2024 Toyota Grand Highlander vs. Hyundai Palisade
Comparison
Highlighted Features
2024 Grand Highlander
2024Palisade
Base MSRP
$44,920
$38,650
Engine
2.4L inline 4-cylinder
3.8L Lambda II V6
Horsepower
265
291
Adaptive cruise control
Yes
Yes
Speakers
6
6
Estimated Combined (MPG)
23
21
Whole vehicle warranty months / (miles)
36 / 36000
60 / 60000
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2024 Toyota Grand Highlander vs. Hyundai Palisade
Performance
- The Toyota Grand Highlander has a 2.4-liter 4-cylinder turbocharged 16-valve D-4S injection engine with Dual Variable Valve Timing with intelligence (VVT-i) that churns out a maximum of 265 horsepower and 310 lb.-ft. of torque. On the other hand, the Hyundai Palisade has a 3.8-liter V-6 engine with an output of 291 horsepower and 262 lb.-ft. of torque.
- The XLE and the Limited grades of the Toyota Grand Highlander come standard with Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) with an available All-Wheel Drive (AWD). The Platinum grade comes standard with All-Wheel Drive. Similarly, the Hyundai Palisade comes standard with Front-Wheel drive and offers HTRAC All- Wheel Drive (AWD) as an option.
- The Toyota Grand Highlander has a Direct Shift-8AT 8-speed Electronically Controlled automatic transmission (ECT), whereas the Hyundai Palisade has an 8-speed automatic transmission with SHIFTRONIC®.
- The Toyota Grand Highlander has Drive Mode Select (DMS) with Sport, Eco, Normal, and Snow Mode. Likewise, the Hyundai Palisade also has Drive Mode Select.
- The Toyota Grand Highlander has a multi-link rear suspension with a stabilizer bar and an Independent MacPherson strut front suspension with a stabilizer bar. The Hyundai Palisade has a MacPherson strut front suspension with coil springs and an independent multi-link design rear suspension.
2024 Toyota Grand Highlander vs. Hyundai Palisade
Fuel Economy
- The Toyota Grand Highlander XLE and the Limited grades have an EPA-estimated fuel economy rating of 21 mpg in the city, 28 mpg on the highway, and 24 mpg combined. The Hyundai Palisade in FWD has a fuel economy of 19 mpg in the city, 26 mpg on the highway, and 22 mpg combined.
- The Toyota Grand Highlander Platinum grade has an EPA-estimated fuel economy rating of 20 mpg in the city, 26 mpg on the highway, and 22 mpg combined. The Hyundai Palisade in AWD variants has a fuel economy of 19 mpg in the city, 24 mpg on the highway, and 21 mpg combined.
Available Models (7)
2024 Toyota Grand Highlander vs. Hyundai Palisade
Technology
- The Toyota Grand Highlander has a 6-speaker audio system and a standard 12.3-in. Toyota Audio Multimedia touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay® compatibility. It also has Android Auto™ compatibility, and a SiriusXM® 3-month trial. The Limited grade comes with an upgraded 11-speaker JBL® Premium Audio, including a subwoofer and amplifier. Comparatively, the Hyundai Palisade has a 12.3 in. touchscreen, HD Radio™, SiriusXM®, and Android Auto™ & Apple CarPlay® compatibility. The Calligraphy and the Limited grades come with Harman Kardon® premium audio with 12 speakers and QuantumLogic® Surround with Clari-Fi™ Music Restoration Technology.
- Qi-compatible wireless smartphone charging with a charge indicator light is standard on the Toyota Grand Highlander. Similarly, wireless device charging (for Qi-supported devices) is also included in the Hyundai Palisade.
- The Toyota Grand Highlander comes with seven USB-C ports and two 12V outlets. The Limited grade also has two 120V auxiliary AC power outlets. On the Hyundai Palisade, a 12-volt outlet is standard on all grades, and a 115-volt power outlet is standard on the Limited and Calligraphy grades.
- Every Toyota Grand Highlander comes with three-zone automatic climate control with an air filter, a separate second-row control panel, and individual temperature settings for driver, front passenger, and rear-seat passengers, as well as second- and third-row vents. On the other hand, the Hyundai Palisade has dual automatic temperature control with 2nd-row automatic HVAC controls and 3rd-row HVAC vents.
- The Toyota Grand Highlander XLE comes with a combination meter with analog gauges and a 7-in. color Multi-Information Display (MID) with fuel economy, driver assist, vehicle/trip information, and warning messages. The Limited grade has a 12.3-in. digital meter with selectable gauge display screens and more. Conversely, a head-up display is exclusively included on the Calligraphy and the Limited grades of the Hyundai Palisade.
- A Smart Key System on all doors and liftgate with Push Button Start, remote keyless entry system with lock, unlock, panic, and liftgate functions is included in all grades of the Toyota Grand Highlander. Also included is a 1-year trial of Remote Connect, which allows you to remotely interact with your vehicle through the Toyota app via your smartwatch. The Hyundai Palisade has a Proximity Key entry, and remote functionality is included with a 3-year trial of BlueLink® connected services.
