Probably it's unusual comment on this channel, but thank you. I'm improving my English listening skills from your videos. You have quite clear pronunciation. I like videos about hybrid cars. This is technically interesting and a good solution in general for those countries where electric-cars infrastructure is not yet good enough but people has ability already decrease pollution and fuel consumption. Also, they seem became much more reliable in past few years.

@---rg1gb

4 жыл бұрын

Learn however you can! Best

@Molecan

4 жыл бұрын

Your writing is great for a non-native speaker! Keep practicing! English grammar is difficult but your statement is 100% readable and understandable.

@landshass2849

3 жыл бұрын

I improved my English by listening to NPR (National Public Radio).

I so appreciate your great reports and attention to details. I can't believe I'd never noticed your Maui Jim's after all these years of watching. There is nothing, and I mean nothing like the best quality tools for the job. Thanks again for all you do!

Thank you! Best review of Toyota Highlander, without water.

Thanks Alex, very detail and honest review. Best car review channel ever!!!

Quick note: The Platinum hybrid model (AWD-e) has a "trail mode" button that tells the electronic rear motors to supply more power for increased traction when needed.

7:20 - Alex, you nailed it on the battery difference explanation. Lithium ION isn't necessarily an upgrade.

@rightlanehog3151

4 жыл бұрын

Agreed.

@DiscoFang

3 жыл бұрын

Except skip forward a year and we now know with RAV4 Prime that the lithium-ION allows not only much higher power density for weight and size but also, what we didn't know, power output from the exact same drive motors. The rate of discharge (amps) is much higher.

@James-il3tq

3 жыл бұрын

@@DiscoFang Increase power output is from larger battery capacity, not because its lithium. Lithium is more compact and lighter but also worse longevity in cold/hot temperatures.

@DiscoFang

3 жыл бұрын

@@James-il3tq Watch Alex’s Rav4 Prime video. He explains that the lithium battery allows higher current output than the nickle metal hybride which means the same motor can produce higher power.

@DiscoFang

3 жыл бұрын

@@James-il3tq To relate it to an ICE vehicle- Battery capacity is the “size of the fuel tank”, discharge current is the “size of the fuel pump”.

Looking to replace our 2001 Highlander (120K miles) with a new hybrid due to Toyota reliability and crazy MPG! i enjoy how thorough your car reviews are.

Alex you still the best on this segment nobody does it like you thank you sir you know what are you talking about the battery 👍👍👍thankz for great job as always 👌👌👌👌

@rightlanehog3151

4 жыл бұрын

Alex rules.

Thanks Alex for another great and very informative review

35 mpg combined is INSANE!

@heiden2413

4 жыл бұрын

efwrt5t54676766 i wouldnt trust the numbers they advertised lol

@heiden2413

4 жыл бұрын

RDV V hybrid gives u decent numbers but the gas engines all gave me about 10-13 below advertised

@MegaDobieDog

4 жыл бұрын

@@heiden2413 ever heard the phrase "it's not what you drive it's how u drive it" before?

@aliciabrown342

4 жыл бұрын

It does get this mpg

@ennkay726

4 жыл бұрын

I have a 2019 Prius and total mpg with 8756 miles is 49.6 mpg and some of the driving has been a very inefficient over 85 mph. It all depends on how conservative you drive these hybrids.

Great video. Just found your channel. I’m anxiously awaiting the 2020 model to arrive on a lot near me to test drive.

Major kudos for taking the time to shoot and edit completely separate videos of the hybrid and non-hybrid version, even though a lot of the content was the same. I have been waiting for the 2020 Hybrid for several months now, since I am in the market for a new vehicle and this has been one I have been watching. However, the price increase, the extremely low 2nd-row bench roof (I don't want captain's chairs), and value compared to the competition is turning me off. Your videos have been invaluable. Thanks!

Cool meeting you this morning! It’s a small world.

Great review Alex.

Good review Alex. Want to see your review of this vehicle on your home turf!

Alex is one of the best on KZread.

@tombomombodombo

3 жыл бұрын

I'm the best

The Mitsubishi outlander PHEV also have a 1500 watt outlet on the cargo area(I'm in love with that feature), but I think this Toyota is a more non compromise car overall

this highlander looks awesome

Hi Alex, any thoughts on engine drone at highway speeds (75-80 mph)? I'm worried the four cylinder will be spinning its head off (and drinking gas) to maintain that speed with a full load of passengers and cargo and won't have much in reserve for passing.

any idea when they roll out the plug-in version?

