Toyota Grand Highlander | For People Who Need it Big
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 29 มิ.ย. 2024
- We do a first drive review on the new 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander SUV, which blends full-size SUV with minivan features. We discuss some of the engineering highlights, the pros and cons, and who the vehicle is designed for. In a crowded marketplace, the others to consider are Honda Pilot, Kia Telluride, Mazda CX90, Volvo XC90, and Acura MDX.
#cars #toyota #family
Index:
00:00 Intro and Technical Side
3:03 Interior and Exterior Impressions
7:50 Driving Impressions
11:40 Final Thoughts and Pros and Cons - ยานยนต์และพาหนะ
My wife's boyfriend will love this.
He’s right, I do.
@@bigchimpin4215😳😳
He said his wife's bf will love it lo.
So will your girlfriend.
He does
glad toyota came out with this i was really struggling to get all my wife’s boyfriends kids around
Does your wife's bull force you to sit in the 3rd row seat?
I live for this channel and it's community's running cuckoldry joke
Put your wife birth control in her coffee every day and bring it to her in bed. 17 years and still works ..
@@pavu8469 what do you mean ‘joke’?
@@pavu8469 How dare you call someone’s preferred lifestyle choice a joke?!
should be called Toyota grand mystery because good luck ever finding one 😎
Hybrid max about to be harder to find than trying to mine diamonds with your own two hands
You’d have better luck panning for gold, than finding enough lithium to build one of these oversized monstrosities.
It will be relatively easy to find base-to-mid-range models, as long as you don't mind them in black/white/grey with black interiors. But a red or blue Limited or Platinum with the beige interior? Good luck.
My wife’s boyfriend tells me she’s cavernous just like the new generation grand highlander
You should take credit for that as Mark and Jack do promoting hybrids because they are on Toyota's dole to promote them.
@@lukewalker1051 Luke, this isn't even the first time on this thread that you've slandered Mark as a payola-taking shill, all with precisely zero evidence. Where are your ethical credentials to trash others like this?
Booo
I don't understand how you guys don't have over a million subscribers?? I get excited when I see something... anything from ya.
For a new "regular" car, this has one of the best interiors (in terms of layout, material choices and design). Before you jump on me, let me clarify. I know it isn't "premium", that's not what I meant. This new interior has buttons for the things most people want (HVAC, radio, drive controls), large screen(s) for ease of use, nice trim materials with no gloss black and even a few color options for the "leathers". Some new vehicles seem to be over styled just for the sake of doing it, or they are plastered in gloss black (which looks like crap in one month). It looks like anyone could get in this vehicle and either know how to use it right away and if there is a learning curve, it's minimal at best. Toyota's interiors are never "flashy", they are functional. You can buy one, use it for 10 years, and it still looks good and works 10 years later.
I myself like “regular” car reviews.
Wonder what’s on the lot at Kunkleman Chevrolet (Buick GMC Oldsmobile Nissan) (across from the Arby’s).
They know where you live !
Going to Rinaldi/Kline’s sister’s wedding? They think it’s a good idea if you go.
I agree. The simple layout has everything you’d want and need.
Timeless
@@atmartens yeah, just like an iphone , they designed just simple design not an exaggerated design, they even designed the UI (User interface) which also looks simple, practical and functional, unlike Android, which sometimes has a design (both in shape and UI) that is excessive, there are even a lot of gimmicks, so in these 10 years, people have always comfortable with iphone design
@@lightshunshine3861 gesture based navigation on ios is stupid
I hope Chris is a new hire and that means the channel is not only sticking around but expanding!
I think he's been driving the cars in some of the intro footage of some SG videos if I'm not mistaken. Glad to see him being brought on camera in a speaking capacity!
definitely still too nervous, said like about 5 times in the first sentence.
@@bradhaines3142 I doubt I would do any better
Combining "first look" with driving impression is very nice. This is more more practical information than just a first look and later a drive.
Sometimes, not everything has to be the fastest, flashiest, head-turning thing on the road.
This is that vehicle you get in your early 40s as your kids are just about in the 6th grade and starting to play scholastic sports. It's the vehicle immediately before the mid-life crisis kicks in.
40s? Damn.
My midlife crisis came early.
And it came hard.
they just said, "worst body control" it means horrible driving dynamics
It’s also the car you get when you need a family hauler/winter beater to pair with the luxury/sports car.
