2018 Toyota Highlander XLE AWD Test Drive Video Review

Crossovers are some of the best-selling vehicles on the market and the Toyota Highlander is one of the safest and smartest choices on the market. The Highlander was revised for the 2017 model year and this is evident with the updated look that is clean and simple. Prices range from $31,230 for the base LE trim up to $46,860 for the Limited Platinum AWD model. The XLE AWD model seen here starts at $40,580. Under the hood you get 2 engine choices. The first is a 4-cylinder that makes 185 horsepower and second is a 3.5 liter V-6 that makes 295 horsepower and 263 lb-ft. of torque.
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[@harry0042]

I brought my 2018 Highlander from Enterprise Leasing in 2021. Had 35,600 miles when purchase. I love the way this car handles. Its a really solid vehicle. Pleased with this purchase.

[@barrydraper]

You neglected to mention one of the most significant reasons for choosing the Highlander, Toyota long term reliability. More than 85% of all Toyotas 20 years old, are still on the road. Can't say the same for Mazda, German competitors, GM and the others.

[@Powernoodle_]

A+ on that. Long-term reliability is the #1 reason for choosing Toyota.

[@barrydraper]

@@Powernoodle_ For me, it was among my top reasons for choosing the Toyota Highlander. The others were its well thought out design, including seating, cup-holders, USB ports, visibility, resale value, thrifty fuel mileage for a 4500 lb vehicle and the ability to tow 5,000 lbs safely.

[@petersuarez651]

Gotta love those Toyotas! My son is driving a 2003 Corolla and it runs like a charm. I have a ‘13 Accord EXL which i really like. But now shopping for a Crossover it has come down to the Highlander or the Pilot. Everyone else has fallen off the list. Maybe in a year or two I can snag me a gently used one, or the other.

[@barrydraper]

@@petersuarez651 For me, after a lot of research, I just preferred the Highlander over the Pilot for a number of reasons, but the BIG one was that overall, Toyota makes a better, more reliable automatic transmission for longevity.

[@paulm83j]

Barry Draper facts 🙌🏾

[@NetITGeeks]

Black plastic on the wheel wells is not just for off-roading. Manufacturers found that area get a lot of rock chips and other debris resulting rust to develop over a period of time. This is why the plastic is there in most modern vehicles.

[@ltshores]

All that said, this vehicle will have a better resale value after 5 years than any Ford, Chevy, Dodge, Jeep, Mazda or Honda SUV.

[@cocotaveras8975]

ltshores True but Honda’s are good too.

[@Datsun7705]

Coco Taveras uh honda transmissions aren’t that good for bigger vehicles. Small vehicles is a yes

[@itr0863]

@@cocotaveras8975 my parents are already having issues with their 2018 pilots transmission and cat convertor

[@riheac]

For sure

[@perreson6484]

Very reliable car, had it for years and still works good as new

[@SadDeath.]

I got a 2003 and a 2012 and they are still my favorite vehicle ive ever driven. They are tanks in the winter!!

[@Rayven_cat]

We were in the mid-size w/ 3 rows market and after about a year of research narrowed it down to these options: Toyota Highlander Mazda CX-9 Mitsubishi Outlander Cars we immediately ruled out: Subaru Ascent, any Chevy/Ford/Dodge product. We eventually settled on the Toyota Highlander. We just wanted the most trouble-free ownership and that's what the Highlander gives you. The CX-9 was definitely the sexiest option but after hearing a friend of ours' experience with them always taking it back to the dealership for fixing things that was the deal-breaker. I am really enjoying the highlander and the fact that there is no exhaust/burning oil smell coming into the cabin when idling at traffic stops, like our old Subaru. Just lovely.

[@masverde2554]

We got a 21 and we love it..... comfortable and lots of power going up hills....

[@tc71]

I have one (except with 2nd row captain's chairs). Everything I need for a city vehicle: looks fine, very dependable, gas milage fine, utilitarian and drives well. Wish the non-JBL audio was better but that can be fixed.

[@King_mych3]

This is my car and I love it

[@donjohnston3776]

Hybrid is great in city. We are using 6.8 l/100 km which is 41 mi/imp gal. Very comfortable.