Anybody else catch the little "OK" at the end?

@JohnDangcilGeekWere

4 жыл бұрын

OK

Thank you Alex for answering the concerns I have, that 4 cylinder engine, I always feel this new highlander doesn’t have enough power under the hood

Alex is awesome.

Thx for the video! Hope we will have this in Europe...

@Mgoblagulkablong

4 жыл бұрын

We won't because the EU hates Toyota competition and taxes conventional hybrids completely differently / much higher than MUCH less efficient plug-in hybrids. Maybe Toyota will add a plug-in hybrid that is compatible with EU protectionist laws...

As always thank you Alex for this great review . I saw it 3 times already and I am really considering trading My Toyota 4Runner for one of these

@benc.5863

4 жыл бұрын

Aaa Aaaa I’d never trade a 4Runner for a Highlander, 4Runners are way cooler and they even though they use an old setup, it’s proven and reliable

@jiayaw

2 жыл бұрын

@@benc.5863 I think if one always go offroading the 4 runner is a no brainer but if not this highlander would be a good alternative with better girl economy and more car like handling

kudos to toyota, they did a great job with this highlander, although i do wish the third row was a bit bigger

@lollymanna

4 жыл бұрын

Bigger third row means lower mpg. Subaru ascent is huge but gets 23 mpg. It all depends on what,s important to the individual. Pick your poison. And not many people need those huge three row CUV,s as families are getting smaller. If you need something bigger, get a minivan like the Toyota sienna.

Awesome review!!!

It is remarkable how much better-looking this new generation is compared to the previous.

I scour the interwebs daily for any news about the Sienna

@rightlanehog3151

4 жыл бұрын

Give it another month or two.

What's Up with that Big Hump on the Roof right above the middle of the 2nd Row?

What’s the spare tire situation?

Any chance you could do a driving review with more people aboard? I'd like to hear your opinion on the 4 cylinder engine performance

Interesting. Good car. Now I am not sure what car to buy, this Highlander, or Mazda CX-9....

Great video. 👍👍

The most impressive feature? The water bottles with the Highlander logo on them. 😁

So there is no more 6 cylinder hybrids in 2020 model anymore ?

Totally into the brown interior.

I just bought one and the main reason was the fuel economy! Thanks for going 4 cyl Toyota!

@tjk9263

4 жыл бұрын

Im all for fuel economy but if i did buy a Highlander I'd get the V6 engine.

@godtiermedic

4 жыл бұрын

It has more torque than a v6 due to the electric part of the hybrid motor

@lollymanna

3 жыл бұрын

@@tjk9263 If you get the v6, then you are not for fuel economy. Just saying.

Hi, why it doesn't have the trail mode on your test model ?

Thank you for discussing the difference between 7 and 8 seat 3rd row access

As a part time rideshare driver I would choose a Sienna version of this Highlander. In lieu of that currently unavailable option, however, the hybrid highlander will probably be my next vehicle. The Sienna for all of its space,AWD, just consumes too much fuel. The 36 mpg, 10 yr 150 mile warranty is a real seller.

I would like to know how it handles climbing long hills or driving in the mountains. Will it slow down significantly depending on the grade of the hill? Do the electric motors assist in the braking when going down a long or steep hill? I drive a Honda Pilot which I like a lot. The Toyota Hylander Hybrid would increase my present gas mileage by 50%. I live in Ohio and have only used the 4 wheel drive maybe twice in four years. So maybe the front wheel drive only would be my best bet price wise. Thanks for an informative video review!

@rightlanehog3151

4 жыл бұрын

You asked great questions but these new Highlander Hybrids won't be available for purchase or longer term testing until late Winter. These reviews posted on KZread are all based on one day's driving in Texas in ideal conditions. In Ohio I would definitely pay the small extra charge for the AWD system. AWD will help in inclement weather and towing. We will see how long it takes for Honda to come out with their own Hybrid Pilot as the Hybrid CR-V is already on the way. The new RAV4 Hybrid has been so popular that buyers have often had to wait months to get one. I suspect something similar will happen with the Highlander Hybrid as 35-36 mpg is a fantastic achievement in this class of vehicle.

