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]
Related
Powertrain
Engine
Power output
  • 197.5 kW (265 hp; 269 PS) (2.4 L turbo)
  • 184 kW (247 hp; 250 PS) (2.5 L hybrid, combined)
  • 270 kW (362 hp; 367 PS) (2.4 L turbo hybrid, combined)
Transmission
  • 8-speed UA80F "Direct Shift" ECTi automatic (2.4 L turbo)
  • 6-speed "Direct Shift-6AT" automatic + "eAxle" (2.4 L turbo hybrid)
  • eCVT with sequential shift mode (2.5 L hybrid)
Hybrid drivetrain Power-split (2.5 L)
Parallel (2.4 L turbo)
Dimensions
Wheelbase 2,950 mm (116.1 in)
Length5,116 mm (201.4 in)
Width1,989 mm (78.3 in)
Height1,781 mm (70.1 in)
Curb weight 1,950–2,232 kg (4,300–4,920 lb)

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]

Contents

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

Rear view 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander Limited, rear 11.22.23.jpg
Rear view
Grand Highlander trim specifications [9]
Engine
(Trans)
Trim
Turbo
(8sp. auto)
Hybrid
(eCVT)
Hybrid Max
(6sp. auto hybrid)
XLEGreen check.svg YesGreen check.svg YesDark Red x.svg No
LimitedGreen check.svg YesGreen check.svg YesGreen check.svg Yes
PlatinumGreen check.svg YesDark Red x.svg NoGreen check.svg Yes

Drivetrain

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.

Grand Highlander engines [11]
Model
Spec
Turbo
T24A-FTS
Hybrid
A25A-FXS
Hybrid Max
T24A-FTS
PowerTorquePowerTorquePowerTorque
OutputCombined, net266 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 engine266 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, front88 kW (118 hp)149 lb⋅ft (202 N⋅m)61 kW (82 hp)215.4 lb⋅ft (292.0 N⋅m)
Electric motor, rear40 kW (54 hp)89 lb⋅ft (121 N⋅m)58.6 kW (79 hp)124 lb⋅ft (168 N⋅m)

Sales

YearUnited StatesCanada
OverallHybrid
202348,036 [12] 11,986 [12] 4,383 [13]

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