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2024 Toyota Grand Highlander SUV Trims Comparison

Trim level differences

The 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander is a midsize three-row SUV available in three trim levels: XLE, Limited and Platinum. Each trim comes with a turbocharged 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine (265 horsepower, 310 lb-ft of torque) and an eight-speed automatic transmission. Front-wheel drive is standard on the XLE and Limited trims, with all-wheel drive optional on those and standard on the Platinum. There's also a Grand Highlander Hybrid — available with two electrified powertrains — that we review separately. Keep reading for our rundown of the Grand Highlander's significant standard features and options.

The Grand Highlander comes with seating for seven as standard (with captain's chairs in the second row). An eight-passenger configuration with a second-row bench is available on XLE and Limited trims at no additional cost .

XLE
The entry-level Grand Highlander comes with a healthy list of standard features, including:

  • 18-inch alloy wheels
  • LED headlights
  • Heated mirrors
  • Roof rails
  • Power liftgate
  • Keyless entry and ignition
  • Three-zone automatic climate control
  • Heated and power-adjustable front seats
  • Auto-dimming rearview mirror
  • Synthetic leather upholstery
  • Second-row sunshades
  • 12.3-inch touchscreen
  • Six-speaker audio system
  • Apple CarPlay and Android Auto functionality (both with wireless connectivity)
  • Wireless charging pad

Every Grand Highlander also has Toyota's Safety Sense 3.0 suite of advanced driver assist features that includes:

  • Frontal collision warning with automatic emergency braking (warns you of an impending collision and applies the brakes in certain scenarios)
  • Adaptive cruise control (adjusts speed to maintain a constant distance between the vehicle and the car in front)
  • Lane keeping system (makes minor steering corrections to help keep the vehicle centered in its lane)
  • Blind-spot monitor with rear cross-traffic alert (warns you if a vehicle is in your blind spot during a lane change or while in reverse)

Limited
Step up to the Limited, and you'll add:

  • 20-inch wheels
  • Automatic wipers
  • Power-folding mirrors
  • Hands-free liftgate
  • Fully digital instrument panel
  • Heated steering wheel
  • Ventilated front seats with memory settings
  • Heated second-row seats
  • Leather upholstery for first- and second-row seats
  • 11-speaker JBL audio system
  • Ambient interior lighting
  • Front and rear parking sensors (alert you to obstacles that may not be visible in front of or behind the vehicle when parking)
  • Front and rear automatic braking (applies the brakes automatically to avoid an imminent collision with an object in front of or behind the vehicle while traveling at parking speeds)

Both the XLE and Limited are available with a panoramic sunroof, and the latter can be optioned with a 360-degree parking camera.

Platinum
The top-spec Platinum includes everything above, plus:

  • Ventilated second-row seats
  • Toyota's Traffic Jam Assist (allows for hands-free driving under certain conditions on some highways)
  • Head-up display (displays important information in your sight line onto the windshield)
  • Digital rearview mirror (allows you to see out the back even with a fully loaded cargo area)

Which Grand Highlander trim does Edmunds recommend?

While the XLE comes with a lot of desirable standard features, we think it's worth spending a little extra for the mid-spec Limited. Its ventilated front seats keep the driver and shotgun passenger comfortable in a variety of climates, ambient lighting impresses at night, and the switch from synthetic to genuine leather classes up the joint. The 11-speaker JBL audio system is icing on the cake.

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Comparing average pricing near
Des Moines, IA
Vehicle
Grand Highlander XLE
Grand Highlander Limited
Grand Highlander Platinum
Vehicle
XLE
2.4L 4cyl Turbo 8A
Starting MSRP
$43,320
Avg Price Paid
$43,063
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Platinum
2.4L 4cyl Turbo 8A
Starting MSRP
$53,795
Avg Price Paid
$53,997
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Features

Features

Features

Bluetooth
standard
standard
standard
Navigation
standard
standard
standard
Satellite radio
standard
standard
standard
Keyless Ignition
standard
standard
standard
Cruise control
standard
standard
standard
Adaptive cruise control
standard
standard
standard
Parking assistance
Not Available
standard
standard
Upholstery
leatherette
leather
leather
Heated seats
Not Available
standard
standard
Cooled/Ventilated seats
Not Available
standard
standard
Folding rear seats
standard
standard
standard
Sunroof
optional
optional
standard
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Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Drivetrain
front wheel drive
front wheel drive
all wheel drive
Engine power
265 hp @ 6,000 rpm
265 hp @ 6,000 rpm
265 hp @ 6,000 rpm
Engine torque
310 lb-ft @ 1,700 rpm
310 lb-ft @ 1,700 rpm
310 lb-ft @ 1,700 rpm
Engine displacement
2.4 l
2.4 l
2.4 l
Engine configuration
inline 4
inline 4
inline 4
Transmission
8-speed automatic
8-speed automatic
8-speed automatic
Tire size
255/65R18
255/55R20
255/55R20
Wheel size
Wheel type
alloy wheels
alloy wheels
alloy wheels
Run flat tires
Not available
Not available
Not available
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Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

City/Hwy/Combined MPG
21 / 28 / 24 MPG
21 / 28 / 24 MPG
20 / 26 / 22 MPG
City/Hwy/Combined MPGe
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Fuel Capacity
17.8 gal.
17.8 gal.
17.8 gal.
Driving Range (city/hwy)
374 / 498 miles
374 / 498 miles
356 / 463 miles
Fuel Type
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
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Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Turning circle
38.1 ft.
38.1 ft.
38.1 ft.
Curb weight
4,300 lb.
4,420 lb.
4,575 lb.
Ground Clearance
8.0 in.
8.0 in.
8.0 in.
Overall Width with Mirrors
Overall Width without Mirrors
78.3 in.
78.3 in.
78.3 in.
Height
70.1 in.
70.1 in.
70.1 in.
Length
201.4 in.
201.4 in.
201.4 in.
Wheelbase
116.1 in.
116.1 in.
116.1 in.
Seating Capacity
Cargo Space
20.6 cu. ft.
20.6 cu. ft.
20.6 cu. ft.
Front Head Room
41.5 in.
41.5 in.
40.0 in.
Front Leg Room
41.7 in.
41.7 in.
41.7 in.
Front Shoulder Room
60.2 in.
60.2 in.
60.2 in.
Rear Head Room
40.2 in.
40.2 in.
38.5 in.
Rear Leg Room
39.5 in.
39.5 in.
39.5 in.
Rear Shoulder Room
58.8 in.
58.8 in.
58.8 in.
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5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

True Cost to Own®
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Average Cost Per Mile
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Depreciation
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Financing
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Taxes & Fees
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Fuel
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Insurance
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Maintenance
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Repairs
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Colors

Colors

Colors

Interior
Black, leatherette
Light Gray, leatherette
Black, leather
Light Gray, leather
Portobello, leather
Black, leather
Light Gray, leather
Exterior
Wind Chill Pearl
Midnight Black Metallic
Coastal Cream
Blueprint
Celestial Silver Metallic
Ruby Flare Pearl
Storm Cloud
Wind Chill Pearl
Midnight Black Metallic
Coastal Cream
Blueprint
Celestial Silver Metallic
Ruby Flare Pearl
Storm Cloud
Wind Chill Pearl
Midnight Black Metallic
Coastal Cream
Blueprint
Celestial Silver Metallic
Ruby Flare Pearl
Storm Cloud