2023 Toyota Grand Highlander [Hybrid Max] - 23 THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW
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- Опубликовано: 7 июл 2024
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Is it a Highlander?
There’s already a highlander so is this just a bigger one of those?
One look at it and you can see, no - not really
Totally different styling
Completely new interior and tech
Why does this exist?
Toyota brough the Grand Highlander as a response to the Korean twins
The Palisade and telluride came in and they were bigger and had more stuff
Both of those have just been refreshed, Honda’s Pilot has been stretched and new
So this is how Toyota is getting back on top
What’s the big deal
It’s actually a BIG improvement, and I mean BIG
6.5 inches longer than highlander
The trunk is a lot bigger
Te third row is a lot bigger
Trunk
Here you can see it’s power tailgate
But with the third row up it’s HUGE
Just under 21 cu ft
And even though it’s hybrid the battery pack doesn't kill trunk space
Third row DOESNT power fold like in Palisade
Pali is the only one to get that tho
Third row down 58 cu ft
More cargo capacity than the Pali and Telly
Tailgate
Powered obviously
But grand highlander logo body colored
The hybrid badges
Hybrid Max badge is the only place there’s blue
Usually the front and rear toyota logos are blue for hybrids
Third row
manual fold out of the way
5.5 in more legroom than highlander
headroom is decent
huge side windows
chargers, cupholders, vents
No gold accents back here - like Audi SQ7 we were in
Engine
Hybrid Max engine here
2.4 Turbo w/ hybrid system
You DONT get a hybrid in the Pali or Telly
265 hp
310 lbft
Engine says turbo and has weird heat shielding
8 speed auto
Awd w/ dynamic torque control
Mpg 20/26
0-60 in 7.5 ish
Can get 2.5 n/a hybrid for less power but over 30 mpg comb
There’s also the base turbo engine, this w/o hybrid
Towing
5000 lbs with hybrid max
2nd row
climate
chargers
heated and cooled option
Like Mazda’s new CX90
shades
removable center console
slide and recline
Huge, has extra inch over highlander
The gold
There’s agold accents everywhere
Feels very…grand
Even have brushed aluminum kick plates
Very grand
Even gold on the key
No gold in third row
The texture
Also everywhere on the dash
Next to wireless charger
Cetner console
Rear seats
Cupholders
Looks like it moves but doesnt
Or at least im not going to break it finding out
This is a pre-pro car
But big enough to fit my big bottle
AND in the back big enough for the big bottle!
Aslo removable
Also has texture
Also has gold
The storage
SO. MUCH. Storage
Lovet the dash storage
Cetner console is big and there’s thoughtful chargers everywhere
Secret passenger footwell cubby
Secret driver cubby near steering wheel
Pano roof
Huge, fantastic
Tech
This is toyota’s updated system we’ve seen in everything since the new Tundra
Wireless ACP, AA
Dual bluetooth connection
Great graphics, very responsive, etc
360 cameras are good and fill in under you
Turn off when you go into drive tho
Can change color of car
Still has stupid egg view
Full digital cluster - nice! That’s tops in class
HUD only on Platinum trims
Safety
TSS 3.0 standard on all trims
First to include driver monitor
Brilliant, but wont change lanes for you
Comforts in front
Heated and cooled seats
Heated steering wheel
Excellent comfort and look cool
Dash design/ ergonomics
New steering wheel is great
Still physical climate controls
Digi rear view mirror in case kids are blocking
Hybrid things
In cluster you have EV drive ratio
Tracks it by time and not miles tho - weird
Energy flow gauge in center screen
Weirdly brakes are shown in the cluster
Drive modes
No EV mode like in some other hybrids from toyota/lexus
But you have a shocking amount of drive modes
Eco, normal, sport - ok makes sense
But then snow mode - ok AWD system parameters
But then TWO offroad modes? - seems like overkill?
Looks
Looks VERY different from normal highlander
Chrome dali stache
Very Lexus looking grille
Dark gray against black
Cool LED runners
VERY classic SUV shape - looks a lot like Lexus LX
Max interior space
It really is - even by the number
MILES of headroom
Crab grab taillights
No exposed exhaust
Price
Starts 45k for hybrid
43 non hybrid
As tested around 58k
But enough talk, let’s grab the key and go for a drive****
Small pedal box
Very quiet
Great ride
Great auto pilot
Really smooth acceleration from the hybrid
Very firm brake pedal feels like race car
Actually feels kind of fast
Ride is very smooth
Rides the opposite of the CX90
really soft, cushy, easy
more similar to telly and Pali
tbh I like the ride - it makes so much more sense
It’s exactly what it needs to be 
Авто/Мото
You probably know this but the 0-60 on the HybridMax is closer to 5.6. The standard Hybrid is 7.6. The regular gas is about the same based on testing data from MotorTrend.
