Verified Performance Tests Updated May 2026 · 7 recorded runs

Toyota Grand Highlander 0–60 Times

The Toyota Grand Highlander 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 7 recorded performance tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver, Motor Trend and Motor Week and more.

The fastest tested Toyota Grand Highlander is the 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid MAX Platinum, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 5.60 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 14.30 seconds at 98.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.

The slowest tested Toyota Grand Highlander is the 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander Platinum, which took 8.30 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 16.30 seconds at 86.9 mph, according to Motor Trend.

Out of all the Toyota Grand Highlander tests in our database, the average 0–60 mph time is 6.51 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 14.99 seconds at 93.74 mph.

Fastest 0–60 5.60sec 2024 Hybrid MAX Platinum · stock
Average 0–60 6.51sec Across 7 runs
Avg ¼ Mile 14.99sec @ 93.7 mph trap
Slowest 0–60 8.30sec 2024 Platinum
2024 Toyota Grand Highlander

Across 7 verified runs, the Toyota Grand Highlander ranges from 5.60 to 8.30 seconds 0–60, with a 6.51-second average.

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Toyota Grand Highlander Performance Overview

Toyota’s Grand Highlander performance record begins and, for now, remains concentrated in a single launch year, with 7 verified tests spanning 2024 to 2024. In that opening dataset, the model ranges from family-oriented gasoline trims to the quicker Hybrid MAX variants, covering outputs from 245 to 362 hp and both hybrid and turbocharged configurations. The slow end is represented by the 2024 Platinum at 8.3 seconds to 60 mph, while the quickest early benchmark came immediately with the 2024 Hybrid MAX Platinum at 5.6 seconds.

Within that first-year spread, the Grand Highlander’s measured results show a clear divide between the standard powertrains and the higher-output hybrid setup. The 2024 Hybrid MAX Limited ran the quarter-mile in 14.3 seconds at 99 mph, the fastest recorded pass so far, while the 2024 Hybrid MAX Platinum matched the line’s best 0-60 figure at 5.6 seconds. Across all seven tests, the average lands at 6.51 seconds to 60 mph and 14.99 seconds in the quarter-mile at 93.7 mph. As it stands today, the Grand Highlander’s performance profile is defined by that broad launch-year range, with gasoline and hybrid versions both represented but the Hybrid MAX trims setting the pace.

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Toyota Grand Highlander 0–60 Times by Year and Trim

7 tests · 1 year

2024 Toyota Grand Highlander

7 verified runs
Avg 0–60 6.51 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 14.99 sec
Recorded Tests 7
#01
2024 Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid MAX Platinum
5.60sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
14.30s ¼ mi @ 98.0 mph
0–60 mph
5.60 sec
¼ Mile ET
14.30 sec
Trap Speed
98.0 mph
Engine
2.4L Turbo I-4 + Elec 1.4-kWh
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
6A + 1A
Horsepower
362 hp
Torque
400 lb-ft
Curb Weight
4,850 lbs
Power-to-Weight
13.4 lbs/hp
MPG EPA
26 C / 27 H / 25 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Crossover
Powertrain
Hybrid
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#1 of 7
2024 Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid MAX Platinum
#02
2024 Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid MAX Platinum
5.60sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
14.30s ¼ mi @ 98.0 mph
0–60 mph
5.60 sec
¼ Mile ET
14.30 sec
Trap Speed
98.0 mph
Engine
2.4L Turbo I-4 + Elec 1.4-kWh
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
6A + 1A
Horsepower
362 hp
Torque
400 lb-ft
Curb Weight
4,850 lbs
Power-to-Weight
13.4 lbs/hp
MPG EPA
26 C / 27 H / 26.2 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Suv
Powertrain
Hybrid
Test Source
Motor Week
Overall Rank
#2 of 7
2024 Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid MAX Platinum
#03
2024 Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid MAX Limited
5.70sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
14.30s ¼ mi @ 99.0 mph
0–60 mph
5.70 sec
¼ Mile ET
14.30 sec
Trap Speed
99.0 mph
Engine
2.4L Turbo I-4 + Elec 1.4-kWh
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
6A + 1A
Horsepower
362 hp
Torque
400 lb-ft
Curb Weight
4,970 lbs
Power-to-Weight
13.7 lbs/hp
MPG EPA
26 C / 27 H / 24 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Crossover
Powertrain
Hybrid
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#3 of 7
2024 Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid MAX Limited
#04
2024 Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid MAX Limited
5.90sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
14.70s ¼ mi @ 93.5 mph
0–60 mph
5.90 sec
¼ Mile ET
14.70 sec
Trap Speed
93.5 mph
Engine
2.4L Turbo I-4 + Elec 1.4-kWh
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
6A + 1A
Horsepower
362 hp
Torque
400 lb-ft
Curb Weight
4,970 lbs
Power-to-Weight
13.7 lbs/hp
MPG EPA
26 C / 27 H
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Crossover
Powertrain
Hybrid
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#4 of 7
2024 Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid MAX Limited
#05
2024 Toyota Grand Highlander XLE
7.00sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
15.30s ¼ mi @ 92.0 mph
0–60 mph
7.00 sec
¼ Mile ET
15.30 sec
Trap Speed
92.0 mph
Engine
2.4L Turbo I-4
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
8A
Horsepower
265 hp
Torque
310 lb-ft
Curb Weight
4,325 lbs
Power-to-Weight
16.3 lbs/hp
MPG EPA
21 C / 27 H / 21 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Crossover
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#5 of 7
2024 Toyota Grand Highlander XLE
#06
2024 Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid XLE
7.50sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
15.70s ¼ mi @ 88.8 mph
0–60 mph
7.50 sec
¼ Mile ET
15.70 sec
Trap Speed
88.8 mph
Engine
2.5L I-4 + Elec
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
E-CVT
Horsepower
245 hp
Curb Weight
4,450 lbs
Power-to-Weight
18.2 lbs/hp
MPG EPA
36 C / 32 H
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Crossover
Powertrain
Hybrid
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#6 of 7
2024 Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid XLE
#07
2024 Toyota Grand Highlander Platinum
8.30sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
16.30s ¼ mi @ 86.9 mph
0–60 mph
8.30 sec
¼ Mile ET
16.30 sec
Trap Speed
86.9 mph
Engine
2.4L Turbo I-4
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
8A
Horsepower
265 hp
Torque
310 lb-ft
Curb Weight
4,600 lbs
Power-to-Weight
17.4 lbs/hp
MPG EPA
20 C / 26 H
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Crossover
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#7 of 7
2024 Toyota Grand Highlander Platinum

