The 2021 Toyota Highlander Hybrid is the Most Fuel-Efficient AWD 3-Row SUV in America
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- At 35 MPG combined, the #ToyotaHighlanderHybrid is the most fuel-efficient AWD 3-row crossover you can buy today. The latest #HighlanderHybrid has ditched the old V6 for a 4-cylinder and 3 electric motors. #Toyota has always offered the #Highlander with a #Hybrid powertrain and the latest model is one of the most impressive hybrids on the market.
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Just to clarify! We filmed this video before the 2021 Kia Sorento Hybrid was announced, which gets 37 MPG combined. It technically makes it the most fuel-efficient 3-row SUV, but the Kia isn’t available with AWD when you get the hybrid engine. Therefore, the Highlander Hybrid is still the most fuel efficient AWD 3-row SUV on the market!
Great review!
You forgot the Model X exists.
KIA hasn't been around long enough for any review as long as " longterm performance in anything"
@@Kushari well no shit sherlock but the Model X dosen’t consume fuel does it?
Only in the US and maybe Australia, the Kia doesn't get AWD with the hybrid option. Every other market does.
I’ve owned my 2022 Highlander Hybrid AWD with Platinum package a month and I’ve been getting 35-37 mpg in town and 35mpg on the highway. You have to know how to drive the Hybrid vehicles. You don’t accelerate heavily like you were doing in the video. Keep your MID display in eco mode(green) and slow down easy when coming to a stop. My mileage gets me over 600 miles to a tank of Shell gasoline(top tier) with its 17.1 gallon fuel cell. This is amazing for a vehicle that weighs 4,500 plus lbs. this vehicle also has two 1400 watt 120volt receptacles, adaptive headlamps that auto level depending on your load and activate steering controlled side lighting with color change to give you phenomenal night vision while avoiding blinding other drivers. An ECVT transmission that doesn’t hunt for gears and seemlessly accelerates quietly until and if you need extra power. Believe me when I say it’s not as loud as my 2021 Tacoma V6 or my other V6 direct injector vehicles during hard acceleration. The Highlander rides smooth, even on the 20 inch wheels and is road and wind quiet due to the special option acoustic glass and door and side panels. Oh, and no silly run/stop engine like the V6 models. Buy one. You’ll love it, pano moonroof and all.
In Canada the Highlander outsells the Telluride and Palisade combined it’s been a huge success for Toyota
Probably will in the US as well. I definitely see more Highlanders than Tellurides and Palisades, and that’s not including the older Highlanders as I am aware Highlander has been around for far longer. My mother is currently on her second Highlander which is a 2015 and I know she plans on riding it til the wheels come off. I honestly don’t remember why she even traded on her 2009 Highlander. I think they may have caught my mom on a good day.
Toyota sold on average 220+K/year Highlanders in North America last 5 years. Telluride/Palisade haven't been around out that long -- they were just released in 2019 with limited 60K production capacity. They just need to ramp up their production to meet the insane demand.
Haha. Kia/Hyundai don’t hold value. They’re all similar in prices. But the Highlander will hold its value and reliability.
@@tigerbiterhater : considering that many dealers in the US are still charging $5+K markup for Telluride, I don't think Kia Telluride owners are going to have problem with resale value.
@@tooltalk The Telluride is a gas guzzler though. It is rated at 21 mpg combined vs 34 mpg for the Highlander Hybrid. Not sure why Toyota even offers the V6. I bet a more powerful plug in hybrid and eventually a solid state EV replace the V6.
I love your reviews on cars you do such an amazing job👍🏽
“I didn’t get anywhere near 35 MPG in my week of testing”
*proceeds to floor it off the line*
LOL I wonder why!!
I just wish cars were more frequently tested with their intended purpose in mind.
@@rightlanehog3151 yeah. To automotive journalists, if a car is not fast or sporty or luxurious enough then it’s a bad car
@@rightlanehog3151 fuelly is averaging 30 mpg right now.
i have this car. I averaged 36mpg in the summer and around 34.5mpg so far in the winter. I dont floor it (cuz whats the point) but I don't drive like a grandpa either.