[@cnbsdad]

Very good review. Only draw back was that you didn’t know what the S mode was for. Outside of that good review. We’ll definitely follow your channel

[@live_the_moment_with_arnol5661]

That is best SUV ever very luxury and way better than the competition

[@oyindamolaadeyeye5171]

Keep it up autobytel

[@suesue242]

Lol. I like how u actually sat in the 3rd row to see what its like.

[@abba3629]

Excellent Reviews. 👍 Just Bought one last month from SunTOYOTA. Excellent Ride, Comfortable, safe and reliable. 🚘 That Passenger side shelf in the front is Very Useful and handy.👌

[@BTC909]

The 3rd row is fine except for the headroom. This won't change until the platform changes. If you are spending over 40K you might as well get the Hybrid. The resale on the Hybrid's is insane.

[@Koover88]

Ivan Vojt plus in city driving it get nearly 40% better gas mileage.

[@renzodelacruz7281]

Make a review for the honda pilot exl awd please

[@shirokisetsu3319]

I want to get a Toyota Highlander.

[@roostersideburns3440]

I wish some of the safety features were expounded upon here

[@FrankBergdoll]

Interesting. My 2001 Highlander *is* getting a little old. Maybe time for a new one.

[@nelsond5361]

😂😂😂 you sound like a good financial manager

[@stoopdklutz]

Same here.

[@confidencenwosu3910]

Mine is 2007 🤣🤣🤣🤣 I love and don't plan to change it.

[@sweetman5249]

I still drive 2007 RAV4

[@notcannon2.224]

Just bought the LE

[@miijuahlone2331]

I love it

[@NG-tz8wo]

Good thing about Toyota is they still have the reliable 3.5L V6, not like the others going to small turbos that won’t last

[@SME5724]

Oops 😬 you jinxed it

[@NG-tz8wo]

@@SME5724 yea year after I bought mine they went to the 4cyl turbo

[@SME5724]

@@NG-tz8wo yeah it’s a shame, I have a 2018 v6 awd … 50k on it currently and im keeping it until the wheels fall off

[@NG-tz8wo]

@@SME5724 although I will say that since we bought ours in 22 it has had a small coolant leak that Toyota can’t find but the same problem has stayed with it into 23 with the 4cyl turbo

[@alhamdulillah1822]

Ford Flex seems to be a good 7 seater choice if you don't care about the box look

[@glee0425]

i still like my 2004 Highlander. Got it like 2months ago. Will be getting the new Highlander or the new Camry.

[@66zakaria]

Add me zacharia elghawi in insta

[@ydmuas798]

ger lee, that's awesome!

[@chriswalter6924]

Toyota Highlander , Excellency the name is enough

[@melrose9252]

Great car.

[@roadrash76]

4:32. Porsche initiates the chase.

[@donmotz5528]

I dont know...it seems very nice as far as I'm concerned......nice looking.

[@oyindamolaadeyeye5171]

I like the highlander it some how looks like the 2022

[@ncvman]

I like to have a connection with my car says the guy in flip flops!

[@isauro27]

Kind of damm

[@KevinP32270]

thanks.

[@iraid8223]

I got a question does all the highlander models come with wifi in the car?

[@ajamini]

Unfortunately, no. I have a fully loaded Limited Platinum, Hybrid Highlander, and it doesn’t have that option. Toyota builds a great car, but it’s lacking in infotainment systems and other in-car entertainment. But it’s very comfortable and reliable.

[@iraid8223]

Aj Amini Thanks for the answer, i have a xle awd and i always thought that new suv have built in hotspot but is their a way to add wifi in my car?

[@nannamoonpiee]

Go to your wireless provider and buy a $50 Hot Spot with a 12 volt charger. I put one in my Tundra 2 years ago and have never had an issue connecting to internet even as we travel 75 miles an hour down the road. Plus you can remove it from the car anytime you need to take it with you. I use Verizon and it cost me $10 a month to have it.

[@brucelittle494]

i have a 2018 with 5000 miles it has leaked oil since i brought it home this week dealer toyota of lacrosse wi had the motor OUT relaced all gaskets and o rings WTF they would not take it back or trade me for a new one witch is what i wanted am i stuck with this new xle highlander???

