2025 TOYOTA GRAND HIGHLANDER HYBRID MAX PLATINUM | POV TEST DRIVE IMPRESSIONS & REVIEW | 4K

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The 2025 Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid Max Platinum offers a compelling blend of power and comfort, particularly noted for its smooth, Lexus-like ride and quiet cabin at lower speeds, thanks to laminated glass. The Hybrid Max powertrain delivers an impressive 362 horsepower and 400 lb-ft of torque, providing strong acceleration, especially with the low-end torque. However, the review highlights significant drawbacks: a persistent, irritating high-pitch rattling noise from the dashboard screen and door panels, particularly noticeable on bumps and with bass from the JBL audio system. While the JBL system offers good power, the rattling detracts from the listening experience. The adaptive cruise control and lane-centering assist are functional but not exceptional, with frequent warnings and occasional issues with steering on turns. Regenerative braking is criticized for its unpredictability in engagement and intensity. Despite these issues, the Grand Highlander is praised for its spaciousness and comfortable ride, though the interior fit and finish, specifically the rattling components, fall short of expectations for a Toyota product.