With the all-new Grand Highlander, a larger, more potent midsize SUV it calls the "ideal family SUV," Toyota has upsized the Highlander SUV nameplate. The Grand Highlander is a very appealing new option for drivers looking for more space without sacrificing efficiency or everyday drivability. It has three rows of seats big enough for actual human adults, a variety of turbo and hybrid powertrains, and a full raft of driver safety and convenience tech.

Toyota is developing ambitious electric vehicle concepts, but it is also actively promoting fuel cells and hybrids as alternate emissions-reduction technologies. The approach is referred to as "Beyond Zero" and is seen as crucial to providing the typical driver with an effective vehicle that best suits their demands and way of life. Following the all-new fifth-generation Prius Toyota unveiled just a few months ago, the Grand Highlander is now the second vehicle to sport the "Beyond Zero" label. It is designed for people searching for an extra-roomy SUV that still provides reasonable fuel economy.

According to Lisa Materazzo, group vice president of Toyota Marketing, "there is definitely a need in the market for a midsize SUV that prioritizes interior comfort in all three rows, and Grand Highlander is the best solution." This three-row design completely reinvents the Highlander legacy while also fulfilling our commitment to electrification.

According to Toyota, the third row of the Highlander has 6 inches (15 cm) greater legroom than the second row, making it more comparable to the third row of a full-size SUV. On lengthy journeys, people may sit in this back row with ease, and the tailgate still has enough for up to seven pieces of carry-on luggage. The Grand Highlander can accommodate up to eight passengers, but we've grown fond of the seven-seat version with the second-row captain's chairs positioned to cast a shadow over the front seats.

When owners require more cargo room, the seats of the Grand Highlander are also easily foldable. The tailgate's storage space nearly quadruples to 98 cubic feet when all second and third-row seats are folded flat (2.8 cu m). Toyota also equips the Grand Highlander with a total of 13 cupholders and seven USB-C connections to ensure that every passenger has access to adequate storage and charging. A tablet can fit in the front center console's adjustable configuration, which also has three cupholders, two USB ports, and wireless charging.





The Grand Highlander offers a wide range of basic and optional technology to keep passengers secure and comfortable. Driver-assistance features like proactive driving assistance, pre-collision with pedestrian detection, lane departure with steering assistance, full-speed dynamic radar cruise control, lane tracing assistance, and driver monitoring with emergency stop are all part of Toyota Safety Sense 3.0, which is included as standard.

Voice control, dual Bluetooth connectivity, wireless Apple Carplay, and Android Auto are all standard on the 12.3-inch multimedia touchscreen inside. Up to five mobile devices can connect via accessible Wi-Fi Connect to 4G, and the available 11-speaker JBL audio system improves the music quality.

The Grand Highlander's lengthy, robust shape gives it the appearance of a mid/full-size SUV. In comparison to the conventional Highlander, the front and rear ends have been tipped somewhat more upright, and the roofline has been lengthened and made flatter. With bold, straight character lines and contrast-black rocker panels, the streamlined flanks draw attention to the added length. With a big trapezoidal lower grille and a long, thin upper grille connecting the headlamps and Toyota insignia, the Grand Highlander has a distinct appearance up front.

Toyota offers three different powertrain options for the Grand Highlander in an effort to appeal to a larger range of customers. The 2.5-L hybrid drive offers up to 34 mpg combined, according to Toyota's estimates, while customers preferring to save money and maintain simplicity can remain with the 2.4-L gas turbo. The Grand Highlander is Toyota's most potent midsize SUV ever thanks to the 362-hp Hybrid Max, which is the sole option worth considering for more oomph and performance. The Max increases towing capacity to 5,000 lb (2,268 kg) and decreases the time it takes to accelerate from 0 to 60 mph (96.5 km/h) to 6.3 seconds, but not necessarily at the same time.

The 2.4-liter turbo and 2.5-liter hybrid engines can be had with either front- or all-wheel drive, while the Hybrid Max comes with AWD as standard. A Multi-Terrain Select system with mud and sand, rock and dirt, and snow modes is standard on Gas AWD and Hybrid Max models to increase traction.

In XLE, Limited, and Platinum grades, Toyota will introduce the Grand Highlander as a 2024 model. A launch date was not mentioned during the global premiere event held shortly before the 2023 Chicago Auto Show opened this week, but Toyota intends to make that announcement and pricing public this summer (Northern Hemisphere).

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