Should You Buy A 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander? Back To Basics Toyota
A Mechanic reviews the all new 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander to see if Toyota did well with this model or not.
We start the review with a proper technical review of all powertrains. Then we take a look underneath. We also take a look outside, Inside and discuss some things we don't like about it.
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0:00 Intro
0:38 Under The Hood
17:35 Under The Car
23:33 Exterior Review
32:04 Interior Review
43:45 Things I Don't Like About It
45:37 Should You Buy One?
Just had my 2014 Prius serviced by AMD and his crew. It was a Total pleasure to meet and speak with Melanie and AMD, And, I know my service was done with integrity and care. Thank you to all that take great care of their customers at TCCN Automotive! Chuck
916commons you're so lucky to have a *Toyota* *Lexus* *Master* *Technician* in your area like *Ahmed* 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
I wish I was near so I can bring all my Yota's to his garage
@@nokianx400 I wish I was near so I could go to work for him……..Im a long time mechanic and could learn lots from him.
@@jasonyurrrr9994amd is the car care nut
he is the best!!
Absolutely no one does under hood explanations better. Thanks.
The person filming this video is doing an excellent job, zooming in when necessary and providing good views with camera positioning. Presenter is top notch as always!
I love all Toyota vehicles regardless. My old 2005 Sienna still runs great at 325k miles without having to rebuild or replace anything major (engine, transmission, AC, suspension, fuel system all original). Just purchased the new generation Hybrid Sienna and couldn’t be happier. 600-650 miles range on smaller fuel tank 18 gallons Vs 21 gallons.
Best vehicles ever made was yours awd
My 2007 is a gas guzzler in today's standard. 19 MPG👎. But I drive it as a backup vehicle.
Yes, yet they are no longer affordable for the "common" or "budget-restricted" family.
I hope you've replaced the timing belt on the 05, because it was still an interference engine which will be damaged when the belt breaks.
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Excellent -- usual thorough review by TCCN. A terrific balance of technical expertise with practical insight. His astute observation that the aluminum knuckle may cause long term issues is spot on based on my unpleasant experience as a shade tree mechanic.
This by far the best video i have seen on Grand highlander, very well done 👍
Thank you so much for such an in-depth review! I have been stalking this vehicle since January and really enjoy your insight from a mechanic’s perspective! I have a 2018 4Runner that I absolutely love and am terrified to get rid of but I need more space for my family, so a review like this really helps me determine if I keep my 4Runner or have found a good replacement better suited to my family’s needs!
Thanks for the in-depth review! This is the info I want before I plunk down 5 figures, and they’re fun to watch with great info that goes well beyond basic car reviews… especially for those of us that keep cars 10-20 years.
Thank you the only guy out there giving us the technical details that matter, great stuff explained very clearly.
Thanks for the review - I really like this vehicle. I do agree that the seats look narrow. Also, it didn't look like you had a ton of extra legroom, and I'm 6' 1" and when I set the driver seat for me, my knees were hitting the driver seat. So I got back in and readjusted the driver's seat a bit closer than I'd like, and now I had maybe 2" of legroom left. I wish the 2nd row seat could slide further back because we will only occasionally use the 3rd row.
What a great straight to the point knowledgeable review unlike most others on KZhead. Thank sir!
The way you explain everything in details your channel deserves more subscribers.
A lunchbreak and a new care care nut video! Pure Bliss!
I'm so happy Toyota built this extended version of the Highlander. I don't know the price but with all the rear seats down it almost has the hauling capacity of a truck without the poor fuel mileage and at a lower cost. Eighty percent of the time I don't need a truck so this would fit me perfectly when I need to haul a bit more than my RAV4. It could be easily converted for use in car camping or placing a tent on top of the roof rails.
I love your reviews. Thank you for doing the Grand Highlander.
Oh boy I am waiting for this review! Thank you
Always enjoy your vehicle reviews. We get more insight than other reviewers give us. 👍🏼I would be interested in a Mercedes Benz GLE 450 review from you.
I just purchased a 2024 Grand Highlander Limited Hybrid and I am very pleased. I have been driving a Honda Pilot last 6 years and 150K miles. Highlander is a very comfortable drive, lots of interior room. Very pleased.
Did your transmission fail in the pilot? Mine did at 150k 😢
How is the cabin noise? I heard toyotas have a lot of wind and road noise
The gold brings back memories of my 2000 Lexus IS200!
