all-new Toyota Highlander Hybrid FULL REVIEW - now it’s in Europe!

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[@rodtukker1904]

Good to see that Oil check yellow dipstick. Love the way Toyota keeps the basic maintenance easy even at high end models.

[@autogefuehl]

00:00 Intro 01:27 Exterior 03:13 Engine 04:29 Interior 07:23 Infotainment system 11:05 Back seat and third row 15:46 Trunk 17:16 Driving 30:18 Conclusion

[@joskjj3625]

First the explorer hybrid and now the highlander? Man Europe is starting to get into bigger vehicles

[@dwade3202]

Good luck parking that shiet in the city

[@toyotaprius79]

We're being flogged bigger vehicles. Would be very nice to see a Highlander Prime.

[@Kenjh71]

It's the "Green Deal". Even the biggest SUVs are classed as green cars as long as they are slightly electric.

[@Mastermindthreethousand]

I appreciate you reviewed a Belgian registrated Highlander for this. Greetings from a Belgian fan of Autogefühl. Great setting for the car too. Good job, once again. 👌

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=) best greetings!

[@BD-tp6pr]

Everything is soft touch with those gloves 😁

[@krzysztofcwik5347]

I realy hope Toyota will bring Sienna hybrid to Europe - for big family / taxi - much more space inside, bigger cargo and in my opinion nicer dash:)

[@henningk.4236]

Yeah, want one too but am afraid of importing...

[@elijahpaul]

road size is going to be a problem. european roads are narrow. you cannot park it on the street.

[@meradceu]

@@elijahpaul yes you can.. Honda Odyssey are in europe and are around the same size as the sienna and the odyssey can handle european roads. Ford galaxy and smax are around the same size

[@adrianbalea2396]

3 years later they still don't sell the Sienna in Europe 😢

[@redwhite_040]

@@adrianbalea2396 And no KIA Carnival either

[@andreashackler2220]

For 60,000 euros you don't get a vehicle of the German "premium" vehicles in this size range. I have configured almost all of them and with the same equipment and size, none was less than 90,000 euros. We have been driving Toyota for 25 years and there will be more years to come. It is currently a Highlander Executive Hybrid.

[@dashiellstanford1892]

Exactly. It's true you can get *a* German premium vehicle for 60k euros, but not one like this.

[@DoLus88]

X3/Q5 size suv​@@dashiellstanford1892

[@Markybug-Keira-Cody]

Any dog owners starting to say “ let’s go!” In a Thomas accent when taking them for a walk ? 😎

[@ManCave1972]

😂 I’ve even pulled out the ‘Full HD, full screen and full length’ line at work but nobody gets it 😂 I’ll be honest I’m not even that interested in the cars but watching Thomas do anything is awesome.

[@emilp2710]

Thanks for your great in depth review Tomas. I am looking to buy the 2021 XSE model here in Canada. Highlanders have a great resale value here.

[@Devil_Inside_LV]

What is wrong with that exhaust pipe? Does the rear suspension has that huge of a travel that it needs to be routed around it?

[@jsponson]

I was thinking that too. Seems like piss poor engineering (even if it actually isn’t).

[@zennoodle]

I clicked on so many Highlander videos. Finally I found one that explains a lot. Love the video and will continue my research. Converting between meters and feet is easy. Wish the U.S. would convert to the metric system!

[@tamascsirik9509]

Thx I was waiting for this (European version test, I think you are first)!

[@liesbethsalden2494]

Welcome in Belgium 😅 always nice detailled reviews from you.

[@ClaireYunFarronXIII]

In my opinion, a very beautiful video. 😍 I am loving all the snow and cold. All cold, wet and slippery outside. My type of weather. Great review. 👍

[@tomaszbogacki2159]

Hi Thomas. It you consider this Highlander @60kEur and similary equipped diesel GLE @90kEur what would be your choose? Mostly traveling in the suburbs and from time to time around the Europe when it will be like old times traveling not Covid restricted. Brgds Tomasz

[@TXL-BER]

Thanks for the thorough review. I would have liked to have heard your comparison of the hybrid’s eAWD vs. the mechanical AWD.