True. After driving 2,000 miles, I get the average of 31.6
POV:
Great family car. Will seat up to 5 comfortably (in 8 seater variants), and the spare seats in the back will remain folded 99% of the time, offering a massive amount of cargo space.
The only time you bring them up is if you happen to be carpooling the occasional grandparents or friends, in which case you are willing to make the slight sacrifice in the legroom at mid-row.
When electric motor is charged, it has lots of power to spare, and can easily last 15-20 min at full power.
When the motor begins depleting (such as in uphill), the 4 cylinder (CVT) takes over more, so it gets noisier as the CVT turns at higher revs. This is mostly fine though and nothing unbearable. It's more than enough power to get you through snow, mud conditions on some offroads, including some pretty challenging and bumpy ones, when heading on a small trail, or the occasional passing on highways. You won't go racing with it, rock climbing or anything extreme, but it's a great car to get your family from point A to point B wherever you want to go, while saving a good amount on gas mileage and offering a massive extended range without having to refuel as often.
When road conditions get tricky such as in snow or mud, I turn from eco mode to regular or sport mode, and activate the trail mode with that as well. This leads the AWD to monitor the tires more frequently, and provides adequate spin where it needs to keep the car moving while combining the electric and CVT more often (whereas eco tries to avoid using CVT whenever possible).
It also comes with all the latest safety features that make it one of the most reliable and safe vehicles to drive around. Its size is big, although Toyota found a way to keep it lower profile, leading to very accurate road handling. It feels more like driving a sedan than a full size SUV at times.
On the highway, the adaptive cruise control with lane keeping feels like an amazing autopilot. It can technically keep centered without holding the wheel or pressing the gas at all, even during tight curves, but Toyota does ask you to keep your hands on the wheel every 20 seconds for safety reasons. The car will break all the way to a stop if needed, but it won't detect red lights when on cruise control.
However, I have found myself leaving the wheel, turning back, fetching a drink or a snack from the mid row, and returning to the wheel to enjoy whatever burger/sandwich I grabbed when I don't have too much traffic in front. Probably not legal, but that's how much I trust it.
I have zero regrets purchasing this vehicle, and can see myself keeping it for as long as it runs, or until I feel like I want to switch to something fully electric in the future. Currently, electric vehicles ranges vary pretty dramatically with weather conditions and charging times. With this hybrid, you get the best of both worlds. Regular refuel times, with extended range, lower emissions, and comfortable drive.
thanks for recording the CVT drone under acceleration. That alone might push me to the V6. Nice review as always.
Keep up the amazing work on these reviews! Out of all of the Car review videos, you give us the most information and the content is spectacular!
Kia has claimed 2 mpg more so far but Toyota has the smoothest & most refined hybrid system in the US auto market
Toyota is the leader of hybrid systems and reliability - I love both of my Hybrid Lexus’ I would never buy another brand.
KIA hybrid system is the worst.
Toyota is no doubt more reliable.
Long term? And Resale? Toyota is the way to go.
Great review. We just bought one and we love it
Sits in a family car, complains about it being boring.
Looking Amazing and Fabulous!!! Love your channel!!
Toyota still rules the hybrid market and this is another great offering, the cvt transmission notwithstanding. Some may be disappointed with the 4 banger but can't argue with 35+ mpg!
could consider the older 2019 highladner hybrid V6
Just drive it like you're suppose to and you won't hear it
I recently sold my 2013 Prius with 170,000 trouble free miles. It was my work car . I no longer drive 85 miles per day so I kept my Tacoma and sold the Prius. I loved it ! If they make a Tacoma prime in the future I'll be interested.
@Csab I have the same car in the same color. Got 36mpg all summer and 34.5mpg so far in the winter. Not driving like a grandpa, all i'm doing is not flooring it like an idiot.
Why in the world a 4 cylinder engine with something this big?
Thoroughly enjoyed your video. Good job.
