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2024 Grand Highlander is all-new for Toyota, as the name suggests it's bigger than the Highlander and slots beneath the larger Sequoia. The Grand Highlander shares powertrains with its namesake while borrowing a performance-oriented turbocharged hybrid from the Lexus RX and Toyota Crown. We share our first impressions of the Grand Highlander, its driving dynamics, the HybridMAX engine, controls, and if the bigger size will help Toyota to stave off competition from the redesigned Honda Pilot and the new Mazda CX-90, as well as against current formidable competition from the Hyundai Palisade and Kia Telluride. Also, we discuss whether removing doors on a Jeep Wrangler or the Ford Bronco is safe.
SHOW NOTES
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00:00 - Introduction
00:16 - First Impressions: 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander
01:16 - Engine Options
03:28 - Highlander vs. The Grand Highlander
06:44 - The Size
09:36 - Interior Styling
11:46 - Controls
13:06 - Driving Characteristics
16:25 - Toyota’s 3-row SUV lineup
19:42 - Question: Is it safe to drive a Jeep Wrangler or Ford Bronco without any doors?
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Longer 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander Boasts Big Power
https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/suvs/2024-toyota-grand-highlander-review-a7963942236/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT
2023 Toyota Grand Highlander
https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/toyota/grand-highlander/2024/overview/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT
Many Popular SUVs Lag Behind in Rear Seat Safety, New Crash Tests Show
https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/car-safety/many-popular-suvs-lag-behind-in-rear-seat-safety-a6607362245/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT
SUV and Truck Buyers May Pay Thousands More for Life-Saving Feature, CR Study Shows
https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/car-safety/consumers-may-pay-thousands-more-for-life-saving-feature-cr-a8886263392/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT
Car Safety Guide
https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/car-safety/car-safety-guide-a6462424223/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT
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