Happy Monday everyone! Hope you all had a great weekend! The timing worked out well because we will be posting two full reviews on the 2024 Lexus TX 500h and TX 550h+ on Weds, which most of you should know, is the Lexus equivalent of the Grand Highlander. Stay tuned for our full driving impressions on that vehicle in just a couple days!
What driving impressions?😂 They drive exactly the same. It won’t have a RWD feel like the xc90 PHEV MDX pilot cx90 q7 aviator Durango Explorer 😂 Dont think it’s gonna drive like an x5 or MDX.
Would love your opinion on the interior of the Grand Highlander Platinum vs the TX. From the pictures I can't tell if the Lexus TX is worth the premium price. Judging from pictures alone, it seems to me Toyota didn't do enough on the TX to differentiate the interior from the highest trim of the Grand Highlander.
This is about the 10th review I have watched as I am shopping for some of these models. You do a great job when presenting these products. IMPRESSIVE of your listing off facts.
I definitely agree that Grand highland front looks way better than TX. But rear TX Is slightly better. Somehow I felt like TX front designer finished the design by COB Friday just to meet the deadline of the task 😂
Can you do a comparison of this trim highlander and the Lexus Tx 350? Just saw the Lexus and loved it but now seeing this Toyota idk which one i like better 😅
Another great review. Would you be willing to include in future reviews how well the cooling seats are? Goes a long way to helping make purchasing decisions.
@gosman949 I have a 14 Acura RLX with ventilated seats & the way they work it pulls warm air off my body instead of blowing cool air onto my body. I hate it! Defeats the purpose...
I would prefer a Lexus generally, but this looks better than the TX and it’s styling will stand the test of time. You could probably drive this without much hassle for 20+ years. Not sure about 3rd row, but would probably get a 2024 Lexus GX (aka the Japanese Defender) over both the TX and GH
The major thing I would really like to see in the next year is when you use your directional signal that the digital gauge would open up into a view of what is along your side like what is in the KIA's. The side mirrors have a camera in them, and when you use your directional signal, you see what is alongside of you. I personal think it's a fantastic safety feature. I'm still somewhat undecided on what one to get at the end of this year. The Hybrid Max has more HP and plenty of smaller Cargo space VS the Kia Telluride. The Telluride sx prestige & x pro is less expensive.
We’re loving our Grand Highlander Hybrid Max Platinum, which replaced our Palisade Calligraphy, we’re looking forward to switching to the TX550h+, and mitigate some gas usage with the plug in system
@@boxoffisa there was nothing wrong with the Palisade per say. It was just a tad bit too small for us, and we had some quality issues, like creaks and rattles
The tinier sound is because this only weighs some 100 lbs more then a regular hl, which means thinner and more plastic, which sucks and no doubt has something to do with the hood rattling some are complaining about
Hello, great channel!! I just bought a Grand Highlander and unfortunately noticed some vibration in the hood, the dealer told me that doesn’t seem normal but there is no current recall for that. They recommend to contact Toyota and raise this issue!! Do you know something more about this? Thank you!!
@@Bart-dg6qvno noise at all and this is basically what Toyota told me “We just got off the phone with the Toyota technical specialists about the concern with the hood. They have one other case open for the same complaint but are telling us there is no safety concern at this time and to release the vehicle back to you. We did test 2 other Grand Highlanders and they are both doing the same thing. My personal opinion is that due to the lightweight nature of the hood it is susceptible to flex and is showing that movement more obviously because of the black paint’s reflection properties. In my experience, if more of these cases arise, the manufacturer will open an investigation into a possible resolution but at this time we have been instructed to take no action. I will stay alert for any future messages that could relate to this and inform you if I see anything.” I also received a call from Toyota and told basically the same. Overall I am very happy with the GH :)
For me these are the deal breakers: 1. Kids in 3rd row must not feel like they’re being punished. 2. AWD 3. No bulky feel: don’t want huge steering, heavy doors. 4. Descent mileage. We have a Honda pilot and my entire family loves it. 3rd row leg room is better than any other SUV. I’m not going to spend $ten of thousands just for leg room. But Is there anything that can beat Honda pilot at it’s price range?
@@Bart-dg6qv When we went to test drive Highlander my 10 year old sat in 3rd row and he felt it’s very cramped. He had a hard time getting out. Maybe Grand is better. Do you know?
@@MikeyG003 which SUV you have in mind? I’ll go checkout. B/w I said “3rd row seating”. And I’m doing a apples to apples comparison. Now don’t compare Pilot with mini-van . Let’s be rational.
@theredline , hey Sufyan, if I need to decide between this and cx 90 phev what do you suggest, is it more comfortable to drive than cx 90, in terms of road manners, cabin noise, suspension feel? if I need better driving car, which one would you recommend?
Cx90 if you’re going for handling and ride quality, own a hybrid max platinum, definitely would go GH when it comes to practicality, storage, and ride quality, I found that it was the more comfortable ride, but the cx90 was the better vehicle to drive in my honest opinion. If you’re going for better luxury features and better driving handling and even plug-in hybrid option, cx-90 is the obvious way to go.
I watched plenty of preview videos before purchasing the hybrid max. I had to reserve it! So when it came to delivery day, it's not like I can do a thorough test or see the avg mileage from all the test drives. What's not talked about is how horrible the actual mpg is relative to EPA estimates. I get 20 mpg driving mixed on 55-65 mph flat roads. You need to hit 55+ on gear 6 to see 30-35 mpg range. Anything less is under 20 mpg range. If i could take it back, I would. Too late... Get the regular hybrid if you can.
@MikeyG003 sure, but I have 3K miles since September, several full to gas light low drives but still average 21-24 mpg for this hybrid max. The digital mpg is also inacccurate vs miles driven and gas refueled. YMMV but I have the direct experience with this car.
I watched to see if this would make me regret getting the new Honda Pilot Elite. It's nice, I'd definitely be happy with this, but It definitely did not make me regret my purchase. I love my walk away locks and the removable 2nd row center seat. Still, this is a nice vehicle and great review.
I really wish they'd let you get a bench on this trim level. Captains chairs don't work for a lot of families who want a big vehicle to haul lots of people.
I just don't understand why manufacturers don't offer benches for the reason you mentioned. The higher trims Sequoias are captains chairs only, including the TRD Pro. Lame.
For me these are the deal breakers: 1. Kids in 3rd row must not feel like they’re being punished. 2. AWD 3. No bulky feel: huge steering, heavy doors. 4. Descent mileage. We have a Honda pilot and my entire family loves it. 3rd row leg room is better than any other SUV. I’m not going to spend $ten of thousands just for leg room. But Is there anything that can beat this car at it’s price range?
@@chibbyylol xc90? 27mpg 455hp 0-60 in 4.5 seconds. 3rd row isn’t unusable. It’s the second best selling 3 row in its class. And it costs less than the tx550h and has a lot better quality interior and more features to back it up. Not to mention better driving dynamics
@@naveenthemachine The volvo is nice but I've read the inside is much smaller than it seems as well as overreported ev range, quite a bit less space overall as well (~12 cuft less)
3 adults in the backseat is really tight and impractical. The TX 3rd row with 2 seats make more sense. Wish they had bench seat options for the max version.
