2024 Toyota Grand Highlander SUVOTY Review: Why More is More

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Toyota made sure the new 3-row Grand Highlander was big enough to make the SUV a more competitive family vehicle in a rather popular segment.

This review was conducted as part of our 2024 SUV of the Year testing, where each vehicle is evaluated on our six key criteria: efficiency, design, safety, engineering excellence, value, and performance of intended function. Eligible vehicles must be all-new or significantly revised.

Notably, the Grand Highlander is a big vehicle and not at all fun in terms of handling. The gas engine can get loud, and we wish the eight-speed shifted smoother. Some judges preferred the gas Grand Highlander for its lighter weight, while others embraced the hybrids for their extra boost."Definitely quicker to squeal its tires, but there's just a sense of this being a heavier vehicle," technical director Frank Markus said of the latter.

Grand Highlander interiors are bland, the best being found in the Hybrid Max Limited where rosy gold trim works to liven the black-on-black throughout. But the Grand Highlander drips with cupholders, USB outlets, and handy storage spots, including a shelf for the front passenger's phone and glasses. Screens are a decent size, but the central one is poorly integrated into the dash.

 

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