The 2023 Toyota Highlander Hybrid LE - (what the BASE model offers)
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- Опубликовано: 7 июн 2024
- #2023Highlander #2023ToyotaHighlander #HighlanderHybridLE #HighlanderHybrid
⚠️UPDATE! I mistakenly said turbo and spoke about the horsepower/torque specs on the gas model 2.4L Turbo. The Hybrid AWD-e has the 2.5L non turbo. This offers 243 combined net horsepower, with 186hp @ 6,000 rpm and 175 lb./ft torque @ 4400 rpm. NO TURBO!
(But my comment on the exponential power during the test drive stands. Very similar feel to a turbo!)
Welcome to my video on the 2023 Toyota Highlander Hybrid LE!
Since 2001, the Toyota Highlander has offered reliable 3-row transportation with plenty of comfort, and cargo space to boot. It has grown in size and technology over the years. Plus with the evergreen Toyota Hybrid System, it gets the gas mileage of a small car!
But the Highlander has gone through big changes for 2023! With an updated powertrain, and some new software, the 2023 Highlander is actually much different than the 2022…even though they LOOK the same.
In this video we will cover the exterior, engine and drivetrain, then make our way inside to talk about the space and style in the 2023 Toyota Highlander Hybrid LE. We will also take it for a test drive and explore this efficient 3-row SUV.
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Time Stamps:
00:00 Intro
00:12 Exterior
06:48 Engine & Powertrain
10:12 Interior/Cargo
12:27 3rd row
15:36 Middle Row
19:44 Copilot Seat
24:11 Driver’s Seat
32:45 Test Drive
37:10 Concluding Thoughts
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⚠️UPDATE! I mistakenly said turbo and spoke about the horsepower/torque specs on the gas model 2.4L Turbo. The Hybrid AWD-e has the 2.5L non turbo. This offers 243 combined net horsepower, with 186hp @ 6,000 rpm and 175 lb./ft torque @ 4400 rpm. NO TURBO!
(But my comment on the exponential power during the test drive stands. Very similar feel to a turbo!)
Here are some useful/related links:
🔴📖Brochure for 2023 Highlander:
www.toyota.com/content/dam/toyota/brochures/pdf/2023/highlander_ebrochure.pdf
🔴📖Build Info for 2023 Highlander:
www.toyota.com/configurator/build/step/model/year/2023/series/highlander/
🎥 Highlander Playlist!
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🔴2023 Highlander Tutorial!↙️
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question! can i get out of my camry lease 7 months early and into a new one with NO penalty?? i got a letter in mail from my dealership to trade it in and get out out of my lease 7 months early with NO penalty! any truth to that?? i want a new camry or corolla!
You have to review your lease contract to see what can be done
Best video about the Highlander that I could find. Thorough and simply explained. Thanks for a great video!
Thank you so much!
I love your videos! I have no business watching this one because I have a brand new Rav4 but I was just curious about the Highlander. :) You are so thorough and thoughtful in your tours.
Hey thanks for the support! I’m always here to help
I love your smooth and nice speed you talk very calming to listen to and easy to comprehend. 👍
Thank you!
keep up the good work with base model reviews..
Thank you
Taking delivery of an XLE Hybrid in a few weeks. Selling the old 2010 Honda Odyssey which we’ve loved. I think we are going to be very happy with our choice. Thanks for all of your 2023 Highlander videos. It’s been very helpful to watch them.
Congrats and thanks for watching!
That's very calm and in detailed review .. those foot taps before stepping in.. I would be glad if you showed how to turn off that front small headlight
Thank you. The front small headlight? Like to drive around with no lights on at all?
Well explained! Thank you Brian!
Thanks for watching!
Great review, very detailed!!
Thank you
I just got a Highlander last week. ❤ Lovin it so far. 😀
Nice!
Nice Job Brian. Really appreciate your knowledge of the Toyotas you review. The Highlander is my favorite Toyota SUV. Nice to see foglights and LED headlights being offered on the base Model. OFC I love the Midnight black Metallic.
Hey thanks for watching my video! Always great to see your opinion on my content!
Brian. Excellent video. The most thorough Toyota reviewer in my opinion
Thank you!! 🙏🏼
Very informative video with lots of features
Glad you liked it
Brian, I just bought the Highlander Hybrid Bronze Edition XLE AWD, back at the beginning of January. I've already got over 7, 500 mi on it. It is an amazing vehicle.
