2020 Toyota Highlander Review | A Long Term Commitment

[@MattMaranMotoring]

Haha thanks for the cameo! It was awesome driving with you man! Great review and congrats on 300k subs too!

[@MrDroid0518]

This cameo was priceless!

[@jdubdoubleu]

Wasn't expecting that

[@dallasmellsop5488]

It was amazing

[@mrpmj00]

I've just test driven the 2021 gas version and it stll accelerates well (I have a 2014 Toyota Highlander V6) but it also still has a lot of torque steer. Tires have become narrower (235mm wide) compared to my 2014 Toyota Highlander (245mm wide)

[@Hans_Moleman925]

“I’m not gonna blow a fuse. I might blow something else, but I’m definitely not gonna blow a fuse.” God, I love this channel so much.

[@TannerGarcia]

Caught me completely offguard with the blowing something else comment! So damn hilarious!

[@Krazy_Shorts]

The "dick swinging" line was great too!

[@errorsofmodernism9715]

I hope the windows are rolled down when it happens!

[@chri5jame5]

HAHAHAHA the minute I heard that I had to see if someone else commented on it.

[@gerard661000]

White

[@JohnD-bs4qi]

Have an 18 Highlander for the wife. When I do drive it, it is such a relaxing experience. I'll drive 300 miles and feel like I only drove 75 miles. It's so quiet, smooth and reliable. Got 0.9 financing for five years. Upgrading the radio on mine and running that thing into the ground.

[@DanUtley]

B. Wainscot I believe the Highlander is the longest owned vehicle (original owner). I think the average length of ownership is 15 years.

[@JohnD-bs4qi]

@@golferpro1241 Hey... Not sure yet. Have to do some research on that.

[@JacanaProductions]

They are a winning combo for 3 rows and the second hand prices are crazy high, 19k for a 2012 here in CO. Our 2008 HH is not bad but waiting for 2017 Q7s to come down in price :)

[@JohnD-bs4qi]

@@golferpro1241 Gotcha - So it's hit or miss basically for the voice controls to work? Toyota and Subaru have some of the highest resale values out there. Depending on the vehicle of course.

[@JohnD-bs4qi]

@@Snapwhiz Nice, that's awesome! Yeah, now that you say that I have noticed that happened before. Small design thing for sure, but overall a great purchase. Best of luck with it and enjoy!

[@3v3y]

You’re the only reviewer that talks about sound proofing and glass thickness and I respect that

[@paulie0706]

Just bought a V6 limited 2 weeks ago for my wife. This vehicle is awesome! I myself have a 2015 Lexus RX, and I have to say, it's very very difficult to justify spending the extra money to buy a Lexus with this car...

[@JKyle-ii1mz]

Still the best intros on KZbin.

[@chrisgleeton6823]

I dunno, Car Throttle's intro's are pretty Boss!!!!

[@snuffaluffagus9527]

True! No stupid dance music intros!

[@James-il3tq]

Skip them every time 🤢 Videos otherwise are good.

[@squidproquo2241]

So was that so painful to admit that Toyota came up with another good product and you wrote a comment about the reviewer instead?

[@kristians2704]

@@squidproquo2241 why are you so mad?

[@markeister8518]

Your reviews are some of the very best there are! I began watching as I have had to purchase a vehicle for the first time in years. (Moving from company Fleet to my own) Your video are not just a description of the features, but discovery into the purpose and reasoning behind the car’s design! Thanks for your effort and will continue to enjoy your work for years to come. All my best!

[@rxl77]

Watched all the other 2020 Highlander youtube reviews. And then SavageGeese comes out and this one just BLOWS the others out of the water. As always. :) Good job man.

[@vonwagner1257]

Winner of the "it just makes sense" award, This is gonna kick ass in the segment. Taking care of the the flaws of DI and CVT in the Subaru Ascent, The shitty MPG of the Atlas (despite it's great looks IMO), small size of the CX-9 (despite good driving dynamics and power train) I used to be a cool guy with a Raptor and Power Wagon, but if this is going to be what 'responsible' looks like, I can think of worse things to die in.

