2021 Toyota Highlander Hybrid - 1 Year Ownership Update & Winter Driving Impressions

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  • Опубликовано: 14 дек 2024

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  • @slump45
    @slump45 Год назад +85

    You can adjust the backup camera brightness in the settings I believe, someone might have turned it down because that’s not normal.

    • @TheTopher
      @TheTopher  Год назад +36

      Went in and adjusted it to full brightness, will see if that helps!

    • @igeekone
      @igeekone Год назад +4

      @@TheTopher That's definitely not normal. It's still under warranty, have the dealership replace the damaged camera.

    • @jonkrispeterson6678
      @jonkrispeterson6678 Год назад +3

      My RAV4 can go into EV mode if I hit a decline on the interstate going 70.

    • @jaydenpizza10
      @jaydenpizza10 Год назад +1

      @@TheTopher break up with wife

    • @jaydenpizza10
      @jaydenpizza10 Год назад +1

      @@TheTopher break up with wife

  • @TheNovaSlyBat
    @TheNovaSlyBat Год назад +6

    You had me at "It's just a big Prius!"

  • @FatalAnimal
    @FatalAnimal Год назад +15

    Yep - this is what we have as well. Excellent family vehicle. That said I kept my 4runner as well for times when I need a rig that speaks to my heart instead of my brain like the highlander.

    • @mikemayers8672
      @mikemayers8672 Год назад

      No need for 2 Just keep the 4Runner

    • @FatalAnimal
      @FatalAnimal Год назад +1

      @@mikemayers8672 lol tell that to my wife! She would prefer not to walk lol

    • @yennyjen5742
      @yennyjen5742 6 месяцев назад

      How is your vehicle doing? Are you still liking the Highlander? I been wanting to trade in my 2006 4runner but I am in so much love with it. 😢 still deciding.. don’t want to do the wrong decision

    • @FatalAnimal
      @FatalAnimal 6 месяцев назад +1

      @@yennyjen5742 Absolutely - as our Highlander has broken in it rides smoother and gets even better gas mileage. The ONLY compliant I really have with it is the 3rd row is pretty small and only usable by children. I think if we had to do it over again we might get a Sienna (same exact power train as the highlander) The Highlander really is a fantastic vehicle for every day use. With the 3rd row down it has a gigantic cargo hold which is fantastic. We do not regret the purchase one bit.

    • @yennyjen5742
      @yennyjen5742 6 месяцев назад

      @@FatalAnimal thanks

  • @scenicroutedriving8644
    @scenicroutedriving8644 Год назад +7

    2:47 "It is just a big Prius!"

  • @sane3432
    @sane3432 Год назад +11

    Loved the review! Highlander is currently at the top of my list for a family car. Question, is there a way for CarPlay to be edge to edge? Or does it always have that split-screen layout?

  • @bowie2004
    @bowie2004 Год назад +43

    Y'all still got snow there??

    • @OnTheRocks71
      @OnTheRocks71 Год назад +8

      I think this was recorded earlier. We've been having lovely weather here lately. 70's and 80's this week. We do still get a little snow once in a while beginning-mid April occasionally, but I can't remember if we did this year.

    • @yay842
      @yay842 Год назад

      Hell no lmao unless he went to the Poles for a video

  • @nycad2484
    @nycad2484 Год назад +14

    That dark reverse cam is super weird. My 2021 Highlander non hybrid is super easy to see, plenty bright. Something is definitely wrong there.

    • @attackb5349
      @attackb5349 Год назад +1

      Agreed something is off. Camera module may need to be replaced. We have a 2022 Highlander hybrid and a recently departed 2019 Camry both of which have phenomenal night time brightness visibility on the reverse cameras.

  • @chowchow3335
    @chowchow3335 Год назад +6

    I’m looking at grand highlander with this powertrain, I like the fuel economy number for it since I will be keeping the car for a long time, but I’m worry that it’s not powerful enough for the grand highlander and it’s gonna be too sluggish and frustrating, thoughts??

