LOL, that's clever! Truth is, driving 25-45mph on a bendy road would be a decent test but the guy in this vid did nothing like it. Drove on fresh powder snow on what looked like a STRAIGHT long country driveway or road.
Any problems with the transmission? Apparently with those awd vehicles, you have to change all 4 tires at once if you get a flat and if you don’t it supposedly wrecks the transmission
I have the 2018 Highlander limited with Michelin Defender LTX M/S tires and just drove thru the blizzard of Jan 29 2022 and did not get stuck or slide while driving on partially plowed roads and highways. Drove below 30mph on the highway and slowly on regular roads. Felt secure on the road
Thanks, Rob! Just what I needed to see. I had an '08 Highlander, bought 2 Subie Outbacks in succession after that, and missed the bigger, quieter, more powerful Toyota Highlander. I considered going back to one, but wasn't sure it was up to the snow handling capabilities of the Subies, which are awesome. After watching your analysis, I have felt better about coming back to Toyota. 4Runners and such might have 4x4, but they drive like tanks once you lock them into that mode. AWD is so much better: I'm not a forest ranger; I drive on highways and interstates. But I still need to get up the long, uphill driveway on my central PA farm. It's the hardest part of a snowy day, believe me. And the Highlander is up to the job. Then when I get on the highway, I want a smooth, quiet ride with the power of a V6. I'm an Apple fan since the 90's, but I don't miss Apple Play. I drive. I listen to music. I navigate. It's enough. Keep your eyes on the road and pay attention.
Corn Puff glad I could help and the Highlander gives you a lot for the money. Leather, 7 seats, Nav, AWD, V6, all the safety features, you name it. I liked it a lot.
Corn Puff If it snows and gets below 45° often where you live, and Subaru or another AWD is a necessity, why not use snow tires? They're unbeatable in cold weather and in the snow. Overall, it isn't the vehicle that determines your safety in inclimate weather, it starts with the driver and then the tires :-) Shoot, check out some of my videos. All I've used the last 3 seasons have been snow tires. In the past, that's all I ever used, especially on just the FWD and 2WD vehicles, and sometimes chains and cables.
USARMYvietnamVET1969 My Dad was in Vietnam. Thanks for your service. My hat is off to you, sir. Have you bought your 2018 Highlander yet? My dad owns a 2008 5.7 Sequoia. Never been stuck in the snow :-)
I did buy my New 2018 Highlander Limited AWD back on the 4th of July, I got Silver with a black interior and bench rear seat. I've got 4700 miles on as of Jan 19, I've driven it in the snow with 0 issues. One thing I noticed is the 2019 hasn't changed from the 2018, does anyone see any changes? So far this is a great vehicle and I expect no problems in the near future.
Ann Dan - I think your asking about the price so this is it .. I got it on a 4th of July sale with the Toyota also giving a $1750 cash back, with Taxes and Tags I think it came to $41,500. I'd say that is probably the average people were paying for a 2018 at the time. I have no complaints about the price it jus seems everything cost an arm and a leg anymore. When I was in the Army and Just before I shipped overseas I remember looking at a brand new 1969 Chevy SS 396 Chevel at the dealership for only $3,700.
Actually the third row is really comfortable. Literally all you have to do is move the middle seats forward and everyone will enjoy a comfortable seat. I know this because I own this car btw.
Dude you talked about the USB feature but yet ignored the button that appeared to display the center locking dif. I would think most people are interested in the all wheel drive system in such a snowy condition... Yes?
That button actually works pretty well, not sure what the limit is on the Highlander but I know on the Rav4 it works up to 20mph, after that it reverts back to regular AWD. Wish they would have made it so when activated it stays locked, it would make it even better in deep snow.
Nnanna Okoroji here. I’ll save you from buying the p.o.s. AWD cars from Toyota. Toyota’s AWD system sucks! Just like Subarus system! Go with jaguar Volvo and range rovers AWD systems!
Tires, Tires, Tires. 2013 Highlander Hybrid Limited has been a sled in Upper Midwest winters with Yokohama Iceguards. Never been stuck or lost control even when the semis were toppled over in the ditch.
The Highlander has Toyota's D4-S V6 engine with both Direct and Multi-Port Injection, eliminating the intake valve carbon build up problems, inherent in Direct Injection only engines.
The one annoying thing about the Highlander is the lack of space behind the 3rd row, of course not everyone needs that option. The 2008 has almost no room but it gets better as the years go up. Not sure why there is so little room, the Q7 has a ton but 3rd row is perhaps more cramped. Most people are only using it for kid storage / transportation any ways but it's one annoyance I find and god, no one wants to drive a mini van :)
I have one. This will push a few feet of snow on flatland as long as you use the computer systems because that’s what they are designed for. This will take you pretty much anywhere most people need to go including the sand. But you must use the computer systems. He followed right vehicle with the four-wheel-drive off will do the same thing
Thanks for the input but I don’t think the stying intro was necessary. I have a 2016 and know what you’re saying but I came here to hear about the snow driving conditions. Gave it a thumbs up.
