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I own two Highlander Hybrids, 2008 and 2012 Highlander. I've been wanting a new SUV but just can't seem to part with either of my Highlanders. The 2008 still gets 25/26MGP for a 16 year old SUV, and it's aged very well. I love the look of the Chevy even more than the Grand Highlander but the prices of SUV's have just got too out of control these days, having to shell out $60k for an SUV when I have two with rock-solid reliable paid off Toyota's is just keeping me from buying. I would never have believed anyone if someone told me that in 2024, SUV's we're still not breaking 20MPG in the city or even better gas mileage than a 16 year old Hybrid, I just can't wrap my head around it.
I bought my GH hybrid max in November, over 10,000 miles and we are very pleased. No mark up on MSRP.. The computer mpg is way off, as is the fuel gauge which indicates empty when you have 4+ gallons remaining. Toyota PLEASE FIX THESE PROBLEMS. I will drive this for years and couldn’t be happier with the quality and power performance. They Chevy looks very nice.
It’s by design. I have a highlander hybrid. There’s 4 gal of reserve fuel because if you run out of gas it severely damages the hybrid system. It’s annoying i know and they should do a better job of educating people. I love the highlander interior and exterior and the 35 mpg is 👌
That was a great comparison! I ordered the Highlander but really like the newTraverse. I'm still driving an older model Traverse that has never been in the shop. I took the Highlander for a test drive expecting it to far exceed my older Traverse when it came to handling. Well my older Traverse still handles better and is also a smoother ride than the Highlander.
@@Natethegreat200c The Highlander doesn't suck. I ordered the Highlander hybrid platinum back in May 2023. Expected delivery is summer of 2025. Dealer said I could cancel anytime because that particular vehicle will easily sell. I also ordered it before the new Traverse came out. I've since cancelled the order and will be getting my deposit back.
Here in CA where the fuel price is $5 the regular Grand highlander hybrid is the answer. I just bought one and get 35mpg avg AWD model even. Slow speed city driving i see 40 mpg, 80-90 mph hwy driving 32 mpg..
Great review as always but I would focus on possible car seat set up options like the @ car mom does. The Traverse has more anchor points in the back row as an example.
Great review, as usual. Would like to point out that you didn't mention the front row (esp. driver) seating space. As somebody who is 6'5, I was very shocked by how little leg and shoulder space there is in the Grand Highlander. By comparison, the Traverse has an incredible amount of leg and shoulder space for the driver. I'm not sure if the space would be worth a half point, but the difference is tremendous for tall people.
@SugaGum No problem! I noticed people never really consider that a good chunk of the population is 6'0+, so the reviews don't really consider driver's seat space. And if they do, it doesn't consider the perspective of tall people. Granted, I don't expect them too. But getting into the Grand Highlander as the driver feels like getting into a very tall and long cat wrt seat space. It does not feel like the big SUV that it is.
@SugaGum In my personal opinion, yes. I rented a Traverse for a few weeks when my vehicle got totaled and it was extremely spacious. I was considering the Grand Highlander Hybrid for my new vehicle, but the moment I got into it I knew I'd never make it on a roadtrip. I really wanted to have a hybrid bc of the fuel economy, so I ended up choosing the 2024 Santa Fe Hybrid. Despite being a smaller SUV, it has equal driver's seat space as the Traverse. Plus obv way better fuel economy and lots of really cool features. If you're not in the market for hybrid vehicles, I'd def say choose the Traverse over the Grand Highlander if you need leg space.
@@derekplatt9205 thank you for taking your time out to explain. I appreciate the feedback. Not a fan of hybrids but definitely need the leg room 😃. Have a great summer!
I just tested drive at my local dealership last 3 days on Chevy traverse 24 Z71 oh my god it is quicker than Accura MDX , Lexus Rx 350 far away....and very smooth with AWD most i love that's Free hands driving , it's like magic drive , you can feel confident with it , you can feel there is something helping u holding the wheel for u ☠️ yah it's.
I ordered a Traverse Z71. My 2014 Highlander XLE was the most reliable vehicle I ever had. I just sold it a month ago. However, my wife's 2020 Highlander Platinum has had many issues, such as recurring alignment problems, discrepancies between digital and analog dials, several safety recalls and, most recently, a busted a/c unit. The problems with the 2020 Highlander made me switch brands. Well, the fact that the Grand Highlander looks like a sleeping pill on wheels didn't help Toyota either.
@@davidhorne2326the GH already has a recall. Toyota reliability is falling apart. Tundras and GX600 blowing up engines and Tacomas burning up transmissions. I’ll say the Highlander ends up in a scrapyard 1st.
@@MrNismoproYeah but these are new engines and tech, and first year models, Also toyota VOLUNTARILY (they didn’t have to) stopped production to find a fix, and chevy would just let the problems sit and ignore them.
My wife and I are proud owners of the exact same vehicle. We absolutely love it. Toyota hit the jackpot when creating the Grand Highlander Max Platinum.
They’re all nice when they’re new. Look at 10 year old traverse vs 10 year old highlanders. That makes the decision easier. The traverse is good looking though.
Reliability is no reason to choose the GH over the Traverse unless you’re one of those people that believe that Toyota is the only manufacturer capable of delivering reliability today.
@@G-Ratedreliable vehicle is one of the largest decisions for me and the resale value which the Toyota has in spades. I’ve had my 16 traverse for 8 years but the transmission is blown at 150k and it’s only worth 3500 at this point. I’ll take a Toyota that’s going to last 200k-300k any day
As a car design engineer (hybrid module) and working with almost all Americans OEM, for sure, I will pick Grand highlander. Nowadays, car companies try to hide their weaknesses behind technology and look at non luxurious Korean, American, and Chinese brands.
Uh not so true. Who has had the most recalls.... Toyota. Who hast to replace ALL motors in their trucks...... Toyota. Who's midsize truck is made in Mexico....Toyota. Who has been having transmission issues with their midsize truck.......Toyota. Who's midsize truck 4x4 system has been braking......Toyota. Who has been having problems with their hybrid midsize trucks .....Toyota. Who's sales have dropped the most except stilantis......Toyota. Want more? Toyota is just the same as every other brand dude, don't fall for their marketing. Everyone in our family that has bought a Toyota has had tons of problems with them, to the point they have sold them. At one point our families owned 7 Toyota's. We're down to 1 and they are seriously thinking of getting rid of it. There's nothing special about Toyota......not anymore!
Fantastic review. you glossed over that the Grand Highlander has ventilated 2nd row seats (Chevy does not). Is there any way to do a mother-of-comparison video somehow of all the comparable 3 row SUV adding in the like of: CX-90, Santa Fe, Palisade, Telluride etc...? Even if it's more numbers based incorporating your scoring methods (which are very useful). I think it would be great content and something I'm not sure is out there especially if you expand it to multiple segments. Just a thought!!