[@SirGregory]

They are very different. The hybrid has an electric motor driving the rear wheels. Here's a link to an off-road review: kzbin.info/www/bejne/kHuWgaB_lJ2qotU

[@sanderd17]

You went to Belgium for the review? Welcome!

[@StefDierckx]

YUP :p

[@GBIGBIGBI]

Great review. What I don't like about the car for such a high price: *lack of digital cockpit (analog displays are way out-dated) *central display looks very cheap and the menu system looks very old and bad - totally agree with Tomas' evaluation

[@dashiellstanford1892]

Both of these issues will be fixed for the 2023 model year. But good luck getting one. I requested to order, and they said first deliveries will be in January, 2024 🥵

[@zmirc]

I appreciate your review a lot. Many thanks.

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Thanks 🙏 please recommend us 😎

[@earlcarter3951]

Some of the best reviews of vehicles

[@younesten5106]

I need this car in my life 😍👍👍👍

[@bestworst3099]

"The GPS software is somewhat bollocks". Now that's what I call decisive opinion!! Love the review - caught between the Highlander, new Santa Fe and new Sorento. What a difficult choice!

[@bedrock111]

Same here but after highlander arrived to Europe there is easy decision. At this price there is no better car at market. Highlander is level higher then Korean cars. Bigger size, toyota hybrid system and relibility. Easy choice 😊

[@SirGregory]

And don't forget the Hyundai Palisade. The 2.2 litre turbo diesel is great.

[@marvinwalter3713]

@@bedrock111 I now drive a Tesla Model X from 2018. I'm thinking 🤔 about buying a Toyota Highlander, Tesla Model Y or Kia Sorento... Did you already make a choice? I'm still struggling to make a decision between the 7 seater SUV's. I have 3 children.

[@MrRaitzi]

​@@marvinwalter3713Toyota is trouble free option. Retains value better than competition.

[@GreatGatling]

Wow! This is looking so cool. Looks like it landed from Andromeda - couldn’t believe my eyes.

[@dasautogt]

Thorough review, thanks Thomas.

[@roymartinhasudungan2287]

Is this model available in germany?

[@viktorkatona7521]

Great review. Detailed and well thought over. Looking at US forums the only real problem that keeps coming up re. the 2020 edition is that the side mirrors cause some rather irritating whistling noise over 100-110 km/h (i.e. c. 70mph). Thomas did not mention it, so I guess Toyota has either already fixed this issue or Thomas did not spot it....

[@tw88888888]

It seems to happen rarely on a model by model basis. I have the US version and there is no whistling noise at any speed.

[@thomasfjeldsted6497]

@Thomas you need to test the Kia Sorento phev. 😀 Pless put focus on The family aspect, and how 3 children can fit on the rear seats.

[@n4rek840]

I enjoy every evening with your videos , Thomas you are the best , great work also from your team

[@aye3678]

Great review as per usual!

[@makob3279]

Hi Thomas many thanks for a quite a comprhensive review. The only part that I was missing is an impression from faster ride. Did you have a chance to drive it at a highway speeds? I am considering highlander as a change from Q5 for its size and equipment, however I am a bit concerned about this "CVT thing" which many people claim to be a bit sluggish when you want to accelerate and drive faster... What is your opinion?

[@JarekKrawczyk]

It is actually not a CVT. The eCVT is a completely different type of transmission.

[@Miki-sc2nw]

If you don't like to drive V class, and have big family + windsurf board seems excelent car! Much more space in the back than X5 or GLE.

[@viktortraykov1485]

Thomas, I would take the Highlander over the Passat Alltrack. You should compare it to a non-premium German wagon.This is an opinion of a Passat B8 owner. My view is that the Toyota is a better car fo the same price.

[@Shadowcu123]

Comes standard with legendary Toyota reliability!! 🙂

[@svein-haraldribland8559]

No, a lot more electronics and stuff that can fail than the older ones.

[@Shadowcu123]

@@svein-haraldribland8559 uhm No, that would be the bmw and Mercedes with their ridiculous amounts of electronics and air suspensions bound to fail

[@ryadhasanahmed5443]

@@svein-haraldribland8559 Denso electronics used in Toyotas have proven to be bulletproof for reliability, same can't be said for European electronics

[@rhm9343]

Is this a radio show or why is he describing what camera can see and show?

