You'll find several outstanding options in the Toyota lineup if you're shopping for a three-row SUV. Explore the key differences between two top choices, the 2024 Toyota Highlander and the 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander, to determine which of these exceptional vehicles belongs in your garage. While the Highlander has been a best-selling family vehicle for generations, the Grand Highlander is brand-new for 2024. Powertrain Both the Highlander and the Grand Highlander are equipped with a 265-horsepower turbo-four with an eight-speed automatic transmission. In addition to the identical powertrain, you can get either SUV with front-wheel or all-wheel drive. Fuel economy decreases a bit in the Grand Highlander to a max of 28 highway miles per gallon, compared to 29 highway mpg for the Highlander. Both SUVs have a towing capacity of 5,000 pounds. more Size and Interior Space The Highlander is classed as a midsize SUV, while the Grand Highlander falls into the large SUV category. For this reason, the latter may be the better choice if you have tall teens or adults in your family, with spacious headroom and legroom in the second and third rows. You'll get almost 21 cubic feet of cargo space in the Grand Highlander compared to 16 cubic feet in the Highlander. When you fold down both rows, the space expands to more than 84 cubic feet in the Highlander and 97.5 cubic feet in the Grand Highlander. Both SUVs come with either a second-row bench seat that seats up to eight, or you can go with captain's chairs if you only need room for seven. Safety and Driver Assistance The Highlander and Grand Highlander share a long list of advanced standard safety features, including blind spot monitoring, adaptive cruise control, automatic high beams, and more. The Grand Highlander adds standard traffic sign recognition, an optional feature for the Highlander. Only the Grand Highlander offers available traffic jam assist. This high-tech system automates your car's steering, braking, and accelerating in low-speed traffic. Models and Features The 2024 Highlander is available in five different trims, and you can choose from three models in the Grand Highlander lineup. Both SUVs come standard with a power-adjustable driver's seat, a 7-inch digital instrument cluster, and the wireless versions of Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Consider the Grand Highlander for added luxury features in the base model, including a power-adjustable passenger seat, heated front seats, and synthetic leather upholstery. This SUV also has a larger standard infotainment screen. Make your final decision between the 2024 Highlander and Grand Highlander by experiencing both incredible SUV options in person. Visit Priority Toyota Chesapeake in Chesapeake, VA for your test drive today.
The 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander features a new exterior design that invites you into the spacious family vehicle and proves it's as appealing on the outside as the inside. If you're looking for an SUV that can fit the whole family (with room to spare), it's a solid choice. 1. Three-Zone Climate Control Three-zone automatic climate control is standard on every version of the Toyota Grand Highlander this year. Not only does the second row have its own control panel, but there are individual settings that can be set for the driver, front passenger, and rear seat passengers. more Heated front seats are also standard on the XLE and Hybrid XLE. 2. Up to 8-Passenger Seating to Accommodate Everyone The standard of each of these models is 7-passenger seating, but every model comes with the option of upgrading to 8 passengers. Three rows across all of the models ensure everyone has ample room, with the third row having 33.5 inches of space to stretch out. 3. Driving and Parking Assist Features All models come with some standard driving and parking assist features, such as: Hill Start Assist Control (HAC) Toyota Safety Sense, which detects pedestrians, road signs, lane lines, and more Back-up camera with dynamic gridlines The Limited model also has a 360 Panoramic View camera available, giving a complete overhead view to the driver. The XLE and Hybrid XLE models feature blind spot indicators on the heated outside mirrors as their standard. 4. Power Outlets and USB Ports Seven USB-C ports and two 12V outlets are standard across all models to ensure you can stay powered up on the go. The Limited model also has one 120V auxiliary AC power outlet available as an option. 5. Anti-Theft System with Engine Immobilizer An advanced anti-theft system with an engine immobilizer and alarm is standard across all models. This means that if someone attempts to use a different key in your car, the signal won't match the engine and the car will refuse to start. 6. 12.3-inch Toyota Audio Multimedia Touchscreen The 12.3-inch touchscreen is also standard across all models, with wireless Apple CarPlay and compatibility with Android Auto. SiriusXM offers a 3-month free trial to their satellite radio for anyone purchasing any of these models. The XLE and Hybrid XLE models also come with an impressive 6-speaker audio system, which is not available on the Limited model. Ready to take the 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander for a spin and see if it might be your new vehicle? Contact us today at Priority Toyota in Chesapeake, VA, and schedule an appointment with us. Our experts can answer any questions you have and give you the full rundown on anything you need to know.