I was waiting for the review
I love your honesty....and you work for Toyota. I always wanted to buy another Toyota but everytime I test drive one I was never impressed with interior looks and function. Will seriously consider the hybrid though
Excellent review!
This is a fantastic review! Thank you for helping me make up my mind!
Just bought Hybrid Limited and waiting for delivery. Hope Toyota has ironed out some of the issues that people report. Have a 2017 gas and am hoping for more power. Vehicle super
nice looking and luxurious interior.
Thankyou for this review
I love this vehicle and trim! Another great review. When I get tired of my SR5 Tundra I might trade up to this.
We are so happy with our HiHy.
My family got the 2020 highlander xle in Ruby Flare pearl. Got it 3-4 months ago, and it’s great 👍
y didnt u get the limited
@@randomrazr it was too much for our budget, but I really wanted it.
0:53 That jacket you have is nice 🔥
Great review hope you'll have one for Lexus 450hl AWD thanks!
Good Afternoon, This question is with regard to pickup truck....Can the 2021 Ford F-150 Platinum Version include features that are not included on the limited version of this particular truck? Which version do you prefer if you had to choose? I would like to be able to customize the truck of my choice and include what I want from both and still have the Platinum badge of it....Would you do the same thing if you were customizing your own truck? Thanks for the answers to all questions posed.
Been considering this model, specifically the Platinum trim. I wonder how this car would do in various snowy conditions.
Thanks for the review!
There is a video showing this model doing great in snow. Unlike some SUV's that aren't good in snow like the Tellluride/Palisade twins..Highlanders have always done great in it.
“35 mpg, 3-rows; AWD” could also describe the larger, more affordable Sienna.
Yeah
Imo if I were shopping between the two I’d take the sienna hands down unless I absolutely needed a panoramic roof, adaptive front lighting system, or the 12.3 in screen
People probably don’t need the size of the Sienna
@@ARB0204 people don’t need tight 3rd row space of Highlander, if you are gonna buy 3 row SUV, at least get one with decent 3rd row leg room, or else just get 2 row SUV.
Very true. But sadly, people in America buy SUV’s way more then minivans.
So right. Plus, this redesigned Highlander even looks like a minivan now.
Nobody uses teh third row with the second row all the way back. I'd like to see a review where 2nd and 3rd row has same spacing, because that's what you would do in real life.
Agreed! I am always looking at these videos showing people getting in the 3rd row with the 2nd row all the way back. Just like in the real world, if someone is in the back seat of a car, you would adjust the front seat accordingly!
Exactly what i say, these reviewers sometimes over hype things.
That’s the reason why I stop to buy this.
I had a 2018 se with 3rd row. Even to small for children. Useless.
@@Nostromo_1 you must be big foot and your kids little foots
that's the best blue i've ever seen on a car. amazing.
I know, right?! It's called Blueprint..and I'm getting one with a black interior. But this color usually has to be custom ordered because for some reason dealers don't order this color.
Very nice review, but one question. Does this model have "4-cylinder and 3 electric motors", or 2 electric motors? I saw 2 electric motors in a Car And Driver review.
I’m getting 36 in mixed driving. 20 inch rims. ECO mode is the difference. Otherwise I was getting around 32.
Owner of 2012 163k miles hybrid limited , 30mpg all say long!
That is the mileage this is getting on fuelly dot com currently.
@@normt430 oh wow , i just hate its a 4 cyl , i love my v6
I am averaging 42 MPG with 2020 Highlander hybrid 95 % city driving in eco mode.
@@dds2899 how do you drive it?
@@Alex-pu3ef I love the car! The most comfortable SUV I have ever driven. It’s not very fast, but you don’t buy a hybrid for speed.
love my 2015 toyota hylander 300 hp 6 cylinder ( same engine as Tacoma) . Not one problem other then the heat seat switch and vibration noise from exhaust heat shield .