[@Amukuaxi]

great review !

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🙏🙏

[@blackcyborg009]

The 12.3 inch screen does not seem to be available in Right Hand Drive versions of this vehicle

[@dashiellstanford1892]

That's correct. Keep you eye on updates for the 2023 model year. But don't hold your breath.

[@blackcyborg009]

@@dashiellstanford1892 I just heard that Toyota USA will be releasing the 12.3 inch screen for Right Hand Drive markets real soon (with Australia being the first RHD market starting Q1 2023). This will coincide with the removal of the 3.5 liter natural-aspiration V6 and will be replaced by a turbo four cylinder engine.

[@dashiellstanford1892]

@@blackcyborg009 good to know! I had a suspicion, but wasn't sure. It makes sense (finally).

[@Grant0610]

14:04 Thomas, for once, is not good with numbers! :-) What do you think, Thomas? Highlander vs XC90, what is your preference? I would need occasional adult use on the 3rd row!

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Great job, Tomas! You rock, as always :)

[@CB-RADIO-UK]

I think Lexus need to update with this hydrid system. Great review.

[@Cjideicnei]

Here in the USA, Japanese automobiles especially Toyota still holds its price for a long time, even if the cars are decade old...the 10 years old cars still cost you a lot for instance! German and US cars depreciate pretty fast apparently...

[@davidandrews8007]

Yes and you can ways sell to much used car dealerships.

[@muhammadfaridsuryautama319]

Note : That alloy wheel is similiar to the 2021 Highlander XSE. Plus that 12.3 inch screen almost like Lexus, though it is doesn't full screen and not have touchpad.

[@kavindugilshan]

I really like to come these reliable and dependable vehicles to germany . ❤️❤️ German cars are not good as before anymore 🙁

[@zorik4]

VW Multivan or Sharan still much more practical cars for the big family

[@astarodub]

No kidding.. I live in the USA and am moving from 2012 BMW X5 50i to a 2021 hybrid Highlander platinum this weekend. I love my x5 when it is driving but boy did it spend some time in the shop costing me $$$$$.

[@Noypi54494]

@@astarodub Just traded in my wife's 2013 HH Limited awd for a 2021 HH Plat awd and my 2012 Lexus GX460 with more than 200k miles still drives like new

[@astarodub]

@@Noypi54494 wow, I’m impressed about your gx460, toyota builds quality cars. I’m enjoying my new Toyota HH.. i miss the sharpness and the power of x5 but Highlander is still impressive considering that it’s a 7 seater hybrid. I’ll get used to it)

[@Noypi54494]

@@astarodub Good choice in the Highlander. Toyotas have great resale value due to their reliability IME from selling a 2002 Sequoia Limited with 125K miles I got $15k and a 2013 HH Limited with 150k miles I got $11k. Honestly I could have driven both much much longer. My 97 4runner has 225k miles and still can sprint past 100mph and keep up with the current crop of cross overs for sure. And believe it or not my 2018 LX570 rarely gets used maybe just 3k miles or less a year. My plan is when I retire to have a paid off Toyota/Lexus in the stable and lease some funner European and American sports cars

[@YakAlien]

another great review !

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[@andrzej4469]

Is this parking near to Festung Königstein? Was there in summer but in winter time must be even more spectacular :) Nice test (like always :) Greetings from Festung Breslau :)

[@zampie001]

Thanks a lot for this video. Which one you prefer between this highander and the new Sorento hybrid plugin ?

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highly appreciated, keep joining us!

[@autogefuehl]

havent tested the Sorento yet. But all new Hyundai Tucson will be on our channel next week!

[@kallesoderlund3177]

Is it trunkspace 115 cm or 150cm as a 5 seat conifg? Didn’t hear so good?

[@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)

[@robertbruce2182]

16:47 Thomas, there is a lever in the boot to fold the seats

[@tw88888888]

no

[@robertbruce2182]

@@tw88888888 ?

[@lenkak8206]

Why are these cars almost half price in the USA? really dont understand, they could sell much more if they offer competitive rates here

[@gabrieliusmistautas8788]

Toyota really should have sold the Sienna in Europe instead. In Lithuania the Sienna is quite a popular car as a one that is imported from the US.

