2024 Toyota Grand Highlander: Spacious Three-Row SUV Designed for Families
The all-new 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander joins the brand’s SUV lineup as a larger, three-row alternative to the popular Highlander. Designed with family travel in mind, it delivers ample passenger space, versatile cargo capacity, and a wide selection of features. The Grand Highlander is available in XLE, Limited, and Platinum trims, with hybrid models offered separately.
Bold & Functional Styling
The Grand Highlander’s exterior blends bold styling with functional design. A wide stance and trapezoidal grille give it a strong presence, while upper trims add signature LED daytime running lights and LED fog lights for enhanced visibility. The design reflects Toyota’s continued evolution of its rugged SUV aesthetic.
Spacious 3-Row Interior / Standard Technology Features
Inside, the Grand Highlander focuses on comfort and flexibility. The cabin can be configured to seat either seven or eight passengers and offers a generous 97.5 cubic feet of cargo space when the rear seats are folded flat. Limited and Platinum trims elevate the experience with leather-trimmed seating, along with heated and ventilated front seats for added comfort on long drives.
Technology plays a central role in the Grand Highlander’s appeal. The standard Toyota Audio Multimedia System features a 12.3-inch touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration. Cloud-based navigation is available, as is a matching 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster to display essential vehicle information and drive mode status.
Proven Toyota Reliability / Available Hybrid Power & Efficiency
Under the hood, the Grand Highlander is powered by a 2.4-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine producing 265 horsepower. Power is delivered through an 8-speed direct-shift automatic transmission, with front-wheel drive standard and all-wheel drive available for added capability.
Based on trim, the standard 2.4-liter delivers up to 21 MPG City and 28 Highway.
Of course, because Toyota remains the reigning king of hybrids, the Grand Highland is also offered with two available fuel saving hybrid powertrains. The first being a 2.5-Liter inline 4-cylinder engine paired with a Toyota hybrid system to produce a system net 245 horsepower. The 2.5-liter hybrid delivers up to 37 MFG City and 34 MPG Highway in the front-wheel drive equipped Hybrid XLE. The Hybrid MAX powertrain offered in Limited and Platinum trims pairs the 2.4-liter producing 265-horsepower and 332 pound-feet of torque.
Numerous Standard Safety Features
Toyota Safety Sense 3.0 comes standard, offering a suite of driver-assist technologies such as Lane Tracing Assist, Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist, and a Pre-Collision System with pedestrian, bicyclist, and motorcycle detection. Blind Spot Monitoring with Rear Cross Traffic Alert is also included across the lineup.
Warranty Coverage
The 2024 Grand Highlander is backed by a 3-year/36,000-mile basic warranty and a 5-year/60,000-mile powertrain warranty, in line with Toyota’s warranty coverage standards.
Final Thoughts
With its generous interior space, advanced safety technology, and a balance of comfort and capability, the 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander is well-suited for families looking for a practical and versatile three-row SUV. As MotorTrend noted in its early review, the Grand Highlander “feels brand-new” with crisp driving dynamics and rewarding steering feedback—making it a strong contender in the midsize SUV segment.
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