2024 Toyota Grand Highlander Safety and Crash Test

The 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander, a new midsize SUV, did not fully meet the expectations in the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety&(IIHS) specific crash test, which is important for achieving the TOP SAFETY PICK award. This SUV received an &rating in the driver-side small overlap front crash test. However, to be considered for the top safety honor, a vehicle must achieve &ratings in this and three other crashworthiness tests. During the driver-side small overlap test, the SUV&safety cage, which is crucial for protecting the driver, showed some weaknesses. Additionally, during the crash, the test dummy&head moved off the left side of the front airbag, creating a gap between it and the side curtain airbag, which raises some safety concerns. Despite this specific issue, the Grand Highlander showed strong performance in other safety evaluations conducted by the IIHS. It received &ratings in several key tests, including the passenger-side small overlap front, the original moderate overlap front, and the updated side tests. The SUV&standard crash avoidance system was particularly impressive, earning &ratings in both daytime and nighttime tests for preventing accidents with pedestrians. Furthermore, all models of the Grand Highlander come with LED projector headlights, which have been rated as & In summary, while the 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander has many safety strengths, its performance in one crucial crash test prevented it from achieving the highest safety award from the...