.....hybrid version
Hello Sofyan, what would you recommend as a purchase - Toyota Highlander hybrid or Jeep Grand Cherokee?
i had a 2016 Tacoma and it did the same whistle from the passenger side when above
70 mph and they didn't fixed the problem on mine, but in the 2020 tacoma they solved the problem with putting diffusers under the passanger mirror. Air tunnels on the arch under the mirrors creating that annoying whistle, i was told the same thing by the dealers just turn on the music and you will be fine, thing is that i rarely have my radio on in my car. Shitty answer. Thats why we need to drop the dealerships and have direct contact with car manufacturers so they get thw problems directly from us consumers and the market is true to demand not on sfatistics put out from dealership base in their sales goal.
I agree. Corporate owned dealerships would be huge improvement over the way things are done now.
That Panoramic sunroof is beautiful. 😍😍😍
For those considering buying either the V6 or the Hybrid version, you have to consider that we are entering a paradigm shift from aggressive driving to a more Eco-friendly mode of driving. If you are in an Eco-friendly frame of mind, the hybrid model is definitely the way to go unless you plan to tow close to 5000 lbs. I think the hybrid with a 2.5 l gas engine combined with the electric motors, especially with AWD, will do the job , not as quietly but almost entirely compared to the V6. Remember, the engine basically roars mostly when attempting aggressive acceleration on highway entry ramps or on passing, otherwise, which is most of the driving, the vehicle will be quieter. It is a quiet vehicle in the first place. The Toyota Highlander Hybrid has a fantastic balance of what a Mid-size SUV should be in these times of climate change and how we can do our part for the environment and for ourselves.
Thanks for reading.
Lol is it global warming or climate change? Make up your minds so you can install socialism forcefully
Beatifull SUV 😍👍🏻
Nice review. The 3rd row seat is for kids apparently if a 5'7" guy is cramped.
you mentioned the wireless charger....What size phone fits in that? I also have a 12 Pro MAX and wonder if it will fit
please do a video on the 2021 TRD Camry, please......
Sofyan please start shooting in 4K. We need high res videos please. Long time subscriber here
Agree
No he doesn’t
I have highlander LE Hybrid 2020 and i got 625 miles range and 42.5 mpg the best fuel economic 3 row suv right know!
I have a 2021 XLE Highlander Hybrid and get 40-47 mpg in combined city/highway from May through October. Once it gets cold, my mileage drops to 40 mpg. Great vehicle.
This car uses the same trans-axle (eCVT) as the RAV4 prime and Sienna. The P810.
This is the one hybrid automobile that my wife and I will probably purchase. Toyota is a tried and proven company that has earned the test of time.
The pop-up rear window gave privacy. If needed to haul something long . The item would be sticking out on top thru the pop-up window instead of hanging down wards. It would need to be more strapped down
Can the 2nd row seats fully recline? 🤔 I was curious for random extended road trips with a friend or two, and the possibility of simple sleeping in the back 😅
I’ve been browsing around for hybrids, mostly for cruising and on water recreation stuffs (kayaks, paddleboards, etc).
Oh my God I love this car kudos Toyota
The door thunk is actually more solid and bank vault sounding on my wife's 2021 HH Plat awd than my 2012 GX460 or 2018 LX570 believe it or not
35 mpg is fantastic. "Most people are not going to drive it that aggressively."
Tesla Model Y tho.
The average on Fuelly dot com is 30 mpg right now.
@@foam27 Only if it's in warranty. Out of warranty maintenance and replacement parts are murder on your bank account.
I understand the move to the 4 cylinder hybrid, but I have the 2018 Highlander with the 3.5 litre engine. This v6 cruises at highway speeds and is quiet and does not appear to be working hard. But I get an average of 23.3 mpg in suburban and highway driving.
Damn when was this filmed must be nice with no snow
First here love the RAV4 and Highlander 💪😎👌
Make it rav4 hybrid and highlander hybrid. If it’s not hybrid, Santa Fe and palisade destroys both
@@bradleyscarreviews i can’t buy a santa fe for the life of me. I did buy a highlander and rav4 so those products I can vouch for are always excellent!
