2020 Toyota Highlander Hybrid 900 km Family Torture Test
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 13 ก.ค. 2020
- There's no way better in getting to know a new vehicle than to take it on a long road trip. On this video, I take the latest Toyota Highlander Hybrid up and down the mountains to the Central Okanagan. If you want to know what the new 4 cylinder hybrid is like and what kind of real world mileage we achieve, make sure to watch this one.
Click here for the Gas Highlander review.
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Perfect person/family to review this vehicle, since you have the previous V6 Hybrid.
Just got a 2020 XLE and was planning a trip to the mountains. This helps a lot, thanks.
Great review, thanks! And what a lovely family.
Thank for your post. Your test was exactly what I was searching for to see if the hybrid is worth getting vs V6. I love the fact that your trip included climbing the mountain and driving at speeds that I normally drive rather than babying the gas pedal to get the high numbers which is probably how Toyota test it. Thanks for commenting the way the 4 cylinder / electric motor can climb the mountain without struggling. I was a little skeptical when Toyota change hybrid V6 to hybrid 4 cyclinder.
Excellent! Thank you for this review. That is incredible economy for that drive.
Best real world video! This mileage with this kind of beast is just amazing!
Excellent review and great family! Thanks for dispelling the concerns about the four cylinder hybrid versus the V6. While the Palisade and Telluride are rated tops in terms of this segment, the Hybrid Highlander is a game changer in terms of fuel efficiency and space for a 3-row SUV.
Agreed.
Thought it would be completely gutless but good to know it's at least adequate...
Great real world review!
very useful review. Nothing like taking the family on a long trip to really test out a vehicle. Thanks.
Fantastic review! You covered everything, thank you!
We bought a Highlander Hybrid Executive. The Highlander has also been available in Europe since 2021 and he is only available as a hybrid in three trim levels. Business, Executive and Luxury. We have been driving Toyota for 25 years and have always been very satisfied. So far we are also very satisfied with the Highlander.
Excellent review.
Cute family! Great review. Thanks.
Was here because i will purchase a 2021 sienna soon and its basically the same platform and curb weight with all your cargo weight in this video. So i guess its a go for me. Thanks for the vid =D
17:05 thank you for correctly calling it eCVT 👍
Yes a big difference. Any Toyota owner knows how this planetary gear set is superior to a belt style CVT
Thank you so much for all the information.
Cool and brief description. Thanks mate and surprised to see kangaroo in Canada. Love from Sydney.
hopefully it wont end like the rabbit and camel story in OZ.
Great video. Beautiful family. Cheers.
The MPG they achieved with this is amazing. Really game changing. Toyota's hybrid gamble is paying off!
What was the mpg ?
@@celticsoulman around 30mpg for a big three row. Amazing considering thats what only small economy cars could achieve 10 years ago
@@ciello___8307 Think in review @ around 15:00 mark, he said trip averaged 7.3 liters/100km, which converts to 37.5 mpg??
@@billwong5630 32.22 miles per gallon.
Awesome awesome trip with lovely family 👍👍👍
Very informative. Thanks
I really liked the Video
Excellent and honest review!! Love it!! We have a family of SEVEN!! 2 parents and 5 kids.. so the Sienna may be a better choice. But great review anyway - great information!
Thanks!
Really good review man. That road is punishing...to get 7.3 round trip over 900km of a lot of up and down really shows it off. That’s not far off the 6.7L combined it’s rated for
7.3 km per liter is like 17mpg, isnt that really bad?
@@JacobTJ1 it’s actually 32 mpg. He’s quoting what we use up here in Canada which is Litres/100km, not km per litre.
@@NelsonGasparDrives great thank you for the clarification
Toyota for life!
The happiest owners drive TOYOTA.
This was such a helpful real world review! I'm from Vancouver and did the same kelowna trip in late July with family and friends, and could have used more space in my 2016 Ford Escape, since my family also consists of 2 girls and my wife. We have been considering the 2020 Highlander Hybrid since that trip haha. Thanks again for the review!
Also, where did you guys stay, we unfortunately didn't stay at a rental with a pool this time and really want to next time!
Brian where did you guys stay!? Planning my trip next year with my 2022 Highlander Hybrid which should be delivered early next year.
Thanks for this very extensive and useful review. The Highlander Hybrid is certainly the one to buy in this segment as its potential efficiency puts everything else to shame. As an aside, am I the only one who has noticed the supreme paradox of our greenest Province having the highest speed limits? Any vehicle driving at 120 kmh is burning about 20% more fuel than it would at 100 kmh. It is astonishing how obvious measures to reduce C02 are ignored.
