2023 Toyota Highlander XLE TURBO - A LOT has changed!

[@Toyotajeff]

Would you drive a turbo Highlander? What do you think of the multimedia upgrades for '23? Thanks for watching! Jeff

[@toronado455]

I might, but only as a stopgap until I could procure a Hybrid.

[@thatkidjoly]

I'll keep my V6

[@zemo2332]

V6 will last 400K miles. Turbo 2.4 will last 120K miles and then you need a new turbo that costs 4000 dollars.

[@twintippedweez]

I drove a 22 and a 23. No brainer I got the 2022. The V6 not only feels much better but will likely last a lot longer. Toyota made the change because they had to, not because they wanted to. Who wants to be a first-gen adopter of anything?

[@ileanapalamara4333]

Just bought mine ! Love it !

[@blairhenderson8258]

I have the 2023 XLE and I love it. Including the turbo! it rides so smoothly and yet it seems so light. Me personally, i love the turbo and the extra noise because it sounds like a powerful vehicle and rides as smooth as a feather. I made a good purchase, i am always winning with a Toyota as they dont disappoint. 10,000 miles per oil change is amazing!! Love your reviews Jeff!

[@RamandChevyOwner]

You shouldn’t go the full 10k miles though for the oil change.Its not good for it.Do 8k miles at most.

[@paulstein9258]

Every 5,000 miles. Please read my comment. Car Care nut explains you need to change the oil every 5,000 miles. Also, let it warm up when cold. Also, let it cool down before shutting it off or the oil in the turbo will boil. That said, I just traded my hybrid Venza in on a 2024 Highlander Limited Turbo. Watched the Car Care Nut videos. One video was on the start stop technology. No gas savings leaving it on. I’m going to shut it off every time I start the car.

[@RamandChevyOwner]

@@paulstein9258 and put wear on the starter

[@timyoung1847]

I had a 2019 v6 and now own a 2023 XLE 4 cyl turbo. There is NO change in fuel mileage at all. All I’ve gained with the turbo is increased engine noise

[@jakekorus8749]

Love the video Jeff, wife and I just got ourselves a '23 Highlander....went in thinking we wanted a 4runnre but the Highlander won us over bigtime!

[@blairhenderson8258]

I went in for a Venza and it was small for my needs and next on my list of many optional toyota suvs was in fact the 4runner for which i have loved for years!! the 23 highlander was the take home and i love!! XLE trim.

[@toronado455]

You may want to tell people how low in the RPM band the torque peak is on this. It's much more useful than the V6.

[@ShamuAquatics]

Lots of companies downsizing from V6’s to turbocharged 4 bangers, or from V8’s to twin turbo V6’s for “better fuel economy” but the reality is, you’ll only get like 1mpg better gas mileage

[@arhamkhakwani5851]

That's true ngl. But the intention of this turbo was meant for emissions as they say. If the EPA or government regulations hadn't existed, I can garuntee the V6 would still be there a V8 if they went crazy with it.

[@toronado455]

@@arhamkhakwani5851 Yes. The fuel economy numbers only improve slightly on this, but the greenhouse gas and smog ratings improve more. But... I suspect it's cheaper for OEMs to build smaller engines, and lighter engines improve handling and weight bias.

[@Sacapuntas69]

@@toronado455 That argument holds no merit in my opinion. There is a v-6 in the Tundra and Sequoia. So whats the difference if they put a v-6 in Highlander???????

[@davevolz6138]

Emissions Profit Advantage EPA

[@toronado455]

@@Sacapuntas69 The 4 banger is a downsize from the V6 in the Highlander, just as the V6 in the new Tundra and Sequoia is a downsize from the previous V8 in those vehicles. All are downsizing to smaller more efficient engines.

[@Larant88]

I'm glad I got the 2022 XLE with the V6. My next vehicle will be a Honda Pilot. I do not want a 4 cylinders with turbo.

[@DavidWX877]

No turbo for me, they will never last as long if you keep your cars for many years.

[@bcwarrior59]

Got my wife one for 1500 under sticker in this market in her pearl white. Deals are out there to be had people!

