Grand Highlander pics, videos and reviews
02-08-23, 08:14 PM
#32
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not impressed. it's basically a big rav 4.
02-08-23, 08:16 PM
#33
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really? it's not even selling yet and hyundai/kia have had YEARS of success with their 3 rows. and they're not standing still of course.
also, thought you were a fan of v6's which they have?
for 365hp that's terrible.
also, thought you were a fan of v6's which they have?
for 365hp that's terrible.
02-08-23, 08:20 PM
#34
02-08-23, 08:21 PM
#35
Pole Position
I'm liking the ever increasing options for 3 row SUVs. This is a good effort by Toyota.
02-08-23, 08:31 PM
#36
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I don’t see why anybody would buy a regular Highlander over this, unless this is way more money. It’s only 5 inches longer, not enough to change drivability. Just a strange strategy for Toyota who typically does not do that kind of thing.
As for pricing, it’s not going to be north of 65K but I would be very surprised if the max hybrid Platinum is priced with a 5 in front of it. The CX90 will be a better vehicle but much smaller inside.
02-08-23, 08:33 PM
#37
Lexus Fanatic
You can see all through the industry how having multiple options where fewer would do has hurt carmakers. Having more models than you need dramatically reduces profitability.
I don’t see why anybody would buy a regular Highlander over this, unless this is way more money. It’s only 5 inches longer, not enough to change drivability. Just a strange strategy for Toyota who typically does not do that kind of thing.
As for pricing, it’s not going to be north of 65K but I would be very surprised if the max hybrid Platinum is priced with a 5 in front of it. The CX90 will be a better vehicle but much smaller inside.
I don’t see why anybody would buy a regular Highlander over this, unless this is way more money. It’s only 5 inches longer, not enough to change drivability. Just a strange strategy for Toyota who typically does not do that kind of thing.
As for pricing, it’s not going to be north of 65K but I would be very surprised if the max hybrid Platinum is priced with a 5 in front of it. The CX90 will be a better vehicle but much smaller inside.
02-08-23, 08:42 PM
#38
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Thread Starter
It would be like Jeep having two 3 row Grand Cherokees, one just slightly larger. Why? If this was the only Highlander everybody who buys a highlander now would buy this.
Now a vehicle like the Venza, sure that’s a different buyer.
But the more I see from this the more I like. Lots to be positive about for the TX also. This means the TX has the potential to capture GLS/X7 buyers who are more cost conscious.
02-08-23, 08:49 PM
#39
02-08-23, 08:56 PM
#40
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Last edited by SW17LS; 02-08-23 at 08:59 PM.
02-08-23, 09:13 PM
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02-08-23, 09:14 PM
#42
Lexus Fanatic
On the top end, but most Grand Highlanders won’t be that, they will have the same 2.5 the Highlander has.
It would be like Jeep having two 3 row Grand Cherokees, one just slightly larger. Why? If this was the only Highlander everybody who buys a highlander now would buy this.
Now a vehicle like the Venza, sure that’s a different buyer.
But the more I see from this the more I like. Lots to be positive about for the TX also. This means the TX has the potential to capture GLS/X7 buyers who are more cost conscious.
It would be like Jeep having two 3 row Grand Cherokees, one just slightly larger. Why? If this was the only Highlander everybody who buys a highlander now would buy this.
Now a vehicle like the Venza, sure that’s a different buyer.
But the more I see from this the more I like. Lots to be positive about for the TX also. This means the TX has the potential to capture GLS/X7 buyers who are more cost conscious.
Toyota will dominate. They have a solution at every price point. And this will also take sales from the 3 row 4Runner limited. Land Cruiser Prado is coming to the USA as well
Last edited by Toys4RJill; 02-08-23 at 09:21 PM.
02-08-23, 10:34 PM
#43
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02-08-23, 10:45 PM
#44
Lexus Test Driver
Absolutely fantastic design. Very clean, modern, and straight-forward. I love that they toned down the strange styling from other models. Hope the next Camry gets the same fix (front needs a big cleaning).
And it's about time Toyota added one of those trendy colors. Area 51, part II.
And it's about time Toyota added one of those trendy colors. Area 51, part II.
02-08-23, 11:40 PM
#45
Lexus Champion
It's okay and inline with how Toyota works, enough power for the job and very very rarely anything more.