2024 Toyota Grand Highlander Preview

For years, the Toyota Highlander has been famous as a rugged, high-performance vehicle on the streets of Wappinger and beyond. Whether you’re making a school run, heading out on a road trip, or tackling new terrain on an off-road adventure, the Highlander has got you covered! 

Is Toyota going to make a Grand Highlander? Yes, they are! Toyota recently announced that they’re developing a super-sized version of the classic Highlander that’s bigger, more powerful, and more technologically advanced, called the 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander. The 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander release date isn’t set in stone yet, but auto experts estimate that you’ll be able to get your hands on one around the summer of 2023. Check out the guide below for more details on this upcoming full-size SUV!

Toyota Grand Highlander Preview: Dimensions

How much bigger is the Grand Highlander than the Highlander? The Grand Highlander has been designed to give you plenty of extra passenger and cargo room so you can stretch out in style and carry all your gear around Poughkeepsie! Let’s see how the Highlander and Grand Highlander compare in a few essential interior dimensions:

Toyota Highlander Dimensions 

• Passenger volume: 141.8 cubic feet
• Three rows of seats
• Cargo volume (all seats up): 16 cubic feet
• Cargo volume (all seats folded): 84.3 cubic feet

Toyota Grand Highlander Dimensions 

• Passenger volume: 153 cubic feet
• Three rows of seats
• Cargo volume (all seats up): 21 cubic feet
• Cargo volume (all seats folded): 97.5 cubic feet

Toyota Grand Highlander Preview: Specs 

A larger size isn’t the only difference between the classic Toyota Highlander and the upcoming Grand Highlander! The Grand Highlander will come with the choice of three powerhouse engines, including two hybrid options, rugged capabilities, and high-tech amenities. Here’s a quick preview of what you can expect under the hood and inside the cabin:

• 2.4L turbocharged gasoline engine
• 2.5L hybrid engine with 34 MPG combined
• Hybrid MAX engine with 362 horsepower and 400 lb-ft of torque
• 0-60 mph in 6.3 seconds (hybrid MAX engine)
• Max towing capacity: 5,000 pounds
• 12.3-inch infotainment display
• Seven USB-C ports 
• Available panoramic view monitor
• Available heated and ventilated seats

Discover the Toyota Grand Highlander at DCH Wappingers Falls Toyota!

While the Grand Highlander hasn’t arrived in Fishkill just yet, if you contact our office we’ll make sure you’re among the first to know when it’s here! In the meantime, be sure to check out our model research and our blog for more automotive news, as well as information on the other vehicles in our current lineup.