2024 Toyota Grand Highlander Review and Off-Road Test

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We get behind the wheel of the new 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander on the Big Island of Hawai'l.
#toyota #toyotahighlander #offroad
CONTENTS
00:00 - Introduction
00:50 - Sponsored
02:33 - Features
13:15 - Driving Impressions
22:05 - Off-Road Trail Test
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@seanwatson3790 Год назад

Your Cherokee trailhawk time was almost 9 seconds. The v6 and turbo versions are mid 6. Was that supposed to say compass?

@josephina24 Год назад

Probably had the 2.4l NA 4cl, it is a complete DOG of a motor. I believe it's called the tigershark

@seanwatson3790 Год назад

@@josephina24 they don't offer it in that engine anymore

@drivingsports Год назад

Yup, that number was wrong. We had a 7.66 with the 2022 Grand Cherokee Trailhawk. Never tested the Cherokee.

@seanwatson3790 Год назад

@@drivingsports I kinda figured. Sad it's dead. But I have the 2.0 turbo and have seen as low as 6.26 stock. Mines lifted with a tent and awning and mts and camping gear and at a mile above sea level. Still quick but that 6.26 is a pipe dream for me lol

@Eugen-E Год назад

@@drivingsportsIs that 0-60 grand highlander time at 6k ft altitude ??

@alphafiddlesticks5623 Год назад

I've seen a good few of these Grand Highlander review videos, you're the only one I've seen so far that took it off-road. It's a very nice vehicle, top of my 'potential list'. Excellent review, thank you!

@mhassouneh Год назад

I have to tell you, man.. This is one of your best videos. Excellent shots and great journalism, as always.. But this one went beyond 👍

@ianarsenault Год назад

My wife and I have a 21 Rav4 Hybrid XSE, this is something I think we will be taking a look at when it hits lots.

@americandude3825 Год назад

We have a 2022 rav4 XSE. My wife just said the same thing haha.

@carsbykev7037 Год назад

@@americandude3825 We have a 23' Rav4 Prime XSE but need a 3rd-Row. Toyota CAN AND WILL do a PHEV for this I'm sure, and as Tesla owners and Rav4 Prime (Best Vehicle in the world) owners, I appreciate all electric driving on the daily miles. We drive more than most people (Tesla 4k/month visiting my business locations, Other car about 1,200/mth) so the PHEVs make sense for us (with tax credits). I wish they made this in PHEV, but we're changing to the CX-90 PHEV, which is disappointing after driving the RavPrime, but is nice and has a 3rd row that works. I was going to just update our Plaid S to an X because we love the Rav4 Prime so much, but financially my S has taken a hit with the Tesla price cuts so we'd lose almost a Rav4 on trade (about $30k). If you love the Rav4 like we do, this seems appealing. Especially if you're not power hungry like me and could take the more efficient Hybrid.

@americandude3825 Год назад

@@carsbykev7037 well said. I don’t need the extra power. Regular hybrid for me!

@LC.1990 Год назад

We have one too. I got the tires rotated a couple of days ago and the dealership has sent me multiple emails making an offer to buy it back from me.

@americandude3825 Год назад

@@LC.1990 don’t do it!

@IgorRyltsev Год назад

Just purchased one! Was waiting for this video 😂🎉

@Car_conversati0nz Год назад

The scenery in all your videos are so nice, I have to watch it on my TV!

@JZirn Год назад

I remember seeing this vehicle driving around the Toyota plant a few months ago covered up and was curious. Cool to see it finally!

@mariorivas9673 7 месяцев назад

You are, so far, the only car channel to give the correct cargo space info in RU-vid. Amazing.

@therichardrichyrich Год назад

Ahhhhh the Toyota Grand Highlander (or as I like to call it, the lifted Toyota Sienna without the sliding doors) is gonna be a huge seller imo!

@bakhtiyarpakhirdinov2461 Год назад

Yep, exactly, hooded minivans - that's what they are 😁

@lordtark6736 Год назад

Exactly it's a sienna and it's lame

@piggy310 Год назад

You all sound like gossipy Karen's from Illinois.