- The Toyota Grand Highlander comes with a 30-day/3GB trial of Wi-Fi Connect with AT&T Wi-Fi hotspot and Integrated Streaming with Apple Music® and Amazon Music compatibility (Each streaming service requires separate subscriptions). Wi-Fi Connect is 4G network dependent. The Hyundai Palisade does not include comparable services.
- The Grand Highlander also comes with a 1-year trial of Drive Connect, including Cloud Navigation with Google Points of Interest (POI) data. It also has Intelligent Assistant with Hey, Toyota, and Destination Assist. Drive Connect is 4G network dependent. Comparatively, the Hyundai Palisade comes with a 3-year trial of BlueLink® connected services, which includes destination search and navigation.
2024 Toyota Grand Highlander vs. Hyundai Palisade
Safety & Convenience
- The Toyota Grand Highlander has eight airbags and a Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert (RCTA) on all grades. The Hyundai Palisade has nine airbags and comes standard with Blind Spot Collision Warning and Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist (RCCA) on all grades.
- All Toyota Grand Highlander models come with Toyota Safety Sense™ 3.0 (TSS 3.0), including a Pre-Collision System w/ Pedestrian Detection, and Full-Speed Range Dynamic Radar Cruise Control (DRCC). Also included is Lane Departure Alert w/ Steering Assist, Lane Tracing Assist, Road Sign Assist, Automatic High Beams, and Proactive Driving Assist. Similarly, the Hyundai Palisade has Navigation-based Smart Cruise Control, Lane Following Assist, Lane Keeping Assist, High Beam Assist, and Safe Exit Assist. However, Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist with Car/Pedestrian Detection comes standard only on the higher grades of the Hyundai Palisade.
- All Toyota Grand Highlander models are equipped with the Star Safety System™ which includes Electronically Controlled Braking (ECB), Enhanced Vehicle Stability Control (VSC), Traction Control (TRAC), Anti-lock Brake System (ABS), Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD), Brake Assist (BA) and Smart Stop Technology®. The Hyundai Palisade also comes with an Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) with 4-wheel disc brakes, Electronic Stability Control (ESC) with Traction Control Support (TCS), Brake Assist (BA), and Vehicle Stability Management (VSM).
- All grades of the Toyota Grand Highlander come with a backup camera with dynamic gridlines, whereas all grades of the Hyundai Palisade come with a Rear View Monitor (RVM) with parking guidance.
- LED Daytime Running Lights (DRL) and LED fog lights are exclusive to the Toyota Grand Highlander Limited and Platinum grades. In contrast, the Hyundai Palisade offers standard LED DRLs on all grades, though fog lights are not offered. LED headlights and taillights are standard across the board for both vehicles.
- Both the Toyota Grand Highlander and the Hyundai Palisade come with anti-theft systems.
Warranty
- The Toyota Grand Highlander comes with a Basic Warranty for 36 months/36,000 miles, while the Hyundai Palisade comes with a New Vehicle Limited Warranty for 60 months/60,000 miles.
- The Toyota Grand Highlander has a Powertrain Warranty and a Restraint Warranty for 60 months/60,000 miles. In comparison, the Hyundai Palisade comes with a Powertrain Limited Warranty for 120 months/100,000 miles. Hyundai’s website did not list a restraint warranty for the Hyundai Palisade.
- A Corrosion Perforation Warranty for 60 months/unlimited miles is included for the Toyota Grand Highlander. Similarly, an Anti-Perforation Warranty for 84 months/unlimited miles is included with the Hyundai Palisade.
- The Toyota Grand Highlander comes with a Safety Connect trial of up to 10 years, which includes an Emergency Assistance button, enhanced Roadside Assistance, Automatic Collision Notification, and a Stolen Vehicle Locator. Also, included is a Service Connect trial of up to 10 years, with personalized maintenance updates and vehicle health reports. Safety Connect and Service Connect are 4G network dependent.
- On the other hand, the Hyundai Palisade comes with 24/7 Roadside Assistance for 5 years/unlimited miles and 3 years of BlueLink® Connected Car Services with car health reports and emergency assistance.
2024 Toyota Grand Highlander vs. Hyundai Palisade
Design
- The 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander comes in a range of colors, including Storm Cloud, Coastal Cream, Celestial Silver Metallic, Blueprint, and Midnight Black Metallic. Extra cost colors include Wind Chill Pearl and Ruby Flare Pearl. The Hyundai Palisade comes in colors like Abyss Black Pearl, Steel Graphite, Robust Emerald, Typhoon Silver, Moonlight Cloud, Sierra Burgundy, and Hyper White.
