Toyota USA made the world premiere of its new SUV model “Grand Highlander” on February 8, 2023 (local time). It will be unveiled to the public at the Chicago Auto Show 2023.
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About the exterior of Toyota’s new Grand Highlander
The Grand Highlander is a three-row SUV that is larger than the Highlander. Visually boxier and simpler than its Highlander sibling, Toyota’s new SUV was designed by a team at Calty Design Studios in California. The body-colored rear pillars express robustness and strength, and the smooth surfaces throughout the body create a simple and rugged design.
The Grand Highlander is offered in three trim levels (XLE, Limited, and Platinum) with aluminum wheels ranging from 18 inches to 20 inches. It is also equipped with a panoramic moonroof.
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About the interior of Toyota’s new Grand Highlander
The Grand Highlander SUV offers up to 2,775L of volume with the seats folded, which is approximately 396L more than the Highlander. Even with the third row of seats in use, the trunk is large enough to hold seven carry-on suitcases. The third row of seats is large enough for adults to sit comfortably, and each person sitting there has access to a USB port, a place to store a smartphone or tablet, and he has access to two cup holders. Grand Highlander features 13 cupholders and 7 USB-C ports for all your charging needs. Second-row passengers also have an air-conditioning control panel, and the Grand Highlander is equipped with either captain’s chairs or a bench.
A 12.3-inch infotainment screen and wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto come standard, with a configurable center console large enough to fit a tablet and two wireless chargers. A heated steering wheel, 1,500W power outlet, hands-free power liftgate, and seat ventilation for the driver and passenger seats are available on higher trim levels. Toyota designed the Grand Highlander to be as comfortable as your living room, with soft materials on the instrument panel, “woodgrain” trim, and a soft armrest designed to feel like a “finely crafted sofa.” . The leather seats have 10-way adjustment for the driver (8-way for the passenger), and Hybrid Max models have exclusive Ultrasuede and leather seats with bronze accents.
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About the advanced technology of Toyota’s new “Grand Highlander”
The Grand Highlander is now equipped with a wireless update function. This means smart features like voice assistants are kept up to date with the latest innovations and improvements.
A host of connected services is available. Buyers can try out Toyota’s 10 years of services including Emergency Assistance Service, 24/7 Roadside Assistance and Stolen Vehicle Locator. Vehicle health reports, maintenance reports etc. can also be accessed in a separate his 10 year trial version.
Pre-collision warning, lane departure warning, adaptive cruise control, lane tracing assist, road sign detection, automatic high beams, and proactive driving assists are all standard. In addition, “Grand Highlander” provides the purchaser with his one-year free trial of remote connection services. This allows the owner to smartly use his device to activate the headlights, start the vehicle, lock the doors, and more.
You can turn Grand Highlander into a Wi-Fi hotspot for up to five devices, and the soundtrack is provided by a JBL sound system with up to 11 speakers. A head-up display, panoramic view monitor, and Toyota’s advanced driver assistance system, Traffic Jam Assist, are also available.
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Toyota new “Grand Highlander” powertrain
The Grand Highlander offers three powertrains. Although all details have not been released yet, he revealed that the base model will be equipped with a 2.4L gasoline engine, and a 2.5L hybrid will also be available. Both are available with either front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive.
Top trim models will be equipped with Toyota’s Hybrid Max drivetrain. The hybrid setup, first introduced in the Crown, adds 30 horsepower (22 kW/30.4 PS) to the large SUV for a total of 362 hp (270 kW/367 PS) and 400 lb-ft (542 Nm) of torque . It accelerates to 60 mph (96 km/h) in 6.3 seconds and can tow up to 5,000 pounds.
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