Antilock brakes, locking differential, deeper look into snow button, defrosters? I was really looking forward to these being covered; well thanks for showing the center console.
Keith Dehmann thanks 👍 agreed about the looks vs the Pilot. I haven't reviewed it yet but need to. The third row in the Highlander is extremely small even with the sliding second row seats pushed all the way forward. But I still really enjoyed it.
The Test Drive don’t have to worry about timing belt service in the highlander as well. Chain in the highlander and belt in the pilot. I also have heard bad things about Honda’s new transmission in the pilot touring and elite.
He said "snow test-drive" - do you moron know the meaning of "test drive"? It's when you get into car and drive it. That's what he did. And it was in snow. It was snowing. It was winter. Any more questions moron?
Cold much??? 1:36 😨😂 Great review! The snow button on my 06' HL also activates independent ABS braking of the wheels when you are turning and sliping situation. Takes about a solid second and half but it kicks well enough. Volo's system is much faster also more costly. Also the new engine uses a timing chain, not belt, for durability. And 6 speed transmission for better MPG.
Great video thanks. Well after much research we purchased a certified XLE . And we love it. Especially after owning 4 Chrysler mini vans that leaked oil at 50.000 miles . I’m done with American cars company’s for good . We looked at Lexus RX 350 and honestly we didn’t care for them They are made in Canada . The only Lexus I would buy is the RX 350 L model . 3rd row seat Is still made IN Japan . And in my opinion the RX & RX. L ARE TWO completely vehicles I’ll be getting that for myself in a few years .😊
i have 2019 highlander LE it does not have the bells and whistle but for a base level mdl. it has some good features like AWD SNOW DOWN HILL BLUETOOTH 5 USB PORTS AND LDA,PCS Back up camera and ride so smooth overall i love it my 2009 nissan maxima which i brought new has the bells and whistles. black,so my highlander is just fine my maxima has 142,400 miles on it still doing strong. love both of them highlander has 39,200 miles on it this call might out last me i am 66yrs old! just got the highlander just made one month. enjoy yours and i will enjoy mine.
It's all irrelevant unless you have snow tires. Going forward with an all wheel drive is easy even without the help of the snow button but then you need to turn or brake and that is when you will come unstuck. Touring tires are 100% useless and dangerous. All season tires slightly better and good snow tires are like night and day in comparison.
@@USARMYvietnamVET1969 I think it depends on the location of the dealer and what they order from Toyota. I bought our 2018 Limited in Carson City, NV. The sales man said they order theirs with M+S. Very please with the vehicle and its performance. Have used the SNOW setting once. But it was not necessary. AWD was working fine with the M+S.
Me and my gf are thinking of getting one soon. I'm 6'6" does this have enough space in the 2 front seats for me? We've got 2 kids and need a bigger car to carry all 4 of us
The Toyoda Navigation System will not take you to a street numbered address. It will only get you to about 100 yards of the address. However, it will take you to a business front door.
Can we expect the hybrid '17 highlander to be just as capable with the electric motor in the rear and no driveshaft from the front? Overall can we expect the hybrid model to function well in cold conditions(in terms of battery system etc)?
Love the unit, you did a fine job, now when you push the snow button it is not in a 4 wheel drive mode? You have to switch it to the far right track lock looking button that shows 4 wheels? I have a 2007 limited that I bought new and it jut has a snow ETC button. I'm going to get a new 2018 limited in a month or so I was wondering.
USARMYvietnamVET1969 thanks for the feedback 👍 all the snow button does is drastically reduce the sensitivity of the gas pedal to try to prevent you from sending too much power to the wheels. You’re correct about the far right button, that is the AWD lock button. So instead of the car deciding where to send power, it creates a 50/50 split between the front and rear wheels. It’s a nice SUV - I really enjoyed driving it.
Lana In America it seems like a lot of people who are considering the Highlander are also looking at the Pilot. As soon as I can get my hands on a Pilot I will make it. We still have half of winter left in NY so I hope to be able to review it in the snow!
excellent video...great review..well thought out, paced for our understanding, not just a knowledge dump wondering if i made the right purchase XLE w/ o AWD...& speciac re: snow button... as an alternative in lignt snow?
Bruce Gregg thanks - I really appreciate it! The snow button doesn’t do much other than reduce the responsiveness of the gas pedal. You’re probably fine with a FWD Highlander in light snow. At the end of the day it really comes down to tires.
