I bought a 2003 Highlander Limited AWD. I bought it used . Had under 10k miles on it. Now has 115k and absolutely no problems. Boring vehicle but they are reliable. It’s like grandmas SUV but it keeps going and going. Paint job just starting to go though but mechanically strong. Mechanic tells me they go 350k miles easily. They go so long you just get tired of them. What I save, goes in the bank , no car payments and reliable transportation. New ones look nice. Mine is short and boxy. Very simple design.

Finally got an honest review from somebody who actually drives and owns the car. Thank you!

@zawaprz

4 жыл бұрын

drives and owns.. sure... but ... whatever review.. Let's here this GOOD REVIEW IN 5 YEARS.... It's like on Amazon, all those products receiving 5 stars after week of usage... I'm teasing here, but honest review is worthless at that PRELIMINARY stage.

@jsfbay1

4 жыл бұрын

Zawaprz I don’t disagree but we need both. Those who are weighing their options and want to buy soon need some feedback *now*, not in 5 years.

@bebopredux

4 жыл бұрын

Zawaprz, I bought mine in part because of all the 10, 15 year old Highlander owners continually shouting it's greatness. One person I know has a 2007 Highlander with over 300K. Changed brake pads....once! The word has been out for awhile on these gems. Considering the near legendary praises of this car for years I'm confused as to why you're suspicious.

Team Toyota all the way!! My wife and I switched to Toyota and have not looked back

Thank for your honest review. I'm still up in the air on a Limited vs. Platinum. I see you have a Toyota Tundra TRD. I've had my Tundra Limited for 8 yrs now. Absolutely love it. I've put 187,000 miles on it and it still runs like a champ!

Awesome video. It’s always great to hear from an owner. For the foot activated lift gate...for me with most vehicles it seems to work best with a slow but smooth foot under the bumper...if I do a quick or swipe left to right it doesn’t usually work. If it’s still not working for you possibly see if there’s a setting on the big screen under vehicle settings that has it turned off. Not sure. Glad to hear you like it so far! We drive an ‘04 Highlander and now my wife wants this one 😅

I just bought the XSE two weeks ago and am still learning about all its features. So far, I love it.

I'm still driving my 05' MacLeod Limited, and I still love him. 200k+

Great video! It was very informative from the owners view. The glazed Carmel looks stunning! The blueprint looks great but, it’s probably hard to take care of. I am buying my own highlander platinum on the 15th of February.

Excellent for a first time review I was just at the dealer looking at the hybrid but after your home made review I might just have to go with that platinum I'm a big fan of horns and whistles thank you

Great honest review! Thanks for taking the time to be thorough and informative.

Very good review , straightforward about the differences between the old and new Highlander

Good to see an owner’s review...finally. Thx. You pointed out a lot of features I didn’t know and if the tech really works on this model. I didn’t even think about fingerprints on the display. Is the sound system still as awesome as previous models? I was also bummed on the rear glass entry too. I used it all the time. I am curious if you really like the HUD or is it just a nice thing. I’m personally on the fence whether to buy the Limited or the Platinum. On the foot control for the rear entry, its turned off by default. You have enable it in settings. Another thing to consider, if you put a trailer hitch on the Highlander, the foot control will not work as it hides the sensor. Bummed about that too as I like being able to use a bike carrier or rent a U-haul trailer to haul mulch. One nice thing toyota does is put the owner’s manual online. Its helping me become familiar with some of the features and limitations.

I got one too I love how solid it is!

Love a true and honest, non-paid review. Thanks

Looks very nice! Hope you enjoy it. I just bought a 2016 and love it.

Thank you for your time. I am looking to buy my parents a new car, and this one is definitely on the radar.

For the foot activation to work every time, kick once under the Toyota emblem on your bumper appliqué and step back 2 steps (roughly). It’ll take a half a section, then you’ll hear the beeps and then it’ll open

@ivanlowjones

4 жыл бұрын

Kick once then take two steps back? Are we now doing the hokey-pokey?

That iPhone 11 Pro Max’s camera you used in this review is fabulous.

Loved the review and beige interior and pano roof. Would love get the platinum.

@AdamWanly

4 жыл бұрын

That was not beige interior, it’s caramel.

