The Toyota Highlander and Grand Highlander are both popular SUV models from Toyota, each offering unique features and capabilities tailored to different preferences and needs. They’re both incredibly popular choices here at our Denver Toyota dealer, but now we’ll take a look at each SUV to see how they differ and which model might be best for your Aurora lifestyle.
Size and Seating Capacity
One of the primary distinctions between the Highlander and Grand Highlander is their size and seating capacity. The Toyota Highlander is a midsize SUV with three rows of seating, accommodating up to eight passengers comfortably. On the other hand, the Grand Highlander is a larger variant, offering more space and seating configurations. It also offers captain's chairs in the second row, reducing the seating capacity to seven but providing a more luxurious seating arrangement.
Interior Features and Comfort
Due to its larger size, the Grand Highlander comes with additional interior features and enhanced comfort amenities compared to the standard Highlander. This includes premium upholstery options, upgraded infotainment systems, advanced climate control features, and more luxurious touches throughout the cabin. The Grand Highlander also offers more configurable seating options, allowing for increased flexibility in passenger and cargo arrangements.
Performance and Powertrain Options
Both the Highlander and Grand Highlander offer a similar range of powertrain options, starting with a 2.4-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine good for 365 horsepower. In addition, both models come with a hybrid option, which is where the Grand Highlander pulls an advantage. The standard Highlander hybrid is a 2.5-liter four-cylinder and two electric motors that combined for 243 horsepower. Meanwhile, the Grand Highlander uses Toyota’s Hybrid MAX system, which employs the base 2.4-liter turbo plus two electric motors for a combined 362 horsepower.
Visit Our Dealership Today!
Whether you want the larger Grand Highlander or the more affordable Highlander, both Toyota SUVs offer three-row seating, a hybrid powertrain option, and all-wheel drive. Visit Mountain States Toyota for a test drive to decide which is right for your Denver drives today!
