This is a Motormouth couple car review of the allnew 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander hybrids including the base hybrid and HybridMax. The 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander hybrids include two powertrains, the 2.5L 4cylinder 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 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid Max with a 2.4L turbocharged 4cylinder, a 6speed automatic transmission, a combined 362 horsepower and 400 lbft of torque, standard fulltime 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 twotone 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 8passengers. 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, 11speaker JBL sound system, panoramic sunroof, leather trimmed seating, driver seat memory, ventilated front seats, 7passenger seating with captain’s chairs, heated second row seats, ambient lighting and a handsfree 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 ultrasuede and leather trimmed upholstery with bronze coloured accents throughout the cabin. This trim also adds heated and ventilated second row seats, paddle shifters, dial multiterrain select, a headup display, puddle lamps and a digital rearview mirror.
Fuel economy for the 2.5L hybrid is
6.5L/100 km city 36 MPG city
7.3L/100 km highway 32 MPG highway
The Hybrid Max is
9L/100 km city 26 MPG city
8.7L/100 km highway 27 MPG highway
The gas and Hybrid Max models can tow 5,000 pounds and the 2.5L Hybrid 3500 pounds.
The price in Canada is
XLE Hybrid $57,170 CAD
Limited Hybrid $64,570 CAD
Platinum Hybrid Max $68,830 CAD
The price in the US is
XLE Hybrid FWD $44,670 USD
XLE Hybrid AWD $46,270 USD
Limited Hybrid $51,060 USD
Limited Hybrid Max $54,040 USD

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Platinum Hybrid Max $58,125 USD