Thanks for this.

I have a 2018 Highlander and am not impressed with how it drives. Seemed fine on the test drive, but there is quite a bit of pitch and dive during acceleration and braking. I'm hoping the 2020 drives better. I noticed in the Platinum that you do not have physical buttons for the rear auto climate control. Is that different on the XLE?

@naveenthemachine

4 жыл бұрын

MacMichael Henson-Rogers yes it’s different. The climate control setup is different between the 12.3in screen models and the 8in screen models

How about this vs the Infiniti QX60 hybrid?

Alex- The type of guy to “interact with the cargo” 😆

@davidwebster2616

4 жыл бұрын

Save for Doug DeMuro please

is spare tie available?

Well, the front end does look better than most Toyotas. Is that CVT? I keep watching...

I have been waiting for this review. I'm probably replacing my MDX with the HiHyAwd.

@squidproquo2241

4 жыл бұрын

You should replace yourself with a BS Eu

Nice color

At 2:54, They should have made the trunk a bit bigger by extending the roof line to the end of the rear spoiler. Great car by the way, I drive an older model.

Wonder how much money to replace battery. Also the bench is not available on the plantinum?

Hoping the 2021 Toyota Sienna is offered in a hybrid. Next generation Sienna should be based on TNGA platform also. Looking for a true 3 row family hauler.

@rightlanehog3151

4 жыл бұрын

The whole world should find out in late winter or early spring.

thanks

35 mpg is much better than the Ford Explorer's hybrid at 25-mpg (not to mention $10,000 cheaper than ford). Great review Mr. Alex! Keep up the good work.

@rightlanehog3151

4 жыл бұрын

Yes.

@normt430

3 жыл бұрын

@@rightlanehog3151 Ford Explorer Hybrid hauls more and higher towing rating. With discounting the Ford will be less.

Everything you said about NiMH batteries is true, but the real reason is almost certainly just the supply chain. Toyota uses a lot of batteries! NiMH is perfectly fine for hybrids mainly because of shallow discharge cycles. Minimal benefit for Lithium so they might as well use the batteries they have.

@rightlanehog3151

4 жыл бұрын

Agreed.

@mipmipmipmipmip

4 жыл бұрын

It's good cost / benefit thinking

@damonlee226

4 жыл бұрын

@@mipmipmipmipmip Plus Toyota was the first hybrid king engineers...and I would buy a hybrid now more than an EV. Because of Toyota's long standing hybrid tech. Plus Toyotas are the most reliable of all cars.

@datnguyen1615

4 жыл бұрын

you absolutely right about NickleMH battery. Plus in order to keep long life of battery, the battery must not lower than 50-30% charge and NiMH battery recharge quicker than Lithium. With these elements combine with hybrid is perfect. As a result, Toyota increase manufactory battery warranty is up to 150K miles. Toyota has been R&D and practical world on hybrid more than 22 years. Can not wait RAV4 Prime

@julianschmidt4905

4 жыл бұрын

Joseph G Also Toyota will never get any troubles without supply chain regarding Tesla and there crazy plans for the future. Eletric bike manufacturers have problems getting Panasonic batteries. Ok. Tesla switched to new li ion models. BUT the demand is still active.

Next time you test this Hybrid, put eight (8) real people in those seats and drive them around for a while. I would like to hear what the acceleration is, and how comfortable they are; especially in what is know are the "third row" with three (3) seats!

@dougwmtn58

4 жыл бұрын

Yep. Or in my case, put 4 adults a bunch of stuff in the back and drive up a long steep hill (i.e. west side of Tombstone pass in Oregon). I have a 17 Hybrid & it's a hurting puppy in this scenario. I know this is an exception for most instances.

@roberteckart7419

4 жыл бұрын

@@dougwmtn58 I can't imagine any adult wanting to, or having to sit in the third row of many of the new three row SUV's. How does this Highlander Hybrid handle the weight. The power of my 3.5L V6 Sienna is strained when I put 4 adults and a weeks worth of luggage in. Come on Alex, test this!

@AAutoBuyersGuide

4 жыл бұрын

When we test it we hopefully will be towing...

@rightlanehog3151

4 жыл бұрын

@@AAutoBuyersGuide Speaking of towing, when do the RAV4 tow test videos get posted?

