I build these everyday!!! I work at TMMI in princeton indiana and can say firsthand lots of though lots of time went into this model change hope everyone loves it!!
I tried putting in a order for the ruby pearl with the red interior thru the dealer and was told that there was no production on something that has to deal with the driving of the car hence the order wasn't accepted. Do u have any info on that plzz.
Toyota should have went with a panorama sunroof not sure why none of their vehicles come with it since you work for a Toyota maybe you can tell me why none of their vehicles have panorama sunroof.....the design is beautiful should have gone with double exhaust pipes on both sides. And a Sporter steering wheel
We are looking for a sporty ride and have been looking around so what should we expect to pay total for something like you bought, if you don’t mind me asking. Additionally, anything you do and don’t like? Thanks so much and hope you’re still enjoying it!!!
Toyotas new design language is definitely growing on me. I'll have to keep this in mind for the Mrs. practical with just the right amount of sporty touches. V6 too! Honestly that interior is reason enough to get it lol
I'm happy to see your channel grow, Raiti. You obviously work your ass off making these vehicle reviews so informative. The Highlander XSE is a sweet ride.
The first few seconds of your face when you first accelerated says it all lmao! you were expecting to be floored and thrilled, only you were waiting on the engine to build up it's rpm and power.
Over 500,000 subscribers! Way to go and we'll deserved. As usual, you continue to be an absolute machine at the amount of content you put out. Thanks to you and your lovely wife for the great content.
The Highlander XSE looks really, really good in silver. This would be my number one choice of color because it shows off the body lines, and it's super easy to keep clean.
This highlander should be called the stormtrooper addition the wide body flares remind me alot of the stormtrooper helmet. I would love to see it in white and black. Keep up the good work awesome review as usual.
Driving a 2021 Highlander rental right now. Pros: The SUV is solid and had a good ride. Cons: The engine spools up when pedal is floored and then does this delayed leap forward but then doesn’t follow thru. The cruise control is not intuitive. Toyota is horrible on intuitive function of their electronic controls of the car and even the NAV SAT. I put in an address and couldn’t easily find out how to end the drive. The NAV kept directing me to a location that I didn’t need anymore. Imagine driving home and the NAV telling you to do a U-turn every 10 seconds. Their safety system is bad too.
Love highlanders,,, their only problem is they are way over priced. Wife wanted one, but after looking at the prices we had to buy something else. Ended up with a sante fe. :-(((. She hates it. Lol
Which dealer did u made that order thru. Tried getting the same combo frm the dealer from February order was sent in to be manufactured but was told order couldn't be done because of some parts issue almost 3 months later
Can you check out the 2022 QX55 from Infiniti? My friend wants to get one, but he needs an amazing review that can tell you whether or not that vehicle is good or not. Thanks!
Just got the 2022 Highlander XSE without the red trim, so far love it, I wish the 8" screen was bigger bit of a downer. Very happy with the power and the handling is just outstanding.
AC vents in the back of the center console are useless for rear facing car seats. This is the reason why we got the Highlander versus other suvs with ac vents behind the center console.
This is an amazing SUV, the ride is very smooth. One of my friend have it and I’m very impressed how luxurious it feels from the inside. With the new SUV/cars now it’s almost like you won’t really need a luxury cars anymore.
The exterior is surprisingly good looking. I'm loving that interior. I'm on the bench with any sort of sunroof, not very practical. When it comes to manually shifting, I prefer the shifter itself, but that reverse order, like the rev counter in a Genesis, it's backwards lol. The back seat may remain folded, tyvm. As soon as you mentioned horsepower, I thought it needed a bit more, but being a bit tossable makes up for that. Thanks for all you do Lori, great video!
wait for the refresh👍🏼 maybe they'll give a ventilated seats upgrade to the 9 inch screen or just give you the massive one I kind of like the climate control better on now smaller screen
Hey. Everything bout u explain is good , but who’s gonna put cheese in d cup holders, If u cud skip on explaining what food goes where .. u r good , it seems like ur very hungry before u make a video .. next time eat and make a video in dt case u might just talk bout vehicle and not food.. thnx
I recently went over my first 10,000 miles on my Highlander XSE. Great handling midsize SUV and good performance from the 3.5 liter V-6; after 9 months of ownership I made the right choice.
