After a long and highly anticipated wait, the full specs and pricing are finally available for the 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander! This article will take a deep dive into all the specifications, pricing, and trim breakdowns for each trim. For a full design review of the new Grand Highlander, watch our video below at Car Confections on YouTube!

 What’s New for 2024?

  • Everything!
  • All New Exterior and Interior
  • 4L Turbo I-4, 2.5L Hybrid and 2.4L Turbo Hybrid Max powertrains
  • Latest Technology
  • Positioned between the regular Highlander and Sequoia

Trims and Pricing

MSRP at Time of Writing:

XLE: $43,070

Limited: $47,860

Platinum AWD: $53,545

XLE Hybrid: $44,670

Limited Hybrid: $51,060

Limited Hybrid Max AWD: $54,040

Platinum Hybrid Max AWD: $58,125

Pricing is for standard FWD on all trims, unless noted.

Design and Features

As mentioned above, please watch the video linked below for a full in-depth exploration of the exterior design and differences. The Grand Highlander’s design is not like the traditional Highlander, but has its own styling, with elements borrowed from both the RAV4 and Sequoia. When it comes to the interior, you will be greeted with the standard Toyota design, with more luxury elements as compared to the traditional Highlander.

Here is the full breakdown of what we currently know about the feature availability:

Feature

Availability

Exterior

LED Headlights

Standard, Premium arrangement on Limited+

LED Fog Lamps

Standard on Limited+

Wheels

XLE: 18-inches | Limited/Platinum: 20-inches (designs vary with powertrain selection)

Mirrors

Standard BSM and Heating | Limited Adds Power-Folding

Length

201.4-inches

LED Taillights

Standard

Towing Capacity

Gas/Hybrid MAX: 5,000lbs | Hybrid: 3,500lbs

Forward Emergency Braking

Standard on all Grand Highlander models with Toyota Safety Sense 3.0

Lane Keep Assist

Auto High Beams

Adaptive Cruise Control

 

When it comes to the Interior, the Grand Highlander will also be well-equipped on all trims.

 

Interior

Smart Entry and Digital Key

Standard

Seat Materials

SoftTex Leatherette or Leather Depending on Trim

Seat Adjustment

10-way Power (Memory on Limited+)

Push Button Start

Standard

Gauge Cluster

XLE: 7-inches | Limited+: 12.3-in full digital cluster

Head-up Display

Platinum Exclusive

Steering Wheel

Manual Adjusting | Limited+: Heating | Facial Recognition (Toyota First)

Wireless Charging

Standard

360 Degree Camera

Platinum Exclusive

3-Zone Climate Controls

Standard

Heated and Ventilated Seats

Standard Heated Seats | Limited+: Ventilation

JBL Premium Audio- 11 Speakers

Limited+

Screen

Standard 12.3-inch display with Wireless CarPlay and Android Auto | Limited+: Navigation

Digital Mirror

Platinum Exclusive

Moonroof

Platinum Exclusive (Optional on Lower Trims)

 

The rear of the Grand Highlander is also well-equipped, especially compared to its smaller sibling.

 

Rear Amenities

Seat Configurations

7-person 2nd Row Captains Chairs | Optional 8-person bench

Removable Center Console

Limited+

Heated Rear Seats

Limited+

Ventilated Rear Seats

Platinum Exclusive

3rd Row Amenities

USB Ports

Tailgate

Limited+: Hands-Free Power

Cargo Capacities

Behind 3rd Row: 20.6-cu.ft | 2nd Row: 57.9-cu.ft | MAX: 97.5-cu.ft

 

For in depth details on the 2024 Grand Highlander, watch our full first look review linked at the bottom of this article.

Grand Highlander Hood Open

What’s Under the Hood?

To provide the most versatility for buyers, Toyota is offering the Grand Highlander in three powertrain options, with two of them as hybrids:

  • Traditional Gas:
  • 2.4L Turbo I-4
  • 265 hp and 310 lb.ft
  • FWD or AWD
  • 0-60: 7.5s
  • 8-speed automatic
  • Std on all 3 trims XLE, LIM, PLAT

  • 4th Generation Hybrid system:
  • 2.5L 4-cylinder w/ 2 electric motors
  • 243 hp total system 
  • FWD or AWD
  • 0-60: 7.9s
  • eCVT
  • Opt on XLE, LIM

  • Hybrid MAX system:
  • 4L Turbo-4 w/ front electric motor and rear e-axle
  • 362 hp | 400 lb ft of torque
  • Same design system as the Lexus RX 500h Performance
  • AWD only
  • Most powerful mid-size Toyota SUV -> 0-60: 6.3s
  • 6-speed automatic
  • Opt on LIM, PLAT

With multiple trims, there are multiple Fuel Economy Ratings, with the Traditional Hybrid powertrain providing the most economy:

Gas FWD: 21/28/24 MPG

Gas AWD: 20/26/22 MPG (XLE: 23 combined)

Hybrid FWD/XLE AWD: 36/32/34 MPG

Limited Hybrid AWD: 35/31/33 MPG

Hybrid MAX AWD: 26/27/27 MPG

When it comes to availability, the Grand Highlander will be on sale in July of 2023. Expect for more Gas and Hybrid Powertrains to be available first.

We hope you have found this overview of the 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander helpful! For a more detailed first look of the Grand Highlander, please watch our video below! What do you think of the new Grand Highlander? Let us know in the comments!