Both excel in different things that matter the most for the segment. The GH has the objectively far superior powertrain in the segment, it is a very quiet, smooth, and powerful powertrain that returns impressive mpgs. The Traverse has the best tech and infotainment package out of the entire segment, with super cruise being absolutely superior to any other active driving systems in my opinion. Honestly you can’t go wrong with either, in my opinion these two are probably among the nicest in the segment currently.
Lol whut? Chevy in reliability is somewhere at the bottom of the list, while Toyota is #1. I can argue that Chevy has a more attractive design, but please don't even dream about Chevy reliability anywhere in the ballpark of Toyota lmao.
@@danguelph2676 with the latest news, I wouldn’t be bragging on Toyota and reliability lol…. I’m team gm for life since it was a Toyota that left me stranded while 3 gm cars been good to me in fact I just purchased an suv from gmc not to long ago 😂 been great so far
Top vs top trim I think the extra power and efficiency of the GH would win me over. But I'd assume you wouldn't have to pay MSRP for the Chevy. Base vs base trim though, the Chevy hands down wins. Over 5K cheaper and includes a massive screen, 360 camera, etc. Don't know if it comes with standard power seats or liftgate though. Either way the Grand Highlander base model is quite expensive....
@@CarGeek360 Grand Highlander. We’re more used to Toyota and the Traverse loses its value and its very unreliable. (Also the Enclave isn’t that much more, and my mom said its really ugly 😂)
@@Car_conversati0nz makes sense, the Grand Highlander is fantastic but my choice in the segment would be a Pathfinder for less money, especially because I like the V6 and Pathfinder styling (exterior and interior)
Of course the Toyota fanboys are all of a sudden praising hybrids and turbo engines for reliability. My Chevys have all been extremely reliable. Go look up modern Toyota reliability reports… they’re not doing very well. 2.5l GM is derived from a truck engine (2.7l) and I would expect it to be more reliable than the Toyota. Toyota has had lot of issues with their turbo engines lately, in fact, their only reliable one so far is the Supra because it’s a BMW lol
@@BIGGIEBAG-XL All of a sudden? Toyota has been making hybrids for more than two decades now lol. Also, most hybrid powertrains don't have turbos. 2.5L Toyota engine that is in vast majority of hybrids in everything from Corolla, Camry to RAV4, Highlander, and Sienna is without turbos. It's the same engine Toyota used for ages. That's why reliability is high. That's why it is apparent to me your claims about modern Toyota reliability reports are not based on reality. If you knew better about Toyota engines you wouldn't say such nonsense about Supra. Also what you don't realize is that it's not only engines, it's all the parts Toyota uses the same trusted and true components and parts in newer vehicles - that's why their reliability is superb. For example in your Chevy or GM what usually fails is not the engine itself, but various parts, accessories that make it a nightmare to ownership. Anything from alternators, bearings, and transmission, to small things like window power servo motors and a/c compressor, lines etc. That's why Toyota is reliable and Chevy is not. That's why Japanese and Korean brands are inherently more reliable than German or domestic brands.
I have a 2013 Traverse with 150k on it and under $3000 of repairs outside of standard brakes etc. No reason to thin a 2024 isn't going to be better. And my money isn't going to Japan and staying in America.
The new Traverse and the GH were my finalist for purchasing a new vehicle. I ended up choosing the GH Hybrid XLE because of its price vs features(base model had all the features I needed and saved me almost $10,000 off top end model) and the gas mileage(I'm get 37.1 mpg- with 65%city/35% highway driving) seemed to hit home for me. My family has owned a Traverse(Gen 2) and I loved it but the transmission problems we had(replaced transmission at 75,000 miles)made me hesitant to go all in on the new one. I don't think the consumer can go wrong with either of these choices in the segment.
I’ve had a traverse for 8 years and now the trans is bad at 150k miles. I’m going with the Toyota reliability on this one. Got. Toyota tundra for myself and this will be for the wife
Y’all say it’s boring looking but I think the grand Highlander is beautiful. It doesn’t look boring to me! Some of us are loyal to Toyota and love the product. Sure some things are outdated or look a little cheap but I’ll take it over any Chevrolet! The ones saying “it’s boring” good, don’t buy it so there more for the rest of us to get 😂😂. It’s classic Toyota which some of us love.
Classic Toyota... unimpressive design that blends into the background which equals boring. Some of us are loyal to Chevy and lover their products, have never had an issue with them and wouldn't dream of owning a bland Toyota simply because it's "reliable" and has better resale value. I never understood that. Do you buy a Toyota to keep it forever or do you buy it to sell it in a few years? What's the point? Their all over priced and over hyped.
@@owleye4510 see, I disagree. I don’t think that’s an unimpressive design. Yes I do keep my vehicles long-term, my current Corolla has 126,000 miles on it and plan on getting it to 200 K. My whole family owned General Motors products, my mom drove a Buick rendezvous, I drove a Chevrolet cobalt, we also had a Chevy lumina. A GMC Jimmy. The list could go on and on, yes, a few of them were not too bad, however, all of them had at least one problem that took them off the road before 150,000 miles. The Buick had a blown transmission, my cobalt blew a head gasket, I’m not sure what the issue with the lumina was. I’m very glad that you’ve had good experiences with Chevrolet products. However, many people do not. Before you even mentioned it I do maintain my vehicle, transmission fluid every 60,000 miles, coolant on time. I make sure to take care of my vehicle. However, Chevrolet has not taken care of me at all. Going over to the Toyota side I’ve had three different Toyota, all go over 100,000 miles and keep going with no problems whatsoever. Stick with what works for you 👍🏻
@@MatthewTheCCMA I recently bought a RAV4 Hybrid and I love it. I'm a Toyota fan. However, I do try to maintain a clear view of reality. I know for sure Toyota isn't for everyone. My wife has a Hyundai Palisade 2020 in top trim and she loves it, options and comfort is even better than Lexus vehicles. She only has 18k miles so far. Realistically we are going to trade it in within the next couple of years just because something newer always comes out with better tech and more safety options. We are big on safety and technology. I don't like the outdated technology Toyota uses and lags behind the competition, though it has gotten better and finally Toyota is catching up - btw the main reason I bought the 2024 RAV4 Hybrid and not previous generation. When we'll trade Palisade in - it'll probably still have very low miles. Probably still under 30k. So I don't know. At this point, ANY manufacturer can produce a car that will last 100k miles without any issues. The majority of people don't keep their cars more than 100k miles, so the reliability point becomes moot for the vast majority. So my wife will stick to newer vehicles. As for me, I drove 7k miles in 3 months, that's about 28-30k miles a year. I'll hit 100k in 3-4 years, so for me it makes sense to drive hybrid and to consider reliability factor - hence RAV4 hybrid I bought. At the same time, I value comfort, and since I drive a lot I wanted a newer Toyota that can at least provide some modern tech options and comfort I expect.