@xhuynh23

4 жыл бұрын

Alex on Autos - More realistic usage would be load it with passengers & their luggage since most peoples do not tow often. How about test both separately? Full of passengers actually happens quite often, especially with the average all family members (2 or 3 adults + 2 kids). No one has done this test yet & I’m sure most people in the market for this Highlander would buy this for all family usage.

They should put the new plugin setup like Rav4 Prime for this big car. 39 miles on pure EV is great for around town and daily commute.

Is this all wheel drive? Whats 0-60mile speed?

Where have the ratings gone?

I like the hybrid concept but with the upcoming RAV4 Prime PHEV, that seems to be the way to go. I would love to see a Highlander Hybrid PHEV even if only 30 miles electric range. Talk about grabbing the market by the balls.

@damonlee226

4 жыл бұрын

2.5 liter displacement of the 4 cylinder hybrid has to be fully functional...as Toyota surely tested the hell out of the towing capability, and electric power is always a huge power supplement to any 4 cylinder.

@gondorian1006

4 жыл бұрын

Toyota needs to prime all the things. Especially the highlander or Sienna.

@James-il3tq

4 жыл бұрын

Curious what the additional cost of RAV4 Prime over hybrid model will be. I'd guess $3000-$4000

@henryhonda8408

4 жыл бұрын

We won't know that for sure until it's available at the dealerships. Hopefully next month or very early in the new year.

I know that road. Goes past my subdivision. 19:37. Going to be looking at a hybrid Rav4, Highlander, or Sienna for next car.

Which hybrid trim can be equipped with 360 camera?

@naveenthemachine

4 жыл бұрын

abghere the models with the 12.3 in screen. On the limited trim the 360 cam is bundled with the 12.3 in screen package. That combo is standard on the platinum trim

Alex, #Hybrid has to be the way to go. The MPG is simply out-STAND-ing for a CUV this size. Unless you are in the small minority that routinely tows 5,000 lbs with your Highlander, the 35-36 mpg and more than ample 3,500 lbs tow rating make the Hybrid decision easy. As a bonus it is, "Quieter and more refined than the V6 it replaced." Choose the reasonably priced LE AWD and Bob's your uncle.😁

@nc3826

4 жыл бұрын

But why not add a turbocharger so the Hybrid could have a 5,000 lb. towing capacity too? As was pointed out in this is post for overall efficiency, the Pacifica Hybrid is the better choice...

@rightlanehog3151

4 жыл бұрын

@@nc3826 Maybe Peugeot can bring FCA products up to Toyota levels of reliability, maybe not.

@damonlee226

4 жыл бұрын

@@rightlanehog3151 Do u mean PSA? Peugeot and Renault. I luv the their cars, they look great, and will do better than last time.

@damonlee226

4 жыл бұрын

@@rightlanehog3151 sorry i did not know the merger was in talks. On October 31, 2019 Groupe PSA announced intent to merge with Fiat Chrysler Automobiles. The merger would be on a 50-50 all stock basis. On 18 December, 2019 FCA and PSA announced that they had agreed to the terms of a binding $50 billion merger.--wikipedia

@nc3826

4 жыл бұрын

@@rightlanehog3151 The rumors a few yrs ago over the merger made me laugh. Since PSA seemed just as leaderless as FCA. But since PSA bought Opel and Vauxhalle. They seemed to have had a complete change in there management style. And their car line up. But I still don't know how reliable PSA cars are, but they will bring far more interesting vehicles to FCA. BTW my Hyundai was just as reliable as my Toyota, so its isn't the only maker of reliable vehicles anymore.

Love Toyota Hybrids, they are the best family cars you can buy - I have the Rav 4 Hybrid (2016) -the new model is even nicer. With the new category of all weather tires (not as good as snows in winter but much better than all seasons), it destroyed the massive Feb Seattle snow storm, which was deep and our roads are hilly. Incredible efficiency (easy 32 plus mpg) and solid acceleration. Top notch reliability and durability. Two minor cons 1) On long steep mountain passes, the car is slow. It's because the battery depletes and the engine now has to pull the car up a grade AND recharge the battery. It's a scenario I come across once every 2 years. This is NOT an issue on Mt passes like Snoqualmine, but super steep ones like Highway 20. 2) Aggressive traction control cuts power if car is spinning all wheels on ice. This happens if at least both front and one rear wheel is on ice/has no traction, anything better and it will pull through - if you find yourself in this situation its really time for studded/ice optimized tires.