The snow button changes the shift points, and if I recall starts you off in 2nd gear rather than 1st gear to cut down on the wheel spin issues to help give a bit better traction. Course without AWD you may want to check out some dedicated snow/ice tires, even so with an AWD/4WD vehicle, having snow/ice tires is a huge difference.
I've got about 2 feet of snow over here in St. Paul, Minnesota. I really want to know how the Highlander would do. It's next in line for being my next car. (Current Camry owner)
Tong Yang I lived in St Paul as a little kid and I remember all the snow (and the cold more than anything). We get a lot of snow in NY as well. The Highlander did pretty well. Got through everything; never had to worry about getting stuck. Only issues were traction -had to go extremely slow around turns and stop more carefully than I do in my own vehicles. It certainly could have been the tires, but my Ford Fusion and BMW X5 (no comparison to the Highlander of course) are both AWD with all-season tires and have much better grip in the snow than this Highlander did.
Overall good review, I live in the NE, and snow is a major concern for me. I have had 4 wheel, all my life, and am not sold on this "all wheel" as of yet. I am looking at one of these for my wife. We get heavy lake effect snow here, and am just trying to find the vehicle that will get her from point A to B with no issues. I am assuming you live in the NE yourself with the dinner plate size snow flakes falling in the background. How has it been for you over the past few weeks in this bitter cold and snow? Thanks for your time sir.
Jason Moss yes I live in western NY and get a lot of lake effect as well. I don’t own this Highlander but did get to drive it for a few days in some decent snow. It got through easily but the handling wasn’t the best (could’ve been the tires). Not a comparison but my Ford Fusion and BMW X5 are both AWD and both handle significantly better in the snow than the Highlander. I had to drive a lot slower and be very careful around turns. Again could’ve had a lot to do with the tires although they had plenty of tread (~75%) remaining. I think this Highlander XLE gives you a lot for 40k though (leather, nav, seats 8, etc.)
2017 model year was a huge mid-life upgraded. New engine and transmission with interior / exterior designs changed as well. We may see a 2020 model year all new Highlander. I very much doubt Toyota will change anything for 2019 model year.
Tom Chan Still looks and sells good. They usually go by the 5yr cycle but you may be right. Trans is new but engine is just tweaked. Exterior is not new - just a new face and here and there.
Why is the instrument cluster so crapy looking in vedeos? Is it that bad in real life? I'm gonna have to go test drive one I guess but it looks bad in all these reviews.
Brother very helpful thx for taking the time , very happy with your kindness to post this video great job u r funny fella God Bless you bro Jesus loves you and He has a plan for you John 3:16
Thanks for your time and effort. The Highlander is A superb car but if I pay $42k for an SUV, it's gonna be A 4Runner. Better 4WD system in the right model and overall more rugged and that 4.0, well, it may be old but is A proven engine and has A lot of torque, and it's just reliable. I know the 2GR is A good engine past 2009, but I think overall the 4.0 is more reliable. Just my opinion, though..Toyota has stuck with both engines and in A lot of vehicles for one reason, because they work. Toyota sticks with what works and tweaks what doesn't. All other automakers change engines every two years and offer tons of engines to keep people coming to them. That's proof people want the next this or that, not reliability...
zero to 60 in 6 seconds Toyota’s (and Lexus) have proven to be very reliable. I know quite a few Toyota and Lexus owners that have very high mileage on their vehicles with no issues.
black just out of curiosity, what is it you want me to see? The 2018 4Runner and Explorer scored the same in all categories but "ease of use" on child seat anchors in the 4Runner...the Escape failed the passenger side small overlap test.
I own a 2013 Highlander Hybrid Limited and a 1997 4Runner Limited. Both have been long paid off and run like tops. 4Runner has 350,000+ miles and Highlander with 130,000+ miles. 4Runner is great in town beater car but the nod goes to the Highlander for highway cruising as it eats miles up with little drama and a comfy ride. I traded in an 02 Sequoia for the Highlander and I miss the cargo space of Sequoia so I'm awaiting delivery on a 2019 Lexus LX570 to add to the stable.
Panagiotis F agreed - although the Highlander has a very low stance it has a surprising amount of ground clearance...8 inches, which is about the same as a Chevy Tahoe.
As I'm mostly a city and urban driver I must have real-time traffic, so Android Auto is a mandatory requirement. In my older Kluger (Highlander) the maps are out of date, cost AU$200+ for an updated CD and of course there is no real-time traffic. Therefore I only use my phone for navigation.
randomrazr it’s actually not my car, but if I was buying a Highlander I’d consider the Limited for the aesthetic upgrades. Although the only feature this XLE lacked that I care about is the moonroof. Otherwise it had nav, leather, and the most powerful engine option which is really all I care about personally.