[@cbrooen]

The rav 4 is ugly, but this looks so good. I will get it when it comes

[@petergazarek9466]

Toyota Highlander its perfect bigger Hybrid SUV 👍

[@KC-bv9kf]

Does Toyota even have a design division or it’s part of the marketing department’s soccer (football for Euro) moms focus group?

[@dieterfontaine78]

Nice car. But a bit overpriced. Should be 10-15k cheaper. The premium brands deliver a more up class interior. But the Toyota delivers a more reliable product.

[@AlexGonoff]

Toyota seems overpriced at first, but is it really? In Russia we have 2 trims only for Highlander, with 3.5 V6 (starting at 51.5k USD and up to 60k). No hybrid is offered here. But there is not much choice if you want full size SUV with third row: Kia Sorento or Hyundai Santa Fe are better priced (29k to 43k), but smaller. Or Mohave from 45k to 51k. Not much of a choice here, and Toyota is far cheaper than German alternatives. So I would say Toyota is competitively priced.

[@user-uq7io2os3r]

@@AlexGonoff What about Pajero Sport? Does it still available on Russian market or does MMC takes plug out from this market as on all European countries as well? Do you have Lexus RX as they both look similar in size?

[@AlexGonoff]

@@user-uq7io2os3r we do have both MPS and Lexus RX here. Pajero Sport is not really a competitor for Highlander, more for Toyota Fortuner (both are build on small pickup truck chassis). We have both RX and RX L here (the latter is 7-seater), RX L is priced from 64k to 79k USD. RX L comes only with 3.5 V6, regular RX can be hybrid or 2 litre turbo.

[@user-uq7io2os3r]

@@AlexGonoff I know so MPS is really l200 in different body panels/UTE truck 😉👍 but size wise looks similar to Highlander or RX..and yes I know so RX Long have 1 of smallest cargo/3rd row space in class🙁

[@charlesdr1981]

@@AlexGonoff You have Hyundai Palisade i think, and new Genesis GV80 in Russia?

[@wxdTSU2brt]

Great car and great review. Thanks.

[@robertduklus6555]

styling inside and out is a matter of taste, i could live with both. My problem is the seat cushion. The driver seat bottom is to short and there is no extender. I might still get it since the fuyou canel economy combined with reliability is unbeatable. Living in Canada the high speed motoring is not that important for me as the speed limits are ridiculous If you get caught at 150 kmh could have your car impounded and lose you license for a week and thats to start. Thats Ontario police state 4 u. Normal highway speed are around 120-140 with official limit at 100.

[@Kalvarija]

Do you have Zenith Pilot watch? 😉👍

[@perullgren2424]

it is crazy we don't get the 6 cal? in Europe

[@joshbacon8241]

Why don’t Euro-spec Highlanders get the 12.3 inch infotainment screen that the US-spec ones get, and instead we have to make do with only an 8 inch screen?

[@dashiellstanford1892]

In the UK, only the smaller screen in available. In mainland Europe, top trims get the same 12.3-inch display as in the US.

[@joshbacon8241]

@@dashiellstanford1892 I heard it was because the bigger screen wasn't RHD-compatible, but I have also heard that the new updated Highlander for 2023 will be getting the bigger screen on UK cars. If that's the case, why couldn't Toyota make the bigger screen RHD-compatible initially?

[@dashiellstanford1892]

@@joshbacon8241 the 2023 models have a completely new display and software. Even though the display is the same size, everything about it is totally overhauled (functionality, graphics, pixel density, speed, etc). I suspect this new software was built from the ground up to be RHD compatible, while Toyota's old Entune system (which powered the last 12.3-inch display) was not.

[@Shabbe02]

@@dashiellstanford1892why did they stop selling highlander in europe?

[@joemclaughlin995]

Sadly no diesel version available ! Not a big fan of hybrids from personal experience .Gasoline engines not best suited to these types of vehicles .

[@jsiszero]

I learn a lot of German by watching Autogefühl

[@thomaslieven8447]

Odd, since they do these reviews in english 😉

[@jereslavica2618]

Sorry,How much this one with this colors?

[@alexflo5030]

I can see Thomas set the seat heating at max power 😂

[@autogefuehl]

😅

[@alexm.8588]

Perfect for my Great Dane, contacted my car seller already.