Tbh having this as a daily then an m4/911 would be a terrific set-up for most folks
@@JohnDoe-my5ip any one who loves cars, loves driving, knows cars, is a car enthusiast would never get a appliance like this. even for daily. it makes life less enjoyable during hours of daily commute. People who love this
Nice how the A/C controls are a matte black material and not the same glossy black plastic as the surround. The optics are a little weird imo, but I think it’s nice that the buttons won’t scratch up as much
one of the BEST review video that I have watched. Great Job!!!
Love this review. Really like what I have seen and heard thus far. I will be looking out for updates for this 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander.
Would really be cool if you could give Gold standard and price and then speak to value and gaps of vehicle you're reviewing. Outstanding review!
I d still get Sienna over this (dreaming of the time when you can actually buy one at msrp without waiting for a year)
Sienna is a total slug with the hybrid 4. It needs the Hybrid max 360 HP to haul its fat ass.....
@@christopherwarsh but then u have to ship it over for the other 48 state people :(
@@ShaiyanHossain 49 states. Alaska ain't in Hawaii, either.
@@christopherwarsh loooool nice joke
The infotainment controls sound perfect. Other manufacturers, please follow this!
You're getting sick because Jack can't leave the Vette driving style behind. You don't hike in dress shoes. Being surprised it doesn't go well is entirely on you.
This is the best review I've seen on this vehicle, wonderful job! 👍
Exceptionally Well Done.
Thank you.
These are the car and driver reviewers. Obsessed with performance details and comparing it to sports cars always. Good to see they noted its use, basically an suv thats like a minivan people hauler thats it. Its not meant to be a road racer.
Greetings from southern Ontario Canada I really enjoyed the video
Good, straightforward, useful review. It actually turned out to better than I expected. Outside of the drawback of taller ride height, this is definitely a good choice of vehicle for people who really should be buying a minivan, but are turned away by the stigma of being a minivan owner.
Definitely not a fan of that gigantic grille. It’s a variation of Lexus ugly…
and unless you needed 362hp or to tow something (which most people in this segment arent doing), the minivan is still better
How is the taller ride height a drawback. That is literally one of the most significant reasons people buy crossovers. And honestly I don't blame them. A simple hill can block your view and makes a turn dangerous in a sedan these days. They keep making them lower and "sportier" for shits and giggles.
@@baronvonjo1929 The fact that everyones locked in an arms race of getting a tall vehicle to see over everyone else's overweight vehicle is one drawback. Another drawback is compromised handling when not going directly straight. Though I understand there are pros to the ride height like back and knee comfort, especially when it feels like all sedans are basically on the ground
@@frafraplanner9277 Eh this is nothing new. I have had a sedan and loved it. But you really can't even see because of obstacles besides other cars on the road. The orginal cars were tall like crossovers. We really are just returning to the norm. Sedans as we know we're the fad I guess.
Handling? Have consumers ever cared about handling? Even when sedans ruled the market most of them would never be thought of as great handling cars and that was not a selling point. Handling when buying a new car is rarely a consideration.
Please review it compared to a Sienna
I’m not sold on Chris you guys.
Neither am I. Is he employed as cameraman?
@@BlameGamerOfficial I hope so
Another 10/10 video
Nice quick first look video! Grand Highlander’s chassis and suspension engineering makes me consider the competitors with more focus on body control. Watching that secondary body movement in the GH as Jack and Chris take it on the scenic roads makes me feel ill. I’d love to see and hear your take on Mazda’s approach in the new cx-90 and especially the cx-90 phev, with your thorough explanation of chassis dynamics and what the kinematic posture control does! Is that video coming?!
Can't wait for the Lexus TX. Hopefully it keeps the physical controls
A Lexus Texas? no way... Alexis Texas.
Everything will be voice command
@@KevZJ Alexis can hold many passengers too
Everything will be in the touchscreen
Look at the interior pics of the TX
I really like the Hybrid Max!! Only addition that I'd like see is a Prime version. 45 - 50 mile range on all electric would suffice.
Great vid gents 🍻
Great review. Looks like it’ll be a huge success now that it’s bigger. Can’t wait for it to best seller in the segment.
It's actually already a major success in it's now smaller (than GHL) "regular" form. But, this should still satisfy those needing it to be more of everything.
Not worried about body control, got a set of Fortune Auto Dreadnaughts being built as I type this.
Big buttons for my big man hands!
That said I really like the interior. Thanks!
