More irony, I am originally from Akron, OH, with family in Flint MI. I still visit home, and Flint . I have always liked the Highlander, mainly the original version, which was a two row crossover. I never found it useful except when I was in real estate. However, being a soft gear head who was once studying engineering, I always migrated to V8's and high output V6s.. I think my next purchase is an F150. My family and I plan on attending the Detroit auto show this year, I will take a closer look at the Highlander then. Have a great weekend, and yes, I subscribed to your channels.
I purchased a brand new 2023 Highlander Limited AWD on December 23rd, 2022. I came from a 5.7 l hemi V8 to this, and obviously it takes some adjustment. Like many, I do have concerns about the 2.4 l turbo in terms of longevity. I got the extended warranty, and we'll see how it goes. But I can also report that the engine feels strong. The car is very zippy and peppy. I would have preferred to have the straight V6 with direct injection, and I've owned a few cars with v6s. But power wise I've got to tell you that this engine with the torque ratio feels every bit as strong as those v6s. I also haven't noticed it being overly noisy. It's definitely a little noisier than a V6, and I don't know if that's the turbo or just the nature of a V4. Yet, it's nothing overly substantial. The only big difference I can tell is the shifting is a little choppier, but it's still smooth enough with the eight gear transmission. II will rarely ever drive this vehicle at acceleration rates enough to experience turbo lag. I like that it's not a CVT. So far, I really like the car a lot. Hopefully, with routine maintenance, everything will hold up well.
looks awesome, but the 4 cylinder turbo is not as smooth or dependable as the V6 . The car care guy explains this engine in his videos-Hes a master Toyota tech that is excellent
I would stick with the more reliable V6. Toyota’s focus must be towards the younger generation with the excess amount of red interior. I personally would prefer minimized red accents.
For sure on the V6. And a push button electric parking brake, no way. The only thing I like about this new model year is the tire pressure monitor shows each tire and the psi for each one. That's it.
I am not in the market but if I ever am in the future I will certainly give the Pilot a looksie. For a Honda I really like the exterior redesign, a very handsome rugged look. And the V6 is where its at.@@zemo2332 I took my car in for service at Toyota today and was shopping a Lexus GX on their lot for somebody else, the saleslady I talked to told me a lot of people are really disappointed in Toyota downsizing their six into a turbo four for the Highlander.
Not to mention it'll feel like a total shtbox with a high pitched 4 banger screaming when you want to get into traffic and MOVE. I have already heard it get up and go in another video. No thanks, I would take a smaller Prius if I had too over a large SUV with that in it.@@zemo2332
I have a platinum 2023 and love it. I would say it’s a good family of 4 (family of 5 max) suv. We have two kids and we have plenty of space with the captain seats in second row although my 6 year old prefers the 3rd row. I would not recommend for families that have 4 kids or more at all.
Took delivery of my 2022 XSE V-6 in October. So 2,200 miles all city driving and it averages 14.6 GPM. No way it going to see 21M.P.G. What's that about Toyota?
Those are exactly the reasons I've pretty much decided NOT to buy the Highlander. I don't like noisy at all, nor the lag factor. It's a crying shame. Think I may look at the Honda Pilot instead, can get that in a V6 still.
I like the looks of it and the ruby red is really nice, though I would never buy another red car. And I do like the wheels on that XSE. The tire pressure monitor with each individual tire and the psi is awesome, I had that in my 2017 Edge and miss that particular feature a lot. Out of the gate Toyota deleting the V6 is an absolute no go for me, I don't want a heavier SUV with a four banger screaming bloody murder under the hood when I have to put my foot in it. The quiet, rumbling hum of my V6 means a lot. The tablet sticking up on the dash is something I do not like in newer cars these days. The electric parking brake is not good either. But no V6, I am satisfied with what I have already and if I were in position that I had to buy something I would go for an older model in the third generation. I like the dash, the console, the ambient interior lighting and the flip up hatch glass as well as the V6 and the six speed gear box much better. Overall it has a nice refreshed look but just isn't for me.