I really like the look of this in the XSE model. I love the more sporty look it gives to it. I think this looks way better than the regular Highlander. I do think that red interior is really cool looking on this silver color. The only thing about the red is I think it might be a color I really like at first but after awhile get really tired of it. I do wish they would make this XSE model into a hybrid kind of like the XSE in the Rav4 that is a hybrid. Do you think they would ever make this XSE into a hybrid.
I Agree with You Joe. What happend with the 3rd Row being all Black? It doesn't Match. It would of been Nice of they would of put Red Stitching on the Stearing Wheel as well.
I said it with the last Raiti’s Rides Highlander review and I’ll say it again with this one: Toyota should just combine both those grilles to create the mother of all maw grilles.
You got to love Toyota vehicle reviews in America. It’s a great highlander but it fall short on performance when you compare it to Ferrari TDF. You can feel it that they are scared to say it outright that Toyota builds some cool cold stuff as if it’s a taboo or something. Truth is Toyota is the baddest manufacturer in the world.
Why is it so hard to have highly distinguished trims? Like make a base camaro u get a normal V6. U want the SS trim then u get all the unique styling cues plus V8. My point is manufacturers should have clearer separation of trims besides plastic styling trim outside.
I build these everyday!!! I work at TMMI in princeton indiana and can say firsthand lots of though lots of time went into this model change hope everyone loves it!!
That is so awesome! Thanks for sharing that!
hey man i used to work at TRMI in Michigan driving a pick cart working the KANBAN system haha your facility built my 04 Sienna
I tried putting in a order for the ruby pearl with the red interior thru the dealer and was told that there was no production on something that has to deal with the driving of the car hence the order wasn't accepted. Do u have any info on that plzz.
Toyota should have went with a panorama sunroof not sure why none of their vehicles come with it since you work for a Toyota maybe you can tell me why none of their vehicles have panorama sunroof.....the design is beautiful should have gone with double exhaust pipes on both sides. And a Sporter steering wheel
@@randallbennett529 that option is available but only on sport models
Highlander has come a long way with design. Looking sharp!👑
So very true!
I agree, looks pretty legit
Totally agree
I've said it before and I'll say it again: I'm perfectly happy with an 8 incher. It's not the size but what you do with it.
I like the way that you think!
Ur only 4 inches shy
I dont have much but am proud of every foot
I agree! Manufacturers are getting crazy with the screens. We don’t need 12 inch screens.. it’s distracting!
I love my XSE, Blizzard Peal White, Sunroof! And the GRILLLL!!!!
We are looking for a sporty ride and have been looking around so what should we expect to pay total for something like you bought, if you don’t mind me asking. Additionally, anything you do and don’t like? Thanks so much and hope you’re still enjoying it!!!
Highlanders are best!
The GRILLE is definitely better than the 2020 Chrysler Pacifica badging!
The XSE is the only way to go on these! I currently can’t decide between this and a palisade. But it HAS TO BE WHITE! 😂🤷🏻♀️
I was looking for pearl white xse but end up with blue print 43k XSE awd, factory hitch, JBL. I think it was a great deal.
The look of the XSE is what all the Highlander trims should look like.
I agree with you!
I hate myself for liking this burger runner.....really nice lines and styling🙄
I know how you feel!
See ya around ....quarter pound
nailed the redesign, this sport trim looks real good, paint matching those wheel fenders is needed to complete the look though!
I am so glad that you are liking this one Javier!
“this is one of the smaller SUVS” me struggling to drive it because it’s humongous
LOL
Mans has never driven a Suburban in his life
@@ATH-camChannelwithNoName lol thats huge its monster it makes land cruiser and the nissan armada look like compact suvs lol
@@ATH-camChannelwithNoName man has never driven an esv Escalade in his life
this is a smaller mid size go drive a actual big suv like a suburban lol
As much as I love a good muscle car/Sports car, Toyota has really stepped up their game on design and performance.
You are so very right!
The ultimate family and Twinkie hauling machine!
Heck yeah!
Joe the xse highlander looks good. This a good combo
I am so glad that you are digging this one.
Toyotas new design language is definitely growing on me. I'll have to keep this in mind for the Mrs. practical with just the right amount of sporty touches. V6 too! Honestly that interior is reason enough to get it lol
Thanks for letting me share it with you!
