The Highlander sits between the regular Highlander and the larger, new . Not only is the Grand Highlander stepping in to meet ever-increasing demand for SUVs, but Toyota has given it a little more boost for next year’s model. The 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander now offers a powerful turbocharged powerplant borrowed from its Lexus cousins.
The 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander will have a turbocharged Lexus engine
The three-row SUV game is heating up. New models appear to be hitting the market within the month. Even older models like the Toyota Highlander are growing a third row in the form of .
notes that a very similar high-output hybrid engine also made it to the 2023 Lexus RX they recently tested. CR reviewers really liked that package. The 3-row Grand Highlander will almost certainly only be improved with a more powerful powerplant.
How much does the 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander cost?
Consumer Reports says starting price for the Grand Highlander starts at $46,000. But if you want hot engine prices for upscale trim, prices start at $60,000. Unfortunately, the new Toyota is following the trend of expensive SUVs.
The best features of the Grand Highlander
The Grand Highlander seems to care a little for that. Instead of the soft edges of previous models, the larger one has harder corners, making it look a little more aggressive.
There are some distinctive features that denote finishes. The base model XLE trim has a black grille, roof rails, and 18-inch wheels. The Limited adds LED daytime running lights, fog lights, power fold side mirrors and 20-inch wheels. The specific 20-inch wheels for upscale Platinum sport trim.
CR notes that the biggest differences between trims are seen most inside the SUV. For example, the Limited and Platinum trims come standard with an 11-speaker JBL system.
There is also a plethora of connected services that Toyota offers for a monthly fee. The largest collection of these features is the security package. Connected features include an SOS button to call emergency services, automatic collision notification and the location of the stolen vehicle. While paying for monthly services is pretty annoying, you get a 10-year trial. I guess it’s not that bad.
When is the Grand Highlander available for purchase?
As of right now, the 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander is expected to hit hard in late 2023. By all accounts, Toyota’s new third-row SUV appears to be a practical SUV that should be quite popular.
