Yahoo Autos 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander is more than just a longer Highlander
From the teasers and the name, we were expecting the 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander to basically be a longer version of the regular Highlander we know and, well, don't love, but it's acceptable. But Toyota did a fair bit more than the bare minimum, bestowing the Grand Highlander with unique styling and the new Hybrid Max powertrain as an option. You may remember the powertrain from such Toyota products as the Toyota Crown and Lexus RX. And of course, it is indeed bigger than the regular SUV.
Whereas the standard Highlander is organic and curvy, the Grand Highlander is more slab-sided and creased. The nose sits higher with a razor-sharp leading edge. The grille design is also more closely related to the 4Runner than it is Toyota's other SUVs. There's much more cladding on the outside, too. The thick rear pillars do a good job hiding the SUV's additional 6.5 inches of overall length. It's also about 2 inches taller and wider than the regular Highlander.
The Grand Highlander's interior features a newly designed dashboard. It has some similarities to the regular model but differs with its screen placement and a sort of second layer on top, and the screen stands apart as opposed to being more integrated. But space is where things really change. With all the seats up, the Grand Highlander can carry 20.6 cubic feet of stuff, 4.6 more than the regular Highlander. With all the seats down, the Grand Highlander's cargo capacity expands to 97.5 cubic feet, 13.2 more than Highlander. Toyota didn't give numbers for each row's head and leg room, but with the extra height and length, we're sure those will be improved across the board, too. Buyers also have the option of either a second-row bench seat or captain's chairs.
