Awesome video! I’ve been on the fence about an SE or a Limited Platinum. I wanted to see what the Platinum had versus the SE and this summarized it up really well!
We just got a Highlander 2018, they look exactly same as the previous models. The salesman said they aren't redesigning until 2020. I love it except the third row is very small, and if you get the bench seat its very hard to get in the back row. The key fob is the worse.
The third row climate control is available on the RXL. But they threw it into the third row as an after thought which is very disappointing. I was looking forward to the 3-row RX and it seems like they just slapped something together to rush it into market.
Outstanding review. Really excellent presentation of detailed information. Here's hoping you keep it up. It's just a matter of time before folks catch on to your videos.
Ok thank you love the video. Do the outside side mirrors... are the electronic so they bend towards you. With having to stick your hand out to bend it?
As soon as the 2019s highlander are available I would love to see a tour like this one. I am hoping they will include a foot tail gate opener and a senor for the wipers to start when it detects rain and along with the auto light on the same senor. Well here is hoping they will had those feature. I am so happy they have the premiere with cloth seat. I have a 2012 hb and it only comes in leather and I don't like leather in the car. Thanks again yall did a great job.
Make sure to look for hump in dash just to the drivers side of the clock in the channel between the bezel and main dash. Dealer says its a problem, Toyota acknowledges issue but refuses to do anything because it says others have the same issue. We bought one last month and have less than 600 miles on it. I have gone to other dealers and some do and some don't have the problem. Toyota warranty is terrible. Buyer beware.
Btw.. I like how you do reviews. I just want to get your opinion. Since i was looking for an suv with 3rd row seat with enough leg space and you said this is the one of the worst 3rd row, what other vehicle do you recommend thats close to toyotas reliability ?
Thank you! You could check out the Subaru Ascent or Honda Pilot but they are pretty close in size to the Highlander. For ultimate third row space you should look at the Chevy Traverse or VW Altas but those don't have the reputation for quality like the Japanese do. We hope this helps!
The RAV4 is big for it's class, but you will still find a sizable difference. Maximum cargo capacity with the second row folded is 73.4 cu.ft on RAV4 vs. 83.7 on Highlander. Hope this helps!
well i have a 2018 highlanderAWD Limited. It has birds eye view and a panoramic moonroof and its not a platinum. The wheels are the bright chrome not dark chrome. Something else id like to mention is the19 inch chrome wheels are fakes. their 19inch Aluminium rims with plastic chrome covers. It doesnt matter if its the limited, or the the limited platinum. So other then the different coloured plastic chrome wheel covers.. i still dont know whats different.
Canadian Limited version is different compared to US. The differences between Limited & Platinum in the state. 1. Heated Steering wheel 2. Second row headed seat 3. Panoramic moonroof 4. Bird eyes cam 5. Rain sensing wiper 6. Both Front & rear Sonar (Limited only have rear) 7. Dark chromatic vs shinny These feature cost additional $3000 on top of Limited.
Beautiful, thanks. I'm in the market for a Highlander, but haven't been able to figure out what's new with the 2018 model. What exactly are the differences compared to the 2017?
+Mountcarmeldaycare According to Toyota's press release there are zero changes for 2018. I think at one point in the video I said there were small changes, but the only thing I noticed different is a small price increase. Thanks for watching!
oru nayagan hi there, seems you did some homework with the list..I am looking for a 7-8 seater. So besides the 3 you mentioned, I also thought of Nissan Pathfinder. Which one would you prefer? Is cvt a issue in general, and specifically with the above cars?
Jalil Popalzai for 8 seater only best option is honda pilot. highlander says 3 seater but 3rd row is so cramped almost equal to cx9s 3rd row. cx9 3rd row is for 2 person and they can sit ok but 2 adult cant sit for long drives. almost bought highlander but after repeat test drive i felt cx9 is more sportier, fun and interior is so plush and luxurious. highlander is so good but if u love driving and like to have fun cx9 is better option. perception varies but so glad that i got cx9. never felt boring to drive at any point. its like driving a luxury vehicle with price of 15k to 20k less. again what u want to drive next 10 years is upto u. but definetly try both. nissan path finder is a good choice to. but i felt cx9 is bit higher up all (except size).