I was in a Limited trim and wasn't very impressed with the feel of the materials for a vehicle that costs $60k. The fully-loaded Telluride SX Prestige is still the nicest in this class. I was expecting the Grand Highlander would be more luxurious than the Highlander, but it's not. It's just bigger. I hope the Lexus TX is better.
This is my plan for my next car, hopefully next Summer would be my goal. Looks great, and would be a nice upgrade from my 2013 Durango. That is unless Dodge comes out with a revamped Durango with some form of hybrid engine, then I gotta wait for the Dodge
Hi Sofyan. Could you please comment the A/C system efficiency on the models you review, please. Which model or trim can the most cool down the cabin of the car during hot summers. Etc... It makes the difference for me in my choices. Thanks
We own a 2021 platinum hybrid. Very similar and we love it but no wireless android auto/Apple car play. Maybe time for an upgrade and we get more space as a bonus. Probably wait until 2025 let them iron out whatever kinks there are in this new platform. We get 35 mpg in town lost 1 mpg when we added tow package.
Anything is possible! Although, Lexus told us the hybrid version of the TX only comes with captains chairs in the second row bc of the battery pack placement so it’s likely the same is true for the Grand Highlander.
TX focuses on performance so no bench seat on hybrid models. Hybrid Max Limited should have an option for bench seat, Toyota says with the battery and motor weight it is hard to keep 8 seats and 5K pound towing capacity.
We agree on two points that I have not heard anybody say. One this is a grand RAV4 It is not a Grand Highlander. Two the Grand Highlander looks much better than the Lexus TX. You can see traces of the Land cruiser in the Grand Highlander which is a very good thing.
Tons of space, hybrid efficiency (more so in the regular hybrid), a big ol SUV. Families are going to eat this up here before naveenthekoreanmachine and his alt accounts touting korean suprmacy
It's basically what Honda did back in 2016+ with the Pilot. The reason why we bought a Pilot back then was because it was larger but not a MiniVan. Toyota finally came out with a winner.
Does the 3rd row have the tether for forward facing car seats ? What about the anchors ? Adding in a purposeful set of comments on car seat friendliness ( perhaps with a simple diagram ) will take your reviews from good to great.
great review of this, and I currently own a 2021 hybrid Lexus. This is is a great option, however, I wish it had a deep/ dark bronze wheel and trim option. Not everyone is into murdering out their SUV or having faux chrome all over. #toyota
Thank you for your Great Car content. I would like to see you and Joe from Rati Rides do a collaboration and car race. You guys have the best Car Content on RUclips
You do a nice review on the Grand Highlander but you are missing a few points. The regular Platinum Highlander Hybrid gets 35mpg city, 35mpg highway which is almost 30%better efficiency than this Grand Highlander. I just did an all day trip to Utah from Wyoming(mountainous) and got an average 37.5 mpg. The styling of the Grand Highlander is a box. It doesn’t even come close to the elegant sporty styling of the regular Highlander. The rear bumper of the boxy G- Highlander is flush with the lift gate and will incur huge damage if struck in the rear. With there being only 100 lbs differential between the two models and the size differential, Toyota had to make some cuts. One being the lack of acoustical glass, door structures, etc. in the G - Highlander. The regular Highlander is super quiet and smooth. And you didn’t mention the difference in price. I won’t even go there because it’s so obvious.
So does 2024 offer a platinum hybrid with these same bells and whistles without going grand mode? I need gas efficiency and would love the luxury the platinum offers (Birds Eye camera, full sunroof, etc)
Don’t lie to people in the comments. I had a 2021 Highlander platinum. It was noisy above 50 miles an hour on the highway from day one just wind noise. I changed the tires to top of the line Michelin and it didn’t help. It’s not a super quiet SUV on road trips, and the motor revs all over the place hunting for gears.
@@Ryan2022 I’m not lying. Everything I said about my 2022 Highlander Hybrid Platinum AWD is true. According to your reply you had a 2021 that wasn’t a hybrid model and wasn’t AWD. Also I don’t have a roof rack on mine and they always contribute to road noise. You didn’t say whether yours did or not. Michelin tires always ride rougher than most. That’s why they get the higher mileage warranty.
@@lc7192 we did not have the hybrid. We did have AWD. We had the V6 thrashing on the highway. It did come with the factory roof rails. The Michelin’s were quieter than the good years but the main problem was wind noise above 50 miles an hour which started on day one it’s not a defect. When this redesign first came out, reviewers and owners talked about the pronounce wind noise about 50 miles an hour it’s not a secret and It’s a characteristic of that car it’s still a great car, but we traded it in for a 4Runner which is much quieter on the highway. We do a lot of long trips from North Carolina to New York and back. The 4runner motor does not hunt all over the place. Looking to save you a dollar in gas. I like the Highlander but it wasn’t our cup of tea on long trips.
@@floridaroadways 4 cylinder makes less emissions, and power is the same. A lot of people is moving toward EVs now bc of emissions and thats good. Merge with the world
@@l.t.p4941 it doesn’t necessarily make less emissions. Power is not exactly the same because a V6 runs smoother than a four-cylinder and has less decibels which means you don’t hear the motor as much as a 4cylinder. Like if I buy a Mustang, I prefer a V-8 over a four-cylinder a Camaro, well I’d rather choose a V6 over a four-cylinder if you like 4cylinders that’s your choice and I respect that I have a six cylinder Camry and I like it I used to have a four-cylinder and it just didn’t have that much power and the noise of the edging was just too loud for me. It sounded like a lawnmower. The emissions of a V6 doesn’t have that much affect.
Yeah, use some logic here. The regular Highlander is not quiet and is heavier syeel and more substantial in quality than the grand Highlander so it stands the reason that the grand Highlander will be even louder.
What is required to get Toyota's complete suite of semi-autonomous speed and driving? From their website, I get the impression you have to get the Hybrid Max setup for that, which is a definite negative, and it only works on major roadways, unlike, say Hyundais and Kias. Haven't seen a review touch on this yet.
I was waiting for you to close the door and say it like it is. I have much respect for you to keep it real regarding the door. It ABSOLUTELY SOUNDS LIKE AN ALUMINUM CAN. That's the first thing I noticed when I went to check it out and I cannot get past how cheap and crappy that door sounds. I guarantee you, the hood is poorly made and vibrates when driving as well. 60k and Toyota can't even get the doors right? Cmon!!?
Almost 5000 miles on a 24 Grand Highlander Platinum Max Hybrid. I think you are overstating your opinion. Our experience is a quiet, solid, powerful and very roomy car. the closing doors are not clunky or rattly. The only complaint is the mileage as yet is averaging 24.3 not 27 as advertised. On the other hand it is a rocket ship when needed. Third seat has more room than any third seat offering from other brands. This is our fifth Hylander, second Hybid and first Grand Highlander. You will not be disappointed if you can buy one of these cars. Which brings up the main problem, getting one is very difficult because of supply issues.