Last Toyota I owned was a 1977 Celica. I live in a hilly mountainous area in Maine. Terrible roads. Brutal winter's. Kept hearing everyone I know talk about their Highlander. The more I looked into them I liked them. Scotty's videos on Highlanders convinced me. We bought a 2017 Highlander Ltd. December 2019. Put about 8500 miles on it since. I feel pretty stupid not buying a Toyota since that Celica. I always wanted a 4 cylinder Tacoma with a 5 speed. This Highlander is just superb. The roads around here can dismantle trucks easily. This Highlander does quite well. It has 84K but ZERO rattles or squeeks. Deep snow? With the Michelin Defender's just outstanding! I'll just keep it short. This car has convinced me to buy only Toyota from now on. I mean it. I also like the stealthiness of this car. Just a simple 2 words on the tailgate. Handling is what I expected actually. Sometimes it telegraphs to you that you are driving a rather heavy and large SUV type vehicle. Mostly though, I'm really enjoying the overall comfortable driving experience it provides. Also a SAFE driving experience. It comes standard with the lane assistance and I have grown to really appreciate it. Very much so. I cross a center line or edge line in the road? I get a very subtle nudge in the steering and a beep. Warnings also if anyone is on your blind spot. Again, very much appreciated. My wife loves it. So do I. I'm 64 and it's the best crafted and all around best built car I've ever had. I'm in!

Outstanding review. I think you said EVERYTHING I would have said, especially about the back glass not opening. Major flaw in my opinion. I am actually going to look at this trim this weekend and trade in my 2018 model.

Thank you for your review!) I am studying English, and i almost fully understand your speech. That is cool bro) Wish you more newest cars and clear roads!)

@triggerhappyreviews

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks. Best of luck

@kans6

3 жыл бұрын

Oops meant for above

Thanks for the review. We are going with a Limited rather than the Platinum because you can get it with the 2nd row 60/40 split folding seats (harder to find though). You can seat one more person because NOBODY wants to sit in the tiny 3rd row. And we have a medium size dog which sits behind us and the captains chairs have a big gap between the seats when folded so the dog can't ever lay down. On the downside I really like the panoramic moonroof and wish that was an option on the Limited. We had been shopping the Lexus RX 350 and the new Highlander feels and drives just like it for a lot less $$$.

For the foot tailgate, u have to turn it un in the settings, and then put your leg under the Toyota logo on the scuff plate usually its meant to work after 1 try but sometimes I leave my foot there for some few minutes, and I'm glad to see you love the new highlander, I personally love the styling over the old one

6:50 btw... those were all available on the previous gen. My family has a ‘16 Limited Platinum and it has those. I can’t speak for other model years ours has those functions as part of the platinum option package. Otherwise it’s really nice to have this comparison from someone not professional!

@triggerhappyreviews

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the info. Apparently they were also platinum only options and since I had the limited, I didn’t have them. Thanks for watching.

Hi, Keith. Correction: my 2017 Toyota Highlander Platinum has a heated steering wheel. I am surprised that yours didn’t. Great review. I completely agree with you regarding the limitations of the lane departure warning system. My 2017 has only 36K miles, so I think we will keep it a while, but it looks like they improved most things that needed improvement in the 2020.

@cazablocki

2 жыл бұрын

I believe he was saying his does have a heated steering wheel. The limited and platinum trim have a heated steering wheel.

Great review man. Love your Tundra spec as well.

Nice review man. I got a 2020 xle as a dad mobile. It’s my favorite vehicle I have owned. I love driving it. The tan interior looks nice.

Thanks for the review. We are looking at the Platinum 2022 right now. Have a 2018 Highlander

Great review. I think the Highlander is much improved and the interior design and fit and finish is superb. I also happen to think that the Highlander is very good looking for the first time. It’s sleek and muscular. Makes the Pilot look like a potato and it’s about as good looking as the CX-9

The sensor for the lift gate is called a kick sensor, you have to tap the lower portion of the rear bumper to make it work.

I looked at a new 2021 with my wife a few days ago. It was solid and efficient. Pretty spacious. Looked at XLE. Thats trim we would Buy. Liked the faux leather like material. Rear window vision bothered me and the busy dash. I fret letting her 15 Forester go because I really like being behind wheel of it. I like that it has the same kind of panoramic moon roof. Pricy trim on Hylander to get that. I own a 15 manual Scion XB myself and it is a fun, spacious, simple, reliable car. Something refreshing about less features to me. The screen and gauge cluster was so overwhelming to me lol.

