Fuel-Sipping Behemoth - 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid Road Test

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  • Опубликовано: 19 июл 2024
  • #Toyota #grandhighlander #hybrid
    Toyota's newest large 3-row #crossover is the Grand Highlander. Here I test out the impressive capabilities of the hybrid powertrain in beautiful Kona, Hawaii.
    The 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander is
    hitting dealerships this summer as the latest and greatest addition to the successful SUV lineup for
    Toyota. Available in three powertrains across three grades: the well-balanced 2.4L turbo gas
    engine, the efficient 2.5L hybrid and the ultimate performance-seeking, 362 horsepower Hybrid
    MAX, the Grand Highlander is perfectly packaged for the road trip ahead.
    Designed by Calty Design Studios and exclusively assembled at the Toyota Motor Manufacturing
    plant in Princeton, Indiana, the 2024 Grand Highlander will have a starting MSRP of $43,070 for the
    gas engine models, $44,670 for the hybrid and $54,040 for the Hybrid MAX powertrain when it hits
    dealerships this Summer.
    “Grand Highlander will serve as the ultimate tool that can take our customers anywhere from the
    school pick-up line to the ultimate long-weekend road trip,” said Lisa Materazzo, Group Vice
    President of Toyota Marketing. “We’ve sold over 3.3 million Highlanders in the U.S. and developed
    a loyal customer base in the process - and we think customers will give Grand Highlander similar
    praise when it comes to dealerships this Summer.”
    As part of Toyota’s diverse approach to its carbon neutrality goals, Grand Highlander Hybrid and
    Hybrid MAX are two additional products that support Toyota’s effort to reach a “Beyond Zero”
    future. Beyond Zero is Toyota’s vision to reach carbon neutrality with products, services, and
    operations; and find new ways to make a positive impact on the planet and society.
    Toyota is demonstrating its commitment to reducing carbon emissions by providing 15 electrified
    vehicles for customers to choose from, including 11 hybrid models, two plug-in hybrid models, the
    bZ4X battery electric vehicle, and the zero-emission hydrogen fuel cell electric Mirai (currently
    available in California). Toyota currently offers more low and zero emissions vehicles than any
    other automaker to give customers the most choice to reduce their carbon footprint.
    Three Powertrains Across Three Grades
    When it comes to deciding between performance or efficiency, Toyota offers both in the first-ever
    Grand Highlander. The gas engine has 265 horsepower and a 0-60 time of 7.5 seconds; the hybrid
    powertrain has 243 horsepower and a 0-60 time of 8.6 seconds; and last, but certainly not least,
    the Hybrid MAX powertrain makes Grand Highlander the most powerful Midsize SUV Toyota has
    ever built, with an impressive performance off the line thanks to 362-horsepower, 400 pound feet
    of torque and a 0-60 time of 6.3 seconds. The Hybrid MAX powertrain also has 5,000 lbs. of towing
    capacity.
    As far as efficiency goes, the gas powertrain has an EPA-estimated 24 combined MPG for XLE
    FWD; the hybrid an EPA-estimated 36 combined MPG for the XLE FWD and the HYBRID MAX with
    an EPA-estimated 27 combined MPG.
    All three powertrains come with three Drive Modes (Sport, Eco, Normal) to make driving more
    engaging - while Multi-Terrain Select with three modes (Mud & Sand, Rock & Dirt, Snow) is offered
    on the gas AWD and Hybrid MAX powertrains for even more on and off-road capability.
    00:00 - XLE Exterior
    02:02 - Cargo
    02:49 - Powertrain
    03:18 - Interior
    05:47 - Driving Impressions
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  • @KirkKreifels
    @KirkKreifels  Год назад +16

    Quick Update:
    Pano roof is standard on Platinum grade. The XLE and Limited grade options include a bench seat and Panoramic Moonroof - while the Limited grade adds the option of a Panoramic View Monitor.
    I hope parking sensors are an available option for XLE but I don't have an online builder available yet and there's nothing mentioned in the press release. Cheers!

    • @R56Cooper
      @R56Cooper Год назад +1

      Hi Kirk! How much will the pano roof option be with the XLE Grand Highlander? Great to see Toyota offers this for their base model vs the new Pilot.

    • @chezzyperson3339
      @chezzyperson3339 Год назад +1

      @@R56Cooper Pilot is compared to Highlander LE

    • @R56Cooper
      @R56Cooper Год назад +1

      @@chezzyperson3339got it! Ahhh so they are releasing a Grand Highlander LE!! This is exciting...!

    • @chezzyperson3339
      @chezzyperson3339 Год назад

      @@R56Cooper no they arn’t

    • @andrewsworkshop
      @andrewsworkshop Год назад +1

      It's $1,350 to add pano roof on xle or limited. This is per Toyota's build feature

  • @notsodelusional
    @notsodelusional Год назад +28

    Toyota hit a home run with the GH with all three engine options! They’re going to sell a lot of these. Hopefully, Toyota will make enough hybrid models to respond to consumer demand.

