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.
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.
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