Hey that’s awesome! I only sat in a bronze momentarily and it was really cool to see. Enjoy it!
Just got the highlander this week! Worth the money and feels like a luxury car because of the turbo.
Congrats!
I was doing research on Toyota and I came across your channel, so thanks for all the info, I appreciate it.
I was thinking about buying a Sequoia but it’s too big, so the highlander seems to be the one ☝️
Thanks again!
(I still want a Tundra....one day😢)
Thanks for checking me out! The Highlander is great. And all good things come in time! 🛻
nice review
Thank you
Ty. Do you know how the electric motors work for the front wheel drive only? I thought the all-wheel-drive used to electric motors for the rear wheels.
Subscribed
Thanks!
Thanks for the video Brian…. What are your thoughts on #cablegate as I understand the hybrid highlander has the same issue as rav4 but the wire casing is closer to the road (and debris and salt)….. thoughts?
Thanks for watching. I think for cars effected, the remedy is fine. I’m not a technician. I think the design was silly. I trust and hope that Toyota will do the right thing.
Okay. First…great informative video Brian! Second, if I were genuinely interested in a Highlander hybrid I am sold on the LE Hybrid! Yes, I would miss the tilt and slide sunroof, however I would be willing to live without it. I definitely like the black and gray color combination! As long as the cloth seating doesn’t feel “woolly or scratchy” I could live without the Softex seating! I will say I didn’t realize that Toyota did away with the 2.5 liter 4 cylinder hybrid system! I’ve seen the new 2.4 liter turbo engine in the Highlander and the one in your example looked identical to the 2021 Camry 4 cylinder hybrid system. Beyond that I am sold if I were seriously interested! Wow what a great way of explaining everything about this wonderful SUV! Just another reason I appreciate you and your willingness to explain everything! Well done Friend! Always with full respect! Mark in Iowa.
I think he made a mistake. I just picked up my XLE hybrid bronze edition and it has the 2.5L 4 cylinder hybrid. Not the 2.4 turbo
Yes sorry! Will update in description and comments thanks for catching that.
Thanks for the support and it’s always great to hear from you Mark!
@@davebond2381 Thanks again for catching that. I had gas model on my mind for some reason. I hope the rest of the video was still good!
@@brianruperti absolutely great video. Your videos helped me decide to purchase my XLE hybrid. I knew exactly what I was getting before it had even arrived. I really enjoy all of your videos. They're very well done. Thank you for all the work you do in creating them. Helps make decisions like mine easy
4.9 star review. Missing from the review is: the all-weather floor mats are non-standard, and are an added cost. Matter-of-fact, even carpeted floor mats are not free. And the mudguards are added to the base cost. My 2 week-old 2023 Highlander hybrid LE came with carpet mats, but I recommend getting the all-weather ones with the sales person's discount when you buy the vehicle. Way cheaper. Drove my new Highlander from L.A. to San Diego after purchase and got an amazing 43 MPG. It was mostly a flat freeway and I used a feather touch on the pedal to keep it under 60 mpg for engine break-in period.
Brian you made a great video but could you explain or item the le vs xle you did make some points but scrubbing back and forth.
Also does the le have Apple CarPlay ?
I have a 16 hl hy plat but no car play
Yes please see the attached brochure should be on page 13
This is my first car, and I found this very helpful,, thank you've! I have one question though. I've been searching for an answer online, but I'm still unsure. In order to shut the hood of this car, would I have to drop it from 8 inches above? Would the latch lock get in the way if I do that?
Glad to help. Yes you can drop it from 8 inches. Just make sure the prop arm is clipped back in it’s spot before you drop the hood. The latch won’t get in the way. It’s supposed to drop right into the latch.
@@brianruperti Just tried it out, and it worked. Thank you so much!
Glad I was able to help!
Thanks Brian! You are amazing and I love your reviews! I am so glad that you believe in the Highlander, because I love my 22 Toyota Highlander XLE AWD! I would never buy a Mazda CX 90! I am tried of seeing all of the Mazda videos on you tube!
You’re welcome and thanks for watching!
My dream car ... will be in the market for one in 2026 ... wonder what they will be like then
why so late?
@@rohanpota5919 I lease now an Atlas and it is due in 2026. If VW had a hybrid Atlas I would probably stay with VW ...
