In December 2020, Toyota unexpectedly registered a trademark ‘Grand Highlander’. Apparently, it refers to a three-row crossover SUV that will slot in between the standard Highlander model and the Sequoia flagship when it ships in 2023.
The regular Highlander also boasts three seat rows, but the rear row feels quite cramped and eats away at the trunk space. This is why Toyota decided to produce another model with much more interior comfort and plenty of luggage room.
The latest generation of the SUV arrived on the market in 2019 packing a 3.5-liter V6 rated at 300 PS (296 hp / 221 kW) and 357 Nm (263 lb-ft) of torque. As an alternative, customers could get a hybridized 2.5-liter mill capable of 246 PS (243 hp / 181 kW). The long-wheelbase version coming to the market in two years’ time is expected with the same powertrain choices.