Toyota Confirms Grand Highlander for Chicago Auto Show

Hoping to compete with the three-row SUVs being offered by its rivals, Toyota has confirmed the existence of the Grand Highlander – adding that it’ll be on display at the Chicago Auto Show this February.

While it’s not really a petite vehicle, the current Highlander doesn’t exactly offer a surplus of legroom for those occupying the third row. This has been a problem with mid-sized crossovers and SUVs ever since the world decided it was too good for the minivan, something the wised among us knows was an egregious cultural faux pas from which we may never fully recover.

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Toyota Trademarks Grand Highlander Nameplate

According to a report by gr86.org, Grand Highlander is the name Toyota has filed a trademark application for in the U.S. and Canada.

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  • Dave M. We had a base 2001 model for 6 years and 150k miles. It was perfect for our young family. Still think the design and size of the ‘01 was perfect.
  • Miguel Perrito took to the end to learn its not hecho in china. too many youtube vids out there showing how many bad GM chinese plastic modules fail. just soak em in salt water!
  • ToolGuy A physical switch labeled "I'M DRIVING LEAVE ME ALONE" and I switch it on and it stays on until I sell the vehicle.
  • IBx1 Leave it alone, it already mirrors maps
  • ToolGuy If I ever stop caring about NVH, handling and fuel economy, I'll keep this in mind.