HOW 2024 GRAND HIGHLANDER REALLY DRIVES: REVIEW & HYBRID MAX DRIVE!

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The 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander Platinum Hybrid MAX is presented as a premium, spacious three-row SUV with a powerful Hybrid MAX powertrain delivering 362 horsepower and 400 lb-ft of torque. The reviewer highlights its smooth, quiet ride, comfortable leather and suede-accented seats with heating and cooling, and a well-appointed interior featuring a 12.3-inch gauge cluster and a 14-inch infotainment screen. Practicality is emphasized with ample cargo space and a spacious third row, even for adults. The vehicle's advanced safety features, including Toyota Safety Sense 3.0 and front cross-traffic alert, are noted positively. While the reviewer praises the vehicle's acceleration, ride comfort, and sophisticated styling, a minor suggestion for improvement includes the desire for thematic, multi-color interior illumination, a feature found in some competing brands. The reviewer also touches on the fuel economy, noting an average of 27 MPG combined, though acknowledges this can be lower when testing the vehicle's performance capabilities.