Toyota Grand Highlander
The Toyota Grand Highlander is a mid-size crossover SUV[3] 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.[5]
| Toyota Grand Highlander (AS10) | |
|---|---|
 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander XLE (Canada) | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Toyota |
| Production | August 2023 – present[1] |
| Model years | 2024–present |
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| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Mid-size crossover SUV[3] |
| Body style | 5-door SUV |
| Layout | |
| Platform | TNGA: GA-K[4] |
| Related | |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | |
| Power output |
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| Transmission | |
| Hybrid drivetrain | Power-split (hybrid) |
| 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, body-on-frame based Sequoia.[6]
In the U.S., the Grand Highlander is available in three grade levels: XLE, Limited, and Platinum.[7]
Trim levels
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
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 4-cylinder and has a 2,268 kg (5,000 lb) towing capacity.[9] 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 | ||||
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| 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) @ 6000 | 310 lb⋅ft (420 N⋅m) @ 1700-3600 | 186 hp (139 kW) @ 6000 | 175 lb⋅ft (237 N⋅m) @ 3600–5200 | 271 hp (202 kW) @ 6000 | 339 lb⋅ft (460 N⋅m) @ 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 (78.6 hp) | 124 lb⋅ft (168 N⋅m) | |
References
- "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.
- "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.
- "2024 Toyota Grand Highlander three-row gets up to 362 hp". Motor Authority. Retrieved 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.
- "First Look: 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander Is More Than a Grander 'Lander". MotorTrend. 2023-02-09. 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.
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