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The 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander Platinum Hybrid Max Is A Near Perfect Family SUV
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- čas přidán 16. 08. 2024
- The long-awaited #ToyotaGrandHighlander has finally arrived and its one of the few players in the segment to offer not one, but two different hybrid powertrains. The #GrandHighlander takes the already likeable #ToyotaHighlander platform and stretches it to the max. With the #GrandHighlanderHybridMax, #Toyota is promising on both power and fuel-efficiency and it finally has the interior space and cargo room that American families are looking for.
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Happy Monday everyone! Hope you all had a great weekend! The timing worked out well because we will be posting two full reviews on the 2024 Lexus TX 500h and TX 550h+ on Weds, which most of you should know, is the Lexus equivalent of the Grand Highlander. Stay tuned for our full driving impressions on that vehicle in just a couple days!
What driving impressions?😂
They drive exactly the same. It won’t have a RWD feel like the xc90 PHEV MDX pilot cx90 q7 aviator Durango Explorer 😂
Dont think it’s gonna drive like an x5 or MDX.
Would love your opinion on the interior of the Grand Highlander Platinum vs the TX. From the pictures I can't tell if the Lexus TX is worth the premium price. Judging from pictures alone, it seems to me Toyota didn't do enough on the TX to differentiate the interior from the highest trim of the Grand Highlander.
@@SStrunksit’s not worth the price😂.
TX 550h+ 😯😍
@@naveenthemachine be a tad more reasonable, don't think he expects it to,
Incredible, still remember watching your videos when you had under 10k subs. Look at you go!!
Toyota please provide the second row bench seat option on the hybrid max power train 😞
Thank You Almighty God for blessing me I will buy one for myself
Amen
If you have Money then buy it 😅👍
Mabrook
God's got nothing to do with it 😂
@@Honestandtruth007 I just got mine! It's an absolute beast!
Redline Review makes the best videos ever :)
Rims on limited (shown) are much better looking than platinum rims imo
I am waiting for Grand Highlander Hybrid XLE. Currently driving Subaru Outback. Can’t wait to get this car.
I got one in xle awd!! Really nice
@TheUahahol what are you getting in real world mpg? Thanks.
2.4 L engine? Holy moly, I'll be stuck win '22 V6 for years...
8:29 that's very surprising. My 6 year-old Accord has walk-away proximity-lock.
18:12 definitely edited out the real word he was going to say 😂
😂😂😂 he stopped himself lol had to remember his job for a second
I’m liking this more then the TX! The V6 hybrid is the only reason I’d buy the TX over this.
That's the best reason
What is TX?
The audio system, powered seats, steering are what will draw me to the Lexus
@@jissanhuq3792 power seats? A grand Highlander has power seats too. And it also has steering
@@Liger._King TX is the new Lexus SUV
Jeez, that opening shot makes the Grand Highlander look monstrous.
Well, it is definitely a BIG SUV lol. Only the Sequoia is larger 😅
It's because this fella isn't large
I definitely agree that Grand highland front looks way better than TX. But rear TX Is slightly better. Somehow I felt like TX front designer finished the design by COB Friday just to meet the deadline of the task 😂
Neither is well styled. From that perspective both are duds. Great cars, just really boring exteriors.
I love the body style on this model. It's got a boxer, sportier look than the bubbly Highlander and Sequoia body styles.
This body style is similar to the sequoia
@@wjoseph-rx9mj yeah the quarter window I see that resemblance
@@wjoseph-rx9mj just realized I've never seen the newest generation Sequoia, after Googling images just now!
The major thing I would really like to see in the next year is when you use your directional signal that the digital gauge would open up into a view of what is along your side like what is in the KIA's. The side mirrors have a camera in them, and when you use your directional signal, you see what is alongside of you. I personal think it's a fantastic safety feature. I'm still somewhat undecided on what one to get at the end of this year. The Hybrid Max has more HP and plenty of smaller Cargo space VS the Kia Telluride. The Telluride sx prestige & x pro is less expensive.