This 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander hybrid Max is really going to go top-notch looks very big and is very spacious inside the cabin however I liked the coastal white colour I think this colour is a symbol of an elephant tusk and also I like portobello leather high upholstery leather. is it full-grain leather? Furthermore, Toyota has provided two motor front electric sandwiched engine 2.4L turbo inline-four cylinders two electric motors 6 s6-speedtomatic all-wheel drive fuel capacity of 17.2 gallons 0 t 69 5.9 mpg estimated range 400 to 450 miles making 362 hp and 400400-pounde of torque I liked that big glittering grille super awesome vehicle thanks sobyan
I'm looking forward to purchasing the Lexus GX with this powertrain. It will be interesting to see if they adjust the size of thr turbos for the Lexus GX.
This Portobello interior color is what the Lexus TX interior desperately needs! The Birch is too light since it's a white color & the Peppercorn brown is a dark mocha or espresso brown & there's no option in between
it's definitely a good looking vehicle, but with the Highlander already existing that's big enough except for the cargo area. they could've easily stretched the wheelbase by an inch, that would give you better cargo space, but now that it's here what do i think of it. it's nice but there's one flaw. Explanation time - Toyota Highlander vs Grand Highlander starting price as follows, Highlander. these are US prices LE FWD $39.780 LE AWD $40.720 XLE AWD $43.870 XSE AWD $45.465 Limited AWD $47.975 Platinum AWD $51.175 so as you can see the regular Highlander can get fairly pricey, now watch this. for the longer and newer Toyota Grand Highlander starting price as follows, and once again these are US prices. no L or LE available XLE AWD starting trim $43.320 & $45.020 on the hybrid a bench seat is standard Limited AWD $48.110 & $51.410 for the hybrid, 8 seats. Platinum AWD $53.795 gas only seats 7 Max Limited $54.390 hybrid only seats 7 Max Platinum $58.475 max hybrid powertrain only 7 seats okay this might be a little unnecessary of a post, but i figure to do a little price comparison, since people will be out there looking at 3 row options. so why did i write all this, because i just find it interesting that Toyota has two vehicles that are similar size, except the Grand Highlander think of it more like a long wheelbase Chevy Suburban. not quite as long, but you get the idea. but the reason i find it interesting is that, both are 3 row options. now obviously the Grand Highlander has more legroom in the 3rd row, but that's according to what professional sites say. they say 33.5 inches versus 28 inches in the Highlander. they also say the Grand Highlander has more headroom, now i shouldn't have to say much about cargo space because that's obvious. so which do i think is the better buy, well the max hybrid powertrain is only available in the top trim of the Grand Highlander, and you only get captains chairs, 7 vs 8. so unless you don't mind it, it's the only one with the max powertrain. i just don't think it's worth it, if it was a option on the XLE i would say, it would make it harder to choose the Highlander over the Grand Highlander, but as it is the choice wouldn't be so easy. i think what it really boils down to, how big of a 3rd row do you need. 33 inches over 28 isn't a whole lot, but i guess adults could sit back there in a pitch. in the regular Highlander it's really only for small kids, both are available with hybrids. the Grand Highlander is also a little higher in terms of price, but the regular Highlander is not cheap either. garage space is also something you have to consider.
You'll never get 400+ miles out of this unless you are brave enough to keep driving when distance-to-empty reaches 0 miles and keep driving for quite a while. We've ran ours down to 20-25 miles to empty and still could only put in 12 gallons.
umm the fact this car is ALWAYS on back order means thats an extra type to make to add to the already under stocked vehicles already out there. umm idk, maybe it COULD work. but check your local area, extended area, state, and tristate area to area what dealerships even have this vehicle. i mean, the demand is there but the supply isnt. so why make an extra model that could be a hit and miss when any toyota grand highlander hybrid is flying off the warehouses BY THE BACK ORDERssss. ask any dealer what their back orders look like, and its at least 3 or more. theres aleady 3 trims just by fuel type currently. 1) gas 2) hybrid 3) hybrid max which is even before the amenity trims are factored in. i could be wrong. im NOT a dealer, salesman, nor do I work with Toyota in any facet. so i hope your wish comes true. but to me, choice overload doesnt seem like a great idea. it caters to NICHE people but not the masses. anyone can use a standard hybrid, PHEVs need additional accomodations. which adds 2 additional costs, 1) on the vehicle and 2) on the home owner. (of which not all people own homes) so sadly the niche of needing a vehicle buyer to also be a homeowner makes PHEVs less viable. but yeah, good luck😅
@@paulneil7321 didn’t think the weight difference was that much between the Highlander and GH Platinum. My guess is it’s more pairing up the bigger engine with the most expensive trim
If Hyundai could figure out how to have ventilated second row seats in the Hyundai Palisade SEL Premium trim with a bench, then Toyota & Lexus should've definitely figured out how to put ventilated rear seats in a bench. You shouldn't have to be forced to get Captain's chairs just bc you want to get ventilated rear seats
The mileage is terrible. I average 21 on 55 mph flat roads. The first 4 gears on drive train show the mpg meter is below 20. Until you hit 55-65 that's when the mpg range shows 30+. The combined mpg is total bs. I would wait and get the regular hybrid. So yes, you can get a platinum hybrid but good luck finding one
A little surprised on the range. Mine is only getting 350 to a full tank and it only seems to top off to around 12 gallons. In CA I'm paying about 55.00- 65.00 to fill it up
Talk to Toyota corporate. I've been on them every tank since tank 1 and I'm at 9,000 miles. I just got word that they issued a notice about range issues. They had me bring the car in when i had range
@@brenrob7403 it's their classic move. instead of them just making the regular Highlander just bigger or making this the new generation because let's be honest, the GH isn't that much bigger. sorry I'm ranting, I just hate how they always eat away sales instead of just canceling the vehicle
@@JokerG16Yeah but think of it this way - they take a huge risk cancelling a very popular vehicle that's had ~20 years of consistent sales. This way they hedge their bet: roll out a new product that lines up better against the competition, even having 2 products that exist in the segment. They can then choose favorites. Only a company with the size and resources of Toyota has the ability to do this. They are being conservative and cautious. As the years go on they will assess how each car is selling and likely drop the original highlander or reconfigure it somehow
Inside and out, the Grand Highlander looks impressive and boasts some great features. However, that little GDI I4T engine has already soured its reputation, even more so with the Hybrid Max powertrain. Fortunately, the Lexus TX stands tall with its well-suited V6.
@mr.oshawottryana.m.1785 well..I guess it's just my preference really. It in itself is a marvel of engineering. I've driven one with the rav4 and the revving up and such just annoys me. It makes me want to shift so bad. Perhaps I'd get used to it over time. Sometimes when I see someone driving a manual transmission and I hear their engine and they hang on the gear too long, I can't stand it and want them to shift lol.
Looking to upgrade from our 2022 Highlander hybrid platinum to this model. My one question is why on earth on a vehicle like this is the steering wheel tilt and telescopic not electric?? My 2019 Avalon hybrid limited is all electric and adjusts with the seat modes. For the price, bells and whistles, there shouldn’t be anything manual.
@grisa12345 - I use mine all the time. It's never turned off. With a long suv and people in the back seats, it's 100% not pointless! Even with the rear empty, why have tunnel vision looking through the vehicle before trying to see outside. It's a feature that should be on every vehicle!
