Family of 4 – Grand Highlander or Regular Highlander?

Seeking Advice
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Try a test run: pack up your vacation gear and see if it fits in the Highlander. If it’s tight, go for the GH.

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I have a 2023 Highlander and am looking to trade for a GH simply for the usable third row. With captain’s chairs, it feels more like an SUV for 4 people and a big trunk.

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I prefer my wife’s Subaru Ascent to the Highlander. Feels like a better choice overall.

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Go big! I’m a mother of 4, grandmother of 4, great-grandmother of 2, and I’d say go for the Grand Highlander.

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Doesn’t really matter—who’s paying for it? That’s the real question.

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Recently got a Highlander and I’m very happy with the size.

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We had a 2013 Highlander, which was perfect as our kids grew up. Just upgraded to a 2024 hybrid and it’s still great for road trips with three teens.

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Just got an ’08 AWD Sienna. Very practical for family use.

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Owned two Highlanders and liked them, but ultimately went with a RAV4 Prime for better efficiency and power. The third row was rarely used.

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For 90% of the time, our Highlander works great, but we struggle with the third row when we have grandparents or extra kids. Considering moving up to the Lexus TX for better space.

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If you’re planning on more kids or have dogs, the Grand is a better fit. Otherwise, the regular Highlander should be fine.

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We have a Highlander, but if we’re taking more than just a stroller, it gets tight. For transporting their friends or extra gear, you’ll need the third row up, which eats into trunk space.

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I miss my van! Went from a van to a Highlander, and honestly, I’d recommend the Grand Highlander if space is a priority.

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I wouldn’t recommend it; it’s still too small. Go for a Sienna or larger SUV.

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Have you thought about the Sienna?

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Our family of 4 has done well with the regular Highlander, but we’d love a GH for more room in the third row when we have grandparents or extra kids.

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With a regular Highlander, we managed trips with my tall son, mom in the second row, and toddler in the third row. Still had trunk room for luggage.

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I have the GH with four kids. Traded a RAV4 for it, and I don’t think the Highlander has much more cargo space than a CR-V or RAV4.

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Our 2019 Highlander XLE has been perfect for our family of 4. The captain’s chairs keep the kids separated on long trips, and the size is just right.

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The Highlander can hold up to 8 with a second-row bench seat. We have a 2023 XLE hybrid AWD and love it for space and fuel efficiency.