Can you do a comparison of this trim highlander and the Lexus Tx 350? Just saw the Lexus and loved it but now seeing this Toyota idk which one i like better 😅
I would prefer a Lexus generally, but this looks better than the TX and it’s styling will stand the test of time. You could probably drive this without much hassle for 20+ years. Not sure about 3rd row, but would probably get a 2024 Lexus GX (aka the Japanese Defender) over both the TX and GH
interesting they sent you a platinum hybrid max demo with limited hybrid max wheels
The tinier sound is because this only weighs some 100 lbs more then a regular hl, which means thinner and more plastic, which sucks and no doubt has something to do with the hood rattling some are complaining about
Just got Tx yesterday and i love it. Strong enough.
Please do a regular hybrid review.
We’re loving our Grand Highlander Hybrid Max Platinum, which replaced our Palisade Calligraphy, we’re looking forward to switching to the TX550h+, and mitigate some gas usage with the plug in system
Why did you replace palisade? I think TX is a nice one. Yes I was thinking between grand Highlander and palisade.
@@boxoffisa there was nothing wrong with the Palisade per say. It was just a tad bit too small for us, and we had some quality issues, like creaks and rattles
@@alwaysiyi272 I see. Gonna take that away from list. And look up to Toyota and the new tx lexus.. thanks man.
@@alwaysiyi272If your GH has quality issues and rattles what will you do? Keep the Toyota for its mythical QDR?😂
Based on the cars and the years in which they came out And where you plan on going next. sounds like you get a new car every two years. Must be nice
Top notch, truthful review!
Bring back the 6 cylinder on Camry and Tacoma and Highlander
I was just about to comment this.
Think about emissions bro. You cant just keep destroying the world
@@l.t.p4941 emission? Well I prefer 6 cylinder over a 4 cylinder. Most old timers do like me and my dad.
@@floridaroadways 4 cylinder makes less emissions, and power is the same. A lot of people is moving toward EVs now bc of emissions and thats good. Merge with the world
@@l.t.p4941 it doesn’t necessarily make less emissions. Power is not exactly the same because a V6 runs smoother than a four-cylinder and has less decibels which means you don’t hear the motor as much as a 4cylinder. Like if I buy a Mustang, I prefer a V-8 over a four-cylinder a Camaro, well I’d rather choose a V6 over a four-cylinder if you like 4cylinders that’s your choice and I respect that I have a six cylinder Camry and I like it I used to have a four-cylinder and it just didn’t have that much power and the noise of the edging was just too loud for me. It sounded like a lawnmower. The emissions of a V6 doesn’t have that much affect.
Another great review. Would you be willing to include in future reviews how well the cooling seats are? Goes a long way to helping make purchasing decisions.
if the cooling seats are like the regular Highlander, the cooling is little!
Very much so, especially here in Texas!
@@trancross7040 I live in Texas and the cooling seats in the regular Highlander sucks.
@gosman949 I have a 14 Acura RLX with ventilated seats & the way they work it pulls warm air off my body instead of blowing cool air onto my body. I hate it! Defeats the purpose...
Toyota cooled seats are just noisy fans. Total joke.
3 adults in the backseat is really tight and impractical. The TX 3rd row with 2 seats make more sense. Wish they had bench seat options for the max version.
The 2024 Lexus TX550+ Plug-In Hybrid
404 Horsepower
28 MPG Combined
'Nuff said
0-60 in 6 seconds and costs 80-100k 😂
@@naveenthemachine what else in the segment gets sub 6 second 0 to 60, 30mpg and seats 3 full size adults in the 3rd row lol
@@chibbyylol xc90? 27mpg 455hp 0-60 in 4.5 seconds. 3rd row isn’t unusable. It’s the second best selling 3 row in its class. And it costs less than the tx550h and has a lot better quality interior and more features to back it up. Not to mention better driving dynamics
@@naveenthemachine The volvo is nice but I've read the inside is much smaller than it seems as well as overreported ev range, quite a bit less space overall as well (~12 cuft less)
@@naveenthemachineDude get a life! Every Toyota video is the same hating ass comments SMH!
