2024 Toyota Grand Highlander vs 2024 Volkswagen Atlas | Toyota
– [Narrator] The 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander versus the 2024 Volkswagen Atlas. Let’s learn a bit more about these midsize SUVs. Grand Highlander’s expansive interior offers seating for up to eight while simultaneously fitting up to seven carry-on sized suitcases. Every row offers mobile device charging
And easy entry or exit into the adult-sized third row. Two available electrified powertrains ensure there’s a Grand Highlander for every type of driver. Toyota Safety Sense 3.0 makes cutting-edge driver assistance and active safety features standard across the lineup. Now let’s put Grand Highlander and Atlas side by side. All-new for 2024, Grand Highlander is available in three grades: XLE, Limited, and Platinum. Grand Highlander’s XLE and Limited grades can be equipped with the highly efficient Toyota Hybrid System, which has an impressive EPA-estimated rating of up to 36 miles per gallon combined, while the powerful Hybrid MAX electric system
Can be had on Limited or Platinum. For 2024, Volkswagen Atlas is available in four grades, two of which include all-wheel drive as standard. However, Atlas does not have any equivalent to Grand Highlander’s electrified grades. Grand Highlander’s refined exterior is accentuated with standard LED headlights and taillights, giving it a bold and chiseled look.
This visual appeal is enhanced even further by a black-painted front grille, silver-colored roof rails, and available 20-inch alloy wheels. The lineup’s Hybrid MAX electric vehicles are distinguished by their dual exhaust, silver-colored lower bumpers, and gray-painted front grille. Refreshed for 2024, Volkswagen Atlas includes a new front fascia with standard LED exterior lighting.
Higher grades also include an integrated light bar on the grille, as well as 20 and 21-inch alloy wheels. The SEL Premium R-Line distinguishes itself through various exterior styling cues. These include a unique lower front fascia. Boasting a spacious interior with seating for up to eight, Grand Highlander offers plenty of practicality and style.
Its available second row captain’s chairs maximize passenger comfort, while available heated and ventilated front and second-row outboard seats add even greater comfort to every journey. Best of all, entering and exiting Grand Highlander’s adult-sized easy access third row is a breeze thanks to an entry handle, a palm rest,
And a flat-step on the second-row floor. Additionally, two available 120-volt inverters ensure that those electronics stay powered up during road trips. And finally, Grand Highlander’s cargo capacity of 97.5 cubic feet behind the first row, and 57.9 cubic feet behind the second row, ensures seating for up to eight
And enough space in the back for up to seven carry-on sized bags. This results in room for everyone, including all of their gear. With the standard second-row bench seat, Atlas seats up to seven. Second-row captain’s chairs are available, but only on the higher grades. Every grade comes standard
With heated and ventilated front seats. However, the second row is only available with outboard heating on the SEL and SEL Premium R-Line grades. Additionally, Atlas doesn’t have an answer to Grand Highlander’s 120-volt power inverters. And in terms of cargo capacity, Atlas also falls behind Grand Highlander,
With 96.6 cubic feet behind the front seats, and 55.5 cubic feet behind the second row. The 2024 Grand Highlander comes standard with the latest Toyota Audio Multimedia system and a 12.3-inch touchscreen. This includes standard wireless compatibility for Apple CarPlay, which connects drivers to the apps on their iPhone,
Including maps, messages, podcasts, and music subscriptions. In addition, wireless Android Auto compatibility makes it easy to stay connected to Android devices and access various apps and services from Google, including YouTube Music and Google Maps. Plus, there’s a standard 3-month SiriusXM trial subscription that includes over 165 channels available in-cabin,
And even more on the SiriusXM mobile app, making it easier than ever to enjoy not just ad-free music, but also sports, comedy, and more. Additionally, an 11-speaker JBL Premium Audio system plays road trip tunes with stunning clarity, and an available 12.3-inch digital Multi-Information Display, as well as an available 10-inch head-up display,
Puts essential information right in the driver’s line of sight. Grand Highlander also works seamlessly with Toyota’s available Connected Services, and includes trials to Safety Connect, Service Connect, Remote Connect, Drive Connect, and Wi-Fi Connect. Finally, a standard Qi-compatible wireless charging pad and seven USB ports spread across all three rows
Keep mobile devices ready for those long journeys. Atlas comes standard with Volkswagen’s latest audio multimedia platform housed within a 12-inch touchscreen. Wireless compatibility for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are also included as part of the standard App-Connect smartphone integration feature. A Harman Kardon Premium Audio system is available,
But only on the lineup’s highest grade, the SEL Premium R-Line. Meanwhile, Digital Cockpit Pro is standard on all grades, while a head-up display is offered on the SEL and SEL Premium R-Line grades. Qi-compatible wireless charging is standard, but Atlas’ USB port count tops out at six, falling short of Grand Highlander.
