From the intros and also the name, we were anticipating the 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander to essentially be a much longer variation of the routine Highlander we understand and also, well, do not enjoy, however it serves. Toyota did a reasonable little bit much more than the bare minimum, presenting the Grand Highlander with distinct designing and also the brand-new Crossbreed Max powertrain as an alternative. You might bear in mind the powertrain from such Toyota items as the Toyota Crown and also Lexus RX. As well as obviously, it is certainly larger than the routine SUV.
Whereas the basic Highlander is curved and also natural, the Grand Highlander is much more slab-sided and also creased. The nose rests greater with a sharp cutting edge. The grille layout is likewise much more carefully pertaining to the 4Runner than it is Toyota’s various other SUVs. There’s a lot more cladding outside, also. The thick back columns do an excellent task concealing the SUV’s added 6.5 inches of general size. It’s likewise around 2 inches taller and also bigger than the routine Highlander.
The Grand Highlander’s indoor functions a recently developed control panel. It has some resemblances to the routine version however varies with its display positioning and also a kind of 2nd layer ahead, and also the display differs instead of being much more incorporated. Room is where points actually transform. With all the seats up, the Grand Highlander can lug 20.6 cubic feet of things, 4.6 greater than the routine Highlander. With all the seats down, the Grand Highlander’s freight capability broadens to 97.5 cubic feet, 13.2 greater than Highlander. Toyota really did not offer numbers for every row’s head and also leg space, however with the additional elevation and also size, we make sure those will certainly be enhanced throughout the board, also. Customers likewise have the alternative of either a second-row bench seat or captain’s chairs.
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The Grand Highlander’s grandest powertrain, which aids more different it from the routine one, is the Crossbreed Max. It integrates a turbocharged 2.4-liter four-cylinder with a set of electrical motors and also a six-speed automated. In this application, it makes 362 horse power, almost as long as the variation in the Lexus RX 500 h. Toyota really did not reveal torque or gas economic climate numbers, however this powertrain will certainly allow the Grand Highlander tow 5,000 extra pounds of trailer.
However much more Grand Highlanders will most likely obtain the carry-over engines from the routine Highlander: the base turbocharged 2.4-liter four-cylinder, and also the optional normally aspirated 2.5-liter crossbreed four-cylinder. Once again, Toyota really did not offer any kind of specifications on these other than to state that they’re both readily available with either front- or four-wheel drive, and also the crossbreed is anticipated to obtain a fairly remarkable 34 mpg incorporated. Chances are, power and also torque will certainly be the same, with the turbo engine offering 265 horse power and also 310 pound-feet of torque, and also the crossbreed offering 243 consolidated horse power. As well as while we’re discussing the specifications from the brief SUV, the turbo engine is ranked for 5,000 extra pounds of towing, while the crossbreed is restricted to 3,500
3 trims will certainly be readily available for the Grand Highlander: XLE, Limited and also Platinum. Basic functions throughout all versions are alloy wheels, warmed mirrors, a 12.3- inch infomercial display running Toyota’s most recent system, cordless phone billing, 7 USB-C ports, 13 mug owners, cordless Apple CarPlay and also Android Vehicle, flexible cruise ship control, automated emergency situation stopping with pedestrian discovery, lane-keep help and also automated high-beam fronts lights. Significant functions on greater trims consist of bigger wheels, LED illumination, a 12.3- inch electronic tool collection, warmed and also aerated seats, scenic sunroof, vehicle parking sensing units and also stop-and-go capability for the flexible cruise ship control.
The Grand Highlander will certainly take place sale at some point this year. Accessibility and also prices will certainly be revealed this summer season.
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