@scottkasper6378 9 месяцев назад

Lol. Just went to lease our fourth sienna and came home with this since they had no siennas. Must say it’s a pretty awesome off-road sienna

@nielzachi Год назад

8 inches of ground clearance, adult-friendly third row...impressive. Too bad they ditched their sweet V6.

@stingygunner Год назад

@DavidRC for now, brand new.

@sshah2545 Год назад

@DavidRC yeah, exactly this. I completely get the historic stigma on turbo motors, but Toyota/Lexus have been mass producing these small Turbo 4s and 6s for over a decade now... NO unusual failure rates. At some point you gotta stop saying the same crap

@EOtekk Год назад

I'd rather have the 30mpg.

@vichetkim5533 Год назад

I agree. Maintenance cost is less of a head ache on the tried and true V6 than 4 cylinders mated to a turbo and a hybrid battery setup.

@sshah2545 Год назад

@vichetkim5533 you literally don't even know that this is true yet.. and you're saying it. The engine is literally smaller, it should take less consumables. 1st gen Priuses batteries were everyone's fear... they lasted for 15 years+ without issues. If this vehicle is in fact reliable, it should actually cost LESS to maintain over time. And you people are out here fear mongering before its even released

@enobongjackson2200 Год назад

Your videos are great. Honestly, I love your channel 🤞 Am off to go see another video from DSTV 😏 🔥🔥💯 I'd love to see how this competes with the Telluride so much

@ExpeditionaryRanger Год назад

Dude, you have the best reviews now I think.

@jsfbay1 Год назад

Please tell Toyota (and Lexus for the TX) that some people want to be able to option in a 2nd-row bench seat (5:48 and 7:11) so we can fit three people in the 2nd row, leaving all that cargo space you get with the third row folded flat. And no, I don't want the base XLE nor the next one up, I want that bench seat in the top trim! Why not for cyrin' out loud? It's a common mistake in the industry, but I'm begging Toyota/Lexus to be brave and fix the problem. Please!!!!

@andrewsworkshop Год назад

Great review. Thank you Ryan and co.

@LionRunner Год назад

Can't wait to see you do proper offroad test on the Grand Highlander. I remember how bad the old Dynamic Torque Control AWD compared to something like Honda i-VTM4. I don't see much tests on Torque Vectoring AWD system. Atleast from what I see its very basic and may be adequate because Toyota has 4WD vehicles when needed. But most don't understand that AWD is not equal to 4WD and don't really know about viscous coupling, electromagnetic clutches vs mechanical / solid connection, locking diffs, etc.. They will just take the Highlander on scenic places since Toyota say "Lets Go Places". So love to see you test the limits of this.

@Seriously140 Год назад

This is the most perfectly thought out vehicle for the majority of today's buyers.

@afrojoe24 Год назад

another great vid. Lovely location! Nice SUV

@MegaRetr 10 месяцев назад

I have to tell you, man.. This is one of your best videos.

@jsac3939 Год назад

Great review!!

@freytheviking Год назад

Best SUV/Truck content on the internet! Did they say they will have a TRD Pro/Off-road version? I am 100% buying one if so (whenever the second kid comes!)

@ibrahimbashir6634 Год назад

The black badge version of this is going to look bomb 🔥🔥🔥

@peecee9571 9 месяцев назад

I have spent the last 3 days watching videos on the grand highlander. This is easily the best video.

@Shambles7698 Год назад

For car like that it really doing good job plus love you review 👌

@ashleylitebrite6971 Год назад

Great video and review!

@user-uz1yf4hk5s Год назад

Thank you for showing the price first, saved me 30mins of my life 😂

@michaelhale2594 Год назад

I spoke with my local Toyota dealer and was told they are offering the Grand Highlander for MSRP plus a $10,000 market adjustment. Needless to say, that deflated my enthusiasm.

