#1 FAMILY TOYOTA?? -- 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander vs. Toyota Sienna: Comparison
Here's our comparison of the 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander Limited Hybrid Max vs. Toyota Sienna Platinum!
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0:00 Intro
0:49 Pricing Breakdown
1:46 Detailed Exterior Comparison
5:46 Interior Comparison
12:03 Test Drive & Impressions Comparison
15:30 Sound Level Reading (dB) Comparison
17:52 Comparison Conclusion
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Apparently, Minivans are cheaper to insure and they are far less likely to be stolen. So perhaps look at these aspects where you live and the Sienna may get an additional 2 points. Additionally, because Minivan doors slide - kids in the back are less likely to open the doors (as in an SUV) and bang the door into other cars in parking lots. One more point.
This comment!! 🙌🏼
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Larger wheels is NOT a positive. Tires cost more, harsher ride, more surface area to damage
And a lower mpg,but it looks better. It pays to look good,just like you pay a hair stylist for your hair
I'm here for this
True dat
@@rayleung7668 Nah - you look good in a Ferrari - SUVs are all Meh
I hate the big wheel trend and hope it is over soon. Family cars don't need 20 (or even larger in some cases) inch wheels. They also are bad for mileage.
I really appreciated this comparison, as I plan to purchase one or the other for my next vehicle. After your review earlier this year on the "Swagger Wagon", I rented one for a week for a trip to Central Florida. I had combined City & highway driving and got a staggering 40 mpg combined. I was impressed with All of the cargo room. I am disabled and it was much easier to get in and out of than some SUV's. The handling was good. The ride Comfort was tremendous. I have begun my search for one with features that fit my budget. My partner owns a RAV4 and plans to upgrade to the Grand Highlander. So I may share the best of Both worlds. I really do enjoy your reviews and enjoy watching both of you on your KZhead channel. Please continue the great work you do.
That's very kind of you to say! Thank you!
Sienna, but they need to refresh it next year or so. Kia, Honda, Chrysler will come out with refreshes or remodels ‘24, ‘25.
I have awd platinum 23. In sport mode it really launches nicely. I think whenever you ask for significant power when in sport mode it feeds you electric and gas in its powerband immediately. It's fun around town and Ithat's where I'm getting 36mpg.
good work guys...helpful comparison!
'23 Sienna is awesome. I just reviewed my '23 XSE and there are a few things I don't like, but I definitely made the right choice over the Grand Highlander.
I watch a lot of auto reviews and rarely does anyone mention seat comfort, especially the drivers seat. That's one of my top criteria for buying a vehicle and is especially important on long drives. Of these two being so comparatively close, the one with the most comfortable seat would win. Maybe comfort is too subjective, but would be great to see you add this to your reviews.
Seat comfort is subjective. Comfort for you isn't comfort for me .
2nd Generation Toyota Sienna has the best seats
@@seikocitizenwatches 400k on mine still look new
Sienna. Because it’s roomier and it has a lot more features. Heck the sienna has more features than even the much pricier TX
My 2022 sienna xle awd was perfect except: 1. rear springs were too soft. She’d bottom out over bumps at slow speeds when I was loaded with four adults and luggage. 2. Height of rear lift gate. I’m 6’ 1” and I could smack my forehead.
Great comparison and review guys! 👍🏼👍🏼
Thanks!
Just purchased sienna platinum. Love it
I'd go for the Toyota!
Kinda hard decision, I go with Toyota Sienna.
80 K out the door?????????????
@@oscarjones529Dealer addons gone wild
I'd choose the Sienna but the dated infotainment system is the biggest negative. It's the one feature that ages the quickest. I'm also not a fan of the huge rear doors on the Grand Highlander. I wonder if the refresh of the sienna will have that max powertrain and the upgraded infotainment system
Great review, guys. Gas mpg and room and sound levels do it for me. I own a 2021 XLE AWD and would keep it over the GH, although the GH looks to be a fun power option. Hardly anyone does sound testing and I think that’s so important. Have you sound tested the Platinum Sienna against the lower trims? I’m just curious if it’s got thicker glass. Keep up the great work!
Thank you! We have not tested any lower trims so far
I’d go for the sienna. Space and fuel efficiency are the top issues for me in choosing a vehicle for my family
Toyota Sienna Platinum has an amplified engine sound called (ESE) Engine Sound Enhancement. Turn this off and the van will be quiter during full throttle. You can use Carista device to turn it off or have Toyota service do it.
have the 23’ Sienna 25AE, the sliding door alone is unbeatable, especially for the kids.
