2024 Toyota Highlander vs. the Highlander Grand
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Posted By: Randi Payton on June 10, 2024 The 2024 Toyota Highlander remains true to its mission in the mid-size SUV category, offering various options and configurations for buyer preferences. The 2024 lineup includes the extreme sports Highlander XSE, fuel-efficient Hybrids, and the slightly larger Toyota Grand Highlander with more passenger and cargo room. The Highlander, first introduced in 2002, has faced some tough competition in the mid-size SUV class until now. This year, Toyota introduced a larger, all-new Grand Highlander, making it more attractive to families looking for a roomier three-row, fuel-efficient SUV. I recently had the opportunity to test drive the 2024 Toyota Highlander XSE and the new Grand Highlander. They share many of the same standard features, including alloy wheels, a 12.3-inch infotainment display, heated mirrors, wireless phone charging, seven USB-C ports, 13 cup holders, wireless Apple CarPlay, and Android Auto. They also have some of the latest safety and driver assist features, like adaptive cruise control, lane-keeping assist, emergency braking, pedestrian detection, automatic high-beam headlights, and more. Although the base Highlander and the Grand offer seven- or eight-seat configurations and optional captain chairs in the second row, the Grand Highlander’s wheelbase is extended an additional 6.5 inches, resulting in more comfort and cargo space. Models/Price: The regular Toyota Highlander offers nine trim levels: LE ($40,665), Hybrid LE ($42,365), LE Nightshade $43,115), XLE ($43,815), XSE (445,410), Hybrid XLE ($45,515), XLE Nightshade ($46,265), Limited ($47,920), and Hybrid Limited ($49,620). The Toyota Grand Highlander offers three trim levels: Limited, Platinum, and XLE. It has fifteen different versions, including the XLE ($44,465), XLE Hybrid ($46,065), Limited ($49,255), Limited Hybrid ($52,455), Platinum ($54,940), Limited Hybrid Max ($55,435), and Platinum Hybrid Max ($59,520). Check any car-buying site for details and prices in your area. The Highlander XSE starts with the features of the XLE and adds sport suspension, 20-inch wheels, chrome exterior trim, dual exhaust tips, exclusive sporty styling touches, and interior ambient lighting. Available features include leather seating and a larger 12.3-inch touchscreen. While the Grand has more space for up to eight adults, it has features such as a power liftgate, power-adjustable heated front seats, a 12.3-inch infotainment touchscreen, a wireless smartphone charging pad, and a suite of driver-assist safety features. Power: Both models offer gasoline and hybrid powertrains, including a 265-hp turbocharged 2.4-liter four-cylinder with either front- or all-wheel drive and an eight-speed automatic transmission. In addition, the Highlander hybrid comes with a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine and two electric motors that produce 245 horses. The top-tier Highlander Grand offers the new Hybrid Max powertrain with a turbocharged 2.4-liter electric motor generating 362 horsepower and 400 lb.-ft. of torque. The 2024 Toyota Highlander and Grand models produce a smooth and balanced ride. They are quick and sporty from stop to start. The hybrid powertrain is quiet, powerful, and efficient. In addition, the all-wheel-drive system maintains stability and traction in all road conditions. Fuel Efficiency: The MPG for the gasoline and hybrid models varies depending on the powertrain variant. For details on each model, visit the EPA website. For a complimentary subscription to my auto blog, visit www.decisivemedia.net to find updated car-buying tips and reviews on the latest new cars, SUVs, and trucks. Randi Payton, Decisive Media Network If you enjoyed this article, Join HBCU CONNECT today for similar content and opportunities via email! |
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Randi Payton
Entrepreneurial Journalism Instructor, Multimedia Training Institute University of the District of Columbia class of 1982 Member Since December 2020 |
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