First, I think the Toyota officials should and would be very happy to watch your informative videos. I was looking for a family car and was thinking of Sienna or the regular Highlander hybrid XLE trim. I watched your other video on the Sienna and now have a more clear view of which path I am taking. Thank you for providing such original reviews. You are the king of the mechanics!
Good review ! I have a 2012 highlander and love it !
Sounds like you should write the commercial for this. “Everything you need and nothing you don’t” 😊
Very thorough review, awesome job!
So glad I purchases my 2022 Toyota Highlander Limited AWD with the 295 HP V6 while they were still available. Smooth as butter!
I had to stop the video and admire that big tundra behind you she looks good brother
I believe I heard Munro mention that one reason that front aluminum knuckles are prevelant, besides weight savings, is that aluminum breaks away in a collision in a way that steel doesn't.
Been waiting for this one. You’re the guy I trust!
It is refreshing to come across an honest dealership mechanic that speaks the truth. Please add to your car reviews what the horsepower and torque is for the various options as well as the msrp if your reviewing new vehicles and the channel is PERFECT 😊
We bought a 22 xse v6 highlander and a 22 Tundra, the highlander v6 I don’t worry about but the Tundra I do. I knew they were getting rid of the v6 so I think 22 is the best year to have in the highlander.
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Thank you for the good work. I bought a Lexus RX350h , you convinced me to switch to japanese cars .شكرا
Excellent excellent videos and I really enjoy watching/listening to your content. Your extensive knowledge is refreshing while looking at a car review, and your methodology is wonderful. Thank's so much!
Excellent review. Spot on. I really like the gold accents in the interior.
as a young in the field toyota tech, i really appreciate these in depth looks at the new vehicles. the video format does a lot more for teaching me than the online learning modules do.
you might want to look into a better paying job than dealership mechanic. ive heard a lot of horror stories
Love your car reviews. It's great how you cover the mechanical aspects, exterior styling, interior, and your opinions how the car's reliability down the road. I always watch your videos first!
Your videos are fantastic! I can’t wait for you to do video on the new 2024 Toyota Landcruser and the Lexus GX. I am turning around and looking at hybrid systems, thanks!
Thank you for the review. I liked your commentary.
I love your straight forward reviews. Thanks for a great review. I actually own this 2024 Hybrid Max. There are features that even dealers don't know about. One feature is that the car reminds (with a long sound) that you left your phone inside your car. This SUV is no joke in terms of power especially when going up mountain roads - fully loaded. Hybrid Max runs on Full-Time Electronic All-Wheel Drive (AWD) which gives it an advantage compared to others. Looking forward this winter on how it performs with Nokian HAKKAPELIITTA 10SUV tires.
When this is new things are going to work just fine. After 4 years not so sure everything is going to be ok.
Thank you for another great review, AMD!! In my opinion, putting price & functionalities & technology aside, it comes down to "Image" (Grand SUV vs. Minivan ). P.S. Still planning to swing-by your shop one day just to say Hello 👍
Thank you for the detailed review! I still have a 2016 V6 Sienna XLE (bought new) , but just ordered the new grand HighlanderXLE 2.4 for our family of 6. The kids feel they have outgrown the Sienna. We still hope to do short family trips around the Northeast region and Canada. Within 5 years I’ll get rid of both once the kids are out of college and buy something fun. If you don’t have a family why even compare this type of car to a sports car. If you find this car boring then just move along.
We appreciate you sharing your experience sir.
What octane fuel would you recommend for the Grand Highlander? I'm more concerned with fuel economy and long term performance of the car. Is it worth putting 89 or 91? Or can I just stick with 87?
With all that new tech in those engines, I want to see what the maintenance is like when these cars get 100k or so miles on them.
Absolutely. Good question. A nearly 4600 pound, an almost full size SUV before it is loaded with passengers and their belongings. I shudder to think what adding something to tow like a small boat would do on that super sweet turbo four cylinder.. add the hot, summer heat with the a/c running too.
@@marcodarko6941 Agreed, small turbo engines seem to work okay in light sporty cars that are actually driven moderately 90% of the time and used for short periods of acceleration bursts and high speed so there's a lot of cooling going on. In low speed high load situations I imagine heat buildup stressing the turbo, engine internals and oil especially around the turbo bearings.