Like the video brothers. Nicely done. I'll go with sienna. But the dealers saying Sienna takes longer waiting time than grand highlander. Also if i want the premium edition Toyota decided to build only a couple of thousand in that trim. Is that true?
Good review. I wonder there will be a review for sienna, honda van (i forgot the name), chrysler pacifica and kia carnival all 4 of them. Thanks guys.
Thanks! We do have several other van comparisons on the channel that you can check out 👍
Great review. I am looking at exactly those two vehicles for my next purchase. It would be a no brainer for me if the Sienna were refreshed with modern day electronics. Maybe next year?
Thank you!
Ground clearance is also important. If the Grand Highlander is he even an inch and a half to 2 inches more, I would have to pick it for the constant south Florida roads flooding. It would also deserve another half point if this is the case.
If you live in south Florida you're going to need a boat pretty soon. Get out while you can.
Have you ever heard of the saying if it floods don't drive through it.
South Louisiana resident…100%
The grand Highlander has a standard hybrid version that gets similar mpg as the sienna.
I wanted a Sienna, but the current interest rate is ridiculous
Any idea if the Sienna will get the turbo 4 cyl without the hybrid & without the CVT?
I have the Second Generation Toyota Sienna minivan (2005) 8 seat configuration. I also have the Fourth Generation Toyota Sienna (2021). The only thing I like about the newer Sienna is its 36 MPG, 600 miles range. Everything else is inferior to my 2005 Sienna. 1. Seats in the Fourth Gen are lousy, cheap, uncomfortable, lack of flexibility and not removable. Toyota should have kept excellent seats from the Second generation Sienna including the soft velour fabrics. 2. 3.3L V6 is silky smooth, non intrusive and quiet with great acceleration without feeling engine being strained under acceleration. 3. Cup holders in the Newer Sienna are too small and almost useless. The front seat cup holders block climate control switches. 4. Interior lighting is insufficient especially cargo area and middle seats. 5. Cargo area is smaller than previous Gens and floor is uneven. My conclusion: the 2 generation Sienna is the best of the 4 generations.At 325K miles, my 2005 Sienna still runs great with its original engine, transmission, cold AC, upholstery, suspension, electric windows, fuel pump, paint etc.
second and third generation has one of the best interior, maybe 2nd win special in limited version, fourth generation Toyota decide to ignore all best sink that they have before ,and now just make money on overpriced cheep made plastic on 4 wheels .I do kick out Toyota for that reason ,and driving now different brand with at least GREAT INTERIOR and comfortable seats.
both are amazing
Of course the GH for me, more power, more updated tech , better AWD, more towing capability...almost every thing that's important for my needs in a vehicle.
I love my 2024 grand highlander hybrid the ride comfort is amazing
We just put a deposit on a Grand Highlander Hybrid XLE. Ultimately it came down to availability; our GH will be in towards the end of April (so a 2 month wait) but the Sienna has an 8 months to year wait. The dealer we bought from was also adding a $2,500 markup up for the Sienna, but we were able to negotiate the GH down a bit. Since we only have 2 kids the GH will work great for us and is still a huge improvement over our 2017 Ford Fusion!
It’s the opposite for us. 18 month wait for the grand highlander and 6 for the sienna.
Good analysis and reasonable conclusions. I would rather purchase the Grand Highlander however, my family dynamics dictate that the Sienna is the better overall solution for our needs.
What I don’t understand is the infotainment system of the sienna why aren’t they updating atleast the screen? I’m a casual driver for our sienna but even for that I’m on the edge why toyota
Just lucked out without a major wait. Put down 500 bucks and there is 2024 cement awd xse tech package coming may 1 but 71,850 Canadian!!!! Seems like a lot for a minivan
Would it kill y’all to do a base or entry trim??
Sienna all the way! For better fuel economy, interior space, and comfort.
I would pick the Toyota grand highlander!!
What's the point? The Toyota dealer told me it's 12-18 months for a Sienna.
My Toyota dealer told me the same thing. Then they said I could put down a $1,000 deposit (credit card) and "go to the head of the list". I got the next one in and it is delivered Mid-November
How come no one talks about dealer markups? This is a huge problem for buyers. For example, in my home city, a Honda Pilot goes with a $ 2500 markup at the top most trip, but a Hyundai Pallisade does not. You have dealers marketing a $0 markup.