How we verify Toyota Grand Highlander performance data

We include only independently published road-test results from automotive publications. Manufacturer-claimed 0–60 times are excluded unless clearly labeled. When multiple publications test the same Toyota Grand Highlander trim, each run is listed separately — weather, tires, surface, rollout, and instrumentation all affect results.

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Toyota Grand Highlander 0–60 and quarter-mile distribution

0–60 vs ¼ mile · lower-left is faster
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Toyota Grand Highlander performance FAQs

11 questions
The 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander ranges from 5.6 to 8.3 seconds from 0-60 mph across seven verified tests. The quickest runs come from the 362-hp Hybrid MAX models at 5.6-5.9 seconds, while the slowest recorded result is the Platinum gas model at 8.3 seconds. Across all tests, the average 0-60 time is 6.51 seconds.
The fastest Toyota Grand Highlander on record is the 2024 Hybrid MAX Platinum, which reaches 60 mph in 5.6 seconds. That ties for the model's best verified run and stands as the quickest overall result. It also runs the quarter-mile in 14.3 seconds at 98 mph.
The fastest stock Toyota Grand Highlander is the 2024 Hybrid MAX Platinum at 5.6 seconds from 0-60 mph. All seven recorded Grand Highlander tests are stock production vehicles, so the fastest overall result is also the fastest stock result. The same trim is also recorded at 14.3 seconds in the quarter-mile.
The 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid MAX Platinum runs from 0-60 mph in 5.6 seconds. Two verified tests match that exact figure, making it the quickest Grand Highlander trim on record. It uses a 362-hp hybrid powertrain with 400 lb-ft and AWD, and it is also recorded at 14.3 seconds at 98 mph in the quarter-mile.
The 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid MAX Limited has recorded 0-60 mph times of 5.7 and 5.9 seconds, with a 5.8-second average across two tests. Its quickest quarter-mile run is 14.3 seconds at 99 mph, which is the fastest quarter-mile speed recorded for any Grand Highlander.
The Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid XLE is recorded at 7.5 seconds from 0-60 mph. Its quarter-mile time is 15.7 seconds at 88.8 mph. That places it well behind the Hybrid MAX trims, but still quicker than the slowest Grand Highlander result on record, which is the gas Platinum at 8.3 seconds.
The 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander XLE reaches 60 mph in 7.0 seconds in recorded testing. This AWD gas model is powered by a 265-hp turbocharged engine with 310 lb-ft. It also runs the quarter-mile in 15.3 seconds at 92 mph, making it notably slower than the Hybrid MAX trims but quicker than the Platinum gas model.
The 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander Platinum with the gas turbo powertrain is the slowest version tested so far, reaching 60 mph in 8.3 seconds. It is also recorded at 16.3 seconds in the quarter-mile at 86.9 mph. That makes it 2.7 seconds slower to 60 than the quickest Hybrid MAX Platinum.
The Hybrid MAX Platinum is slightly quicker to 60 mph. It has recorded 0-60 times of 5.6 seconds, while the Hybrid MAX Limited has run 5.7 and 5.9 seconds. In the quarter-mile, both trims have posted a best of 14.3 seconds, though the Limited carries the higher recorded trap speed at 99 mph versus 98 mph.
The XLE is faster than the Platinum among the gas-powered Grand Highlander trims tested. The XLE reaches 60 mph in 7.0 seconds and runs the quarter-mile in 15.3 seconds at 92 mph. The Platinum is slower at 8.3 seconds to 60 mph and 16.3 seconds at 86.9 mph in the quarter-mile.
Toyota Grand Highlander quarter-mile times range from 14.3 to 16.3 seconds across seven verified runs. The fastest quarter-mile recorded is 14.3 seconds at 99 mph by the 2024 Hybrid MAX Limited. The overall average across all tested Grand Highlanders is 14.99 seconds at 93.7 mph.

Sources

Car and Driver
Motor Trend
Motor Week

0–60 and quarter-mile times vary with driver, weather, tire temperature, and wear. We collect every verified run we can find — so you see the range of what a Toyota Grand Highlander can do, not a single marketing claim.

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