You were about to say “scoot my ass!”!! Hehehe. Close one.
I hope they make a sporty XSE trim for this model!
For me these are the deal breakers:
1. Kids in 3rd row must not feel like they’re being punished.
2. AWD
3. No bulky feel: don’t want huge steering, heavy doors.
4. Descent mileage.
We have a Honda pilot and my entire family loves it.
3rd row leg room is better than any other SUV. I’m not going to spend $ten of thousands just for leg room. But Is there anything that can beat Honda pilot at it’s price range?
Only the brand: Toyota. But it's plenty enough.
@@Bart-dg6qv When we went to test drive Highlander my 10 year old sat in 3rd row and he felt it’s very cramped. He had a hard time getting out. Maybe Grand is better. Do you know?
lmfao pilot leg room better than any other SUV? Idk what you're smoking, but I want some@@RandomRads
@@RandomRads Sorry, I only know regular Highlander. Truth, 3rd row is useless for anyone.
@@MikeyG003 which SUV you have in mind? I’ll go checkout.
B/w I said “3rd row seating”. And I’m doing a apples to apples comparison. Now don’t compare Pilot with mini-van . Let’s be rational.
At almost $60K, the Grand Highlander should have hood struts, instead of a prop rod. Come on Toyota!
Storm trooper vibe....
I really wish they'd let you get a bench on this trim level. Captains chairs don't work for a lot of families who want a big vehicle to haul lots of people.
I just don't understand why manufacturers don't offer benches for the reason you mentioned. The higher trims Sequoias are captains chairs only, including the TRD Pro. Lame.
just get a minivan
Toyota minivans don't offer a bench on top trims either. @@JogBird
For me these are the deal breakers:
1. Kids in 3rd row must not feel like they’re being punished.
2. AWD
3. No bulky feel: huge steering, heavy doors.
4. Descent mileage.
We have a Honda pilot and my entire family loves it.
3rd row leg room is better than any other SUV. I’m not going to spend $ten of thousands just for leg room. But Is there anything that can beat this car at it’s price range?
I watched to see if this would make me regret getting the new Honda Pilot Elite. It's nice, I'd definitely be happy with this, but It definitely did not make me regret my purchase. I love my walk away locks and the removable 2nd row center seat. Still, this is a nice vehicle and great review.
He was gonna say scoot my ass and corrected himself😭
This needs to come out as a plug-in hybrid in order to be the ultimate family SUV
that wouldnt be the ultimate family suv just a hassle
We own a 2021 platinum hybrid. Very similar and we love it but no wireless android auto/Apple car play. Maybe time for an upgrade and we get more space as a bonus. Probably wait until 2025 let them iron out whatever kinks there are in this new platform. We get 35 mpg in town lost 1 mpg when we added tow package.
Should have doe this three years ago! Now there's alot of competition!
And the competition is far superior still to the GH. Too little too late
Sexy functional beast and not big for nothing gas guzzler like Tahoe suburban Yukon. Not too mention more reliable than a Chevy
I watched plenty of preview videos before purchasing the hybrid max. I had to reserve it! So when it came to delivery day, it's not like I can do a thorough test or see the avg mileage from all the test drives. What's not talked about is how horrible the actual mpg is relative to EPA estimates. I get 20 mpg driving mixed on 55-65 mph flat roads. You need to hit 55+ on gear 6 to see 30-35 mpg range. Anything less is under 20 mpg range. If i could take it back, I would. Too late... Get the regular hybrid if you can.
Also note that mpgs increase as you put more miles on the vehicle and the engine breaks in etc.