@indaydongtv5139 Год назад

Thank you for the nice review sir ryan very impressive highlander❤❤❤

@smallgaragehustle 10 месяцев назад

Can’t believe they made the highlander a lot larger and downsized the engine to a 4 cylinder. We bought the 2022 Highlander because it was the last year with the V6.

@Mdcumminsw Год назад

Great review…much anticipated vehicle since the launch announcement! It would be great to see a comparison with the Sienna…I will be cross shopping these vehicles in early 2024

@thelawfamilyproduction329 11 месяцев назад

I have the new Sienna but might swap for this

@azzy9532 Год назад

28:00 one of those soft buttons on the left side of the screen should be an option to have the camera automatically re-enable when you drop below a certain speed. Maybe they changed that with the new system but at least for the old system there was a button to do that.

@robertangusjr4411 Год назад

Love my V6 '09 highlander sport! But this one is super nice!

@piggy310 Год назад

You've got the good "old" 2gfre

@lexylangley6179 10 месяцев назад

Great video, phenomenal sponsor segway!

@wesleygamboa2475 Год назад

Great video. This Highlander is definitely a win win. Great job Toyota.

@UKR91 Год назад

Looks so good, wish Toyota update regular Highlander to same shape. Camera resolutions start looking better too, finally!

@MrFreddyd3 Год назад

excellent review!

@seadawg4278 Год назад

Great Video! Hawaii...you have a tough job.

@cyberhard Год назад

Wish I could give you a second thumbs up for the Highlander reference.

@michaelhale2594 Год назад

Having owned a Toyota Corolla, a Camry and currently an Avalon hybrid, I contacted my local Toyota dealer about purchasing a 2024 Grand Highlander Hybrid XLE. I was told they are taking orders (unknown delivery date) and their price is the MSRP plus a $10,000 "market adjustment." Needless to say, their pricing news quickly dampened my enthusiasm for the Grand Highlander and for Toyota.

@jonkrispeterson6678 Год назад

That is too bad. I have a commitment from my local dealer for MSRP on a GH Hybrid.

@dawood2u 9 месяцев назад

🤯

@elizabethescher5445 Год назад

Looks amazing!

@rightlanehog3151 Год назад

Ryan, Others may wish to max out on the Hybrid Max but the ordinary, 34 mpg Hybrid is more to my liking. Your video was so thorough I am left with just one question - what was the owner of the silver Pontiac Vibe 16:14 doing out in that field in the middle of nowhere? 🤔😂

@user-tb7rn1il3q Год назад

I believe both have the same top speed of 112 mph. I’d rather have more mpg. You make better time on a trip with the 2.5 Hybrid even if it takes a few extra seconds to get to speed.

@guerrierim15 Год назад

Lol good eye!

@rightlanehog3151 Год назад

@@guerrierim15 I own one myself but I can assure you it has never been to Hawaii. As a matter of fact, since it was shipped up from California it has never left Canada. 😉

@kingsleyagyemang7417 Год назад

Toyota is really satisfying the need of the people with this 3 row and they are gonna make more money on it other car brands are in serious trouble they got it so right no doubt

@lilpeppa117G Год назад

Not the kia telluride or palisade

@davecesario950 11 месяцев назад

Great video! Wish you talked/showed a little more about the color since it’s new. Any metallic in the cloud burst paint??? Nicely done!!

@javierjavier-ht3yu 4 месяца назад

Very good reviews , made with profesionalism, and I want saying also that the t-shirts are very beauty, and the sweaters too.

@OneBaldingWookiee Год назад

Wow. I really like this vehicle. Now let’s see an off-road trim then I’m sold.

@loneapple440 Год назад

Great video.

@nonameman3741 9 месяцев назад

Great video as always...and no,we were not looking at your watch :)))

@jhagen4850 Год назад

Love the fact that you actually lay down in the back. Real users sleep in their vehicles like this. Toyota is absolutely killing it with their product lineup! I question if competitors are going to keep up at this point.