The thing is that we don't really know how long the Hyundais and Kias will last. All cars should make it to 100k miles Nowadays. The question is what happens after that. And in terms of prices I am really not sure. I thought before that they would come down, but they all seem ridiculously expensive. I haven't been in the market for a car for a while.
They’re brothers? I thought they were a couple. Still good review nice job!
Ew no you’re the only gay one here
TSS versions?
Seinna. Like the lines of the Senna better. GH looks like Big Box. Want something Where easier for seniors to get in and out of. Love the sliding door. Also, it would be great for grandkids.
Just ordered a Sienna
Love the design of the car
Grand Highlander, I need the extra power and towing capacity. I do like the Sienna.
I'm a single guy with no kids , but I always loved the mini van, I live this video with the comparison really good pointers from the host, Um planning on getting the 2024 Sieana Platnium...thanks great vide
1 Sienna and 1 Grand Highlander, please. Me gustan ambas 👌👌
i have a 1999 Toyota sienna with 340k miles on it. I'll go with the sienna. it just might have some improvements Ha.
Is it the original engine and transmission?
Sienna!
My eye started twitching when you put your feet on the back of the drivers seat.
Highlander better because is mutc better look, becauce is SUV and new technology inside
Fantastic comparison, I personally prefer the Sienna!😸
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Rav4 and Venza please
I want the Grand Highlander to replace my Ford Explorer!
i missed the ground clearance..
My boys are in the mid twenties so kids aren't really a factor yet the Sienna still interests me enough to make this a difficult choice. Anyone have a coin? LoL.
Toyota HG builds quality and the warranty is below Lexus TX models. Of course, LX would cost at least 10k.
If you step away from IMAGE for just a second, the minivan is a much better functioning vehicle.
Give Sienna the engine of hybrid max with 360 hp and it will triple the sales you dummied Toyota engineers
Sienna with hybrid max engine, platinum interior, XSE exterior, and sport tuned suspension.
I ordered my Sienna in September 2022 and am still waiting for it. I am now contemplating switching to a Grand Highlander. My current Sienna has 209,000 miles and it has served me well. My kids are out of the house but still have two big dogs. The only thing not discussed in the review is ground clearance. I go skiing in Colorado and at times the roads can be rough. Does the ground clearance of the Grand Highlander make a difference?
You mean September 2023, right?
GH 2inches higher if I’m not mistaken
I have a sienna 2012
Toyota Sienna for me.
Ground clearance? Parking the Sienna means scraping and pulling the bumper. The grand highlander is higher off the ground and includes a spare tire if I am not mistaken. Also, I would argue that the better comparison is not the hybrid max but the standard eCVT 2.5L hybrid grand highlander which has the same power train as the Sienna and nearly identical MPG.
I think the ground clearance for the Sienna is around 7 inches. That's a lot for a minivan. I recently read the Odyssey only has 4.8 inches. Other brands have around 6 inches. At 8 inches clearance the Grand Highlander is only about an inch more. That won't make a difference in cities and even fire roads.
He implies the Sienna is worse due to having smaller wheels and also chrome hubcaps 🤣💀💀💀 Smaller wheels with thicker tires are better in all aspects besides personal aesthetic subjectivity, and they don't have hubcaps--they have alloy wheels 🙂
My tire dealer tells me that 19'' are mostly just for style, while 17'' do their job better and last longer.
Why should smaller tires be thicker? Wouldn't that depend on the type of tire?
The size is actually the metal wheel size. The larger it is the smaller the width of the side-wall, which is what mostly determines the ride quality and strength of the tire in adverse road conditions, usually 17 or 18 is about the best for me.@@luperamos7307
What about safety? Which one safer?
Well, it depends. The Sienna would get the higher rating bc it's lower to the ground. But if a car that is further up hits a car that sits low it spells trouble.
If you got little kid and car seats I guarantee 110% it's easier to get them in and out of the van sliding door. Lol try doing that in a tight parking lot . Better yet, better not get squeezed in where you can't open the door to get your kids in.
Sienna for sure.
It’s the look and height of minivan that people don’t like. Just lift it 2 inches 😃👍
Kia showed it has mostly to do with the wedge shape. The lack of a hood looks weak/feminine, like a guy without a jaw. Kia fixed that by giving its minivan a short hood and squared off front end to give it a jawline.
They have that option for you just get the sienna woodland edition
Nothing is better than the packaging of a minivan. If you are a family of 5 + a dog it’s not even a question: Sienna. Wish it wasn’t so but it’s a fact. Sienna wins.
Definitely Sienna !
Sienna or TX? Which would you choose!!!?
