Toyota Grand Highlander

The Toyota Grand Highlander is a mid-size crossover SUV^[3] 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 model features entirely different exterior and interior styling.^[5]

Toyota Grand Highlander (AS10)
2024 Toyota Grand Highlander XLE (Canada)
Overview
Manufacturer	Toyota
Production	August 2023 – present^[1]
Model years	2024–present
Assembly	United States: Princeton, Indiana (TMMI)^[2]
Body and chassis
Class	Mid-size crossover SUV^[3]
Body style	5-door SUV
Layout	Front-engine, front-wheel-drive Front-engine, all-wheel-drive
Platform	TNGA: GA-K^[4]
Related	Lexus TX Toyota Century (SUV) Toyota Highlander (XU70) Lexus RX (ALA10/ALH10) Toyota Crown (S235) Toyota Sienna (XL40)
Powertrain
Engine	Gasoline: 2.4 L T24A-FTS turbo I4 (TASA10/15) Gasoline hybrid: 2.4 L T24A-FTS turbo I4 (TASH15) 2.5 L A25A-FXS I4 (AASH10/15)
Power output	197.5 kW (265 hp; 269 PS) (2.4 L turbo) 184 kW (247 hp; 250 PS) (2.5 L hybrid, combined) 270 kW (362 hp; 367 PS) (2.4 L turbo hybrid, combined)
Transmission	8-speed UA80F "Direct Shift" ECTi automatic (2.4 L turbo) 6-speed "Direct Shift-6AT" automatic + "eAxle" (2.4 L turbo hybrid) eCVT with sequential shift mode (2.5 L hybrid)
Hybrid drivetrain	Power-split (hybrid)
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,950 mm (116.1 in)
Length	5,116 mm (201.4 in)
Width	1,989 mm (78.3 in)
Height	1,781 mm (70.1 in)
Curb weight	1,950–2,232 kg (4,300–4,920 lb)

In the North American market, the Grand Highlander is positioned between the smaller Highlander and the larger, body-on-frame based Sequoia.^[6]

In the U.S., the Grand Highlander is available in three grade levels: XLE, Limited, and Platinum.^[7]

Trim levels

Grand Highlander trim specifications^[8]

Engine (Trans) Trim	Turbo (8sp. auto)	Hybrid (eCVT)	Hybrid Max (6sp. auto hybrid)
XLE	Yes	Yes	No
Limited	Yes	Yes	Yes
Platinum	Yes	No	Yes

Drivetrain

 

Rear view

The Grand Highlander is built around the 2.4-liter T24A-FTS turbocharged I4 engine producing 228–278 horsepower (170–207 kW; 231–282 PS) and 243–317 pound-feet (329–430 N⋅m) 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 4-cylinder and has a 2,268 kg (5,000 lb) towing capacity.^[9] The 2.5-liter hybrid powertrain is also available on XLE and Limited grades.

Grand Highlander engines^[10]

Model Spec		Turbo T24A-FTS		Hybrid A25A-FXS		Hybrid Max T24A-FTS
		Power	Torque	Power	Torque	Power	Torque
Output	Combined, net	266 hp (198 kW)	310 lb⋅ft (420 N⋅m)	247 hp (184 kW)	175 lb⋅ft (237 N⋅m)	362 hp (270 kW)	339 lb⋅ft (460 N⋅m)
	Gasoline engine	266 hp (198 kW) @ 6000	310 lb⋅ft (420 N⋅m) @ 1700-3600	186 hp (139 kW) @ 6000	175 lb⋅ft (237 N⋅m) @ 3600–5200	271 hp (202 kW) @ 6000	339 lb⋅ft (460 N⋅m) @ 2000–3000
	Electric motor, front	—	—	88 kW (118 hp)	149 lb⋅ft (202 N⋅m)	61 kW (82 hp)	215.4 lb⋅ft (292.0 N⋅m)
	Electric motor, rear	—	—	40 kW (54 hp)	89 lb⋅ft (121 N⋅m)	58.6 kW (78.6 hp)	124 lb⋅ft (168 N⋅m)

References

1. "2024 Toyota Grand Highlander Production Is Underway, Will Reach Dealers Soon". Motor1.com. 2023-08-02. Retrieved 2023-08-03.
2. Wendler, Andrew (2023-02-08). "2024 Toyota Grand Highlander: Power To The People In The Third-Row". Forbes Wheels. Retrieved 2023-02-09.
3. "2024 Toyota Grand Highlander". Edmunds. Retrieved 2023-10-03.
4. Gauthier, Michael (2023-05-30). "Review: The 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander Is A Jack Of All Trades, Master Of Some". Carscoops. US: Carscoops. Retrieved 2023-06-05.
5. "2024 Toyota Grand Highlander three-row gets up to 362 hp". Motor Authority. Retrieved 2023-02-09.
6. Wren, Wesley (2023-02-09). "2024 Toyota Grand Highlander Expands Space for People and Cargo". Autoweek. Retrieved 2023-02-09.
7. "2024 Toyota Grand Highlander is more than just a longer Highlander". Autoblog. Retrieved 2023-02-09.
8. Capparella, Joey (2023-05-31). "2024 Toyota Grand Highlander Doesn't Cost Much More Than the Highlander". Car and Driver. Retrieved 2023-06-15.
9. "First Look: 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander Is More Than a Grander 'Lander". MotorTrend. 2023-02-09. Retrieved 2023-02-09.
10. Gall, Jared (2023-05-31). "2024 Toyota Grand Highlander Hits Dealerships This Summer, Starts at $44,405". Cars.com. Retrieved 2023-06-15.

External links

 

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