@tallll70 Год назад

Exactly, i'm renting santafes explorers and 4runners for that reason and slept in all of them

@LifeCycle1978 Год назад

What!? “Real users”? You mean all those overlanders who use this vehicle for exploring their local grocery stores? 😂

@fireslayerx Год назад

Highlander reference made me subscribe!

@TundeEszlari Год назад

Magical video. 😁

@qichen5316 Год назад

Hi thank you so much for this great review. Can you please compare the interior space of the sienna against this, especially the third row seats? I ordered a sienna 8 months ago and the delivery date is unknown. Really like this grand highlander but i need to carry adults (seniors) in the 3rd row so need to find out how it stacks up against the sienna 3rd row.

@TobyCostaRica Год назад

That did a lot better than I thought off road.

@DarianDT Год назад

Finally a functional 3rd row for Toyota beside a Sienna.

@ashleylitebrite6971 Год назад

I know you just mentioned this off hand, however I honestly never knew Jurassic Park was filmed in Hawaii. Really cool!

@fivefingerheist Год назад

Love the shirt!

@huntstyle Год назад

I wonder if Toyota would consider making a TRD Highlander? My guess is no, as it's too close to the 4Runner. But the next gen 4Runner better have improved gas mileage when the larger Sequoia is already better in that regard. Perhaps it'll be the same engines as the new Tacoma (though I haven't seen mpg figures for that one yet).

@TobyCostaRica Год назад

If they made a TRD Rav4 and a Woodland lifted Sienna. It’s not out of the question for a TRD Highlander. Just needs a small lift, skid plates, different bumpers for more clearance.

@payasahermosa 8 месяцев назад

Yes I would buy it

@eugenewang8928 Год назад

Cool, thanks

@indaydongtv5139 Год назад

Realy cool grand highlander 😍😍😍

@peterr2237 Год назад

Thank you for sharing this wonderful video. I would like to get more information about the 6-speed transmission on their Hybrid Max version. Why is that? Isn't the 6-speed configuration old-fashioned nowadays?

@Abundance4LL 11 месяцев назад

I had my eye on pilot and mdx but now highlander looks really attractive 🤔

@ayhamsaati7476 6 месяцев назад

Love the grand Highlander, and REALLY love the watch!!!,

@cungzjohnjohn122 Год назад

I totally agree. I fir one is driving a 2005 toyota sequioa. I love it, but if I am getting a new bigger vehicle I would get this instead.

@BAJAORY1994 10 месяцев назад

I wish I have this soon I really like it ❤

@slandshark Год назад

"A bench seat is available in lower trims"....and that's why I bought an 8 seater Subaru Ascent instead of something else. Pretty much every SUV manufacturer makes families as large as mine have to choose a lower trim than I want because of seat options. Looks like a great Toyota, but it won't be one I own simply because of that reason.

@jonkrispeterson6678 Год назад

You can get a limited hybrid with the bench seat. About the only thing you sacrificed is ventilated 2 nd row.

@slandshark Год назад

@@jonkrispeterson6678 The 8 seat configuration is only available in bottom 2 trims. No 360 surround camera view, no all-time AWD, etc. Granted it's MPG and a larger vehicle, the toyota grand highlander starts at $2k more than I paid for a fully loaded Ascent Limited. I built out a Hybrid Limited version with 8 seat/bench with as many features to match my Ascent as were available and came to $56k MSRP. And I still don't get all-time AWD and a few other safety features. That said, it may be a good 2nd family vehicle for us since we are slowly building out our Ascent to be an offroad/overlanding vehicle. It has been extremely capable so far.

@jonkrispeterson6678 Год назад

@@slandshark I have confirmed delivery in late august for my GH Limited Hybrid. 8 passenger, (bench seat). No surround view camera, but we have that in our RAV4 and rarely use it. Heated second row, AWD, Panoramic roof, panoramic rear view mirror, and about $1000 worth of misc I could do without. Price before the deliver fee is $56,200. You can’t order from Toyota anymore, you get what comes, and I got in line first for this one.