Just got 2018 highlander limited Platinum AWD. Front seats are horribly uncomfortable. Seat bottom cushion are way too thin feels like sitting on piece of ply wood. After driving for three weeks my leg gets numb even driving for about fifteen minutes. Called Totoya to report. Paid around 50k expected Toyota would more do to make seats more cushion. Don't buy it!!!
thanks for the reply man. also excellent job on the review. as a reviewer myself, i know the work and effort it takes, especially to cover an ENTIRE vehicle. very indepth, a bit long for my tastes, but when one wants to drop 30 or 40 grand on a car, that doesnt hurt at all. great job man!
Toyota Safety Sense comes standard from the base model all the way up. Minor interior/exterior changes. There aren't many 2017's left but if he can find them, go out and get them. They are considered old units and will be sold cheaper obviously.
Yeah, for some reason Toyota never includes remote start standard on any of their vehicles. It cost the same $499 to add it to the $85k Land Cruiser we reviewed last year, which is pretty crazy!
That is strange. Where I live if I chose the Highlander we'd be adding it for sure because of the climate. We actually have been looking to replace our Hyundai Van with a Highlander, Pilot or Pathfinder specifically. This is a great review, the xle trim seems to fit our needs. Awesome videos!
We are getting the SE today, only a little more money and you get larger tires, daytime LED lights, and cool accent blue lighting inside. Plus we liked the blacked out grill.
THE HIGHESTE MPG I EVER GOT ON MY HIGHLANDER WHICH IS A 2016 AND HAS THE SAME ENGINE AS THE 2017 IS 22MPG ON HIGHWAY WITH CRUISE CONTROL. CITY MPG IS 14 TO 16 . THERE IS NO WAY YOU WILL GET 20 MPG CITY ON A AWD XLE MODEL. THATS BULL EVEN DRIVING LIKE A FUCKIN GRANDMA
Just bought one. The heated steering wheel only seems to heat at the 10 and 2 o'clock positions, and a little on the bottom, but not at all on the top. Is this correct? I come from a 300C where the whole wheel heated.
I've found that most cars only hear part of the steering wheel to keep costs down. I've had the Highlander for about a month now and like it. I'd give it a 7 out of 10 as of now. Gas mileage does not seem to be what they say. The odometer doesn't show until you shut the car off, which bugs me. The gauges and screens are not easy to toggle and find. On the good side, the seats are very comfortable and roomy, it has good power for a 6 cylinder and it's an overall nice looking SUV. I plan to keep this for many years, so the true value will be in how well it holds up. I had a 4Runner for 17 years with not a single issue other than the normal wear of tires, battery, etc. I'm hoping for the same!
thái nguyen Worst emoji message. The advantage of having a smaller length for fitting in my garage outweighs the third seat amenities. The third row seat is not used very often for most people and if so, they usually buy a van. Also, when you have a Hybrid AWD, there is less cargo space available due to batteries and such.
Make sure to look for hump in dash just to the drivers side of the clock in the channel between the bezel and main dash. Dealer says its a problem, Toyota acknowledges issue but refuses to do anything because it says others have the same issue. We bought one last month and have less than 600 miles on it. I have gone to other dealers and some do and some don't have the problem. Toyota warranty is terrible. Buyer beware.
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Awesome video! I’ve been on the fence about an SE or a Limited Platinum. I wanted to see what the Platinum had versus the SE and this summarized it up really well!
Thanks so much! We're glad you found it helpful!!
We just got a Highlander 2018, they look exactly same as the previous models. The salesman said they aren't redesigning until 2020. I love it except the third row is very small, and if you get the bench seat its very hard to get in the back row. The key fob is the worse.
I really like how you shoot your videos and explain every detail. Very informative and helpful for serious buyers. bravo
Thank you! That's exactly what we were aiming for!
Another nice touch is the blue ambient lighting on the bottom of the woodgrain trim on the doors and dash.
Going to trade my 2007 limited Highlander in this spring on a 2018, your video was most informative, and complete.
Thanks! I think you'll love it!
Check for hump on dash just left of clock. Toyota claims their poor quality is not a warranty issue because others have the same problem.
Great video of the 2018 Toyota Highlander!!! My mom used to have two Toyota Highlander's and she loved it so much!!!
I have an ‘18 XLE AWD. I pull my 22’ Sun Tracker with it and it does great.
Nice review. Helpful to watch prior to spending time visiting dealerships and comparing models. Thank you!
Thanks! Glad you found it helpful!