I totally concur with this assessment. i had no idea they got rid of the V6 for this vehicle. I'm glad i have a 2019 Tacoma and a 2020 XSE Camry (with a 4 cylinder, but that's fine for the Camry) and no stupid tablets!
I hate to say but I am thoroughly disappointed in the 2023 I looked at on the showroom floor this past week. Everything about it from the doors to the console and even the headrests all felt very flimsy, chintzy, cheap, lightweight and overly plasticky. There was so much flex in the center console it was unreal compared to a third generation model the console in it has no movement. The doors felt lightweight and hollow (no solid "thunk" sound when it closed) as I am sure they lightened it up in whatever ways they could to have that four banger pull it around. Sadly it felt like to me thay it had the fit and finish in the same league as an early/mid 2000's Corolla. The third generation Highlander, all of it feels like the solid Lexus quality from years ago, smooth and silky ride and drive, a quiet and capable V6. Not an overly built power house but it gets up and moves the way I need it and want it. Someday I will test drive a new one, I was at the dealer with someone else test driving and making a truck purchase so I skipped on driving the Highlander. I would also like to look at the Grand Highlander and even the Sequoia as well, make it three birds with one stone when I go to look again. This new Highlander looks great, very attractive design but looks alone won't cut it for me. @@davidwelday3276
Awesome review Jeff! What are your thoughts on 2023 Highlander Platinum production? I ordered last May and I’m just not seeing a lot of inventory. More LE, XLE and XSE. Thanks !
How do have 2 Toyota’s in the Toyota app….can’t add wife’s 2021 and she can’t add my 2023. Says scan QR code or get 8 digit code from multi media screen…..only saw that during initial setup……if you have video of it please link….love your channel
Sorry Jeff and Toyota, the turbo-powered 4 cyl. engine was a no-go for me when I was shopping for a new SUV (I'd definitely rather have the V6). I seriously did consider the Highlander until you dropped the V6 for fuel economy ratings....ordered the RAV4 Adventure instead. (I'd rather have the tried and true 2.5 L engine than the flameout turbo four...)
Why does Toyota still not Match the 3rd Row with the 1st 2 rows? The 3rd Row is All Back, when the 1st 2 rows are Black and Red. It looks like an Incomplete Interior.
Love the vehicle, except the engine is a deal breaker for me, not to mention the added noise of a turbo, not to mention longevity and additional service issues you get with any turbo engine. Maybe will look at Honda Pilot, can get that with a V6.
I thought the "multimedia" as you are calling it, is known in the auto industry as the "infotainment" feature ? Thanks for the video, you do a great job, I like the exterior light demo as a lot of the major player auto video journalist do not do. Ironically I must mention, I grew up in NC, just outside of Greenville / East Carolina, have a great weekend.
That is cool! I grew up in Michigan and have lived in NC since 2004. Yeah a lot of buzzwords for everything by many brands :) I suppose I could call it either but toyota calls their new system “Toyota Audio Multimedia”
Just wanted to come here and this: it's all your fault Jeff. After watching your videos, it really sold me on replacing my '17 Sonata Sport with a '23 Highlander XSE AWD. So, I just did. Same beautiful red color as in the video, just minus the 12.3" screen and red interior. Thanks again Jeff! It's all your fault 🤣
Who buys a midsize SUV with this kind of interior? Someone who is bitter about needing a reliable people-mover instead of a sports car? Having driven it, the 4C turbo is a poor match for this vehicle frame. It feels and sounds borderline offensive compared to the smooth and tested V6. I can't imagine pushing it with a full human/cargo load or towing anything. Higher pressures, higher temperatures, more parts to wear out and break, and first-gen adoption? No thanks on the turbo. I love my 2022 V6 XLE.
Thanks for watching & Subscribing! How do you like Highlander and the changes to '23? How about that cockpit red interior? Jeff
I like a splash of color.