@rightlanehog3151

4 жыл бұрын

I suspect those all weather tires seriously impact fuel economy in the Spring/Summer/Fall.

@sunnyvalentino

4 жыл бұрын

@@rightlanehog3151 I thought it would but surprisingly no - I would say a 1mpg (max 2mpg) hit. I'm still averaging above 30 mph, ranging from 30-39mpg across highway and city.

How many gallons is the gas tank

Sienna Hybrid with eAWD 👍

@rightlanehog3151

4 жыл бұрын

Just say yes.

@MegaDobieDog

4 жыл бұрын

@T R Not sure about the eAWD but hybrid Sienna is comming. I just wish we had those in Europe.

Great review Alex. The AWD will be a big seller in the Northeast USA. The question will be for people will be a Subaru vs this Toyota. With the MPG this will win big.

@rightlanehog3151

4 жыл бұрын

True.

@naveenthemachine

4 жыл бұрын

And Toyota reliability will also win with the Highlander. Even though it looks like a Subaru it’s not a real Subaru. It’s still an authentic Toyota product

Luv the multi cam views and analysis 👍

Hope it is made better than RAV4 hybrid which has fuel tank issues.

Verifying an electric motor in the rear, this is good to know next time I buy an all-wheel-drive vehicle. I am driving gas engines right now, my only issue with the 2020 Toyota Highlander is the glass on the hatch needs to pop open.

Alex, question: I know the V6 torque vectoring AWD is probaly a better system versus the hybrid e-AWD system. However, I'm not looking for an off-roading vehicle and I just want AWD because I live in the NE. So, I'm thinking going with the Hybrid system and snow tires should get me through most snow scenerios. Handling, did you notice a significant difference between the e-AWD versus the torque vectoring AWD in the V6?

@rightlanehog3151

4 жыл бұрын

Buy a set of Michelin X-Ice winter tires for your AWD Hybrid and you will be fine.

@alaind831

4 жыл бұрын

yeah snow tires make a much bigger difference than AWL (I have both on my 07 MDX which I swap during winter). But in California they require AWD or chain when you go to the snow... car industry has been pushing AWD as for safety but that does nothing for stopping or cornering. Check videos online of rear wheel overpowered cars with snow tires vs 4wd (alas summer tire) going up an icy hill and it's not even close...tires matter much more.

Pacifica hybrid does not have 8 seats?

Let the Highlander/Palisade/Telluride comparisons begin in the mags

@brodiwheeler7583

4 жыл бұрын

The Future Is Here What’s a mag?

@bitkahuna

4 жыл бұрын

@@brodiwheeler7583 not the future

@rollingpunjab

4 жыл бұрын

If its hybrid then toyota highlander would win only and only because of mpg and nothing else. If its normal gasoline models...highlander 2020 doesnt stand even 1% chance in front of palisade/ telluride

@joecromie7844

4 жыл бұрын

@@rollingpunjabTotally agree, if the Palisade and Telluride would get a hybrid, even if it got a few miles less per gallon than the new Hybrid Highlander, even more people might just ship on Toyota and grab these vehicles that offer space, seating and extra safety tech that even this new Highlander doesn't have. Toyota is known for reliability and well deserved, but Subaru, Kia and Hyundai are moving up quickly and they are developing very loyal customers bases of their own.

When you gonna so the 21 model

Yes the front does remind me of the Subaru Forester

@damonlee226

4 жыл бұрын

well Toyota is now embedded with Subaru and BMW now..which is strange, but Toyota going back , even was mixing with Chevy/Geo.! Toyota and many others diversify as the global market makes it an OK business deal for such a big company.

@ferniesings5618

4 жыл бұрын

Toyota is a part owner now of Subaru Motors. Toyota Motor Credit Company is the in-house financing company for Subaru dealers in the U.S. unless a local credit union bank made a deal to finance a customer too.

@joecromie7844

4 жыл бұрын

It reminds me of the old 2014 Highlander, a look we prefer. Still don't care for the crushed in rear-end side panels

I wish Kia or Hyundai release A Hybrid version of Telluride or Pallisade Soon!

