Detailed Review & Drive! | 2018 Toyota Highlander Limited
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- Опубликовано: 25 янв 2018
- The 2018 Toyota Highlander is worth a look as a 3 row SUV. Although it's shorter than some competitors, it provides ample space in most areas and plenty of cargo capacity. It's engine provides plenty of punch and paired with it's 8 speed automatic it's a smooth riding 3 row SUV. The Limited Highlander Interior is nice with many features and several standard safety features like Toyota Safety Sense technology. Check out this 2018 Toyota Highlander Ultimate Review and let me know what you think!
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Thanks for watching! What did you think?
Ultimately, this is an ideal SUV for a typical family no matter which trim level you would want. You get the Highlander’s predictable reliability, no nonsense easy to live with demeanor. It had good power, cargo space, comfort, and efficiency but I would love to see Carplay/Android auto plus more dialed in steering to make it a bit more exciting to drive. Let me know what your thoughts are!
Do you know if the AWD version is all wheel drive all the time? The AWD button and explanation in the manual is confusing and no one at the dealership can answer me!!
Good question. What I’ve read is the AWD is front wheel biased, sometimes being o my front wheel depending on Acceleration, wheel slippage, and cornering. So crushing with minimal acceleration or torque, most likely only FWD, but when you turn the wheel it can activate the rear wheels to help with cornering and quicker acceleration (even from a stop) the rear wheels are engaged up to 50% of torque. So technically not all the time...but you shouldn’t notice even when you require traction from all wheels
It's too bad there's no digital dash for the speed and other instrumentation. Good thing you can disable the eco-mode
Rixter I don’t think I scrolled through all the display options but that little screen in the middle can show digital MPH (I believe) because other Toyota’s with that screen do. But a bigger digital display would be nice. Thank goodness you can turn off the stop start..can’t stand those lol
@@PrimeAutotainment : Nice and detailed review. Any thoughts on the hybrid version? I am thinking of getting that trim. I was also going to ask about the 4WD performance on snowy roads but I guess you do not have the scenario in Texas!
We love ours. Very, very comfortable. A lot of room front and back. That's the first thing everyone talks about. The safety features and storage are awesome. Safety is tops notch. My wife loves that part.
Awesome, happy to hear that! It’s a fantastic all around SUV...can’t go wrong with it at all. Thanks for sharing that.
very cool and clean,i like the 2row bench seat...this review is nice
Great review, well done. I've always loved the Highlander majorly for its size and functionality.
Thank you! Definitely, it’s an all around great vehicle. My wife and I have a 2004 Highlander and want one of these new ones lol
I am looking for a car for my wife right now. Your information was very helpful! Thank you!
Excellent Review. Bought Exact Same Highlander Limited from SUNTOYOTA, same Color last month. Very Comfortable Ride.👍
Thank you, that’s awesome and I’m glad to hear it 😁👍
Massive review bro!
Thank you! Thanks for watching!
I have the 2018 Toyota Highlander and I love it!!!
Awesome, glad to hear it and thanks for watching! We have an 04 Highlander and when it’s time...we’ll probably get another!
Great video
I have the 2018 Limited and honestly there are only two things I dislike. 1) no LED headlights which I already took care of by buying some aftermarket LED bulbs and 2) the infotainment screen. It looks a bit dated and although it doesn’t have apple play it actually works great. I know the 2014 model had issues with the screen shutting off but they completely took care of that I believe in the 2017 refreshed model.
A LOOOOT of people complain on how slow the tailgate Is but one time I hit the button on my remote to open it and didn’t realize how short the garage ceiling was and I was able to stop it before it got damaged; it’s also good for kids if they put their hands in there as it gives you time to make sure the tailgate is clear to close.
Other than that I appreciate your review as it’s not biased and you never compared it to other cars which makes this easier to watch.
That’s awesome and I’m happy to hear your thoughts on it. Great points about the tailgate too...that makes sense. Thanks for watching and I hope you continue to enjoy your Highlander! 👍
nice review! thanks
mipalo thank you, glad you liked it!