I have a 2016 V6 LE Plus model and I love it!
Great review
Thanks!
I'm surprised you didn't show that the second rows seats don't fold flat for extra cargo room.
I'm five years late, But amazing video bro.
I love your channel keep up a good work!
Thanks! We will!
The third row climate control is available on the RXL. But they threw it into the third row as an after thought which is very disappointing. I was looking forward to the 3-row RX and it seems like they just slapped something together to rush it into market.
Thanks for a great review of the Highlander.
Thank you!
Outstanding review. Really excellent presentation of detailed information. Here's hoping you keep it up. It's just a matter of time before folks catch on to your videos.
Crescent Beach Thanks! We appreciate that! Happy Holidays!
Can you do a Nissan Armada vs Toyota Sequoia video?! I would personally enjoy!!!
That was the longest remote start ever and that's a ancient looking key fob
Why would he have to hit the brakes on a remote start? No purpose of a "remote" start if you have to go into the car and hit the brakes.
Have they improved the turning radius?
Great review, easy to follow.
Thanks, Jim!
fantastic review as always
Thanks! Glad you liked it!
Nice detailed review 👍👍
Awesome video, truly appreciate it
Thanks! Glad you liked it!
Ok thank you love the video. Do the outside side mirrors... are the electronic so they bend towards you. With having to stick your hand out to bend it?
Thanks! And yes, they are power adjustable from inside the cabin
At 12:30, you said that a leather steering wheel is xle and up. However, You should have said Le plus and up
that was an excellent review, thank you sir
+Jenn You're welcome! Glad you liked it!
Need to know handling and long term reliability driving on exceptionally rough roads EVERY day with snow, and a steep incline.
I love this car best review ever 😆😆😆😆
Just bought the 2018 Limited Platinum AWD, sure wish that they would of throw in the LED headlight at least for the price.
Agree
Does yours have the dash bubble?
Can u switch it out for leds
As soon as the 2019s highlander are available I would love to see a tour like this one. I am hoping they will include a foot tail gate opener and a senor for the wipers to start when it detects rain and along with the auto light on the same senor. Well here is hoping they will had those feature. I am so happy they have the premiere with cloth seat. I have a 2012 hb and it only comes in leather and I don't like leather in the car. Thanks again yall did a great job.
Thanks, Linda! We will definitely be reviewing the 2019 Highlander once it comes out in the fall!
Oh man i am in love with this car. Sweet
i was just at dealership the limited seats look cheap se look better ..is there another hylander that is better than the se??
What SUV has the best interior iCandy.. these cars are so dull inside the nicest one I've seen so far is the Renegade but it's small. Jazz it up a bit
For some reason I think this is too much buttons on the dash but yet I’m okay with Ford and their infinite amount of buttons on their center stack 🤔
your an awesome person. thank you for taking the time to post a review. I hav ea 2016 platinum. will defiantly trade that one in for the 2018.
+Muzammil Shehzada Glad you liked it!
Make sure to look for hump in dash just to the drivers side of the clock in the channel between the bezel and main dash. Dealer says its a problem, Toyota acknowledges issue but refuses to do anything because it says others have the same issue. We bought one last month and have less than 600 miles on it. I have gone to other dealers and some do and some don't have the problem. Toyota warranty is terrible. Buyer beware.
Good review as always. Just one question: why don't you ever review vehicles from Hyundai and Kia?
Thanks! Right now we don't work with any Hyundai or Kia dealers, but that is something that will (hopefully) be changing shortly!
Daniel they not as nice.....that why!
Great video
Btw.. I like how you do reviews. I just want to get your opinion. Since i was looking for an suv with 3rd row seat with enough leg space and you said this is the one of the worst 3rd row, what other vehicle do you recommend thats close to toyotas reliability ?
Thank you! You could check out the Subaru Ascent or Honda Pilot but they are pretty close in size to the Highlander. For ultimate third row space you should look at the Chevy Traverse or VW Altas but those don't have the reputation for quality like the Japanese do. We hope this helps!
Car Confections thank you very much for the help
my buddy works for a company that builds toyota plants. im going to call his ass tomorrow and see if he can get me one at cost :)
how much bigger is the highlander compared to rav 4? i have a 2015 rav 4 and its great but i find it small when loading it for a road trip
The RAV4 is big for it's class, but you will still find a sizable difference. Maximum cargo capacity with the second row folded is 73.4 cu.ft on RAV4 vs. 83.7 on Highlander. Hope this helps!