Has Toyota updated the battery to lithium-ion for the 2021 model? Just as Lexus updated the ES300h from nickel hydride to lithium-ion last year. Wish Toyota would develop a PHEV Highlander just like the RAV4 Prime to compete with the upcoming Santa Fe and Sorento PHEVs.
Still waiting if Toyota will
Make a Toyota Highlander XSE Hybrid
I wish the cup holder between the 2nd row seats was removable. Agree with you, for us, it made more sense to go with the hybrid just for the fuel economy. Thanks for making the video.
Hello Sofyan. I have a great question. Do you have time to read all the comments on all of your videos?
I have a 2020 Platinum Hybrid and I consistently get 38+ here in Florida with the AC on! This SUV really sips of you're not a leadfoot. I love it. Full disclosure though, the engine noise in the cabin is on the louder side but it's not terrible and the Bose system makes up for it.
You hearing any drive side wind whistling noises?
You mean JBL sound system?
I honestly think it looks really good. It is the best gen in terms of looks.
Agreed. That styling was made to last at least a decade. Unlike the crap coming out of Hyundai for example.
@@Nightbird. I can't believe that he thinks this car is not beautiful.
I just test drove the new hybrid this past weekend. I currently have the 2008 Highlander Hybrid Limited. The new 2.5L I4 Hybrid has noticeably less power and more engine vibration than the 3.3L V6 Hybrid. In the Platinum version the second row is only offered in the captains chair configuration, and the cup holders between the second row chairs make it inconvenient for a child to walk to the back between the chairs. If you have a child seat you won't be able to put it in the center spot and if you put it in the captain chair you won't be able to fold it forward to allow ingress to the third row. Also the seats are firmer and less comfortable. I was really hoping for more overall refinement but that was not the case. The third row seat is thinly cushioned, and is more of a timeout chair.
Also, I really don't get why you need to have Sport/Normal/Eco mode for a CVT transmission. The fake "steps" in the transmission negates the efficiency benefit of a CVT.
For those buying into the 29 to 35+ mpg you'll be disappointed. The batteries will degrade over time and get even worse in fuel economy. If you spreadsheet out the fuel cost assume you lose about 1 mpg every 2 years.
The hybrid will make up it's premium in a couple of years, definitely before the battery degrades. Even when it degrades you'll still get better fuel economy of the gas version. Only reason for gas version is when you need to haul a lot of people or tow. There hybrid makes it a lot more economical for people who may drive to work alone on weekdays but need to haul family around during weekends. Instead of living with a smaller compact crossover to save on gas during weekday and have family feel crammed during the weekend, you can get better fuel economy than an all gas compact and fit everyone during the weekend.
If you are single, you aren't in the market for the highlander anyways, so you can go for something more performance oriented.
So IMO for the targeted consumer, until bev are mainstream, the hybrid highlander actually makes sense!
The battery degradation shouldn't effect MPG, unless you are fully depleting the battery every time the battery engages for hybrid mode (which is highly unlikely). Even then, a 5 to 10% drop in battery performance would be mostly negligible in how it effects overall MPG. The biggest gains/benefits for hybrid (or any battery vehicle) is in city driving and starting acceleration. Once you are on the freeway the gas engine is nearly as efficient as battery and barely any battery power will be needed to maintain great MPG at highway speeds (within reason, not like 75+, but maybe 60mph+).
Bet you didn't consider gas going north of $6 when you expected the hybrid to not be worth it.
Another excellent review. Thanks Sofyan.
That's excellent for my work-Uber.
A $51,000 car to drive Uber? That doesn't seem like the best idea imho.
Bro, how’s on the highway 🛣 with those 4cylinder?
Basic math breakdown in savings to help you decide which is better.
If you drive 14k miles a year at 2.50 a gallon of gas. The difference in gas is about 350-400 dollars a year. You would need to own the car for 3 years before earning the price difference. I went to purchase one and had the dealer write up their best offer for both, most dealers mark down the hybrid more than its full gas counterpart % wise. I was able to get the 2021 Highlander Plat hybrid with same options to 45950, where the gas 44900.