Thanks for a great video. You explained the features of the Highlander well. I plan on buying the 2019 model (XLE) this month. Have you noticed if the gray exterior color takes on a brownish tinge in sunlight? Thanks again!
Thank you very much. Yes, I do see a slight brownish tinge in the sunlight. I own a Camry with the same color and see it but honestly only if I actually really look at it. Most of the time I forget about it and don’t notice that. In other lightings I like it...dark, shade, indirect lighting.
The Highlander is comfy and practical...enjoy it!
I believe the button you said was for rear wiper is actually front wiper heater no?
🤔 I LOVE THIS IS BETTER THAN THE 2017HONDA PILOT😱
I have the Highlander xle 2018 I love it
That’s great to hear! I hope you continue to enjoy it 👍
Nice SUV, thank !
Yes it is, thanks for watching!
I love Toyota highlander Ltd 2018
My wife has a 2004 Highlander and I know she would love to have this new one!
I'm looking at getting an 2017/18 XLE and I'm guessing that you can switch out the Halogen Headlights to LED which is what I would do as soon as I get mine. Great reviews. Really like your channel!
Thanks Peter! Yep you’re right, super easy to do. We have a 2017 Camry with the same Halogen projector setup as this. I bought plug and play LEDs on Amazon (Hikari brand) and they’re great. Super bright and even light but they still follow the beam cutoff pattern so they don’t blind people.
Thanks for stopping by and enjoy it if you get one! 👍
@@PrimeAutotainment that's really good to know ... can you please share or recommend a video how to change Halogen to LED lights for Camery or Highlander ? ..Thank you
Did you end up buying Highlander ? ... can you please share or recommend a video how to change Halogen to LED lights for 2018 Highlander ?
@@alongreen8727 Unfortunately i did not get the Highlander. Still rocking my 2013 Accord EXL.
Can you please make a video on the 2019 highlander? Thanks
If I get a chance I’d love to!
Can you tell me if Toyota solved the problem with the 8 speed AWD transmission they are having on the 2017 AWD models. Love the Highlander, just don't want to buy a 2018 and get stuck with a problem, please reply.
As of right now, I’m not sure. I haven’t heard anything as far as changes or reprogrammed units go. Wish I knew more!
Excellent review. Do you (and your wife) prefer this over the XLE? I'm concerned about cabin wind noise. Do I have to get a moon roof? Lastly, regarding the exterior- is the white available with the exact interior in your demo? What is the exterior color in your demo? Would you and your wife still choose this gray exterior?
Did they resolve the dash hump issue?
Thank you so much. Best review I've seen. I have a 2001 Limited that I love!
Thank you! We prefer the limited over XLE especially for ventilated seats...but we’d probably go with the XLE to save a little money.
Once you get to the XLE trim and higher, the moonroof is standard and I don’t believe it can be deleted.
Yes the white is available with the interior here.
This exterior is Predawn Gray Mica - I have a Camry with this color and it hides dirt pretty well but also has shades of brown in it with. Some lighting. Overall I’m happy with the color. For the Highlander we would probably go with the white though, she really likes it because of the pearl metallic type of shine it has.
As for the dash hump...I’ve heard about it but not sure on any resolutions or what the updates are on it. Might be a good idea to check some Toyota Forums and see.
I appreciate it very much! Glad to hear it...those early highlanders are great. We own a 2004 Limited as well and don’t wanna get rid of it lol. It’s at 170k miles so far.
If you’re interested in getting a new Highlander...once the 2020 models hit the lot...big incentives should be coming for the 2019 models - not sure if you’ve seen 2020 model but it’s been redesigned
Thanks again, let me know if you have any other questions. As for wind noise...it’s been a while since I’ve driven this 2018 model but I know it’s quieter than our 2004 lol
Thank you so much for your reply. I know, my 2001 has only 92, 500 miles on it and it is the best car I've owned. It has the beige cloth interior. Didn't think I'd like leather, but the perforated is a game changer. Had a 2001 Camry previously, loved it, but was too low.