    • @chezzyperson3339
      @chezzyperson3339 Год назад +4

      It will outsell the Sienna quickly in a year

    • @notsodelusional
      @notsodelusional Год назад +4

      @@chezzyperson3339 Maybe, but Siennas are underproduced. There is a lot of pent of demand. I hope Toyota can overall increase production of all hybrid models.
      I would add that minivans are quite different in terms of class. I think the normal Highlander will lose the most sales because of the GH.

    • @chezzyperson3339
      @chezzyperson3339 Год назад +1

      @@notsodelusional so only people who want affordable three row SUVs want the Highlander might as well strip it to L and LE trims if that’s the case

    • @tomchan2559
      @tomchan2559 Год назад +3

      @@chezzyperson3339 Toyota delibrately producing less Sienna and force customers to buy the GH.

    • @dadoo985
      @dadoo985 Год назад +1

      How's mpg? I wanted Tacoma Limited but won't b available until 2024 Spring

  • @MYLIFEISLEGENDARY936.
    @MYLIFEISLEGENDARY936. Год назад +21

    Grand highlander is just getting better and better .class leader with no problem .👑👑

  • @ianpobanz12
    @ianpobanz12 Год назад +29

    34-35mpg!! For AWD and up to 37 for fwd that's pretty impressive for such a big vehicle!

    • @chezzyperson3339
      @chezzyperson3339 Год назад +2

      Honestly I’m not surprised because regular Highlander gets 36 MPG so if this is little bigger I expect a 2 MPG drop but I guess other manufactures are just too scared to compete with Highlander and GrandHighlander hybrid but if they did they would actually gain sales

    • @jml9550
      @jml9550 Год назад

      @@chezzyperson3339 which other big SUV gets 35MPG combined?

    • @chezzyperson3339
      @chezzyperson3339 Год назад +2

      @@jml9550 regular Highlander hybrid

    • @jml9550
      @jml9550 Год назад

      @@chezzyperson3339 sure. I have sat in a late model HL and I am only 5’6”. Ain’t the most pleasant 30 minute’s experience.

    • @chezzyperson3339
      @chezzyperson3339 Год назад

      @@jml9550 it’s still an average 3 row SUV

  • @waltereichnerlynch2574
    @waltereichnerlynch2574 3 месяца назад +3

    We bought a GH Platinum Hybrid Max in Sepember of 2023. It now has 7650 miles on it. Over the weekend I drove from South Lake Tahoe, CA to Albany, Oregon and back for a total 1135 miles - I set the odometer at 0 at the start of the trip and didnt clear the mpg between refueling. That trip went over several mountain passes, through rain and sleet, driving around town a bit. My speed was set at 67 miles an hour on the freeway.
    When I arrived back in SLT the mpg showed an overall average of 27.6 mpg. OUTSTANDING !
    Full-time AWD, 400lb of torque...oh what fun it is !!!!!! And...everyone stop worrying about that one cannot put more than 13-14 gallons when empty in the tank. Toyota purposefully left a greater margin of fuel in the tank so not to damage the Turbo.
    I get 375 miles from one tank (13-14 gallons) = 27.5mpg

  • @LeoTheShortGuy
    @LeoTheShortGuy Год назад +20

    I love Highlander.

  • @rightlanehog3151
    @rightlanehog3151 Год назад +19

    Kirk, Not only is this the Grand Highlander to buy but this is also the right grade and color!!!🤩 If the XLE AWD Hybrid meets its mpg numbers, it will be a monumental achievement. Speaking of monumental, how monumental will the waiting lists be? 🤔

    • @KirkKreifels
      @KirkKreifels  Год назад +4

      Wait lists for the hybrid will be substantial. only 13% hybrid for this year, 12% for hybrid max, 75% for gas. Following years will offer greater ratios of hybrids of course - especially 2025 and on when they have their new battery plant online.

    • @rightlanehog3151
      @rightlanehog3151 Год назад +3

      @@KirkKreifels 13 is not a lucky number 🤨

    • @davet7184
      @davet7184 Год назад +8

      @@KirkKreifels, Toyota thinks that demand will be 75% for the Turbo?? I think that they have the numbers wrong!!! My gut tells me that demands will be 75% will be Hybrid or Hybrid Max!!

    • @Studio89Graphic
      @Studio89Graphic Год назад

      @@davet7184
      Crude 🛢 🛢 Oils WTI is tethering level 65-70 us$ a barrel and more BEV's from all Tesla/VW/GM/Ford will cut gasoline prices to level before pandemics and the New Electronic Control Transmission will deliver better HP's and Torques than previous Generations of Toyoda/Honda and Nissan/Mazda.
      Affordable and Simplicity. We see people in town here, in the morning, in a rush; drove away their cars/SUV with powers cores plug for overnight Bloc-Heater; let alone the Plug for those plugin H.
      Cheers
      No matters what; it's a win win for all Consumers of Toyoda, Honda and Nissan.