@MikeyG003 sure, but I have 3K miles since September, several full to gas light low drives but still average 21-24 mpg for this hybrid max. The digital mpg is also inacccurate vs miles driven and gas refueled. YMMV but I have the direct experience with this car.
@@MikeyG003how would the mpg increase in break if its a hybrid lol
@@petterderter6354it still has an internal combustion engine, doesn’t it? 🤡
Great review as always & greetings from Las Vegas. On a different note, I can't wait to see your review of the 2025 Kia Carnival Hybrid
Its not ugly but really conservative looking.
Tf
Need to offer a blacked out package for any trim level
Hello, great channel!! I just bought a Grand Highlander and unfortunately noticed some vibration in the hood, the dealer told me that doesn’t seem normal but there is no current recall for that. They recommend to contact Toyota and raise this issue!! Do you know something more about this? Thank you!!
Hood vibrations? Do you get any noise with that?
@@Bart-dg6qvno noise at all and this is basically what Toyota told me “We just got off the phone with the Toyota technical specialists about the concern with the hood. They have one other case open for the same complaint but are telling us there is no safety concern at this time and to release the vehicle back to you. We did test 2 other Grand Highlanders and they are both doing the same thing. My personal opinion is that due to the lightweight nature of the hood it is susceptible to flex and is showing that movement more obviously because of the black paint’s reflection properties. In my experience, if more of these cases arise, the manufacturer will open an investigation into a possible resolution but at this time we have been instructed to take no action. I will stay alert for any future messages that could relate to this and inform you if I see anything.”
I also received a call from Toyota and told basically the same.
Overall I am very happy with the GH :)
Larger than the Highlander, but close to the same weight. Thinner metal? Not surprised.
How the hell do you remember all these numbers without any teleprompter. HAHAHAHAHAH
It's basically what Honda did back in 2016+ with the Pilot. The reason why we bought a Pilot back then was because it was larger but not a MiniVan. Toyota finally came out with a winner.
There is a jeep wagoner l which is huge
This is beautiful, thanks for the video.
Tons of space, hybrid efficiency (more so in the regular hybrid), a big ol SUV.
Families are going to eat this up
here before naveenthekoreanmachine and his alt accounts touting korean suprmacy
But...... will we be able to get the Max anytime soon and without big up charges?
Hello, can you ask them please when will arrive in Europe? Thank you,
Toyota please upgrade the sound system … bring Bose or HK… JBL is okay not that great but when we spending almost 80k CAD we need something better
I was in a Limited trim and wasn't very impressed with the feel of the materials for a vehicle that costs $60k. The fully-loaded Telluride SX Prestige is still the nicest in this class. I was expecting the Grand Highlander would be more luxurious than the Highlander, but it's not. It's just bigger. I hope the Lexus TX is better.
Well the tx is not better 😂. The telluride is still nicer than the Lexus tx
I told everyone this was gonna happen but no one listened
Thieves like the easy entry into the Telliride.
@@Jimmy-Legs there’s a fix for that ICYDK. And also this doesn’t affect the telluride or palisade. Only older Hyundai kia models
I was waiting for you to close the door and say it like it is. I have much respect for you to keep it real regarding the door. It ABSOLUTELY SOUNDS LIKE AN ALUMINUM CAN. That's the first thing I noticed when I went to check it out and I cannot get past how cheap and crappy that door sounds. I guarantee you, the hood is poorly made and vibrates when driving as well. 60k and Toyota can't even get the doors right? Cmon!!?
So much for Toyota build quality
It’s a preproduction, my 2024 G Highlander door is heavy and has a hefty thud.
Almost 5000 miles on a 24 Grand Highlander Platinum Max Hybrid. I think you are overstating your opinion. Our experience is a quiet, solid, powerful and very roomy car. the closing doors are not clunky or rattly. The only complaint is the mileage as yet is averaging 24.3 not 27 as advertised. On the other hand it is a rocket ship when needed. Third seat has more room than any third seat offering from other brands. This is our fifth Hylander, second Hybid and first Grand Highlander. You will not be disappointed if you can buy one of these cars. Which brings up the main problem, getting one is very difficult because of supply issues.
