All Toyota 7-Seater SUVs Available for Purchase in 2024

Toyota has established itself as a remarkably versatile automaker. Rather than specializing in a single area, the brand has become a ‘jack-of-all-trades’, producing a wide range of vehicles from performance-oriented sports cars to spacious minivans and everything in between.

Toyota has dedicated significant resources towards its extensive SUV lineup, which features models spacious enough to accommodate seven passengers. The highlighted SUVs can be configured to hold up to eight passengers in certain versions. If you’re in the market for a roomy 7-seater Toyota SUV in 2024, this guide provides an overview of the entire lineup, including cost, cargo space, seating capacity, and performance metrics.

All specifications and data have been obtained from Toyota. Additional authoritative sources, if used, will be listed separately at the end of the article.

6 2024 Toyota Highlander

Seating Capacity: 7 or 8 Seats

With a starting price of $39,270, the 2024 Toyota Highlander remains just under the $40,000 mark— this price doesn’t include destination fees or optional add-ons. This makes it the most affordable 7-seater SUV from Toyota currently. But does its price reflect good value? The short and direct answer is yes, as even the base LE and XLE trims are equipped with a comprehensive suite of modern technology, along with a spacious and comfortable interior. Both trims come standard with Toyota’s Safety Suite 2.5+, which features Dynamic Radar Cruise Control, Lane Departure Alert, Emergency Steering Support, and several other advanced safety features.

Exciting features can be found in the higher trim levels. For instance, the Limited trim includes an advanced 11-speaker JBL sound system, a 12.3-inch Toyota multimedia display, and polished 20-inch alloy wheels. The Limited and Platinum variants are outfitted with luxury features, but the spaciousness remains consistent: regardless of whether you opt for the hybrid or internal combustion engine models, rear legroom remains 27.7 inches, and headroom is limited in that row.

Key Features

• Optional captain’s chairs in the second row for 7 seats, or a bench seat for 8
• Three-zone climate control
• 12.3-inch Toyota multimedia display in upper trims
• Available 11-speaker JBL sound system

5 2024 Toyota Highlander Hybrid

Seating Capacity: 7 or 8 Seats

Toyota tends to design its hybrid models to feel as similar as possible to their gasoline counterparts, and the Highlander Hybrid is no exception. It features similar high-end gadgets and luxurious amenities, offering an equally spacious interior.

As is typical for SUVs in this category, the third row is best suited for children. Nevertheless, the second and front rows comfortably accommodate adults. In terms of cargo capacity, the Highlander performs admirably, providing 16 cubic feet behind the third row. For those needing additional space, folding down the third-row seat expands this to a total of 48.4 cubic feet, allowing ample storage while still accommodating five passengers up front.

Key Features

• Available 10-inch color head-up display
• Optional Panoramic moonroof
• Heated and ventilated front seats in higher trims

4 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander

Seating Capacity: 7 or 8 Seats

True to its name, the Grand Highlander is simply a larger version of the Highlander. The significant difference between the two models lies in the added trunk space. The Grand Highlander offers an increment of 4.6 cubic feet, providing a total of 20.6 cubes behind the rear seats. Moreover, with the third row folded flat, storage capacity grows to 57.9 cubic feet, which is 9.5 cubic feet more than the standard Highlander, and the maximum space achievable with both rear rows down totals 97.5 cubic feet.

The Grand Highlander shares its performance with the standard version, equipped with the familiar 2.4-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine, delivering 265 horsepower. Despite being larger, its performance remains adequate, with no emphasis on sports-oriented handling. Inside, the Grand Highlander comes with twin 12.3-inch digital displays. One functions as the instrument cluster, while the other is the infotainment center for connectivity and multimedia controls.

Key Features

• Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard
• Ambient lighting and wireless charging across all trims
• Standard captain’s chairs, with an option for a bench seat for eight

3 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid

Seating Capacity: 7 or 8 Seats

What makes the Grand Highlander Hybrid particularly interesting is the option to upgrade to one of the Hybrid MAX trims. In these, the 2.4-liter turbo is replaced by a naturally aspirated 2.5-liter inline-four combined with a hybrid system, producing a robust 362 horsepower and 400 lb-ft of torque, reserved for the Limited and Platinum trims. Lower trims utilize the standard 2.5-liter hybrid powertrain, generating 245 hp but offering superior fuel economy figures – an impressive 37/36/36 mpg for base front-wheel-drive variants, while the Hybrid MAX achieves 26/27/27 mpg.

The Grand Highlander Hybrid carries the same aesthetic appeal as its gasoline variant. Entry-level trims offer comfort and adequate features, while higher trims boast stunning 20-inch alloy wheels, heated and ventilated leather seating, and an array of technology that will satisfy even the most tech-savvy users.

Key Features

• Available Hybrid MAX powertrain accelerates from 0-60 in 6.3 seconds
• Base hybrid models achieve an outstanding 37 mpg combined (FWD) or 36 mpg (AWD)
• Hybrid Max offers a competitive 27 mpg combined
• Option for 20-inch alloy wheels

2 2025 Toyota Sequoia

Seating Capacity: 7 or 8 Seats

The Sequoia debuted at the start of the new millennium and has maintained its reputation as a rugged full-size SUV throughout three generations. The TRD Pro model is designed for off-road enthusiasts, featuring 18-inch TRD Pro matte-black forged-aluminum wheels and a robust TRD Pro off-road suspension system, inclusive of 2.5-inch FOX internal bypass coil-overs and rear remote-reservoir shocks. This model is not merely a marketing ploy; it retains the third row of seating while tackling tougher terrains.

We believe the powertrain is the main reason to opt for the Sequoia over its competitors. This V6 engine operates smoothly, and the stop-start feature is virtually undetectable thanks to the hybrid system…

– Jared Rosenholtz, CarBuzz

For those who prefer a more road-focused experience, the upscale Capstone or Platinum trims feature optional 22-inch alloy wheels, 10-way power-adjustable leather front seats, and elegant walnut wood-grain accents in the interior. The 2025 Toyota Sequoia boasts powerful performance, generating 437 horsepower and 583 lb-ft of torque, thanks to its hybrid twin-turbo V6 i-Force MAX engine.

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Key Features

• Impressive 437 horsepower i-Force MAX powertrain
• Towing capacity of 9,520 pounds

1 2024 Toyota 4Runner

Seating Capacity: 5, 7 Seats

2024 Toyota 4Runner Key Specs
Starting MSRP	$40,705
Powertrain	4.0-liter V6
Horsepower | Torque
	270 hp | 278 lb-ft
Cargo Space	9 – 88.8 ft³
Legroom Front | Middle | Rear	41.7 | 32.9 | 29.3 inches
Headroom Front | Middle | Rear	39.3 | 38.6 | 34.3 inches

The Toyota 4Runner is a classic SUV, maintaining its vintage appeal with a naturally aspirated 4.0-liter V6 engine that produces 270 horsepower. While it’s relatively heavy on fuel consumption due to its design, it can be outfitted with off-road capabilities that make it ideal for adventure seekers. However, some updates are due, as it shows its age in both appearance and features. In lower trims, a third-row seat option is available, allowing configurations for either five or seven passengers.

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However, an upgraded 2025 model is on the horizon, featuring a more efficient hybrid engine delivering 326 horsepower, akin to the Sequoia. This new model will present nine trim options, but it’s still unclear which of these will include third-row seating.

Key Features

• Nine inches of ground clearance
• Available multi-terrain select and part-time 4WD

Sources:
Toyota
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FuelEconomy.gov
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