    • @davet7184
      @davet7184 Год назад +1

      @@Studio89Graphic, The engines in the GH will be Hybrid, NOT PHEV.... these are regenerative Hybrids (like the original Prius etc). It is a technology that Toyota has been working with for 20+ years. IMO, Toyota is positioning itself extremely well (for now)... Gas, Hybrid, PHEV and some EVs.... given the materials required to make batteries, and the relative scarcity, I think a Hybrid option provides a very happy median... much improved Fuel economy and no range anxiety.

  • @alwaysiyi272
    @alwaysiyi272 Год назад +3

    For a base model it comes very well equipped, digital gauge cluster. 12.3inch touchscreen, heated seats. It’s all looking very good for this vehicle

  • @kevlew70
    @kevlew70 Год назад +16

    Nice have one of these on order. I think this is the best value in the lineup.

  • @jxmar_
    @jxmar_ Год назад +16

    If I were to get one I’d get a XLE hybrid or Limited hybrid. That 2.5L is so refined. Even more than the turbo models. Also saw that the pano roof is available even on the XLE😮

    • @KirkKreifels
      @KirkKreifels  Год назад +3

      I didn't know that abou the pano roof!!! party on!

    • @tinhinnh
      @tinhinnh Год назад +1

      your profile pic looks like their new hybrid logo 😁

    • @Maxwell1989
      @Maxwell1989 Год назад

      ​@@KirkKreifelsI like the performance from the regular hybrid Did you use sport mode for full electric power torque

    • @YoDeemann
      @YoDeemann 2 месяца назад

      Got the XLE and can confirm it comes with a pano roof

  • @stephenwierzbicki4463
    @stephenwierzbicki4463 Год назад

    Kirk, AWESOME VIDEO, 👍 GOOD JOB 🎉

  • @elementsoflightandmusic
    @elementsoflightandmusic 8 месяцев назад +2

    I just purchased one a few days ago, GH Max Hybrid Limited and while it is really an awesome vehicle overall, there is one small or major problem, depending how you look at it. The fuel tank capacity and range Toyota advertises and is in the user manual is about 17.2 gallon tank with about 450 mile range. If you do some internet searches for Grand Highlander Fuel Capacity Issues or inaccurate, you'll find many are having the same issue, and it was a known issue with previous Highlanders and Rav 4.
    I basically can only fill the tank up on about empty to about 10 gallons, and it will only get about 370ish miles range. This is annoying, because it means more trips to the gas station and also, it was not disclosed to me this was an issue at purchase. ]When you pay about $60K for a vehicle, to a company that has been around as long as Toyota, you wouldn't expect to have this as a problem, yet, here we are...
    Toyota is falsely advertising a major feature with regards to fuel and capacity and needs to recall/make this right ASAP.

    • @NoNameFish247
      @NoNameFish247 7 месяцев назад

      Is it fair to say that those gallons are in there and that you could get used to running it lower on the gauge resting assured that you could go another 150mi? I would transport some gas along with me and test out this theory.
      My wife is looking for a gas station at half a tank. I’m often not looking until the light comes on and I’ve still driven another 30mi in my 16mpg vehicle. Just a thought. Thanks for sharing your concern.

  • @jsfbay1
    @jsfbay1 Год назад +4

    Looks pretty great for the entry level trim! I don't mind the lack of the pano roof, in fact I'd trade away the pano roof for those parking sensors. I'd also give up the captains chairs in the Limited and Platinum. But just imagine, 35+ mpg in a large mid-size 3-row SUV! Love the thought of a 600 mile range too.

  • @user-FTRU6GJ
    @user-FTRU6GJ Год назад +7

    Is that color just Lexus nightfall mica but with a new name?

  • @revmatchtv
    @revmatchtv Год назад

    Thanks for letting me navigate for you!

  • @styner3
    @styner3 Год назад +5

    I wished the Platinum trim was available on the hybrid 😤

    • @jbwise2002
      @jbwise2002 Год назад

      Exactly my thoughts.. platinum should have all 3 engine options not just Hybrid Max or Standard

    • @xr4zgr1zx
      @xr4zgr1zx 2 месяца назад

      Yes agreed! That's the one I'd get, I feel like it could use the 360 cam for how big it is.

  • @andrewsworkshop
    @andrewsworkshop Год назад +1

    Subbed! Kirk, do you remember how it felt to drive the xle hybrid up hills? I'm trying to gauge whether it's powerful enough for mountain driving while loaded with people and stuff. Thank you.

  • @LeoTheShortGuy
    @LeoTheShortGuy Год назад +6

    Awesome!!!!! I am first again!!!!

  • @mclaybry
    @mclaybry Год назад +9

    All 3 trims offer the pano roof.

    • @KirkKreifels
      @KirkKreifels  Год назад +1

      Thanks for this. I couldn't find anything in the press releases. Only Plat comes standard with the roof. Optional on the other grades.

    • @tinhinnh
      @tinhinnh Год назад

      no regular sunroof?

    • @paulneil7321
      @paulneil7321 Год назад

      no regular sunroof, pano roof optional on all models if it is not standard

    • @ouskullz79
      @ouskullz79 Год назад +1

      Boo for no standard regular sunroof on Limited.

