Toyota Goes Bigger And Better With 2024 Grand Highlander | MotorWeek Road Test

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  • The #Toyota Highlander has been been of the best-selling 3-row family utilities for years now. But Toyota is always looking to grow their business, and now they’re attempting to do that by growing the Highlander. Say hello to the Toyota #GrandHighlander. #ToyotaGrandHighlander
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  • @stevennevins6643
    @stevennevins6643 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +34

    John Davis has always been the auto reviewer all rivals are measured against.

    • @oreally8605
      @oreally8605 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Until he says "Front facia"

    • @hulagu3068
      @hulagu3068 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      That's what he said

  • @CalvinHikes
    @CalvinHikes 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    5.6 to sixty!? What happened to vehicles! That's about as quick as a mid-90s Mustang Cobra.

  • @XxLIVRAxX
    @XxLIVRAxX 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +14

    Its always comforting to hear John Davis, the man, the legend.
    I hope he will be with us for many years to come.

  • @dohc1067
    @dohc1067 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

    I am starting to see more of these on the road. Up close, very nice, rugged. I am very curious what this power train will do for the new Tacoma.

    • @djsworld_Tv
      @djsworld_Tv 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Same here in atl!...and lyft drivers too!!

  • @AbronHawkins
    @AbronHawkins 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    The real G.O.A.T? The one and only John Davis!!!!

  • @ohguy1991
    @ohguy1991 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Damn, that thing is as fast to 60 as my 2007 Mustang GT with a 5 speed was!

  • @roberthoyt7921
    @roberthoyt7921 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    The Grand Highlander might be Toyota's sole crossover with three rows should the next-gen regular Highlander become a two-row SUV.

  • @artholyoke
    @artholyoke 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Why a 6 speed transmission? My 2021 Highlander has 8 speeds

    • @daison96
      @daison96 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      They still have the 8 speed option with the different engine.
      My guess is the 6 speed offered has better gearing for the particular engine setup

  • @mitch4527
    @mitch4527 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    John Davis is a national treasure.

  • @mitch4527
    @mitch4527 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    I had a 2008 Highlander Sport for 11 years. Great car - it had the 270 hp 3.5 liter V6, full time 4wd, and it still got great mileage - 27 mpg on long trips. The biggest problem with it was the lack of room behind the third row. I solved that problem by buying a roof rack. Cost a total of $400 including installation of the roof bars. This Grand Highlander is a gorgeous car but a 5000 pound weight is a lot.

    • @beexiong2995
      @beexiong2995 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Sorry its not fulltime 4wd. It runs primarily fwd and sends power to the rear when it detects slip. That's why it doesn't guzzle gas like an older sequoia, 4runner limited, landcruiser or gx/lx which are fulltime. All four wheels are always being powered through a center differential

    • @malcrew0980
      @malcrew0980 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      It weighs more because its a bigger vehicle than the regular highlander! But this Behemoth pumps out more power and is Faster than the regular highlander. Just what I need! I'd take this over the regular highlander any day!

    • @jcherestal
      @jcherestal 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Considering its a bigger vehicule WITH hybrid batterys thats not bad

  • @markhagerman1837
    @markhagerman1837 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    400 lb/ft out of a 4cyl? Amazing.

  • @samastra1066
    @samastra1066 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    Gorgeous and safe vehicle ❤

  • @Abedelhadi1618
    @Abedelhadi1618 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Terrible driving dynamics but quick, this sums it up for me. I pass

  • @F510C
    @F510C 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Still awesome reviews even after all these years. .

  • @성태김-c1w
    @성태김-c1w 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Grand Idea

  • @johnmiller4973
    @johnmiller4973 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    The 2.5 litre Hybrid power train is also seem in the Sienna minivan

  • @davidkoon767
    @davidkoon767 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    3.5 engine ❤❤

  • @mervinprone
    @mervinprone 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    The original highlander was a perfect size. Subsequent ones became too bloated. This one isn’t anything like the highlander, original or current version. Why would they even use that name.