I will have to go check out another one. Thank you for sharing your experience
$60k for a Toyota. Damn
You’re gonna get to 1M subs this year man!!
Man is the Pilot the only family car like this left with a na V6?
Pathfinder telluride durango and palisade
@@donnad3133 Apprecaited, Telluride and Palisade seems popular these days.
This really is the perfect family SUV! It does everything well!
No it isn’t. The telluride palisade are the perfect family suvs.
We agree on two points that I have not heard anybody say. One this is a grand RAV4 It is not a Grand Highlander. Two the Grand Highlander looks much better than the Lexus TX. You can see traces of the Land cruiser in the Grand Highlander which is a very good thing.
Pretty nice, pretty quick for such a big car
The Explorer Durango are faster
@@naveenthemachine they also will be faster to go to the dealership for repairs.
Yes and do 10mpg
That camera angle at the start is hilarious. He looks as tall as the Toyota emblem 0:2
Dude this is full production vehicle
Pretty mean of Toyota to have the digital rear view mirror camera only on the highest platinum trim!
That feature is just a gimmick, you will never use it. We have it in our RX500, totally pointless.
@grisa12345 - I use mine all the time. It's never turned off. With a long suv and people in the back seats, it's 100% not pointless! Even with the rear empty, why have tunnel vision looking through the vehicle before trying to see outside. It's a feature that should be on every vehicle!
How did they find this short guy to present to make this crossover bigger than it is?
Toyota should send out the full production Toyota Grand Highlander because you reviewed and test drove the pre production Toyota Grand Highlander.
I'm looking forward to purchasing the Lexus GX with this powertrain. It will be interesting to see if they adjust the size of thr turbos for the Lexus GX.
24 MPG for a huge three row SUV is amazing.
Thank you for your Great Car content. I would like to see you and Joe from Rati Rides do a collaboration and car race. You guys have the best Car Content on CZcams
I went to my local dealership today and they told me these have been sold a month ahead at all trims 😂
Wonderful review as always....but jeez that sound when slamming the door is awful😮
And you all think Toyotas known for build quality
Beautiful car I like how much outside door this car
This is my plan for my next car, hopefully next Summer would be my goal. Looks great, and would be a nice upgrade from my 2013 Durango. That is unless Dodge comes out with a revamped Durango with some form of hybrid engine, then I gotta wait for the Dodge
The fact that you would buy not only a Dodge, but a hybrid... amazing.
Hi Sofyan.
Could you please comment the A/C system efficiency on the models you review, please. Which model or trim can the most cool down the cabin of the car during hot summers. Etc... It makes the difference for me in my choices. Thanks
don't worry I'm from Texas and it is just fine.
@gosman949 Good to know. I'm from Montreal, Canada, and summer can be very hot here. Thanks.
@@ludovicdjomo8909 haha not like the summer we just went through!
how would you compare this Grand Highlinder vs TX550 PLug in?
Hoping that a PHEV or a Platinum non-Max hybrid are coming in the future
umm
the fact this car is ALWAYS on back order means thats an extra type to make to add to the already under stocked vehicles already out there.
umm idk, maybe it COULD work. but check your local area, extended area, state, and tristate area to area what dealerships even have this vehicle.
i mean, the demand is there but the supply isnt. so why make an extra model that could be a hit and miss when any toyota grand highlander hybrid is flying off the warehouses BY THE BACK ORDERssss.
ask any dealer what their back orders look like, and its at least 3 or more.
theres aleady 3 trims just by fuel type currently.