  • @jenniferswift2381
    @jenniferswift2381 11 месяцев назад

    I have this car and my backup camera is much brighter than that, no issues.

  • @Josifer4GAppFire
    @Josifer4GAppFire Год назад +4

    That sound system is amazing.

    • @be4unvme
      @be4unvme 8 месяцев назад

      It's not that loud tho. Maybe because the car is pretty big.

    • @ballistic0526
      @ballistic0526 2 месяца назад

      @@be4unvmedo you put your speakers on full blast or something?

    • @aka7kak8
      @aka7kak8 Месяц назад

      Jbl will sound proper at higher volumes if doors get sound treatment , otherwise rattle.

  • @e-6106
    @e-6106 Год назад +1

    My family is buying the 2022 platinum 3.5L its not a hybrid and I can’t wait for it!

  • @Theonestrongbusleader
    @Theonestrongbusleader Год назад +4

    I love hybrid products! I can buy one dude.

  • @rightlanehog3151
    @rightlanehog3151 Год назад +24

    Chris, My top lesson in your switch from the CX-30 to the Highlander Hybrid is the importance of rear seat space/legroom to accommodate REAR-FACING child seats. 🥳🥳Any car, CUV or SUV in 2023 that calls itself a 'family vehicle' needs to accept today's rear-facing child seats with full-size adults in the front seats. In regard to ALL-Season tires, save the All Seasons and alloy rims for the other three seasons and get some cheap steel wheels with high quality snow tires for winter. Speaking of tire logic, your brave decision to downsize the OEM rims and increase sidewall in the face of overwhelming auto fashion forces deserves praise. 👏👏👏👏

    • @jsfbay1
      @jsfbay1 Год назад +5

      Agreed about downsizing the wheels. The current craze *has* to stop, otherwise we'll eventually just ride on wheels with no tires 🙂

    • @rightlanehog3151
      @rightlanehog3151 Год назад

      @@jsfbay1 Exactly.

  • @aa19nn
    @aa19nn Год назад +1

    The snow is beautiful, Which state was this filmed in?

  • @howardkeys
    @howardkeys Год назад +2

    I’m on the waiting list for this exact model and colour combo. Question, would you rather have this or a CX90?

  • @Rbl7132
    @Rbl7132 28 дней назад +1

    He got the lower gas mileage because he put those 18-in rim tires on... I would imagine.. I would like to know if he reads this message

  • @keithfiredive
    @keithfiredive 6 месяцев назад

    I was thinking about the Limited. I would definitely swap to 18”wheels too. I like the 1500watt power inverter. Bench seat. Wish it didn’t have a sun roof, the seal is a huge job to replace when it wears out.

  • @tsizzle
    @tsizzle Год назад +2

    Hmm should one think about a Sienna if considering the Highlander? How does the ride compare to the RAV4 woodland you previously reviewed?

  • @REDTERM7
    @REDTERM7 Год назад +5

    This is like the representtation of an suv an model if you heard the word suv the image would be this toyota cause it has everthing it has to offer as an suv thanks for the amazing content as always topher.

  • @TaijiArban
    @TaijiArban Год назад +1

    Does the eco mode not feel sluggish to you? All toyota models I have been in, the eco mode makes me drive more roughly because the throttle response is slow and I inadvertently press the pedal more

  • @brq44
    @brq44 Год назад +1

    Was this published later because it’s very weird to see snow in may

  • @10cpaul
    @10cpaul Год назад +5

    Recently had A 23 Highlander rental w the new 2.4 turbo ran excellent! no lag had a lot of b@lls for moving.... mpg not bad. Great move on Toyota to change over from v6.

  • @yay842
    @yay842 Год назад +2

    What a nice daily 👍

  • @benstein846
    @benstein846 2 месяца назад

    Hybrid or V6 for long road trips?

  • @edmundohillary
    @edmundohillary Год назад +2

    With three kids (or one in your case) explain to me how this makes any sense when compared with the extra room and auto sliding doors you get in AWD hybrid Sienna.