You throw theses new cars away just as it's barely paid off just to go get s new one for a other monthly payment of 999$
@@omieyouknowme 🤣😂😆👏👏👏
Yeah thats why the middle option regular hybrid from the original higblander to me is the best option
People should be aware that these engines (including the non turbo ones) should at least get an oil change every 5k miles or 6 months, but most importantly if they want their Toyota to last or planing on keeping it for a long time DO NOT FOLLOW THE DEALERS INSTRUCTIONS ON FREE MAINTENANCE and you’ll notice after buying your new Toyota and taking it for the 5k miles maintenance they won’t change the oil until the vehicle is 10k miles which is unbelievable 🤯
Yes, AMD mentions this to what you have said many times on his videos. You should watch his other maintenance videos, it’s Very informative. Especially the video where he replaced a motor on a Camry. I worked on cars for over 20 years and AMD is definitely on point!☺️
So you tell the dealer to change it at 5k. Whats the problem?
@lexusguy9127 for 2 years when bought new the oil changes are free
I have heard some owners changing their oil at 5k miles and not resetting the maintenance and then bringing it in at “10k”
@@JH-tg3qg And?
I totally agree with you on the sienna over this. I currently own two siennas and they're just soooo much more functional than the highlander (or other SUV's). Esp the 3rd row.
I would generally agree with you but the Grand Highlander's second row folds flat very easily and that cannot be said of the Sienna.
I thought the same buying a mini van until I didn't need that much space anymore lol Grand Highlander offers reliability with space and with 8 inches of ground clearance can do some light trails... Now I regret buying the mini van... Sure the mini van offers the max space but I don't the max space... I need good enough space... Also, the Grand highlander has a wow factor in simplicity and doesn't look like a whale lol Another great and excellent pick which actually looks better and driver better than a the Grand Highlander is the new 2024 Honda Pilot..
Yeah but sienna has low clearance so that can be bad in snowy or stormy places with alot of rain. Doesn't take that into consideration.
Very good quality video, good job camera guy.
Great video. I’m very interested in the Lexus TX - would love to see you do a video on that, specifically the F Sport or Plug In variants.
Great review. I'll take the ground clearance of this all day over the Sienna. That's a real factor for people like me living in snow country.
Yeah, it's not much more though. 1.5" I think.
Just the other day I went to my dealer to willingly change first oil after 3k km in my new Corolla 2.0 hybrid. 3 (in word "three") technics at the desk looked at me in shock what the heck and why I want to do that, that the engine doesnt need it and who I got that idea from :D
Been waiting for this!!!
Thanks, AMD! Great job!
My wife and I took a look at one last weekend at a dealership and we both like it. Appreciate the video, this answered some questions the salesperson couldn't.
Which was probably a lot. lol Most of them are technically clueless.
I a, amazed by how little sales people know. Wish Toyota did a direct to co Sumer sales and skip the dealer ship
@@aeneas116116 Me too. Most of them barely have a high school education either little interest to know the product: I would love to replace them, but unfortunately pay is crap.
An extremely interesting video on the 2024 Toyota Grand Highland. As I have mentioned to you before your technical knowledge of every single part of these vehicles is just amazing and very clear and easy to understand. I still think you need to write a series of school textbooks on vehicles in general. Please give some thought to that idea. Looking forward to the next video.
Love it. If they were available in Australia I would buy one for sure. 😊
I've been waiting for this video.
I agree the seats should have more room for something this big. Part of the issue is the huge center stack; it eats up all the knee room. I got into an early 2000s tundra not long ago and thought, man I miss all this open space. Now everything is like a damn cockpit.
you said it. same with the Lexus. not much room. big ass center stack. miss my 08 chevy lol
These consoles that intrude on the lateral knee room drive me nuts. I can't drive most new vehicles.
Are you 8ft tall because I’ve seen a 6’5 guy did a review he sit comfortably even in the 3rd row seat
@@321thachthanks for that. I'm also 6'5"
Completely agree ! Just test drove Lexus Tx
A few quick comments as a mechanic and a 4th Gen Highlander owner. Turbos are hard on oil, DO NOT do the 10k mile oil changes, only very very limited conditions is that acceptable. Not particularly pleased with how they moved the direct injection on top, but it is what it is. I am vertically challenged as well, and working on anything towards the rear is much harder for us 😂. The 3rd row seats with regards to leg room is MUCH improved. This is why I love Toyota, very functional vehicles, extremely reliable. Thanks for a great video, blessing to you and yours my friend!!
I love my 23 xse, agree on the oil changes 100%, I wish Toyota had more accessory support for mine and led turn signals but small potatoes all things considered.
10k oil change intervals are NEVER acceptable on ANY ICE vehicle.