Consistently one of the best car reviewers!
🙏many thanks
Thanks for the cargo info
CORRECTION: hybrid max is rated at 362hp and 400lbft
And 0-60 in 5.9 seconds. Owned ours since June and absolutely love it.
@@michaelbidegain nice, enjoy!
@@michaelbidegainany issues with your wipers skipping?
Very good review - nice observations. 👍
🙏
There few law suits in place against Toyota misleading customers about fuel tank 17.2 vs 12 claim by Grand Highlander owners!
Can you test drive 2.4 turbo Grand Highlander?
Love the Sequoia Easter egg lmao
What is the issue with the gas tank. When people fill up it appears to be much less than what is advertised.
The thing that made me just want the gas version is I heard these hybrids only let you fill 12 gallons of fuel. The tank is supposed to be 17 gals but gas light comes on and car will only let you put in 12 gallons when its reading empty. What happened to the other 5 gallons??
This is truth!
I’ve filled 14 gallons of gas on a tank that was 10% filled, I don’t know where you’re getting that figure from..?
No orange cables because the hybrid system is only in the back of the vehicle and drives the rear wheels
Hybrid max 362 hp 400 lbft torque
That’s correct^
Nice - I want one - trouble is that when I spec one out on the internet the answer is 'this vehicle does not exist!!! Pretty hard to sell me one of these if it doesn't exist!. I'll give it a few months and then probably wait and see if Toyota wants to sell me one. Since they are cutting back on the number of vehicles that they will sell in the US next year!!!why do they advertise? Come on man.
Great review, Matt. However, I wish you could also do a review of the lower trim, regular hybrid - the Grand Highlander Hybrid Limited! I have yet to encounter a comprehensive review of the regular hybrid on other RUclips channels since many are only concentrating on the Hybrid Max model.
Thanks for the love! The hybrid max is what Toyota is filling their media fleets with which is why you’re seeing so much of that. But I suspect later in ‘24 they will roll out other variations and then I’ll see if I can get my hands back on it for you 👌
@@dwnshft Geez, you are more awesome than I thought! Thanks so much for your swift reply and explanation. I look forward to your eventual review (hopefully) of the regular hybrid in limited trim. Happy holidays to you!!
BE CAREFUL BEFORE YOU BUY A NEW GRAND HIGHLANDER .Grand Highlander Having a bad sound issue .
I bought a brand new Grand Highlander 2024 and it`s making a booing sound and too much pressure in the cabin and it`s giving me and my family a headache and ear pain. the sound is coming from bottom of the car from the 2nd raw area. I brought it back to the dealership and they said there was a another GH owner also having the same sound issue and they don`t know how to fix the issue .I couldn't drive the car because the sound giving us ear pain and headache. I contact the Toyota customer care many times and they are not doing anything on it. I am really Upset and I never expect something from a trusted brand like Toyota. Now I spend a huge amount of money and I cannot drive the car . The dealership and Toyota don`t know how to solve the issue. so be careful before you buy a Grand Highlander. Do a test drive and make sure there is no such sound on your car because even if you bring it back to fix it ,they don`t know how to fix it .
I prefer this to the Sequoia.
same
0-60 6 seconds dead
I thought the hybrid max had 362 hp with 400 pounds of torque
It does -I quoted the wrong figures in the video but corrected in the pinned comment
@@dwnshft oops I didn’t listen all the way to the very end because I had to start teaching but I enjoyed the video and review!
Some people are complaining that this isn’t a body on frame SUV. Toyota has 3 models that are body on frame… 4Runner, Sequoia & the new Land Cruiser. If you want a large 3 row SUV that is body on frame then buy a Sequoia.
I agree with you and that the GH is great and all that, but the sequoia now STARTS at what the Grand Highlander TOPS OUT at. And you do get way worse MPG and room inside for more power and a few QOL improvements. Regardless, saying “just buy a Sequoia” isn’t really that simple
After the “big v6” I was like nah… I’ll keep my gx460 with a bulletproof 4.6 v8 a few years longer. Specially for towing.
Too bad everyone’s phasing out good ole v8’s
It would be nice atleast if this grand highlander came with a body on frame design but toyota really screwed up there too
What are you talking about
@@Mr99Burns about the fact that toyota is going away from good ole trusted V8’s and body on frame design (best set up for true off-roading)
They actually have 3 body on frame SUV’s… 4Runner, Sequoia & the new Land Cruiser. That is more than 95% of the manufacturers.
@@lh8372 and none of them with a v8 any more