Looks way better than the Lexus TX equivalent...which is basically a redundant model to begin with Still lacking in comparison to a CX90 though, except for cargo room
The Lexus TX is for folks that want a Grand Highlander but think "ew a basic Toyota" so they go Lexus; surprisingly there are a lot of people like that
My grand highlander hybrid max is almost stalling on some turns, the tranny would shake and it takes a bit for power to kick in. It's hard to replicate. I brought my car in also bc the power would surge on some acceleration. Toyota tried to update the software but it failed up update so they ended up resetting the ECU so the car is working as it should until it relearns my driving habits and will power surge again. Dont get me wrong, i love this damn car but i got 96mo warranty this care since it's first year first model. I got the second Hybridmax engine in the state. If you notice this, can you also address it?
Same issue in my RX500-exact same power train. 6500 miles in and it’s been so frustrating. Clunky, especially at low speed. Inconsistent shifts. Dealer “cannot duplicate”… yeah right.
My 2004 Lexus ES330 had a similar issue. It's probably how Toyota programs their drivetrains to increase longevity. Still sucks though. I hated it back then, I'm sure that I will hate it now if I buy a GH Hybrid MaX.@@grisa12345
@@tails300 i knew the risk of first year car hence why i got 96mo warranty bumper to bumper. I need this car now for price and space for my family. It's still more reliable than other makes and models im sure. Someone has to buy to buy and complain of any issues. I've been very vocal about it. There's not much in this class. I definitely dont want a surbuban or Sequoia which is much larger but has less interior room. Not to mention $25-30k more
Im definitely not a Toyota fanboy, but if i had $57k to spend on a family hauler I'd get a GH hybridmax limited. Seems like the quickest vehicle in the class, good efficiency, and reliability and resale should be pretty good too being a Toyota. Now if my budget was $50k or less, I'd most likely opt for the new 2024 Traverse LT with supercruise. The non-hybridmax versions of this Grand highlander are very underwhelming...
Mazda CX90 will kill this thing. You will kill yourself trying to speed at a turn in this thing. CX90 looks better drives better and is more luxurious. Send me ur number. I will send u some pix of my car
Happy Monday everyone! Hope you all had a great weekend! The timing worked out well because we will be posting two full reviews on the 2024 Lexus TX 500h and TX 550h+ on Weds, which most of you should know, is the Lexus equivalent of the Grand Highlander. Stay tuned for our full driving impressions on that vehicle in just a couple days!
What driving impressions?😂
They drive exactly the same. It won’t have a RWD feel like the xc90 PHEV MDX pilot cx90 q7 aviator Durango Explorer 😂
Dont think it’s gonna drive like an x5 or MDX.
Would love your opinion on the interior of the Grand Highlander Platinum vs the TX. From the pictures I can't tell if the Lexus TX is worth the premium price. Judging from pictures alone, it seems to me Toyota didn't do enough on the TX to differentiate the interior from the highest trim of the Grand Highlander.
@@SStrunksit’s not worth the price😂.
TX 550h+ 😯😍
@@naveenthemachine be a tad more reasonable, don't think he expects it to,
Incredible, still remember watching your videos when you had under 10k subs. Look at you go!!
Redline Review makes the best videos ever :)
This is about the 10th review I have watched as I am shopping for some of these models. You do a great job when presenting these products. IMPRESSIVE of your listing off facts.
Toyota please provide the second row bench seat option on the hybrid max power train 😞
I’m liking this more then the TX! The V6 hybrid is the only reason I’d buy the TX over this.
That's the best reason
What is TX?
The audio system, powered seats, steering are what will draw me to the Lexus
@@jissanhuq3792 power seats? A grand Highlander has power seats too. And it also has steering
@@Liger._King TX is the new Lexus SUV
I am waiting for Grand Highlander Hybrid XLE. Currently driving Subaru Outback. Can’t wait to get this car.
I got one in xle awd!! Really nice
@TheUahahol what are you getting in real world mpg? Thanks.
Rims on limited (shown) are much better looking than platinum rims imo
Thank You Almighty God for blessing me I will buy one for myself
Amen
If you have Money then buy it 😅👍
Mabrook
God's got nothing to do with it 😂
@@Honestandtruth007 I just got mine! It's an absolute beast!
I definitely agree that Grand highland front looks way better than TX. But rear TX Is slightly better. Somehow I felt like TX front designer finished the design by COB Friday just to meet the deadline of the task 😂
Neither is well styled. From that perspective both are duds. Great cars, just really boring exteriors.
I love the body style on this model. It's got a boxer, sportier look than the bubbly Highlander and Sequoia body styles.
This body style is similar to the sequoia
@@wjoseph-rx9mj yeah the quarter window I see that resemblance
@@wjoseph-rx9mj just realized I've never seen the newest generation Sequoia, after Googling images just now!
Top notch, truthful review!
Jeez, that opening shot makes the Grand Highlander look monstrous.
Well, it is definitely a BIG SUV lol. Only the Sequoia is larger 😅
It's because this fella isn't large
Can you do a comparison of this trim highlander and the Lexus Tx 350? Just saw the Lexus and loved it but now seeing this Toyota idk which one i like better 😅
Another great review. Would you be willing to include in future reviews how well the cooling seats are? Goes a long way to helping make purchasing decisions.
if the cooling seats are like the regular Highlander, the cooling is little!
Very much so, especially here in Texas!
@@trancross7040 I live in Texas and the cooling seats in the regular Highlander sucks.
@gosman949 I have a 14 Acura RLX with ventilated seats & the way they work it pulls warm air off my body instead of blowing cool air onto my body. I hate it! Defeats the purpose...
Toyota cooled seats are just noisy fans. Total joke.
2.4 L engine? Holy moly, I'll be stuck win '22 V6 for years...
I would prefer a Lexus generally, but this looks better than the TX and it’s styling will stand the test of time. You could probably drive this without much hassle for 20+ years. Not sure about 3rd row, but would probably get a 2024 Lexus GX (aka the Japanese Defender) over both the TX and GH
The major thing I would really like to see in the next year is when you use your directional signal that the digital gauge would open up into a view of what is along your side like what is in the KIA's. The side mirrors have a camera in them, and when you use your directional signal, you see what is alongside of you. I personal think it's a fantastic safety feature. I'm still somewhat undecided on what one to get at the end of this year. The Hybrid Max has more HP and plenty of smaller Cargo space VS the Kia Telluride. The Telluride sx prestige & x pro is less expensive.
Just got Tx yesterday and i love it. Strong enough.
18:12 definitely edited out the real word he was going to say 😂
😂😂😂 he stopped himself lol had to remember his job for a second
We’re loving our Grand Highlander Hybrid Max Platinum, which replaced our Palisade Calligraphy, we’re looking forward to switching to the TX550h+, and mitigate some gas usage with the plug in system
Why did you replace palisade? I think TX is a nice one. Yes I was thinking between grand Highlander and palisade.
@@boxoffisa there was nothing wrong with the Palisade per say. It was just a tad bit too small for us, and we had some quality issues, like creaks and rattles
@@alwaysiyi272 I see. Gonna take that away from list. And look up to Toyota and the new tx lexus.. thanks man.