If he has the regular hybrid version that would be accurate. The review in this video was based on the hybrid max powertrain which focus more on power than fuel efficiency. Unfortunately Toyota doesn’t offer a platinum trim level for the regular hybrid.
I like both of these vehicles, but I would ditch the hybrid max on the Toyota. I’d go with the Limited Hybrid. 35 MPG makes a big difference when comparing head to head. Slow and steady wins the race and less stops at the pump. When the Chevy gets a hybrid Z71 I’ll pull the trigger on that.
True but the hybrid max powertrain can do 0-60 in 5.6 seconds and still get 25mpg combined. Could be worth it for anyone seeking more performance. I'd assume the normal hybrid is 2 seconds slower to 60mph although you'd get about 8mpg more in the real world. Either way dropping 50K+ on a new car and worrying about mpg that much is slightly silly
@@ayushmalpeddi2793 can’t argue that the hybrid max is a good power train. All comes down to priorities and preferences. I’m closer to 60 than 30. Never been one to mash the pedal and give it the beans. In a perfect world I’d get the Lexus TX PHEV. Make my daily drive on Electric power only and still have a ICE for the 2-3 road trips out of state every year. I’d have to do a whole lot of miles before the $80,000 price tag paid itself off in gas savings. My biggest check marks are safety, reliability, comfort and cargo space. I’ll leave the drag racing to the young bucks. Still waiting on Subaru to put out a real Hybrid or EV I can live with. I got a few more years to see how the market shakes itself out. Main contenders right now are the Mazda CX-90 PHEV, the Toyota Limited Hybrid Grand Highlander and this Chevy Traverse makes a good case. (Just needs to catch up with a hybrid).
@@ayushmalpeddi2793 Cost of fuel sure adds up over a few years.. especially if you drive a lot. This is why i bought the standard hybrid. i see 33-42 mpg , avg 35-36
@@a6t8vw1 If you go by the EPA numbers, over a 100K miles you'll end up saving 845 gallons of gas by going with the normal hybrid over the max hybrid. Multiply that by the national average gas price of 3.65 and you get about 3K in savings over 100K miles. Not that significant at all if you can afford to drop 50K+ on a new car and insure it haha. If you really care about saving money but a used car that offers 90% of these cars for 3/5th the price. Insurance will be less as well. That's how you save money if you really care.
Yeah thats a big issue with Toyota right now. There dealers are pretty scummy and they purposely don't keep as many vehicles on the lot to charge more to order them.
Sadly yes they need to fix that some how ,but in 5 years you loose way more than 5k value on the traverse in resale value compared to the grand highlander
Yeah but after a year you can get the Traverse for below MSRP so resale value ends up being a wash. Realistically, if you are good with money you can invest the 5K up front from buying the traverse and it will be worth way more than having better resale value by buying the Toyota. @@octaviodominguez7772
I really wish Chevy Traverse has a 2nd row bench seat option in higher trim, they have it only in the lowest trim. GH has 8 seater option in limited and limited hybrid. Really want to pick Chevy but we need 2nd row bench seat. Don't know why can't they just offer bench option in all trims.
We looked and drove both the Traverse RS and Grand Highlander Max. We couldn’t overlook how stiff the seats felt on the Traverse, or how cheap and unfinished the center console looked on the Grand Islander (our 2012 Toyota Venza looks and feels more up to date). If Toyota would have used the console in the regular Highlander we would have considered the GH more. Ended up test driving a ‘24 GMC Acadia which is the luxury Traverse (GMC is to Chevy what Lexus is to Toyota) and loved the AT4 version. Local Toyota dealer wanted market adjustment above MSRP, we’re not allowed to spec out our order (still don’t understand Toyota current ordering policy). We saved $7k over the Grand Highlander Max and $6k over the Traverse RS while getting a more luxury upgraded Traverse.
I’d have to go with the all new Chevy Traverse. I can live with its fuel economy and the lack of HUD or fog lights. It’s better packaged and the design looks more of a Lexus than the Grand Highlander for the same money. Reliability should be about the same but the maintenance on that hybrid could be more expensive over the years and I can’t stand living with a CVT transmissions or an ancient feeling 6-speed during my daily commute. I’ll take the better styling, better quality, similar reliability and better interior experience over one less trip to the pump easily. I like the ventilated rear seats and sunshades in the GH but I prefer the second row in the Traverse and the way they’ve divided the storage between exposed and underfloor storage. There are some things I prefer to be tucked away and out of sight, so I appreciate that secret cargo behind third row in the floor. Getting Tahoe levels of power seat controls at the rear and Tahoe levels of space without paying Tahoe money.
Somehow Chevrolet has managed to make the Traverse look shorter than it actually is, from the side profile it looks much shorter than the Toyota GH even though it isn’t. It’s actually substantially longer.
Hands down, I would purchase the Chevrolet Traverse. The Toyota does not look as nice as the Traverse when it comes to (interior and exterior). GM, home run!!!
The base model comparison on what you get for your dollar will sway to Chevy for sure. The features that are standard seem to favor the Traverse. Would be nice to see that comparison. I want to see the Traverse at night to see its ambient lighting
Nonsense. They are available and tons of them. Lookup Toyota Boardaman in OH for example, I live nearby and they have 5 GH available right now on the lot, I've seen them with my own eyes today. Lies people will tell on internet are just same old hearsay and stereotypes. It's not 2021 anymore. Cars are now abundant.
@@kromahjyea it’s a balance they need to fix other manufacturers are fast at tech but slow to fix problems some minor others mayor Toyota is fast in making cars last long but slow at keeping up with technology
Reputation? What is this, high school? Brand perception has nothing to do with actual reliability. The Grand Highlander and Lexus TX literally were recently recalled. 🤡
@@G-Rated that’s like saying,”trust Nissan cvt’s because this isn’t high school “ what does that even mean ? It absolutely matters if a company has shown over and over again to have reliable cars and the other brand to have cars having catastrophic problems it does matter
We currently have a 2018 traverse and are looking at grand highlanders. This traverse only has 35k miles. We bought it new and it’s been in the shop more than my beater cars. 6 times so far, and 3 were for the transmission. I love the traverse, but there’s no way I’d buy another after all the issues we’ve had. I know this one has a different powertrain, but I just can’t do it.
Thinking of getting either or but just have a few concerns with the traverse even tho I like it more is it going to be just as reliable as the Toyota ?
The SuperCruise on the Traverse is worth 2 or 3 points by itself if you do a lot of highway driving, it is the best hands free driving system out there easily over both the Tesla and Fords Blue Cruise.
Grand Highlander has hybrid as an option + has great resale value - great savings overall - New traverse is great and the huge infotainment screen is incredible but i got the grand highlander xle with moon roof.
Toyota GH and Lexus TX production has stop because of Air Bags issues. Toyota said maybe it will be fix by end of August and pre-orders are delayed at least adding 3 months on waiting time
ا We must take into consideration that the Highlander has had a hybrid engine for two or three years and is not like the old one, and it may contain problems. We must take the opinion of those who own this model... On the other hand, this Travis is completely new, so we cannot judge it before a year or two of use, so that the vision will be clearer.
