2020 Toyota Highlander | Family Review
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Thanks to my day job at Kelley Blue Book, I drive and review lots of cars. This 2020 Toyota Highlander is one of them. The Toyota Highlander is a perpetually strong selling midsize 3-row SUV. In this review we see how well the 2020 Highlander performs in its prime role as a family vehicle.
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2020 Toyota Highlander
3.5L V6
295hp, 263 lb-ft
8-Speed Automatic Transmission
All-Wheel Drive
(20city/27hwy)
Base: $35,720 L Trim
As-Tested: $51,112 Platinum V6
During our review of this 2020 Toyota Highlander we examined a range of practical details; passenger space, cargo space, Entune infotainment, handling, steering, engine and transmission performance, overall refinement, and price. We also explore the 2020 Highlanders seat comfort, how easy it is to install a child seat, 3rd row comfort, and how easy it is for our daughter to climb aboard. How did it go? Watch and see. #MicahDrives
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I don't need exciting in my Highlander. Reliable, stress-free commute time is a welcome respite from all the other exciting things in my life.
That Toyota would be called a Sienna. And all the upgrades are minimal, but effective.
You are such a good car reviewer, and I like how you review with your family. It is very informal, and Evie is actually help too! She’s very nice. Awesome review!
You're very kind. Thanks for supporting our channel. Cheers!
A kid would hop in and get in back between the seats.
It was about time for Toyota to introduce a new generation of their long-in-the-tooth Highlander. And on some points the 2020 version is impressive. But in terms of "family friendliness" is concerned, that depends on what comprises a "family." Toyota added almost 3" to the length of the 2020 Highlander bringing it to 195" long. Only an inch or two shorter than most 3 row rivals. But the 3rd row is a cruel joke, even compared to other 3 row crossovers, much less minivans. Toyota says the third row has 27.7" of 3rd row legroom. That's a full 2" less than the infamously cramped Mazda CX-9. A Mustang's back seat has 30" of rear seat legroom.Virtually all rivals offer more than 31" in the third row. A KIA Sorento, for example, is half a foot shorter than the Highlander and offers 31.7".
But the joke doesn't end there. Toyota claims the Highlander seats up to 8 passengers (with a second row bench seat) and 7 passengers with captain chairs in the second row. But those numbers assume that the third row's three seat belts mean three human beings of any size can be crammed back there. And that is simply ridiculous.
Bottom line. The Highlander is a four or five person midsize crossover. Any "family" whose members are all over 4 and a half feet tall will find the Highlander's third row is useless.
I agree. The Highlander Hybrid is very attractive on paper but in real life I found that it's just way too small.
I’m not sure why, but I really just don’t care for Toyota’s. I think it might be because their technology hasn’t been that up to date. Although I’m very happy that they included standard driver assist features as I was absolutely appalled that the Acadia didn’t come with them.
Most of these 3 row SUV's look 90% like a minivan, but don't tell the minivan haters that!!
can't go wrong with a simple V6
The Fault in Our Cutie Marks it’s a good V6 too
51K for a Highlander is way better than spending 58-60K fo a fully loaded GMC Acadia Denali AWD.
My Denali was 72k! This seems like a great deal
Gmc are last vehicle i would own horrendous reliability
And, it will last longer!
dannybflat hope it’s not a gmc Acadia because 72K is more appropriate for the Yukon Denali that’s way bigger
dannybflat There's no way an Acadia Denali costs that much. It costs more in the mid 50 range 😂. The Yukon Denali would be in that price territory
Not a fan of the Highlander's overstyling (which is a fairly common Toyota thing). That big hip thing is just bizarre. But it's always fun going for a ride along with your family!
Agreed. But those generous hip proportions are muted if you get a darker color.
@@MAAtx Exactly Michael. Some don't like the CHR styling but I really like it for its uniqueness.
We are so close to hearing Micah’s hair secret I’m gonna explode... in a good way..... GET OUT OF HERE YOU IGUANA !
I’m late I’m late!!! Did he ever reveal it? 😧
I really like this new highlander. I personally like the interior a lot.
I had a 2016 Highlander limited and loved it. Wish I would have never gotten rid of it!
I find it to have much better styling and interior quality than recent Highlanders. I expect it to have bulletproof reliability as usual. I believe statistically there is no other Toyota or Lexus model that can top the Highlander for durability. It's up there with the Avalon and Land Cruiser. I know a few people happily driving early 00s Highlanders.
Kia telluride and palisade, better interior, exterior, luxury, and reliability. Older Toyota were bulletproof, but now, Kia and Hyundai, and let’s not forget genesis, took over that. The new highlander is another lifted rav4 that is unreliable. BORING!!!
I like the exterior design which makes it unique compared to the generic squared off design of the rest of the competition. The interior also looks good but how to fold the seats in the second and third row seats are not as good as the ones found on the Pathfinder and QX60.