Nice looking SUV but you gave it a lot of Zonks. You should get a Zonk counter 😜
That is a great idea!
Ya joe I’m with you. Would have looked so much better with the dual exhaust!
Great minds think a like!
This is handy. My parents are thinking of buying one, they are thinking of platinum trim but this is still helpful
Nice call!
I'm happy to see your channel grow, Raiti. You obviously work your ass off making these vehicle reviews so informative. The Highlander XSE is a sweet ride.
How much you like your xse
The first few seconds of your face when you first accelerated says it all lmao! you were expecting to be floored and thrilled, only you were waiting on the engine to build up it's rpm and power.
Over 500,000 subscribers! Way to go and we'll deserved. As usual, you continue to be an absolute machine at the amount of content you put out. Thanks to you and your lovely wife for the great content.
REALLY don’tnlike the front end!
I know it isn't for everyone!
The Highlander XSE looks really, really good in silver. This would be my number one choice of color because it shows off the body lines, and it's super easy to keep clean.
I am so glad that you like this one.
That actually looks cool a sporty 3 row family SUV
Thanks george!
@@RaitisRides 👍🔥😇
This highlander should be called the stormtrooper addition the wide body flares remind me alot of the stormtrooper helmet. I would love to see it in white and black. Keep up the good work awesome review as usual.
This is so very true!
I love the red option inside. All manufacturers should offer that as an option on their cars, even if it’s an upgrade give people the choice.
So true!
i have it too. But try to sit on it for 2 hours and you'll get butt sores. The seats are too flat.
Driving a 2021 Highlander rental right now. Pros: The SUV is solid and had a good ride. Cons: The engine spools up when pedal is floored and then does this delayed leap forward but then doesn’t follow thru. The cruise control is not intuitive. Toyota is horrible on intuitive function of their electronic controls of the car and even the NAV SAT. I put in an address and couldn’t easily find out how to end the drive. The NAV kept directing me to a location that I didn’t need anymore. Imagine driving home and the NAV telling you to do a U-turn every 10 seconds. Their safety system is bad too.
Take a sip of your drink each time he says "ZONK"
I love the way he says it!
Joe "All 8 Inches" Raiti
I love how you compare the cargo size to how many snacks you can fit in it😂
Is Good Than a Nissan Pathfinder but Pathfinder is Suck Than Highlander
Good call!
@@RaitisRides But Nissan Pathfinder Is Looks Suck Than A Toyota Highlander
First
Hey Anthony!
XSE trim with the same horsepower as the normal trim with no paddle-shifting make zero sense. The same hp as the XLE trim!
I just picked up my 2022 XSE today. Ordered it based on Joe’s review. Thanks Joe!!!
And you managed to get the V6 too, the new ones are turbo inline 4 cylinder now.
Others are making 4cyl's with more balls then Toyota's V6's
I was chuckling a lot listening you saying twinkie, candy, nacho and stuff 😁
Good presentation!
ive watched this like 4 times already...dude you should totally make "ON THROTTLE!!!" Tshirts for your fans. or "ON THROTTLE HERE WE GO!"
Oh my god- I love this car so much, it’s my dream car.. I go crazy when I see one outside, ask my friends!
Love highlanders,,, their only problem is they are way over priced. Wife wanted one, but after looking at the prices we had to buy something else. Ended up with a sante fe. :-(((. She hates it. Lol
Thanks for sharing your thoughts on this one.
Highlander equals palisade, why santa fe
@@Phobos123 palisades was to expensive also! Sante fe it is
I just added a 2021 Toyota Highlander XSE in Ruby Flare Pearl with the red interior to our family garage. This color combo exudes sexiness!!
Congrats! I totally agree with you!
Which dealer did u made that order thru. Tried getting the same combo frm the dealer from February order was sent in to be manufactured but was told order couldn't be done because of some parts issue almost 3 months later
Look it’s a Toyota Crown USA edition lol
Not close! lol
You know the car is good if you’re smiling when joe is having fun in the corner 😅
Is this a reliable car
Can you check out the 2022 QX55 from Infiniti? My friend wants to get one, but he needs an amazing review that can tell you whether or not that vehicle is good or not. Thanks!