    • @KristheKoala
      @KristheKoala Год назад +1

      A lot of people don't want minivans anymore. But for 3 kids I would certainly go with the sienna!

  • @googleaccount7318
    @googleaccount7318 Год назад

    You can make the cam brighter in the settings

  • @abdurrahman.maricar
    @abdurrahman.maricar Год назад +2

    Snowing? In May?

  • @Dnserror88
    @Dnserror88 2 месяца назад

    9:50 to your right. First car: driver playing with a tablet or something. Second car: on their phone

  • @rb8999
    @rb8999 Год назад +7

    Bought a 2020 limited last year, I like it a lot for the most part. Just have a couple of small issues like the inconsistent brake feel you mentioned.
    The biggest complaint I have is for the range. Toyota lists it as a 17 gallon tank with close to a 600 mile range but I've never filled more than 13.5 gallons (10 to empty) and normally around 12.5 gallons (30 to empty) averaging 32mpg majority of the time.
    My longer trips are generally 425-450 miles so it's frustrating when I was expecting 500+ range

    • @lpflood
      @lpflood Год назад +1

      I have a '22 Highlander XLE V6 and I'm pretty sure Toyota gives you the warning light way early, with a few gallons left to spare. I've read some comments alluding to this online.

    • @superbros1690
      @superbros1690 Год назад +5

      Yeah its gives your like 3-4 gallons for those who procrastinate

  • @dschinkal
    @dschinkal Год назад

    Please keep doing tire reviews. Tire rack is ok but I’ve been disappointed with my last two purchases that were tire rack’s most recommended tire

  • @thibaaanthibaaan4287
    @thibaaanthibaaan4287 Год назад +1

    does the coldness effects the age of the batteries ?

  • @cassinihuygens
    @cassinihuygens Год назад +1

    Yeah the camera being dark is not normal. Something is messed up with the settings.

  • @jessyantonio5116
    @jessyantonio5116 12 дней назад

    Cámaras gets a lot brighter when u clean it with windex

  • @jeffdeboer1679
    @jeffdeboer1679 Год назад

    How long ago did you film this? I hope the weather in Michigan wasn't like that in early May! 😂

  • @knightshadow4474
    @knightshadow4474 Год назад +2

    I wouldn't have ever bought a car used from testing, imagine how degraded the battery became by the amount of 0-60's it has had.

  • @davidwpoon
    @davidwpoon Год назад +1

    😮 If only I could get a second row 60/40 instead of captains with the current model year

  • @JoesGoldenGarage
    @JoesGoldenGarage Год назад

    Man I missed this one. I did not know you bought one. So is the fleet include the BRZ, Miata and this?

  • @areallytallguy
    @areallytallguy Год назад +5

    Man, the space inside is basically the same as my 2023 CR-V…which gets basically the same gas mileage on the normal 1.5T model

    • @10cpaul
      @10cpaul Год назад +3

      The 1.5 Honda engine is bad! Head gasket issues basically the kia engine for Honda. Honda reliability has gone way down hill!

    • @areallytallguy
      @areallytallguy Год назад

      @@10cpaul lol. There’s a guy with 700k miles on his 2018 1.5T on RUclips. Plenty of them over 200k with zero issues. You have no clue what you’re talking about. If it was actually like Kia, why doesn’t Honda have massive recalls out like Kia? The engine has been used for 7 years now. Do you think before you say dumb shit?

    • @Schreibtisch1
      @Schreibtisch1 Год назад

      ​@@10cpaul Isn't that only affecting very few 1.5 engines? Lots of people on the Civic/CR-V forums reached 100,000+ miles and never had any issues with the engine. AC condenser on the car is crap though.

  • @googleaccount7318
    @googleaccount7318 Год назад

    Love the color on the outside

  • @jdparas
    @jdparas 10 месяцев назад

    does the break really feel sluggish? Like you wouldnt really feel like its slowing down that you have to step on the break pedal a little more?