That however is just for gas in savings, where it also saves on OIL CHANGES, and BRAKES over the full gas version. Other things to take in count, on average a hybrid will need brake pads 1/2 to 1/3 the amount of a gas car due to regenerative braking. Along with oil changes, most full gas are 5k full synthetic, where hybrids are typically 7500-10000.
If you are a hard breaker I would suggest getting any hybrid... I went from 30k miles to 80-100k per pads... Went 150k miles on my 2012 prius before pads... The dealer replaced them on trade they still had over 5mm on them. I had a 2009 kia that ate pads every 30k prior. Car hard just over 150k miles also, 3 sets of rotors(2 front 1 rear) and 5 pad changes, total cost was over 3k in brakes alone of the 3 years of ownership. I have a 2017 KIA Optima hybrid currently, worse mistake going from a 2015 pruis to this, sure brakes are still good at 90k, but 2 major engine malfunctions, 1 where the engine had to be swapped, and 2 where I lost total RPM going 80mph in rush hour on a 6 lane highway... Scariest moment ever driving in my life and I DRIVE A TON... I will never buy another kia/hyundai again after how they treated me as a customer and build quality of the cars. Not to mention, every toyota i traded in had over 100k miles and i still got top dollar, I went to trade this POS in, noone will even give me 1/4 of what i paid... The devalue of kia/hyundai is trash.
Sorry for your lost.
Toyota invented and perfected hybrids, no surprises here, great vid!
Kia Sorento hybrid is the most fuel efficient
@kev j hahaha so shallow
@kev j they aren’t junk. They have high quality materials, lots of tech and luxury, and they have new engines which are way more reliable than the old ones that were stalling and catching on fire. Come from the past into the future badge snob.
@kev j not so quick to judge without having all the numbers and experience. Why don't you go out test drive the Sorento Xline and Highlander Platinum? Your comment can be more valid.
Honda actually had the first hybrid with the insight
14:10 - I know, right?!? Purchased a 2020 Platinum AWD a few months back and that is something that I noticed!! The wind noise starts to become noticeable with the stereo down at around 50mph. Gets very noticeable and yes, even up to a "whistle" around 75mph. What gives, Toyota?!? Hopefully with you saying something, they may address the issue!!
Have you looked into getting the whistling noise eliminated?
Lovely car!
Your shirt goes with the interior.
The key to get the max mpg off take off is to be in EV mode until around 35-40 when the gas engine turns on, then press the pedal to get you up to speed quickly, then feather the gas pedal to maintain speed. I can tell the reviewer has a lead foot for sure.
He complains he is not getting anywhere close to the EPA figures then proceeds to mash the throttle and spin the wheels from a stop.
I absolutely hate how these car companies don't give an option for bench seat in highest trim. Have they considered people need bench seat since they wanna haul more people
12:09 why is there a “198” sticker on the dome light? I was watching another review elsewhere and that sticker shows up again...
Great review! Now considering a hybrid, but not sure even what that is exactly? Electric plug in option? (you dont need to waste your time explaining it, I'll google!! LOL) Sorry, not a car person obviously! Also, does the other trim packages offer the bench seat for 2nd row as option? We will need occasional 8 person seating when family visits. The ONLY reason I'm looking for 3 row seating, is the 8 person option. If this isnt an option with this SUV, will go with the Kia 3 row. Thanks so much for helping with this seat information!!
Hello. I just saw one hybrid at a dealership and been curious about it.. what info didn’t you find? Did you ended up getting one of this vehicles? Do they have an electric plug? 😂😂
Are you using a new camera? The quality seems a bit off compared to your usual videos.
It is a bit off even in 1080p... He had this (not noticing it in this one) bad habit of not focusing the camera when he does the "selfie-style" reviews. Watch the recent Volvo one - his camera is so out of focus it makes me feel like I need better glasses...