    • @paulneil7321
      @paulneil7321 Год назад

      @@ouskullz79 that is how they were able to set a lower MSRP, anyone can do this, make everything optional and say MSRP is low.

  • @toronado455
    @toronado455 Год назад +4

    Toyota Jeff playing with fire LOL

  • @notsodelusional
    @notsodelusional Год назад +11

    Kirk, did you know/ anticipate that Toyota would knock it out of the park with the GH? I’m excited for their future offerings, esp the Camry and GX.
    Edit: great coverage on all videos - Ty!

    • @MYLIFEISLEGENDARY936.
      @MYLIFEISLEGENDARY936. Год назад +6

      Upcoming camry and gx will be fantastic

    • @chezzyperson3339
      @chezzyperson3339 Год назад +1

      Toyota has knocked every redesign out of the park in the past few years

    • @KirkKreifels
      @KirkKreifels  Год назад +1

      It's what Toyota does more times than not. Not surprised.

    • @notsodelusional
      @notsodelusional Год назад +1

      @@chezzyperson3339 Doesn’t count as a redesign, but the bz4x was underwhelming, and the Crown imo, was good not great.

    • @chezzyperson3339
      @chezzyperson3339 Год назад

      @@notsodelusional what about Sequoia and Tundra that really tried to catch up to Detroit 3

  • @jonkrispeterson6678
    @jonkrispeterson6678 9 месяцев назад

    Kirk, I own a limited hybrid, and it is great. I don’t have any problem with acceleration at all. I get 35-40 mpg, depending on where I am driving.I have issues with the display where the speedometer is. The multi info doesn’t “hold” the changes you program. Toyota is aware, but no solution yet. Also, the location of the “normal/eco/sport buttons get hit every time you reach for your coffee cup. So I leave it on “normal” unless I am on the interstate and switch to “eco”.

  • @everydayfun9531
    @everydayfun9531 Год назад +7

    Man toyota better be ready for the grand highlander's demand cause there's gonna be alot of people wanting one now damm...

    • @jml9550
      @jml9550 Год назад +2

      Wanting it now is easy, just pay for $10K markup.

    • @adonai760
      @adonai760 Год назад

      ​@jml9550 am not sure this is up for ordering yet.

    • @jml9550
      @jml9550 Год назад +1

      @@adonai760 I spoke with my local dealer last week and they are taking “reservations.”They have no idea what allocation they are getting yet.

  • @CJ-rk5eg
    @CJ-rk5eg Год назад +1

    This will be great as a livery

  • @DarthNero
    @DarthNero Год назад +8

    This just shows how major fail the the new sequoia project has been. How can a midsize suv be roomier than a full size SUV. The biggest selling point of full Sizes is utility & towing capability. Toyota better fix the space issue with the Sequoia in the next refresh cycle or else it will be a sales disaster.

    • @chezzyperson3339
      @chezzyperson3339 Год назад +1

      I think Tahoe is still roomier than Traverse

    • @johnnyc0811
      @johnnyc0811 Год назад

      I was very saddened by the sequoia

    • @davet7184
      @davet7184 Год назад

      Sequoia was just redesigned... it will be a LONG ways out. they mucked up the rear cargo area in that truck... it will definitely tow MUCH more than a GH though!!!

    • @tinhinnh
      @tinhinnh Год назад

      If Sequoia offer 3.5T non hybrid it would solve the cargo issue

  • @ledebuhr1
    @ledebuhr1 Год назад +3

    Kirk, I'm wondering if this new Grand Highlander and Cx-90 will pressure Honda to come out with a Hybrid for the Pilot and their other large vehicles. Even the hybrid MAX gets better MPG and is pretty peppy, and it's not that much more expensive.

  • @ikbaltanwar7293
    @ikbaltanwar7293 9 месяцев назад

    Hello Kirk
    I ordered a limited hybrid but I am little confused as I never drove a hybrid vehicle before and I am not sure how it will drive on highway.if you can please answer this that how you feel power wise?
    Is it reasonable and acceptable?

  • @user-bm7ml1hr9s
    @user-bm7ml1hr9s Год назад

    Hi Kirk, can you provide a comparison of grand highlander hybrid max vs cx 90p phev, what is your comment on the difference?

  • @barbz_zayne
    @barbz_zayne Год назад +1

    i really wanna see an XLE 2.4T AWD review with the panoramic sunroof and bench seat options. that would be my exact build and i've not seen any reviews of it

    • @KirkKreifels
      @KirkKreifels  Год назад

      Watch my 2.4t Platinum as well. Should give you an idea of the powertrain. This XLE gives you an idea of features

  • @Blank00
    @Blank00 Год назад

    Does it have the latest AVAS sound or does it have the sound from the late 2010s that sounds like the APU of a B737?

  • @anhnguyen9929
    @anhnguyen9929 9 месяцев назад

    How many MPG GH hybrid get if we drive at 80mpp constantly and is it underpower when driving long distance with minimum brake?