Does the Toyota dealer even acknowledge anything besides 10k maintenance? You would have to argue with the dealer on each visit of your new car.
@@kenc2386why would a dealer argue with you when you're paying them to change the oil?
@@kenc2386 Toyota dealers DO NOT have your best interest at heart. They WANT your vehicle to break so you can pay them to fix it out of warranty. They WANT your vehicle to break down so they can sell you a new one. Oil and filters are cheap, new cars aren't. Change your oil and filter every 5K miles and be done with it.
Thank-you for such an informative video on these vehicles! I'm currently looking to get a newer model SUV and have been considering Toyota but wasn't sure about them until now.... So again Thank you soooooo much!
This is what I call a car review! thank you sir
I think the brake light feature on the screen is for the auto parking brake. It will automatically disengage when you press the gas again and then reengage when you stop. So seeing the red on the screen is reassuring and reminding you the brakes are applied.
.. I LOVE what you said about physical controls at 39:01.. I wish Toyota (and all other auto manufacturers) would just go back to physical controls and much more traditional designed dashboards..
Guiding a friend on this purchase, so I'm pleased to see a "nuts" level of attention from The Car Care Nut
Looking forward to the thoughts on Direct4 and handling, v6 powertrain review on the 550h+ ( phev ) and the inevitable comparisons to the Grand Rav4😆
As a tire technician, I hate wheel bolts or lugstuds, as we call them. Most European vehicles and some Chrysler vehicles have them. They are a major pain to deal with when changing tires or rotating tires. If one is missing we can't replace them. If the threads inside the rotor are messed up, you have to replace the whole rotor, not just one stud.
Been waiting a long time for this video! You definitely did it justice. I now xant wait until you get a hold of the TX 550h+. The combination of the 2gr with a bigger battery pack with 400+ hp just seems perfect
I'm eyeing that but not sure I could handle a $75k+ price tag. A Highlander Prime would be a much more mainstream (and affordable) option
Im also waiting on the TX550h+. It should be a much better vehicle all together since it will have a naturally aspirated V6 engine. No need to worry about the turbo. The only concern will be the tag price for it.
Maybe you can do a video detailing the driver's experience with a suspension that has "adaptive variable suspension" (e.g. Toyota Crown) versus those without. The upcoming Lexus TX 500h F-Performance has this feature and your past reviews of the Toyota Crown suggest it greatly improves ride and handling qualities.
I always see more 4runner in the front end then rav4 tbh keep up the great work!!
I really appreciate your reviews and this one too. Somehow I cannot get excited over another even larger SUV. Maybe I’m old fashioned, but I miss the days when people drove cars, not trucks or SUVs. And minivans were a thing for hauling people and stuff, that also fit into a compact garage or parking space. Oh, how times have changed!
Come to Europe, it's physically impossible to fit such a large SUV in most places lol
Large? This thing wouldn't even be considered a large car. In fact that's all it is is a car.
@@lexusguy9127 yeah I remember visiting Canada and felt like I was in the land of giants with all these hunungous trucks everywhere xD
That's because they stuffed their kids in the back with no seat belts! 😂
Honestly, the biggest thing I took out of this would be do not get one overall.
One important feature I will buy this one over Sienna is rear seats being fold flat to haul large items. Sienna once allowed to remove rear seats to have monster cargo space and I miss that.
By far the most thorough channel out there. Great info. Thanks
Your point about the essentially missing rear bumper is disturbing. No wonder insurance rates are skyrocketing. Despite all the fixation on crash testing for passenger safety, car makers and the government are completely abandoning the less dramatic but practical concerns about ownership cost from fender benders, etc. You did point out that at least in the front, they kept the sensor gear mounted high up behind the Toyota logo where it was less likely to be hit in a front bump. Of course, it could be embedded as part of a much larger assembly that can only be replaced en masse so that might be a wash as well.
I stopped working on my cars on the early 90s. I got bigger, engine compartments got smaller, and troubleshooting got complicated for a driveway mechanic. These days I watch your reviews to find a car that's not going to require crazy labor hours for simple repairs. A valve cover gasket replacement shouldn't involve pulling injectors.
Man 1 day video and tons of comments!!! Way to grow the channel!!! 👍
Thanks for this lovely review. Your videos are educative and fun to watch. Have you done a review of the Lexus TX model? I will love to see a review of this SUV from you. Thanks
It's a shame Toyota is going towards turbo engines.
They've lost me.