@jsfbay1 Год назад

Ryan, did you get a chance to try the "Traffic Jam Assist" (or whatever they call it) functionality? I'm curious what it does that is different than any other adaptive cruise control system. From watching another channel, one of the functions that is not related to traffic jams is that it will slow you down if you go into a corner faster than it thinks is safe. But with a disability in my right foot and ankle that makes it painful to drive in bumper-to-bumper traffic, I'm anxious to know what they've done. Thanks for your review, I always enjoy them.

@TobyCostaRica 11 месяцев назад

I don’t know if they improved it but it works ok in my 2021 Toyotas. My complaint is how smooth the acceleration and braking is. Feels like a teenage driver on a learners permit. In my subaru it was much smoother.

@adamcoleman7810 7 месяцев назад

Can you please do a review of the gas-only version? I’m very interested to see how that AWD system performs.

@user-nm9xo7gb3g Год назад

Hi Ryan! I was wondering if you would consider doing a review of the new Subaru Ascent 23. I received my second generation Ascent in early October 22. And it will be very interesting for me to put it to the test with the familiar DUAL-X Mode. I look forward to every new episode.

@kennethhielscher1949 9 месяцев назад

nice job...I'd like this kind of test on the GH with the AWD and just the gas engine, NO ELECTRONICS in the power train. I want to check out how that AWD handles off roads like this NOT what you tested the Trail sport on in AZ. Thanks

@legambaz Год назад

Toyota has definitely done a very good job on this Highlander

@Kiss__Kiss Год назад

This Grand Highlander has the silhouette of the Land Cruiser.

@rbb1111 Год назад

Thought I was the only person who thought that.

@beaglesinthesun Год назад

Great video, I will research this, but I did not hear you say if it was available as a plug-in hybrid.

@drivingsports Год назад

Toyota did not announce any plug-in hybrid variation

@zijousa Год назад

This might eat into the Sienna space. A minivan-like spacious SUV with good mpg

@danelhouseofel7634 Год назад

Hell, yes. "THERE CAN ONLY BE ONE" - Christopher Lambert voice -

@azkhan70 7 месяцев назад

Great video up untill the end.. If you went up the rocks and tested it a bit more that would've sealed the deal for me.

@VG22. 11 месяцев назад

A great everyday family hauler. Currently leasing a 2022 Pilot exl awd, While I love how the pilot drives and the space... I am extremely disappointed at the interior build quality of my Honda Pilot. Rattles and creaks from the dashboard began a week after ownership and the service department says they dont want to risk further rattles by trying to fix the dashboard rattle. WTF...

@leeyang1473 Год назад

Finally someone that doesn't complaint about a smaller infotainment screen. The 14"' tablet looking screen is so in your face and distracting

@jml9550 Год назад

Right? Just bought my wife a new Lexus NX350H, $51K cash. The 10 inch screen is good enough. If I want a big screen, I could’ve bought a Tesla model Y which she refused.

@kevin3051 10 месяцев назад

No other reviewers are testing the space for camping - Thanks! How tall are you and did you have additional space at your feet and head? I'm 6'2". Also, in the 2.5 hybrid the off road mode is "trail mode". Is that equivalent to "snow mode"? I'm wondering how it changes the power to the wheels. I would be using it in a snowy climate.

@drivingsports 10 месяцев назад

Snow mode cuts power. Trail mode increases wheel spin. Very different. I’m 6’1”. Sorry I don’t remember exactly how much extra space was there. It was a while ago.

@danareynolds7843 10 месяцев назад

The only answer for that Sequoia is either a non hybrid using the space for a third row or an XL option

@MariktheWolf Год назад

love Highlander...even the 2nd one lol

@segnokosi1878 Год назад

Looks like a Highlanded 4 runner. It's a beautiful tho

@gregaclark2 10 месяцев назад

This model/powertrain/trim level isn't buildable on the Toyota website as of today??