Have a 24 AWD Traverse coming! Looks WAY better inside and out and has better car seat options as well as entry to third row for the kiddos. Plus, GM chassis engineers are the best in the business when it comes to ride comfort and handling. I have had Lexus and Toyotas in the past and they are sloppy and lack character, and my Lexus shut down losing all power to brakes and steering while driving 60mph through a city coming up to an turn, Lexus said nothing was wrong with my car...left it at the store and bought a Ford that day across the street. Never getting a Toyota or Lexus again.
I don't understand why the chevy gets half a point for a larger wheel? The tires generally cost more, and the ride quality is usually worse, I'd have this the other way around.
Another decent comparison review gents. I think you left out the under floor storage in the chevy, and while 'not significant' and extra inch of leg room in 2nd row is huge when you are over 6' tall (like most my family. One stat I would love to hear about is ease of getting into the 2nd row. I'm 6'3", and I can't get into 2nd row of a normal highlander without having to bend in awkward ways and then slouch when inside.
I went with the XLE Hybrid. It gets even better gas mileage than these two as I’m averaging 34 mpg combined. It has smaller wheels but bigger tires which makes the drive even quieter and smoother.
Had to cancel our Highlander due to production stoppage. 😂 Ordered in May and now told due to stoppage it will be more likely October. We were one week from production. So guess what; just ordered the Traverse RS with one week out delivery I hope 😮
The Traverse looks so much better to me, both inside and out. The Grand Highlander isn't bad by any means... but it just screams "soccer mom" to me. The Traverse looks like something I would WANT to drive, ya know? Also, I get that these are high trim levels, but at normal trims, the Traverse is significantly less expensive. It starts at $37k whereas the GH starts at $43k. I'd go with the Traverse, hands down.
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Nice video
The link is limited to USA. Any link for Canada ?
I would like a comparison with base models. Not everyone buys the higher trim level.
Supercruise should've earned the traverse a point. It's a huge bonus.
A huge what? Oh never mind
TSS 3.0 is impressive as it uses Mobileye tech but I think Supercruise is a bit more advanced
If you need this you should not drive.
@@simonbrunet5605 nobody said anything about “needing” it.
@@simonbrunet5605that’s some dumb sht to say
I think the Chevy looks best inside and out
Went with Chevy. Tough decision, but dealer was much more flexible on price, wait list was much shorter and I liked the look better.
More flexible bc it’s a Chevy
Was the price better out the door?
@@hiqck8441well the Yota’s also been on a stop sale and a recall for months and counting.
I own two Highlander Hybrids, 2008 and 2012 Highlander. I've been wanting a new SUV but just can't seem to part with either of my Highlanders. The 2008 still gets 25/26MGP for a 16 year old SUV, and it's aged very well. I love the look of the Chevy even more than the Grand Highlander but the prices of SUV's have just got too out of control these days, having to shell out $60k for an SUV when I have two with rock-solid reliable paid off Toyota's is just keeping me from buying. I would never have believed anyone if someone told me that in 2024, SUV's we're still not breaking 20MPG in the city or even better gas mileage than a 16 year old Hybrid, I just can't wrap my head around it.
I bought my GH hybrid max in November, over 10,000 miles and we are very pleased. No mark up on MSRP.. The computer mpg is way off, as is the fuel gauge which indicates empty when you have 4+ gallons remaining. Toyota PLEASE FIX THESE PROBLEMS. I will drive this for years and couldn’t be happier with the quality and power performance. They Chevy looks very nice.
Toyota don't give AF about you..
It’s by design. I have a highlander hybrid. There’s 4 gal of reserve fuel because if you run out of gas it severely damages the hybrid system. It’s annoying i know and they should do a better job of educating people.
I love the highlander interior and exterior and the 35 mpg is 👌
This was a pretty close comparison between two popular 3-row SUVs.
Very informative video, just a request can you also compare one aspect of Night driving - headlights throw
That was a great comparison! I ordered the Highlander but really like the newTraverse. I'm still driving an older model Traverse that has never been in the shop. I took the Highlander for a test drive expecting it to far exceed my older Traverse when it came to handling. Well my older Traverse still handles better and is also a smoother ride than the Highlander.
So if the highlander sucks why the heck did you waste your money ordering it ? “Reliability “??
Probably because of the new engine. The V6 was better.
@@Natethegreat200c My dad got a Grand Highlander hybrid for its MPG. It's rated 34-37 but my dad usually gets 35-45.
Super interesting reviews here
@@Natethegreat200c The Highlander doesn't suck. I ordered the Highlander hybrid platinum back in May 2023. Expected delivery is summer of 2025. Dealer said I could cancel anytime because that particular vehicle will easily sell. I also ordered it before the new Traverse came out. I've since cancelled the order and will be getting my deposit back.
That Chevy make the Toyota look like 10 years old car
Exactly
True.
Sadly the chevy wont make it that long
@@Dlust88 look like you haven’t own a Chevy before, cuz I still have my 2011 Chevy Tahoe with 185k miles
Any car makes Toyota look old
No wonder Toyotas no longer relevant
Here in CA where the fuel price is $5 the regular Grand highlander hybrid is the answer. I just bought one and get 35mpg avg AWD model even. Slow speed city driving i see 40 mpg, 80-90 mph hwy driving 32 mpg..
Great review as always but I would focus on possible car seat set up options like the @ car mom does. The Traverse has more anchor points in the back row as an example.
Great review, as usual. Would like to point out that you didn't mention the front row (esp. driver) seating space. As somebody who is 6'5, I was very shocked by how little leg and shoulder space there is in the Grand Highlander. By comparison, the Traverse has an incredible amount of leg and shoulder space for the driver. I'm not sure if the space would be worth a half point, but the difference is tremendous for tall people.
great information! thank you from a fellow tall person!!
@SugaGum No problem! I noticed people never really consider that a good chunk of the population is 6'0+, so the reviews don't really consider driver's seat space. And if they do, it doesn't consider the perspective of tall people. Granted, I don't expect them too.
But getting into the Grand Highlander as the driver feels like getting into a very tall and long cat wrt seat space. It does not feel like the big SUV that it is.
@@derekplatt9205would a traverse be a better option? Especially if your tall and a new driver?
@SugaGum In my personal opinion, yes. I rented a Traverse for a few weeks when my vehicle got totaled and it was extremely spacious. I was considering the Grand Highlander Hybrid for my new vehicle, but the moment I got into it I knew I'd never make it on a roadtrip. I really wanted to have a hybrid bc of the fuel economy, so I ended up choosing the 2024 Santa Fe Hybrid. Despite being a smaller SUV, it has equal driver's seat space as the Traverse. Plus obv way better fuel economy and lots of really cool features. If you're not in the market for hybrid vehicles, I'd def say choose the Traverse over the Grand Highlander if you need leg space.