[@suleiman3811]

Von Wagner I love this comment

[@vonwagner1257]

@@suleiman3811 Appreciate it! I have come to terms with my reality. lol

[@justinfontaine9069]

If you don't need a a lot of space the CX-9 is still the way to go. And the new Highlander is still not that much bigger

[@stephenhendricks103]

@@justinfontaine9069 If you don't need the space, why not go for the CX-5 with the same engine/drive-train and 700 (!) lbs less curb weight. The CX-9 has less cargo space than a CR-V and less passenger room than a KIA Sorento that's almost a foot less in length.

[@dchawk81]

@@vonwagner1257 I hear you. Approaching 40 with the same crap roads and this thing looks appealing. I'd get a loaded V6 and with it being a Toyota would probably be my forever car.

[@dawnpoint]

Probably won’t ever buy that car. Still watch anyway because SavageGeese.

[@Dick-Cheese-4]

Taylor Rhodes yo broke ass cant afford a luxury suv like this one

[@alexcoyg3281]

@@Dick-Cheese-4 Damn me too, my broke ass cant afford one either

[@GarageGuerilla]

@@Dick-Cheese-4 luxury? for real? haha

[@squidproquo2241]

And thank you for clean up services. Now, we can continue with the Toyota Highlander, the best mid size SUV on the planet.

[@kennyduarte783]

Basically yeah, nothing against the Highlander but it’s not the type of car I need.

[@Avalk9724]

Mr. Goose, I love your way of presenting things; straightforward and super clear. In your videos automobile is the main character, not yourself. Still you manage to make your imprint on every review. Superbly done! Thank you.

[@YuriTereshyn]

Savage geese has the best intros

[@wildberry752]

No you do

[@eganjos1]

Yeah but Yuri has a better fanny pack.

[@TheStraightPipes]

Joe Egan tru

[@buddyguy2990]

Best car review videos period

[@SueBobChicVid]

Now with drone footage!

[@anAmishGuy]

Why can't people just admit they need a minivan?

[@ph4se2]

When these get better gas mileage and almost the same size, its pretty much a slam dunk decision.

[@mattspeer01]

ph4se2 Not even close to the same size. The interior passenger volume of the Sienna or any other minivan far exceeds any of these midsize crossovers.

[@darienmiller1032]

"MiNiVanS ArEn't CoOl". It's a shame that this is view of vans are killing them off, they're legit the only three row vehicles that make sense to me. The third row can be used with absolutely no compromise unlike crossovers, and you're still getting like 32 cubic feet of space with the third row, whereas crossovers are only giving you between roughly 10 and 20 cubic feet.

[@joa8593]

It's too bad the sienna had been left behind as the SUVs get updated. Minivans are great vehicles, there's a reason why they're called multipurpose vehicles elsewhere in the world. Right now, it's hard to justify the dated Sienna over the Highlander, but the Pacifica shows you how great minivans can be.

[@mattspeer01]

Joseph G There is a brand new Sienna on the way soon.

[@devlad]

It's an improvement, especially the new interior textures, but jeez Toyota/Lexus can't do infotainment properly.

[@Fee.1]

That’s okay at least they did...well they tried

[@user-wm6kv8eb3q]

Well if it has a CarPlay and Android Auto I don't care about what they've done. Let the software company do the software and car company do cars.

[@jblyon2]

I have a 2015 Camry. People hate the Entune infotainment system, but it just works. It understands voice commands consistently and I still use the navigation over Google Maps (it has live traffic). It's ugly and clunky by current standards, but I've rented many new cars with absolutely beautiful and highly responsive systems that are utterly infuriating to use (esp with voice commands), crash frequently, and will outright refuse to route to some addresses. Give me ugly and clunky that just works any day.

[@devlad]

@@user-wm6kv8eb3q totally agree with you here

[@THEGAMINGHELP101]

It boggles my mind why Toyota can’t just admit that they don’t know shit about infotainment systems and just get a third party to do there entire infotainment system.

[@toronado455]

"the V6 has been around since before Jesus's time" 😄

[@nicksmith8166]

Yep and because of that it’s bulletproof

[@davevolz6138]

It is!

[@ryadhasanahmed5443]

Well if it aint broke don't fix it👍

[@dchawk81]

Jesus drove a HiLux when he did carpentry.