[@robertdatario85]

You get the great reliability of Toyota and Honda cars. They are not over engineered unlike German cars. I can attest to that because I'm a mechanic. Japanese cars will take you 3 steps to do something, but Germans technology will take you 15 steps to complete the same task.

[@mentuhotepii2641]

I wish all Toyota SUVs could do a better job hiding the exhaust pipe, it looks really untidy!

[@TheHeralal]

Is side mirror power folding?

[@tw88888888]

no

[@toyotaprius79]

Is this considered a compact in the states?

[@kristians2704]

Midsized

[@joskjj3625]

Nope this is our supermini The compact is a Chevy Tahoe or the short wheelbase Ford Expedition jk

[@dragospahontu]

@@joskjj3625 ffs😂

[@kristians2704]

@@joskjj3625 rav4 is compact

[@joskjj3625]

@@kristians2704 I was being sarcastic

[@HeartheLionsRoar]

If they only had the exterior design of the telluride! Perfecto

[@JP-hb4mv]

You should do collab with @StraightPipes thomas

[@jsponson]

I think Throttle House might be a better fit. Those guys have more technical understanding of the vehicles, and they have a Thomas too. :-) @thethrottlehouse

[@JP-hb4mv]

@@jsponson ha true, thanks

[@Shabbe02]

Why did Toyota stop selling the highlander in europe?

[@autogefuehl]

not enough sales...

[@VeyroCars]

They didn't it still sells

[@chlivesincanada]

Paddle shifter???

[@szabolcsh2901]

I don't like the car mainly because of the interior, but it was worth to check the review for the Querox song. I'll test JBL system with this music in my new RAV4 plugin hybrid when it finally arrives :-)

[@fartman10284]

The JBL audio got the camera shaking

[@yes8032]

The highlander finally made it into Europe I bet it would sell good I just wish they also sold the previous generation here

[@viktorkatona7521]

I agree the 2019 version looked much better. Especially, the front

[@MrDesperado32]

nike shields for the german wether..nice choice thomas....uhhh and the car is just cool

[@Cheddarpop]

Review the facelifted 2021 Land Cruiser 7 seater next since they're basically the same price lol.

[@bedrock111]

Same price? Highlander in the highest configuration cost €56k where land rover just starts with very poor equipment.

[@Cheddarpop]

@@bedrock111 I don't know my countrys Highlander price yet, but Thomas said it's up to €65k, in Germany I assume, so probably the same in Sweden. I could get a Land Cruiser for that price, and it's on another level compared to a streched Rav4. Heated and ventilated leather seats etc. in "base" configuration. I see you wrote land rover but answering anyway in case it's a typo.

[@bedrock111]

@@Cheddarpop sorry my fault. Ive seen land rover :)) in our country (Slovakia) os €56 k. Land crusier 64k in top configuration. Land crusier is legend but in diesel and i prefer hybrid technology. That only gives me a sense ehen buy Toyota. All the best

[@PieterSchreurs]

@@bedrock111 in the netherlands a land-cruiser starts (3 door version) from 99000 euro's, a full option highlander is 76000 euro. A land-cruiser with the same trim is like 130000-140000 euro.

[@bedrock111]

@@PieterSchreurs omg cant understand why is so big differences in the europe with identic cars. Thats 20k euros difference. You can buy another compact car for the difference.

[@aus_life]

Too big for Berlin Strasse?

[@andrzej4469]

too big for most of european cites :P

[@ManCave1972]

Another great review from Thomas. It’s a nice car but way too expensive, as Toyotas have become lately. I’d rather get a Volvo or Audi at this price level

[@tw88888888]

For us in the US, the Audi Q7 with similar equipment is $25000 more, and for the Volvo XC90 about $20000 more. You get more luxury for the price with the Audi and Volvo.

[@lesvalernipi9871]

I live in Belgium. My preference is the XC90 but it’s so expensive that this might be a good alternative. It’s not as luxurious but I’m sure quality is great as will be resale value.

[@davidandrews8007]

I guess in smaller cities Toyota may be the only alternative. Volvo and Audi is not a option.