Love the interior, knobs, buttons, switches, non-shiny surfaces, and the integrated tachos, not a flippin tablet
Hey guys, as normal you’ve completed a thorough, informative, and great review. I’d only ask that when you’re talking about space with seats down or up, you give the actual numbers as well as a reference vehicle if possible. Like saying 61 cubic ft as compared to Suburban with XX cubic feet. Perhaps the Suburban is a stretch, but maybe a segment leader or competitor. Thanks for the level of thought that you put into these reviews regardless.
Can’t believe I am going to say this but, wow I like this. We moved my parents in with us and it is VERY hard to find a rig to accommodate my dad. He can’t get in the minivans due to his knees and ankles. We currently have an infinity qx60, which was one of about 4 vehicles that he could get in.
I walked out came back to Chris and I thought Mark got a hair transplant 🤣
Nice quick review though looking forward to the in depth review. Is there any plan for the Mazda CX-90 review? Definitely looking forward to your review on that!
Yes, we put it off because our press car was problematic. We have another one in a few weeks and its a deep dive. Like an hour long.
@@savagegeese great. I drove it and really liked it. But 30 minutes of driving it was not enough. Looking forward to your in depth review and see what flaws you'l find. I'm sure there is/are.
The white model with the chrome wheels is beautiful. I love the strong yet simple design of this thing. This is Toyota best looking large front grill.
Still amazed every time I see this land yatch crawling between traffic. Absurdly huge...
I miss mark on the drive!!! Sorry you got burned out, that said can't wait for your return.
Glad you guys got here. Fingers crossed the CX-90 is next.
Excellent vehicle I just released in 2023 Highlander platinum I want my lease is up in two years I’m going for the grand highlander Toyota makes the best quality!!!!!
Portland, JAMAICA in the Building!!! 🇯🇲👑🔥💥🌟⭐💯💎
great review as always.
This may be the best Toyota since the 90's I really enjoy the fact that you guys point out how usable something is and how practical physical switches are. I feel the same exact way about cars. Make it nice but make it usable and intuitive.
Best toyota with crappy engine
@@yournightmare9999 doesn't that remain to be seen?
The best Toyota is the 4Runner.
@user-tb7rn1il3q nope the best one is definitely the Highlander cause it scored higher in reliability than the 4 runner did even though both are reliable vehicles and have different purposes for each buyer.
Make sure you hold on to your bullion collection in the corners, Jack.
Good review
great combination for larger families. Awesome. So happy about the physical buttons and the focus on reliability
WOW They put buttons back!! I know! it sound silly but really, this is awesome
As much as I dislike the concept of this I actually like the design. It's a more grown up RAV4. They need to migrate it downstream to the Highlander and the Corolla Cross, in my opinion.
I wish they would just call the corolla cross the matrix... thats what it was back in the day. It was a compact wagon of a corolla
It reminds me of their early 2000s lexus suvs. Except more modern and bigger. I think they nailed the design
Great review per usual. Interesting choice in the 3 row SUV segment. Toyota might have a winner. As a former highlander owner, the 3rd row isn’t very usable and smaller overall. Everything else was fine for the segment. My telluride had a very usable 3rd row but daily fuel economy wasn’t great (19-20 mpg for non-highway), plus I thought the ride wasn’t very smooth (5-10 hour road trips). This vehicle might have Telluride practicality with Highlander smoothness. The VW Atlas will become irrelevant in this segment. I’m curious to see if Lexus produces a model on this platform, which could become a far more pragmatic alternative to the X7 or GLS
Mine will arrive next week I have the first grand highlander hybrid hitting Utah
I really like this music you got in the intros, like I'm shopping for my next car in Gran Turismo.
Thankful Mark was in this video. Created a good pros and cons as Jack and Chris did not offer much useful information to people who may consider this.
It should sell well. They didn't go for the semi-lux look of CX-90 or Telluride/Pallisade. They kept it very RAV-4/Highlander like. There's some level of a "deluxe" vehicle, but it's really huge inside and should be reliable. Now, they have to make enough for demand and not charge way over the MSRP.
I like all the physical buttons and controls. Hopefully others will "steal" this design. Now that they've made a respectably-sized 3 row SUV, I wish they would take the third row out of the regular Highlander and make it strictly two rows with more cargo capacity.
You don't have to use a third row, and that extra capacity is there... Along with having the third row available for occasional use. But, I get the idea of a Passport-like version that is a dedicated two row, but is still usefully bigger than nicer than a RAV4. Perhaps the next Highlander should be optional third-row like the first-gen was, so if you truly don't want it "under any circumstances" you're not paying extra dollars or weight penalty.
