TOYOTA TAKEDOWN! -- 2025 Toyota 4Runner vs. 2025 Toyota Grand Highlander: Comparison

Here's our comparison between the New 2025 Toyota 4Runner Platinum and 2025 Toyota Grand Highlander Platinum Hybrid MAX!

Toyota is continuing to expand and update their large and diverse SUV lineup. But, the long famous 4Runner is here to take on the new Grand Highlander! While both offering unique benefits, which is the one to buy for your family? Go ahead: CLICK to find out :) Also, be sure to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE and tap the notification bell if you enjoyed this review -- it helps us more than you can imagine!
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0:00 Intro
0:50 Pricing Breakdown
1:59 Detailed Exterior Comparison
4:35 Interior Comparison
10:42 Test Drive & Impressions Comparison
15:43 Sound Level Reading (dB) Comparison
16:40 Value Assessment
17:03 Comparison Conclusion

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[emerycomputer]

I like your channel, guys: the clarity, consistency, attention to detail. Keep up the good work.
One thing I'd like to see is reliability projections for new models inferred from the past ratings, gauged against updates/upgrades/tech implementation of incumbents. I know it's hard to make those predictions but if the vehicle 1) is not the first year of production 2) important elements like suspension or chassis or engine are carried over from previous gen or other models... then it would be worthwhile to consider this addendum.

[saadtheman]

toyotas will always win my heart
1.reliability
2.resell value
3.drives so smooth
4.cheap on maintence
5.amazing on gas
6. no turbos on some models
7. all models come with hybrid
8.toyotas been making hybrids since 1997

[purposly]

Got a Nightshade Grand Highlander in the White, incredibly happy with it. Interior is nice and exterior looks sharp, very quick when I need it to be and great MPG. Very roomy too, can fit all my friends in it with room to spare!

[leehowell]

I NEEDED this review!! Having traded an 08 4Runner SR5 (which I loved) for a 17 Highlander Platinum AWD (which I regret the day I bought it) I am again at a crossroads. I have waited and waited for the 6th Gen 4R to come out only to be disappointed by the second row room and the price! Now, Toyota has debuted the Nightshade edition in the GH at the Limited Hybrid trim level which I love so I am very torn. I feel like this review has helped me make my decision to pursue the GH Nightshade mainly for the mpg, rear cargo space, and the amenities my 9yo kiddo has come to enjoy in my 17 HL. Great review and thank you for this side by side comparison! TBH, I think Toyota has missed the mark in pricing with the 6th gen 4R given there are so many overlaps between the 4R, Land Cruiser, and Lexus GX. The 4R needs a price drop to be competitive with its siblings.

[azmannarvik]

Grand Highlander beats everything in the Toyota line right now

[CarsandTechInfo]

The Toyota SUV lineup is becoming like the 3 Spidermans pointing at each other meme 😂😂😂

[mitchellshareratleastsu]

I honestly think that based on dimensions and overall space, the 4Runner compares more with the Highlander than the GH

[edgars]

Imagine the GH with the front facia and the screen from the 4runner

[hodsbroo]

Brain says Highlander, heart says 4Runner

[hellkitty]

The GH is simply the better buy in this particular test. With that 4Runner being the more street-oriented variant of the body-on-frame vehicle, it fails at both offering better on-road driving dynamics as well as off-road capabilities(albeit it is better than the GH here). With the GH, you get a better interior environment in every dimension, from comfort, to space, to features, to even design. Yes, the 4Runner "looks" better on the exterior, but not terribly far off of the previous generation.

I would definitely go GH here.

[d.l.]

Toyota/Lexus has always charged a steep premium for their reliability which also drove up resale value while always skimping on the quality of the interior and features. To make things worse, they are keeping supply outrageously low (more so than any manufacturer) and dealers are charging crazy markups still. This is all fine and dandy, based on the premise that you are buying a reliable car and planning on keeping it for many years to come. Unfortunately, the premise of reliability has gone out the window as a brand and you have to choose to be blind to all the engine and transmission issues they've been dealing with, for whatever reason (that's a whole different topic). If your engine or tranny fails at 7, 000 miles on a Chevy, Jeep, or Nissan, you gambled and lost; but you kinda were expecting it. But not on a Toyota, not at this rate. And Lexus, the reliable, luxurious brand...the luxury is also gone. The LX is now in the 110-120k range and doesn't feel much more special than the new Nissan Armada. That's my long way of saying that I personally would not pay this much for either one of them, unless I waited another 1-2 years for Toyota to figure out their issues. And it's a shame because their new cars are pretty nice looking.

[perlanegra]

I just purchased a grand Highlander hybrid XLE I purchased it because of the third row seating and the fuel economy

[jontyandi]

Bro I don’t need a family suv I like off-road in so there for Toyota 4 runner all the way no competition I just got the 2025 Toyota4Runner platinum for my first car

[suood]

4Runner is so beautiful 🥰, it's like Military Trucks, beautiful design, normally i prefer small cars but i loved this one .

[nikitas]

I like the concept but I think the better comparison would've been the GH vs Sequoia

[ryanfrisby]

Excellent comparison, I’d definitely take the GH!😸

[Riggzilla]

I probably would’ve gone the Grand Highlander if it didn’t cost so much and if I could actually find one. Ended up going for a RAV4 for my young family and just upgrade down the road to a 4R/Grand Highlander/GX.

[jennb]

Is there a way you can share ride quality from the back seat too, where our passengers are sitting.

[soloflight]

Im torn between grand highlander and 4runner, but i only need the base models, perhaps if you can, please make a reviews on affordable models

[rgd]

Bought the Limited 2015 4Runner & loved it. But time for a new Toyota (had previously loved VW).
I live in Bahamas - so no long road trips on highways but occasionally stuck in traffic. The salt eats cars - had to replace all underparts & weld chassis.
Looking to purchase either 4R or GH in hybrid model but unsure which one. Btw - I hate new colours - I prefer black, white, silver. WTH is stone or cement - looks like dirty water.
Just came upon your channel & love it but still unsure - any advice/suggestions ?