Is there a problem with the new transmission? I hear that the new 8 speed transmission is failing at a alarming rate.
Good job. Thanks. Helping with my decision making. No Apple play.
"Once inside, it's very deep"
If a car key is missing
Can it be replaced by a new key
Yes
What is the difference between the limited and limited platinum? Other then the plastic rim colours.
+jr cornect The panoramic moonroof, Bird's-eye camera system and the Dark Chrome alloy wheels. Thanks for watching!
well i have a 2018 highlanderAWD Limited. It has birds eye view and a panoramic moonroof and its not a platinum. The wheels are the bright chrome not dark chrome. Something else id like to mention is the19 inch chrome wheels are fakes. their 19inch Aluminium rims with plastic chrome covers. It doesnt matter if its the limited, or the the limited platinum. So other then the different coloured plastic chrome wheel covers.. i still dont know whats different.
Canadian Limited version is different compared to US. The differences between Limited & Platinum in the state.
1. Heated Steering wheel
2. Second row headed seat
3. Panoramic moonroof
4. Bird eyes cam
5. Rain sensing wiper
6. Both Front & rear Sonar (Limited only have rear)
7. Dark chromatic vs shinny
These feature cost additional $3000 on top of Limited.
Did this car just copied the 2017 Kia’s EX/SXL trims ? Because I never saw a panoramic sunroof shade open like that before
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You're welcome! We appreciate you watching our videos so loyally! :)
MegaLS3 What are you talking about what does this wtf
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Beautiful, thanks. I'm in the market for a Highlander, but haven't been able to figure out what's new with the 2018 model. What exactly are the differences compared to the 2017?
+Mountcarmeldaycare According to Toyota's press release there are zero changes for 2018. I think at one point in the video I said there were small changes, but the only thing I noticed different is a small price increase. Thanks for watching!
My 2014 has a full size spare. The 2018 doesn't.
also try cx9. cx9 was my 3rd option while pilot and highlander was 1st and 2nd. ended up with cx9.
oru nayagan hi there, seems you did some homework with the list..I am looking for a 7-8 seater. So besides the 3 you mentioned, I also thought of Nissan Pathfinder. Which one would you prefer?
Is cvt a issue in general, and specifically with the above cars?
Jalil Popalzai for 8 seater only best option is honda pilot. highlander says 3 seater but 3rd row is so cramped almost equal to cx9s 3rd row. cx9 3rd row is for 2 person and they can sit ok but 2 adult cant sit for long drives. almost bought highlander but after repeat test drive i felt cx9 is more sportier, fun and interior is so plush and luxurious. highlander is so good but if u love driving and like to have fun cx9 is better option. perception varies but so glad that i got cx9. never felt boring to drive at any point. its like driving a luxury vehicle with price of 15k to 20k less. again what u want to drive next 10 years is upto u. but definetly try both. nissan path finder is a good choice to. but i felt cx9 is bit higher up all (except size).
What's with Toyota and the Darth Vader look?
Do they not have a Hybrid model this year?
They do. I just failed to mention that we will be covering the hybrid model in a separate video this year. Sorry for the confusion!
Car Confections ... Great ! I'll look forward to that.
ka1133 hybrid
is there tvs on a limited canadian?
My mom has this car
Hi. I want to know if Highlander have the option of HUD
It does not have that option available. Thanks for watching!
Just got 2018 highlander limited Platinum AWD. Front seats are horribly uncomfortable. Seat bottom cushion are way too thin feels like sitting on piece of ply wood. After driving for three weeks my leg gets numb even driving for about fifteen minutes. Called Totoya to report. Paid around 50k expected Toyota would more do to make seats more cushion. Don't buy it!!!
Thank you ☺️
Tow 5,000 ??
Is the leather artificial or from animal?
who cares, get in sit down and enjoy the ride!
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what is the difference between the 2018 and 2017? aynthing new or changed even minor?
randomrazr According to Toyota's press release nothing but the price has changed for 2018 (it increased a bit). Hope this helps!
@carconfections, so basically....i should buy the 2017 model if i wanted new?
