Mark Takahashi, with Car and Driver said.Toyotas three-row Highlander counts fuel efficiency and the brands reputation for reliability as its chief advantages, but when compared to other midsize SUVs, it comes up short in one of the most critical metrics interior space. To counter that drawback, there is the Grand Highlander, a separate model that shares half of its name but little else with the so-called standard model. Larger in every dimension it measures four inches longer than the standard Highlander, increasing cargo and passenger space far more than that small stretch suggestsespecially for the third row of seats, which can comfortably accommodate adults.. Thanks to a commodious, handsome cabin, a compelling list of standard equipment and safety tech, and solid road manners, the Grand Highlander is one of the most compelling mid-size crossovers in a segment deep with talented competitors. As one of our favorites in its segment, the Toyota Grand Highlander earned a spot on our Editors Choice list for 2025.
In addition to the standard features found on the LE trim level XLE ADDS Auto-dimming rearview mirror, Heated front seats, Power front passenger seat, A Leather-wrapped steering wheel, the Wireless charging pad and A Digital Key
Step up to the Limited and you will get20-inch wheels, LED foglights and running lights, Automatic wipers, Power-folding mirrors, the Hands-free liftgate, Leather upholstery for first- and second-row seats, Ventilated front seats with driver's seat memory settings, a Heated steering wheel, Heated second-row seats, the 11-speaker JBL audio system, Full digital instrument panel display, Ambient interior lighting, Front and rear parking sensors and Front and rear automatic braking.
The top-spec Platinum includes all of the standard features above, plusthe Panoramic sunroof, 360-degree parking camera system, Ventilated second-row seats, Toyota's Traffic Jam Assist, Head-up display and the Digital rearview mirror.