2024 TOYOTA GRAND HIGHLANDER LIMITED HYBRID AWD | FAMILY REVIEW WITH CHILD SEAT INSTALLATION

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The 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander Limited Hybrid AWD is presented as a spacious and family-friendly three-row SUV, closely related to the Lexus TX but with distinct styling and interior touches. Reviewers found the exterior design to be boxy but functional, with the "Coastal Cream" paint being a notable, albeit safe, color choice. The interior is praised for its ample storage, comfortable captain's chairs, and the inclusion of numerous USB-C ports. A key highlight is the practicality for families, including a detailed child seat installation process in both the second and third rows, though the second-row seats are noted as not being particularly child-seat friendly due to their sliding mechanism. The driving experience is described as feeling like a large vehicle, which some may prefer. A significant point of contention is the aggressive regenerative braking in Eco mode, which the reviewer found intrusive and counterintuitive for efficient coasting. While the powertrain is competent, the reviewer ultimately favors the Toyota Sienna minivan for its overall package. Despite some minor gripes like the lack of a standard head-up display (requiring the Platinum trim) and a discrepancy with advertised 360 cameras, the vehicle is seen as a strong contender, particularly in this Limited Hybrid AWD configuration, with a price point that surprised the reviewers positively.