Engineering:Toyota Grand Highlander

Short description: Mid-size crossover SUV

Toyota Grand Highlander
2024 Toyota Grand Highlander Limited (US)
Overview
Manufacturer	Toyota
Production	August 2023 – present
Model years	2024–present
Assembly	United States: Princeton, Indiana (TMMI)
Body and chassis
Class	Mid-size crossover SUV
Body style	5-door SUV
Layout	Front-engine, front-wheel-drive Front-engine, all-wheel-drive
Platform	TNGA: GA-K
Chassis	Unibody
Related	Lexus TX Toyota Century (G70) Toyota Highlander (XU70) Lexus RX (ALA10/ALH10) Toyota Crown (S235) Toyota Sienna (XL40)
Powertrain
Engine	Gasoline: 2.4 L T24A-FTS turbo I4 (TASA10/15) Gasoline hybrid: 2.5 L A25A-FXS I4 (Hybrid, AASH10/15) 2.4 L T24A-FTS turbo I4 (Hybrid MAX, TASH15)
Power output	265 hp (198 kW; 269 PS) (Gas) 245 hp (183 kW; 248 PS) (Hybrid, combined) 362 hp (270 kW; 367 PS) (Hybrid MAX, combined)
Transmission	8-speed UA80F "Direct Shift" ECTi automatic (Gas) eCVT with sequential shift mode (Hybrid) 6-speed "Direct Shift-6AT" automatic + "eAxle" (Hybrid MAX)
Hybrid drivetrain	Power-split (Hybrid) Parallel (Hybrid MAX)
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,950 mm (116.1 in)
Length	201.4 in (5,116 mm)
Width	78.3 in (1,989 mm)
Height	70.1 in (1,781 mm)
|uk|Kerb|Curb}} weight	4,300–4,920 lb (1,950–2,232 kg)

The Toyota Grand Highlander is a mid-size crossover SUV with three-row seating produced by Toyota since 2023. The Grand Highlander was introduced for the North American market on February 8, 2023. While sharing the nameplate and the GA-K platform with the regular Highlander, the Grand Highlander is longer, taller, and wider, and features entirely different exterior and interior styling.

In the North American market, the Grand Highlander is positioned between the smaller Highlander and the larger Tundra-based Sequoia. It is available in five grade levels: XLE, Limited, and Platinum since 2023, Nightshade since 2024, and LE starting in 2025. The Lexus equivalent is known as the Lexus TX, and is also exclusive to North America.

Trim levels

Rear view

Grand Highlander trim specifications

Engine (Trans) Trim	Gas (8sp. auto)	Hybrid (eCVT)	Hybrid MAX (6sp. auto)
LE	Yes	Yes	No
XLE	Yes	Yes	No
Limited	Yes	Yes	Yes
Nightshade	No	Yes	No
Platinum	Yes	No	Yes

Powertrain

The Grand Highlander exclusively uses four-cylinder powertrains. The gas models use the turbocharged 2.4-liter T24A-FTS engine producing up to 265 hp (198 kW; 269 PS) and 310 lb⋅ft (420 N⋅m) of torque. The 2.5-liter hybrid powertrain from the regular Highlander, using the naturally-aspirated 2.5-liter A25A-FXS engine, is available on LE, XLE, and Limited and standard on Nightshade; it is advertised for a maximum of 245 hp (183 kW; 248 PS) combined. Also available is a turbocharged hybrid powertrain from the Crown Crossover, marketed as "Hybrid MAX," which pairs electric motors with the T24A-FTS. Hybrid MAX is available on Limited and Platinum.

The gas and Hybrid MAX models have a 5,000 lb (2,268 kg) towing capacity, while the Hybrid models are rated to tow 3,500 lb (1,588 kg).

Grand Highlander powertrains

Model Spec		Gas T24A-FTS		Hybrid A25A-FXS		Hybrid MAX T24A-FTS
		Power	Torque	Power	Torque	Power	Torque
Output	Combined, net	265 hp (198 kW)	310 lb⋅ft (420 N⋅m)	245 hp (183 kW)	177 lb⋅ft (240 N⋅m)	362 hp (270 kW)	400 lb⋅ft (540 N⋅m)
	Gasoline engine	265 hp (198 kW) at 6000	310 lb⋅ft (420 N⋅m) at 1700-3600	186 hp (139 kW) at 6000	175 lb⋅ft (237 N⋅m) at 3600–5200	271 hp (202 kW) at 6000	339 lb⋅ft (460 N⋅m) at 2000–3000
	Electric motor, front	—	—	88 kW (118 hp)	149 lb⋅ft (202 N⋅m)	61 kW (82 hp)	215.4 lb⋅ft (292.0 N⋅m)
	Electric motor, rear	—	—	40 kW (54 hp)	89 lb⋅ft (121 N⋅m)	58.6 kW (79 hp)	124 lb⋅ft (168 N⋅m)

Safety

The 2024 model year Grand Highlander was not awarded by the IIHS, as it did not receive a Good rating in the driver-side small overlap front crash test to be qualified for a safety award.

IIHS scores (2024)

Small overlap front	Acceptable
Moderate overlap front (original test)	Good
Side (updated test)	Good
Headlights (varies by trim/option)	Acceptable
Front crash prevention: vehicle-to-pedestrian	Good
Child seat anchors (LATCH) ease of use	Good

Model year changes

In 2024, for the 2025 model year, two new trims were introduced: a low-cost LE trim slotting below the XLE trim, and a Hybrid Nightshade trim with the same feature profile as the Limited trim, blacked-out elements such as 20-inch alloy rims and mirror caps, and the 2.5-liter hybrid powertrain featured on the Hybrid XLE and Limited trims.

As standard equipment, the LE trim receives features such as 8-passenger seating with 2nd-row bench seats, a power liftgate, a 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system, and heated outer mirrors with blind spot monitors. It is available with either the 2.4-liter turbocharged engine or the 2.5-liter hybrid powertrain.

Sales

Year	United States		Canada
	Overall	Hybrid
2023	48,036	11,986	4,383
2024	71,721	26,119

See also

• List of Toyota vehicles

External links

• Official website