Coming from minivans, I've had a crush on the Telluride for a while and really like the look of the new Palisade. But, I've done enough research to be a little weary of reliability, especially since we tend to beat up our cars. I have high hopes for this Grand Highlander, because our experience with the Sienna (and other Toyotas in the past) has been stellar. Very reliable, no major problems outside of the usual, and they took a beating from kids and aggressive drivers. 😄 If this falls in the same price point as the Kia and Hyundai (and availability isn't crazy), I could see us getting this one. Not as flashy on the outside as the Palisade, but I'm willing to give up some style for substance.
We had two Telluride. Don't buy one, rolling the dice with overall reliability and quality.
@@user-yx4on8hx4wwhat happened?
I know people who love their telluride and palisade
"A foot pound is a unit of energy, not to be confused with the pound foot, which is a measure of torque. The foot pound is a measure of a pound of force applied over one foot. This unit is rarely used now." You seem to be using it incorrectly in every video :)
Thank you for this review. We have the Subaru Ascent and keep having low RPM bucking issues with the E-CVT. I am curious how the Toyota Grand Highlander stacks up against the Subie. They look very similar in all dimensions. I am keeping a serious eye on it and considering trading from Ascent to Grand Highlander. Waiting the full review.
That intro song was smoooooth, I was expecting Barry White to come in on the fifth bar
I’m glad they came out with a very functional 3 row suv finally in the midsize which is basically large size class now. The older highlanders were horrendous for 3rd row if it wasn’t a child back there if you could fit and have actual cargo capacity. Why come out with a family car with no cargo space automatically have to get a box make zero sense. I thought this may have been the one for us since we’re gonna be needing a new bigger suv but since you said it’s a bobble head machine I don’t think I can handle that driving to work everyday on our rough and bobbly road we have here in mid Tn. I guess it’s a pilot or pathfinder, but really wanted the limited hybridmax option. We’ll drive it and give it a chance though. I can see the 20k over adm now at the dealer.
Mark, you should compare this with the new Honda Pilot and the Nissan Pathfinder , now the GHL truly competes with these two in terms of space and passenger comfort. Ofcourse the popular Kia / Hyundai twins and Atlas too. Toyota finally gave the Highlander that should have been what this is all along. That would be a wonderful comparison.
I agree! Im sure they will when they get their hands on it. This is the only channel i can count on a brutally honest review! Most channels massage the conversation i hate that.. most will not even use the adaptive cruise to give us an idea of how it works good or bad...but i looking forward to THEIR (REAL REVIEW)
An appliance?!!! Wow! lol
V6 will be sadly missed
That's true so now only 4runner or cx90
Yeah, that's kind of what I'm worried about. I've got a 2011 Sienna with the V6 and love it. Contrast that with the Odyssey we have with the V4, it's a slug. It's nice to have at least some power that's ready to go when working your way into traffic.
My vehicle at work is the last Gen Highlander Hybrid and I can concur it handles like a boat. It flops all over itself in even mundane maneuvers. It’s like a 1970’s Lincoln.
I really expect you can do soon a deep review of the new Mazda CX90 and compare it with this new HL.
Thank you SG! Best in the Biz
Mahalo for the Hawaii Five O Easter egg.
For the full review, definitely interested in a comparo to the CX-90
CX90 is better
@@mmr0221 oh thanks then nevermind ;)
Toyota is the KING of hybrids and minivans ❤ It's a good looking people hauler 😮
The Death of V6 means death of the smoother refined experience of driving and reliability.
Not really. This isn't 1983.
For size queens...
Big Shirley's. 😂
The rolling body movement on a semi curved road, explained as “a small boat on rougher seas” makes me question the whole thing.
Hi guys... good review. Just wanted to comment on the floaty ride that was brought up on your road test. Question... does the sport mode drive select stiffen the suspension enough to reduce that feeling, or is that only for throttle response? Thx!
I'm going to bet there is no adjustable suspension. They most likely would have mentioned it had that been the case. It'll just be messing with the throttle.
My only issue is the softness of the ride… I had a ‘14 Highlander before my ‘17 Pilot and my kids always complained of being car sick. Never had a car sick complain in the Pilot. I think I’ll be getting a ‘24 or ‘25 Pilot next year, but the Grand H does look really good inside and out.
I would totally buy one of these, but I don't want to pay a grand market adjustment. I've actually seen some dealers charging 10k over MSRP.