[@saauuzza]

@@dchawk81 and his dpf died when out of warranty.

[@chayan7232]

Congrats on crossing the 300k sub mark Mr. Goose!

[@danielrosas7550]

Chayan Chauhan he’s not supposed to have 300k subs. The content he’s putting out is worthy of at least a mil.

[@chayan7232]

@@danielrosas7550 Yeah that's the frustrating thing about KZbin as a platform, it rewards the clickbaity vloggers for putting out stale and crappy content more than it does the talented KZbinrs who actually put tons of effort into their videos like the Gooseman.

[@Dick-Cheese-4]

Daniel Rosas well to get 1 mill you need to pass 300k

[@WDavid-bm9jd]

Highlander much much better than others in the same segment

[@TurboS-gh5wc]

By far best car review channel anywhere. And keeps getting better.

[@gqh007]

His music game is fantastic

[@steveprinty5674]

Turbo S2000 And that isn’t easy (to get better) 👍🏻

[@James-il3tq]

You might wanna 👀 Alex on Autos and Redline Reviews.

[@steveprinty5674]

James Yep, I already did. 👍🏻 I am a fan of Alex too, but Mister Goose is my #1.

[@limpunsing224]

Still remains one of the top favorite among buyers in the segment Nice review

[@nova-oy4qy]

Mark, I'm sure this isn't your favorite segment. I appreciate you making the most of it and trying to put yourself into the shoes of others who might be interested in this segment like myself. Focusing on what may be points of interest for those type of viewers. keep up the good work. never stop improving.

[@JoseGarcia-kj4uy]

Thank you. I’m considering to get one of these. And From all reviews yours is the most practical and easy going. Not extravagant words or messing videos. Thank you keep it simple and less confusing like others do.

[@nelesco]

Definitely a big improvement , imo. Sure the infotainment is trash but with Apple Carplay it puts a band-aid on it.

[@naveenkrishnamurthy7576]

Nelson E I personally don’t mind the entune system. It works well for me. The dynamic navigation is great too

[@720MJW]

I bought a Highlander in 2002 and drove it for 225k miles before it started having repair probs that I felt exceeded its value. I wish I’d kept it and repaired it. I feel like the Highlander is the sweet spot on size for usefulness and safety while was still reasonably fun in the twisties for a small suv. Comfort was great. If I had the funds, this 2020 seems like a great choice still. Agreed on the flat screen nonsense. This stuff won’t age well and the lack of ability for ease of aftermarket for head units is a turn off for me.

[@DanielDiaz-te6dl]

Your reviews are totally different to others I can feel that you are speaking honestly and give us information we want to know about such vehicles and please keep showing what is underneath every vehicle I love it.

[@maxburgess7040]

Best camerawork of any of the journalists that went to the San Antonio Highlander Launch Event, great video!

[@snail415]

The737Man cheers from Stone Oak!

[@ZZZRaven65]

I'm not in the market for a vehicle like this, but I'll happily watch anything Mark puts out here. It was still very interesting, informative and entertaining - as ALWAYS. I literally laughed out loud at the Matt Maran cameo! Gonna go watch his take on this vehicle now... hope to see a reciprocal cameo.

[@squidproquo2241]

Thanks for the irrelevant to the product remark it is awesome to see brown noses such as yourself for investing on future remarks.

[@ZZZRaven65]

@@squidproquo2241 Grammar much? That "sentence" doesn't even make sense. My comment was relevant to the VIDEO... in that it was interesting and informative, regardless of the product. I have nothing to gain by "brown nosing" Mark... just wanted to give him some positive feedback on the hard work he puts into these videos - that we get to watch for FREE. If you don't like it, feel free to not watch and move on. No need to be a DICK.