@@alwaysiyi272If your GH has quality issues and rattles what will you do? Keep the Toyota for its mythical QDR?😂
Based on the cars and the years in which they came out And where you plan on going next. sounds like you get a new car every two years. Must be nice
The tinier sound is because this only weighs some 100 lbs more then a regular hl, which means thinner and more plastic, which sucks and no doubt has something to do with the hood rattling some are complaining about
Hello, great channel!! I just bought a Grand Highlander and unfortunately noticed some vibration in the hood, the dealer told me that doesn’t seem normal but there is no current recall for that. They recommend to contact Toyota and raise this issue!! Do you know something more about this? Thank you!!
Hood vibrations? Do you get any noise with that?
@@Bart-dg6qvno noise at all and this is basically what Toyota told me “We just got off the phone with the Toyota technical specialists about the concern with the hood. They have one other case open for the same complaint but are telling us there is no safety concern at this time and to release the vehicle back to you. We did test 2 other Grand Highlanders and they are both doing the same thing. My personal opinion is that due to the lightweight nature of the hood it is susceptible to flex and is showing that movement more obviously because of the black paint’s reflection properties. In my experience, if more of these cases arise, the manufacturer will open an investigation into a possible resolution but at this time we have been instructed to take no action. I will stay alert for any future messages that could relate to this and inform you if I see anything.”
I also received a call from Toyota and told basically the same.
Overall I am very happy with the GH :)
Larger than the Highlander, but close to the same weight. Thinner metal? Not surprised.
Great review as always & greetings from Las Vegas. On a different note, I can't wait to see your review of the 2025 Kia Carnival Hybrid
For me these are the deal breakers:
1. Kids in 3rd row must not feel like they’re being punished.
2. AWD
3. No bulky feel: don’t want huge steering, heavy doors.
4. Descent mileage.
We have a Honda pilot and my entire family loves it.
3rd row leg room is better than any other SUV. I’m not going to spend $ten of thousands just for leg room. But Is there anything that can beat Honda pilot at it’s price range?
Only the brand: Toyota. But it's plenty enough.
@@Bart-dg6qv When we went to test drive Highlander my 10 year old sat in 3rd row and he felt it’s very cramped. He had a hard time getting out. Maybe Grand is better. Do you know?
lmfao pilot leg room better than any other SUV? Idk what you're smoking, but I want some@@RandomRads
@@RandomRads Sorry, I only know regular Highlander. Truth, 3rd row is useless for anyone.
@@MikeyG003 which SUV you have in mind? I’ll go checkout.
B/w I said “3rd row seating”. And I’m doing a apples to apples comparison. Now don’t compare Pilot with mini-van . Let’s be rational.
This is beautiful, thanks for the video.
@theredline , hey Sufyan, if I need to decide between this and cx 90 phev what do you suggest, is it more comfortable to drive than cx 90, in terms of road manners, cabin noise, suspension feel? if I need better driving car, which one would you recommend?
Cx90 if you’re going for handling and ride quality, own a hybrid max platinum, definitely would go GH when it comes to practicality, storage, and ride quality, I found that it was the more comfortable ride, but the cx90 was the better vehicle to drive in my honest opinion. If you’re going for better luxury features and better driving handling and even plug-in hybrid option, cx-90 is the obvious way to go.
Cx90 all day long. If it were cx90 vs telluride palisade or pilot that’s a tougher choice
You’re gonna get to 1M subs this year man!!
interesting they sent you a platinum hybrid max demo with limited hybrid max wheels
I watched plenty of preview videos before purchasing the hybrid max. I had to reserve it! So when it came to delivery day, it's not like I can do a thorough test or see the avg mileage from all the test drives. What's not talked about is how horrible the actual mpg is relative to EPA estimates. I get 20 mpg driving mixed on 55-65 mph flat roads. You need to hit 55+ on gear 6 to see 30-35 mpg range. Anything less is under 20 mpg range. If i could take it back, I would. Too late... Get the regular hybrid if you can.
Also note that mpgs increase as you put more miles on the vehicle and the engine breaks in etc.
@MikeyG003 sure, but I have 3K miles since September, several full to gas light low drives but still average 21-24 mpg for this hybrid max. The digital mpg is also inacccurate vs miles driven and gas refueled. YMMV but I have the direct experience with this car.
@@MikeyG003how would the mpg increase in break if its a hybrid lol
@@petterderter6354it still has an internal combustion engine, doesn’t it? 🤡
8:29 that's very surprising. My 6 year-old Accord has walk-away proximity-lock.
I watched to see if this would make me regret getting the new Honda Pilot Elite. It's nice, I'd definitely be happy with this, but It definitely did not make me regret my purchase. I love my walk away locks and the removable 2nd row center seat. Still, this is a nice vehicle and great review.
Hello, can you ask them please when will arrive in Europe? Thank you,
I really wish they'd let you get a bench on this trim level. Captains chairs don't work for a lot of families who want a big vehicle to haul lots of people.
I just don't understand why manufacturers don't offer benches for the reason you mentioned. The higher trims Sequoias are captains chairs only, including the TRD Pro. Lame.
just get a minivan
Toyota minivans don't offer a bench on top trims either. @@JogBird
For me these are the deal breakers:
1. Kids in 3rd row must not feel like they’re being punished.
2. AWD
3. No bulky feel: huge steering, heavy doors.
4. Descent mileage.
We have a Honda pilot and my entire family loves it.
3rd row leg room is better than any other SUV. I’m not going to spend $ten of thousands just for leg room. But Is there anything that can beat this car at it’s price range?
The 2024 Lexus TX550+ Plug-In Hybrid
404 Horsepower
28 MPG Combined
'Nuff said
0-60 in 6 seconds and costs 80-100k 😂
@@naveenthemachine what else in the segment gets sub 6 second 0 to 60, 30mpg and seats 3 full size adults in the 3rd row lol
@@chibbyylol xc90? 27mpg 455hp 0-60 in 4.5 seconds. 3rd row isn’t unusable. It’s the second best selling 3 row in its class. And it costs less than the tx550h and has a lot better quality interior and more features to back it up. Not to mention better driving dynamics
@@naveenthemachine The volvo is nice but I've read the inside is much smaller than it seems as well as overreported ev range, quite a bit less space overall as well (~12 cuft less)
@@naveenthemachineDude get a life! Every Toyota video is the same hating ass comments SMH!
3 adults in the backseat is really tight and impractical. The TX 3rd row with 2 seats make more sense. Wish they had bench seat options for the max version.
I was in a Limited trim and wasn't very impressed with the feel of the materials for a vehicle that costs $60k. The fully-loaded Telluride SX Prestige is still the nicest in this class. I was expecting the Grand Highlander would be more luxurious than the Highlander, but it's not. It's just bigger. I hope the Lexus TX is better.
Well the tx is not better 😂. The telluride is still nicer than the Lexus tx
I told everyone this was gonna happen but no one listened
Thieves like the easy entry into the Telliride.
@@Jimmy-Legs there’s a fix for that ICYDK. And also this doesn’t affect the telluride or palisade. Only older Hyundai kia models
This is my plan for my next car, hopefully next Summer would be my goal. Looks great, and would be a nice upgrade from my 2013 Durango. That is unless Dodge comes out with a revamped Durango with some form of hybrid engine, then I gotta wait for the Dodge
The fact that you would buy not only a Dodge, but a hybrid... amazing.