More irony, I am originally from Akron, OH, with family in Flint MI. I still visit home, and Flint . I have always liked the Highlander, mainly the original version, which was a two row crossover. I never found it useful except when I was in real estate. However, being a soft gear head who was once studying engineering, I always migrated to V8's and high output V6s.. I think my next purchase is an F150. My family and I plan on attending the Detroit auto show this year, I will take a closer look at the Highlander then. Have a great weekend, and yes, I subscribed to your channels.
The 2024 Highlander XSE will keep its same style or will it change ?
I purchased a brand new 2023 Highlander Limited AWD on December 23rd, 2022. I came from a 5.7 l hemi V8 to this, and obviously it takes some adjustment. Like many, I do have concerns about the 2.4 l turbo in terms of longevity. I got the extended warranty, and we'll see how it goes. But I can also report that the engine feels strong. The car is very zippy and peppy. I would have preferred to have the straight V6 with direct injection, and I've owned a few cars with v6s. But power wise I've got to tell you that this engine with the torque ratio feels every bit as strong as those v6s. I also haven't noticed it being overly noisy. It's definitely a little noisier than a V6, and I don't know if that's the turbo or just the nature of a V4. Yet, it's nothing overly substantial. The only big difference I can tell is the shifting is a little choppier, but it's still smooth enough with the eight gear transmission. II will rarely ever drive this vehicle at acceleration rates enough to experience turbo lag. I like that it's not a CVT. So far, I really like the car a lot. Hopefully, with routine maintenance, everything will hold up well.
looks awesome, but the 4 cylinder turbo is not as smooth or dependable as the V6 . The car care guy explains this engine in his videos-Hes a master Toyota tech that is excellent
IMO the XSE looks better than the 2023+ grand highlander
Finally!!….. after all these years on RUclips watching sooooo many car videos. This is the one I bought today 😊 In wind chill pearl
I would stick with the more reliable V6. Toyota’s focus must be towards the younger generation with the excess amount of red interior. I personally would prefer minimized red accents.
For sure on the V6. And a push button electric parking brake, no way.
The only thing I like about this new model year is the tire pressure monitor shows each tire and the psi for each one. That's it.
Honda Pilot just redesigned their V6 which is much better than 2.4 turbo.
I am not in the market but if I ever am in the future I will certainly give the Pilot a looksie. For a Honda I really like the exterior redesign, a very handsome rugged look. And the V6 is where its at.@@zemo2332
I took my car in for service at Toyota today and was shopping a Lexus GX on their lot for somebody else, the saleslady I talked to told me a lot of people are really disappointed in Toyota downsizing their six into a turbo four for the Highlander.
@@marcodarko6941 Turbo 2.4 will not last more than 150K in a heavy SUV.
Not to mention it'll feel like a total shtbox with a high pitched 4 banger screaming when you want to get into traffic and MOVE. I have already heard it get up and go in another video.
No thanks, I would take a smaller Prius if I had too over a large SUV with that in it.@@zemo2332
The only thing missing is the parking sensor. I want to see parking sensor at this price point.
Size point too.
For real.
5:36 The color is great but the Toyota emblem would look nice blacked out!
I have a platinum 2023 and love it. I would say it’s a good family of 4 (family of 5 max) suv. We have two kids and we have plenty of space with the captain seats in second row although my 6 year old prefers the 3rd row. I would not recommend for families that have 4 kids or more at all.
I got mine, on blueprint color, very happy with it.
I bet that looks fantastic
Best looking highlander yet
Now it looks good.
Took delivery of my 2022 XSE V-6 in October. So 2,200 miles all city driving and it averages 14.6 GPM. No way it going to see 21M.P.G. What's that about Toyota?
Love the new multimedia system.
12:22 I need more car horn!
Thanks Jeff!
Will the 2024 Highlander XSE change its style or will it be the same as the 2023?
