2021 Toyota Highlander vs 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee in Shreveport
2021 Toyota Highlander vs 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee in Shreveport
2021 Toyota Highlander Overview
The Toyota Highlander is a three-row midsize SUV and one of the most popular vehicles in the Toyota lineup. The Highlander is coming off a complete redesign that allowed for more cargo space and added numerous technologies and amenities. The changes are less drastic for the 2021 Toyota Highlander now available at Yokem Toyota, but an exciting update is the addition of a sportier XSE trim. Many consumers considering a Highlander will also consider a Grand Cherokee, which is similar on a number of fronts, and the 2021 Toyota Highlander vs 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee comparison is even more interesting than in years past since Jeep now offers a Grand Cherokee L model with a third row of seating.
Exterior – Toyota Dealer serving Shreveport LA
The 2021 Toyota Highlander available in Shreveport Louisiana measures 197.4 inches—approximately 16.5 feet—and has a 112.2-inch wheelbase. The minimum ground clearance, height and width without mirrors are 8.0 inches, 68.1 inches and 76.0 inches, respectively. The standard 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee is similar in size. The length is 189.8 inches or about 15.8 feet. The wheelbase is 114.8 inches. The minimum ground clearance is 8.6 inches. The height is 69.3 inches, and the width without mirrors is 76.5 inches. Note that in order to accommodate a third row, the Grand Cherokee L has an extended wheelbase: 121.7 inches. That makes it quite a bit bigger overall. The length is 204.9 inches—or a tad more than 17 feet in length—and the width without mirrors was also increased by 2.2 inches.
Interior – 2021 Toyota Highlander in Shreveport LA
You can opt for either eight- or seven-passenger seating with the 2021 Toyota Highlander. Eight-passenger seating in a 2-3-3 arrangement is standard with the base and up-level trim. Beyond that second-row bucket seats become standard and thus seven-passenger seating in a 2-2-3 arrangement. Front legroom is 41.2 inches. Second-row legroom is 41.0 inches, and third-row legroom is 27.7 inches. The standard 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee only seats five. Front legroom is 40.3 inches, and the legroom in the rear seating is 38.6 inches. Reserved cargo space is greater in the Grand Cherokee at 36.3 cubic feet, but you can fold the third row in the Highlander for an impressive 48.4 cubic feet. The L model seats six or seven and provides similar cargo space to the Highlander, and the longer wheelbase allows for 30.3 inches of third-row legroom.
Toyota Highlander Mechanical specs
Powertrain is an aspect of the 2021 Toyota Highlander vs 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee comparison that receives a great deal attention, and what is interesting is the models are quite similar in the base setup. All Highlander models have a 3.5L V6 rated for 295 horsepower and 263 pound-feet of torque. Toyota mates this V6 to an eight-speed automatic transmission. Front-wheel drive is standard, but all-wheel drive is available at all trim levels. The base 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee also has a V6. This 3.6L V6 is also mated to an eight-speed and comparable in that it is rated for 295 hp and 260 lb.-ft. Toyota offers a hybrid powertrain, but there is no Grand Cherokee equivalent. Jeep offers several performance powertrains, but these increase the cost of the Grand Cherokee well beyond the Highlander price point.
Tech – Toyota Dealership in Shreveport LA
Both of these vehicles are impressive on the tech front, but the Highlander performed much better in crash testing. The NHTSA gave it five stars, and the IIHS selected it as a Top Safety Pick. The Highlander also has a more impressive base infotainment system: an 8-inch touchscreen, a rearview camera system, Bluetooth, onboard Wi-Fi hotspot, Toyota Safety Connect and integration for Android, Apple and Alexa devices. The Jeep base package is close, but has a 7-inch touchscreen and lacks features like onboard Wi-Fi and Alex support. The base driver-assistance suite that comes with the Highlander is also far more robust: automatic headlamps and high beams, adaptive cruise control with traffic sign recognition, lane centering assist, forward collision detection and automatic emergency braking.
Request more 2021 Toyota Highlander vs 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee in Shreveport information
If you are in Shreveport Louisiana or anywhere throughout the surrounding areas, the team at Yokem Toyota is here to help find the perfect Highlander for you. You can visit our location, but we are also available to you by phone or through email or text. You can also shop with us online through our website. We have live chat available, and our site lets you peruse our inventory, compare Highlander trims and options, value your trade-in, apply for financing preapproval and much more.