Government breathing down their necks whispering “yeah you need to downsize for better emissions as well as more power to stay competitive…best of luck!”
Yeah, more horsepower and better mpg’s. Count me out. 🙄
Not really but keep telling yourself that. The numbers are usually fudged. @@TerryOffDairy
Keep voting for the lefties.
TY confirmed my concern about that 4 cyl turbo alone being underpowered AND justifying hybridMAX. Cannot wait for your review on the TX. Can you sneak in the PHEV TX? 😂
So this is not a great motor for the size? I'm about to purchase a new vehicle and I am not sure between grand highlander, acura mdx, Honda pilot or pallasade
I have to leave a good comment for the effort you did explain everything.
Excellent Honest Professional Review. Can you compare it with the 2023 Honda Pilot TrailSport?!
Honestly the grand highlander was a top contender for me to purchase but there is little inventory and every Toyota dealer in my area insist on listing pricing with a $5k or more “market adjustment” over MSRP. That is the primary reason I am no longer considering it. I actually like the new honda pilot more anyways and even though inventory is also limited, most honda dealers aren’t putting stupid market adjustments on it and you can get a reasonable deal.
Same boat here, actually found 2 pilots and agreed on a price for trailsport but now they refuse to sell to me because i wont buy the extended warranty . They know someone else will buy it so they will just wait.
@@alberttheelectricianbackup7878 that’s shitty! Still waiting on my TrailSport to deliver this month but the dealer has been great to work with. And my sister just bought a new HRV from them no issues. Not even pushy about the extended warranty when she said no.
@@SlyBSer they gave in . Im here purchasing it . Actually changed my mind from red one to light bluish one they had in showroom. Finally after looking for 2 months at 3 row midsize vehicles were getting one. Wife was being very picky since its replacing her 18 wrangler . Now i get the 18 and sell my older vehicle. Good luck to you . Vehicle looks and rides great.
Honda kept the V6. I would have bought the Grand Highlander with a V6 over Honda Pilot all day long but with small turbo 4 cylinder that makes less horse power than V6 Camry I'm not sure about it. A dearm Grand Highlander would be a V8 one with Toyota indistructible 5.7 liter.
New pilot with hybrid performance power training would we the clear winner in my book
Great review AMD. I am excited about the potential for this model. I know you always mention the aluminum knuckles on the suspension. Aluminum is a good choice for dissipating heat and this configuration may pull heat away from the brakes and the wheel bearings. So while it may weld itself to the wheel at some point, before it does that it may be extending the life of other moving components that are generating heat during normal operation. Toyota uses this material for the knuckles in all their vehicles that I know of so there may be more than one reason why that they use it.
So you have to buy a new knuckle when the bearing goes out?
I saw this while picking up my new corolla hybrid.... I WANT ONE!!!!🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩
Awesome video, thank you! Any chance you're intending on reviewing the Lexus TX variants? Looking forward to hearing your thoughts and analysis
my opionion 2.4 liter turbo is not going live long live because people in CA do not take care of the car, they change the oil 10-15 miles, V6 engine was way better and still running in most of the highlanders, will see in 10-15 years how this engine will behave..
I guess Toyota changed the lugs wheels because of those care less mechanics, they chips the paint out the rims with their sockets.
💯 agree with you siena is family. practical.If you dont like a van type u want looks this is the best one you get the grand highlander .
Great video as usual, but can you add 1 thing when you are talking about the engine or engines, can you please add the horsepower specs. But as usual these are fantastic reviews. And personally was waiting for this review, very interested in this model..
4 Cylinder in that large vehicle as a family hauler? May have a turbo but only time will tell how load and strain will take its toll on that engine.
Yeah. No thanks
Yeah that's why the regular hybrid is a better option no turbo in it and the hybrid will power it as well as a v6
Thanks for this video, i have the gas highlander....think, I will keep it. Nice SUV, for sure. I own a '23 Rav4 Limited Hybrid and I find the console screen too high and too busy. Dealing with this screen is worse than trying to dial a phone number going down the streets. It is not safe, having to operate these consoles. Like to remove lot of the stuff on my console, I do not use. Now, map cost and on my van they did not.
Those giant, high up on the dash screens are a such nightmare! Major distractions.
Please do a Lexus TX review when you get your hands on one. Interesting to see comparison with the Grand Highlander since they are similar.
The 2nd gen HL you could also remove the rear console and it would store in the front console. A easter egg not many ppl knew about
I just wish Toyota would offer a manual on every car they offer a CVT on. It would make all those cars so much better.
