All-New 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander //Gas model good enough?

This is a Motormouth couple car review of the all-new 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander gasoline model. There is also a second video featuring the hybrid models. There are three powertrain options, a 2.4L turbocharged 4-cylinder with an 8-speed automatic transmission, 265 horsepower and 310 lb-ft of torque. Standard AWD in Canada, FWD and AWD are available in the US. The 2.5L 4-cylinder hybrid matched to an ECVT, a combined 243 horsepower. Standard electronic on demand AWD in Canada. FWD and AWD options are available in the US. The Hybrid Max with a 2.4L turbocharged 4-cylinder, a 6-speed automatic transmission, a combined 362 horsepower and 400 lb-ft of torque, standard full-time electronic AWD. You can put regular fuel in the Grand Highlander.
The 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander offers 8” of ground clearance and it has an attractive exterior design which is inspired by the Highlander shape. The bold grille is a standout on the road reminds me a bit of Lexus, the low hood line is great for visibility, the doors are large making it easy to load and unload children and items in and out of the vehicle and the rear is simple yet sophisticated looking. The 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid Max model has unique bumpers, black accented two-tone wheels and exposed dual exhaust tips. The Grand Highlander has standard roof rails, a black grille, 18” wheels, available 20” and a temporary spare tire. Limited gas and hybrid models also come standard with power folding mirrors and LED fog lights.
The 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander offers a spacious interior , it has a wider track and longer wheelbase than the Highlander and seats up to 8-passengers. It has clever storage areas throughout the cabin and the 12.3” touchscreen is easy to access. The centre stack features a wireless charger, three cupholders, one that can hold a large water bottle.
In Canada, a black interior is offered on the gas and hybrid models, the Hybrid Max gets black or Portobello. In the US, black or light grey is available on the XLE and Limited models and Platinum models get Portobello, light grey and black. Limited gas and hybrid models add a 12.3” digital driver display, panoramic view monitor, 11-speaker JBL sound system, panoramic sunroof, leather trimmed seating, driver seat memory, ventilated front seats, 7-passenger seating with captain’s chairs, heated second row seats, ambient lighting and a hands-free power tailgate.
In the US, heated rear seats are standard on the Limited trims but the panoramic sunroof and panoramic view monitor are only available on the Platinum models. Exclusive to Hybrid Max is ultra-suede and leather trimmed upholstery with bronze coloured accents throughout the cabin. This trim also adds heated and ventilated second row seats, paddle shifters, dial multi-terrain select, a head-up display, puddle lamps and a digital rear-view mirror.
2.4L Gas Model fuel economy is
11.2L/100 km city 21 MPG city
8.7L/100 km highway 27 MPG highway
Gas model Canadian pricing:
XLE Gas $53,870 CAD
Limited Gas $61,070 CAD
Gas model US pricing:
XLE FWD $43,070 USD
XLE AWD $44,670 USD
Limited FWD $47,860 USD
Limited AWD $49,460 USD
Platinum AWD $53,545 USD

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[jgreegs]

Tip from someone who just bought a Grand Highlander Platinum gas model.. go into it pretending you want a limited because you can’t afford the platinum. My dealership took $4, 000 off to get me to limited price and I walked out with a Platinum.

[Smoothsounds]

Such a great job here. Well done.
No piano black
Lots of climate buttons
Soft comfortable seats
Lots of room for cargo
Excellent content on the base trim
So good.

[mikepj]

You 2 have become my go to reviewers. Much appreciated. You do a phenomenal job.

[NicoleArgueta]

I love that you guys are reviewing the base model!!

[aaronj]

Kudos to Kia/Hyundai for upping the bar in the 3row segment that made the other manufacturers follow suit. But these should sell well for Toyota no doubt about it!

[gm]

I have seen so many reviewers but you guys are so grounded and seem to cover cars from family perspective ! Thank for the nice review !

[johnambro]

This checks all the boxes, very nice package and spacious to boot. A home run Toyota!

[kwannak]

Great video. I agree with you. There should be a bench option for ALL trims. Come on Toyota, your clients pay lots of money for these vehicles, let them

[kingjaries]

I just bought the 2024 Grand Highlander Platinum and it is a beauty. Plenty of space and the drive is very smooth. No complaints here.

[timphillips]

Loving the matching shirts 👕 both and another Hawaiian car review of this all new Toyota Grand Highlander!

[brahsumatra]

Recently picked up a 23 Tiguan High-line/ RLine based on your review. Now with this review I want this Toyota. 🙂

[thejake]

I met the amazing Marc with the globe and mail as he was testing the RX500h Direct 4. What a piece of art that vehicle is, Lexus has hit it of the park. The interior is absolutely flawless, and the infotainment system is great. I'm so glad toyota/lexus stuck with the 6 speed auto and not the E-CVT.

[tomdrummy]

Aloha again !! Love the matching shirts 😃………..and smiling Andrea 😁 lol

[GhostRider-hpte]

Gr8 review as usual guys, love Zack’s idea a lot for a bench seat on all trims. I’m a Toyota guy and always purchased middle of the pack the (Limited)for trims and we are excited about this SUV too with the exception of the captain chairs 😢

[kellingtonlink]

I think that this represents an amazing value. Oh… Its not cheap, but for what it offers… it is a steal. Considering it’s competition, it is perfectly placed… price-wise, quality-wise reliably-wise and most importantly… value-wise. You had me until you mentioned that it may/will be … Lexus-ified. If done properly, and I suspect it will… that may be worth the extra $10-15, 000 dollars more. There’s always a hook. Thanks for the great video, Magnum (and your colourful Wife, of course). Aloha.

[bhajjismarty]

That was again an awesome review. I wanted a GH this year, but I think I will wait for the next year model. Want to see its real-world experience. Maybe there will be more standard features added to the XLE bench seat version next year.

[randyprice]

Toyota has hit another home run! Reliability, low long term maintenance and high resale value!!

[Gogoterps]

So is there any car review channel that DIDN’T get invited to advertise the Grand Highlander??

[ew]

Just as an update in the US you can get a panoramic sunroof on the XLE. I have one coming at the end of November- basically this car you test drove with the panoramic sunroof, Love your review of this trim level- I agree it comes with everything I need for a more reasonable price than the others that are similar.

[kurth.]

I really do like it, I don't need something that big. But I like how it looks🤩