Excellent SUV Toyota Quality & Resale.. not sure why this guy continues to compare to less reliable SUV’s. FYI not just families with kids prefer this vehicle. Have a leased 23 Highlander Platinum, will go for the Grand Highlander in 2 years
Awesome review! Which vehicle would you suggest for passenger space in all 3 rows, passenger comfort, and driving dynamics between - Grand Highlander, Atlas, Traverse, Enclave, Pilot, Durango, Pallisade? Thanks.
Greetings from southern Ontario Canada I really enjoyed the video looking forward to seeing this crossover here especially when the hybrid not the hybrid MAX but a regular hybrid however I'm enjoying my Toyota RAV4 PRIME and I am really enjoying this 1 😊
Hello! What do you think about Grand Highlander vs. Odyssey Touring? I normally travel with 3 adults and 1 baby or more. I love everything about the Odyssey, but there are 4 minor things I don't like. No panoramic sunroof, The interior design, two-wheel drive and Power sliding doors problems. I like both cars but what do you think which one is better?
Just when I thought I’ve made my final decision on a great Acura MDX SUV you’all double cross me by coming out with this greater Toyota Grand Highlander.
@@jml9550 A Lexus vehicle is something out of this world. The quality of craftsmanship is at another level. The Grand Waggoneer’s interior build quality felt too ‘Fordish.’
@@Cornbread-gi6kt agree with you 100%. Lexus household here. 08 RX350 AWD, 17 ES350, 24 NX350H. We buy nothing else but Lexus, well maybe a Porsche 911 in the future (retirement gift to self) :)
I'm totally sad about the Platinum not having 8 seats. I love that portobello interior. Minivans aren't our style, but I love how this one has so much leg room to grow with our family. I do vending events where I need to have all three of my kids, spouse, and a tent in the car. Pilot seats are nice, but a bench seat in the middle is a must for our needs for the next few years.
My Highlander is 8 years old and still looks/runs like new. We might replace my wife's GX 460 with this Highlander or the Lexus TX. I want to see both in person.
The TX is not a good vehicle. Looks ugly interior is not even premium. Forget calling it luxurious. It has useless tech, lacks a lot of features, no 8th seat and the powertrains are typical Lexus lackluster
I would drive it in Eco mode. I also would get the limited hybrid trim! Lots of great features plus you get the cool seats!❤ #ToyotaIsMakingGreatFamilyVehicles
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At the 20 second mark in the beginning of this video, shouldn't one be looking at the sienna rather than the regular highlander if he had a big family? This grand highlander should really be compared against the sienna in my opinion. Do you mind telling us how it stacks up against the sienna? I understand that most people think SUVs look better than minivans so let's not go there. Just a straight up honest comparison against the sienna with looks and appearance aside. Great review and a great vehicle by the way.
Although I appreciate where you’re coming from with the Sienna, some folks just don’t like minivans no matter how practical they may be. Some people just don’t like the “mom van” vibe minivans give.
Test drove this yesterday. It feels so so cheap and the ride is stiff and terrible. Doors are light weight and not heavy quality and the plastic trim on the doors is awful. Stick with highlander. Quality is far superior. Was waiting for this to decide on a Tahoe or not…. Chevy it is.
It depends If you want handling go MDX. If you want performance go MDX. But if you want decent performance and high mpg go grand Highlander If you want a touchscreen or cooled rear seats go Toyota.
Really depends on your needs. If you don't need a big third row and value driver engagement go MDX. If you do need the extra cargo space and bigger third row or value fuel economy over handling go Toyota. Both are great choices.
You are spot on about the forerunner design language. Thank you for not just comparing it to the RAV4
Excellent SUV Toyota Quality & Resale.. not sure why this guy continues to compare to less reliable SUV’s. FYI not just families with kids prefer this vehicle. Have a leased 23 Highlander Platinum, will go for the Grand Highlander in 2 years
Great video,will most definitely buy one next year, after the first year introduction.That will give Toyota time to work out the first year “bugs”.
This is the latest toyota. High lander
It should have been named the grand rav4 that's what it looks like
Awesome review! Which vehicle would you suggest for passenger space in all 3 rows, passenger comfort, and driving dynamics between - Grand Highlander, Atlas, Traverse, Enclave, Pilot, Durango, Pallisade? Thanks.
Lexus GX 550 premium+
Greetings from southern Ontario Canada I really enjoyed the video looking forward to seeing this crossover here especially when the hybrid not the hybrid MAX but a regular hybrid however I'm enjoying my Toyota RAV4 PRIME and I am really enjoying this 1 😊
Hello! What do you think about Grand Highlander vs. Odyssey Touring? I normally travel with 3 adults and 1 baby or more. I love everything about the Odyssey, but there are 4 minor things I don't like. No panoramic sunroof, The interior design, two-wheel drive and Power sliding doors problems. I like both cars but what do you think which one is better?
It's grown up RAV-4 literally. For the money XLE maybe the choice considering Platinum is pushing near $60k
XLE is “nicely equipped”, its not really a base trim
For me Hybrid Limited is the choice.
@@tinhinnh Executive Level Edition
Eco mode is also good for me
Just when I thought I’ve made my final decision on a great Acura MDX SUV you’all double cross me by coming out with this greater Toyota Grand Highlander.
