Just a friendly comment from an American. Not only is the Highlander viewed as a "midsize" SUV on this side of the pond, at 195" in length it's among the smallest of three row vehicles in the midsize category. Most of the so-called midsize 3 row SUVs here range from 197" to 204" long. And with only 27.7" of legroom in the third row the Highlander is among the most cramped. As a cruel joke Toyota puts 3 seatbelts in the third row to make it a seven seater (or an eight seater with a second row bench) but unless the adult occupants are the size of Munchkins from the Wizard of Oz the Highlander's third row won't be a place most American adults will want to be for long. Yes, we're spoiled with cheap fuel. Diesel engines in passenger cars were never popular here and disappeared almost completely after Diesel-gate. And with diets rich in fast food we tend to be wider, if not taller, than Europeans. Furthermore, we're a geographically large nation. Road trips of a thousand miles or more are not uncommon. And unlike Europeans we don't have the multitude of options for trips by rail over our wide open spaces. In our defense, however, we are beginning to learn some lessons about overconsumption and global climate change. The current national administration hopes to improve rail travel and add substantially to the infrastructure required to support electric vehicles and plug-in hybrid vehicles. And while our petrol remains relatively inexpensive compared to most of the rest of the world, smaller, more fuel efficient vehicles are increasingly popular. We may not be as aware as Europeans but we're learning. :) Hopefully, there's time for the rest of the world to be patient as that process continues.

@NobbyOnCars

3 жыл бұрын

What an interesting reply, thank you for taking the time to share!

@jrbusi

3 жыл бұрын

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I live in the US and this is an average midsized SUV here. They get much bigger than this.

@shieldaigbencher

3 жыл бұрын

Yes but you have decent sized parking spaces at supermarkets. Tesco paint spaces in their car parks in the U.K. based on a Ford Focus being the average sized car. We have a Ford S-Max and car parks are a problem.

You're a nice reviewer and you are pointing out advantages of the car in a real way. Respect. You might be able to buy a Lexus at that price, but not in the same size, therefore the comparison is void. Can't compare apples with oranges.

BAhahahahah! It's mid-sized here in Australia too... though we have the Prado and the Landcruiser above this! I ordered one a few months ago, and I cannot wait! Ordered the V6 petrol model though.

Lovin' the review Nobby! "Heated bum action"! Lol! At 70 grand it'd be no plus I wouldn't need that size. I think there are smaller buses! It'd be a nightmare in a multi-storey car park due to the size and indeed drive round due to the narrowness of such buildings.

@NobbyOnCars

3 жыл бұрын

Our multi story car parks are ridiculously tight. Marked a 640d front bumper after owning the car for a few hours behind Christchurch. I think I cried.

@stevencampbell1150

3 жыл бұрын

@@NobbyOnCars That I could understand. There's a few in Belfast like that with the battle scars on the walls to prove it.

@terrydelahunt842

3 жыл бұрын

@@NobbyOnCars bit like our apartments!

This is an "American midsize" because a lot of Americans aren't midsize, they are supersized! I will never ever buy this car but if I was in the market for one of these I would definitely consider it over it's competitors because you know it will be far more reliable even if it is made in the US! This car will be as rare as hen's teeth in Ireland. Thanks for the review Mr. Nobby!

@NobbyOnCars

3 жыл бұрын

Especially at that price, although I did drive past another one last week when filming it. Always the way!

You're in the 8 seater. The captain's chairs in the middle row are pretty nice in the 7 seater version.

@renaldoaggrey7060

2 жыл бұрын

I was thinking that haha

Wow, some bus, suitable for the " important executive ". American influence for sure.| When you said we should pause....I thought it was for the Angelus again :)

@NobbyOnCars

3 жыл бұрын

Donggggggg!

Regarding heated second row seats - 4:53 I think higher grades have them. The UK-spec has them........and i think higher grades / variants (in Europe and elsewhere) have that option afaik.

Highlander or Kia Sorrento Which would be your choice?

I actually want one of these. I have been looking at Lexus as you keep referring to. The RX is massive and the hybrid system is not as advanced a generation as this. As the new RAV4 is in advance of the current NX Lexus. The only Lexus that is the same gen as the Toyota is the UX (urban crossover) is the same as the CH R.

@NobbyOnCars

3 жыл бұрын

Very comfortable and capable vehicle.

Good review, how does it compare to XC90 size wise? Is there more room in third row?

@NobbyOnCars

3 жыл бұрын

Similar but the XC90 is the one to beat

Huge car alright. Price is crazy though. They'll charge the high price as long as there are people willing to pay out for it. Wonder what VRT comes out at alone on that. Also wonder will people pay 70-80k euros to say they have Toyota on drive way. As you say, Lexus, BMW territory. Great review Nobby.

