Toyota Grand Highlander First Generation (2024-present)

Single generation since 2024, on TNGA-K platform stretched for the larger body. Built at Toyota Indiana (Princeton) — the same factory that builds the standard Highlander, so 'Made in USA' label applies. Three powertrains: 2.4L turbo I4 (T24A-FTS) producing 265 hp / 309 lb-ft with 8-speed direct-shift automatic (FWD or Dynamic Torque Vectoring AWD), 2.5L Dynamic Force hybrid at 245 hp combined system with eCVT and AWD-only (electric rear motor, RAV4 Hybrid hardware), and the Hybrid Max: 2.4L turbo + larger electric motors producing 362 hp / 400 lb-ft combined, paired with a 6-speed direct-shift automatic and mechanical AWD with rear bias (same 6AT as Crown Hybrid Max but tuned for towing). 0-60 in 5.0 sec on Hybrid Max — quickest non-Lexus Toyota 3-row. Towing: 5,000 lb on Hybrid Max with tow package, 5,000 lb on 2.4 turbo, 3,500 lb on standard hybrid. Cabin: 12.3-inch touchscreen standard mid-trim and up, 12.3-inch digital cluster on higher trims, available second-row captain's chairs (vs three-across bench), one-touch fold-flat third row, and crucially genuinely usable 3rd row — Toyota engineered this to address Highlander's biggest customer complaint. Adult passengers fit in the third row with adequate legroom and headroom. Toyota Safety Sense 3.0 standard. JBL 11-speaker premium on Limited / Platinum. Trims: LE (base, cloth, 18-inch), XLE (mid, SofTex, captain's chairs available), Limited (top non-Hybrid-Max, leather, 20-inch), Platinum (Hybrid Max only — leather, panoramic moonroof, 22-inch wheels, head-up display). Sales since launch have been excellent — Toyota has reported multi-month wait lists for Hybrid Max examples through 2024-2025.