Any concerns about visibility with that new rear window or about the same with regular hatch? Do I need to consider the Platinum?
Pearlized exterior can be a concern here in Southern California with fading, oxidizing. Any info on that?
Much appreciated and best Easter wishes to you and your family.
The rear visibility definitely isn’t very good, but almost none of the vehicles in this class are. You can see enough if what you need to, but gotta be careful. Kind spot monitoring is helpful as a backup plan.
It all depends if you want the extra features with the platinum, maybe check out two different models and see if you’d miss the features or not.
I’m not sure how different it would affect the paint but here in Texas I see a lot of the white color like that and haven’t seen any with issues or bad spots...so I would hope itd be safe! Probably try to get a coat of wax on it from time to time to be safe.
Thank you very much and same to you! 😁
i like your highlander
The tailgate goes slow now because someone sued Toyota for it going too fast
My friends got highlander and Nissan Rogue. I tried both but Highlander for me!
Nice I’m with ya there..more space and power! Thanks for watching Zach!
Nolan, I agree with you about the space and power, but the price of the Highlander, ouch!!!!! These SUVs are not supposed to cost as much as a down payment for a house. Because of the price difference, I bet most people would buy the Rogue, but lease the Highlander, and I'll bet that it is probably expensive to least the Highlander as well. I adore the Highlander, but I can only get if I win the lottery.
P.S. can you please do a review of the Nissan Rogue. I like your reviews because you're honest with your likes and diplomatic with your dislikes.
Thanx, Nolan. You're the best. Looking forward to seeing more Prime Autotainment reviews.
Yeah the price gets steep at this trim! My wife and I have an ‘04 and would love a new one, but as long as hers is running well we will save the money for now lol.
Good news! I believe I’m doing a Nissan Rogue this Friday! Probably get review up the following week. Pretty sure they want me to do the top trim (usually do) but if I choose the trim level which would you prefer? I’ll try to cover details and specs of each trim either way.
I really appreciate that. Thanks for your support! 😊
Thanks Nolan for your feedback. If you could choose the trim, I would appreciate it if you would review the SV trim. When choosing trims, I always go for the middle trim. I work in healthcare, and trust me, healthcare work is hard, earned money, therefore I don't want to spend so much for the top trim, but don't want to have the basic trim either. The middle trim always suits me just fine. I know that the SV is the middle trim, so I hope that you will be able to review that trim. I am in the market for a crossover, I am leaning towards the Rogue because of affordability plus I like Nissan, I've always had good luck with them.
But just in case I hit the Powerball jackpot tonight, I will run out and get a Highlander ASAP!!! LOL!!!! Thanks for your feedback, I will be on the lookout for your Rogue review. I am so glad that I found your site. Will definitely be watching only your reviews from now on. Thanks again.
Sounds good I will see what I can do. If it’s the top trim I’ll make sure to go over SV features but maybe it’ll work out!
I respect your healthcare work. I work as a physical therapist assistant...I’ve seen hospital, SNF, outpatient, and pediatrics and know just how much work other healthcare workers do...everyone is far under appreciated that’s not a doctor. Thanks for what you do.
I appreciate that. If I may...my buddy does RUclips reviews as well (Forrest’s Auto Reviews). He’s been at it longer than me..his channel is worth a look if you like 👍
thx
Whats the difference between limited and the limited awd ?
The only difference is FWD vs AWD. Otherwise the Limited is just the name of the trim level. If you see Limited Platinum, that’s the limited trim with the platinum package that gives you a handful of extra features.
Good review! It's a shame that LED headlights aren't even an option, but for Corolla they come standard. Also Toyota should just drop that base 4 cylinder and make the V6 standard.
Thank you! I agree about the LED..kinda ridiculous when you pay twice as much as corolla lol.
Definitely with that V6, I can’t imagine driving this with that base 4 cylinder. Thanks for watching!