[@theawsomevictor2323]

I’m pretty sure S is for Shift on the gear stick (well that’s what I call it)

[@user-lf9cm5we7m]

Great review Nice car But I think this car exclusive for American market & not available in other countries Thank you so much 🌹

[@kylosolo6128]

This car is sold in Australia as well, but under a different nameاحمد الشمراني

[@thomasallanah1417]

Toyota vehicles sale all over the world but have different names...And some with different characteristics because American standards are often different. An example of this is Toyota 4runner here in the US are called the Helix in the Carribean with a diesel engine.

[@franciscosamath12]

How tall is this guy

[@allenz562]

Just got 2018 highlander limited Platinum AWD. Front seats are horribly uncomfortable. Seat bottom cushion are way too thin feels like sitting on piece of ply wood. After driving for three weeks my leg gets numb even driving for about fifteen minutes. Called Totoya to report. Paid over 50k expected Toyota would more do to make seats more cushion.

[@janisraizgis1185]

U are too fat.

[@randomrazr]

S is standard for manual changing gears. surprised u couldnt figure that out LOL

[@live_the_moment_with_arnol5661]

S is for sports mode

[@pauldarbin7175]

S is for Select shift

[@delosvalle8925]

Hey I’m from the future , in 2032 Toyota will release a flying car !

[@denny8548]

The minute this guy say.. you can shift to S for sport mode I don’t know. Well, clearly you don’t shit about the car why even make a review video bashing something you didn’t clearly research. And what did he recommend? A FORD but throw in CX9 so it doesn’t sound too obvious. If Explorer is a great suv there is no need for your recommendation.

[@johnbarone8948]

Oh ho ho ho what a feeling, Toyota......

[@tomjones2348]

The Darth Vader mobile. Sheesh

[@alhamdulillah1822]

Why not santafe or outlanders?

[@daviddercross75]

How I wished I had this car 😚😩😩😩

[@notcannon2.224]

If you get the LE version I think it's like 4000 less

[@draqsasarwar7826]

my cousin have this car

[@mouaxiong8618]

The self for my XLE is just to collect dust.

[@concen8777]

There can be only one.

[@gaansgns1579]

👍🔥👏

[@ivanlowjones]

Jeff Glucker still has the best hair in the KZbin car review business.

[@mikewellington2738]

The only reason I’m watching a Toyota Highlander review is because it’s Jeff Glucker.

[@TheHooniverse]

This person speaks the truth...

[@newyorkerinct2821]

Leased one

[@calebreagan3588]

Oh come on, you mean to tell me you don't go muddin in your Highlander?

[@BellaB2B]

So which one to buy highlander or explorer from ford

[@guillecanales11]

They are both good vehicles. I have a 2018 highlander limited and it’s beautiful inside and out. But we just went on a vacation and rented a 2018 Ford Explorer. I will tell you this. The ONLY thing I think the explorer my have the upper hand is on the third row seat. It’s about two to three inches more of leg room,however, the second row is a bit closer to the first row which might also help with the additional room in the third row. Other than that the Highlander is a much better overall experience.

[@BellaB2B]

guillecanales11 Thank you so much will think about that

[@BellaB2B]

Jonathan A you right im surprised how poor ford it is

[@stiiigabayheh3]

pilot got a good rating top safety pick+

[@BellaB2B]

StiIIGabayHeh3 -_- aha okay thank you .

[@jeelpatel3590]

This review couldn't have been any more low-life than this without losing his credibility. From first minute I got it that the reviewer is not a fan of this car. It shouldn't be the case. Best reviews are great with just the facts and general suggestions, but not with such low energy demotivating way. Btw I dont own this car or any of Toyota cars, just an objective viewer comment.

[@Mckenzie28007]

i know you are honda fans.

[@itr0863]

and then he says he is comparing it to his mazda cx5 which is smaller than my wifes honda crv lol

[@abubaker9873]

I like the looks of 2008 to 2013, don't like 2014 ones. The 2017 front end improve but the back don't like how it looks still.