Yeah. You could probably get a better deal on a '17 for sure
thanks for the reply man. also excellent job on the review. as a reviewer myself, i know the work and effort it takes, especially to cover an ENTIRE vehicle. very indepth, a bit long for my tastes, but when one wants to drop 30 or 40 grand on a car, that doesnt hurt at all. great job man!
Toyota Safety Sense comes standard from the base model all the way up. Minor interior/exterior changes. There aren't many 2017's left but if he can find them, go out and get them. They are considered old units and will be sold cheaper obviously.
What model do you recommend?
+Anibal Rodriguez The trim that's the best value for the money is probably the XLE, however all the trims are nice. Thanks for watching!
i recommend the one you can afford!
Remote start is optional?
Yeah, for some reason Toyota never includes remote start standard on any of their vehicles. It cost the same $499 to add it to the $85k Land Cruiser we reviewed last year, which is pretty crazy!
That is strange. Where I live if I chose the Highlander we'd be adding it for sure because of the climate. We actually have been looking to replace our Hyundai Van with a Highlander, Pilot or Pathfinder specifically. This is a great review, the xle trim seems to fit our needs. Awesome videos!
We are getting the SE today, only a little more money and you get larger tires, daytime LED lights, and cool accent blue lighting inside. Plus we liked the blacked out grill.
Remote start on Toyota sucks you still have to turn off when unlocking. Then start again
MegaLS3 which one did you go with if you don’t mind me asking
Can you do a Jeep Wrangler review?
Yes. Our dealer has some 2018's in transit right now!
THE HIGHESTE MPG I EVER GOT ON MY HIGHLANDER WHICH IS A 2016 AND HAS THE SAME ENGINE AS THE 2017 IS 22MPG ON HIGHWAY WITH CRUISE CONTROL. CITY MPG IS 14 TO 16 . THERE IS NO WAY YOU WILL GET 20 MPG CITY ON A AWD XLE MODEL. THATS BULL EVEN DRIVING LIKE A FUCKIN GRANDMA
Just bought one. The heated steering wheel only seems to heat at the 10 and 2 o'clock positions, and a little on the bottom, but not at all on the top. Is this correct? I come from a 300C where the whole wheel heated.
SuperJoeitall It probably is. A lot of automakers only heat the center portions to save money unfortunately. Happy New Year!
I've found that most cars only hear part of the steering wheel to keep costs down. I've had the Highlander for about a month now and like it. I'd give it a 7 out of 10 as of now. Gas mileage does not seem to be what they say. The odometer doesn't show until you shut the car off, which bugs me. The gauges and screens are not easy to toggle and find. On the good side, the seats are very comfortable and roomy, it has good power for a 6 cylinder and it's an overall nice looking SUV. I plan to keep this for many years, so the true value will be in how well it holds up. I had a 4Runner for 17 years with not a single issue other than the normal wear of tires, battery, etc. I'm hoping for the same!
Can you please do a 2018 highlander hybrid?
+Renzo Dela Cruz It's certainly on the to do list once one arrives! Thanks for watching!
They need CarPlay and sales would be even greater. Also, the front dash is full of hard plastics.
why no LED headlights? come on Toyota, stop being cheap
static603 It's odd because the Toyota Camry (I believe) has LED light on the base trim.
The Smallest Pupper I think it's the Corolla.
static603 tell me about it! Even in their website it says the top 2 trims get LED headlamps in Canada... Yet I haven't seen this as true.
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Very disappointing.
worst third row 😭
thái nguyen Worst emoji message. The advantage of having a smaller length for fitting in my garage outweighs the third seat amenities. The third row seat is not used very often for most people and if so, they usually buy a van. Also, when you have a Hybrid AWD, there is less cargo space available due to batteries and such.
This truck is garbage looking compared to the Durango gt or r/t
thái nguyen Lose some weight.
No there a worser cars
The alloy wheels on the limited are actually plastic
Make sure to look for hump in dash just to the drivers side of the clock in the channel between the bezel and main dash. Dealer says its a problem, Toyota acknowledges issue but refuses to do anything because it says others have the same issue. We bought one last month and have less than 600 miles on it. I have gone to other dealers and some do and some don't have the problem. Toyota warranty is terrible. Buyer beware.
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Car Confections .
Don't buy this junk. It's a waste of your time and money. Buy the Honda Pilot Touring instead
Garbage looking get the Durango gt or r/t or even srT much nicer truck inside and out.
Stfu fan boy