@@derekplatt9205 thank you for taking your time out to explain. I appreciate the feedback. Not a fan of hybrids but definitely need the leg room 😃. Have a great summer!
I just tested drive at my local dealership last 3 days on Chevy traverse 24 Z71 oh my god it is quicker than Accura MDX , Lexus Rx 350 far away....and very smooth with AWD most i love that's Free hands driving , it's like magic drive , you can feel confident with it , you can feel there is something helping u holding the wheel for u ☠️ yah it's.
I ordered a Traverse Z71. My 2014 Highlander XLE was the most reliable vehicle I ever had. I just sold it a month ago. However, my wife's 2020 Highlander Platinum has had many issues, such as recurring alignment problems, discrepancies between digital and analog dials, several safety recalls and, most recently, a busted a/c unit. The problems with the 2020 Highlander made me switch brands. Well, the fact that the Grand Highlander looks like a sleeping pill on wheels didn't help Toyota either.
if you compare the lower trims then I guess Chevy has the best value.
as a toyota fan
here is my message to gm
good job gm on making a good looking car
That is why i picked the traverse. GH is pretty boring
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It may look good, but that Chevy will be in the scrap pile long before the Toyota!
@@davidhorne2326the GH already has a recall. Toyota reliability is falling apart. Tundras and GX600 blowing up engines and Tacomas burning up transmissions. I’ll say the Highlander ends up in a scrapyard 1st.
@@MrNismoproYeah but these are new engines and tech, and first year models, Also toyota VOLUNTARILY (they didn’t have to) stopped production to find a fix, and chevy would just let the problems sit and ignore them.
My wife and I are proud owners of the exact same vehicle. We absolutely love it. Toyota hit the jackpot when creating the Grand Highlander Max Platinum.
Lol
They’re all nice when they’re new. Look at 10 year old traverse vs 10 year old highlanders. That makes the decision easier. The traverse is good looking though.
I’d still take the Chevy. There are 10 year old traverses doing fine.
10 year old Traverses are still on the roads and look fine. The 10 year old Venzas look a raggedy mess.
Most people who buy these aren't keeping them for 10 years. I am sure some will, but most will not.
After 10 years your gonna be replacing hybrid battery, there goes the advantage of resale. Overall this new traverse is a better pick
Toyota is for me. Just because the Traverse has good looks, reliability is more important to me.
Reliability is no reason to choose the GH over the Traverse unless you’re one of those people that believe that Toyota is the only manufacturer capable of delivering reliability today.
The standard hybrid would be the most reliable in my opinion. No turbo like the other engine options.
@@G-Ratedreliable vehicle is one of the largest decisions for me and the resale value which the Toyota has in spades. I’ve had my 16 traverse for 8 years but the transmission is blown at 150k and it’s only worth 3500 at this point. I’ll take a Toyota that’s going to last 200k-300k any day
@@G-Rateddumb comment.
As a car design engineer (hybrid module) and working with almost all Americans OEM, for sure, I will pick Grand highlander. Nowadays, car companies try to hide their weaknesses behind technology and look at non luxurious Korean, American, and Chinese brands.
More Japanese propaganda folks…nothing to see here 🙄
My only gripe is durability. Toyoda last very long time with very little issues. American brands prone to repair often
true that.
Uh not so true. Who has had the most recalls.... Toyota. Who hast to replace ALL motors in their trucks...... Toyota. Who's midsize truck is made in Mexico....Toyota. Who has been having transmission issues with their midsize truck.......Toyota. Who's midsize truck 4x4 system has been braking......Toyota. Who has been having problems with their hybrid midsize trucks .....Toyota. Who's sales have dropped the most except stilantis......Toyota. Want more? Toyota is just the same as every other brand dude, don't fall for their marketing. Everyone in our family that has bought a Toyota has had tons of problems with them, to the point they have sold them. At one point our families owned 7 Toyota's. We're down to 1 and they are seriously thinking of getting rid of it. There's nothing special about Toyota......not anymore!
Awesome video, especcially the dual screen comparison and the noise measurements. Keep up the great work!
Thanks! Glad you liked it!
This was my first time watching and yes, I'm now a subscriber. This is the type of car review I've been searching UA-cam for. Thank you!
Great! Welcome to the Car Confections family!
Fantastic review. you glossed over that the Grand Highlander has ventilated 2nd row seats (Chevy does not). Is there any way to do a mother-of-comparison video somehow of all the comparable 3 row SUV adding in the like of: CX-90, Santa Fe, Palisade, Telluride etc...? Even if it's more numbers based incorporating your scoring methods (which are very useful). I think it would be great content and something I'm not sure is out there especially if you expand it to multiple segments. Just a thought!!
He did give the GH 1 point for ventilated rear seats and side window shades
Thanks! It would be difficult but we might be able to think of some way to do it
Both excel in different things that matter the most for the segment. The GH has the objectively far superior powertrain in the segment, it is a very quiet, smooth, and powerful powertrain that returns impressive mpgs. The Traverse has the best tech and infotainment package out of the entire segment, with super cruise being absolutely superior to any other active driving systems in my opinion. Honestly you can’t go wrong with either, in my opinion these two are probably among the nicest in the segment currently.
Interior and tech goes to the Traverse. Exterior will always be subjective but the power and torque go to the Highlander.
I’m team Chevy but that grand highlander is no slouch… I say Chevy has this one in the bag if reliability is on par with the GH
Nah it’s still a Chevy. Reliability isn’t why people would buy it.
Lol whut? Chevy in reliability is somewhere at the bottom of the list, while Toyota is #1. I can argue that Chevy has a more attractive design, but please don't even dream about Chevy reliability anywhere in the ballpark of Toyota lmao.
@@danguelph2676 with the latest news, I wouldn’t be bragging on Toyota and reliability lol…. I’m team gm for life since it was a Toyota that left me stranded while 3 gm cars been good to me in fact I just purchased an suv from gmc not to long ago 😂 been great so far
@@joelc9329 with good maintenance, a Chevy can last just as long as a Toyota if not longer 😊
@@danguelph2676I think both manufacturers are making a huge misstep by not offering a V6 option
Top vs top trim I think the extra power and efficiency of the GH would win me over. But I'd assume you wouldn't have to pay MSRP for the Chevy. Base vs base trim though, the Chevy hands down wins. Over 5K cheaper and includes a massive screen, 360 camera, etc. Don't know if it comes with standard power seats or liftgate though. Either way the Grand Highlander base model is quite expensive....
Power lift-gate is standard on Traverse. Only the RS gets the powered third row seats.