[@miijuahlone2331]

But I'm live Cambodia

[@ericturkleson9387]

How about we normalize these reviewers saying how tall they are. Im 6'4, these reviews are great until i go to test one and my heads against the roof and i cant drive it

[@AnthonyBarbuto]

He said non luxury but there’s a nice screen and heated seats this guy gets me mad

[@gene978]

Did you care about what your Wife wanted to drive? Or do you make all the decisions when it comes to spending?

[@isauro27]

His masda cx5 is poor suv it brokes a lot is cheap and is damm

[@nalietmiranda7450]

Wow listening to you halfway thru the video sounds like a Toyota downer to me.

[@errolm8313]

I really want the Toyota reliability, really thinking about the highlander, but omg! These vehicles look so vanilla! I hate the way they look..... Wish I got the aggressive modern look of the traverse and reliability of Toyota

[@Powernoodle_]

Okay, please call saying "space". This genre, and this vehicle, are not a "space". Thanks!

[@imranabbasi7871]

👍💙❤💚

[@phongpagong]

Seriously, slippers?

[@JamesMellis39]

What a stupid completely biased review. I am thinking of buying one of these because they are incredibly comfortable, reliable, safe, and roomie. Although every vehicle has its downsides, he just turns this into a Mazda commercial.

[@bradley36983]

You really said the explorer is a good option ? Lol do you want to break down? For literally the same price or even more 🤣

[@Koover88]

This review is so frustrating because the Highlander Hybrid gets by far the best gas mileage in class. The hybrid is hardly talked about yet the poor gas mileage is repeated over and over again. The hybrid is exceptional. Almost 5000lbs 7/8 seats all with nearly 30 miles per gallon. If that's not impressive I dont know what is.

[@kakanji9257]

اكو عرب بالطيارة

[@badtexasbill5261]

I need you to wear real shoes

[@bigpoppa1992]

Give me the ford explorer sport twin turbo or the dodge Durango 5.7 v8

[@melrose9252]

BIG POPPA You will need the Highlander for transplantation when the Explorer or Durango are in the shop.

[@bigpoppa1992]

Dyno Don you mean transportation haha and no Ill rent a Ford explorer or dodge Durango if my vehicle ever went into the shop.

[@lorithompson340]

BIG POPPA j

[@johnmasterson631]

Fix Or Repair Daily

[@nannamoonpiee]

I really like the new Ford Explorer they are huge and great comfort, but I have owned too many fords with too many issues. My Toyotas have given me zero issues. NONE for 32 years none. I really like the New Lincoln Navigator but I want something that I can rely on and Ford products have proven that they are not the most reliable products on the road.

[@walter777smith6]

Its a soccer Mom car. In V6 torque so low (((

[@kjam87gxp]

gimmickie and fancier

[@osclwolc8595]

terrible sales man

[@bradley36983]

If you broke just say that. The Mazda isn't anymore fun 🤣🤣

[@jimcarpenter965]

Difficult to watch. I couldn’t see past this prancing pony’s ego.

[@ginger-bread_man]

I thought it was a decent & informative video.

[@muranoshadow8099]

Look like innova boriing

[@adconx98]

Corny Review.

[@princeyi17]

Mazda is the best

[@melrose9252]

Jason Wang Best if the slow selling field.

[@stiiigabayheh3]

no mazda 3 rattles and screeches like crazy while braking

[@1969CampEvans]

Without rear wheel drive it sucks.

[@sunofegypt7]

3rd row horrible n you feel closterfobic in the forced seating position with no room for your Johnny to ham comfortable. Most taxi in NYC drive these n they are not sporty ar all. I hate bucket seats this has. Anytime a taxi gets me in this I call the dispatch to send a different car

[@triggerwarning_v318]

sunofegypt7 can you fucking spell

[@proumry3325]

Dam! sheesh my gosh!!

[@guillecanales11]

So when taxi dispatcher sends you a highlander you call back and request for another SUV that has a better 3rd row sitting??? I mean you could seat on the 2nd row..... just saying.

[@davidjym]

The Highlander has grown too much in size ...

[@sichtbar7624]

Rubbish on 4 wheels.....No space for legs....Bad neck pillows.....