Easy solution. Buy the GH too.
@@jml9550 just took a test drive of the Jeep ‘Grand Waggoneer’ and I was impressed. But, for $90k?!
@@Cornbread-gi6kt only $90K? Bought my wife a tiny Lexus NX350H at $51K . $90k is a bargain.
@@jml9550 A Lexus vehicle is something out of this world. The quality of craftsmanship is at another level. The Grand Waggoneer’s interior build quality felt too ‘Fordish.’
@@Cornbread-gi6kt agree with you 100%. Lexus household here. 08 RX350 AWD, 17 ES350, 24 NX350H. We buy nothing else but Lexus, well maybe a Porsche 911 in the future (retirement gift to self) :)
Feel about the center armrest for the driver.? Do you think it is too narrow to be comfortable for long road trips?
Can I have a Platinum hybrid with 8 seats?
Nope. 7 only.
I'm totally sad about the Platinum not having 8 seats. I love that portobello interior. Minivans aren't our style, but I love how this one has so much leg room to grow with our family. I do vending events where I need to have all three of my kids, spouse, and a tent in the car. Pilot seats are nice, but a bench seat in the middle is a must for our needs for the next few years.
Can you remove the 2nd row captain's chairs?
I did not hear anybody talking about the spare tires.Are they come with full spares or a small one?
I would had loved to see the night interior ambient lights. No one does that like it’s not interesting.
Great review. Does this model (regular gas platinum) comes with bench seating?
No bench seating in the upper trim levels. 7 passenger only.
My Highlander is 8 years old and still looks/runs like new. We might replace my wife's GX 460 with this Highlander or the Lexus TX. I want to see both in person.
If you can afford it, I don’t see a reason why you wouldn’t go for the TX over the GH.
The TX is not a good vehicle. Looks ugly interior is not even premium. Forget calling it luxurious. It has useless tech, lacks a lot of features, no 8th seat and the powertrains are typical Lexus lackluster
Jurassic park theme 🦖🤣🤣
Where do you see the car in person?
I would drive it in Eco mode. I also would get the limited hybrid trim! Lots of great features plus you get the cool seats!❤ #ToyotaIsMakingGreatFamilyVehicles
But its only FWD
@@MrTeslaX It comes in front wheel drive and all wheel drive. Both as a 2.5 L hybrid, and the 2.4 L turbo four-cylinder.
I would buy one but then I would always be nominated to be the carpool driver !! 😳😳
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At the 20 second mark in the beginning of this video, shouldn't one be looking at the sienna rather than the regular highlander if he had a big family? This grand highlander should really be compared against the sienna in my opinion. Do you mind telling us how it stacks up against the sienna? I understand that most people think SUVs look better than minivans so let's not go there. Just a straight up honest comparison against the sienna with looks and appearance aside. Great review and a great vehicle by the way.
Although I appreciate where you’re coming from with the Sienna, some folks just don’t like minivans no matter how practical they may be. Some people just don’t like the “mom van” vibe minivans give.
Sienna nowadays can’t even get LE below 40k
I m going to buy this luxurious SUV on my retirement which is 20 years later form now 😂😂
I enjoyed watching the Video. Much bigger than the European Model but very stylish 😊
I wonder if this will cause Honda to come out with a Hybrid Pilot.
Test drove this yesterday. It feels so so cheap and the ride is stiff and terrible. Doors are light weight and not heavy quality and the plastic trim on the doors is awful. Stick with highlander. Quality is far superior. Was waiting for this to decide on a Tahoe or not…. Chevy it is.
You mean stick with the regular Highlander and not the grand?
@@mauriciorico397 right! The regular Highlander is far nicer.
Too expensive for our budget
true its crazy how car prices are getting out of hand this shouldn't be more than 40k 60k no thank you
Couldn’t afford a new Toyota.. Bought 3 year old Lexus RX instead 😊
@@RK-hv2dh That’s what we do too. We buy a 2-3 year lease return. Heck let someone else take the hard depreciation.
@@adamotak5145welcome to the new world
Wait a few years, used GH will be in the $40K range.
A car review with no mention of the ride quality? Silly
I drive my xle in eco mode.
Let’s never use the phrase creature comfort again
i pay $35k
He keeps saying the size of the vehicle is it the size of a suburban
MDX or Grand Highlander?
It depends
If you want handling go MDX. If you want performance go MDX. But if you want decent performance and high mpg go grand Highlander
If you want a touchscreen or cooled rear seats go Toyota.
Really depends on your needs. If you don't need a big third row and value driver engagement go MDX. If you do need the extra cargo space and bigger third row or value fuel economy over handling go Toyota. Both are great choices.
Buy both. type S for me and GH Plat for the wife😊
Get the V6 while you still can
@@naveenthemachinebuy grand highlander in every situation !!
Just a Rav4 on steroids
4Runner no it looks more like a bigger Rav 4
Toyota is Confusing the market!
Its just a sized up 4 runner, its my impression. Looking old already.
I think the vehicle design is not very good looking to put it mildly. I'm sure it a good three row SUV but some one should fire Toyota design guy.
Fluffy talk, but a weak problematic engine, get the Honda pilot
U have zero knowledge
The max is not really needed for extra 5k.... and not very sooth.
Eco mode is also good for me