It may be true that the Toyota Highlander is a larger SUV than the Toyota Fortuner. But that doesn’t seem big enough to Americans, so the 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander mid-size SUV was launched to meet their needs.

The 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander is built on the same platform as the Toyota Highlander, although it is not quite as tall as the Toyota Fortuner that Thais know well. Because it is not built on the infrastructure of a pickup truck. But it’s great in terms of presentation.  And the longer side to increase the volume of space inside the cabin

And the Grand Highlander, which will still have passenger seats for all seven passengers as before, but with an increase in body length by 165 mm to 5115 mm, height is 51 mm greater, and the width of the car itself increases by 58 mm, in addition to the longer wheelbase. Another 102 mm is 2946 mm.

As a result, the passengers of the third row seats are able to sit in the car more comfortably. The size, which is 1.8 meters high, can remain comfortable in this position. Or if the driver wants to stow luggage when the second and third row seats are folded, they lie flat. Maximum luggage space is 2,775 liters, which is 396 liters more than the Highlander.

“Grand” that did not end there. Because in addition to the larger body dimensions, the various trims of the car, both outside and inside, have also been modified to give it a luxurious look. With more majesty

Let’s start with the outer hull. Reconnected Let the car look powerful. And square It is a little more puffy from head to tail. Pre-enhance the strikingly distinct adult by inserting a piece of chrome tape or shimmering pieces into the various parts

The front grille frame drawn as a strip from under the headlight line and draw a line along the top frame before moving to the other side of the headlights, the air vent, though not chrome but glossy black plastic work . And at the bottom there is an aluminum bar in the middle. Even on the side of the mounted wheel itself it is also available with either a milled pattern to show off the aluminum texture or a full chromed strip.

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The interior work though doesn’t focus on the bright hue as much as the exterior because there are only chrome door handles with a work surface that way but it looks elegant with a large console. Which played a small rustic atmosphere with wood stripes in various parts whether it is the air conditioner frame, steering wheel or center console. to the base of the gear lever

Cabin comfort also starts with the installation of a 12.3-inch infotainment screen, which supports wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto , on the center gear tunnel cover. There are mobile phone wireless charging points, charging ports provide USB Type-C, and there are as many as 7 points, which can be said to be complete for passengers in every situation.

Even the cup holder has up to 13 positions, depending on user comfort. Powered by a Wi-Fi hotspot system that can connect up to 5 electronic devices and stream music. It will come from JBL speakers to 11 points around the cabin.

Where there is the air conditioning system in addition to being a separate facade, and there are separate sections for passengers in the second and third rows. And finally, the large passenger seat that’s perfectly proportioned to the size of the American people. The front seats are electrically adjustable, which can be divided into 10 directions for the driver and 8 directions for the passenger on the side

The strength side Unfortunately, in this launch it is just a “grinding provocative” launch that Americans look forward to first. Until the actual sale at the end of the year, the camp did not reveal many details.

But Toyota says it will come with two power options: a 2.4-liter petrol engine and a 2.5-liter petrol engine with a hybrid system . Used by the camper before with the latest Toyota Crown SUV whose rear engine will be re-equipped to be able to produce up to 30.4hp to 367hp and a maximum torque of 542Nm.

But since the curb weight of the car is 2,268 kg , it can accelerate from 0-96 km / h. At just 6.3 seconds, the highest speed not revealed in any way. But maybe that’s not what people want for this car. He will be interested in the first thing anyway