Toyota Grand Highlander Explained

Toyota Grand Highlander
Manufacturer:Toyota
Model Code:AS10[1]
Production:August 2023 – present[2]
Model Years:2024–present
Class:Mid-size crossover SUV
Body Style:5-door SUV
Platform:TNGA: GA-K[3]
Drivetrain:Power-split (2.5 L)
Parallel (2.4 L turbo)
Wheelbase:29501NaN1
Length:201.4inches
Width:78.3inches
Height:70.1inches
Weight:4300–

The Toyota Grand Highlander, marketed in their luxury car brand Lexus as the Lexus TX, 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 Grand Highlander is longer, taller, and wider, and features entirely different exterior and interior styling.[5] [6]

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

Drivetrain

The Grand Highlander is built around the 2.4-liter T24A-FTS turbocharged I4 engine producing NaNhp and 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 5000lb towing capacity.[10] The 2.5-liter hybrid powertrain is also available on XLE and Limited grades.

Turbo
T24A-FTS ! colspan=2
Hybrid
A25A-FXS
Hybrid Max
T24A-FTS
Power Torque Power Torque Power Torque
OutputCombined, net
Gasoline engine at 6000 at 1700-3600 at 6000 at 3600–5200 at 6000 at 2000–3000
Electric motor, front
Electric motor, rear

Safety

The 2024 model year Grand Highlander was 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.[11]

Small overlap front
Acceptable
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

Sales

Year! colspan="2"
United StatesCanada
OverallHybrid
202348,036[12] 11,9864,383[13]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Toyota-Club.Net - Fluids & capacities - Toyota Grand Highlander us (2023-) . 2023-12-04 . toyota-club.net.
  2. Web site: 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander Production Is Underway, Will Reach Dealers Soon . 2023-08-02 . 2023-08-03 . Motor1.com . en.
  3. News: Gauthier . Michael . 2023-05-30 . Review: The 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander Is A Jack Of All Trades, Master Of Some . Carscoops . Carscoops . US . 2023-06-05.
  4. Web site: 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander. Edmunds. 2023-10-03.
  5. Web site: Scherr . Elana . August 30, 2023 . Comparison Test: 2023 Honda Pilot vs. 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander . May 7, 2024 . Car and Driver.
  6. Web site: 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander three-row gets up to 362 hp . https://web.archive.org/web/20230209141753/https://www.motorauthority.com/news/1138709_2024-toyota-grand-highlander-revealed . 2023-02-09 . 2023-02-09 . Viknesh . Vijayenthiran . Motor Authority . en.
  7. Web site: Wren . Wesley . 2023-02-09 . 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander Expands Space for People and Cargo . 2023-02-09 . Autoweek . en-US.
  8. Web site: 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander is more than just a longer Highlander . 2023-02-09 . Autoblog . en.
  9. News: Capparella, Joey . May 31, 2023 . 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander Doesn't Cost Much More Than the Highlander . Car and Driver . June 15, 2023.
  10. Web site: 2023-02-09 . First Look: 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander Is More Than a Grander 'Lander . Aaron . Gold . 2023-02-09 . MotorTrend . en.
  11. Web site: 2023-11-29 . New Toyota Grand Highlander falls short of IIHS award . 2024-07-10 . IIHS-HLDI crash testing and highway safety . en.
  12. Web site: Crisler . Nick . 2024-01-03 . Toyota Motor North America Reports 2023 U.S. Sales Results . 2024-04-07 . Toyota USA Newsroom . en-US.
  13. Web site: 2024-01-04 . Record Electrified Vehicle Sales Power Toyota Canada Inc. to Strong 2023 . 2024-04-07 . Toyota Canada Newsroom . en.