That limit is only on a few sections of Hwy 5. The road is massive and even 120 feels like nothing. You’re right about the fuel consumption. Thanks for the comment.
@@EverydayReviews2022 It was uniquely valuable to see a genuine Highlander Hybrid owner assess the new one. For me, it is the real Car of the Year because unlike the RAV4 Prime, you can actually find one at the dealer.
@@rightlanehog3151 Yes, speed limits should be no higher than 100 km/hr (62 mph). There is virtually no savings going faster because anytime gained is waisted refueling and/or recharging. We need a worldwide speed limit of 100 km/hr and all countries should be required to use SI units.
@@user-tb7rn1il3q Thanks for reading my comment. I am old enough to remember the "Energy Crisis" of the early 1970s. With a severe shortage of oil, the USA instituted a national 55 mph (90kmh) speed limit as an emergency measure to reduce gasoline consumption. That was done by a Republican President. Today we have a world wide climate crisis and it seems NOBODY is talking about grabbing a FREE 20% boost in highway fuel efficiency by posting and actually enforcing lower speeds. It is also demonstrably safer to drive slower which reminds me of the 70s slogan "55 Saves Lives".
I agree about the piano black.
Woah, wish the US version had the fridge/vacuum option
I can't wait for the Sienna review... that's my next ride. Sorry I love "minivans" period!
Most practical family vehicle out there.
The swagger wagon!
Dad Van
@@JJFLD it’s now the Supra Van 🤣
@@SIGINT007 Smack a 2JZ-GTE and WOOOSSSHHHHH
Would be interesting to see your own Highlander's economy on the similar trips that you've done.
Yeah, I predict it would be over 10l/100 kms as I average 10.4 right now.
If you are buying Highlander as a 7 seater, big disappointment. 7 or 8 seater always buy Sienna. I went to buy Highlander, opened rear door, saw 3rd row, shut the door and left dealership.
The 12.3' display which they don't like is only available on the higher trim levels. They could have gotten the smaller 10' version if they wanted a trim with less bells and whistles like the HUD and 360 camera. So it was a trade off obviously...
I have the 2015 Highlander i was going to upgrade to a 2019 highlander but im glad I didn't. Great review. Yes 3 row cross overs need more mini van features! I'll never buy a mini van so to keep my loyalty toyota listen to this man!
How quiet it is the interior? Did you hear the road noise or wind noises from outside?
Thanks appreciate your review. If it not to much for you can you include the conversion since there are people in the U.S. that look at you review also, but as I say it it not to much for you to add.
I think I did add it as a graphic. 33 mpg.
@@EverydayReviews2022 Wow! 33 MPG that is impressive for a vehicle that is that big. My 2001 corolla get about 28 to 30 mpg city. I am looking at the possibility of getting a XSE RAV4 Hybrid, since the RAV4 Gas only version mpg almost identical to that the old car and the Hybrid get 41 mpg and much more safety tech, I just think that it be sensible to move up to a bigger vehicle with more space that have better mpg. I once in the past consider a Highlander, but it to much vehicle that I need. Thanks for wonderful real world test and review.
Asy4life-67 235 divide L/100km = MPG, and vice versa.
@@superlight47 Just ask Goggle "what is 7.3 liters per 100 km in US miles per gallon"...... and the answer you will get is "32.22 US mpg"
I drive a Honda Insight hybrid and during the summer I average 4L/100km which works out to 58.80 US mpg or 70.62 IMP mpg ..... ps - I always drive in ECO mode.
Yes, someone said to see your review. I like that for sienna ecvt is mechanical. Yay toyota. Vac and fridge not avail until next year's model. You might have a demonstrator. My rear view mirror has three garage door openers on the sienna 15 awd. Interesting and now you can get a spare. :) I might not get one now but later I might. The one question is can it climb mount washington. I will try with the 6 cylinder 6 speed. I drove the 8 speed loaner and did not like it. Then in the long future try with hybrid. The dynamic braking with the motors will save on brakes.
This is mid view...are there any stats on what kind of power pull the 2 household plug have on the alternator or hybrid efficiency if both are being used simultaneously?? Beautiful family!!
There is no alternator. The hybrid system inverter charges the 12v battery. Since the AC inverter is powered off the hybrid system, the vehicle will start and stop the gas engine to charge the battery as needed when stopped.