I come frome a Cadillac SRX where rear window visibility is laughable, so to me on the Highlander it s actually good rear quarter one is just like the rest of the segment of long vehicles like this it s always gonne be tough, I use my mirrors and the BSM which is excellent.
Ddriving 25-45mph on a bendy road would be a decent test but the guy in this vid did NONE OF IT. Drove on fresh powder snow on what looked like a STRAIGHT long country driveway or road. COMPLETE waste of time for a snow test. Driving in a circle in a yard at 9:45 was pointless as well.
Thats what toyota does so well... they keep a high price for their old style designs but they last so they just keep going with it while people are buying them. It's almost like they are afraid to do anything too drastic or innovative.
*I own one of these and this review is total shite. Doesn't even come close to what this car is capable of. With a good set of tires under it and a capable driver, this vehicle will rival a lot of 4-wheel drive pickups in handling and assurance on icy, snowy roads & highways. It really is a marvel of modern automotive engineering...Plus it gets 30 MPG...My 4X4 Ford gets about half that on a good day.*
Snow test starts at 9:54
Thx
LOL, that's clever! Truth is, driving 25-45mph on a bendy road would be a decent test but the guy in this vid did nothing like it. Drove on fresh powder snow on what looked like a STRAIGHT long country driveway or road.
Op is a troll
Thank you
Just eclipsed 250,000 miles on my 2013 Toyota Sienna Limited AWD. Still runs like news. Toyota, best vehicle manufacturer on the planet.
Dicky Ball
It’s no secret. Their track record for quality and reliability is top notch. Currently on the hunt for a 2016 or 2017 Highlander.
The Sienna AWD vans are expensive LOL, but people love them and they last forever. If I were needing a van the Sienna would be where I'd go for sure.
That’s right take care of the ride and it will take care of you :))
Any problems with the transmission? Apparently with those awd vehicles, you have to change all 4 tires at once if you get a flat and if you don’t it supposedly wrecks the transmission
@@frankzhong9402 , so far, so good.
I have the 2018 Highlander limited with Michelin Defender LTX M/S tires and just drove thru the blizzard of Jan 29 2022 and did not get stuck or slide while driving on partially plowed roads and highways. Drove below 30mph on the highway and slowly on regular roads. Felt secure on the road
Thanks, Rob! Just what I needed to see. I had an '08 Highlander, bought 2 Subie Outbacks in succession after that, and missed the bigger, quieter, more powerful Toyota Highlander. I considered going back to one, but wasn't sure it was up to the snow handling capabilities of the Subies, which are awesome. After watching your analysis, I have felt better about coming back to Toyota. 4Runners and such might have 4x4, but they drive like tanks once you lock them into that mode. AWD is so much better: I'm not a forest ranger; I drive on highways and interstates. But I still need to get up the long, uphill driveway on my central PA farm. It's the hardest part of a snowy day, believe me. And the Highlander is up to the job. Then when I get on the highway, I want a smooth, quiet ride with the power of a V6. I'm an Apple fan since the 90's, but I don't miss Apple Play. I drive. I listen to music. I navigate. It's enough. Keep your eyes on the road and pay attention.
Corn Puff glad I could help and the Highlander gives you a lot for the money. Leather, 7 seats, Nav, AWD, V6, all the safety features, you name it. I liked it a lot.
Corn Puff If it snows and gets below 45° often where you live, and Subaru or another AWD is a necessity, why not use snow tires? They're unbeatable in cold weather and in the snow. Overall, it isn't the vehicle that determines your safety in inclimate weather, it starts with the driver and then the tires :-)
Shoot, check out some of my videos. All I've used the last 3 seasons have been snow tires.
In the past, that's all I ever used, especially on just the FWD and 2WD vehicles, and sometimes chains and cables.
I have never got stuck in the snow while driving my 2007 Highlander limited and getting ready to buy a 2018 limited.
USARMYvietnamVET1969 My Dad was in Vietnam. Thanks for your service. My hat is off to you, sir. Have you bought your 2018 Highlander yet? My dad owns a 2008 5.7 Sequoia. Never been stuck in the snow :-)
I did buy my New 2018 Highlander Limited AWD back on the 4th of July, I got Silver with a black interior and bench rear seat. I've got 4700 miles on as of Jan 19, I've driven it in the snow with 0 issues. One thing I noticed is the 2019 hasn't changed from the 2018, does anyone see any changes? So far this is a great vehicle and I expect no problems in the near future.
@@USARMYvietnamVET1969 Thanks How Much????????
