in three grade levels: XLE, Limited, and Platinum.[8]
Trim levels edit
Engine (Trans) Trim
|
Turbo (8sp. auto) |
Hybrid (eCVT) |
Hybrid Max (6sp. auto hybrid) |
|---|---|---|---|
| XLE |  Yes |
Yes |
 No
|
| Limited | Yes |
Yes |
Yes
|
| Platinum | Yes |
No |
Yes
|
Drivetrain edit
The Grand Highlander is built around the 2.4-liter T24A-FTS turbocharged I4 engine producing 228–278 horsepower (170–207 kW; 231–282 PS) and 243–317 pound-feet (329–430 N⋅m) of torque. Also available is a hybrid powertrain from the 2023 Crown, marketed as the Hybrid Max, which pairs electric motors with a 2.4-liter turbocharged inline four-cylinder and has a 2,268 kg (5,000 lb) towing capacity.[10] The 2.5-liter hybrid powertrain is also available on XLE and Limited grades.
Model Spec
|
Turbo T24A-FTS |
Hybrid A25A-FXS |
Hybrid Max T24A-FTS | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power | Torque | Power | Torque | Power | Torque | ||
| Output | Combined, net | 266 hp (198 kW) | 310 lb⋅ft (420 N⋅m) | 247 hp (184 kW) | 175 lb⋅ft (237 N⋅m) | 362 hp (270 kW) | 339 lb⋅ft (460 N⋅m) |
| Gasoline engine | 266 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) | |
Sales edit
| Year | United States | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | Hybrid | ||
| 2023 | 48,036[12] | 11,986[12] | 4,383[13] |
References edit
- ^ "Toyota-Club.Net - Fluids & capacities - Toyota Grand Highlander us (2023-)". toyota-club.net. Retrieved 2023-12-04.
- ^ "2024 Toyota Grand Highlander Production Is Underway, Will Reach Dealers Soon". Motor1.com. 2023-08-02. Retrieved 2023-08-03.
- ^ Wendler, Andrew (2023-02-08). "2024 Toyota Grand Highlander: Power To The People In The Third-Row". Forbes Wheels. Retrieved 2023-02-09.
- ^ a b "2024 Toyota Grand Highlander". Edmunds. Retrieved 2023-10-03.
- ^ Gauthier, Michael (2023-05-30). "Review: The 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander Is A Jack Of All Trades, Master Of Some". Carscoops. US: Carscoops. Retrieved 2023-06-05.
- ^ Vijayenthiran, Viknesh (2023-02-09). "2024 Toyota Grand Highlander three-row gets up to 362 hp". Motor Authority. Archived from the original on 2023-02-09.
- ^ Wren, Wesley (2023-02-09). "2024 Toyota Grand Highlander Expands Space for People and Cargo". Autoweek. Retrieved 2023-02-09.
- ^ "2024 Toyota Grand Highlander is more than just a longer Highlander". Autoblog. Retrieved 2023-02-09.
- ^ Capparella, Joey (2023-05-31). "2024 Toyota Grand Highlander Doesn't Cost Much More Than the Highlander". Car and Driver. Retrieved 2023-06-15.
- ^ Gold, Aaron (2023-02-09). "First Look: 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander Is More Than a Grander 'Lander". MotorTrend. Retrieved 2023-02-09.
- ^ Gall, Jared (2023-05-31). "2024 Toyota Grand Highlander Hits Dealerships This Summer, Starts at $44,405". Cars.com. Retrieved 2023-06-15.
- ^ a b Crisler, Nick (2024-01-03). "Toyota Motor North America Reports 2023 U.S. Sales Results". Toyota USA Newsroom. Retrieved 2024-04-07.
- ^ "Record Electrified Vehicle Sales Power Toyota Canada Inc. to Strong 2023". Toyota Canada Newsroom. 2024-01-04. Retrieved 2024-04-07.
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