Where is the Tipping Point between the Toyota Grand Highlander and the Sienna? “Seats seven,” the TV ad says. You look at ...

And that’s exactly why I thought it was important to compare the well-known Toyota Sienna to the all-new Grand Highlander, which boasts more third-row legroom than the plain ol’ Highlander.

The Sienna is the only minivan in the industry ... Safety features are a major draw for 2025 models. The Toyota Highlander, which seats eight, includes automatic emergency braking.

The Toyota Highlander debuted in 2001 as the fifth model in Toyota’s SUV lineup. The Highlander was an early example of a crossover vehicle: an SUV based on a car rather than a truck platform.

The Japanese Toyota brand has always been synonymous ... the full-size Avalon, the Sienna minivan, the Venza, Highlander and Highlander Hybrid crossovers, the RAV4, 4Runner, FJ Cruiser and Sequoia ...