› On Sale:This effectively meant consumers looking for a crossover with an adult-friendly third-row had to cross Toyota off their list. Of course, they still had plenty of models to choose from including the Kia Telluride, Jeep Grand Cherokee L, and Volkswagen Atlas.. It’s an interesting, but imperfect addition that will arrive at dealerships in July for $43,070.
In the case of the Grand Highlander Platinum Hybrid Max, we were left feeling cold as the black plastic trim looked like something you’d find on a base model instead of a $58,125 range topper. Paired with a black interior, the cabin felt cheap and underwhelming as the only bits of visual interest were gloss black plastic and bronze accents.
Pricing aside, drivers will find spacious and comfortable front seats with just enough bolstering to keep them in place. Things are a little tighter in the second-row, but there’s plenty of head and legroom for adults. Customers can choose between a bench or second-row captain’s chairs, and the latter are separated by a center console that features two cup holders as well as three storage compartments.
Getting out is another story as the release for the second-row is made out of some of the flimsiest plastic I’ve encountered. It’s a bit shocking as the rest of the controls for the second-row seat feel solid and substantial. Toyota expects 64% of buyers will opt for the turbocharged engine and it feels well-suited for the crossover. That being said, performance is nothing to write home about as key competitors offer more power and the crossover takes 7.5 seconds to hit 60 mph .
That brings us to the range-topping Hybrid Max, which combines performance and efficiency. It features a turbocharged 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine, a six-speed automatic transmission, a small battery, and a rear eAxle. The latter gives the crossover full-time all-wheel drive with front to rear power splits of between 70:30 and 20:80.
The comfortable ride can partially be chalked up to a modified version of the TNGA-K platform, which underpins everything from the Camry to the underrated but excellentWhile the independent front and multi-link rear suspension easily soak up minor road imperfections, the Grand Highlander isn’t too soft. When thrown into corners, the crossover responds with flat and stable handling that is largely devoid of body roll. The latter is good for a large crossover that measures 201.4 inches long.
The crossover features Toyota Safety Sense 3.0 and it’s notable for having a new Proactive Driving Assist feature, which uses camera and radar sensors to provide “gentle” braking and steering support.
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