But...... will we be able to get the Max anytime soon and without big up charges?
Hi Sofyan.
Could you please comment the A/C system efficiency on the models you review, please. Which model or trim can the most cool down the cabin of the car during hot summers. Etc... It makes the difference for me in my choices. Thanks
don't worry I'm from Texas and it is just fine.
@gosman949 Good to know. I'm from Montreal, Canada, and summer can be very hot here. Thanks.
@@ludovicdjomo8909 haha not like the summer we just went through!
We own a 2021 platinum hybrid. Very similar and we love it but no wireless android auto/Apple car play. Maybe time for an upgrade and we get more space as a bonus. Probably wait until 2025 let them iron out whatever kinks there are in this new platform. We get 35 mpg in town lost 1 mpg when we added tow package.
You were about to say “scoot my ass!”!! Hehehe. Close one.
Please do a regular hybrid review.
do you think high probability they release an xse trim for 2025 model? the current highlander had their xse introduced in second yr
Great review. Do you think Toyota will offer a bench seat in the Hybrid Max in future years?
Anything is possible! Although, Lexus told us the hybrid version of the TX only comes with captains chairs in the second row bc of the battery pack placement so it’s likely the same is true for the Grand Highlander.
TX focuses on performance so no bench seat on hybrid models. Hybrid Max Limited should have an option for bench seat, Toyota says with the battery and motor weight it is hard to keep 8 seats and 5K pound towing capacity.
At almost $60K, the Grand Highlander should have hood struts, instead of a prop rod. Come on Toyota!
We agree on two points that I have not heard anybody say. One this is a grand RAV4 It is not a Grand Highlander. Two the Grand Highlander looks much better than the Lexus TX. You can see traces of the Land cruiser in the Grand Highlander which is a very good thing.
Tons of space, hybrid efficiency (more so in the regular hybrid), a big ol SUV.
Families are going to eat this up
here before naveenthekoreanmachine and his alt accounts touting korean suprmacy
I hope they make a sporty XSE trim for this model!
It's basically what Honda did back in 2016+ with the Pilot. The reason why we bought a Pilot back then was because it was larger but not a MiniVan. Toyota finally came out with a winner.
There is a jeep wagoner l which is huge
Does the 3rd row have the tether for forward facing car seats ?
What about the anchors ?
Adding in a purposeful set of comments on car seat friendliness ( perhaps with a simple diagram ) will take your reviews from good to great.
Its not ugly but really conservative looking.
Tf
great review of this, and I currently own a 2021 hybrid Lexus. This is is a great option, however, I wish it had a deep/ dark bronze wheel and trim option. Not everyone is into murdering out their SUV or having faux chrome all over. #toyota
This needs to come out as a plug-in hybrid in order to be the ultimate family SUV
that wouldnt be the ultimate family suv just a hassle
Thank you for your Great Car content. I would like to see you and Joe from Rati Rides do a collaboration and car race. You guys have the best Car Content on RUclips
Sexy functional beast and not big for nothing gas guzzler like Tahoe suburban Yukon. Not too mention more reliable than a Chevy
Need to offer a blacked out package for any trim level
This really is the perfect family SUV! It does everything well!
No it isn’t. The telluride palisade are the perfect family suvs.
You do a nice review on the Grand Highlander but you are missing a few points. The regular Platinum Highlander Hybrid gets 35mpg city, 35mpg highway which is almost 30%better efficiency than this Grand Highlander. I just did an all day trip to Utah from Wyoming(mountainous) and got an average 37.5 mpg. The styling of the Grand Highlander is a box. It doesn’t even come close to the elegant sporty styling of the regular Highlander. The rear bumper of the boxy G- Highlander is flush with the lift gate and will incur huge damage if struck in the rear. With there being only 100 lbs differential between the two models and the size differential, Toyota had to make some cuts. One being the lack of acoustical glass, door structures, etc. in the G - Highlander. The regular Highlander is super quiet and smooth. And you didn’t mention the difference in price. I won’t even go there because it’s so obvious.
So does 2024 offer a platinum hybrid with these same bells and whistles without going grand mode? I need gas efficiency and would love the luxury the platinum offers (Birds Eye camera, full sunroof, etc)
Don’t lie to people in the comments. I had a 2021 Highlander platinum. It was noisy above 50 miles an hour on the highway from day one just wind noise. I changed the tires to top of the line Michelin and it didn’t help. It’s not a super quiet SUV on road trips, and the motor revs all over the place hunting for gears.
@@Ryan2022 I’m not lying. Everything I said about my 2022 Highlander Hybrid Platinum AWD is true. According to your reply you had a 2021 that wasn’t a hybrid model and wasn’t AWD. Also I don’t have a roof rack on mine and they always contribute to road noise. You didn’t say whether yours did or not. Michelin tires always ride rougher than most. That’s why they get the higher mileage warranty.
@@lc7192 we did not have the hybrid. We did have AWD. We had the V6 thrashing on the highway. It did come with the factory roof rails. The Michelin’s were quieter than the good years but the main problem was wind noise above 50 miles an hour which started on day one it’s not a defect. When this redesign first came out, reviewers and owners talked about the pronounce wind noise about 50 miles an hour it’s not a secret and It’s a characteristic of that car it’s still a great car, but we traded it in for a 4Runner which is much quieter on the highway.
We do a lot of long trips from North Carolina to New York and back. The 4runner motor does not hunt all over the place. Looking to save you a dollar in gas. I like the Highlander but it wasn’t our cup of tea on long trips.
Bring back the 6 cylinder on Camry and Tacoma and Highlander
I was just about to comment this.
Think about emissions bro. You cant just keep destroying the world
@@l.t.p4941 emission? Well I prefer 6 cylinder over a 4 cylinder. Most old timers do like me and my dad.
@@floridaroadways 4 cylinder makes less emissions, and power is the same. A lot of people is moving toward EVs now bc of emissions and thats good. Merge with the world
@@l.t.p4941 it doesn’t necessarily make less emissions. Power is not exactly the same because a V6 runs smoother than a four-cylinder and has less decibels which means you don’t hear the motor as much as a 4cylinder. Like if I buy a Mustang, I prefer a V-8 over a four-cylinder a Camaro, well I’d rather choose a V6 over a four-cylinder if you like 4cylinders that’s your choice and I respect that I have a six cylinder Camry and I like it I used to have a four-cylinder and it just didn’t have that much power and the noise of the edging was just too loud for me. It sounded like a lawnmower. The emissions of a V6 doesn’t have that much affect.
Great overview. Any comments or observations on cabin noise?
Yeah, use some logic here. The regular Highlander is not quiet and is heavier syeel and more substantial in quality than the grand Highlander so it stands the reason that the grand Highlander will be even louder.
What is required to get Toyota's complete suite of semi-autonomous speed and driving? From their website, I get the impression you have to get the Hybrid Max setup for that, which is a definite negative, and it only works on major roadways, unlike, say Hyundais and Kias. Haven't seen a review touch on this yet.
You can get it on the 2.4 non hybrid too, thestraightpipes had a non hybrid platinum and it had that
@@abdullahbinshahid3199 good to know. But I'm not looking at non-hybrids - those cost more to own.