[@rightlanehog3151]

Jeff, We certainly know who is at the top of the list when the Grease remake is cast 😁

[@90cents49]

I would go for 2023 Pilot👍👍

[@toronado455]

It hasn't been sold, so you can't test drive it, but after it's sold you're free to flog it? 😂

[@Irishmanbikes]

Thanks Jeff for another excellent review. I still want the XSE RAV4 hybrid with Navigation, etc. but I am going to wait a few years as I have to save for the car. Happy Thanksgiving to you, your wife, Holly, and your kids.

[@ftysso3656]

Do not buy the RAV 4. This car is miserable

[@vadimcastro332]

@@ftysso3656 how come? im trying to decide between rav4 and highlander hybrids so perhaps you could sway me.

[@ftysso3656]

@@vadimcastro332 man please highlander is the best and get it. Hybrid highlander is so good and highlander LE AWD is very good as well. RAV I do not recommend

[@mikesbeardeds6462]

And the turbo version is definitely louder than the older V6 ones. First thing we noticed when going from a 2021 to the new 2023. We still like the new one, but it is louder and sounds more like a 1992 honda civic.

[@stacyslaytor-free2802]

Ordered our 2023 Highlander Platinum, (turbo 4) supposed to be coming in January. Excited!

[@billt223]

Why is a Turbo good news? Reliability issues and does it require premium gas? We'll keep our 2002 Highlander V-6 with 133,000 miles.

[@arhamkhakwani5851]

No premium required in any Toyota vehicle. Reliability wise, we have to see how well this new turbo holds. It's only been about a year or 2 since it's inception.

[@robertskelton3779]

@@arhamkhakwani5851 And, it's been used in the Lexus in that time, and it will be used in the upcoming RX350, which is a big seller for Lexus, so I think everyone's concerns about the turbo engine are overblown. If any issues pop up, I'm sure it will happen during the warranty period and will be addressed just like the issues with the turbo on Toyota trucks.

[@jxn0010]

How much better gas mileage is it compared to the 3.5 L V6

[@thatkidjoly]

Exactly the same. Maybe even worse depending on your driving habits

[@jsac3939]

Have the resolution of the back up cameras improved for the 2023 model?

[@mikesbeardeds6462]

Unfortunately not. My wife just bought this exact 2023 model and she thinks it is worse than her 2021.

[@jsac3939]

@@mikesbeardeds6462 gotcha. I watched a video of a 2023 Limited trim with the added 360 camera option. It looks like that one had a higher resolution. Could you verify if the limited and platinum have the higher quality cameras?

[@mikesbeardeds6462]

@@jsac3939 I can’t say on those. All we ever get is the XLE model.

[@robertskelton3779]

@@jsac3939 I have the Platinum, and the resolution is way better than my 2021 Lexus RX350 and much better than my 2019 Highlander had. It's as good as the 2021 Cadillac XT5 that I owned, which was HD.

[@rightlanehog3151]

Jeff, At this time of year, we may be in the wrong hemisphere for videography. I wonder if there is a Toyota dealership in Paraguay with a sense of adventure and full inventory 🤔

[@frankbiz]

I'm not to sure on engine life compared to the V6. My 08 Highlander with 230k miles runs perfect. Would this engine be as good??? Time will tell.

[@thevirg77]

So excited to get mine in December 🎉

[@oswaldtamayo-vr6rd]

Your funny and dope good shit

[@jsfbay1]

Why didn't this get TSS 3.0? Or is TSS 2.5+ almost the same? I'm guessing that new/completely redesigned Toyota's get 3.0 whereas refreshed vehicles get 2.5+?

[@user_foxbat25]

I don’t want turbo. I want v6

[@rouhullahrakeen9690]

Please talk about third row as well

[@mjoneill3577]

The connectivity from multimedia to phone is terrible! 😢 Some days I really want to take it back and get my old CRV back. They keep saying "waiting for software upgrade" 😠

[@SirRommy]

Is the new turbo 4 noisier on the freeway than the old V6? My wife's RAV4 engine is noticeably noisier than my V6 Highlander.

[@CrackedWalnut88]

I love the way you dance!!!

[@markhochheiser8938]

Drove it. Sounds like a lawnmower under the hood. SAD 😔. Telluride has now the blue ribbon 🎀.