Ann Dan - I think your asking about the price so this is it .. I got it on a 4th of July sale with the Toyota also giving a $1750 cash back, with Taxes and Tags I think it came to $41,500. I'd say that is probably the average people were paying for a 2018 at the time. I have no complaints about the price it jus seems everything cost an arm and a leg anymore. When I was in the Army and Just before I shipped overseas I remember looking at a brand new 1969 Chevy SS 396 Chevel at the dealership for only $3,700.
THANKS@@USARMYvietnamVET1969
Actually the third row is really comfortable. Literally all you have to do is move the middle seats forward and everyone will enjoy a comfortable seat. I know this because I own this car btw.
2nd gen is more comfortable. But no trunk space like the new ones.
Dude you talked about the USB feature but yet ignored the button that appeared to display the center locking dif. I would think most people are interested in the all wheel drive system in such a snowy condition... Yes?
what front camera he is talking about
That button actually works pretty well, not sure what the limit is on the Highlander but I know on the Rav4 it works up to 20mph, after that it reverts back to regular AWD. Wish they would have made it so when activated it stays locked, it would make it even better in deep snow.
Nnanna Okoroji here. I’ll save you from buying the p.o.s. AWD cars from Toyota. Toyota’s AWD system sucks! Just like Subarus system! Go with jaguar Volvo and range rovers AWD systems!
@D R no! And they are the worst.
This is a lousy car review not a snow test and probably sponsored. Fuck off from RUclips
Tires, Tires, Tires. 2013 Highlander Hybrid Limited has been a sled in Upper Midwest winters with Yokohama Iceguards. Never been stuck or lost control even when the semis were toppled over in the ditch.
I have a hybrid 2014 and i never gort stuck or slide with my rear. Because the rear its a electric and it controlled better then a deferential
I have to give this guy 5 stars on this review just due to the fact dude is talking like normal in full fledge snow storm! Lol great job man!
The Highlander has Toyota's D4-S V6 engine with both Direct and Multi-Port Injection, eliminating the intake valve carbon build up problems, inherent in Direct Injection only engines.
I like to see dual exhausts in the back . That gives the car a good look.
AGREED...!!! If Ford can do it for the Explorer then why can't Toyota...?
The one annoying thing about the Highlander is the lack of space behind the 3rd row, of course not everyone needs that option. The 2008 has almost no room but it gets better as the years go up. Not sure why there is so little room, the Q7 has a ton but 3rd row is perhaps more cramped. Most people are only using it for kid storage / transportation any ways but it's one annoyance I find and god, no one wants to drive a mini van :)
respect to this guy for driving with 1 hand
I have one. This will push a few feet of snow on flatland as long as you use the computer systems because that’s what they are designed for. This will take you pretty much anywhere most people need to go including the sand. But you must use the computer systems. He followed right vehicle with the four-wheel-drive off will do the same thing
Thanks for the input but I don’t think the stying intro was necessary. I have a 2016 and know what you’re saying but I came here to hear about the snow driving conditions. Gave it a thumbs up.
I love how we covered the license plate with snow
Antilock brakes, locking differential, deeper look into snow button, defrosters? I was really looking forward to these being covered; well thanks for showing the center console.
Great review! Even though the Honda Pilot has a little more space, I like the exterior and interior looks of the Highlander much better.
Keith Dehmann thanks 👍 agreed about the looks vs the Pilot. I haven't reviewed it yet but need to. The third row in the Highlander is extremely small even with the sliding second row seats pushed all the way forward. But I still really enjoyed it.
The Test Drive don’t have to worry about timing belt service in the highlander as well. Chain in the highlander and belt in the pilot. I also have heard bad things about Honda’s new transmission in the pilot touring and elite.
Just bought a 2019 Highlander. Love it, but the instrument panel is lacking. No volt meter or oil pressure gauge, and the temp gauge isn't graduated.
I thought this was a snow test? The whole video was you running your mouth.
He said "snow test-drive" - do you moron know the meaning of "test drive"? It's when you get into car and drive it. That's what he did. And it was in snow. It was snowing. It was winter. Any more questions moron?
This is how people making videos for RUclips easy videos. Crap
For real 😭
😂😂😂😂
Thanks for saving my time
Can’t wait till I get mine soon.. definitely lifting it 4 inches..
Thanks for your help. I wanted to know what the SNOW button was as compared to the all wheel drive. I think you educated me. Thanks again!
Not so sure about AWD ,Scotty Kilmer is not crazy about them. Thoughts?
I'll save you all some time. 9:50 is when he drives on some good amount of snow. Damn dude, what a clickbait title.