  • @ahmedsi
    @ahmedsi Год назад +1

    whats up with the straight line headlights with Toyotas and Hondas?

  • @ParminderSingh-qn7tr
    @ParminderSingh-qn7tr Год назад

    I just booked xle gas in canada i wanted to go with limited, but in canada you can not get bench seating in second row(only available in xle)so no choice i wish there were parking sensors but what can we do it is what is 🤷🏻🤷🏻

  • @7InspireEnvy7
    @7InspireEnvy7 Год назад

    How much metallic flake did the Blueprint have? I want a darker color but Id really like a decent amount of flake variation to cover scratches or light whirls over the years. The storm cloud looked matte and had no metallic flake?

    • @Katieandcabot
      @Katieandcabot Год назад +1

      Current Highlanders (sans grand) and RAV4’s come in blueprint (probably some other Toyotas, but those are the two I know for sure). You can head to a dealer lot and see the color for yourself. My coworker has a blueprint Highlander and it looks irl basically as it does in this video, but I guess that doesn’t help your question.

  • @timmiller7589
    @timmiller7589 Год назад

    Goes the “regular” HL, go by the wayside?

  • @kevinousdigian9536
    @kevinousdigian9536 Год назад +2

    I’m 6’0” and the lumbar support on regular highlanders hits my back too low for me and is uncomfortable. The Honda lumbar hits me just right. Did Toyoya use seats similar to Highlander or more for a bigger sub like Sequoia?
    Do you know if the GH lumbar is higher than regular highlanders?

    • @nwsvndr
      @nwsvndr 11 месяцев назад

      I've gotta have that lumbar as well.

    • @kevinousdigian9536
      @kevinousdigian9536 11 месяцев назад +1

      I did sit in GH and the seat was much more comfortable than regular highlander and lumbar hit me in a good spot. RAV4 also was good.

  • @SunnyKumar-ke6ki
    @SunnyKumar-ke6ki Год назад

    When this will be available at New York to buy?

  • @adonai760
    @adonai760 Год назад

    I am now confused on either buying the 2023 hybrid platinum or just wait for the GH.

  • @Jmort93
    @Jmort93 Год назад +1

    What Hybrid trim do you need to have driver memory seats? My partner and I have an ‘22 XLE Highlander and the memory seats would be a welcome upgrade.

    • @KirkKreifels
      @KirkKreifels  Год назад +1

      Limited grade gets memory driver seat

    • @KirkKreifels
      @KirkKreifels  Год назад

      And platinum

    • @Jmort93
      @Jmort93 Год назад

      @@KirkKreifels thanks! I was hoping it would come on the XLE but makes sense.

  • @pm7805
    @pm7805 6 месяцев назад

    There is a hitch as a default fitting in XLE?

  • @saiyanwei4840
    @saiyanwei4840 Месяц назад

    is it true thar you cant leave the trunk open for more than 30mins or the battery will die and the car unable to start and need a new battery?

  • @jvk813
    @jvk813 Год назад

    Does GH have auto hi-beam feature?

  • @matthewmccutchan881
    @matthewmccutchan881 Год назад

    It calls for 0w-8 engine oil! I didn't know that was a thing.

  • @kb5537
    @kb5537 Год назад +2

    Can you compare the 2nd and 3rd row seating and space of grand highlander with odyssey or sienna?

    • @KirkKreifels
      @KirkKreifels  Год назад +3

      Similar I'd say for all of them. The GHL is a minivan with normal doors.

    • @johnnyc0811
      @johnnyc0811 Год назад

      @@KirkKreifelswow that is a great way to summarize the grand highlander

    • @tinhinnh
      @tinhinnh Год назад

      @@KirkKreifelsyou think this will steal some or alot sienna sales?

  • @andrewsworkshop
    @andrewsworkshop Год назад

    The XLE doesn't have daytime running lights. That's just an accent piece in place of it.

  • @occckid123
    @occckid123 Год назад +1

    I'm getting over 700 miles a tank in my sienna hybrid with awd even 750.

    • @jml9550
      @jml9550 Год назад

      Wow. My wife’s newLexus NX350h with 14.5 gallons gets 500+ miles per tank. Your Sienna must get line 39-40MPG with that 18 gallon tank.

    • @occckid123
      @occckid123 Год назад

      @@jml9550 yes im getting 40-43.

    • @jml9550
      @jml9550 Год назад

      @@occckid123 same here, the NX hybrid gets the same mileage around town.

  • @hugocardoso5660
    @hugocardoso5660 Год назад

    Good video. But if you think the platinum is expensive? Come to Portugal where a car like this have more than 20k of tax, and a car like that will cost around 90000€

  • @maisondav1d
    @maisondav1d Год назад +2

    Is this the light grey interior? Looks whiter

  • @marklesterflorece4659
    @marklesterflorece4659 10 месяцев назад

    Is the hitch standard?