1) gas
2) hybrid
3) hybrid max
which is even before the amenity trims are factored in.
i could be wrong. im NOT a dealer, salesman, nor do I work with Toyota in any facet. so i hope your wish comes true.
but to me, choice overload doesnt seem like a great idea. it caters to NICHE people but not the masses.
anyone can use a standard hybrid, PHEVs need additional accomodations. which adds 2 additional costs, 1) on the vehicle and 2) on the home owner. (of which not all people own homes) so sadly the niche of needing a vehicle buyer to also be a homeowner makes PHEVs less viable. but yeah, good luck😅
Platinum version is heavier so wont make with less powered 2.5 L
@@paulneil7321 didn’t think the weight difference was that much between the Highlander and GH Platinum. My guess is it’s more pairing up the bigger engine with the most expensive trim
I’d prefer a Venza over that on a easy day, a good day Sequoia or Tundra
great review of this, and I currently own a 2021 hybrid Lexus. This is is a great option, however, I wish it had a deep/ dark bronze wheel and trim option. Not everyone is into murdering out their SUV or having faux chrome all over. #toyota
do you think high probability they release an xse trim for 2025 model? the current highlander had their xse introduced in second yr
One day. I buy a 24' Toyota Grand Cherokee
Grand *Highlander
What is required to get Toyota's complete suite of semi-autonomous speed and driving? From their website, I get the impression you have to get the Hybrid Max setup for that, which is a definite negative, and it only works on major roadways, unlike, say Hyundais and Kias. Haven't seen a review touch on this yet.
You can get it on the 2.4 non hybrid too, thestraightpipes had a non hybrid platinum and it had that
@@abdullahbinshahid3199 good to know. But I'm not looking at non-hybrids - those cost more to own.
@@stargate25645they will also be like 10k cheaper at purchase sus to lower MSRP and no markups
You do a nice review on the Grand Highlander but you are missing a few points. The regular Platinum Highlander Hybrid gets 35mpg city, 35mpg highway which is almost 30%better efficiency than this Grand Highlander. I just did an all day trip to Utah from Wyoming(mountainous) and got an average 37.5 mpg. The styling of the Grand Highlander is a box. It doesn’t even come close to the elegant sporty styling of the regular Highlander. The rear bumper of the boxy G- Highlander is flush with the lift gate and will incur huge damage if struck in the rear. With there being only 100 lbs differential between the two models and the size differential, Toyota had to make some cuts. One being the lack of acoustical glass, door structures, etc. in the G - Highlander. The regular Highlander is super quiet and smooth. And you didn’t mention the difference in price. I won’t even go there because it’s so obvious.
So does 2024 offer a platinum hybrid with these same bells and whistles without going grand mode? I need gas efficiency and would love the luxury the platinum offers (Birds Eye camera, full sunroof, etc)
Don’t lie to people in the comments. I had a 2021 Highlander platinum. It was noisy above 50 miles an hour on the highway from day one just wind noise. I changed the tires to top of the line Michelin and it didn’t help. It’s not a super quiet SUV on road trips, and the motor revs all over the place hunting for gears.
@@Ryan2022 I’m not lying. Everything I said about my 2022 Highlander Hybrid Platinum AWD is true. According to your reply you had a 2021 that wasn’t a hybrid model and wasn’t AWD. Also I don’t have a roof rack on mine and they always contribute to road noise. You didn’t say whether yours did or not. Michelin tires always ride rougher than most. That’s why they get the higher mileage warranty.
@@lc7192 we did not have the hybrid. We did have AWD. We had the V6 thrashing on the highway. It did come with the factory roof rails. The Michelin’s were quieter than the good years but the main problem was wind noise above 50 miles an hour which started on day one it’s not a defect. When this redesign first came out, reviewers and owners talked about the pronounce wind noise about 50 miles an hour it’s not a secret and It’s a characteristic of that car it’s still a great car, but we traded it in for a 4Runner which is much quieter on the highway.
We do a lot of long trips from North Carolina to New York and back. The 4runner motor does not hunt all over the place. Looking to save you a dollar in gas. I like the Highlander but it wasn’t our cup of tea on long trips.
