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Toyota Grand Highlander First Drive Reviews

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Journalists are in Hawaii driving the Toyota Grand Highlander for the first time.

Here's an early take before the embargo gets lifted on the 30th.

"Welcome to beautiful Hawaii! This is our first-time ever in this state and the scenery is breathtaking! @toyotausa flew us out here to finally get behind the wheel of the supersized #Highlander, the 2024 #GrandHighlander! This is a new model that is NOT replacing the smaller Highlander and it has the potential to literally double total Highlander sales. The powertrain options mirror that of the current Lexus RX, which means the base engine is a 2.4L turbo gas 4-cylinder, while the Hybrid and Hybrid MAX are the electrified fuel-efficient options, with up to 362 HP and 400 lb-ft of torque on the MAX. This Ruby Flare Platinum grade represents the top of the line and you can get it with Turbo or Hybrid MAX engine under the hood. Our full review with pricing, specs, and driving impressions will post on 5/30 at 5:30pm EST. You can expect this vehicle to show up on dealer lots in July."
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It looks like first drive reviews are finally here!

AutoGuide.com

Car and Driver

MotorTrend

AutoBlog
 
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Guide Auto

Carscoops

Motor1

Forbes
 
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Edmunds

The Detroit Bureau

Gear Patrol

Torque News
 
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Driving.ca has a new review with the Grand Highlander Platinum Hybrid MAX AWD


Toyota’s (additional) foray into the three-row large crossover segment bears the hallmarks of a safe expansion plan that’s typical of Toyota: established name, proven powertrains, and recognizable styling. For proof, look at the other end of this brand’s crossover size spectrum and witness the equally-new Corolla Cross which also bears those three pillars designed to draw on the familiar — and make it better.

It is worth noting that a Grand Highlander XLE with the non-MAX hybrid powertrain is priced at $55,865, a sum more than 10 grand south of our tester yet has equivalent space for people and their stuff, is much more fuel efficient, and still has legions of amenities. If you remain satisfied after sampling its powertrain with fewer ponies in the corral (and don’t need to tow more than 3,500 pounds), it may just be the pick of this particular litter.