Brutal honest review😂😂😂😂Love it. Earned a subscription from me

beautiful truck in and out, my family owned Rav4 , Corolla and Tacoma. Toyota is very reliable automobile.

Thanks Keith I appreciate your honesty, I was torn between the 2019 or the 2021 highlander because I didn’t like the new look of the 2020’s but your review helped!

@triggerhappyreviews

Жыл бұрын

Happy to help!

We just bought one, ruby red. I love all the Highlanders! Great resale! Just wish she’d let me drive it!

I really enjoyed your honest review. I too wish the rear window still raised on it's own. Can't have everything, I guess. Thank you!

@ronaldhoage7245

4 жыл бұрын

Rear window opening was removed cause dummies did not know it was open and they wondered why the rear hatch would not open, so they brought it back to the dealer. # 1 Trouble complaint. Toyota removed it.

@oldkicker8958

3 жыл бұрын

A lot of dirt collected as well.

Fantastic and honest review. You did well!!!!

Really enjoyed your perspective. Getting ready to pull the trigger on one too. How's your ownership experience been so far? Any problems? Loving it even more?

Thank you, that was a wonderful and in depth review.

Thank you for sharing your experience with us. Very informative and helpful for me.

Great video thank u getting one in a few weeks.

I just purchased an 2020 Toyota highlander limited edition, after being with Ford for over 25 plus years. And I must say the vehicle is well worth the price. I did look at different models of vehicles from other automakers as well. And I honestly can say that Toyota has done a great job. The salesman wgi sold me the vehicle was very professional and there was no pressure at all. I have most of the features as the platinum with a few exceptions. I would advise anyone who's looking to buying a Toyota there are some videos how Toyota became the #1 car manufacturer in the world. You would be impressed.

@oldkicker8958

3 жыл бұрын

That sounds cool, I’ll look for that one.

Hey great job. With regards to the kick feature you have to do it in a quick kicking motion. If you stop or are slow it won't trigger it. Hop that helps.

I used to think this car was bad but ever since I drove it at a Toyota’s dealership I fell in love with it especially since I own a Honda CR-V LX 2017 which has a few features but not as much as the 2020 highlander which I’m buying next week

Great review, we were looking at the Platinum too

Great. When (for what kind of activity) do you use your 4Runner, and when then Highlander?

They moved the side view mirrors down to help keep the cabin quiet. Another reviewer spoke with the lead engineer, who confirmed that. By having the mirrors lower, the flow of air outside the car is redirected away from the cabin.

Damn those new Highlanders are sharp

Thank you very much for the honest review. I ordered the same car. I like the way you said about hybrid, think exactly the same about all of them.

Amazing Toyota and nice color. It’s sad this model don’t sales in my country (Spain). I love Toyota, I have got an Auris Hybrid.

Awesome review. Thanks. I have a 2016 Limited Platinum and the automatic high beams and rain-sensing wipers work perfectly all the time. Unlike my wife's 2018 Honda Odyssey (both those features completely suck on her car and we don't even use them).

What a lovely car! That's a great review

@triggerhappyreviews

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

Do you have the part number for the cargo area rubber mats?

Good review. Was just doing my homework on this same exact vehicle.

@javierarreaga8035

4 жыл бұрын

Vahe Baldemian same here I want something to last but I also want to take care of it

@anthonyfernandez7182

4 жыл бұрын

@@javierarreaga8035 care is amazing. Bought it couple weeks ago

do u find gas any different mileage

I'm excited for the XSE!

@kans6

3 жыл бұрын

What’s that? A level above platinum?

@JavierLiera3

3 жыл бұрын

KA NS not really, it’s just more sporty and a bit refined from the exterior and has sporty interior options

@berezun

3 жыл бұрын

Almost same as XLE

Check to see if the kick sensor is on for the rear hatch. It’s in the steering wheel/gauge meter controls. You also need the keys on you to activate the hatch and it’s a almost one second count to open it. Don’t swipe the leg. Put the leg near the bumper, almost wait a second and bring the leg back. Hope that helps if you haven’t figured it out.

@oldkicker8958

3 жыл бұрын

Clean off the sensor maybe you said you drove in the snow.

How is the comfort and cabin noise compared to the previous model? Heard from other reviewers comfort is the same and it might be tad quieter. With your pano sunroof don't know if yours might be louder? Thanks!