@NobbyOnCars

3 жыл бұрын

There’s deffo some hardcore fans who will, I don’t know many of them but they’re out there 😊

Struggling to want to trade in the Disco 4

It’s some bus alright but €70k 🤔 makes the Kia Sorento and my kodiaq seem rather cheap lol....I do agree it’s great we get more choice in these segments and it looks great too! Can’t see too many on the road though for that money? Enjoyed the review Mark

@NobbyOnCars

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Brian! You’re paying for the reliability I think. It’ll go forever surely

@joecreaven4140

3 жыл бұрын

Comparing a Toyota to a Kia ? Come on. One will be worth something in 10 years time the other be worth nothing...

A car for life. Would want to be for 70 grand. 😁👍

@NobbyOnCars

3 жыл бұрын

Ha true!

@Frank-1978

3 жыл бұрын

@@NobbyOnCars does it qualify for the 7.5 k tax break here in Ireland do you know? Great review 👏👌

@NobbyOnCars

3 жыл бұрын

@@Frank-1978 No, sadly it doesn't.

Why don’t Euro-spec Highlanders get the 12.3 inch infotainment screen that the US-spec ones get, and instead we have to make do with only an 8 inch screen?

@blackcyborg009

2 жыл бұрын

Euro-spec Highlanders do get them........but only for the Left Hand Drive models. 12.3 inch screen for Right Hand Drive variants will only be made available starting Q1 2023

The Sol model is €86,250 now. Bit too pricey now.

Rav 4 in a giant size.

'Heaty bum action' BAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAH

€70k for a Highlander???? They sell in Australia starting at €32,600 for the base model V6, up to €53,800 for the hybrid 2.5 top of the range. And that's drive away prices too. Why so much in Ireland? They're big sellers here and even police and paramedics use the V6 model for response vehicles. For €70k you could buy a top of the range Hyundai Palisade, Lexus SUV, Landcruiser 200 or even a Dodge Ram.

@NobbyOnCars

Жыл бұрын

Taxes, lots of silly taxes.

no startup sound....only me dissapointed I guess

The euro pricing for this vehicle is curious. This spec in the US is $45,000 which is 37-38,000 euros. As someone who has moved on from SUVs I wish we had the options the EU has with Wagons or Estate Cars.

@NobbyOnCars

3 жыл бұрын

Our taxation for vehicles here in Ireland is mad

@stephenhendricks103

3 жыл бұрын

Ah yes, common complaint that we Americans no longer have so few options for what we used to call "station wagons." I miss them, too.

Good review, rather too large

@NobbyOnCars

3 жыл бұрын

'tis big!

@stephenhendricks103

3 жыл бұрын

"Rather too large..." A sentiment rarely heard among American consumers about any vehicle other than what we call "full size sedans."

I count 8 seats

Not sure why it can't get the Lexus Rx 6 cylinder. Ridiculous price for this car.

@NobbyOnCars

3 жыл бұрын

I'm sure the emissions would make it even more ridiculous in terms of price. The Greens have pretty much ruined any enjoyment in motoring terms unless you're loaded.

@vulvamare

2 жыл бұрын

unless you're loaded, that engine capacity will hit your budget hard in Europe ... annual taxes (car, road, parking, emissions), insurance, parts cost

2+3+3=8 Seater not 7 Seater

@NobbyOnCars

3 жыл бұрын

You must be looking at a different video, this vehicle has 7 seats.

The interior seems a bit dated. Deffo prefer the Kia..........not that I have the money to buy either one.

@NobbyOnCars

3 жыл бұрын

Nothing too radical but that’s Toyotas way I guess

That infotainment is awful. It’s in all Toyota’s and looks like it’s from 2015 (which is a LONG time ago in car tech). Weird car for Toyota to bring out here. Their CEO has won “person of the year” or whatever in the car world, and they are making some awful decisions (apart from the Yaris GR!)

@NobbyOnCars

3 жыл бұрын

It does let the interior down somewhat...

@stuartmchugh1754

3 жыл бұрын

@@NobbyOnCars I know you get the cars for a few days or hours... but imagine shelling out that money and then living with that screen in 2021. It’s the second most important thing after the windscreen being see-thru 😆

@jacksonvadakumkunnel2419

3 жыл бұрын

@@stuartmchugh1754 american models get a far nicer interior look with nicer colours and the 12.3 inch screen. It's a shame toyota cheaped on RHD markets

@ln5747

3 жыл бұрын

Toyota/Lexus are always behind the others in terms of tech/infotainment due to reliability concerns; clearly many are happy with this approach.

Awful thing, it looks like a tasteless Japanese car designed for the American market!

@NobbyOnCars

3 жыл бұрын

well it's deffo designed for the US anyway that's for sure

@stephenhendricks103

3 жыл бұрын

Bingo! Its sales in the US trail only the Ford Explorer among "midsize SUVs." And if fleet sales are eliminated the Highlander is by far the best selling midsize crossover in America.

Skoda 7 seater kodiaq does the same job its cheaper and has a better automatic gearbox avoid Japanese automatics