2025 TOYOTA GRAND HIGHLANDER NIGHTSHADE HYBRID

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The 2025 Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid Nightshade presents a compelling package for families seeking a spacious three-row SUV with a focus on style and efficiency. The reviewer highlights the Nightshade trim's distinct black-out exterior accents and 20-inch matte black wheels as a significant aesthetic upgrade. Interior comfort is praised, with the seats being described as more comfortable than those in Lexus models, featuring both heating and ventilation. Practicality is a strong suit, offering ample legroom in the first two rows and a usable third row, complemented by a near-flat cargo floor when seats are folded. The hybrid powertrain, while not offering blistering acceleration, provides satisfying and smooth performance with good fuel economy. Key criticisms include the poorly integrated and offset rear-view camera, the slippery material under the cargo floor's carpet, and a non-secure board beneath it. The reviewer also notes the hard plastic in various storage compartments, which can lead to items sliding around. Despite these minor drawbacks, the Grand Highlander Hybrid Nightshade is recommended for its overall comfort, practicality, and the Toyota hybrid system's reliability.