[@squidproquo2241]

​@@ZZZRaven65 "Grammar much?" Very much! "That "sentence" doesn't even make sense." Then it must be the grammar, after all you are the brightest of them of all as it seems. "My comment was relevant to the VIDEO..." BUT IRRELEVANT TO THE PRODUCT IN THE VIDEO. I hope you will see this time. "in that it was interesting and informative, regardless of the product." Without the product, you can't conclude this. Besides, they usually lift the product and make comments while checking the under carriage. Those who are familiar with this channel are familiar with the informative, we don't need you or half ass fake admiration notes to appreciat5e this channel. "I have nothing to gain by "brown nosing" Mark" Yes, you are. You are of those who would start disagreeing him when the product such as this one is a superior product and over European and Kourean products. And will give a false image of Mark, as if he has changed and lost his touch with reality and he can;t see the light anymore by not appreciating a crappy European product. This is a typical marketing strategy. Everyone knows that Japanese brands are superior in quality to others, especially European out of factory junk brands. If you can't make your product better then you can bad mouth the competition, either by lying about the product or lying about the promoter of the product. You are now at the stage to gain trust of Mark by buttering him so that when you lie about a TOYOTA - It is product for you, you want to be trusted for your lie to be accepted. "... just wanted to give him some positive feedback on the hard work he puts into these videos -" People who do that usually do this by mentioning the product as well. You have an ulterior motive. "that we get to watch for FREE." It is not him providing this video for free. It is KZbin. If you are not aware actually his presentation was cut off with a few commercials. For me it is acceptable for this was a good review of a god product. "If you don't like it, feel free to not watch and move on." LOL! I don;t have nay problem with his videos LOL! My problem with idiots who does not appreciate a good product such as the one that is reviewed int his video. "No need to be a DICK." Nope! You are the DICK , not me. I simply stat the fact that your appreciation is a fake because you wouldn't put such appreciation remark under a video that was about a European car or a Kourean car, with complete disregard of the Product and focus on the reviewer and how admirable he is. Not everyone is willing to give in your (pl) marketing tactics. Get over it DICK!!!!

[@dchawk81]

@@squidproquo2241 Damn, why the diatribe?

[@squidproquo2241]

@@dchawk81 _ Because of the double standard, I keep on encountering, against quality products. I don't have to find myself in the position to choose the lesser bad product because of idiots who want to be screwed by crooked companies that is ran by crooked people e.g. VW Group. The question is why are you not offended by being screwed?

[@hereigoagain5050]

Good for Toyota for not competing on every fad, but when there is a technology that unambiguously benefits their customers, they go all in.

[@mct8888]

So good I watched twice. Test drove the Highlander the other day and it's legit.

[@MarkTheCreator]

man you are pumping out videos I love It !!!!!!!

[@ksoman953]

Congrats @300K. We'll be here when you make 1M, 5M... Thank you for all you do guys.

[@-wd40-66]

Congratulations on the 300K. Well deserved!

[@kpokfposkf]

After driving this new model, would you still pick this over the Pilot in terms of driving dynamics and handling?

[@ryankenyon5010]

Is Turbowski in a shallow grave?

[@EnigmaTanker]

I love that starting music. Such a mood lifter

[@JamieMcgee518]

From a technical standpoint... Why would the warranty end, when the car is sold to a second owner ? Toyota did a good thing.

[@byronoda1258]

Hyundai Kia 10 year Warranty is Not Transferable. Even the BMW maintenance plan is not transferable. The Best warranty was the 2019-2019 VW 6 year/72k mile warranty.

[@MixingGBP]

Wow, all that production work for a Toyota SUV...that's dedication to quality right there.

[@themightymrpink]

Very few car reviewers offer the level of quality and info on new vehicles on the same level as SavageGeese. Keep up the good work!

[@nickrudick9607]

“When I’m using my personal massager, I’m not going to blow a fuse. I might blow something else, but I’m definitely not going to blow a fuse” has me SENT

[@WBush-uc9pe]

Me too!

[@MajorAddiction]

@@snail415 lol'd

[@Z-30Degrees]

I'd noticed you go straight to the interior in your more recent videos. I actually like when you do exterior commentary. Sure, it's subjective, it can't not be subjective, but its always neat to hear your perspective on it.

[@heartcomedy5]

Amazing vehicle, amazing interior, amazing cargo space, amazing features, and amazing RELIABILITY. Thank you people.

[@jimmybaggs5342]

I have a 2011 Scion XB that was made in Japan, and has been absolutely bullet proof in the years I’ve owned it. My father has a 2013 Rav4 made in Canada that is on its 3rd transmission with less than 100k on the clock.