Stay tuned!
Most definitely i would pick the new QX55 over the RX35 from Lexus
Gonna love this
Thanks man!
I love this,but I still think Sorento awd xline is slightly better.
It is nice to have options for sure!
$46k and you don't even get ventilated seats or something as simple as trajectory lines on the backup camera. Toyota is extremely greedy.
I feel you Noah!
Kia has beaten the legendary highlander. Highlander option premium cost high and boring drive. Kia telleride is number 1 Mid size SUV
It really is!
Just got the 2022 Highlander XSE without the red trim, so far love it, I wish the 8" screen was bigger bit of a downer. Very happy with the power and the handling is just outstanding.
How do you like it so far?
Lets hear what this exhaust sounds like...
...
It sounds the same as every other car made today
The battery's almost as big as the engine lol.
I'd zonk the roof. At $46,000 I want panoramic.
I feel you!
But why wouldn’t the put red material on the 3rd row and there’s no usb on the 3rd row so that’s zonks.
I knwo right!
I love all the SUV's in toyota's line up.
That is so great Davis!
Lol
The Highlander looks sharp if not the best performance most reliable SUV.
Sporty enough for most buyers but a great overall family SUV
This is true!
Every time you give away that big laughing I can't hold mine lol..awesome
Wow that car looks so cool
I am glad that you like it Anthony!
The handles are Awesome for a three row just need more hp
Looks like the aftermarket JBL head unit I installed 10 years ago in my car 😂 Toyota always has been behind in infotainment..
Beautiful, shame on no functional pano roof and other features that xse rav4 has
So very true!
Yea! Cvt take a hike!!! Useless transmission!!!👋
I know how you feel!
I've seen it in person at the Toyota dealership show room .... 🔥🔥🔥
Nice!
Highlander always checks off all the boxes for me … the sporty exterior and red interior is beautiful. Toyota hits it on the head as usual.
Nice car, I’ll definitely consider it, but I’ll have to zonk the price!
I feel you!
I have this and I love it. I have it in wind chill pearl
I’ve actually seen one in person in the street and it looks cool
Yeah it looks much better in person
I know right!
@@nathanallen5489 AGREED!
AC vents in the back of the center console are useless for rear facing car seats. This is the reason why we got the Highlander versus other suvs with ac vents behind the center console.
When we getting the Highlander GR review joe? I need those twinkies fast!
I know how you feel!
Sporty, a little too sporty, looks like that 55 yr old trying to get in the club for the twenty somethings. Trying a little too hard for my taste.
Thanks for sharing your input on this one.
This is an amazing SUV, the ride is very smooth. One of my friend have it and I’m very impressed how luxurious it feels from the inside. With the new SUV/cars now it’s almost like you won’t really need a luxury cars anymore.
Yeah, I’m starting to wonder why I wanted an RX so bad. This fully loaded is a much better value, and even looks cooler!
@@luke8608 Its really all about the badge. But this car is more than enough to make the family happy.
Man I Really Love this Car it's Like My 2nd Favourite After the Land crusier itself It Really did win my Heart lol.
The long drives be easy it feel like the suv is driving for you
Basically a xle and every other v6 model.. just toyotas way to market the highlander
Thanks for sharing your thoughts on this one.
Been waiting for one of these thanks joe💯
I m so glad that I can bring it to you!
Honestly you are the best and fun reviewer on this planet. You doing great job, much love from Ghana (West Africa)
The exterior is surprisingly good looking. I'm loving that interior. I'm on the bench with any sort of sunroof, not very practical. When it comes to manually shifting, I prefer the shifter itself, but that reverse order, like the rev counter in a Genesis, it's backwards lol. The back seat may remain folded, tyvm. As soon as you mentioned horsepower, I thought it needed a bit more, but being a bit tossable makes up for that. Thanks for all you do Lori, great video!
Very good points Adam! Thanks for the support!
The American Diabetes Association disapproves this review :)
You are hilarious Greg!
wait for the refresh👍🏼 maybe they'll give a ventilated seats upgrade to the 9 inch screen or just give you the massive one I kind of like the climate control better on now smaller screen
Size matters
Good call Gary!
That's what she said!
😆
Poor camera quality, tiny lcd screen, no moonroof, junky rear windshield wiper.