Let's see an Enclave v. TX comparison next
Enclave has already wiped the TX out of existence
Everywhere I look you see old Highlanders, which still look good on the road you will not see any old traverses
I see 6-12 ‘old traverse’s’ a week in my area - including my old 2010 model I traded in for a 2020. The traverses (esp 2013+) are still solid units
The comparison I’ve been waiting for 😊
Which one do you prefer? I like the Grand Highlander more of these two but I’d go Pathfinder in this segment personally
@@CarGeek360 Grand Highlander. We’re more used to Toyota and the Traverse loses its value and its very unreliable. (Also the Enclave isn’t that much more, and my mom said its really ugly 😂)
@@Car_conversati0nz this is an opinion you haven’t owned one so don’t speak on it
@@jamyacole1123 he’s entitled to his opinion and has every right to express it (especially in this case as his opinion was being asked for)
@@Car_conversati0nz makes sense, the Grand Highlander is fantastic but my choice in the segment would be a Pathfinder for less money, especially because I like the V6 and Pathfinder styling (exterior and interior)
Hopefully the Highlander is a 300,000 plus miles engine, the Traverse. ..not even close.
I agree. The highlander should outlast the traverse. The most likely one to do that would be the standard hybrid since it doesn’t have a turbo
Of course the Toyota fanboys are all of a sudden praising hybrids and turbo engines for reliability. My Chevys have all been extremely reliable. Go look up modern Toyota reliability reports… they’re not doing very well. 2.5l GM is derived from a truck engine (2.7l) and I would expect it to be more reliable than the Toyota. Toyota has had lot of issues with their turbo engines lately, in fact, their only reliable one so far is the Supra because it’s a BMW lol
@@BIGGIEBAG-XL All of a sudden? Toyota has been making hybrids for more than two decades now lol. Also, most hybrid powertrains don't have turbos. 2.5L Toyota engine that is in vast majority of hybrids in everything from Corolla, Camry to RAV4, Highlander, and Sienna is without turbos. It's the same engine Toyota used for ages. That's why reliability is high. That's why it is apparent to me your claims about modern Toyota reliability reports are not based on reality. If you knew better about Toyota engines you wouldn't say such nonsense about Supra. Also what you don't realize is that it's not only engines, it's all the parts Toyota uses the same trusted and true components and parts in newer vehicles - that's why their reliability is superb. For example in your Chevy or GM what usually fails is not the engine itself, but various parts, accessories that make it a nightmare to ownership. Anything from alternators, bearings, and transmission, to small things like window power servo motors and a/c compressor, lines etc. That's why Toyota is reliable and Chevy is not. That's why Japanese and Korean brands are inherently more reliable than German or domestic brands.
I have a 2013 Traverse with 150k on it and under $3000 of repairs outside of standard brakes etc. No reason to thin a 2024 isn't going to be better. And my money isn't going to Japan and staying in America.
@@BIGGIEBAG-XLClearly you’ve never owned a toyota
The new Traverse and the GH were my finalist for purchasing a new vehicle. I ended up choosing the GH Hybrid XLE because of its price vs features(base model had all the features I needed and saved me almost $10,000 off top end model) and the gas mileage(I'm get 37.1 mpg- with 65%city/35% highway driving) seemed to hit home for me. My family has owned a Traverse(Gen 2) and I loved it but the transmission problems we had(replaced transmission at 75,000 miles)made me hesitant to go all in on the new one. I don't think the consumer can go wrong with either of these choices in the segment.
I’ve had a traverse for 8 years and now the trans is bad at 150k miles. I’m going with the Toyota reliability on this one. Got. Toyota tundra for myself and this will be for the wife
Grand Highlander my pick
I have a 22 Traverse RS, it's great, never had an issue
On a ‘22 I would hope it wouldn’t have any issues.
@@whitemailprivilege2830the 2022 is nearly unchanged from the 2018 Traverse.
The traverse looks way better than the grand highlander!
Both these cars really look good, from just about every angle. Thanks for the good filmwork.
Y’all say it’s boring looking but I think the grand Highlander is beautiful. It doesn’t look boring to me! Some of us are loyal to Toyota and love the product. Sure some things are outdated or look a little cheap but I’ll take it over any Chevrolet! The ones saying “it’s boring” good, don’t buy it so there more for the rest of us to get 😂😂. It’s classic Toyota which some of us love.
Classic Toyota... unimpressive design that blends into the background which equals boring. Some of us are loyal to Chevy and lover their products, have never had an issue with them and wouldn't dream of owning a bland Toyota simply because it's "reliable" and has better resale value.
I never understood that. Do you buy a Toyota to keep it forever or do you buy it to sell it in a few years? What's the point? Their all over priced and over hyped.
@@owleye4510 see, I disagree. I don’t think that’s an unimpressive design. Yes I do keep my vehicles long-term, my current Corolla has 126,000 miles on it and plan on getting it to 200 K. My whole family owned General Motors products, my mom drove a Buick rendezvous, I drove a Chevrolet cobalt, we also had a Chevy lumina. A GMC Jimmy. The list could go on and on, yes, a few of them were not too bad, however, all of them had at least one problem that took them off the road before 150,000 miles. The Buick had a blown transmission, my cobalt blew a head gasket, I’m not sure what the issue with the lumina was. I’m very glad that you’ve had good experiences with Chevrolet products. However, many people do not. Before you even mentioned it I do maintain my vehicle, transmission fluid every 60,000 miles, coolant on time. I make sure to take care of my vehicle. However, Chevrolet has not taken care of me at all.
Going over to the Toyota side I’ve had three different Toyota, all go over 100,000 miles and keep going with no problems whatsoever.
Stick with what works for you 👍🏻
@@MatthewTheCCMA I recently bought a RAV4 Hybrid and I love it. I'm a Toyota fan. However, I do try to maintain a clear view of reality. I know for sure Toyota isn't for everyone. My wife has a Hyundai Palisade 2020 in top trim and she loves it, options and comfort is even better than Lexus vehicles. She only has 18k miles so far. Realistically we are going to trade it in within the next couple of years just because something newer always comes out with better tech and more safety options. We are big on safety and technology. I don't like the outdated technology Toyota uses and lags behind the competition, though it has gotten better and finally Toyota is catching up - btw the main reason I bought the 2024 RAV4 Hybrid and not previous generation. When we'll trade Palisade in - it'll probably still have very low miles. Probably still under 30k. So I don't know. At this point, ANY manufacturer can produce a car that will last 100k miles without any issues. The majority of people don't keep their cars more than 100k miles, so the reliability point becomes moot for the vast majority. So my wife will stick to newer vehicles. As for me, I drove 7k miles in 3 months, that's about 28-30k miles a year. I'll hit 100k in 3-4 years, so for me it makes sense to drive hybrid and to consider reliability factor - hence RAV4 hybrid I bought. At the same time, I value comfort, and since I drive a lot I wanted a newer Toyota that can at least provide some modern tech options and comfort I expect.
Excellent comparison!
I just ordered a Traverse RS. My son just purchased a Toyota Grand Highlander. According to his wife, they are getting 50 mpg.