@triggerhappyreviews

4 жыл бұрын

Sound is much improved in my opinion. Comfort is about the same with one exception. There is no thigh extension on the drivers seat. Hate that it’s gone now.

@JohnnyKReviews

4 жыл бұрын

Trigger Happy great to hear! how is the handling in your opinion and is the very large screen distracting?

@triggerhappyreviews

4 жыл бұрын

I don’t seem to find the screen distracting. The HUD is more distracting to me. Handling is much like the last generation.

Great review buddy

@triggerhappyreviews

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks man

I liked your honesty, nice review.

@triggerhappyreviews

Жыл бұрын

Thank you.

really goodlooking car, what's the mileage?

Very good, congratulations!

Thank you for being honest

i had already buy it last week so nice strongest confortable i like it somuch

I love the highlander! I have a 2017 limited. Toyota all the way. That interior is amazing! ❤👌

@walter777smith6

4 жыл бұрын

So plain and boring.

@DJG333

4 жыл бұрын

Walter 777 Smith nah

Awesome review. Thanks. I just subscribed to your channel.

Mirror moved down also do decrease wind noise.

Beautiful

Nice review. I've been looking for an honest review of this vehicle. Don't understand why you like the Tundra, though. I've had every truck in my many years, and the Tundra would be my last choice. GMC's and Rams are my favorites. Thanks for the info.

@triggerhappyreviews

4 жыл бұрын

Tundra has issues like poor fuel economy and dated features but it never lets you down and holds value more than any other full size truck.

@jenniferknight252

4 жыл бұрын

@@triggerhappyreviews We are in the market (once the COVID-19 passes) to get a 2020 Tundra and a Highlander (hopefully a 2020) not sure. Any thoughts on the 2020 Tundra. We have a 2017 now.

@Trigger Happy so you bought the floor mats and rear cargo mat? Did you add anything else to it? Did you add a maintenance package (ECP I think), etc? I am definitely making this model my next vehicle. :)

@triggerhappyreviews

4 жыл бұрын

No I didn’t buy anything else. I think you’ll like the car.

@jonkrispeterson6678

4 жыл бұрын

I wouldn’t buy any extended warranty. My 2015 has 120k, and not one problem. Tires, wipers and brakes is it.

Love my 2021 highlander

Great review! Question about the start/stop mode. Is it noticeable? Is it rough on the restart? Or is it just something that you get used to? Thanks!

@triggerhappyreviews

4 жыл бұрын

It’s better than the prior model. You’ve got to push the pedal way down to activate it. Easily taken off with a button push. Starts right up when you need it though.

@oldkicker8958

3 жыл бұрын

I don’t like it, easy to shutoff however.

Can’t adjust the passenger seat height, which I found annoying. Also can’t tell what temp you’re set to unless you have part of the screen showing climate controls.

Why spare tire access is from outside, but not from inside(( Why moonroof is obligatory in higher trims and hud is only in platinum(((

Good review

Its fine review and you are not pro reviewer! That being said, I like this better than most pro-crap reviewers that just sell sell sell.... Thanks man!

@ejohnson3131

4 жыл бұрын

I_will_get_you There - They just sell sell sell and hype hype hype Hyundais and Kias!

Very nice color combo.

does this have start stop technology? when you stop at a light, the engine shuts off and turns back on?

@triggerhappyreviews

4 жыл бұрын

Yes but it can be overridden.

Hey, just drove one this weekend and was about to buy but the dealership I was at pissed me off so bad after agreeing to the price and tried to bait & switch/work my wife against me. I walked out but I will be buying a Platinum model soon. I was looking at the Lexus RX350L but it only has a towing capacity of 3500Lbs. Not really sure why as they have the same engine and are based on the same architecture. Anyway, I wanted to complement you on a great honest review of this fine vehicle.

@triggerhappyreviews

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much. Yeah dealers are a pain. I hate playing their games.

@ThePdxster

4 жыл бұрын

Nope they are not based on the same architecture. The 2020 Highlander uses the new, higher strength TNGA-K platform which the RX 350/350L won't have until their redesign in 2022.

@oldkicker8958

3 жыл бұрын

ThePdxster 2022? Can’t wait! Thx!

Have the same one!

Heyyy my guy Keith is back! Cool stuff bro I'm a Toyota guy for daily drivers myself.

Almost getting a xle version but not having heated steering wheel is crazy. Cant go to higher version unfortunately.