[@ginger_breadman]

Has he been driving the RAV4 on the farm? My 2014 RAV4 is running Toyota solid ...

[@garolstipock]

Watched the intro montage and 'totally' had a mid-eighties flashback of the rolling credits of "Electric Dreams" running through my mind. Think I only watched the move once when I was maybe 8.. now it jumped out at me.. "We'll always be together, however far it seems. We'll always be together, together in electric dreams." The things tucked away back in ye olde memory banks... I swear...

[@vinniecorleone62]

Nice seeing Matt, both of you are my favorite vehicle reviewers!

[@thomasbekete6650]

Congratulations on hitting 300,000 subscribers but more importantly congratulations on continuing your own route and not following the crowd!

[@marshad.brinson7949]

Excellent introduction video. I really appreciate your attention to detail and you don't waste time talking about minor points, you get to the heart of the matter and that helps my buying decisions. Thanks for what you do in the auto video review space...

[@Mgoblagulkablong]

The Hybrid is a unique selling point in this segment.

[@404nobrakes]

Mgoblagulkablong yeah. It’s so interesting that the least sporty vehicles that Americans buy are also the last to receive the eco treatment. People buying sedans or small cars probably care more about performance than SUV buyers do

[@ForTehNguyen]

highlander hybrid platinum is pretty much the same price as a palisade limited. Hybrid has a giant mpg advantage over the Palisade

[@tinhinnh]

10mpg better than v6 is very compelling

[@tonykerry8326]

When are you going to to do the RAV4 hybrid?

[@stevenwpf1]

The intro is like a freaking commercial clip! Great job

[@Toyota4Life]

That 2GR V6 is prob the strongest and longest living motor on the market. It started life back in 2006. This is the best all around SUV Money can buy. Hands down and you looking at 10 plus years of ownerships

[@Fee.1]

What about the 1MZ-FE? Wasn’t that the basis for the 2gr eventually ?

[@suleiman3811]

Hell if you really wanna you could do 20 years😂

[@elusivellama]

That V6 is a superbly designed engine. Port and direct injection for fuel economy, reliability and power. Smooth, creamy power delivery. Sounds great, no turbos to worry about, easy to service, used across the Toyota and Lexus lineup.

[@pesto12601]

@D R Hmm.. I must have missed the sliding door... ?

[@AviationDirection]

Oh look, only took 15 years to get rid of halogens.

[@victordasilva5255]

Aviation Direction cruel but true

[@2004cyrus]

Aviation Direction I don’t think there is anything wrong with older technology sometimes: halogens get warm and melt ice & snow and that’s something LEDs don’t do

[@stevee8318]

@@2004cyrus And they cost $5 each and take 5 minutes to replace.

[@RAM-KINGOFTRUCKS]

and wont be able to see as good as led ..lol..now i guess your safety is lacking like Toyota has for years..

[@Dick-Cheese-4]

RAM-1500 KING OF TRUCKS yet toyota are the safest vehicles on the road

[@joellopez1637]

Thank you kia and Hyundai for making the car companies wake up!

[@dcjohnson2490]

They sure did! I read an article about this vehicle and it suggested that the Telluride and Palisade might have something to worry about with this new model.

[@joellopez1637]

Its unfortunate that most people will be more biased on the brand name vs the product. Which one would you choose?

[@dcjohnson2490]

@@joellopez1637 That's a tough one. I would probably go with the Telluride.

[@MiguelLopez-fh7vx]

Joel lopez you are right, I would go for Toyota bc of brand reliability, the thing is Kia and Hyundai have a bad reputation where I live (which is not USA) they are part of a group called “excel automotriz” and the cars are not that reliable and to make it worse they have the worst car shops

[@squidproquo2241]

And thank you for advertising Kia and Hyundai yet under another high quality product video.

[@Dusty.Spinster]

Your intro montages are an absolute treat. Love it!!

[@briantye4609]

The front end screams Subaru

[@rodbrown9544]

Actually the front end screams 2015 model of the Highlander. Surely Toyota knows this--almost a direct copy.

