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Extended version of Toyota Highlander released! Too much space!

At the Chicago Auto Show that opened on February 9, Toyota officially released the extension of the Highlander - Grand Highlander, Chinese known as the "Grand Highlander", this car is an extended version based on the Highlander, positioned in the medium and large SUV, the main car in the third row and trunk space, and the interior and exterior design, power is also different from the ordinary Highlander.

Extended version of Toyota Highlander released! Too much space!

In the front design, the Great Highlander is very different from the ordinary version of the Highlander on sale, the new car moves the trapezoidal large mouth center net down, the logo is independent from the middle net, and a trapezoidal chrome strip is added above the front of the car, and extends to the outside headlight position. At the same time, the central position of the hood of the Great Highlander cancels the concave shape, and with the tough straight line style of the front face of the whole car, it looks more American.

Extended version of Toyota Highlander released! Too much space!

In terms of side styling, the big Highlander is more tough overall, and it looks that the aura is much stronger than the ordinary version of the Highlander. In the details, the A-pillar inclination of the Grand Highlander has been reduced, and the straight roof line can effectively improve the performance of the interior space. At the same time, the new car's C-pillar side windows are large, the D-pillar is more upright, and the rear overhang length of the vehicle has also been significantly increased, all of which help to improve the third row and trunk space. In addition, in order to match the burly and domineering temperament of the whole car, the door panel shape of the Great Highlander is more simple, canceling the enchanting and rising lines of the ordinary Highlander, and adding a circle of black plastic surround to the lower part of the body, which has the taste of a flagship model.

In terms of size, the Great Highlander did not simply and crudely lengthen the trunk, but even the wheelbase, width, and height were enlarged. In terms of length, the Greater Highlander reached 5115mm, which is 165mm longer than the regular Highlander, 58mm wider, 50mm height, and 94mm wheelbase. Compared with the Volkswagen Touran, the Grand Highlander has certain advantages in length and height, and slightly inferior in width and wheelbase.

Extended version of Toyota Highlander released! Too much space!

In terms of rear design, the Great Highlander is also very different from the ordinary version. Among them, the tailgate shape of the Great Highlander is more square and straight, the taillights have been changed to a C-shaped design with double horizontal bars, and the bottom is a large area of blackened surrounds and a solid bilateral single exhaust. AT THE SAME TIME, THE BIG HANLANDER DESIGNED LONGER HIGH BRAKE LIGHTS AT THE ROOF SPOILER POSITION, AND THE TOYOTA BULLHEAD LOGO IN THE MIDDLE ALSO HAS THE ENGLISH SPELLING OF "GRAND HIGHLANDER" UNDER THE MODEL. Overall, the shape of the Great Highlander is burlier and stiffer than the regular Highlander, and the size is a full circle larger.

Extended version of Toyota Highlander released! Too much space!

Coming to the car, the Great Highlander is also different from the ordinary Highlander. First of all, in the shape of the center console, the irregular center console of the original Y-shaped bifurcation design has been changed to a more traditional and simple symmetrical shape on the Grand Highlander. In addition, although the center control screen of the Greater Highlander is still 12.3 inches, its screen shape is thinner and more independent. At the same time, the very useful independent storage compartment of the co-pilot's instrument panel is still retained, but the Grand Highlander has added a Type-C power supply for the co-pilot, which can better meet the needs of modern people to charge mobile phones.

Extended version of Toyota Highlander released! Too much space!

As a car that focuses on practical routes at home, the Greater Highlander retains a large number of physical buttons and knobs. Below the center control screen is a separate air conditioning control knob, and there are also functions such as a physical volume knob and seat heating and ventilation buttons.

Extended version of Toyota Highlander released! Too much space!

In the center of the front row of the lever area, the front is the start button, and there are also independent storage compartments, mobile phone wireless charging panels, two Type-C ports, panoramic image system buttons, etc. The middle gear lever is designed with electronic gear shifting, and it uses metal and leather materials, which looks very textured. To the right of the handlebar is a huge storage compartment that can be used to store personal items such as cups. In the rear center armrest area, there is a separate vehicle control area, where you can adjust the driving mode, ESP switch, different terrain modes and other functions.

Extended version of Toyota Highlander released! Too much space!

As an extended version of the Highlander, everyone's biggest concern is definitely its spatial performance. Toyota's debut in the North American market adopts a 2+2+3 7-seat layout, with two independent seats in the second row, independent armrests, and supports forward and backward movement and backrest angle adjustment. At the same time, the central floor bulge of the second row of the Greater Highlander is very small, coupled with a length of more than 5.1 meters and a width of nearly 2 meters, it is also more convenient to enter and exit the third row from the central passage position.

Extended version of Toyota Highlander released! Too much space!

In terms of third-row space, the official said that the third row of the vehicle can ride adults very easily, as you can see from the picture, the vehicle's third-row seat height is relatively good, the backrest angle can be adjusted, and there are three independent headrests. At the same time, thanks to the larger C-pillar side windows, the rear view is also more transparent, and there will be no oppressive feeling.

Extended version of Toyota Highlander released! Too much space!

In addition to the spacious interior space, another killer feature of the Greater Highlander is the trunk space, which still has quite excellent depth even in the three-row full-open mode, and it is no problem to visually put down a few cabin cases. At the same time, the trunk of the hybrid version model also provides a 1500W AC output interface, which can meet the needs of outdoor electricity.

Extended version of Toyota Highlander released! Too much space!

When the third row of seats is reclined, the backrest and trunk of the Greater Highlander create a flat space. If you are traveling as a family of 4, the trunk can store a large amount of luggage in this mode, even if it is a long-distance self-driving trip, you don't need to worry at all.

Extended version of Toyota Highlander released! Too much space!

In addition, if you have the need to move, pull large items, or sleep in the car, you can lay down the second and third rows of seats in the vehicle, at this time, the Grand Highlander's car has a flat chase shop with a depth of more than 2 meters and a width of more than 1.5 meters, whether it is camping and sleeping in the car, or moving and pulling furniture, it is more than enough, even more than the cargo space of the F-150 pickup truck!

Extended version of Toyota Highlander released! Too much space!

In terms of power, the Grand Highlander offers three power specifications, the entry-level version adopts a 2.5L THS hybrid system, and is available with front-wheel drive and electric four-wheel drive options, which is consistent with the Highlander on sale. The pure fuel version adopts a combination of 2.4T four-cylinder gasoline engine + 8AT gearbox, providing front-wheel drive and intelligent timely four-wheel drive system. In addition, the Grand Highlander has also added a "Hybrid MAX" version, which uses Toyota's latest hybrid technology. The system consists of a 2.4T engine, a 6AT gearbox with integrated motor, a rear axle motor, and a battery pack, with a comprehensive power of 367 horsepower, a peak torque of 542Nm, 0-96km/h acceleration in 6.3 seconds, and a towing capacity of 2267kg.

Extended version of Toyota Highlander released! Too much space!

It is planned that the Greater Highlander will be the first to be launched in North America in the middle of this year, and then sold to Australia and other markets. From the perspective of positioning, this car is in competition with models such as Touron and Explorer, but Toyota has a unique hybrid system, which can bring a smoother power experience and lower fuel consumption for family users. Therefore, we do not rule out that this car will be introduced into domestic sales in the future, and it is even expected to launch a 2.4T version.

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