@@stargate25645they will also be like 10k cheaper at purchase sus to lower MSRP and no markups
Does the tank really hold 17gallons or is it like the 2021highlanders and only hold 14 gallons in their supposed 17gallon tank?
I was waiting for you to close the door and say it like it is. I have much respect for you to keep it real regarding the door. It ABSOLUTELY SOUNDS LIKE AN ALUMINUM CAN. That's the first thing I noticed when I went to check it out and I cannot get past how cheap and crappy that door sounds. I guarantee you, the hood is poorly made and vibrates when driving as well. 60k and Toyota can't even get the doors right? Cmon!!?
So much for Toyota build quality
It’s a preproduction, my 2024 G Highlander door is heavy and has a hefty thud.
Almost 5000 miles on a 24 Grand Highlander Platinum Max Hybrid. I think you are overstating your opinion. Our experience is a quiet, solid, powerful and very roomy car. the closing doors are not clunky or rattly. The only complaint is the mileage as yet is averaging 24.3 not 27 as advertised. On the other hand it is a rocket ship when needed. Third seat has more room than any third seat offering from other brands. This is our fifth Hylander, second Hybid and first Grand Highlander. You will not be disappointed if you can buy one of these cars. Which brings up the main problem, getting one is very difficult because of supply issues.
I will have to go check out another one. Thank you for sharing your experience
how would you compare this Grand Highlinder vs TX550 PLug in?
This 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander hybrid Max is really going to go top-notch looks very big and is very spacious inside the cabin however I liked the coastal white colour I think this colour is a symbol of an elephant tusk and also I like portobello leather high upholstery leather. is it full-grain leather? Furthermore, Toyota has provided two motor front electric sandwiched engine 2.4L turbo inline-four cylinders two electric motors 6 s6-speedtomatic all-wheel drive fuel capacity of 17.2 gallons 0 t 69 5.9 mpg estimated range 400 to 450 miles making 362 hp and 400400-pounde of torque I liked that big glittering grille super awesome vehicle thanks sobyan
I would love this car. The best colors are white and grey.
I'm looking forward to purchasing the Lexus GX with this powertrain. It will be interesting to see if they adjust the size of thr turbos for the Lexus GX.
This Portobello interior color is what the Lexus TX interior desperately needs! The Birch is too light since it's a white color & the Peppercorn brown is a dark mocha or espresso brown & there's no option in between
it's definitely a good looking vehicle, but with the Highlander already existing
that's big enough except for the cargo area. they could've easily stretched
the wheelbase by an inch, that would give you better cargo space, but now that
it's here what do i think of it. it's nice but there's one flaw.
Explanation time - Toyota Highlander vs Grand Highlander
starting price as follows, Highlander. these are US prices
LE FWD $39.780
LE AWD $40.720
XLE AWD $43.870
XSE AWD $45.465
Limited AWD $47.975
Platinum AWD $51.175
so as you can see the regular Highlander can get fairly pricey, now watch this.
for the longer and newer Toyota Grand Highlander
starting price as follows, and once again these are US prices.
no L or LE available
XLE AWD starting trim $43.320 & $45.020 on the hybrid a bench seat is standard
Limited AWD $48.110 & $51.410 for the hybrid, 8 seats.
Platinum AWD $53.795 gas only seats 7
Max Limited $54.390 hybrid only seats 7
Max Platinum $58.475 max hybrid powertrain only 7 seats
okay this might be a little unnecessary of a post, but i figure to do a little price
comparison, since people will be out there looking at 3 row options.
so why did i write all this, because i just find it interesting that Toyota has
two vehicles that are similar size, except the Grand Highlander think of it
more like a long wheelbase Chevy Suburban. not quite as long,
but you get the idea. but the reason i find it interesting is that, both are 3 row options.
now obviously the Grand Highlander has more legroom in the 3rd row,
but that's according to what professional sites say. they say 33.5 inches
versus 28 inches in the Highlander. they also say the Grand Highlander has more
headroom, now i shouldn't have to say much about cargo space because that's obvious.
so which do i think is the better buy, well the max hybrid powertrain
is only available in the top trim of the Grand Highlander, and you only
get captains chairs, 7 vs 8. so unless you don't mind it, it's the only
one with the max powertrain. i just don't think it's worth it, if it was a option
on the XLE i would say, it would make it harder to choose the Highlander
over the Grand Highlander, but as it is the choice wouldn't be so easy.
i think what it really boils down to, how big of a 3rd row do you need.
33 inches over 28 isn't a whole lot, but i guess adults could sit back
there in a pitch. in the regular Highlander it's really only for small kids,
both are available with hybrids. the Grand Highlander is also a little higher
in terms of price, but the regular Highlander is not cheap either.
garage space is also something you have to consider.
Should have doe this three years ago! Now there's alot of competition!
And the competition is far superior still to the GH. Too little too late
You'll never get 400+ miles out of this unless you are brave enough to keep driving when distance-to-empty reaches 0 miles and keep driving for quite a while. We've ran ours down to 20-25 miles to empty and still could only put in 12 gallons.
That would be an interesting test! Keep a 2 gallon jug of fuel in the back and run it till its empty.
talk to toyota corporate. they have issued a notice that they are looking into this and had me bring my car in when i had range
Hoping that a PHEV or a Platinum non-Max hybrid are coming in the future
umm
the fact this car is ALWAYS on back order means thats an extra type to make to add to the already under stocked vehicles already out there.
umm idk, maybe it COULD work. but check your local area, extended area, state, and tristate area to area what dealerships even have this vehicle.
i mean, the demand is there but the supply isnt. so why make an extra model that could be a hit and miss when any toyota grand highlander hybrid is flying off the warehouses BY THE BACK ORDERssss.
ask any dealer what their back orders look like, and its at least 3 or more.
theres aleady 3 trims just by fuel type currently.
1) gas
2) hybrid
3) hybrid max
which is even before the amenity trims are factored in.
i could be wrong. im NOT a dealer, salesman, nor do I work with Toyota in any facet. so i hope your wish comes true.
but to me, choice overload doesnt seem like a great idea. it caters to NICHE people but not the masses.
anyone can use a standard hybrid, PHEVs need additional accomodations. which adds 2 additional costs, 1) on the vehicle and 2) on the home owner. (of which not all people own homes) so sadly the niche of needing a vehicle buyer to also be a homeowner makes PHEVs less viable. but yeah, good luck😅
Platinum version is heavier so wont make with less powered 2.5 L
@@paulneil7321 didn’t think the weight difference was that much between the Highlander and GH Platinum. My guess is it’s more pairing up the bigger engine with the most expensive trim
If Hyundai could figure out how to have ventilated second row seats in the Hyundai Palisade SEL Premium trim with a bench, then Toyota & Lexus should've definitely figured out how to put ventilated rear seats in a bench. You shouldn't have to be forced to get Captain's chairs just bc you want to get ventilated rear seats
Wonderful review as always....but jeez that sound when slamming the door is awful😮
And you all think Toyotas known for build quality
Toyota should send out the full production Toyota Grand Highlander because you reviewed and test drove the pre production Toyota Grand Highlander.