If he has the regular hybrid version that would be accurate. The review in this video was based on the hybrid max powertrain which focus more on power than fuel efficiency. Unfortunately Toyota doesn’t offer a platinum trim level for the regular hybrid.
I would pick the Chevy traverse!!!
You're not seeing any GH at MSRP. Lowest I've seen is $63000
Bro I don’t want no Treverse ..I’ll keep my Toyota doesn’t matter what it got am good 😁
GM doing great cars
I like both of these vehicles, but I would ditch the hybrid max on the Toyota. I’d go with the Limited Hybrid. 35 MPG makes a big difference when comparing head to head. Slow and steady wins the race and less stops at the pump. When the Chevy gets a hybrid Z71 I’ll pull the trigger on that.
True but the hybrid max powertrain can do 0-60 in 5.6 seconds and still get 25mpg combined. Could be worth it for anyone seeking more performance. I'd assume the normal hybrid is 2 seconds slower to 60mph although you'd get about 8mpg more in the real world. Either way dropping 50K+ on a new car and worrying about mpg that much is slightly silly
@@ayushmalpeddi2793 can’t argue that the hybrid max is a good power train. All comes down to priorities and preferences. I’m closer to 60 than 30. Never been one to mash the pedal and give it the beans. In a perfect world I’d get the Lexus TX PHEV. Make my daily drive on Electric power only and still have a ICE for the 2-3 road trips out of state every year. I’d have to do a whole lot of miles before the $80,000 price tag paid itself off in gas savings. My biggest check marks are safety, reliability, comfort and cargo space. I’ll leave the drag racing to the young bucks. Still waiting on Subaru to put out a real Hybrid or EV I can live with. I got a few more years to see how the market shakes itself out. Main contenders right now are the Mazda CX-90 PHEV, the Toyota Limited Hybrid Grand Highlander and this Chevy Traverse makes a good case. (Just needs to catch up with a hybrid).
@@ayushmalpeddi2793 Cost of fuel sure adds up over a few years.. especially if you drive a lot. This is why i bought the standard hybrid. i see 33-42 mpg , avg 35-36
Plus, the standards hybrid will most likely be the most reliable since it doesn’t have a turbo like the other engine options
@@a6t8vw1 If you go by the EPA numbers, over a 100K miles you'll end up saving 845 gallons of gas by going with the normal hybrid over the max hybrid. Multiply that by the national average gas price of 3.65 and you get about 3K in savings over 100K miles. Not that significant at all if you can afford to drop 50K+ on a new car and insure it haha.
If you really care about saving money but a used car that offers 90% of these cars for 3/5th the price. Insurance will be less as well. That's how you save money if you really care.
I think you missed 2 things on Traverse. Traverse does have a HUD and it also offers Power Outlet but behind the center console.
Traverse unfortunately doesn't have HUD
Very impressed by the new Traverse. Though I would choose the G Highlander for long term ownership
Don't forget to add on the Toyota dealer markup/market adjustment of about $5k
Yeah thats a big issue with Toyota right now. There dealers are pretty scummy and they purposely don't keep as many vehicles on the lot to charge more to order them.
Sadly yes they need to fix that some how ,but in 5 years you loose way more than 5k value on the traverse in resale value compared to the grand highlander
There's dealers that sell Toyota's at sticker, you need to do some research.
@LoneWolfSparty of course there are some, I've done the research lol. But most are at or above msrp right now especially for the hybrid
Yeah but after a year you can get the Traverse for below MSRP so resale value ends up being a wash. Realistically, if you are good with money you can invest the 5K up front from buying the traverse and it will be worth way more than having better resale value by buying the Toyota. @@octaviodominguez7772
I really wish Chevy Traverse has a 2nd row bench seat option in higher trim, they have it only in the lowest trim. GH has 8 seater option in limited and limited hybrid. Really want to pick Chevy but we need 2nd row bench seat. Don't know why can't they just offer bench option in all trims.
We looked and drove both the Traverse RS and Grand Highlander Max. We couldn’t overlook how stiff the seats felt on the Traverse, or how cheap and unfinished the center console looked on the Grand Islander (our 2012 Toyota Venza looks and feels more up to date). If Toyota would have used the console in the regular Highlander we would have considered the GH more. Ended up test driving a ‘24 GMC Acadia which is the luxury Traverse (GMC is to Chevy what Lexus is to Toyota) and loved the AT4 version. Local Toyota dealer wanted market adjustment above MSRP, we’re not allowed to spec out our order (still don’t understand Toyota current ordering policy). We saved $7k over the Grand Highlander Max and $6k over the Traverse RS while getting a more luxury upgraded Traverse.
I’d have to go with the all new Chevy Traverse. I can live with its fuel economy and the lack of HUD or fog lights. It’s better packaged and the design looks more of a Lexus than the Grand Highlander for the same money. Reliability should be about the same but the maintenance on that hybrid could be more expensive over the years and I can’t stand living with a CVT transmissions or an ancient feeling 6-speed during my daily commute. I’ll take the better styling, better quality, similar reliability and better interior experience over one less trip to the pump easily.
I like the ventilated rear seats and sunshades in the GH but I prefer the second row in the Traverse and the way they’ve divided the storage between exposed and underfloor storage. There are some things I prefer to be tucked away and out of sight, so I appreciate that secret cargo behind third row in the floor. Getting Tahoe levels of power seat controls at the rear and Tahoe levels of space without paying Tahoe money.
The Platinum Hybrid MAX has a 6-speed, not CVT, btw.
The Grand Highlander doesn't have a CVT
Somehow Chevrolet has managed to make the Traverse look shorter than it actually is, from the side profile it looks much shorter than the Toyota GH even though it isn’t. It’s actually substantially longer.
Toyota finance compared to Chevys is also 2 to 3% more. I finance my traverse RS for 1.9 Toyotas at high 5 percent range that add up over 5 years
Hands down, I would purchase the Chevrolet Traverse. The Toyota does not look as nice as the Traverse when it comes to (interior and exterior). GM, home run!!!
You would choose looks over reliability?
@@romeou4965 A mix of both it isn't either or. Chevy looks much better in this case.
@@Kevin-mi2xj agreed can’t deny the muscular truck look of Chevy. And surprisingly reliability is comparable to Toyota SUVs
The base model comparison on what you get for your dollar will sway to Chevy for sure. The features that are standard seem to favor the Traverse. Would be nice to see that comparison. I want to see the Traverse at night to see its ambient lighting
7:40 I really appreciate y’all using the same track for the sound system to get a feel of the difference in sound better 👍🏽
Then there’s the issue you cannot find a Toyota GH Hybrid anywhere and the ones out there are being massively marked up. +10 Chevy.
Nonsense. They are available and tons of them. Lookup Toyota Boardaman in OH for example, I live nearby and they have 5 GH available right now on the lot, I've seen them with my own eyes today. Lies people will tell on internet are just same old hearsay and stereotypes. It's not 2021 anymore. Cars are now abundant.