Cold much??? 1:36 😨😂 Great review! The snow button on my 06' HL also activates independent ABS braking of the wheels when you are turning and sliping situation. Takes about a solid second and half but it kicks well enough. Volo's system is much faster also more costly. Also the new engine uses a timing chain, not belt, for durability. And 6 speed transmission for better MPG.
Krimp Barnes haha yes too cold for a review but had to take advantage of the snow. That’s great to know! 👍
Where was the “snow test” lol
That's why I just called him a dumbass
There is a lot of snow around. So it is a snow test.
My '03 V6 4wd is a beast in the snow.
Thank you for your honest assessment. I truly appreciate it
The V6 sounds fire 🔥
There's just too much snow in Buffalo for my comfort even with a viable 4WD SUV, but good review.
So glad i only see snow maybe once a year!!
Johnny Knoxville doing car reviews. WhoDaThunkIt
Did I miss the snow test?
Great video thanks.
Well after much research we purchased a certified XLE . And we love it. Especially after owning 4 Chrysler mini vans that leaked oil at 50.000 miles .
I’m done with American cars company’s for good . We looked at Lexus RX 350 and honestly we didn’t care for them
They are made in Canada .
The only Lexus I would buy is the RX 350 L model . 3rd row seat
Is still made IN Japan . And in my opinion the RX & RX. L ARE TWO completely vehicles
I’ll be getting that for myself in a few years .😊
I got the Black with Black leather XLE yesterday and I LOVE IT!!
I bet that looks awesome! Congrats!
The Test Drive Thanks!!
i have 2019 highlander LE it does not have the bells and whistle but for a base level mdl. it has some good features like AWD SNOW DOWN HILL
BLUETOOTH 5 USB PORTS AND LDA,PCS Back up camera and ride so smooth
overall i love it my 2009 nissan maxima which i brought new has the bells and whistles. black,so my highlander is just fine my maxima has 142,400 miles on it
still doing strong. love both of them highlander has 39,200 miles on it
this call might out last me i am 66yrs old! just got the highlander just made one month. enjoy yours and i will enjoy mine.
How is your Highlander by now? Would be great a feedback.. Cheers
So you can have only 4 adults ride in this with this configuration?
LOL - Enuff of the outside I'm freezing my ass off. I was thinking the same thing going into 3 minutes mark. Thanks for posting man.
LOL thanks for watching!
It's all irrelevant unless you have snow tires. Going forward with an all wheel drive is easy even without the help of the snow button but then you need to turn or brake and that is when you will come unstuck. Touring tires are 100% useless and dangerous. All season tires slightly better and good snow tires are like night and day in comparison.
I have a 2018 Highlander limited , do you know by chance know what the stock factory tires are do you? All season or touring?
@@USARMYvietnamVET1969 I think it depends on the location of the dealer and what they order from Toyota. I bought our 2018 Limited in Carson City, NV. The sales man said they order theirs with M+S. Very please with the vehicle and its performance. Have used the SNOW setting once. But it was not necessary. AWD was working fine with the M+S.
Me and my gf are thinking of getting one soon. I'm 6'6" does this have enough space in the 2 front seats for me? We've got 2 kids and need a bigger car to carry all 4 of us
Great video just got the 2019 SE in that . Awesome
The Toyoda Navigation System will not take you to a street numbered address. It will only get you to about 100 yards of the address. However, it will take you to a business front door.
Love the look of this gen … so mean 😡the new one looks kind of like a Subaru
I've driven in deeper snow with my 18 Highlander front drive only with 4 Blizzak snow tires...
is 20-25k too much for one with 100k 120-k miles?
Can we expect the hybrid '17 highlander to be just as capable with the electric motor in the rear and no driveshaft from the front? Overall can we expect the hybrid model to function well in cold conditions(in terms of battery system etc)?
I keep my 15 becsuse have more space and the cae doesn't change a lot. Actually I like the grill more in the 2015.
Love the unit, you did a fine job, now when you push the snow button it is not in a 4 wheel drive mode? You have to switch it to the far right track lock looking button that shows 4 wheels? I have a 2007 limited that I bought new and it jut has a snow ETC button. I'm going to get a new 2018 limited in a month or so I was wondering.
USARMYvietnamVET1969 thanks for the feedback 👍 all the snow button does is drastically reduce the sensitivity of the gas pedal to try to prevent you from sending too much power to the wheels. You’re correct about the far right button, that is the AWD lock button. So instead of the car deciding where to send power, it creates a 50/50 split between the front and rear wheels. It’s a nice SUV - I really enjoyed driving it.
Thank's
You hawe great car.
I like this highlender i hope one day i gona bay this car.
Gretings from kosovo.
I installed a 10 inch android system in my highlander 2014.
Interesting, I believe the Highlander comes with all wheel drive, not 4 wheel drive.