  • @Drivelikeitzstoln
    @Drivelikeitzstoln 9 месяцев назад

    I am not sure if i can do the 2.5l bc of that accelleration sound.. it just sounds like it needs to shift, i wish there were something like even fake shift points i dont know?!? So hard to decide

    • @KirkKreifels
      @KirkKreifels  9 месяцев назад +1

      You only notice when you're heavy into the gas pedal. Test drive one

    • @Drivelikeitzstoln
      @Drivelikeitzstoln 9 месяцев назад

      @@KirkKreifels yea finding one to test drive has been a challenge

  • @Vincent-rq4dx
    @Vincent-rq4dx Год назад +1

    is there a tow hitch on the hybrid max? what size is it?

    • @KirkKreifels
      @KirkKreifels  Год назад

      Might be a dealer-installed option

    • @KirkKreifels
      @KirkKreifels  Год назад +1

      The one here was 1-1/4 in I believe. The Gas and Hybrid max must have a 2" to support 5,000lb towing

    • @Vincent-rq4dx
      @Vincent-rq4dx Год назад

      @@KirkKreifels thank you!

  • @Jrbettis
    @Jrbettis Год назад

    vinyl seats?

  • @rickratcliff160
    @rickratcliff160 6 месяцев назад

    Can someone tell me what the hype is about a hybrid? It costs more, but you only get maybe 2-3 miles per gallon better. Thank you

  • @mark_u
    @mark_u Год назад +1

    Kudos to Toyota for building this well-rounded vehicle. Exterior design is nothing to write home about but is at least not ungainly like the Subaru Ascent or the VW Atlas. Interior styling is pleasing enough but what's amazing is that kind of fuel economy for a vehicle of that size. Pretty gamechanging for the segment.

  • @Tomorrow32
    @Tomorrow32 9 месяцев назад

    Is it really better than the new Mazda CX-90?

  • @jes3363
    @jes3363 Год назад +1

    The dealers markup 10k over msrp

  • @benlee526
    @benlee526 Год назад

    The fact that you don't get auto fold down (buton) rear seats in a 60K vehicle is crazy...

    • @andrewsworkshop
      @andrewsworkshop Год назад

      The fact that midsize SUVs are $60k is crazy.

    • @MrTeslaX-vi2qn
      @MrTeslaX-vi2qn 11 месяцев назад

      Facts that dealerships are asking almost 10k over msrp (hybrid max) for a family hauler is insanity. We are really living in a strange time.

  • @Tegger91
    @Tegger91 Год назад

    Why are they sticking with NiMH batteries? I was sold until I found this out.

    • @KirkKreifels
      @KirkKreifels  Год назад +1

      It's bipolar with high power output. NIMH is very durable with good cold weather performance. Why upset?

    • @Tegger91
      @Tegger91 Год назад

      @@KirkKreifels Heavier and much lower cycle life.

  • @thyroidnodule
    @thyroidnodule 10 месяцев назад

    is it just me? The captain seats on the platinum is very uncomfortable le to sit in. The bench feels a lot better. It's a real deal breaker for me that hybrid max does not have bench option.

  • @jeffreyerickson6766
    @jeffreyerickson6766 Год назад

    Kirk I wanna see you on a surf board. Jeff

  • @hynsum
    @hynsum Год назад

    Toyota, how about Plug-in GH with solar panel covering the big roof...?

    • @jml9550
      @jml9550 Год назад +1

      I don’t see solar roof happening. PHEV may be.

    • @hynsum
      @hynsum Год назад

      @@jml9550 new Prius plug-in has one, i think

    • @jml9550
      @jml9550 Год назад +1

      @@hynsum yes that the Prius Prime, RAV4 Prime, Lexus NX450H+, but to keep cost/selling price down on this GL, I doubt it will be offered. Maybe the new Lexus TX will offer it since the Lexus buyers are more financially capable.

    • @hynsum
      @hynsum Год назад

      @@jml9550 I was thinking that big roof on GH would make a lot more difference and make more sense then on Prius Prime. I understand that Toyota trying to keep the price down and it's option but Prime models are not targeting affordability I would say.

    • @jml9550
      @jml9550 Год назад +1

      @@hynsum can’t agree more. Hopefully they will offer the solar roof on the TX. My gut feeling is no.

  • @MichaelAllen-td1uu
    @MichaelAllen-td1uu Год назад

    The XLE is the one to lease.

  • @edswrld
    @edswrld Год назад

    Had to confirm to every one ," the pedal is down"

  • @braalo07
    @braalo07 Год назад +6

    First

  • @frederickr.mooresr.3520
    @frederickr.mooresr.3520 Год назад

    Will they ever make a full EV. I really like this SUV, but fuel mileage should be much,much, better. Near the 50mpg.

    • @zacharyreynolds4303
      @zacharyreynolds4303 Год назад

      it weighs just short of 5 thousand pounds, the same as a brand new Dodge Durango that gets about 20 mpg and falls apart in 10 years.
      it's only a few MPG short of a normal Highlander hybrid which is smaller and lighter.