    • @allentoyokawa9068
      @allentoyokawa9068 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Well you are wrong, the newer ones are better in EVERY way

  • @Gumshoe88
    @Gumshoe88 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Very disappointed that ME didnt talk about the hybrid increasing mileage by 10pg (non max) in XLE and limited; have seen this numerous other places but would have liked to see someone with MW creds to verify. 😔

  • @buck546
    @buck546 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I am a Toyota fan and have owned several including the one that I presently own. But I have no idea why the designers ever thought these huge grills were ok. Just my opinion of course but I just don't see the need and I think it is an unattractive distraction from the vehicles overall appearance.

  • @allentoyokawa9068
    @allentoyokawa9068 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Will sell like hotcakes!

  • @FroggysProductions
    @FroggysProductions 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    They could’ve Redisigned the Highlander and grew the standard highlander

  • @thomas-aherne
    @thomas-aherne 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Unpopular opinion but i like the design of the regular highlander better tbh

  • @codyhuber
    @codyhuber 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I don’t feel it’s accurate to compare the middle row or rear row to a minivan in terms of space or ease of use especially if car seats are involved.

  • @jayburris6252
    @jayburris6252 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    There’s no front bumper. Won’t that spike insurance rates?

  • @jcherestal
    @jcherestal 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Considerimg my 2010 highlander has 95 sq ft of cargo space to 97 i think ill keep my current a little longer

    • @MC-qg5nu
      @MC-qg5nu 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I don't know how they rated it at 95 but it's rated 42cf vs. 57cf behind the second row is telling in how much bigger the GH is. That is a nice body style of regular highlander though.

  • @beexiong2995
    @beexiong2995 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Nearly 2 seconds faster than the last V6. And better mpg = winning

  • @m.g9282
    @m.g9282 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    “High-Linder”

    • @tinymission7821
      @tinymission7821 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Maybe he’s saying High Lender referring to the payments on it. 🤣

  • @jjakkad
    @jjakkad 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Excellent review, deserves much more views.

  • @mrclarkson3812
    @mrclarkson3812 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I would buy a V6 today if they had one!

  • @nvkulk
    @nvkulk 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Another appliance is born!

    • @allentoyokawa9068
      @allentoyokawa9068 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      another TROLL born!

    • @ozyvillanueva9277
      @ozyvillanueva9277 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@allentoyokawa9068let’s be honest tho. They’re not lying.

  • @julioc4635
    @julioc4635 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    How old is this cat?

  • @devinbiz
    @devinbiz 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    A great option, but definitely feel like it’s priced $5000-$7000 more than it should be, and creating into Lexus territory. Would be happy with a Lexus TX, except the design looks overly plasticky compared to the NX and RX

    • @mervinprone
      @mervinprone 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Creeping into Lexus territory

    • @allentoyokawa9068
      @allentoyokawa9068 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Well your WRONG, and the price is PERFECT

  • @nwezetx1
    @nwezetx1 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Works great for the Toyota family with the dad in a Sequoia TRD Pro and the mom in a Grand Highlander Platinum, with a Supra A91 as their toy.

    • @mervinprone
      @mervinprone 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      If you’re a millionaire

  • @2F4R4W4Y
    @2F4R4W4Y 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    This is the one to get for the fossil fuel/ev turnaround. Lucky for the others oil still cheap. It's clear that the transition will take longer than anticipated. Kudos to Toyota they didn't go blown out ev and hybrid the whole line-up. Wise company that's why is number one around the world.

  • @T-fire978
    @T-fire978 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

  • @DoSum4Me
    @DoSum4Me 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Man, Toyota’s are just so boring to look at, and even worse to drive in my opinion, I’m sure it’ll be reliable and that’s what people care about. Not my cup of tea tho.

  • @fnLV426
    @fnLV426 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I don't know about "Grand", they should have just made it a Capstone edition with the regular Highlander name.

  • @sofiasantana2873
    @sofiasantana2873 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I will like but I don’t have money I hope and bebelive in god’s

  • @TheRasta4ri
    @TheRasta4ri 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Nothing grand about it, 4 cylinder engines don't cut it in this application even with turbos & electric motors.
    Minimal needs a 6 cylinder.

  • @xanderunderwoods3363
    @xanderunderwoods3363 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Its sooooo ugly, but the inside is fantastic

    • @donwoodward7944
      @donwoodward7944 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Compared to the standard highlander, this vehicle is gorgeous.