It is not worth it to pay $46k+
Looks sooooooo good, obsessed with the Highlander😍
I am so glad that you are liking this one.
DO NOT BUY HIGHLANDER YET. MORE PRACTICAL AND LONGER HIGHLANDER GRAND IS COMING!
Awesome!
Back with a Banger!👍
Heck yeah!
the top half of the grille is fine, but that bottom half....there's just no cohesion there.
I know how you feel!
This is dope. They really out done themselves with this one! 🔥
AGREED!
Hey. Everything bout u explain is good , but who’s gonna put cheese in d cup holders, If u cud skip on explaining what food goes where .. u r good , it seems like ur very hungry before u make a video .. next time eat and make a video in dt case u might just talk bout vehicle and not food.. thnx
Thanks for sharing the feedback!
@@RaitisRides dont take me wrong .. nuthng against ur reviews ,, i always watch ur videos .. its just food in car is a no no ..
I recently went over my first 10,000 miles on my Highlander XSE. Great handling midsize SUV and good performance from the 3.5 liter V-6; after 9 months of ownership I made the right choice.
I am so glad things are going well for you!
I owned a 2005 Limited with the 3.3L V6 and it was a great car. I really want another Highlander someday.
How about 2 years later?
@@bsa.rmi412 I am going on 22 months of ownership and have no regrets buying the Highlander XSE.
Beautiful but the screens too small
This Highlander actually looks quite good both outside and inside.
I am so glad that you like this one.
LOL, "The great news is that the twizzlers match the seats." I don't know why I am laughing lol
I saw one of these new 2021 Highlander XSE on the road the other day and it was very nice. Great, in depth video Joe!
I totally agree with you!
Love how you're always talking about food. 😂
I really like the look of this in the XSE model. I love the more sporty look it gives to it. I think this looks way better than the regular Highlander. I do think that red interior is really cool looking on this silver color. The only thing about the red is I think it might be a color I really like at first but after awhile get really tired of it. I do wish they would make this XSE model into a hybrid kind of like the XSE in the Rav4 that is a hybrid. Do you think they would ever make this XSE into a hybrid.
I agree with you Tony!
That’s what I like about you that ones you sit in driver seat 💺 you are ready to tell the price on all your reviews 😁
Second
I appreciate you watching!
@@RaitisRides thanks man
Can you do a 2021 cadillac xt6 sport with second row bench seating
Only thing I don’t like is the rims 🤦🏽♂️ and the bottom of the grill 🤦🏽♂️ ugly other then that looks good as a sport
I can understand that!
@@RaitisRides more sport less Toyota camory xse more TRD SPORT
Black plastic over the wheels, nasty, cheapens the look.
I know how you feel!
Performance SUV? Ummm nope. It’s first gonna need the GR badge/tuning along with the 3.0 from the Supra then and only then it’s a maybe 🤔 🤣🤣
This is true!
Great review 👏
That's a beautiful vehicle.
Zonk no ventilated seats. no paddles..indeed
Drop a K&N air filter.. there's your 5 hp!!
I appreciate you reviewing the “Average.” Consumer cars! 😃
Thanks for sharing ,i really enjoy these videos ,are informative and fun.
Hello from sunny Mexico.
I really appreciate that Edgar!
I Agree with You Joe. What happend with the 3rd Row being all Black? It doesn't Match.
It would of been Nice of they would of put Red Stitching on the Stearing Wheel as well.
Lori is Phenomenal!!!. We see you from Texas !!!
Thanks Bobby! She really is the nest in the biz!
I said it with the last Raiti’s Rides Highlander review and I’ll say it again with this one: Toyota should just combine both those grilles to create the mother of all maw grilles.
Now we are talking!
You got to love Toyota vehicle reviews in America. It’s a great highlander but it fall short on performance when you compare it to Ferrari TDF. You can feel it that they are scared to say it outright that Toyota builds some cool cold stuff as if it’s a taboo or something. Truth is Toyota is the baddest manufacturer in the world.
Why is it so hard to have highly distinguished trims? Like make a base camaro u get a normal V6. U want the SS trim then u get all the unique styling cues plus V8. My point is manufacturers should have clearer separation of trims besides plastic styling trim outside.
No Parking sensors on XSE? DVD player?
Nope!