Sorry to say this minivan the people that owns a minivan but I'm going to have to go for a grand Highlander or either a Lexus TX I just don't like minivans anymore
I went to a Toyota dealer to check out the new Grand Highlander and the moment i heard that door close, i was done. The doors sound like literally an aluminum can. The build quality on that is trash.
I’d go sienna.
One is at least 60 K out the door and the other is at least 80 K out the door. Those prices take about 85 percent of new car buyers out of the market. Nice going, Toyota.
Those seem to be the new prices. I haven't been in the market for a car for a while and it seems to be like with everything else. Prices have massively gone up. At least it's not remotely as bad as with housing.
I think Sienna interior needs a refresh
Sliding doors
I shall take highlander, because more power, which can last longer for the life time.
The only two problems are: one, no one wants a 4cylindet turbo in a car that heavy (will never last as long as a v6 or v8), and, two, NO ONE wants a hybrid (after 200,000 miles it will cost $7000 to get a new battery). I will NEVER buy a hybrid until the EPA Commir force me😤
You must be happy to get 200,000m probably in 15-20years. 36mpg in gas savings. After 15-20 years just replace it with remanufactured hybrid battery for half the price comes with 2yr warranty.
@@jonv.6792 In that amount of time, I would have 400,000 to 600,000 miles... I also get 40 MPG with a 2021 Camry (yes, that makes me happy). Remanufactured batteries don't last as long as new ones.
Lol you guys had to go there with this video. You should have also gone with the platinum trim as well. It would have been a closer fight with the points because you are taking out extra features that would have been offset by the price. I have the plat and i have the hud, extra cooled seats second row, and traffic jam assist which is such a great feature. All of you here in the comments are saying sienna and are probably soccer moms or people who cant afford it, but sale numbers dont lie. GH is the fastest selling vehicle in america from an i see cars study.
I don't really see people on review sites like Edmunds being all that happy with the Grand Highlander. People usually buy those cars bc of family. The Sienna has sliding doors, better gas mileage and more space. As the driver I would also prefer the SUV and a little more ground clearance, but the Sienna is more practical overall. People just don't like minivans all that much.
Sienna is better at hauling people. Better ride quality. Wish they'd upgrade the tech. I disagree about the stigma. There is nothing cooler about an impractical SUV. You're not going to drive it off road. Pretending you are is worse than getting the practical people mover.
Interesting you said this one has ottoman seats but I'm also seeing spare tire. Pretty cool and nearly non existence
We have the 2023 Toyota Sienna Platinum and we have the ottomans. We just don’t need the spare tire
Price are not right. 52k will ended around 70k.
Sienna and Odyssey look better to me lol
Gr. High is oversize rav4
I have 4 children and Sienna wins imo.
Not sure if it's true the Mini vans are on decline but if true its like the iPhone vs the Android Syndrome....one clearly a better product feature-wise but doesn't sell as well(FYI, only in US) cause of perception!
For off-road grand highlander is better.
Team sienna
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sienna good
SIENNA GOOD
To me practicality is sexy
The highlander is one of the most stolen vehicles. So, it has to be considered while choosing what to buy...
Toyota sienna le only have 8 seate others have 7
Why would any one get a benz, audi, or beemer, worst vehicles and companies ever besides the benz work van other than that garbage all the way around very unreliable and expensive to fix. They don't stand by their product. Even if i had the money i would not buy one ecen if it was free
Toyota sienna is better than Toyota grand highlander
You got to be cray cray to pay 55k on a Toyota! For that dinero you best be getting a Bimmer or a Benz!!! You really gonna pull up for a hot gurl with phat cheeks in a Toyota??? Really boo?
Find me a 3 row bmw or Mercedes that is practical as these two at this price. I can wait These cars are family cars so I don’t think people who buy these care about wowing anyone
@@sentryion3106 They best be concerned about wowing me boo boo!!! You want a taste of these scrumptious cakes then you best not be dipping out in some Toyota!!!
The reason it's 55k it's because they added premium which adds 10k plus and the actual process is 37k
your 55k can get used bmw and mercedez about 4-5yrs old 😂😂😂
@@ExpertKZheadCommentator Boy bye you just jelly that you can’t afford a phat booty queen like me!!! You want these cheeks then you gotta be pulling up in something better than a Toyota!!!!!
why does every stupid car reviewer out there always review TOP LINE cars.. not everyone want to pay through their noses for this. Sheesh. Who you think your audiences are, bill gates?
Believe me, more people actually complain if we don't use the top trims