2024 Toyota Grand Highlander vs. Toyota Sienna: Which One Will You Choose?
So, you’re on the hunt for a family-friendly car and have narrowed it down to the well-known Toyota brand. We know that narrowing down your wide array of SUVs to choose from wasn’t easy. That’s why Toyota of N Charlotte is here to make a comprehensive guide to help you choose between the all-new 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander and the 2024 Toyota Sienna. See which one is best for your family!
How Does the Toyota Grand Highlander Compare to the Toyota Sienna?
The N Charlotte 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander is a brand-new model that was introduced this year. This is similar to the Toyota Highlander (you could say birthed from it) and has three full-sized rows and a roomy cargo area. The 2024 Toyota Sienna is a minivan with three rows of seating and a sleek interior. Both of these N Charlotte Toyota’s can seat up to 8 people, which makes it hard to decide which is the best for you. Toyota of N Charlotte wouldn’t say there’s a real winner here, but you can decide what best suits your family.
2024 Toyota Grand Highlander vs. Toyota Sienna: Performance
Sienna:
- Only comes in hybrid: 2.5L D-4S injection
- AWD available
- 245 horsepower
- 36/36 mpg
Grand Highlander:
- This comes in both gasoline and hybrid options
- 2.4L 4-cylinder turbocharged gas engine
- Hybrid or Hybrid Max powertrains
- The Hybrid Max is turbocharged
- Gas engine: 265 horsepower
- Hybrid engine: 245 horsepower
- Hybrid Max engine: 362 horsepower
- Gas engine gets 21/28 mpg
- Hybrid gets 36/32 mpg
- Hybrid Max gets 26/27 mpg
Takeaways:
- The N Charlotte Toyota Grand Highlander offers more options when it comes to powertrains, and you’ll also have more horsepower and a turbocharged option to amp up your drive time.
- But, the N Charlotte 2024 Toyota Sienna does offer one simple solution by only having a hybrid engine available with better fuel efficiency than any of the N Charlotte 2024 Toyota SUV trims.
2024 Toyota Grand Highlander vs. Toyota Sienna: Interior and Versatility
Sienna:
- Seats 7-8 people
- Has second-row captain’s chairs with ottomans
- Second and third-row reclines
- Fabric, SofTex, or leather-trimmed interiors are available
- A hands-free power liftgate is available
- Dual power sliding doors are available
- Up to 18 cup holders
- 33.5 cubic feet of cargo space with all seats occupied
Grand Highlander:
- Seats 7-8 people
- Offers second-row captain’s chairs
- Second and third-row reclines
- SofTex, leather, Ultrasuede, and leather-trimmed interiors are available
- A hands-free power liftgate is available
- 13 cupholders (Sienna is the winner here)
- 20.6 cubic feet of cargo space with all seats occupied
Takeaways:
- The N Charlotte 2024 Toyota Sienna is versatile in the interior and more comfortable for larger families (according to Toyota of N Charlotte). Also, it has more space than the N Charlotte 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander.
- The N Charlotte 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander is another great option for families (especially if you don’t want soccer mom vibes). It’s still spacious and adults can sit super comfy in the third row (and even take a comfy nap).
2024 Toyota Grand Highlander vs. Toyota Sienna: Tech & Safety
Sienna:
- Driver Easy Speak
- 1080 HD Entertainment Center with wireless headphones
- Qi wireless charging
- 10-inch Color Head-Up Display
- One USB media port and 6 USB charge ports
- 9-inch touchscreen for all audio systems with optional JBL
- 10 airbags and an Advanced Airbag System
- Panoramic view monitor with 360-degree view
- Star Safety System and Toyota Safety Sense 2.0
- Blind spot monitor with rear cross-traffic alert
- 4-5 LATCH locations for your little ones
Grand Highlander:
- Qi wireless charging
- 10-inch Color Head-Up Display
- 7 USB-C ports and two 12V outlets
- Digital Key capability with Remote Connect
- 12.3-inch touchscreen for all audio systems with optional JBL premium audio
- 8 airbags and an Advanced Airbag System
- Panoramic view monitor with 360-degree view
- Star Safety System and Toyota Safety Sense 3.0
- Blind spot monitor with rear cross-traffic alert
- 4-5 LATCH locations for your little ones
- 4-5 LATCH locations for your little ones
- Traffic Jam Assist
- User Profile Face Identification
Takeaways:
- The N Charlotte Toyota Sienna is super safe and tends to be more simple with family-oriented features. The tech in this ride is 100% about convenience and entertainment. The entertainment system in the back combined with Driver Easy Speak is the ultimate road trip edge.
- On the other hand, the N Charlotte 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander is safe too, but has more high-tech options like Toyota Safety Sense 3.0, Traffic Jam Assist, User Profile Face Identification, and digital key capability. It also has a larger audio touchscreen.
2024 Toyota Grand Highlander vs. Toyota Sienna: Exterior
Sienna:
- Has dual power sliding doors
- Comes in 10 different paint colors
- Has other features like LED lighting, a tow hitch, rocker panels, 17-20-inch wheels, roof rails, a spoiler, and a power moonroof with a sliding sunshade
Grand Highlander:
- Comes in 7 different paint colors
- Has other features like 18-20-inch wheels, LED lighting, roof rails, a spoiler, and a panoramic power roof
Takeaways:
- At the end of the day, this boils down to preference on whether you want a N Charlotte Toyota SUV or a minivan. Both of these options are stylish while providing some stylish exterior options.
2024 Toyota Grand Highlander vs. Toyota Sienna: Price
Sienna:
- Starting MSRP $36,886
Grand Highlander:
- Starting MSRP $43,070
Takeaways:
- While the N Charlotte 2024 Toyota SUV is more expensive, it does come with more high-tech options and more models to choose from.
Stop by Toyota of N Charlotte!
Which ride will you opt for? Toyota of N Charlotte has all of these rides ready for you to choose from. Stop by 13429 Statesville Road to buy yours today! Just take exit 23 off I-77 in Huntersville.