Dude this is full production vehicle
Storm trooper vibe....
Great review!!
Does it sit high like the sequoia?
What is the gas mileage for the hybrid max? Also can you just do a plantinum hybrid without going grand platinum hybrid for 2024?
The mileage is terrible. I average 21 on 55 mph flat roads. The first 4 gears on drive train show the mpg meter is below 20. Until you hit 55-65 that's when the mpg range shows 30+. The combined mpg is total bs. I would wait and get the regular hybrid. So yes, you can get a platinum hybrid but good luck finding one
A little surprised on the range. Mine is only getting 350 to a full tank and it only seems to top off to around 12 gallons. In CA I'm paying about 55.00- 65.00 to fill it up
That range is downhill probably. Check your tan btw, you won't have 17 gallons, but you should see that 16 while almost empty.
Talk to Toyota corporate. I've been on them every tank since tank 1 and I'm at 9,000 miles. I just got word that they issued a notice about range issues. They had me bring the car in when i had range
Are they keepng the regular highlander?
Have you driven the 2024 Hyundai Palisade Night Edition? Which do you recommend between this Hybrid Max Platinum and the Night Edition?
987K!! Nice car, really impressive job overall by Toyota. I bet the normal highlander sales will start to wane
They already are GH just outsold Highlander in September
that is so weird tho. Toyota doing the classic move of eating away sales of their own vehicles. this one could've just been the brand new Highlander
@@JokerG16 True. It probably will ultimately replace the regular Highlander
@@brenrob7403 it's their classic move. instead of them just making the regular Highlander just bigger or making this the new generation because let's be honest, the GH isn't that much bigger. sorry I'm ranting, I just hate how they always eat away sales instead of just canceling the vehicle
@@JokerG16Yeah but think of it this way - they take a huge risk cancelling a very popular vehicle that's had ~20 years of consistent sales. This way they hedge their bet: roll out a new product that lines up better against the competition, even having 2 products that exist in the segment. They can then choose favorites. Only a company with the size and resources of Toyota has the ability to do this. They are being conservative and cautious. As the years go on they will assess how each car is selling and likely drop the original highlander or reconfigure it somehow
Inside and out, the Grand Highlander looks impressive and boasts some great features. However, that little GDI I4T engine has already soured its reputation, even more so with the Hybrid Max powertrain. Fortunately, the Lexus TX stands tall with its well-suited V6.
That top tx package with the v6 is very expensive, has cvt and you cant get the pano sunroof.
@@devinlwoods How is the eCVT a negative?
@mr.oshawottryana.m.1785 well..I guess it's just my preference really. It in itself is a marvel of engineering. I've driven one with the rav4 and the revving up and such just annoys me. It makes me want to shift so bad. Perhaps I'd get used to it over time. Sometimes when I see someone driving a manual transmission and I hear their engine and they hang on the gear too long, I can't stand it and want them to shift lol.
2.4 turbo is not gdi its both port injected as well
The top TX the 500h with a V6 is well over 70k.
How did they find this short guy to present to make this crossover bigger than it is?
Please how much does it go for?
Yes! Much better design than the Lexus TX! Fantastic Vehicle!
Hey Sofyan, how tall are you? Just wanted to compare myself to the car’s height.
5’7”
Looking to upgrade from our 2022 Highlander hybrid platinum to this model. My one question is why on earth on a vehicle like this is the steering wheel tilt and telescopic not electric?? My 2019 Avalon hybrid limited is all electric and adjusts with the seat modes. For the price, bells and whistles, there shouldn’t be anything manual.
It’s not an upgrade
Lol..cost saving
Pretty mean of Toyota to have the digital rear view mirror camera only on the highest platinum trim!
That feature is just a gimmick, you will never use it. We have it in our RX500, totally pointless.
@grisa12345 - I use mine all the time. It's never turned off. With a long suv and people in the back seats, it's 100% not pointless! Even with the rear empty, why have tunnel vision looking through the vehicle before trying to see outside. It's a feature that should be on every vehicle!
Pretty nice, pretty quick for such a big car
The Explorer Durango are faster
@@naveenthemachine they also will be faster to go to the dealership for repairs.
Yes and do 10mpg
I'm assuming this is essentially the same engine that will be in the upcoming Tacoma Max?
My next purchase will be between the highlander or mdx, the one i. choose will depend on how my daughters feel on 3rd r seat
Looks way better than the Lexus TX equivalent...which is basically a redundant model to begin with
Still lacking in comparison to a CX90 though, except for cargo room
The Lexus TX is for folks that want a Grand Highlander but think "ew a basic Toyota" so they go Lexus; surprisingly there are a lot of people like that
@@chibbyylolno the tx is for people who don’t know anything about luxury
How is it lacking to cx90 ??
@@ibrahimbashir6634
In everything
From engine, to power, to design, to luxury
@@ibrahimbashir6634 The CX is much better
My grand highlander hybrid max is almost stalling on some turns, the tranny would shake and it takes a bit for power to kick in. It's hard to replicate. I brought my car in also bc the power would surge on some acceleration. Toyota tried to update the software but it failed up update so they ended up resetting the ECU so the car is working as it should until it relearns my driving habits and will power surge again. Dont get me wrong, i love this damn car but i got 96mo warranty this care since it's first year first model. I got the second Hybridmax engine in the state. If you notice this, can you also address it?
Same issue in my RX500-exact same power train. 6500 miles in and it’s been so frustrating. Clunky, especially at low speed. Inconsistent shifts. Dealer “cannot duplicate”… yeah right.
My 2004 Lexus ES330 had a similar issue. It's probably how Toyota programs their drivetrains to increase longevity. Still sucks though. I hated it back then, I'm sure that I will hate it now if I buy a GH Hybrid MaX.@@grisa12345
That’s why you shouldn’t buy the first year of a brand new drive train, there’s always kinks to work out.
@@tails300 i knew the risk of first year car hence why i got 96mo warranty bumper to bumper. I need this car now for price and space for my family. It's still more reliable than other makes and models im sure. Someone has to buy to buy and complain of any issues. I've been very vocal about it. There's not much in this class. I definitely dont want a surbuban or Sequoia which is much larger but has less interior room. Not to mention $25-30k more
One day. I buy a 24' Toyota Grand Cherokee
Grand *Highlander
How about putting a 3rd row back into the 4runner?
Im definitely not a Toyota fanboy, but if i had $57k to spend on a family hauler I'd get a GH hybridmax limited. Seems like the quickest vehicle in the class, good efficiency, and reliability and resale should be pretty good too being a Toyota. Now if my budget was $50k or less, I'd most likely opt for the new 2024 Traverse LT with supercruise. The non-hybridmax versions of this Grand highlander are very underwhelming...
I need opinions on the Grandhighlander hybrid Max platinum or the CX-90 turbos premium plus?
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@@ibrahimbashir6634 Grandhighlander
Mazda CX90 will kill this thing. You will kill yourself trying to speed at a turn in this thing. CX90 looks better drives better and is more luxurious. Send me ur number. I will send u some pix of my car
Cx90 over the RAV4
Depends on your need, space and minimum 7 passenger then go for GH. If you are just for some extra storage behind second row then CX90.