The Toyota Kluger is about to get bigger.
The Kluger, or Highlander as it’s known in America, will have a bigger brother called the Grand Highlander at the Chicago auto show later this month.
auto news reports that the Grand Highlander will compete with the updated Volkswagen Atlas and Subaru Ascent full-size SUVs for attention at the Chicago show.
Underneath the skin, the Grand Highlander will run on the TNGA-K architecture used underneath the skin. Regular Kluger. It is not yet clear whether the car will go down or not.
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Grand Highlander Trailer
Previous teaser images revealed the Grand Highlander will have a unique design compared to its sibling, with a more upright tailgate and BMW X5-aping taillights.
Also worth noting is the Hybrid Max badge on the tailgate. The badge says the SUV will be available with the same high-performance 2.4-liter turbocharged hybrid system available in Crown sedan-crossover combination.
The Crown Hybrid Max setup eschews the company’s usual e-CVT system in favor of a six-speed automatic transmission.
A six-speed gearbox is hooked up to a 2.4-liter turbocharged engine and drives the front wheels, while an electric motor is located on the rear axle.
All in all, the Crown Hybrid Max has a total power output of 254kW and 542Nm. A more powerful 273kW version of this powertrain is fitted to the latest version Lexus RX500h.
A report earlier this year suggested there will be a Lexus version of the Grand Highlander, called TX.
THAN: Everything Toyota Kluger