💯💯💯😍 loving this change & style
Xse is the best looking Highlander. The new 4 turbo is nosier and slower than the v6 it replaced.
Those are exactly the reasons I've pretty much decided NOT to buy the Highlander. I don't like noisy at all, nor the lag factor. It's a crying shame. Think I may look at the Honda Pilot instead, can get that in a V6 still.
@@wabbit7608The new Pilot has a problem too. It comes with a timing belt that requires frequent replacement.
@@m4st3rm1nd9 also 2 cyl deactivation in new Pilot, its crap imho
I like the looks of it and the ruby red is really nice, though I would never buy another red car. And I do like the wheels on that XSE. The tire pressure monitor with each individual tire and the psi is awesome, I had that in my 2017 Edge and miss that particular feature a lot.
Out of the gate Toyota deleting the V6 is an absolute no go for me, I don't want a heavier SUV with a four banger screaming bloody murder under the hood when I have to put my foot in it. The quiet, rumbling hum of my V6 means a lot. The tablet sticking up on the dash is something I do not like in newer cars these days. The electric parking brake is not good either. But no V6, I am satisfied with what I have already and if I were in position that I had to buy something I would go for an older model in the third generation. I like the dash, the console, the ambient interior lighting and the flip up hatch glass as well as the V6 and the six speed gear box much better.
Overall it has a nice refreshed look but just isn't for me.
I totally concur with this assessment. i had no idea they got rid of the V6 for this vehicle. I'm glad i have a 2019 Tacoma and a 2020 XSE Camry (with a 4 cylinder, but that's fine for the Camry) and no stupid tablets!
I hate to say but I am thoroughly disappointed in the 2023 I looked at on the showroom floor this past week. Everything about it from the doors to the console and even the headrests all felt very flimsy, chintzy, cheap, lightweight and overly plasticky. There was so much flex in the center console it was unreal compared to a third generation model the console in it has no movement. The doors felt lightweight and hollow (no solid "thunk" sound when it closed) as I am sure they lightened it up in whatever ways they could to have that four banger pull it around. Sadly it felt like to me thay it had the fit and finish in the same league as an early/mid 2000's Corolla.
The third generation Highlander, all of it feels like the solid Lexus quality from years ago, smooth and silky ride and drive, a quiet and capable V6. Not an overly built power house but it gets up and moves the way I need it and want it.
Someday I will test drive a new one, I was at the dealer with someone else test driving and making a truck purchase so I skipped on driving the Highlander. I would also like to look at the Grand Highlander and even the Sequoia as well, make it three birds with one stone when I go to look again. This new Highlander looks great, very attractive design but looks alone won't cut it for me. @@davidwelday3276
I just bought a Venza limited I love it
Awesome congrats!!
Congratulations! I love the Venza.
I like to Torque Vectoring, sun shades, and multi-media infotainment screen. Great review Jeff.
Have a great weekend Dan!!!
And does these new four-cylinder turbo engine only use premium gas?
Hey i have watched you for years. I always wanted to know, does someone hold the camera for you in your video's??
Awesome review Jeff! What are your thoughts on 2023 Highlander Platinum production? I ordered last May and I’m
just not seeing a lot of inventory. More LE, XLE and XSE. Thanks !
How do have 2 Toyota’s in the Toyota app….can’t add wife’s 2021 and she can’t add my 2023. Says scan QR code or get 8 digit code from multi media screen…..only saw that during initial setup……if you have video of it please link….love your channel
I getting one in white however the red looks good as well
Jeff, when are you going to review and test drive the 2023 Prius Prime??
Trying to get one of these red leather white or black exterior, but really I want that north face toyota quarter zip, that's is 🔥
Same organ grinder sound as every RAV4?
2.4 turbo will never be as reliable as 3.5 V6.