@ccie.master

4 жыл бұрын

@Daniel Hernandez I totally agree

@ferencvad8251

4 жыл бұрын

Yes because the only purchase reason is mpg and reliability.... other than that it has cheap interior and it’s ugly as f...!!

@brettoberry3586

4 жыл бұрын

@Daniel Hernandez Toyota is KING of Hybrid technology by a huge margin... Kia and Hyundai have made significant strides to close the gap in quality, but a Toyota will have a better resale value directly DUE to reliability. Toyota corporation builds the most reliable vehicles in the world and that won't change anytime soon. This Highlander is a game changer for the industry and it will be several years before the competition can catch up. “Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery that mediocrity can pay to greatness.” ― Oscar Wilde

@lollymanna

4 жыл бұрын

A Hyundai telluride hybrid would suck. Remember the Hyundai fuel efficiency scandal. A hyundai telluride hybrid would also be much smaller than the highlander hybrid to achieve anywhere the same mpg numbers. There is a reason why other companies are shying away from creating hybrids in the 3 row cuv segment and are instead going for size and horsepower. They simply can't match toyota,s expertise in hybrids. Toyota simply rules hybrid technology and are the only company with the ability put out a decently sized vehicle with very good mpg numbers. Looks at the Mitsubishi Outlander plug in. To get a descent all wheel drive plug in, they had to severely reduce the size of the vehicle and still the mpg numbers are much lower than the bigger 2020 Toyota highlander. In this segment, the only thing that matters to large families is fuel savings. Other companies put out high horsepower or bigger cabins but Toyota is putting out high mpg and decent but not a huge sized vehicle. A huge sized vehicle will cut down mpg. Once Toyota gets their solid state batteries which will be super lightweight, the can upsize the highlander prime a bit to give it more leg room and bump the horsepower to 350hp and still achieve 35mpg in all wheel drive. The solid state batteries may not be ready till 2025.

Nice car. I would like to drive it to make my 4K driving tour video.

Father of three here. Waiting for that Sienna Hybrid, Mr. Toyoda...

@rightlanehog3151

4 жыл бұрын

Your patience should be rewarded at the 2020 Chicago or New York Auto show. The only question is whether they will announce an AWD Sienna Hybrid as well.

@bonohyogurt

4 жыл бұрын

@@rightlanehog3151 It should be, right? AWD and hybrid. I guess it will eat some of the HiHy's sales...

@rightlanehog3151

4 жыл бұрын

@@bonohyogurt Sienna and Highlander are made in the same plant in Indiana and they will soon be built on the same TNGA platform. I would like to see Toyota being really bold by making the new Sienna Hybrid only. I hope/expect the next Sienna to finally have Independent Rear Suspension so it handles better than an Odyssey. #DreamLarge BTW send an email, Tweet etc to Toyota USA to let them know your priorities, you have every right to badger them at every opportunity. Once the Highlander hype quiets down there ought to be plenty of Sienna news/gossip.

On paper this is the vehicle for my family. We want the best mpg possible, to put two car seats plus one adult in the 2nd row, and have a 360 cam to help with parking. Maybe twice a month we’d put one petite adult in the third row. I don’t think there’s any alternative that’s better. The problem is whether we like the Highlander Hybrid when we actually test drive it. Last year I drove the non-hybrid and felt really lukewarm about it. I’d totally go for the Pacifica PHEV if only it offered a bench 2nd row.

@rightlanehog3151

4 жыл бұрын

Like most FCA products, the Pacifica is wonderful in theory and depressingly unreliable to own. If you wait a few months there may well be news of a Sienna Hybrid to add another option.

@br33zy771

4 жыл бұрын

pacifica hands down if you have a family. A plug-in beats a hybrid all day any day, period.

Just one comment. I currently drive an SUV but I would consider getting a van if they would put a console between the front two seats instead of 2 skinny armrests.

I think this will have the same Engine ans trans like the new Rav4 Prime thats supposed to come out. Im just guessing

@joecromie7844

4 жыл бұрын

I trust the engine is a variant, but not the Rav-4 Prime's hybrid engine which delivers over 300 hp and zero to 60 times of sub 6 seconds, where this engine is tuned more for fuel savings and only has 245 hp combined.

would anybody know which SUV has passenger seat adjustable lumbar?