That's one of the worst things about considering any Toyota vehicle. I live in the Dallas area and every dealer here tacks on useless options and other crap. Even if you order it from the factory they will tell you they "have to" add LoJack, nitrogen, window VIN etching, "paint sealant", etc. for several thousand dollars. It's obnoxious and infuriating, like TX Toyota dealers are stuck in the 1980's.
The real question is : Wii there be inventory or are you going to have to play the wait forever game and maybe you will have a chance to buy one without any mark-ups or addon's ?
My guess is long wait games on Hybrids
@@savagegeese Toyota hybrids are novelty vehicles until or unless they can actually figure out how to build them. Waiting times of over a year just for a normal car like a Sienna or Prius is a ridiculous situation that should be brought up in every review of any new Toyota, because they're just not vehicles you can realistically recommend to most people as long as it's like this.
@@anAmishGuy Thanks for clarifying what is meant by 'impossible to find,' I was thinking 6 mos maybe, but over 1 year is ridiculous
Does the grand highlander reclassify the Highlander vs the sorento?
Don't know.... I have a Sienna 2022...have to say I love it
Love the Sienna, especially the XSE trim. for my money though. GH platinum for sure.
This car starts above 100k usd in the Netherlands you guys have it good
"What do you think?"
"It makes me seasick and has a ton of places to plug stuff in." ... That's not a ringing endorsement. We aren't reviewing an UPS or a cube tap. It's a motor vehicle. "I can chose where I plug in my phone." Yeah, um.
Bigger everything but the Engine! Winning Strategy for sure!
That's true especially 2.4 turbo this engine 2.4 have oil consumption before and now with turbo in big suvs should be nice ticking bomb
This will dominate its category.
cant wait fir regular highlander to come out. hoping for toned down design and updated interior. needs heated rear seats as stand alone option like the new prius.
It doesn't "need" it it's a price point vehicle after all.
Final thoughts, while sitting in the BMW X7
I just want a Grand Yaris.
The review only left 1 question unanswered.
Love the sunglasses, Chris. What are they?
At your full review, would like to hear you talk about how this compare to a grand Cherokee.
I wish Toyota brought more models like this to the UK. We don’t even get the highlander anymore
Where would you park this? No standard parking spot would fit it. Also it would barely fit the roads.
@@MrDzala They sell the full size Range Rover and Merc Gls & BMW X7 here so I think a Highlander would be fine.
UK isn't Japan, Dzala.
I wish my wife and I knew this vehicle was soon to be released when we bought our 2023 highlander xse in the beginning of February 😑 we had a 2022 rav4 xle which we loved, but we were having a 3rd child, so now we needed a vehicle with a third row. That being said, we do love the standard highlander xse. Surprisingly, I've been able to average nearly 35mpg combined city/hwy on my daily work commute, which really isn't bad since ours isn't even the hybrid engine.
Realistically, it might not have mattered, since it’s probably gonna be the better part of a year before you’ll actually be able to get one.
@@captainvector very true
can we please get a review on the new prius/prius prime! You guys have the best reviews and I want to hear what you have to say about it.
Friday
Real big real big 😉
Was looking forward to this coming from an Acura RDX A-Spec….but with the bad body control, no thank you! Might just get an MDX Type S.
Why would you be looking at this and complain about body control. That should be obvious. This thing is huge.
@@baronvonjo1929 Why would it be obvious? Have you driven it? We are all here to hear first hand on how it handles.
I really love the look of it 👌
The interior is great. Finally no gimics.
I really like it. I’ve always wanted the new Highlander to look like a larger RAV4, and this ticks a lot of boxes. But, the wobbly suspension is disappointing.
Jack's facial expression at the end ☹️ 🤣
Wife’s boyfriend entry statement and the way the guy was loading up was priceless timing 😅
It looks like a giant RAV4.
Pretty exciting Toyota.
It looks better than any new luxury SUV and it will cost you 1/10th the money over 5 years and still be worth something on the used market.
It’s like a giant advertisement for condoms
It's so funny hearing you explain that SUVs can be hard for old people to climb into. They are the epitome of the convenience move away from conventional cars where old people would complain they are so difficult to get in and more so out of. Now the trend has overshot the mark the other way? The throne becomes hard to climb?
Who will be the first manufacturer bold enough to release a minivan "savagegeese edition"?
its all about the image of being higher up than peasants. i love staring down on people struggling to climb in and out of crossovers like this as i effortlessly glide in and out of our sienna