Just traded the wife's 2013 HH Limited awd yesterday for a 2021 HH Platinum awd and will take delivery Sat. We put 150k miles on the 2013 and honestly could have kept it and easily doubled that mileage. The only issue in 7 years/150k miles was a driver side door lock actuator covered under warranty and in 2020 the check hybrid system came on. Quick fix was simply hooking ctek batt charger to 12v terminal and charging overnight. Never saw the warning again prior to yesterday's trade in appraisal of $10,800.
As a serious reviewe, you would tell us what trim package you are talking/reviewing, otherwise I hope you had a good trip
Great review. Could you talk more about how it compares to your prior gen highlander - eg ride, interior noise, engine roughness, etc? I’m hoping it’s much quieter on the hwy for extended road trips.
Go try them yourself
love the review! and wtf they have kangaroos? lmao
I really want to see highway performance V6 vs Hybrid. The price is almost the same. But 4 cylinder smaller. On Fully loaded Rav4 2020 I can feel some lack of power when changing lines and need some push at times.
Also can you fit 3 carseats in second row?? How 3 adults fit in second row
Man in terms of choosing an Overall vehicle and Hauler I'd have honestly gone for the V6 instead cause I'd have more Horsepower which can be helpful in many situations but the gas mileage eh not so much...
0-100km > 8.4 seconds, You didn't feel too slow?
That's my car, except mine is a 2021 Highlander Hybrid XLE in Moon Dust with gray interior and the climate control is on the knobs.. It's so purdy.
Hi.
I have several questions about this car. It would be nice if You answer:
1. Does it have the steering wheel heating?
2. What kind of head lights are available? Does it have fully adaptive LED lights?
3. Does it have the seats position memory?
It's all highly important for me.
Thanks in advance.
If you don’t an answer here you can always ask the dealership
The platinum trim has all those
1:48 did Cynthia drive the new Highlander Hybrid? If so, what are her thoughts/feedback?
She didn’t drive it a lot but she thought it drive and felt lighter than ours.
@@EverydayReviews2022 It is lighter than yours by several hundred pounds.
From where you got the refrigerator I wanted to install same to my car
I think I got it from Costco a few years back.
Вы проехали на полном баке 900 километров ? Если да то при какой скорости вы ехали ?
110-120 км/час!!!
Come for the review, stay for the cantaloupe! 🍈
How long can you run the ac or heat while parked and engine not running but battery only? You know, when kids fall asleep
It’s been a while since I’ve done that it used to all the time she told he kids would be asleep on the car. On this one I don’t know but on ours in the course of an hour of sitting there with the HVAC on, it would start the gas engine up for about a couple of minutes every 15 min or so. That’s just from memory though, could be longer. It was always a very helpful feature for sleeping kids.
Island Merchandise not too long with heat, since it doesn’t have a heat pump (I am pretty sure). Get an PHEV that has a heat pump, if you plan to do that in the winter.
Pro tip....... if you are going to spend 50Grand.. get a six cylinder.
Having a hybrid engine plus a 4 cylinder is essentially a 6 banger.
I am with Cynthia on the Piano Black. I do not know why stylist insist on this material of finger Smudging, Easy Scratching, massive Dust Collecting. I can’t believe how Big the girls are getting.
Yup I swear I see them growing everyday!
🎹 black also not in that fan base
One of the worst thing about this SUV is the headrest. It is just too forward out so it pushes your head forward causing neck pain and discomfort. Hope they can change that.
Hmm I didn’t notice that. On the front seats?
@@EverydayReviews2022 front seat yes but the second row seat was pretty bad. My buddy had the same issue as well. Even with Sienna too. Especially second row seat headrests. There are people who take the headrest out and turn it the other way around.
musicluv80 comfort > safety 👏
@@MusicLuv80 wow, new sienna or old one apart fro that i found the headrest in the highlander pretty good for me, and I'm 5'9, different body types i guess lol
We were you not bothered with the heavy plastic interior feel?
The interior of the new highlander is anything but plastic maybe except for there absolute bases trim but even that has some quality materials
What no one seems to point out is that hybrids need serious repairs to the hybrid system when they get 10-12 years old, eliminating any gas savings to date. Hybrids have a generator rather than an alternator and when the generator goes, that’s $5,000+. Instead a well maintained Toyota should run for 20+ years.
Is it normal for the generators to die after 10-12 years in the Toyota hybrids?
If you do 20 000km/year at 1.39$/L you can save1500$ per year in fuel compared to non hybrid models which can cover the repairs cost even if the hybrid version is a little more expensive (2000$).
If u want more luxury, go for the Lexus RX 350
doesn't looks better than the last version