  • @Oskar0424
    @Oskar0424 Год назад +5

    Man I love your ownership videos... and I get this feeling that maybe you enjoy these more than the reviews?

    • @marlonmalave7098
      @marlonmalave7098 Год назад +4

      maybe it’s due to the fact that he owns the vehicle and not a week/weekend “borrowed” one. he basically has more freedom in case something happens. it’s his (and wife’s) car :)

    • @Oskar0424
      @Oskar0424 Год назад +1

      @@marlonmalave7098 yup precisely

  • @MathewBT81
    @MathewBT81 Год назад +3

    2023 model has updated camera plus digital dash i believe 👍 Great review 🏆

  • @danielson5850
    @danielson5850 Год назад

    Should I buy a used 2020 Toyota highlander platinum with 45,125k km priced at 55k Canadian or a 2023 Toyota highlander xle hybrid priced at 54k Canadian

  • @NathanCouture-pn3tn
    @NathanCouture-pn3tn Год назад

    Amazing video

  • @timsouttahere
    @timsouttahere Год назад

    Did you make this video months ago because its 90 degrees here 🥵

  • @MRX5000X
    @MRX5000X Год назад

    Speaking of big Prius, I wish they'd make a new Prius V. The height of the rear doors on new Prius are very short for dealing with child seat occupants, and I don't want a crossover hybrid.

  • @mtunofun1
    @mtunofun1 Год назад +5

    Man you bought an ex-press vehicle. Those things are driven harder than an under 25 yr old driving a rental car. Then again, that Toyota can take the abuse.

  • @Wasabi9111
    @Wasabi9111 Год назад +1

    What’s the circular mirror on your side mirrors? Are they useful?

    • @gilboman
      @gilboman Год назад +1

      they let you see your blindspot at all times, basically an analog and more reliable 360 camera and BSM

  • @SerPurple51
    @SerPurple51 Год назад

    A little surprised you bought a press car since you know how they're treated. But I guess, it makes sense to buy a Toyota of all vehicles, since they're known to be pretty reliable.

  • @tesilimunadejare1218
    @tesilimunadejare1218 Год назад

    I have a question. Do they have Toyota venza NO hybrid OR all toyota Venza are always Hybrid ?

  • @danhoria2003
    @danhoria2003 7 месяцев назад

    Why did you remove de running boards¿ Is there a performance issue or just an estetic preference of yours? Thanks...

    • @mckyra
      @mckyra 4 месяца назад

      he mentioned on another video that for the highlander, running boards are unnecessary as the car is not high anyway and it gets in the way when you try to enter in and out. so a practicality issue.

  • @dianaarteaga9753
    @dianaarteaga9753 10 месяцев назад

    Is the engine super loud? I have a ‘23 & hate how loud it is 😭

  • @4runnerMod
    @4runnerMod Год назад

    Are you gonna do a test drive on the grand highlander when it’s released?

  • @AndyGrouch
    @AndyGrouch Год назад

    Is Lexus RX based on this model?

  • @bensonwu1238
    @bensonwu1238 Год назад

    What is the difference between highlander and 4runner?

  • @sf98321
    @sf98321 Год назад +1

    Now that the CX-90 Hybrid is an option, will we be seeing a switch back to Mazda?

    • @mckyra
      @mckyra 4 месяца назад

      I tested both and would still prefer the highlander. not that mazda rides worse but the interior was not practical in mazda. less storage, too minimalistic design, good looking but weird cloth materials on dash that would look horrible when dirty and you cannot remove or clean them. also buttons felt a bit lower quality, although i trust mazda's quality. oh and the sunroof is much better on highlander. mazda's sunroof opens only partially, just enough to put your hand out. design wise however, it is mazda hands down.

  • @xlthumper
    @xlthumper Год назад

    What settings are your audio at?

  • @K4Cachet
    @K4Cachet Год назад +2

    Nice!