[@kayleneflores5081]

I wanted a Telluride but it had $12k over MSRP 😮😮

[@markhochheiser8938]

@Kaylene Flores have patience. Now the Mazda 90 debut and the Grand Highlander debut. More competition. The Telluride will fall under MSRP by the fall.

[@marcelmetcalfe6900]

Is it true that the hood is aluminum made?

[@SG-js2qn]

I think the Highlander is probably the best model overall that Toyota makes. But I wish it had better mileage. Maybe next year (2024) they'll upgrade the batteries to the newest technology, and mileage will get a little better.

[@jsfbay1]

Does the full digital instrument panel allow for a full moving map? Or is there a head-up display? Or both?

[@johnnylongfeather3086]

No one knows

[@Kayanlay8803]

Does Highlander xle has front and back sensors?

[@ftysso3656]

Is it better to get the new Honda CRV AWD ??? I mean the new design looks really good and you still have a new powerful car. Fuel economy as it is only 1.5 L and better pricing

[@Ron90ald]

I might be getting it

[@millerlite502]

These are the new specs for the 2024 Tacoma and 4Runner🤓!

[@antoninoscaffidi2060]

But how’s the suspension on these new Highlander, I have the 2016 Highlander xle and suspension it’s one thing that I hated, these SUV are only good WHEN ARE FULLY LOADED, but when is only for the everyday driver, suspension it’s not that great, don’t know about the 2023 yet, but will find out. To me suspension is very important, if the ride is not comfortable do not care about all of the interior luxury.

[@V3VoVo]

No thanks. I like the V6

[@JMinTexas]

I think Toyota should dump the Highlander L trim, and price the LE at or below the current L.

[@toronado455]

I think Bull Horns is appropriate. 😊

[@jeffrobinson1004]

Natalie likes the video

[@tedkite4684]

Ewww …give me a v6

[@ToyotaTacoma1952]

I don't like turbo' engines at all. I don't think the engine will as long and you will have more problems over the life of the vehicle. That's why I recently went out and brought a new 2022 Highlander XLE with the 3.5 V6 which has a proven long life and more reliable. I want be buying any turbo's until I have too. Toyota you have made a big mistake going to turbo in the Highlander and the Tundra.

[@cerwilliamyatesjr71]

$700 for 2 oil changes and 4 tire rotations? Where do I sign lol?

[@johnnylongfeather3086]

Jeff, what about the Toyota Corolla being seen dumping bags of ballots into a downtown Philly vote box?

[@okiefromappalachia3548]

That's pretty messed up #StopTheSteal

[@naveenthemachine]

Well there’s enough change to make the pilot telluride palisade more of a no brainer over the highlander The highlander way too compromises for what it is

[@user-tb7rn1il3q]

The Highlander is superior to both.

[@naveenthemachine]

@@user-tb7rn1il3q how? 😂 The highlander is not as attractive as either the two. The interior space is nowhere near as competitive. Cargo space is very small. Build quality falls behind the two. Technology falls behind. Handling falls behind. And it can get expensive while being small inside The hybrids nice I admit but considering it still has the same compromises only more expensive it’s not worth it

[@robertskelton3779]

@@naveenthemachine Not sure about the build issue for the Kia and Palisade. They started out high on Consumer Reports, but I noticed that reliability dropped as those builds get more time on the road and flaws are exposed. They have nice interiors and great warranties, but they might need those warranties in the long run.

[@RyDawg084]

Seven to ten days baby!! LMAO 🤣

[@toronado455]

😂 only person in the world who could get that excited about a Costco glasses repair.

[@garynapoli3042]

No more V6

[@dressedtochill]

New 2023 Honda Pilot trailsport looks like the one to get, Where’s that review!??

[@user-tb7rn1il3q]

The Honda is a V6 overhead cam crasher. When the timing belt breaks you will be relieved of at least $10k. The V6 is difficult to work on and lacks power down low where you need it.

[@naveenthemachine]

@@user-tb7rn1il3q Honda makes reliable engines you know Yeah try again

[@imranabbasi7871]

Toyota highlander turbo

[@aldoivan2096]

If you have a more than 5 in your family do yourself a favor a get a sienna

[@user_foxbat25]

Give me v6

[@garynapoli3042]

Turbo🤔

[@V3VoVo]

F turbo. It won’t last.