Toyota Grand Highlander

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Toyota Grand Highlander
2024 Toyota Grand Highlander Limited, front 11.22.23.jpg
2024 Toyota Grand Highlander Limited (US)
Overview
Manufacturer Toyota
Model code AS10 [1]
ProductionAugust 2023 – present [2]
Model years 2024–present
Assembly
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
  • 265 hp (198 kW; 269 PS) (Gas)
  • 245 hp (183 kW; 248 PS) (Hybrid, combined)
  • 362 hp (270 kW; 367 PS) (Hybrid MAX, combined)
Transmission
  • 8-speed UA80F "Direct Shift" ECTi automatic (Gas)
  • eCVT with sequential shift mode (Hybrid)
  • 6-speed "Direct Shift-6AT" automatic + "eAxle" (Hybrid MAX)
Hybrid drivetrain Power-split (Hybrid)
Parallel (Hybrid MAX)
Dimensions
Wheelbase 2,950 mm (116.1 in)
Length201.4 in (5,116 mm)
Width78.3 in (1,989 mm)
Height70.1 in (1,781 mm)
Curb weight 4,300–4,920 lb (1,950–2,232 kg)

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]

Contents

In the North American market, the Grand Highlander is positioned between the smaller Highlander and the larger Tundra-based Sequoia. [8] It is available in five grade levels: XLE, Limited, and Platinum since 2023, Nightshade since 2024, and LE starting in 2025. [9] The Lexus equivalent is known as the Lexus TX , and is also exclusive to North America.

Trim levels

Rear view 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander Limited, rear 11.22.23.jpg
Rear view
Grand Highlander trim specifications [10]
Engine
(Trans)
Trim
Gas
(8sp. auto)		Hybrid
(eCVT)		Hybrid MAX
(6sp. auto)
LEGreen check.svg YesGreen check.svg YesDark Red x.svg No
XLEGreen check.svg YesGreen check.svg YesDark Red x.svg No
LimitedGreen check.svg YesGreen check.svg YesGreen check.svg Yes
NightshadeDark Red x.svg NoGreen check.svg YesDark Red x.svg No
PlatinumGreen check.svg YesDark Red x.svg NoGreen check.svg Yes

Powertrain

The Grand Highlander exclusively uses four-cylinder powertrains. The gas models use the turbocharged 2.4-liter T24A-FTS engine producing up to 265 hp (198 kW; 269 PS) and 310 lb⋅ft (420 N⋅m) of torque. The 2.5-liter hybrid powertrain from the regular Highlander, using the naturally-aspirated 2.5-liter A25A-FXS engine, is available on LE, XLE, and Limited and standard on Nightshade; it is advertised for a maximum of 245 hp (183 kW; 248 PS) combined. Also available is a turbocharged hybrid powertrain from the Crown Crossover, marketed as "Hybrid MAX," which pairs electric motors with the T24A-FTS. [11] Hybrid MAX is available on Limited and Platinum.

The gas and Hybrid MAX models have a 5,000 lb (2,268 kg) towing capacity, while the Hybrid models are rated to tow 3,500 lb (1,588 kg).

Grand Highlander powertrains [12]
Model
Spec
Gas
T24A-FTS		Hybrid
A25A-FXS		Hybrid MAX
T24A-FTS
PowerTorquePowerTorquePowerTorque
OutputCombined, net265 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 engine265 hp (198 kW) at 6000310 lb⋅ft (420 N⋅m) at 1700-3600186 hp (139 kW) at 6000175 lb⋅ft (237 N⋅m) at 3600–5200271 hp (202 kW) at 6000339 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

The 2024 model year Grand Highlander was not 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]

IIHS scores (2024) [14]
Small overlap frontAcceptable
Moderate overlap front (original test)Good
Side (updated test)Good
Headlights (varies by trim/option)Acceptable
Front crash prevention: vehicle-to-pedestrianGood
Child seat anchors (LATCH) ease of useGood

Model year changes

In 2024, for the 2025 model year, two new trims were introduced: a low-cost LE trim slotting below the XLE trim, and a Hybrid Nightshade trim with the same feature profile as the Limited trim, blacked-out elements such as 20-inch alloy rims and mirror caps, and the 2.5-liter hybrid powertrain featured on the Hybrid XLE and Limited trims. [15]

As standard equipment, the LE trim receives features such as 8-passenger seating with 2nd-row bench seats, a power liftgate, a 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system, and heated outer mirrors with blind spot monitors. It is available with either the 2.4-liter turbocharged engine or the 2.5-liter hybrid powertrain.

Sales

YearUnited StatesCanada
OverallHybrid
202348,036 [16] 11,986 [16] 4,383 [17]
202471,721 [18] 26,119

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Toyota-Club.Net - Fluids & capacities - Toyota Grand Highlander us (2023-)". toyota-club.net. Retrieved December 4, 2023.
  2. ↑ "2024 Toyota Grand Highlander Production Is Underway, Will Reach Dealers Soon". Motor1.com. August 2, 2023. Retrieved August 3, 2023.
  3. ↑ Wendler, Andrew (February 8, 2023). "2024 Toyota Grand Highlander: Power To The People In The Third-Row". Forbes Wheels. Retrieved February 9, 2023.
  4. 1 2 "2024 Toyota Grand Highlander". Edmunds. Retrieved October 3, 2023.
  5. ↑ 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.
  6. ↑ Scherr, Elana (August 30, 2023). "Comparison Test: 2023 Honda Pilot vs. 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander". Car and Driver . Retrieved May 7, 2024.
  7. ↑ 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.
  8. ↑ Wren, Wesley (February 9, 2023). "2024 Toyota Grand Highlander Expands Space for People and Cargo". Autoweek. Retrieved February 9, 2023.
  9. ↑ "2024 Toyota Grand Highlander is more than just a longer Highlander". Autoblog. February 8, 2023. Retrieved February 9, 2023.
  10. ↑ Capparella, Joey (May 31, 2023). "2024 Toyota Grand Highlander Doesn't Cost Much More Than the Highlander". Car and Driver. Retrieved June 15, 2023.
  11. ↑ Gold, Aaron (February 9, 2023). "First Look: 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander Is More Than a Grander 'Lander". MotorTrend. Retrieved February 9, 2023.
  12. ↑ Gall, Jared (May 31, 2023). "2024 Toyota Grand Highlander Hits Dealerships This Summer, Starts at $44,405". Cars.com. Retrieved June 15, 2023.
  13. ↑ "New Toyota Grand Highlander falls short of IIHS award". IIHS-HLDI crash testing and highway safety. November 29, 2023. Retrieved July 10, 2024.
  14. ↑ "2024 Toyota Grand Highlander 4-door SUV". IIHS-HLDI crash testing and highway safety. Retrieved July 10, 2024.
  15. ↑ "Toyota Grand Highlander Adds Hybrid Nightshade Edition and LE Grade for 2025". Toyota USA Newsroom. November 4, 2024. Retrieved December 7, 2024.
  16. 1 2 Crisler, Nick (January 3, 2024). "Toyota Motor North America Reports 2023 U.S. Sales Results". Toyota USA Newsroom. Retrieved April 7, 2024.
  17. ↑ "Record Electrified Vehicle Sales Power Toyota Canada Inc. to Strong 2023". Toyota Canada Newsroom. January 4, 2024. Retrieved April 7, 2024.
  18. ↑ "Toyota Motor North America Reports 2024 U.S. Sales Results". Toyota (Press release). US. January 3, 2025. Retrieved January 11, 2025.
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