This 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander hybrid Max is really going to go top-notch looks very big and is very spacious inside the cabin however I liked the coastal white colour I think this colour is a symbol of an elephant tusk and also I like portobello leather high upholstery leather. is it full-grain leather? Furthermore, Toyota has provided two motor front electric sandwiched engine 2.4L turbo inline-four cylinders two electric motors 6 s6-speedtomatic all-wheel drive fuel capacity of 17.2 gallons 0 t 69 5.9 mpg estimated range 400 to 450 miles making 362 hp and 400400-pounde of torque I liked that big glittering grille super awesome vehicle thanks sobyan
I would love this car. The best colors are white and grey.
Here asking for CZcams alternatives due to the amount of ads 😢
Just can’t get the car for 2 years
Three months after official introduction and the car is still in preproduction
Toyota should be putting a production car into the fleet by the end of this year. They are prioritizing consumer cars versus putting one in the press fleet at this time.
Anyone else thought that Redline was next to a big RAV4 in augmented reality or so? Literally I thought he was reviewing a Rav4 and he was shrunken for some reason
@theredline , hey Sufyan, if I need to decide between this and cx 90 phev what do you suggest, is it more comfortable to drive than cx 90, in terms of road manners, cabin noise, suspension feel? if I need better driving car, which one would you recommend?
Cx90 if you’re going for handling and ride quality, own a hybrid max platinum, definitely would go GH when it comes to practicality, storage, and ride quality, I found that it was the more comfortable ride, but the cx90 was the better vehicle to drive in my honest opinion. If you’re going for better luxury features and better driving handling and even plug-in hybrid option, cx-90 is the obvious way to go.
Cx90 all day long. If it were cx90 vs telluride palisade or pilot that’s a tougher choice
Does the 3rd row have the tether for forward facing car seats ?
What about the anchors ?
Adding in a purposeful set of comments on car seat friendliness ( perhaps with a simple diagram ) will take your reviews from good to great.
Looks like the new Pilot from the back
Not solid, make noise everywhere, TX strengthen the body and might fix that problem, hopefully.
I test drove the Lexus. I was not impressed as far as it being a luxury car. Felt cheap and plastic everywhere. So I'd probably get the grand and save the money.
This vehicle is the truest iteration of what Ford's CEO calls a "commodity car". Boring styling where the designers didn't appear to even try to make it look good and hum-drum driving dynamics. Just slap a Toyota badge on it and people will buy it. Don't get me wrong, Toyota has earned the reputation for building quality cars which they very much do, however I bought a CX-70 with the high output Inline-6 over this and don't regret it at all. The Mazda is infinitely better looking and is amazingly fun to drive for a bigger vehicle.
Great review!!
Im definitely not a Toyota fanboy, but if i had $57k to spend on a family hauler I'd get a GH hybridmax limited. Seems like the quickest vehicle in the class, good efficiency, and reliability and resale should be pretty good too being a Toyota. Now if my budget was $50k or less, I'd most likely opt for the new 2024 Traverse LT with supercruise. The non-hybridmax versions of this Grand highlander are very underwhelming...
Try to put 7 people and some stuff in the trunk then do the 0-60..