[@kamX-rz4uy]

Except the grill on this is that ugly big mouth bass look.

[@carlosandleon]

does not. Looks like rhe RAV4 which looks like the 4runner

[@carlosandleon]

@@kamX-rz4uy I see it as a nose

[@apexconnexion]

Agree 100%. People are morons if they don't see a Subaru influence in the front grill. I particularly enjoyed the open maw on previous generations.

[@EDVERSiTY_DECOM]

Congrats on 300K. I want to see this SUV in person.

[@YouWillNeverKnow]

Ah yes time to watch a real reviewer do his work unlike Redline Reviews

[@sleeksilver]

Redline Reviews and TFL are an absolute joke. I can't stand any of those guys...

[@roycezaro1998]

@@sleeksilver They're just a different approach. They make vids that appeal to the masses. Not everyone wants wants to watch a short documentary on a car, even though it's by far my favorite style. I will contend that Savagegeese is leagues ahead of them artistically, but that's also the reason why he's nowhere near as popular. These aren't car reviews- they're works of art.

[@moloono1]

The totally obvious bias that Redline Reviews has against Toyota/Lexus is such a joke. They’re cock drunk on Kia/Hyundai.

[@rantingcullinarian]

The music sounds like an early 90’s romantic comedy.

[@sfrealestatedealmaker6001]

Josh DeYoung Theme song from 👉🏼 Who’s the boss.

[@squidproquo2241]

Right and the Toyota is probably the best quality vehicle in its class but it is just a minor detail music of the video is far more significunt.

[@hugolafhugolaf]

@@squidproquo2241 You must be the life of the party.

[@squidproquo2241]

@@hugolafhugolaf "You must be the life of the party." ...and you must be the clown of the village.

[@hugolafhugolaf]

@@squidproquo2241 Takes one to know one I guess.

[@wvusmc]

If it came with a COEXIST sticker it may pass as a Subaru.

[@squidproquo2241]

And you almost managed to disguise your hatred!!!

[@thisismagacountry1318]

Yes, but can I get the matching lesbo haircut? (Only wrote this to trigger Langolier)

[@squidproquo2241]

@@thisismagacountry1318 _ LOL! To trigger me LOL! Looks like I triggered you before LOL! FIDIOT

[@matrixist]

What about the cvt transmission in the Hybrid?.You not once mentioned it is reliable.

[@noneofyourbuisness7]

My 2014 has 330k on it and still going strong. these highlanders are built like tanks.

[@moloono1]

Dalton Smith...that’s awesome man! Are those miles or kilometers?

[@JDMSwervo2001]

You put that mileage on in a short period of time I assume mostly highway. So I would assume if you continue at that rate you might surpass 1M miles

[@kevinbenson9866]

Mark, You are the best on KZbin for car info! Thank you for doing so.

[@muznick]

The MSDS pages are always stuck together at my local library. MM must be the one checking them out before me.

[@Mr21scott]

Why is someone who can't read going to a library?

[@tjk9263]

Your production and editing quality are off the charts plus your no BS reviews on cars is why i subbed to your channel a year ago and have loved every single video. Keep up the great work!! Oh and i loved that intro song. Could anyone tell me the artist?

[@arainumer]

2019 looked way better than the new one. This looks like the pre face lift last gen Highlander which was ugly. After the face lift , the last gen started looking better. I don't know why they had to go back to the uglier shape again.

[@grizzlyman329]

Look is subjective my friend, to me it looks better than b4

[@RichardShelton]

Opinion noted, it's fine with me.

[@MUISHAGGY572]

I think the back and sides look better but I dont like the front it looks like it has stuffed cheeks, like it ate a whole cheeseburger in one bite.

[@tinhinnh]

new one looks more modern, as it should hahao

[@vincealince_SRT]

Lol I couldn’t help but notice that as well... They went backward on front styling, those midnight SE 2019 looked way better IMO

[@ElijahsAba]

So which is better to drive: new Highlander Hybrid or new RAV4 Hybrid?

[@MikePonsAmerica1st]

I own a 2019 Limited that i am satisfied with. I am very impressed with how quite the 2020 is and is telling when you are explaining the features of this SUV. I can't even hear any wind or tire noise as you drive.