@naveenthemachine

4 жыл бұрын

Rob Grune most likely the American entries.

My opinion: I like the new styling of this one over the last one. The last one reminds me of a Mitsubishi and that made me think cheap. I don't know why but it did.

Is there a spare tire in the hybrid?

@pawelzieminski6717

4 жыл бұрын

according to this site there is one "Compact Spare Tire Stored Underbody w/Crankdown" www.lebruntoyota.com/inventory/new-2020-toyota-highlander-all-wheel-drive-sport-utility-5tdczrbh9ls001725/

the wheelbase is still a bit small looking in side profile (or front/rear hangovers are a bit too long, take your pic) but overall good looking. the dark blue color in the review looks really sharp too.

Perhaps Toyota added the AWD badge because this vehicle was used in a photoshoot, or something like that.

Toyota nailed it.

@alexstevens9101

4 жыл бұрын

Mgoblagulkablong Totally disagree. Toyota is going to lose some market share in this segment with this minivan-like design.

@SisyphusJP

4 жыл бұрын

Adam S. Yes cause we all get Toyota’s because of there great looks ahahaahhaha lol the 80s American car manufacturers called they want there comment back haha hahah lolololol.

Crawls UNDER the car to verify the drivetrain. Take THAT SavageGeese. We don't need no stinkin Garage Lifts!!!

Looks great and the mpg is impressive.

Just need to wait for that sienna hybrid. 35 MPG AWD Minivan.

@rightlanehog3151

4 жыл бұрын

It is overdue.

@normt430

3 жыл бұрын

@@rightlanehog3151 the Highlander is getting 31-32 mpg on fuelly.com. the Sienna Hybrid will get even less!

Alex. You can do full screen of map surely

@stephenfiore9960

Жыл бұрын

Not my all other KZread videos

I would buy a Subaru Ascent if I were buying it for myself, but there are other good choices too, including the Highlander because it's easy to park.

@normt430

3 жыл бұрын

One of worst cars sold today with regards to quality.

This month we unfortunately found ourselves in the position of needing to replace our 2015 Highlander because it was totaled in a collision. Had it happened a few months from now the 2020 hybrid would have been the obvious choice - we even contemplated buying a beater for a few months to wait it out, but the uncertainly around when they’ll actually arrive and buying the first copy of the first year of a major redesign made us a little nervous. 35+ mpg in an AWD vehicle this size is remarkable and basically a class of one. We ended up with a Subaru Ascent, which we love, but love a little less at the gas pump.

Great Review Alex. I am curious to know the price difference between a 2020 Highlander Hybrid vs a 2020 RAV4 Prime fully loaded. And that vehicle will have a 7500.00 tax credit

@fradidababneh1271

4 жыл бұрын

canonlybeme4life what do you mean 7500 tax credit?

Great review Alex, I just wish the third row access was better. However, you can't beat 35mpg on the AWD version and a range of 600 miles. I'll test drive soon, and will likely go with the Platinum Hybrid version - still cheaper than a fully loaded MDX hybrid.

@damonlee226

4 жыл бұрын

The Palisade and Telluride are the current 3rd row kings...but Toyota needs to redo the Sequoia which everyone forgets..!!

@edb.8388

4 жыл бұрын

True, that’s huge lol.

@damonlee226

4 жыл бұрын

If the Koreans could make 2 large SUVs for the first time, and get the 3rd row seats nearly perfect, Toyota has no excuse to not get it right. The 4runner, and the big boys like the Landcruiser or Lexus GX...they are supreme vehicles. But for a medium less expensive niche. The 3rd row is just a kids row.

@edb.8388

4 жыл бұрын

DAMON LEE Agreed!

@ginger-bread_man

4 жыл бұрын

@@damonlee226 Really? If you watch this review, the Palisade looks equally *squished* in the 3rd row section: kzread.info/dash/bejne/n4ODo8GxfaudYZc.html

I kinda wish they'd do a hybrid Land Cruiser. Something that gets it above its current immoral mpg numbers.

Am I reading the specs wrong? 17.9 gallon fuel tank = range of over 600 miles. Awesome, if accurate!

*OMG!!!* *Gru!!!!!!* Didn’t know Gru was doing car reviews. Corona musta hit you hard. Where are the Minions? Did you have to let them go?

Tell me more about the Tahy-da El-suh-dee.