Your video was just fine! I knew what you meant! No worries from me Friend! I still appreciate you! You are well spoken and easy to understand! Mark.
Thank you 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
How’s your Iowa winter been?
Everywhere between mild and frigid! Not a lot of snow however! Our region of the Midwest has been predicted to be a more “open” winter with not as much overall precipitation. So some snow now and then, and some rain now and then. We were absolutely below zero a week before Christmas. Then temperatures moderated to around 40 degrees. Today was 6 degrees and sunny. Tomorrow should be just slightly warmer…slightly. Around 30 by Wednesday and Thursday then drops a little for Friday. Then we jump to upper 30’s to mid 40’s by next Monday. So all over the place.
Nice we have been the same. I will admit I enjoy some nice snow though.
Hi I just purchased a Toyota Highlander 2023
Question how to adjust the drivers seat?? Back and forth
Congrats, the long horizontal button can be dragged forward or backward toward the direction you want the seat to move.
Hello. What is a small key for toyota highlander used for?
Sorry I’m not sure what you’re asking
Thank you God bless you !
Same to you!
Why Highlander left rear window glass is HEATED and Right rear windows glass is not HEATED ?
What is the reason behind this ?
Can you Please explain.
Thanks
Someone said this is not a heated window it’s actually an antenna. So not sure 🤨
@@brianruperti
Thanks for your reply
But it’s not look like antenna
It’s heater aliments
Does it has front camera on windshield?
I see camera lens their
Please reply
I am talking about 2023 HH LE
I see camera on front windshield
Please reply if I am coreect
Yes it has the front camera for the pre collision system but not used for a 360 camera
@@brianruperti thanks for quick reply
can u please explain so can I view it in my infotainment screen
I mean to say how to operate it I want to see the
Another question can I upgrade to 360
Or I hv to put new unit
Does any off market brand u suggest for 360
Pleas
Is the Highland available without a third row?
Not in the US
No. It's a seven- or eight-seater.
Does the LE have a remote start on the key fob?
No
That’s a dealbreaker for me, living Florida where it’s always hot and need to cool down the car. I have it on my key fob of my Honda and never need to worry about paying a subscription like what Toyota is doing.
@@MrDilbert111 Remember I am up in the northern region, your Toyotas down there may vary slightly, so I recommend asking someone from your local dealer before writing the car off!
Wondering if you automatically tap the dirt off your shoes before getting into any car 🤔😂
Yes. I do it out of respect for the car and the owner/future owner. I only don’t do it when the car is seriously dirty. In those cases I usually just don’t even get in the car. Some cars are disgusting!
Does the base model have wireless carplay?
Yes
@@brianruperti wow that’s awesome. Thanks!
You’re welcome!
You are incorrect, it has the 2.5 litter engine, not the 2.4 turbo
Thank you
My dad is still deciding between Toyota RAV4 Hybrid or Toyota Highlander Hybrid. We’re very unsure which one is better for us lol
Drive both and you’ll know right away.
@@brianruperti I think we might shift to RAV4 cause we may need to save a little more money on a backup vehicle if one of old vehicles break down. I assume that Highlander requires to pay higher insurance. Thank you though!! You deserved a sub!!
@@legendaryslayer1234 that’s a solid plan. You’ll love the RAV4. Thanks for subscribing and welcome to the channel 😎
@@brianruperti You’re welcome. Thank you for welcoming me!! Just wondering, what’s the difference between Toyota RAV4 Hybrid LE vs Hybrid XLE trim level?
@@legendaryslayer1234 Go to page 11 on here: www.toyota.com/content/dam/toyota/brochures/pdf/2023/rav4_ebrochure.pdf
So no parking assist?
Not on the XLE
Technically I keep pace with traffic at around 74-76mph, and only get 30.4mpg. Maybe grandma can get 35mpg
To me black is a bad color because you canes every spot on the color .I have had two black cars and you can see every spot very clear !It is hard to maintain clean !Silver would be easier to have and hides dirt very good !
I really wish Toyota took away that useless chrome line at the bottom of the windows. It's tacky and it looks out of place. Just make it black instead of just one chrome line that comes out of nowhere.
Toyota is chromey but only second to Infiniti 🤣
This is not a Base highlander..
The base is the highlander L
I don’t consider L the base because most stores are not stocking the L