You may want to invest in a cover for thr microphone. 🎤
Just bought a 17 LE Plus hopefully it lasts.😅
This is a very good review of the Highlander.
Marc Basilla thank you 👍
I’m definitely getting this car
Coldplay on the radio.
Not a lot to go on, came here for snow driving.
Buddy just scratching the fuck out of it 😂 im gonna buy one though
Can you please do a test drive in the snow with the Honda Pilot. I would like to compare how the Pilot rides in the snow vs. the Highlander. Thanks.
Lana In America it seems like a lot of people who are considering the Highlander are also looking at the Pilot. As soon as I can get my hands on a Pilot I will make it. We still have half of winter left in NY so I hope to be able to review it in the snow!
Thanks, Rob. I am looking forward to seeing your review. Thanks again.
Great review bro. I have the 15 XLE Highlander.
Where is the front camera?
Does anyone know how to fix the rear exterior door handle?
Where r u ? Looks like he’ll. Hell Noway
8:58 The 'spud-ometer' tells you how many potatoes you can fit in the trunk
Highlander is no 4Runner or FJ Cruiser. Hey is that building behind you haunted
I enjoy this video......nice background music....nice weather..... I like ❄️....
If you bought one of these used 2 years ago chances are they are worth close to the price you paid still
even the base model is 30,000 range
its worth it reliable
excellent video...great review..well thought out, paced for our understanding, not just a knowledge dump
wondering if i made the right purchase XLE w/ o AWD...& speciac re: snow button... as an alternative in lignt snow?
Bruce Gregg thanks - I really appreciate it! The snow button doesn’t do much other than reduce the responsiveness of the gas pedal. You’re probably fine with a FWD Highlander in light snow. At the end of the day it really comes down to tires.
The snow button changes the shift points, and if I recall starts you off in 2nd gear rather than 1st gear to cut down on the wheel spin issues to help give a bit better traction. Course without AWD you may want to check out some dedicated snow/ice tires, even so with an AWD/4WD vehicle, having snow/ice tires is a huge difference.
I've got about 2 feet of snow over here in St. Paul, Minnesota. I really want to know how the Highlander would do. It's next in line for being my next car. (Current Camry owner)
Tong Yang I lived in St Paul as a little kid and I remember all the snow (and the cold more than anything). We get a lot of snow in NY as well. The Highlander did pretty well. Got through everything; never had to worry about getting stuck. Only issues were traction -had to go extremely slow around turns and stop more carefully than I do in my own vehicles. It certainly could have been the tires, but my Ford Fusion and BMW X5 (no comparison to the Highlander of course) are both AWD with all-season tires and have much better grip in the snow than this Highlander did.
With good snow tires its excellent.
Overall good review, I live in the NE, and snow is a major concern for me. I have had 4 wheel, all my life, and am not sold on this "all wheel" as of yet. I am looking at one of these for my wife. We get heavy lake effect snow here, and am just trying to find the vehicle that will get her from point A to B with no issues. I am assuming you live in the NE yourself with the dinner plate size snow flakes falling in the background. How has it been for you over the past few weeks in this bitter cold and snow? Thanks for your time sir.
Jason Moss yes I live in western NY and get a lot of lake effect as well. I don’t own this Highlander but did get to drive it for a few days in some decent snow. It got through easily but the handling wasn’t the best (could’ve been the tires). Not a comparison but my Ford Fusion and BMW X5 are both AWD and both handle significantly better in the snow than the Highlander. I had to drive a lot slower and be very careful around turns. Again could’ve had a lot to do with the tires although they had plenty of tread (~75%) remaining. I think this Highlander XLE gives you a lot for 40k though (leather, nav, seats 8, etc.)
Snow test? Hardly anything mentioned about actual functionality related to that.
Why does everyone want an SUV that’s close to the ground
Redesigned for 2019 or milk it another year?
tinhinnh it’s been around since the 2013 model year so I’d say redesign it ASAP but it still looks pretty good despite its age
2017 model year was a huge mid-life upgraded. New engine and transmission with interior / exterior designs changed as well. We may see a 2020 model year all new Highlander. I very much doubt Toyota will change anything for 2019 model year.
Tom Chan Still looks and sells good. They usually go by the 5yr cycle but you may be right. Trans is new but engine is just tweaked. Exterior is not new - just a new face and here and there.
Dude where’s the snow test?
Why is the instrument cluster so crapy looking in vedeos? Is it that bad in real life? I'm gonna have to go test drive one I guess but it looks bad in all these reviews.
It’s actually has 3 climate zones.
you're right! i just meant dual zone for the front!
Is this a XLE AWD?