[@TrinityWilderness1]

Saul, it’s actually “quiet”, not QUITE. Those two words mean very different things. Best of luck on your SUV search…

[@amazoidal]

In Cali, we have always had 150k, 10 years on the hybrid powertrains. And we have over 20% of all the hybrids in SoCal.

[@edb.8388]

Great review! I test drove and you were right on point with your observations.

[@SuperPandaren]

I have noticed lately that the music in Savage Geese's videos are very high quality. Where do you get your music??

[@refineme]

It’s a great vehicle. But we needed space and true SUV/truck power and 4x4 so we went with the Sequoia Platinum.

[@chenwu9788]

Great review! If I want to tow 3500lb RV, which version of 2020 highlander you recommend?

[@yuppystick]

Only 300k subs?! You worth many millions of subs. Keep up the awesome breakdowns my friend.

[@martymcfly256]

I own an SUV for winter and bad weather driving and a fancy car for summer fun. I currently have a 2014 Highlander XLE which I bought new. It's the most dependable vehicle I have ever owned. This week I ordered a 2020 Highlander Platinum. I went with the Platinum because the 2020 XLE doesn't come with as much tech included as the 2014 did. I did opt for the glazed caramel interior because it's beautiful and reminds me of a Maserati Ghibli I used to have. Sure, the Hyundai Palisade or Kia Telluride do look great but, with my family having owned both of these brands in the past, I simply have little confidence in the workmanship or reliability of Hyundai or Kia lasting much beyond a year or two.

[@joetaka7620]

We want more Matt Maran cameos Savagegeese!

[@CCCPCommunist]

Matt maran is a clown.

[@veselingramatikov]

Best channel in to world for me. Not only in youtube! I buy mazda mostly because of you :)

[@maeu59]

Third row too small, my knees are in my stomach. Don’t like the new styling. I would have bought a 2019 if it had apple car play.

[@Bigern2998]

Almost cried in the intro. Very touching

[@hby7768]

waiting for the 2021 sienna hybrid!

[@gad671977]

This is the best auto review...ever! Great video!

[@tails300]

Looks like Subaru Ascent mixed with a Hyundai Santa Fe.

[@br33zy771]

yet uglier

[@jasonsmith1143]

go build your own car company like Mr. Lambo did

[@nicktran7992]

Keep up the good work Mr. Geese, your work, creativity, and honest review are much appreciated.

[@jasonpenner55]

Is there a review of the Subaru Ascent planned in the future at all?

[@2004cyrus]

Jason Penner plenty of other channels have done one. It sucks anyway.

[@Acc0rd79]

When is Toyota going to make a new Sienna! We absolutely love ours and no SUV out there has the room and comfort of the minivan. My wife said we will keep buying them at this rate as we love it!

[@ro0ster648]

New sienna will be released in 2020 as MY2021. I already saw it in person in Vegas a few months ago next to this 2020 Highlander, though the Sienna was heavily camouflaged.

[@canadianloon6433]

I would get one for its reliability. It looks like the Rav on steroids.

[@AdamSmith-gs2dv]

If you want reliability don't get this get the 4runner

[@jamessankey01]

As usual : best on KZbin. How you're only at 300k subscribers makes no sense. I guess most people prefer to be lied to.

[@cafn8ed74]

Looks like a pretty good family hauler. It's no Subaru WRX, but i guess you could say I'm kind of a FAN of those. The cameo had me laughing so hard I almost cut myself shaving.

[@Fee.1]

Shame the cameo wasn’t Subaru boy cutting himself...I love how he was reading a MSDS when we know he doesn’t even know how to pop the hood

[@mxg1195]

What about the sound system? Like you listening to music while driving is important to me.

[@kirkkempen6205]

Biggest problem for me is that this vehicle is one of the smallest in the class; but at least it's ugly, so you've got that. (I love Toyota; just not this one.)

[@AdamSmith-gs2dv]

I hate Toyota's new styling, their old styling was simple (or "boring" as some people called it) and as a result those cars age really well. The new ones on the other hand are way too busy trying to look "cool" that in 5 or 10 years they will be laughable outdated

[@elusivellama]

The removal of the physical shifter, with detents, is one of the biggest pet peeves that I have with modern vehicles. Manufacturers like to say that buttons and rotary dials save space, but it's about saving the cost of the shifter assembly, the leather shift boot, leather on the knob etc.