- The 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander has a standard seating capacity of 7 with second-row captain's chairs with fold-down armrests and two cup holders, along with a 60/40 split-fold third-row with sliding headrests and a recline function. 8-person seating is also an available option for all grades. All Hyundai Palisade grades come with a standard 60/40 split fold-flat third row with recline and adjustable head restraints and provide seating for 7 on all grades and seating for 8 on the SE, with an optional 8-person configuration only on the SEL.
- A power tilt/slide panoramic glass moonroof with a power sunshade is available on all grades of the Toyota Grand Highlander. On the Hyundai Palisade, a conventional sunroof is exclusively standard on the XRT, while a Dual Panel sunroof is exclusively standard on the Limited and the Calligraphy grades.
- The Toyota Grand Highlander XLE and the Hybrid XLE grades have SofTex®-trimmed front-, second-, and third-row seats. Meanwhile, the Limited grade comes with leather-trimmed front- and second-row seats. All grades across both models include heated front seats, while the Limited grade also has ventilated front seats. On the other hand, the Hyundai Palisade base grade SE has cloth seats, while the SEL and the XRT have H-Tex™-trimmed seats, and the Limited has leather-trimmed seats.
- Only the Limited grade of the Toyota Grand Highlander has a leather-trimmed heated tilt/telescopic steering wheel. In contrast, a leather-wrapped steering wheel is standard across all Hyundai Palisade grades except the SE. A heated steering wheel is only standard on the Limited grade.
- Ambient interior lighting is standard on the Limited grade of both the Toyota Grand Highlander and the Hyundai Palisade.
- 18-in. silver-painted wheels are standard on the Toyota Grand Highlander XLE and the Hybrid XLE, while there are 20-in. two-tone multi-spoke machined and black wheels on the Limited grade. Comparatively, the Hyundai Palisade XRT has 20-in. wheels, and the Calligraphy has 20-in alloy wheels.
Features & Specifications
- The Toyota Grand Highlander XLE and the Limited FWD and AWD have a maximum towing capacity of 5,000 lb. Similarly, the Hyundai Palisade also has the same towing capacity of 5,000 lbs, though only with the AWD drivetrain configuration.
- Both the Toyota Grand Highlander and the Hyundai Palisade come with Trailer Sway Control as standard across all grades.
- Both the Toyota Grand Highlander and the Hyundai Palisade share a similar 8-inch ground clearance. There is a slight difference in their wheelbases, with the Toyota Grand Highlander having a wheelbase of 116.1 inches and the Hyundai Palisade having a slightly shorter wheelbase of 114.2 inches.
- The Toyota Grand Highlander is longer, measuring 201.4 inches in length, while the Hyundai Palisade is slightly shorter at 196.7 inches. The Toyota Grand Highlander is wide at 78.3 inches, whereas the Hyundai Palisade has a width of 77.8 inches. The Toyota Grand Highlander also stands taller at 70.1 inches, while the Hyundai Palisade has a slightly lower height of 68.9 inches.
- The Toyota Grand Highlander offers 41.5 inches of front headroom with 40.2 inches in the second row, and 33.5 inches in the third row without a sunroof. In contrast, the Hyundai Palisade provides 40.7 inches of front headroom, 40.1 inches in the second row, and 37.8 inches in the third row without a sunroof.
- The Toyota Grand Highlander provides 41.7 inches of front legroom, 39.5 inches in the second row, and 33.5 inches in the third row. On the other hand, the Hyundai Palisade offers 44.1 inches of front legroom, 42.4 inches in the second row, and 31.4 inches in the third row.
- The Toyota Grand Highlander has 60.2 inches of front shoulder room and 57.5 inches in the third row. In contrast, the Hyundai Palisade offers 61.2 inches of front shoulder room and 55.2 inches in the third row.
- The Toyota Grand Highlander features 56.5 inches of front hip room, 57 inches in the second row, and 45.7 inches in the third row. Conversely, the Hyundai Palisade provides 58.1 inches of front hip room, 57.7 inches in the second row, and 43.7 inches in the third row.
2024 Toyota Grand Highlander vs. Hyundai Palisade
Conclusion
- Higher EPA-Estimated Fuel Economy Rating. The Toyota Grand Highlander base grade XLE has an EPA-estimated fuel economy ratings of 21 mpg in the city, 28 mpg on the highway, and 24 mpg combined, while the Hyundai Palisade in FWD has a slightly lower EPA-estimated fuel economy ratings of 19 mpg in the city, 26 mpg on the highway, and 22 mpg combined.
- Standard Safety Features. Every Toyota Grand Highlander comes with Toyota Safety Sense™ 3.0 (TSS 3.0), encompassing features such as a Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection, Automatic High Beams, and Proactive Driving Assist. While the Hyundai Palisade does offer comparable features, some features like Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist with Car/Pedestrian Detection and auto-dimming rearview mirrors are not provided in the base grades.
- Roomier and More Cargo Space. The cargo capacity in the 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander with all seats upright measures 20.6 cu. ft., while the Hyundai Palisade offers 18 cu. ft. of cargo space. The Toyota Grand Highlander is also longer, wider, and has a more spacious interior.