I just purchased a new Highlander Limited last week and love it so far. I'm researching my options now for whiter and brighter headlights. I'm thinking HID is the way to go here with the projector headlights.
I think the HIDs would do great in the projector housing. Happy to hear you love it so far and I hope it continues!
Does this have a break hold? Thz
Yu Le no it does not, bummer.
Nice SUV but I would probably describe it as having 2.5 rows because an adult passenger would have a hard time sitting in the cramped space of the "3rd row" seating.
We do like our 2018 Highlander Limited, but do have some complaints. 1-the navigation screen is very difficult to see in bright sunlight, 2- the low pressure tire warning does not tell you which tire is low, 3- the headlights do not come on when you remotely unlock the vehicle. This can be unsafe in a dark parking lot. All that comes on are the puddle lights under the mirrors. 4- the location of the drivers side mirror blocks most of the view when turning left into a driveway or the like. Just our feelings on this otherwise excellent SUV.
Excellent points Walt! Glad to hear you enjoy it otherwise. One thing about the lights when unlocking...I’m not positive but it might be possible to change that in the vehicle settings area in the main screen. Not sure. It worth looking at if you haven’t already. Thanks for watching!
@@PrimeAutotainment Yes, the vehicle settings was the first thing we tried. Very surprised that this feature isn't available on the Highlander Limited. It's been standard on every vehicle we've owned since 2003. It was a feature called "perimeter lighting" on our 2003 Silverado. From the key fob unlock, the headlights, backup lights, and puddle lights all came on. Very nice.
Walt McConnell sorry to hear that. Thanks for pointing that out. Very surprising!
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I have the same one
Nice! How do you like it?
It's weird how they keep saying there's 'more interior space' but you can't even see out the back because the pillars wrap around you. Far as I'm concerned my 2002 has more 'space' as I can actually see out the rear. I will stick with my 2002 until I die
That’s definitely a bummer with the stylingof newer vehicles. We have an ‘04 Highlander too and love it.
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See my Twitter acct, @2018_Highlander for details of our Highlander.
how much is it?
The base Highlander starts around $31k and this Limited trim will be $42-43k msrp all depending on any extras like all wheel drive.
Good review but honda and toyota will soon be doing a complete body change for their vehicles. Cant wait for 2019 to hit to see peeks
sunofegypt7 thanks! Yeah I know for sure Honda has been seen testing the 2019 Pilot, I’m exited too
Prime Autotainment the body will. Change?
Supposedly just minor changes to front end and tail lights is what it looks like. Search for 2019 pilot redesign and you will find some sites with spy photos. Definitely not a drastic change thiugh
Nothing that I know of for the Highlander though
i do not konw how
Hey Hey if you go to video time 12:15 I’m looking at the overhead lights and moonroof controls.
One side is a switch that says “open close” and the other switch in the right says “up down”
One if the switches opens it all the way up or closes it and the other tilts it up and down without fully opening it
Hope that helps!
i have a mom and she does not know how to opeon the sun roof
You better show her the button then!
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If your in the market for a Highlander look for a hump in dash just to the drivers side of the clock in the channel between the bezel and main dash. Dealer says its a problem, Toyota acknowledges issue but refuses to do anything because it says others have the same issue. We bought one last month and have less than 600 miles on it. I have gone to other dealers and some do and some don't have the problem. Toyota warranty is terrible. Buyer beware.
Wow dang never heard of it, thanks for sharing. So other than there being a hump does it cause any problems with rattles or the infotainment system or things like that at all?
Prime Autotainment Not yet, see my Twitter acct @2018_Highlander. Goal is to eventually file a class action suit.
Not yet. See @2018_Highlander on twitter for current dash issue.
You simply must change/remake a different music intro!
Now that it’s on RUclips I can’t change the music, but each other video has different type of music. Thanks for the input!
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Stop saying " ginormous"
wopjohn don’t be so sensitive. I think I said it 3 times and probably have never said it since this video.
No Apple car play?