Trims and Powertrains

Offering choices for different driver preferences, Toyota will sell the Grand Highlander in three trims – XLE, Limited, and Platinum – as well as three powertrains. The base engine for the Grand Highlander will be a turbocharged 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine, while a 2.5-liter four-cylinder hybrid powerplant will be available. These two engines can be teamed with either front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive (AWD). The third powerplant option, the 362-horsepower Hybrid MAX system, will be available only in conjunction with AWD. Toyota says this powertrain can take the Grand Highlander from zero to 60 mph in 6.3 seconds, as well as increasing its towing capacity to 5,000 pounds.

The 2024 Grand Highlander’s other main attraction is its interior space, with roomy seating for up to eight, or as much as 97.5 cubic feet of maximum cargo area (with the second and third rows folded flat). That’s 15% more interior volume than the 2023 Highlander and 12% more than the full-sized Sequoia SUV.

Standard Features

The XLE’s middle row can be configured with captain’s chairs for seven-passenger seating or a bench seat for eight-passenger capability. This well-equipped base trim also gets proximity keyless entry, a power liftgate, Softex (simulated leather) upholstery, heated front seats, a ten-way power driver’s seat, an eight-way power front passenger seat, push-button start, second-row sunshades, heated side mirrors, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, roof rails, and 18-inch alloy wheels.

Upgrades for the Limited trim include genuine leather upholstery, heated and ventilated front seats, heated second-row seats, a heated steering wheel, a driver’s memory system, a hands-free liftgate, heated side mirrors with power-fold, LED fog lights, ambient cabin lighting, rain-sensing windshield wipers, puddle lamps, and 20-inch alloy wheels. An accessory power outlet with a 1500-watt output capacity in conjunction with either the hybrid or Hybrid MAX powertrain. The Platinum goes further upscale with a panoramic moonroof, heated and ventilated second-row seats, a head-up display, and trim-specific 20-inch alloy wheels.

Advanced Driver Aids and Safety Technology

Toyota’s latest-generation suite of advanced driver aids (TSS 3.0) will come standard on every Grand Highlander. These features include a pre-collision system with pedestrian detection, lane departure alert with steering assist, lane-tracing assist, proactive driving assist (for enhanced braking support and distance control), adaptive cruise control, and automatic high beams. Blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert will be standard as well. The Limited and Platinum will have front and rear parking sensors with automatic braking, while the Platinum adds a surround-view monitor, a digital rearview mirror, front cross-traffic alert, and access to traffic jam assist services.

Infotainment and Connectivity

A 12.3-inch touchscreen is the centerpiece of the Grand Highlander's infotainment system, where the supporting technologies include wireless Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, Bluetooth, and SiriusXM satellite radio. Every trim will have seven USB ports and wireless device charging. The XLE will have a multi-speaker audio system, while the two higher trims will be upgraded with an 11-speaker JBL arrangement.

All Grand Highlanders will come with available Cloud Navigation services and have access to a Wi-Fi hotspot and Toyota Connected Services (for emergency assistance, remote vehicle monitoring, and additional features). A digital key is also standard across the Grand Highlander lineup, enabling vehicle access and operation with a smartphone app.