I love the design too. I don’t mind the Subaru like look up front because hey. It may look like a Subaru but thank god the Highlander is an authentic Toyota. I can’t wait for the XSE trim w the red interior
Not a fan of this new style on the Highlander. Not attractive at all...which is what Toyota is Famous for! Functional is like she has a good personality 👀😂
So Micah we need to have this discussion. Normally I only watch car review videos for cars that I am either researching for myself or a friend and of course I have to watch Brian and Nick's Regular Car Reviews as their writing just makes me laugh regardless of what they are testing. Now back to your up and coming channel; I find the "family" aspect of your reviews having your wonderfully beautiful wife and super cute daughter with you has hooked me big time. So no, not at all shopping SUVs at all as I kind of hate them but I really really enjoy your videos. Well here I am watching this highly mundane SUV that I would never consider personally and being highly entertained. Keep up the great work here guys and thank you for the really awesome content. Thank you! I see 50k coming soon it looks like. Let's spread the word... (Okay confession time, I am SUPER jelly about your flying. Always been into aircraft, flying and aerospace. Few a bunch of RC planes etc but not the real thing yet. So I really dig your helicopter trips too.) P.S. I just caught myself high fiveing you on my monitor at the end there, lol.
Good review. I've been thinking of trading my trusty 16-year-old old 4Runner for a Highlander or another new 4Runner. Either way, it's hard to go wrong with a Toyota. I've been enjoying your flying and driving vids. Your family is adorable. Take care, Micah.
Naturally aspirated V6 always makes me happy.
I think I've warmed up to the styling of this car. In a lot of ways I kinda find it under styled compared to the last generation but I still find the previous highlander more attractive 🤷🏿♀️. Not really sure what emotion one is expecting to feel from a minivan sized family vehicle? As long as it's comfortable it should be fine
Only 2,700 more subscribers and we get the dark secret! Also, when is the shirtless video coming again? ;) I love watching your family reviews. Evie and your daughter are both adorable!
Can you do a Palisade Family Review?
Most annoying review I have heard in a long time. Banter not necessary.
The knob controls for off-road is likely a usability design decision...users are more likely to be wearing gloves during inclement weather driving.
Highlanders, Honda Pilots, and Subaru Ascents are fun for the whole family
Highland is most comfortable and reliable truck I ever own. Sadly and disappointed my highland was totaled. Do to insurance aspected increase
I had get used Rav 4 le. Very sad 😔 miss my highland greatly 🚘
How does a brand new design have those usability issues with the second and third row seats? Toyota is usually pretty good with those things.
Love these videos. Great I sight from the family. The seats are very confusing. Half elbow ratings all around for this. $51k plus for a product that has a pretty useless third row and doesnt come close to a Telluride/Palisade for $48k. For being the newest product in the segment, it needed to be better in my opinion. Also hate the Supra rear fenders glued on here. Not a fan of the looks
The elbow ratings are just for fun it all depends on the length of your arms, and the 3rd row isn't useless, I fit in there and I'm 5,11 so I'm definitely not a short person, but this is just my opinion, I think its styled really well too
I sorta hear you. You're paying more for a Highlander and getting a much smaller vehicle. I'm impressed with the Palisade.
@@RichardShelton I don't really need all the space but i want the 3rd just in case of an emergency, and i just prefer the styling of the Highlander more, i don't know why I thought I would hate it but i love it
I am gonna go for the highlander as someone who will always be using it as a 2 row option. I was tempted go to larger such as the chevy traverse or ford explorer but I don't expect to have more than 2 kids and I want something a bit larger than a compact.
Great review! But I have two things that bother me about the Highlander. I'm afraid that irregularly shaped infotainment center would drive me nuts...I really dislike an oddly shaped dash because I enjoy symmetry. Also that weird hump over the rear door is going to be an immediate magnet for parking lot dings. The Toyota/Lexus styling language to me seems like they are trying too hard to be different. Don't even get me started on the Lexus spindle grilles! But hey, that's just me.
It looks great imo. Very muscular, classy and handsome. We bought ours and haven’t looked back.
We just bought a new Highlander. My 6 year old grandson, opened the back door, took literally two seconds and got into the rearmost seat. Apparently it's child friendly.
If the seats were spaced out evenly across the three rows, is it still unrealistic to put an adult in the third row?
Just bought an XLE Highlander. Love it. We thought that was the best trim level for us because of the mix of amenities we wanted and price. I might look at the Lexus if I were going to get the Platinum as the extra goodies are around 10k. But, I wanted the simplicity and economy of a reliable and relatively reasonably priced vehicle.Wife insisted on the moon dust or moon stone color as well.Worth 400.00.