There are a numbers of owners of this model reported fuel tank issue. They can only filled up around 12.5~13.5 gallons from empty while its fuel tank is 17.1 gallons capacity. Their range is also shorten to around 450 or less in a full tank of gas compare to the 615 miles range Toyota claim. These owners also complain that the dealerships don't think that's the problem and can't fix it. They also contacted Toyota but unable to find satisfactory solutions.
Guys, is there any way to find out how much gas *TOTAL* my 2021 Highlander used since it's manufacturing date? Is there such an indicator anywhere?
Like odometer shows me the total distance in miles, is there *an indicator of total number of gallons of gas consumed by the vehicle* ?
Maybe I'm missing it in the owner's manual?
Fall morning?
Its a platinum and it has a cvt. And it can only tow 3500 lbs. The pathfinder can tow 6000.
In snow areas.. I want more clearance than the Sienna.
... Will the Highlander hybrid drivetrain last 200k plus miles like the 6 cylinder ?
Toyota’s hybrids have proven over and over for 2 decades that they are very reliable.
I think the reliability concern people have with hybrids is the cost of the hybrid battery replacement when time comes
This has been my most favourite car in my life.....
🤦♂️
Didn't drive it in or talk about EV mode performance and range?
Hi Redline - thanks for your review
Does this new Highlander have to capacity to drive soley on EV mode for more than 30-50 klms at normal speeds ,similar to the RAV4 Prime? Does it have extra battery pack size than the standard RAV4 Hybrid?
No and No
I honestly really like the looks of the highlander, looks like a budget Range Rover sport shape wise in my opinion
Better than the Honda Pilot.
@@asdfghjqwertyu1858 by far
Even the palisade and telluride are far better than the pilot
@Joseph Payton yep look closely the side of the highlander in my opinion has the same silhouette as the Range Rover sport or the velar
I think you might need to made an eye-doctor appointment. This redesign makes it look like a minivan.
@@NovaResource you think this looks like a minivan? Then take a look at the Honda Pilot
Why does it make that rubbing sound when you stop gassing it? Is it as loud in real life as it is in the video
Can someone give me a straight answer.. does 2021 Highlander Hybrid Platinum comes with power folding side mirrors? I’ve looked at a number of videos and none of them mention this info. It’s kind of important in a vehicle imho. Especially with this price tag.
I bought one a week ago. It does not.
If it had a half decent 3rd row I would jump on it. MDX is a better alternative
Hoping for the 2024/2025 4Runner TRD Prime 🤞
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is this the blueprint color?
Toyota and other auto makers need to make the apple CarPlay and android auto Standar on ALL the vehicles that come with wireless charging station.
This chargers is useless if you want to use those features as you have to plug your phone. It takes nothing but a software upgrade as the hardware is already in the vehicles. Come on Toyota make it happen
If you mean wireless CarPlay or android auto Toyota doesn’t do that
9:55 i can feel the pain there
There definitely doing good in sales in my area.. There everywhere and no gender discrimination here but seeing mainly middle age females driving them. Might be there Target.
Best review of the Highlander hybrid so far, as always, Redline is the best TH-cam car channel
can the rear seats be removed?
Cool but why not PHEV??? where's the 18kWH battery?
Neither the Highlander Hybrid or Siena Hybrid get the EPA mpg numbers according to Fuelly. Thats disappointing
Size was and is my most concerning issue with the Highlander - it's noticeably smaller than the other vehicles in the class, and the 3rd row is very cramped. I'd love to see Toyota stretch it out 2 or 3 inches and put all that extra space in the 3rd row.
Sequoia
@@paulorr9262 The Sequoia is not in the same class as the Highlander or its contemporaries.
@@seaneppel7465 the point is, if you want a bigger ride you will need to move up to the Sequoia.
@@paulorr9262 Only if you're set on sticking with a Toyota. If you're ok moving to another brand, there's plenty of options within the same class (3 row unibody SUV) which offer more space, and that's the point of my original comment. The 3 row unibody SUV class of vehicles offer a great mix of space, utility, and economy. Moving to a larger body on frame SUV like the Sequoia means a potentially rougher ride and significantly worse fuel economy. The 3rd row in the highlander is seriously cramped, while others in the class offer adequate space.