  • @babakpakbaz
    @babakpakbaz 10 месяцев назад

    for 9 month we have snow in michigan😊

  • @francesco4542
    @francesco4542 Год назад

    can you put your camera a little higher

  • @KYIV0482
    @KYIV0482 Год назад

    Nice interior

  • @JoesGoldenGarage
    @JoesGoldenGarage Год назад

    Curious if Toyota can fix that camera for you? Looked way to dim

    • @TheTopher
      @TheTopher  Год назад +1

      I did play around with the brightness/contrast and that seems to have helped a lot. Before I didn’t realize there was a separate menu setting for the reverse camera

  • @meyomix2816
    @meyomix2816 Год назад +1

    why tf it snowing in may

  • @angrybear888
    @angrybear888 Год назад +1

    time for a new audio test song, and no need to play it for that long tbh

  • @josemiguel4069
    @josemiguel4069 Год назад

    What is the interior color?

  • @KL60486
    @KL60486 Год назад

    what happened to your cx30?

    • @BrandonG8Man
      @BrandonG8Man Год назад

      He mentioned in the beginning of the video that they sold it and his 4Runner to combine funds for the Highlander.

  • @awilson72
    @awilson72 Год назад

    For the price the Q7 isn’t that far off. Went to it from my S7 and really don’t regret it.

  • @jeffreyerickson6766
    @jeffreyerickson6766 Год назад

    I wish we could see what you look like!

  • @JJ-mh3hb
    @JJ-mh3hb Год назад

    Can an average Joe get a press car?

  • @laithmusa798
    @laithmusa798 Год назад

    What’s up with the snow lmao?

  • @paranromallover4543
    @paranromallover4543 Год назад

    If i ever had kids i would get a lifted station wagon.

  • @frankenelimtangco2400
    @frankenelimtangco2400 Год назад

    Mine is 22 Highlander XLE AWD V6 so comfortable, spacious for family of 5 didn’t regret buying it. The only downside is the gas guzzling V6. 😂🤣 btw where did you bought those blindspot mirrors?

  • @Chandroth
    @Chandroth Год назад

    Ooyy should be paying you by now for all the promotions you did for him.

  • @marlonmalave7098
    @marlonmalave7098 Год назад

    my in my turbocharged CX-30 hearing 400 miles out of a tank: 👁️👄👁️
    i drive hard so i only get like 150 or less 😭

  • @daviddaniel2198
    @daviddaniel2198 10 месяцев назад

    Does anyone still own one? I might trade in my 21 Ram 1500 quad cab HEMI for one

  • @supraphonic88
    @supraphonic88 Год назад

    Cringed when I heard "press fleet"... but I guess folks probably weren't thrashing a Highlander too badly

  • @01tonghab17
    @01tonghab17 Год назад +4

    snow wtf

  • @QuartzE-cb3cp
    @QuartzE-cb3cp Год назад

    The go to to song you play in every video I think… 🤔 it does not come across well. Buy an instrumental rock song to play. 💡🤷🏼‍♂️

  • @b286guy
    @b286guy Год назад

    ⛄️

  • @KingKong-
    @KingKong- 11 месяцев назад

    Why didn't you take this hybrid on a rougher snow track????? You drove 90% of the time on highway without snow.....which SUV could not tackle that!!!!😂😂😂😂😂😂 Praise the car's winter performance if the SUV can tackle fresh snow without tracks of other cars to follow.....Toyota awd never comes even 50% of top awd by Quattro, 4motion or Subaru. But good point is ofcourse mpg. Your tires does not even have 3pmsf🤙🤙🤙🤙🤙......18" rubber gets cushioned drive for sure. Overall not so great review or video......Try to post realistic adventurous videos which people would encounter in a blizzard or white-out conditions. So I'm not subscribing......sorry boss!!!🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

  • @thehunterofhumans5370
    @thehunterofhumans5370 Год назад +2

    First

  • @kevinlainez1686
    @kevinlainez1686 Месяц назад

    I love the way you said
    ! It's Just A Big Prius !! 😅