Do you have the seat all the way back ? Thinking maybe if you were closer to the steering wheel your arm might rest on the arm rest ?
This review makes it more obvious than any but a bad elbow score from you equates to a VERY GOOD elbow score for a fat guy like me 😅
Thanks for the review! I have to say though I clicked it because when I saw it running in preview your wife reminded me of Sarah Millican (UK Comedian, look her up on here) When she started to talk I was like, that's not a British accent hehe.
Thanks for the reviews and fly overs while we are all locked in. Keep being safe!
He didn't mention about the rear view camera feature. Rear view mirror turns into a rear view screen.
Awesome video Micah! While I prefer the Telluride, I’d take the Highlander over all of the others! Though the CX-9 is up there two! 😸😻😸
I need a sub compact suv. I don’t need giant cars, Toyota!!
I’m a Toyota fan boi but I’d rather have the Kia telluride
Whatever TOYOTA made ,I really appreciate.
You guys always make me smile
Thumbs up if you gave a high five back at the end of the clip 👍🏻
Hey man! U take car reviews to another level. Keep up the good work
It looks much better in really dark exterior colors imo
Did I miss the rear window test? Asking for a friend. 😜🤔😱
Goes all the way down 👍
HI MICAH!!!!, I WAS WAITING FOR THIS REVIEW!!! 👌😂😂
i wondered where this guy went. didnt see him anymore on kellyblueboo channel
I came for the Highlander but stayed for the Muzio’s! Welp it’s official, this family is the image I’ve always dreamed my family to be. Creative, adorable, funny, smart and seemingly happy. 👍🏾
Having reviewed cars for a living over the past 13 years, it's a true joy to make these videos with my wife and kiddo. Thanks for watching, Duane!
I Love the background music.
Good ears. I caught that too.
I think Kia for me.
Toyota Highlander is an awesome SUV! I got the 2022 and love it. Moon dust with black interior and i couldn't be happier.
11:42 That's one heck of a _cliché_
Lease on my 2018 Highlander is about up. I will not get another, especially with this new design. Meh, both interior and ext. That weird pontoon over the rear wheels, and the odd, huge chevron design coming off the infotainment screen.
No Micah. You're just a bad driver. But that is a good feature to have. When the bozo in front is too busy trying to finish that text when the light turns green. Grrr. Shaking fist graphic.
reliable, great MPGs, hyrbid is green and NVH are the front runners here. let the ding dongs have the buggy kia's and hyundais and class action lawsuit vw atlas'.
I want to love it... but Micah I’m seriously not sure how you’re comfortable sitting in that driver’s seat when we are almost the same height. My leg pressed right up against the centre console which is really annoying. Only two Toyota vehicles I know I fit okay in are the Sequoia and Tundra... 😣
@ 7:06 "Toyota always does a darn fine job with seat comfort" Maybe for newer Toyota's but the older models (2013 or older) the seats were pretty bad.
Great review, interior is a 8 out of 10 while the exterior is a 3 out of 10 for me. I'd much rather own the 2020 Toyota Corolla Hatch Back. Your review of that car for Kelly Blue Book is how I found your channel also :D th-cam.com/video/G6LigiflRzw/w-d-xo.html
The styling to me is more indicative of something from Subaru rather than Toyota. But like most Toyota's they are appliances and they're known for their reliability and will probably sell quite well once we get this country back on its feet again. Excellent review Mica and Evie !!!!
I agree with keeping it tight (inneundo iguana) during a left hand turn to allow for efficiency and politeness for those behind me. Glad to know you do the same despite Toyota hampering your efforts! ;) Keep on staying polite and efficient! Getting close to 50K subs, can't wait for the dark deep hair secret!
Holy crap, you've gotten a lot of subscribers lately. I hope you have that dark secret video prepped!
Side note: true Californian! Always worried about those turning left behind you. I don't wanna be that guy to make people miss a left turn either. I usually turn around to make sure the guy behind makes it.
Micah - What SUV/CUV gives you the highest emotion factor? Or is that like asking which incurable disease you'd like to get?
Toyota interiors are always interesting in a quirky, not necessarily positive, way. Piano black should just be outright banned. Agree with Evie that tan is not the best choice. Did, however, love it in grey at the auto show.
nice video, but when you guys are having a conversation, the music was a bit too loud. it just seemed off when compared to other videos of yours (almost to the dark secret of Micah's hair!)
OMG! Less than 2K from learning about Micah's HAIR! Ironic since most people watching this video at the time I am posting this have not had a haircut in over a month!
She pointed out all the awesome designs and turned them into negatives at the beginning 😩 I can’t see any problems with the Highlander though I wouldn’t mind if the highlander was lifted a little bit higher as it’s quite low down.