    • @zacharyreynolds4303
      @zacharyreynolds4303 Год назад

      50mpg is currently just about impossible in something this size without the use of plug-in technology

    • @jml9550
      @jml9550 Год назад

      @@zacharyreynolds4303 exactly. I don’t know if all these commenters have a MIT degree in physics. The MPG or EV range of a vehicle depends on 3 main variables. Engine size, weight and battery packs. You can have it all until we have nuclear fusion power vehicle.

  • @ianboi7
    @ianboi7 Год назад +1

    sienna xle or this? :)

    • @jml9550
      @jml9550 Год назад

      This according to my wife.

    • @nwsvndr
      @nwsvndr Год назад

      Would love to see a side-by-side review. This has 243 hp vs. 189 in the Sienna. About the same fuel economy. Maybe the Sienna is a little roomier (?). Personally I think the Sienna is a little more stylish (this looks like a square box). A lifted Sienna might outclass this. :)

    • @jml9550
      @jml9550 Год назад

      @@nwsvndr ask 10 females and 10 will tell you minivan are a big no no. This is pure marketing.

    • @LamNguyen-sr1sy
      @LamNguyen-sr1sy 11 месяцев назад +1

      2 big advantages of the Sienna are sliding door and deeper trunk space which translates into more cargo space. Our 3 kids are older now but when they were young I wished we had a minivan. We survived that phase with 2 Acura MDX's but sliding door would have been much easier to load and unload small kids.

  • @jreinel1966
    @jreinel1966 10 месяцев назад

    Great vehicle but to spenced,i stay with my hybrid sienna..!

  • @Francis.Rivers
    @Francis.Rivers Год назад

    Hopefully they’ll make a hybrid XSE with two-tone colors and technology package kinda like the Rav4

  • @Eugen-E
    @Eugen-E Год назад

    Where is the 0-60mph/0-100kph time ??

    • @kroperez6761
      @kroperez6761 Год назад

      Long time to mention 😂

    • @jml9550
      @jml9550 Год назад

      Around 7.5s. If that’s too slow, I suggest a Rivian R1S large battery pack for the weekdays and a Porsche 911 for the weekend. 😊

  • @laurenzdeganos9875
    @laurenzdeganos9875 Год назад

    I like the prototype design. Now seeing this the styling is disappointing.. I'd call this the Rav4 XL.. It looks like it came out of 2010-2012 design era. I guess you can say simplistic.

    • @andrewsworkshop
      @andrewsworkshop Год назад

      haters gonna hate

    • @laurenzdeganos9875
      @laurenzdeganos9875 Год назад

      @@andrewsworkshop not hating, just expected more emotion from the design.

    • @andrewsworkshop
      @andrewsworkshop Год назад +1

      @@laurenzdeganos9875 okay. To each his own for sure because I love how it looks. There's a vehicle out there for everybody.

  • @fernandomontano-sg7kq
    @fernandomontano-sg7kq Год назад +1

    2024 RAV4 XXL! 😂

  • @magnoliap5824
    @magnoliap5824 Год назад

    243 horsepower won’t cut it for me. I have an older highlander with the V6. Won’t be giving it up!

    • @jml9550
      @jml9550 Год назад +2

      You will be surprised how quick it is off the line with the electric motors. My wife’s new NX350H has the same power train and almost 4100 lbs. Sure it is but a V6, but it doesn’t consume fuel like a V6 either.

    • @davidzheng369
      @davidzheng369 Год назад +1

      I drive a 2008 model that has 265-285 horsepower. The torque is much lower. Horsepower limits or allows the max speed. Torque is the acceleration that gets the vehicle to the top speed. The new grand hybrid max is definitely worth the upgrade with 362 hp and 400 lb ft of torque! Proven and shown 0-60 in 6.2 seconds and a record 6.0 seconds for this large vehicle. Remember this is a suv for a family car not meant to be for racing. Also could tow 5000 lbs.

    • @jml9550
      @jml9550 Год назад +1

      @@davidzheng369 exactly and great points. Buy it, don’t buy it, Toyota is not forcing anyone. If you want crazy horsepower and room for 7, BMW will gladly sell you a X7M and Mercedes has a GLS 63 AMG.

    • @MYLIFEISLEGENDARY936.
      @MYLIFEISLEGENDARY936. Год назад +1

      ​@@jml9550 you are right .

    • @magnoliap5824
      @magnoliap5824 Год назад

      @@davidzheng369 I’m waiting to see if the regular highlander is remodeled (exterior). This is too big for me, I don’t haul people around!

  • @bjsimon802
    @bjsimon802 Год назад

    Hybrid will save you on fuel, the other engine in max will have more power.

  • @larrygee76
    @larrygee76 7 месяцев назад

    False. The panoramic moonroof is available on all trim levels

  • @akgm
    @akgm Год назад

    Just a different shaped sienna

    • @KirkKreifels
      @KirkKreifels  Год назад

      With more Powertrains and better tech

  • @JacobTJ1
    @JacobTJ1 Год назад

    Dark colors are best for hiding that ugly gaping grill

  • @frederickr.mooresr.3520
    @frederickr.mooresr.3520 Год назад

    Belive me, we have the technology and engineers that have designed vehicles that were capable of several times that amount.
    The hindrances is (political-politics-postering.)