Yes
Loved the video
Brother very helpful thx for taking the time , very happy with your kindness to post this video great job u r funny fella God Bless you bro Jesus loves you and He has a plan for you John 3:16
Thanks for your time and effort. The Highlander is A superb car but if I pay $42k for an SUV, it's gonna be A 4Runner. Better 4WD system in the right model and overall more rugged and that 4.0, well, it may be old but is A proven engine and has A lot of torque, and it's just reliable. I know the 2GR is A good engine past 2009, but I think overall the 4.0 is more reliable. Just my opinion, though..Toyota has stuck with both engines and in A lot of vehicles for one reason, because they work. Toyota sticks with what works and tweaks what doesn't. All other automakers change engines every two years and offer tons of engines to keep people coming to them. That's proof people want the next this or that, not reliability...
zero to 60 in 6 seconds Toyota’s (and Lexus) have proven to be very reliable. I know quite a few Toyota and Lexus owners that have very high mileage on their vehicles with no issues.
Take a look at the 4 runners crash test.
black take A look at the Escapes passenger side overlap crash test
black just out of curiosity, what is it you want me to see? The 2018 4Runner and Explorer scored the same in all categories but "ease of use" on child seat anchors in the 4Runner...the Escape failed the passenger side small overlap test.
I own a 2013 Highlander Hybrid Limited and a 1997 4Runner Limited. Both have been long paid off and run like tops. 4Runner has 350,000+ miles and Highlander with 130,000+ miles. 4Runner is great in town beater car but the nod goes to the Highlander for highway cruising as it eats miles up with little drama and a comfy ride. I traded in an 02 Sequoia for the Highlander and I miss the cargo space of Sequoia so I'm awaiting delivery on a 2019 Lexus LX570 to add to the stable.
I drive a 2018 Limited Platinum and it is a great vehicle..
you don't want a low suv for snow
Panagiotis F agreed - although the Highlander has a very low stance it has a surprising amount of ground clearance...8 inches, which is about the same as a Chevy Tahoe.
Test snow ????
this guy is hustling! good job !
thanks!
Carplay and Android Auto is a distraction. That is why so many car accident. Always on the phone while driving. I hate Carplay and Android Auto.
As I'm mostly a city and urban driver I must have real-time traffic, so Android Auto is a mandatory requirement. In my older Kluger (Highlander) the maps are out of date, cost AU$200+ for an updated CD and of course there is no real-time traffic. Therefore I only use my phone for navigation.
Update... Map updates are AU$300+ and are a long time between releases.
Que raza es el perro ?
do u regret not getting the limited trim?
randomrazr it’s actually not my car, but if I was buying a Highlander I’d consider the Limited for the aesthetic upgrades. Although the only feature this XLE lacked that I care about is the moonroof. Otherwise it had nav, leather, and the most powerful engine option which is really all I care about personally.
Push button start is stupid. Easy to steel any vehicle with it.
Looks like a mini van
Will not bother with any more of your videos. Where is the snow test?
You Ice Cold bro..
Authentic Max Haha man I definitely need a hat
Nice to look at, nice to drive but the traction control off road is fucking useless.
Anyone else who has driven one of these feel the back and rear quarter visablilty is really poor?
I come frome a Cadillac SRX where rear window visibility is laughable, so to me on the Highlander it s actually good rear quarter one is just like the rest of the segment of long vehicles like this it s always gonne be tough, I use my mirrors and the BSM which is excellent.
Toyota is recall car for sure :)
Why the Hell is he in the Snow!
Could you have picked a better Day?! It would have showed better in the sunshine and green grass. Just saying
Johnny Sanchez don’t you pay attention bro? HES DOING A SNOW DRIVE REVIEW...
Ddriving 25-45mph on a bendy road would be a decent test but the guy in this vid did NONE OF IT. Drove on fresh powder snow on what looked like a STRAIGHT long country driveway or road. COMPLETE waste of time for a snow test. Driving in a circle in a yard at 9:45 was pointless as well.
Weak. It’s all about 4Runner
Apple carplay is coming to all Toyota's in 2019
is that true
Too expensive, cheap interior.
Thats what toyota does so well... they keep a high price for their old style designs but they last so they just keep going with it while people are buying them. It's almost like they are afraid to do anything too drastic or innovative.
Why change if people keep shelling out the money for them? That's why they keep doing the same thing year after year. Why fix it if it isn't broken.
*I own one of these and this review is total shite. Doesn't even come close to what this car is capable of. With a good set of tires under it and a capable driver, this vehicle will rival a lot of 4-wheel drive pickups in handling and assurance on icy, snowy roads & highways. It really is a marvel of modern automotive engineering...Plus it gets 30 MPG...My 4X4 Ford gets about half that on a good day.*