I’m a bit confused. Does the $51,000 Toyota press car have a non-functioning air-conditioning?
we have a 2011 Volvo S80 that has a similar but different seat belt notification. It let's the driver know what seat belt in the back is being used once it's buckled. I think all cars should have this feature
What kind of person buys something they don't like? These you tubers have too much money.
Just watched you fly over LA again, fun. Have you reviewed the 2019 or 2020 Honda Passport? We’re thinking about buying one this year. Thank you :)
Hey there! 51K Platinum and so many call outs! Telluride please at 47.5k! Gotta love the heated and vented rear captain chairs! Great work you 3 !
A lot to like, but I hate that chevron center console. The designer who is responsible for that needs to change carriers...
Who buys cars for the purpose of shooting videos of its interior. Are going to be confused with it’s functions the entire time you own the vehicle?
A note about your complaint at 3:00 that a child would have trouble reaching up to use the latch on top of the 2nd row seat to fold and slide forward to gain access to the third row. The same function can also be done by pulling up on the handle that is used to recline the seat. When you're not sitting in the seat and pushing it back in order to recline the seat will fold and slide forward the same as the top latch. A child would be able to reach this no problem.
its not bad, but just knowing something like the palisade exists. i wouldnt even bother cross shopping.
I wish the all new 2020 Toyota Harrier would also be offered worldwide including the US.
This Highlander is very appealing. Better looking than the outgoing model. Good job Toyota 👍
Hey that taco surf is on the corner of los al blvd and cerritos ave. My old stomping grounds. Have since moved to tx. 😖
I think the new RAV4 is nice enough but this Highlander is a total miss. Last gen looked much better.
10:30 That feature sounds similar the eco pedal that was optional on Infiniti models 5 or 6 years ago. The feature would delay the throttle responsiveness, so a driver couldn't accelerate aggressively in hopes the car would get better gas mileage.
Did you have a cold in this video? Your voice sounds off. Love the family reviews! They're my favorite!
Is there anything you don't do well Micah??!!! This was awesome! I'm going to get some 🌮 s!!
I still prefer my Telluride SXP.
They’re both great cars. I think the telluride is a better car but I also prefer the smaller size of the highlander.
Sanju2 you forgot these cars are new. We don’t know the reliability yet. My moms sx prestige telluride has 38,000 miles, still running strong. She said the highlander is still boring and I agree.
Surprised with all the exterior styling going on, they didn't do something more creative with daytime running lights.
624 miles and i know thats prolly a press car but i can see how the seats were stained/discolored on the sides.
RTFM and puzzling things like the folding seats won't be.
Information explosion! Micah if I can fly a 172, how hard is the transition to a helo?
This highlander is way better than the last gen. It looks better and the grill isn’t as big which is nice
take not potential buyers....thieves like to steal the wheels. make sure to get some wheel locks at least!!
Oh great. So ppl will miss their left turn even more with the stupid nanny thing
Like what Toyota did with this new gen. Still seems way smaller than the competition imo.
Not a Toyota fan. I am good with my Ford Escape 2018 GT
Great Video, love the family reviews. Your daughter is super cute digging into her snacks in the back seat.
And for those who don't need a third row, where's that Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport!?
Ya it looks good, but for the price why wouldn’t I get an awd sienna
I like toyotas and hondas but this one looks ugly the Honda Pilot looks better
Cool video of a cool SUV! I wish I had a couple of kids, so I would buy one.
problem with the Highlander is the lack of headroom for the third row seat.
Shopping this and Telluride.. oh hello Muzio family..
I certainly like the styling of the highlander the best in this segment, if I think any vehicle in this segment is overstyled its the Palisade to me and I love the interior and it seems it is even a better deal than the GMC Acadia. I think I might even trade in my Telluride which sounds crazy or just get both of them. I also want to add that in most cases the 3rd row is usually flipped down 80% of the time at least that was how it was for my old Honda Pilot we only put it up in case of an emergency and everyone is complaining about the 50k but the Ford Explorer is almost 60k, the Honda POilot which is older is right around 50k too, the Kia Telluride and Hyundai Palisade are like 2k dollars from being 50k heck even the GMC Acadia Denali is 70k which is smaller and less luxurious than this so I think it is priced right
Iboy Dafreshest how is a GMC Acadia Denali 70K? That’s what a Yukon Denali costs.
I wanna hear about the show Lil’ Muzio was talking about @ 11:59.
So close to 50K subs.
C'mon peeps! We need deep, dark secrets!
Rather the Telluride, the 3rd row is bigger & looks way better
I thought the same thing about the air conditioning at first (that it doesn't work) but if you turn the recycle air button on, and fan up full blast with the air being directed to just one vent, either the windshield or the forward facing (face) vents, it works much better. Still doesn't cool off as quickly when it's hot outside....takes longer than most other SUV's I've driven.
is this a known issue? does the AC work well enough?