  • @pacificwarrior7679
    @pacificwarrior7679 Год назад

    on a 2.5'' lift with 33s...just imagine it folks

  • @rajendramodusu5980
    @rajendramodusu5980 Год назад +1

    Toyota is killing its reputation and goodwill
    Price gouging mark up
    Delibrately creating fake frenzy of supplly shortage
    I am remembering blackberry from decade ago

    • @jml9550
      @jml9550 Год назад

      No it won’t. Loyal Toyota customers will continue to buy. I did. Just bought a Lexus Hybrid SUV for my wife, $51K cash.

    • @rajendramodusu5980
      @rajendramodusu5980 Год назад

      @@jml9550 go check the news
      In Florida toyota dealers are sued for this
      Just hold tight every state is going to follow this
      Save this your and my reply with date time stamp

    • @jml9550
      @jml9550 Год назад

      @@rajendramodusu5980 good luck with the way US Tort law. It will drag on for years and years.

    • @rajendramodusu5980
      @rajendramodusu5980 Год назад

      @@jml9550 that's where toyota did a big mistake he could have dominated without being tortious
      This time he is nailed to coffin

    • @jml9550
      @jml9550 Год назад

      @@rajendramodusu5980 if your crystal ball tells you so, it must be true.

  • @jeepcam2692
    @jeepcam2692 Год назад

    boycott dealer markup

  • @HunterXray
    @HunterXray Год назад

    Paint the wheels a nice dark color and it's good.
    Move over Sienna.

    • @jml9550
      @jml9550 Год назад

      Make more you put a few TRD stickers on her. It helps.

  • @valdius85
    @valdius85 Год назад

    Motorised seets are a useless gimmic. People know how to do it and they do it rarely enough.

  • @BiPolarBear722
    @BiPolarBear722 Год назад

    Just get the Lexus if you want something nice.

  • @gestebu
    @gestebu Год назад

    The black cladding is a big turnoff. Even on the Platinum trim? The interior is almost ideal.

  • @valiway7177
    @valiway7177 Год назад

    I love highlander with a V6 that PSO 4cyl for that heavy asz SUV ain’t it im. Sorry keeping my 22 for a while

  • @alphonsusho8962
    @alphonsusho8962 Год назад

    This color definitely makes it seem like they stretched out a Rav4 rather than the existing Highlander!

  • @yournightmare9999
    @yournightmare9999 Год назад

    Cx90 way to go over these larger rav4 with small engine

    • @chezzyperson3339
      @chezzyperson3339 Год назад

      If you like uniqueness yes

    • @salocin911
      @salocin911 Год назад +5

      It all comes down to a larger third row. if you're only going to use it in rare instances and you're not going long distances with that third row, then Mazda CX90 would probably be fine. I think Toyota was aiming for the class. later's I'll palisade and telluride

  • @jasonhenley9332
    @jasonhenley9332 6 месяцев назад

    It's a lot of work to lower the seats? You kidding me! This is how lazy this generation is. Too much to pull a lever and push. Pathetic

  • @immortal4942
    @immortal4942 Год назад

    It's ugly

  • @rizwanrafeek3811
    @rizwanrafeek3811 10 месяцев назад

    Toyota company as whole is cheap mentality, they ask for vehicles' big price tag and their vehicles same old same old interior design.
    Toyota is known for poor design of vehicles.

  • @Jose_cab
    @Jose_cab Год назад

    Are Toyota trips that nice and loaded?? I swear some of y’all simp so hard for this brand. I seen lots of y’all sit in 3rd rows just as big as this and at times slightly bigger and y’all are like “it’s ok if you need to get somewhere or for a short drive” but get in this and act like you guys are sitting in a suburban all exited and acting like it’s huge back there. 🤦‍♂️.

    • @jml9550
      @jml9550 Год назад

      Toyota’s event are quite nice. Been to a Lexus LC500 event. Forget about the suburban, you should be looking at the Escalade ESV.

    • @MYLIFEISLEGENDARY936.
      @MYLIFEISLEGENDARY936. Год назад

      Dear jose grand highlander is the class leader and i dont care about your damm palisade And i am fan of that as well. So how about you accepting that palisade is not best and then you can talk 🤦 otherwise your comment is fulll of hypocrites

  • @Jose_cab
    @Jose_cab Год назад

    It’s ok but I rather keep my palisade calligraphy. If I were to think of getting into this it would really only be top trim that I would pick and it’s not worth it to me. That engine itself ain’t worth the 60k to me and interior I know the palisade is better and exterior I believe it’s nicer and what I prefer right now in my family car. Would like the MPG tho and thankfully I don’t drive that much so don’t kill me on gas. Nice vehicle tho.

    • @jml9550
      @jml9550 Год назад +1

      Just wrote a $52k check last month on my wife’s 2024 Lexus NX350H. She drive less and 50 miles per week and doesn’t need to work. Am I wasting money? Maybe I am, but a measly $52K ain’t much.

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