Grand Highlander features Toyota Safety Sense 3.0 as standard. This includes Pre-Collison System with Pedestrian Detection, Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist, Automatic High Beams, Full-Speed Range Dynamic Radar Cruise Control, Lane Tracing Assist, Road Sign Assist, and Proactive Driving Assist. Additionally, every grade has Blind Spot Monitor with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert
As standard for added convenience. The Platinum grade also comes standard with Traffic Jam Assist, which requires an active Drive Connect trial or subscription to use. When driving on a highway with Full-Speed Range Dynamic Radar Cruise Control and Lane Tracing Assist activated, Traffic Jam Assist helps navigate stop-and-go highway traffic
To take the stress out of a traffic jam, by providing acceleration, braking, and hands-free steering control under active supervision of the driver. Select grades can be equipped with a Panoramic View Monitor for a 360-degree view of objects and obstacles around the vehicle. Plus, available Front and Rear Parking Assist with Automatic Braking
Makes maneuvering in tight spaces even easier. On the other hand, all Atlas grades come with IQ. Drive, a suite of active safety and driver assistance features similar to Toyota Safety Sense. However, Park Assist with Park Distance Control front and rear, Light Assist and Dynamic Road Sign Display
Are only available on the higher grades. Meanwhile, the Overhead View Camera system is exclusive to the SEL Premium R-Line grade. Grand Highlander’s gas grades are powered by a capable, turbocharged four-cylinder engine, which makes 265 horsepower and 310 pound-feet of torque. On the other hand, the Grand Highlander Hybrid electric vehicles
Are powered by an efficient 2.5-liter four-cylinder hybrid electric system with 245 net combined horsepower. At the top of the powertrain lineup is the Hybrid MAX electric powertrain. This performance-oriented hybrid electric setup features a 2.4-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine coupled to an electric motor and a six-speed automatic transmission, resulting in 362 net combined horsepower
And 400 pound-feet of torque. For additional traction, Grand Highlander is offered with three all-wheel drive systems. Dynamic Torque Control All-Wheel Drive is available on gas grades, while Grand Highlander Hybrid electric vehicles can be equipped with Electronic On-Demand All-Wheel Drive. On the other hand, Full-Time Electronic All-Wheel Drive comes standard
On models equipped with the Hybrid MAX electric system. When it comes to towing, Hybrid XLE and Hybrid Limited grades are capable of pulling 3,500 pounds, while gas and Hybrid MAX electric vehicles are rated to tow 5,000 pounds. What’s more, Grand Highlander is remarkably efficient with up to an EPA-estimated
24 miles per gallon combined on gas grades, or an EPA-estimated at 27 miles per gallon combined when powered by the Hybrid MAX electric system. Finally, Grand Highlander hybrid electric vehicles powered by the 2.5-liter hybrid electric powertrain are rated up to an EPA-estimated 36 miles per gallon combined. Every Atlas is powered
By a two-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine with 269 horsepower and 273 pound-feet of torque. Front or all-wheel drive configurations are available, with the latter coming standard on the SEL and SEL Premium R-Line. Additionally, every Atlas grade can tow up to 5,000 pounds when properly equipped. This much is clear,
At up to an EPA-estimated 23 miles per gallon combined, Atlas just can’t match Grand Highlander’s efficiency. Every new Grand Highlander comes with ToyotaCare, which provides two years or 25,000 miles of scheduled maintenance, whichever comes first, as well as two years and unlimited-mileage, 24-hour roadside assistance. Grand Highlander’s electrified variants
Also include a hybrid system warranty that covers select components for eight years or 100,000 miles, whichever comes first, and a 10-year or 150,000-mile hybrid battery warranty, whichever comes first, making them a viable choice for the long haul. Atlas includes Volkswagen’s Carefree Coverage, which includes two years or 20,000 miles of scheduled maintenance,
Whichever comes first, three years or 36,000 miles of roadside assistance, whichever comes first, and a four-year or 50,000-mile new vehicle limited warranty, whichever comes first. From its spacious appointments and technologies, to its selection of powerful, efficient powertrains, it’s clear that Grand Highlander is setting the bar for the midsize SUV segment.
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Dive into this comparison between two midsize SUVs of 2024: the 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander and the 2024 Volkswagen Atlas. Watch more comparisons: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-GCZ14mvyRU&list=PLsOvRYzJPCwUOZ0NpRVyIfFURTqDj7BHh&index=1
0:00 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander vs 2024 Volkswagen Atlas
0:10 Top Takeaways
0:43 What Model Lineup is Available for the ’24 Grand Highlander?
1:26 ’24 Grand Highlander Exterior Features
2:17 ’24 Grand Highlander Interior Features
3:53 What Technology Packages Are Offered for the Grand Highlander?
6:01 How Safe is the ’24 Grand Highlander?
7:35 How does the Grand Highlander Perform On-Road?
9:48 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander Overall Value
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This comparison video features the ’24 Grand Highlander compared to the ’24 Atlas.
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