2024 Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid SUV

　　

2024 Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid Review

byBrian WongSenior Reviews Editor

　　Brian Wong has worked in the automotive industry since 2010, writing over 1,000 car-related articles and testing and reviewing hundreds of vehicles over the course of career. Brian is a senior reviews editor at zzdcar and has also contributed to Cars.com, Motor Authority and Green Car Reports. Brian has also been featured on MotorWeek as an expert for several car comparisons. He loves convertibles (the smaller the better) and hates paying for parking, so Los Angeles is both the right and wrong city for him.

　　The Toyota Highlander Hybrid has made its mark as one of the few hybrid three-row SUVs available. However, the compromise has always been its cramped third row and smallish cargo area. In essence: Baby doesn't have back. But there is a solution: the new 2024 Toyota Highlander Hybrid. The Grand Highlander Hybrid is, as you might discern from its name, bigger and more upscale. It has adult-sized space in its third row and more cargo space. For people needing a big three-row SUV, the Grand Highlander is an intriguing option.

　　

Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid XLE 4dr SUV (2.5L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.06 per gallon for regular unleaded in North Dakota.

Monthly estimates based on costs in North Dakota

　　$107/mo  for Grand Highlander Hybrid XLE

　　Grand Highlander Hybrid XLE

　　XLE 4dr SUV (2.5L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT) - $45,020 MSRPXLE 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT) - $46,620 MSRPLimited 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT) (Most Popular) - $51,410 MSRPMAX Limited 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric hybrid 6A) - $54,390 MSRPMAX Platinum 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric hybrid 6A) - $58,475 MSRP

　　vs

　　$229/mo

　　Avg. Large SUV

　　

zzdcar spotlight: The Grand Highlander Hybrid's fuel economy

The Grand Highlander offers a pair of hybrid powertrains that are divided by trim levels. One prioritizes efficiency and the other, called the Hybrid Max, goes big on performance. The base hybrid powertrain gets up to an EPA-estimated 36 mpg in combined city/highway driving, which is excellent for a three-row SUV. The Max setup drops to a still respectable 27 mpg combined but in return cranks out an impressive 362 horsepower.

　　

Competitors to consider

The Mazda CX-90 is worth checking out. Its available plug-in hybrid model offers about 26 miles of all-electric driving. Other options include the smaller Kia Sorento, which is offered in hybrid and plug-in hybrid versions, and the new Hyundai Santa Fe, which will be offered as a hybrid as well.

　　

Which Grand Highlander Hybrid does zzdcar recommend?

The base XLE will satisfy buyers on a budget, but those with a little extra dough will find the step up to the Limited worth it. Ventilated front seats, heated outboard rear seats, leather upholstery, and an upgraded JBL sound system are meaningful comfort upgrades, and parking sensors with automatic braking front and rear help protect your investment.

　　

Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid models

The Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid is a three-row midsize SUV that comes in three trim levels: XLE, Limited and Platinum. Two hybrid setups are available. The base powertrain combines a 2.5-liter four-cylinder with a pair of electric motors for a total of 245 horsepower. It uses a continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT) and drives the front wheels. Buyers can opt to add a third electric motor that, positioned on the rear axle, makes the vehicle all-wheel drive. Keep reading for more detail on the upgraded Hybrid Max as well as the Grand Highlander's significant standard features and options.

　　The Hybrid Max uses a turbocharged 2.4-liter four-cylinder and a single electric motor to produce 362 horsepower. It uses a six-speed automatic transmission. All Grand Highlander Hybrids are all-wheel-drive.

　　The XLE trim level only comes with the 245-hp hybrid setup. The midlevel Limited is available with either the base or the Max powertrain, while the Platinum is powered exclusively by the Max hybrid system.

　　XLE

　　The entry-level Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid comes well equipped, with:

　　18-inch wheels Power liftgate Synthetic leather upholstery Heated front seats Power-adjustable front seats Choice of second-row bench seat (eight-passenger capacity) or captain's chairs (seven passengers) Keyless entry and ignition Digital key (allows the owner to use a paired smartphone as a key) Second-row sunshadesThe XLE also comes with:

　　12.3-inch touchscreen Six-speaker audio system Apple CarPlay and Android Auto functionality (both with wireless connectivity) Wireless smartphone charging padToyota's Safety Sense 3.0 is standard on all Grand Highlanders. This comprehensive collection of advanced driver assist systems includes:

　　Frontal collision warning with automatic emergency braking (warns you of an impending collision and applies the brakes in certain scenarios) Adaptive cruise control (adjusts speed to maintain a constant distance between the vehicle and the car in front) Lane keeping system (makes minor steering corrections to help keep the vehicle centered in its lane) Blind-spot warning with rear cross-traffic warning (alerts you if a vehicle is in your blind spot during a lane change or while in reverse)Limited

　　Includes all of the XLE's features, plus:

　　Available 362-hp Hybrid Max powertrain 20-inch wheels LED running lights and foglights Power-folding side mirrors Leather upholstery Ventilated front seats with memory settings Heated steering wheel Heated outboard second-row seats Ambient lighting Full digital instrument cluster 11-speaker JBL sound system Front and rear parking sensors with automatic braking Rain-sensing windshield wipers Hands-free power liftgatePlatinum

　　The top-of-the-line Grand Highlander Hybrid is available exclusively with the Hybrid Max powertrain. In addition, it includes:

　　Panoramic sunroof Ventilated outboard second-row seats Head-up display (displays important information in your sight line on the windshield) Digital rearview mirror (provides a clear view out of the rear window even when the view is obstructed by people or cargo) 360-degree parking camera Traffic Jam Assist (allows for hands-free driving under certain conditions on some highways)

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