Sorry Jeff and Toyota, the turbo-powered 4 cyl. engine was a no-go for me when I was shopping for a new SUV (I'd definitely rather have the V6). I seriously did consider the Highlander until you dropped the V6 for fuel economy ratings....ordered the RAV4 Adventure instead. (I'd rather have the tried and true 2.5 L engine than the flameout turbo four...)
Can I get this vehicle without the pilot middle seat ?
Good review, Jeff! You have a lot of details. That most reviews don’t, ADHD aside, 😂
No improvement for the third row and trunk space , No LED turn signals for almost 50k vehicle . I do own a 2020 XLE v6 . 🥺
I can't trust these reviews because there's nothing ever bad it's just always good. I want to hear the bad stuff
Why does Toyota still not Match the 3rd Row with the 1st 2 rows? The 3rd Row is All Back, when the 1st 2 rows are Black and Red. It looks like an Incomplete Interior.
Does any of the 2023 Highlander has a running board?
No
Awfully big splitter.
Is it articulated?
All this money and no digital rearview mirror. But overall very solid.
Looks really good
genius! red interior? to keep you in tension! who came up with that color should never be in an decision job ever!!
51 thousands for a Toyota Highlander, what’s the price for a base 4 wheel drive Lexus RX350 that will transport 5 comfortably ?
Love the vehicle, except the engine is a deal breaker for me, not to mention the added noise of a turbo, not to mention longevity and additional service issues you get with any turbo engine. Maybe will look at Honda Pilot, can get that with a V6.
I thought the "multimedia" as you are calling it, is known in the auto industry as the "infotainment" feature ? Thanks for the video, you do a great job, I like the exterior light demo as a lot of the major player auto video journalist do not do. Ironically I must mention, I grew up in NC, just outside of Greenville / East Carolina, have a great weekend.
That is cool! I grew up in Michigan and have lived in NC since 2004. Yeah a lot of buzzwords for everything by many brands :) I suppose I could call it either but toyota calls their new system “Toyota Audio Multimedia”
If I buy highlander Ii buy this model over limited model
Just wanted to come here and this: it's all your fault Jeff.
After watching your videos, it really sold me on replacing my '17 Sonata Sport with a '23 Highlander XSE AWD. So, I just did. Same beautiful red color as in the video, just minus the 12.3" screen and red interior.
Thanks again Jeff! It's all your fault 🤣
The grand highlander has the same turbo 4 cyl engine
Love it
265 hp and still no panoramic sunroof? Mazda cx90 keeps looking better and better.
Nice Ratt reference! Lol
Yesss you got it!!
❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ i ready Buy one
I´m sure that Toyota customers can´t wait to buy the new Highlander with this new loud and ugly sounding 4 Cyl. Turbo engine 👍
Too much RED makes the Highlander ugly and cheap looking. Also, I would rather have the Highlander in V6.
Why is the hp so low that’s bad
310 or 309 ft lb is stupid. waiting for grand highlander….
Why buy a big car like this that can only transport 4 people?not to mention how expensive it is, I just don’t get it, probably it’s just me
$51k and no seat memory setting.. no thanks
that front-end thing is hideous! Toyota needs to take cues from the Kia Telluride and the new Honda Pilot.
2.4 turbo - no thank you, sheeps will buy, wise guys not.
That red interior is ugly. Wow
No car Toyota I'm waiting for a sienna 18 months now no News what ever they charge is useless
Who buys a midsize SUV with this kind of interior? Someone who is bitter about needing a reliable people-mover instead of a sports car?
Having driven it, the 4C turbo is a poor match for this vehicle frame. It feels and sounds borderline offensive compared to the smooth and tested V6. I can't imagine pushing it with a full human/cargo load or towing anything. Higher pressures, higher temperatures, more parts to wear out and break, and first-gen adoption? No thanks on the turbo.
I love my 2022 V6 XLE.
The mouth is getting bigger , bigger , and bigger!
Toyota is getting illiterated!
wow I really like that vehicle!!
SAME UGLY FRONT
Love the new multimedia system.