Reliability and reputation should be more important than looks!
Well Toyota need to do better on their look and tech . Can’t be buying with all that money .
@@kromahjyea it’s a balance they need to fix other manufacturers are fast at tech but slow to fix problems some minor others mayor Toyota is fast in making cars last long but slow at keeping up with technology
@@octaviodominguez7772 every manufacturer have their own problems Including Toyota
Reputation? What is this, high school? Brand perception has nothing to do with actual reliability. The Grand Highlander and Lexus TX literally were recently recalled. 🤡
@@G-Rated that’s like saying,”trust Nissan cvt’s because this isn’t high school “ what does that even mean ? It absolutely matters if a company has shown over and over again to have reliable cars and the other brand to have cars having catastrophic problems it does matter
I wanna see one with a bench and if 3 car seats can fit on the same row
We currently have a 2018 traverse and are looking at grand highlanders. This traverse only has 35k miles. We bought it new and it’s been in the shop more than my beater cars. 6 times so far, and 3 were for the transmission. I love the traverse, but there’s no way I’d buy another after all the issues we’ve had. I know this one has a different powertrain, but I just can’t do it.
Thinking of getting either or but just have a few concerns with the traverse even tho I like it more is it going to be just as reliable as the Toyota ?
The SuperCruise on the Traverse is worth 2 or 3 points by itself if you do a lot of highway driving, it is the best hands free driving system out there easily over both the Tesla and Fords Blue Cruise.
There is no way im gonna pay almost 65k for a 4cyl chevy suv😢
Your loss and you lose
@@bobhirdes6725I don’t think so in ten years lol ✌️
@@gk9417 NOPE, this is your loss and you lose. and they are not 65k
@@bobhirdes6725gm vehicles are still junk.
Hands down Toyota just for quality and durability.
I'd take the 1) GMC Terrain 2) Chevrolet Traverse 3) Toyota Grand Highlander. GMC has the heads-up display, and both look better imho than the Toyo
I believe the Terrain is smaller so you would maybe compare the Acadia to it instead. Those are really nice too.
@@Kevin-mi2xj Yes, I misspoke
Grand Highlander has hybrid as an option + has great resale value - great savings overall - New traverse is great and the huge infotainment screen is incredible but i got the grand highlander xle with moon roof.
Traverse. Extra points for buying American 🇺🇸
Hi guys. I’ve been holding off buying a Santa Fe Calligraphy because of the transmission problems you’ve been having. What’s the latest on that?
We will be updating everyone in the next week or so as we find out more
Buy the hybrid. They are more reliable and efficient
Toyota GH and Lexus TX production has stop because of Air Bags issues. Toyota said maybe it will be fix by end of August and pre-orders are delayed at least adding 3 months on waiting time
Love the way the traverse looks but highlander has higher ground clearance, interior is more usable and 27-35 mpg is amazing for an SUV this size
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We must take into consideration that the Highlander has had a hybrid engine for two or three years and is not like the old one, and it may contain problems. We must take the opinion of those who own this model... On the other hand, this Travis is completely new, so we cannot judge it before a year or two of use, so that the vision will be clearer.
Tjank you for using the same music for the comparison so we get a better idea of the differences.
I subscribed! Love your videos and detailed content. Great looking guys too 😎. This is a tough one cause I love the look of the new Traverse
I drove to a Toyota dealer in Anchorage, Alaska this weekend, they have no Grand Highlanders available, but everyone has a Traverse.
Design is major point for buying a car. Chevy wins
Have a 24 AWD Traverse coming! Looks WAY better inside and out and has better car seat options as well as entry to third row for the kiddos. Plus, GM chassis engineers are the best in the business when it comes to ride comfort and handling. I have had Lexus and Toyotas in the past and they are sloppy and lack character, and my Lexus shut down losing all power to brakes and steering while driving 60mph through a city coming up to an turn, Lexus said nothing was wrong with my car...left it at the store and bought a Ford that day across the street. Never getting a Toyota or Lexus again.
I don't understand why the chevy gets half a point for a larger wheel? The tires generally cost more, and the ride quality is usually worse, I'd have this the other way around.
Another decent comparison review gents. I think you left out the under floor storage in the chevy, and while 'not significant' and extra inch of leg room in 2nd row is huge when you are over 6' tall (like most my family.
One stat I would love to hear about is ease of getting into the 2nd row. I'm 6'3", and I can't get into 2nd row of a normal highlander without having to bend in awkward ways and then slouch when inside.
We will buy Chevrolet Traverse
Isnt that circular thing on the chevy a foglamp? Or is it just a headlight?
Headlight
20 points for Toyota reliability
2 points for chevy
These are 2024 models. Toyota's quality has been suffering
You still living in the past
@@kromahjand yet, older Toyotas still have better resale value than new gm vehicles 😂😂😂
I went with the XLE Hybrid. It gets even better gas mileage than these two as I’m averaging 34 mpg combined. It has smaller wheels but bigger tires which makes the drive even quieter and smoother.
Chevy that Toyota looks old already the design been around a minute in the rav4 cause it looks just like a oversized rav4 smh
I like the idea of including the reliability and resale area. ❤
Gm has been coming out with some crazy good vehicles recently ngl
Honda & Toyota Hybrid , Nothing Else.
Which vehicle will perform better in snowy conditions?
Long term reliability is the thing for me since I don't change cars every 3 years and Toyota is king for me in that regard.
Had to cancel our Highlander due to production stoppage. 😂 Ordered in May and now told due to stoppage it will be more likely October. We were one week from production. So guess what; just ordered the Traverse RS with one week out delivery I hope 😮
My mom got 2020 traverse red line with 120k mileage and pretty solid i wish i got the same than trailblazer rs since its a bit too small for me
The Traverse looks so much better to me, both inside and out. The Grand Highlander isn't bad by any means... but it just screams "soccer mom" to me. The Traverse looks like something I would WANT to drive, ya know? Also, I get that these are high trim levels, but at normal trims, the Traverse is significantly less expensive. It starts at $37k whereas the GH starts at $43k. I'd go with the Traverse, hands down.
Would definitely buy the Grand Highlander
I choose a Traverse hands down!
Who cares about which has more gears? The hybrid provides torque fill which negates the need to have more gears
Put the toyota powertrain in the Traverse 👍
GMs new 2.5l engine design is similar to Toyotas. Mechanic’s are predicting great reliability
Nice video but which wish you didn’t compare a hybrid to a regular engine, as it’s obvious hybrids will always have more power it seems.
Hello my friend, while thanking you for your informative videos, I have a question that I would be grateful if you could help me. Has the GMC HUMMER EV SUV model been introduced to the market as a hybrid or not? And please explain what should be done to place an order or buy it? Thank you very much my dear friend 🌹🌹❤️❤️🙏🙏
Thanks, the Hummer is a fully electric vehicle only