I have a regular highlander with the T24. They did not tune the non-hybrid 2.4 turbo correctly. It is far to agressive on the tune to run 87 without pulling timing in the heat or with the AC on. It will surge and buck at medium load under 2200rpm. There is a very noticeable hesitation on take off. 91+ fixes all these issues.
Glad I got grand highlander hybrid and not hybrid max since regular grand hybrid doesn't have a turbo on the engine. Hybrid max has too much going on, a turbo plus hybrid is too much on the engine even with hybrid together.
@@robmalcolm8042the max is the only way to go on the GH. The normal powertrain is 2nd, but the standard hybrid is a complete dog. 240hp and sub 200lb/ft is not enough to move that around. The formentioned issue was resolved by toyota finally and it runs great now, but HMax was never affected
@@Suction_ maybe so I'll see for myself when we get it but the Max has a turbo plus hybrid it has too much going on even if the base hybrid is slower the power train is more durable than regular gas turbo or hybrid max. The regular hybrid is the same power train from the regular highlander
@@robmalcolm8042 I know where you're coming from. But what I will never understand is why people forget who we're talking about. It's Toyota. Their entire montra is about longevity. Everyone saying it's going to be junk truely doesn't understand the lengths they went through to get it as robust as possible. They're spending well over a million an hour on R&D and settled on just a few different powertrains that they put in everything. You want to tell me this would be junk in a ford or GM? Sure I'd believe you. But Toyota? The last bad powertrain they really made was the 2az and the first year run of the 3.4TT, which both have identifiable problems. The t24 in this is based on the a25 which is in everything - last I saw they've made close to 3 million of those world wide.
@Suction_ yea of course they still have the least likely chance of it being that bad but in the long term I doubt any turbo will last a super long time. It'll probably just last longer than everyone else's version of that.
I've been waiting on this review
Great thorough review, as always! Any chance of a review of the non-hybrid version? There would appear to be quite a few differences under the hood (and the car itself). Cheers!
There are other advantages of the Grand Highlander besides the more powerful engine option. Towing capacity is higher in the Grand Highlander at 5000lbs for the regular turbo and Hybrid max engine options. G Highlander also better Ground clearance than a Sienna at 8 inches vs the 6.3 inches on Sienna. G Highlander is better at handling snow and can even do light off roading compared to Sienna. Spare tire is standard on G Highlander in regular spot vs an option on the Sienna in a weird mounted position that intrudes on 3rd row and rear cargo space. G Highlander also suits those who don’t want to be seen driving a minivan. I also imagine that G Highlander handles and rides better given its more rigid unibody. Sienna has your typical minivan Unibody that’s basically a big box where bumps go jarring through the en tire cabin. Oh and you never have to worry about repairing the sliding doors in G Highlander. So there you have it there are probably more reasons to chose G Highlander but I think I proved my point that there is more than just the improved power train option.
Yea Grand Highlander wins unless your using the sienna as amazon delivery van everyday or need max space all the time... I don't need max space all the time... I have a mini van and I thought the space was amazing at first until it was not needed and I used occasionally which the Grand Highlander can handle now that it is bigger... Also, using my mini pan to put mulch and dirt made it dirty lol so I am going with Grand Highlander and get a used pick up on the side... Also, my mini van ground clearance sucks and I can use this highlander on light trails since it ground clearance is actually very good...
Very insightful review. This could be my second choice if the next 4Runner incarnation takes too far a turn in cost, functionality or economy.
Great video! Regarding about Comparing to Sienna. I don’t think it will be an issue. People will mostly prefer the SUV look over van look.
Thank you for your reviews, they are excellent. It would be great to see you review the new Lexus TX 350.
my opinion mechanical water pump is way better then electrical water pump, we see what happend with the prius with electrical water pump, how many failed cause head gasket replacement plus the cost of electrical water pump is way higher the mechanical water pump, also lifespan of mechanical water pump is longer then electrical one, in this question AMD i will disagree with you sorry😂
Thanks for your interesting review! Toyota, at large, and this vehicle, in particular, are excellent vehicles; yet, they are too expensive and overpriced - not affordable for our family! Currently, most Toyota dealer's are adding market adjustments $$$$, add-ons $$$, and fees $$$ onto their asking prices...
In this class of vehicle, there is no "budget-friendly" option. I think the lowest trim gas model is 45k. Pilot / Telluride / Palisade / CX-90 are all the same or higher.
@notsodelusional You are, unfortunately, correct.