Thanks for your casual review. I am also planning to get the Platinum but am waiting for the hybrid version come Spring. The “glazed caramel” interior is gorgeous. The talk is the reason Toyota got rid of the openable glass hatch was because some owners of previous Highlanders would not shut the glass hatch securely rendering the whole rear door inoperable as a Toyota safety measure. These owners would then always complain to Toyota thinking that their vehicle is faulty. As a previous owner of the 2nd gen Highlander, I will also miss that separate glass hatch once I get the new model!

@triggerhappyreviews

4 жыл бұрын

Enjoy your new ride when it comes!

@tinhinnh

4 жыл бұрын

Oh I thought it was a cost cutting reason

@juliocezar1132

4 жыл бұрын

artdelac Don’t buy the hybrid model cause it has cvt transmission on it and it’s not good for the ride quality

@artdelac

4 жыл бұрын

Julio Cezar I’m fine with a CVT transmission. After having owned a gas V6 Highlander along with another vehicle with a hybrid engine layout that I really appreciate especially today, it would be hard for me to go back to a gas only engine.

@artdelac

4 жыл бұрын

tinhinnh Toyota’s decision had undoubtedly other benefits such as shaving weight and cost. However, it wouldn’t be surprising if they bring back the feature in coming generations!

How is the sound system? Would you consider it similar to a premium production system?

@triggerhappyreviews

4 жыл бұрын

My daily driver is a Volvo and I’d say it’s on par with it. It doesn’t have the flat audio sound that our last Highlander did.

What kind of MPG do you average in the city driving?

good effort. Is it quieter thean before. wind noise road noise? Thanks.

@disneyfan9099

4 жыл бұрын

Robert Duklus It’s Ok. Not super quit but not bad

To open your tailgate with your foot, wave it side by side then take a couple of steps back and it’ll open.

@triggerhappyreviews

4 жыл бұрын

We’ve tried everything. Just won’t open.

How was the transmission on your previous Highlander? I read reviewers complaining about gears not shifting good. What's your comment?

@triggerhappyreviews

4 жыл бұрын

I've never had any complaints on the transmission on either our old one or the new one. My tacoma i used to have had issues with not finding the right gear but that was solved with a reprogram of the computer.

how much was the total cost?

Thanks for the review. So I know its the same motor as last time but is the transmission the same and programmed the same? I found the last generation kind of numb as far as driving went.

@oldkicker8958

3 жыл бұрын

I understand Toyota improve what they have, ours operates very well imo.

Just bought a platinum 2020 3rd row , not enough leg room. 2nd row arm rest should’ve been wider Panoramic Sunroof ♥️ Overall I love my choice

@triggerhappyreviews

3 жыл бұрын

Enjoy it! I agree about the third row. Pretty useless.

Not sure if I like the wireless charger in the middle console. I will will be without the phone a lot of time when I left the car.

How is the cabin noise and ride comfort and handling compared to the last gen?

@triggerhappyreviews

4 жыл бұрын

Much improved. Apparently the windshield and front windows are better insulated than the previous model.

Good job 👏🏾👏🏾

I'm thinking to buy one would tell me how much is out the door price pay for dealership Thanks!

reason lift gate opens faster is they reduced its weight by getting rid of steel and putting in some polycarbonate or something . bummer but hope it’s as safe

@user-tb7rn1il3q

4 жыл бұрын

My RAV4 has the plastic/aluminum rear door. It is actually stronger than the steel door and will never rust. Cars are built much better than even 10 years ago. The HL and RAV are very similar. They share the same unitized frame architecture and many power train components.

@boblewis1287

4 жыл бұрын

Are you sure?

@johnschellhase7469

4 жыл бұрын

meatwad74 safety has nothing to do with why it was so slow. we have a third gen highlander too and it really is painfully slow. many manufacturers can make their tailgate open incredibly quick. for example, the volvo xc90, an extremely suv, has a super quick tailgate.

@boblewis1287

4 жыл бұрын

@@johnschellhase7469 I think it's just a cheap low power lift gate engine

@johnschellhase7469

4 жыл бұрын

Bob Lewis lol most likely. it’s painful waiting for it to go up when you’re behind it. thankfully it has the little glass hatch that’s quick

Is the mirror foldable

Yea I miss the back glass opening... other thing is it needed more usb and charging ports throughout the vehicle.

Does it have a slow following cruise control? Can it stops when another car no front?

@vitaliy544

4 жыл бұрын

On front