I'm sold on this toyota😊
I honestly don't understand Toyota or Lexus, and maybe someone can help explain to me why they continue to miss the mark for family haulers. For those of us with 3 kids, there really is no good solution for a 3 row SUV full stop. Either you have to get base trims, base powertrains, and get a 3 row with a 3 seat bench second row, or you are forced to take a 2 seat second row, and forced to sacrifice your cargo area as you have to use at least one of the third row seats at all times. Take the new Grand Highlander. You can't get the Hybrid Max powertrain with a 3 seat bench, period, regardless of the trim level. Why? It's worse in the Lexus line up. With the TX, you can only get a 3 seat bench with the non Hybrid powertrain, meaning if you want a 3 seat 2nd row bench, you have to give up on great fuel economy. Why? Toyota is not alone in this respect. It seems like there is a conspiracy (joking) in the auto industry that if you want the best powertrain, if you want the higher trim levels, you don't want a 2nd row bench I fail to see the correlation. Mazda CX90 keeps the 2nd row bench as an option in all trims, but the 3rd row is seriously compromised. Honda Pilot keeps the 2nd row bench option, but their powertrain is not fuel efficient, it's their tried and true V6 which is way off the back in terms of fuel economy. Even in th Toyota Sienna, if you get AWD, you can't get a 2nd row bench, and this is a minivan for crying out loud, a family hauler, that well, can't haul families? It makes no sense. Chrysler Pacifica, if you want the plug in hybrid, forget about a 2nd row bench (yes, I know it has to do with the battery pack weight, and staying within their GVWR/GCWR parameters, but why not bump those up a couple hundred pounds and give us a bench seat? Stellantis has had years to fix this issue, but they don't care). Stellanrts offers a 2nd row bench in nearly all trim levels of the new Wagoneer/Wagoneer L, but that is a vehicle which is $20k more than unibody 3row SUVs, pretty pricey. It's extremely frustrating when yu can't find a good, fuel efficient (27+ MBG combined) 3 row, with a bench seat and a mid or high level trim. It makes no sense to me, and suggests and auto OEMs are just out of touch with what families want.
I can explain. Because it’s Toyota. They always phone it in. Just look at almost anything they create. They’re all dated before they hit dealerships
Toyota Lexus is a dead brand. Mazda Hyundai Kia Honda Acura Tesla are the future
Amen to this. What's the aversion to bench seats? 🤷🏽♂️
Because as a true family man you’ll never squeeze 3 kids into one row of seats. If you have toddlers, there’ll be booster seats. Add that with a baby seat and the middle seat becomes a nightmare. If you have teenagers, same condition applies. Either way, you’ll never really truly squeeze 3 into the third row if you want your kids to be comfortable.
@@Fpan87 if you want 3 row comfort get a minivan LOL
I'm not complaining about the 3rd row or the 2nd row- learn to read if you're going to be petty. I actually follow videos of cars I plan on purchasing, you on the other hand- I dont know what you're doing on ALL of the toyota and lexus videos. If you're paid to do this, just say so and stop wasting everybody's time with your non sense.@@naveenthemachine
I love mine got 1600 miles on it in 4 days
I drove the TX and I loved it way more
Great review. Do you think Toyota will offer a bench seat in the Hybrid Max in future years?
Anything is possible! Although, Lexus told us the hybrid version of the TX only comes with captains chairs in the second row bc of the battery pack placement so it’s likely the same is true for the Grand Highlander.
TX focuses on performance so no bench seat on hybrid models. Hybrid Max Limited should have an option for bench seat, Toyota says with the battery and motor weight it is hard to keep 8 seats and 5K pound towing capacity.
987K!! Nice car, really impressive job overall by Toyota. I bet the normal highlander sales will start to wane
They already are GH just outsold Highlander in September
that is so weird tho. Toyota doing the classic move of eating away sales of their own vehicles. this one could've just been the brand new Highlander
@@JokerG16 True. It probably will ultimately replace the regular Highlander
@@brenrob7403 it's their classic move. instead of them just making the regular Highlander just bigger or making this the new generation because let's be honest, the GH isn't that much bigger. sorry I'm ranting, I just hate how they always eat away sales instead of just canceling the vehicle
@@JokerG16Yeah but think of it this way - they take a huge risk cancelling a very popular vehicle that's had ~20 years of consistent sales. This way they hedge their bet: roll out a new product that lines up better against the competition, even having 2 products that exist in the segment. They can then choose favorites. Only a company with the size and resources of Toyota has the ability to do this. They are being conservative and cautious. As the years go on they will assess how each car is selling and likely drop the original highlander or reconfigure it somehow