"In my time with the car, I didn't get near 35mpg" [immediately slams gas and peels wheels] lol
I test drove the Highlander XSE. The interior is high quality and it drove fine. I just couldn't get past the wind noise on the highway and the cramped 3rd row. I ended up purchasing the Telluride EX.
How about simply slide the seats forward? Their not fixed in place, in terms of road noise is fine i have the same one in red and love it, i have sit people back there that are 5.10 and find it roomy enough, just simply give them room by sliding the seats. Bad move those things depreciate like a rock and not reliable most of their models are on recalls for catching on fire or a bad fuel pump, the quality is just not there on kia, bad gas mileage as well.
@@luigynkaren062011 I agree that Toyota quality might be better(I also own Lexus products) but even with sliding the second row forward, the Highlander isnt as roomy as the Telluride. My Telluride has just as much person carrying space as my 2007 Suburban minus the cargo area. Toyota knows that they dropped the ball on the Highlander. There are rumors of them releasing a Highlander L with a longer wheel base to accommodate a roomier 3rd row.
I have an 06 Highlander Limited Hybrid and I get about 25 to 35 mpg depending on my week. Usually I fill up a week and a half in between. It has the FWD 3.3L with a 2 speed eCVT and the nickel battery
That's amazing! How many miles are on it and have you had to replace the battery yet? Because battery replacement is the #1 concern of prospective buyers.
@@Nightbird. I have about 148000 on it. I haven’t had to replace the battery just yet and I know it’s going to be very costly. I did just have to replace the ABS module which cost me over $1700 to replace because the part along was $1300
@@germineduhon51 Thanks for the info. 2006 seems to be a good manufacturing year for Asian cars. I have an 06 Hyundai Sonata I inherited and it's been the most reliable car I have ever had. I'm used to Lincoln's and Mercedes Benz with high maintenance costs so the Sonata's low ownership cost has been a welcome surprise. I was thinking of getting the Hyundai Palisade because of my good experience with my Sonata..but I keep forgetting my Sonata is super low tech..unlike all the electronic stuff in the Palisade that is unproven..and people are now complaining about things going wrong with the Palisade electronics and there is even a class action lawsuit against Hyundai over Palisade build quality. So that's why I'm thinking of the Highlander instead since it has a much better reliability record from owners like you. And I wouldn't be surprised if your battery lasts you 200k-400k miles..as many Prius taxi/uber/lyft drivers are saying it has lasted them that long.
@@Nightbird. I also have a 2000 Avalon with 200k on the odo and it runs beautifully. It doesn’t show its age for a 21 year old car along with still being powerful. When I got the Highlander, I was very hesitant but I’ve always loved this truck. The nickel hydride battery is what I’m afraid of but I’ve read people who have a Prius or Highlander of the same year model that say that have close to 300K I’ve always love Toyota’s low cost ownership and brilliant reliability. I’ve been buying nothing but Toyota’s for the last 10 years
@@germineduhon51 I really like your Avalon model. I was actually first interested in getting a new 2021 Avalon Hybrid..but for some reason Toyota did not put their latest Safety Sense 2.5+ in it..only in the 2021 Camry, RAV4 and Highlander. And I was told by my Toyota dealer that Toyota wouldn't simply update my model to the latest safety sense..I would have to purchase a 2022 Avalon to get that. So that's when I started thinking about the Highlander. Especially since people keep saying it has the same level of quality as Lexus..and even looks better interior wise to me than what Lexus offers. I also really dislike that touch key pad Lexus forces users to use right now and really like how the Highlanders controls are easy and out in the open without having to go into menu after menu to find. I really don't want to spend $45k on a vehicle right now..but I really need those safety features due to living in an area filled with idiot drivers who are texting while driving and almost crashing into me on a monthly basis. Thanks for letting me know the Toyota reputation for quality is for real!