@Ribyyonacc69 Год назад

For a adventures family person like me which one do you recommend Honda pilot trailsports or grand Highlander?

@JRs-guitars Год назад

I'd take the Pilot TrailSport. The Highlander might have a little more cargo and passenger space, but Hondas new AWD system will always win against a hybrid AWD system.

@user-tk7km1sr7e 9 месяцев назад

How loud is the pedestrian safety sound generation on the Grand Highlander hybrid models?

@GiantMaster Год назад

After this video clip (review) issued, this Grand Highlander will be more hot and the waiting list would absolutely be longer.

@anan7s294 7 месяцев назад

If ur wearing polarised sunglasses, is the HUD n screens still visible?

@rapide12345 Год назад

Test the new 2023 Outlander PHEV off-road.

@nv-systems Год назад

Any Prado or 4Runner updates that we can expect for 2024?

@JacanaProductions 10 месяцев назад

Looks a hell of a lot better than the new Landcruiser!

@Fadic4 Год назад

I don’t think it has a “facial recognition system”? i think that’s just eye tracking to make sure you are looking at the road. The features that you described that the car remembers are based on which key you use, not based on vehicle using facial recognition.

@FrankTheRabbit 5 месяцев назад

The second lever is for the older siblings in the 3rd row to torment the younger siblings in the 2nd row lol. Looks like a great family hauler.

@MIZUNOMP60 Год назад

I guess Ryan you preferred this over the Mazda CX-90?

@johnnylong2049 Год назад

Power or efficiency? 27mpg or 37mpg? Hard to pick.

@edkowalski2001 Год назад

I like it but that price tag is crazy!

@piggy310 Год назад

You probably voted for biden.

@tomgriesheimer4366 Год назад

Cool, cool, cool. Now, WHERE'S OUR LANDCRUISER???!!!

@captain_storms5998 Год назад

I just wish Toyota can figure out a way to fix the sequoia, it would be soooooo much more competitive if they could fold the third row. Yes the battery is underneath, but why could they not just put it under the second row seats? I get there’s a lot of foot traffic, but could they not just reinforce that part of the vehicle? I guarantee you if Ford or GM have a hybrid powertrain in their large three row SUV’s in the future they will be able to fold the third row down. And this is coming from a Toyota fanboy

@huanronghu4432 Год назад

hmmm perhaps now that the new land cruiser is probably coming to the US (based on the lexus gx aka land cruiser prado), and if they sell enough, they could go back and have an independent rear suspension just like the 2nd generation of the sequoia and fix the packaging of the 2nd row and farther

@peterr2237 Год назад

For the new generation of Sequoia, the real problem is the part-time 4WD, which does not fit the current road conditions. People use that dated machine in rare cases (off-road, e.g.), but they need a modern AWD setting all day long.

@oluseyigearhead4466 Год назад

@Driving Sports TV. Please, why did Toyota decide to pair the hybrid max engine with a 6 speed automatic gearbox? Why not the 8 speed or 10 speed gear box for that matter? I will sincerely appreciate your response.

@Rasteell 9 месяцев назад

One of the other reviewers reported that Toyota's Chief Engineer claims that the 8 speed would not fit in the available space.

@oluseyigearhead4466 9 месяцев назад

@@Rasteell Really? I am finding that hard to believe.

@drakedrake8405 Год назад

Well done Toyota

@tropicalstorm339 Год назад

People keep saying *heads up display* when it should be *head up display.* It's for the driver to look at, not the passengers and the driver has *one* head.

@markdougherty1636 Год назад

Why did they make the center console higher and wider?

@NafaratMiyaMiya Год назад

Great review! This looks like a home run for Toyota

@dltafrc17 Год назад

@7:19 dang dude did you scuff the back of that arm rest??? lol

@drivingsports Год назад

Wasn’t us!

@vishp8867 5 месяцев назад

Every time I see that blank switch near the off road modes drives me crazy especially in a top of the line Hybrid max model. Lower trims has it as engine auto on/off for the traffic 😑