[@undefined624]

I see Toyota was afraid of losing the pie from Hyundai and Kia. Nice interior upgrade.

[@Ken-vl4wk]

7:30 I can’t see the infotainment screen. This is why I like Kia and Hyundai. They never cover their infotainment screen with stupid glass.

[@aussie2uGA]

You buy this not for styling, not for the infotainment, but because you’ve been burned one too many times for repairs and maintenance on something else. This is the vehicle you’ll eventually just get tired of way before it’s physically worn out.

[@FishFind3000]

Aussie2u who wants a garbage infotainment? It’s shit all around

[@ConfusedOwl92]

@@FishFind3000 you own a smartphone right? Use apple carplay

[@EDVERSiTY_DECOM]

@@FishFind3000 You probably don't even use one.

[@watchandjewelryloft4713]

Have a 2011 Durango V6. Has a dreaded misfire issue. Shakes at idle. Replaced entire a/c system. Transfer case at 130k miles. Tired of it.

[@FishFind3000]

@@EDVERSiTY_DECOM my best friend has a toyota with there infotainment and its shit.

[@mait128]

How does your channel not have 1M subs yets?

[@mlxoc712]

11:58 Glad to see Toyota's drive train "stragety" is working smoothly!

[@gray25xt]

GEEEEEEEEEEEESSSSEEEEE!!! You've gone a bit soft but I get it. Need to review the boats that people are buying, that's where the reviews are and that's where the money is. But I love the fact that I can still tell you're pissed off to no end that these vehicles exist and you have to review them. I was a bit shocked at your perceived "enjoyment" of this vehicle but you're starting to sympathize with families that buy these vehicles rather than appear unrelatable to them. All that's to say great review, loved the MM cameo and humor. I wish you'd do a proper review of the CX-9 signature though since you're speculating on all these SUVs now. That's the one I feel from your style/preference you'd actually like because it's more of a driver's machine than the others. Maybe one day.

[@humzaaamir482]

Oh dear, that massager must be really good (8:40)

[@HeTianHeng]

What's with the strong vignetting on the hood cam?

[@scottpomygalski6078]

Geez, that music in the beginning made me think I was watching 16 Candles!

[@squidproquo2241]

And then you wrote this remark and stopped watching right because after that there is a review of a very nice mid size SUV for over 17 minutes

[@scottpomygalski6078]

@@squidproquo2241 It must be a generation thing, 16 Candles-is not a bad memory for me. I usually love your videos, there is what I feel is a perfect blend of sarcasm, humor, and honesty. Not to mention very good use of drone footage, But yes this one did not keep my interest.

[@squidproquo2241]

@@scottpomygalski6078 _ It is not my video. For me "16 Candles" is irrelevant. However, the car on the video is relevant, and it is a very good mid size SUV ... That's the whole point of this video :)

[@scottpomygalski6078]

Oh you have to see along with the breakfast club. Classics. Cheers

[@squidproquo2241]

@@scottpomygalski6078 _ You have to check out the Highlander Hybrid review as well. It is an awesome SUV, Cheers!

[@timothycc711]

Sorry for my ignorance but is the Highlander a body on frame? How offroad capable? What is the ground clearance? How is the torque split with the awd system?

[@mct8888]

Toyota still thinks people will think a JBL stereo is cool like it’s 2001.

[@FishFind3000]

mct8888 yep. That’s all they can afford

[@DragonKnightX12]

Toyota just doesn’t want to pay the cost for a decent audio system.

[@brodiwheeler7583]

JBL Car Audio is quite good, have you actually listened to one lately? Way better than BOSE.

[@DragonKnightX12]

@@brodiwheeler7583 I listened to it in the Tacoma and was not impressed.

[@everss02]

It's pretty sad no matter what you buy even if you spend $10,000, basically you're better off throwing it in the garbage and spending two-three k in the aftermarket

[@podatus1098]

I gave this a like just because of the soundtrack for the exterior montage.