Uploaded January 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
The 7 Seater market is flooded with every brand offering something claiming to haul the family with similar features and size. Toyota's additive of the Grand Highlander gives us the chance to pull used and new options to discuss and compare what's working in this segment. Join us for time in the Kia Telluride, Rivian R1S, and Grand Highlander Hybrid - with a brief cameo from the Lexus option. This is the one for families!
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00:00 - The 3 we have and ALL the contenders
1:34 - The realities of putting a comparison together
2:53 - Discussing how the Telluride is aging as Paul drives
6:38 - Power comparison in the Telluride
8:14 - The Telluride feels smaller and isn't
8:57 - How the Telluride is aging
10:36 - Finally in a Rivian
11:27 - Bigger and faster
12:51 - Actually available at this price
13:42 - Realities vs the specs
16:35 - Fresh Perspective
18:06 - Paul discovers the Rivian's power
19:14 - The size and usability of the Rivian
21:27 - Where the Rivian shines
24:03 - Hybrid Grand Highlander brings the MPG
25:37 - The war for space
26:56 - Almost invisible inside and out
28:34 - Grand Highlander engine options and the one we want
33:08 - Picking Favorites
#7seatersuv #suv #testdrive #Comparison
We’ll post another big comparison right here every month, plus long term updates and big road trips.
Subscribe and hit the bell so you don’t miss our Thursday releases.
And our Podcast, the Car Debate, has a new video episode every Tuesday right here!
Also watch our other channel: /TestDriveVideos for single car reviews
Plus you can find our Adventure Trips, links to our Patreon community and much more on our website: everydaydriver.com
Visit HookedOnDriving.com to drive on track. Beginners welcome with full time coaching, plus advanced groups with low car counts and great safety record.
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The 7 Seater market is flooded with every brand offering something claiming to haul the family with similar features and size. Toyota's additive of the Grand Highlander gives us the chance to pull used and new options to discuss and compare what's working in this segment. Join us for time in the Kia Telluride, Rivian R1S, and Grand Highlander Hybrid - with a brief cameo from the Lexus option. This is the one for families!
Thanks for watching!
Be sure you’re subscribed!
00:00 - The 3 we have and ALL the contenders
1:34 - The realities of putting a comparison together
2:53 - Discussing how the Telluride is aging as Paul drives
6:38 - Power comparison in the Telluride
8:14 - The Telluride feels smaller and isn't
8:57 - How the Telluride is aging
10:36 - Finally in a Rivian
11:27 - Bigger and faster
12:51 - Actually available at this price
13:42 - Realities vs the specs
16:35 - Fresh Perspective
18:06 - Paul discovers the Rivian's power
19:14 - The size and usability of the Rivian
21:27 - Where the Rivian shines
24:03 - Hybrid Grand Highlander brings the MPG
25:37 - The war for space
26:56 - Almost invisible inside and out
28:34 - Grand Highlander engine options and the one we want
33:08 - Picking Favorites
#7seatersuv #suv #testdrive #Comparison
We’ll post another big comparison right here every month, plus long term updates and big road trips.
Subscribe and hit the bell so you don’t miss our Thursday releases.
And our Podcast, the Car Debate, has a new video episode every Tuesday right here!
Also watch our other channel: /TestDriveVideos for single car reviews
Plus you can find our Adventure Trips, links to our Patreon community and much more on our website: everydaydriver.com
Visit HookedOnDriving.com to drive on track. Beginners welcome with full time coaching, plus advanced groups with low car counts and great safety record.
More to come!