[@Richard1976]

Yup, great looking car

[@CristianP]

Toyota Land Cruiser 150 / Prado all the way !!! 🏆🏆🏆

[@AlexGonoff]

It is less comfortable and more expensive. If you don't need to offroad, Highlander is much better on the road and for long journeys. Much more comfortable.

[@Noypi54494]

Just bough a 2021 Highlander Hybrid Platinum awd for the wife and she prefers to drive my 2012 Lexus GX460. Good thing I also have a 2018 LX570

[@djdox2425]

WOW 👏👏👏

[@dragospahontu]

But where will I park it? Skoda Kodiaq is big inside and small outside good for us Europeans. This is sooooo bigg, and fuel is expensive, our roads are too small, clearly not made for us Europeans.

[@mikojarvinen6273]

Not all of Europa has small roads. Stop generalizing. It’s really not that large, plenty of European SUVs are bigger. I’m sure Highlander will find plenty of buyers. He said that the consumption was only 6.5l per 100km in their test. That’s very low, especially in that size class.

[@aka7kak8]

X6 IS similar size, Noone says it isn't for europe?!

[@leoncampa]

Is it available in Switzerland?

[@newbeginnings8566]

Let's be honest the hybrid and CVT transmission is to get the tested CO2 values down enough so that Europeans are not over-taxed with those daft CO2 taxes... I always think Toyota (in fact all Japanese vehicles) miss out on design and technology... The interiors are always dated in looks and their GPS, infotainment systems are really very poorly thought out...

[@leem5894]

Disappointing expensive for Europe, as most cars are now. How can it be almost half the price in the US? Also I think a Volvo XC90 is a much better buy for similar money.

[@ryadhasanahmed5443]

Tarrifs as this is built in the Indiana plant in the U.S.

[@perullgren2424]

US allways get the best versions. They ca pay for it

[@alexvno]

Waiting for new Lexus RX

[@daggysbg]

Dachte es war ein Subaru😂

[@viktorkatona7521]

because it looks like one....

[@MartinHannett_]

Thomas gets in the gloss black interior of the Taycan and says nothing. In this he says it’s cheap. A little biased towards the German cars 😛

[@aser2921]

Российскую Lada Vesta протестируйте. Важно послушать ваше мнение.

[@JP-hb4mv]

Mehr deutsch sprachen bitte! Klingt gut aus.

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[@jeremjerem]

Great review, as usual 😉 Toyota cars become more appealing than Lexus...strange...

[@toyotaprius79]

And all without the premium of _prestige_ .

[@jeremjerem]

@@toyotaprius79 and Lexus Price tag...😁 Well...the Highlander isn't cheap...😅

[@dragospahontu]

@@jeremjerem Toyota is actually better than Lexus

[@autogefuehl]

cheers!

[@dragospahontu]

@@jeremjerem Toyota is better value for money

[@thomasfjeldsted6497]

Kia Sorento vs Toyota Highlander?

[@bedrock111]

Seems like that but with clear winner. Sorento is not so far like highlander is. 1,6 hybrid vs 2,5 hybrid......

[@sic22l]

@@bedrock111 1.6 hybrid actually drives really nice, Kia also has much better interior. And it's cheaper.

[@bedrock111]

@@sic22l 56k executive toyota vs 50k platinum kia. Sorry but i will be happy to pay 6k more to get bigger size car, better hybrid, bigger engine but still same mpg, and new highlander is lexus quality interior. Please we shouldnt compare it with kia. Toyota is level higher.

[@aka7kak8]

@@bedrock111 but its kia, not all buyers yet trust in kia, plus turbo engine and automatic gearbox with actual gears in kia , not for everyone whos looking into butter smooth driving similar to EVs

[@640A]

Is this channel going completely Electric/Hybrid...

[@ClaireYunFarronXIII]

Since that is where the automotive industry is going through, maybe yes.

[@emgee9775]

I love leather seats - people love to eat beef so it’s a sensible use of available resources which would otherwise go in the bin. It smells great too and has more give. It’s also so much better than the painfully dull softex leatherette which doesn’t breathe and makes your bum sweaty! No character. Ethically sensible I say! Shame it costs a lot to spec it. Long live leather.

[@autogefuehl]

Thank you very much for your interest in this topic. Please tune in to what the animal leather industry tried to do here with our channel: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pIHCdKmCocZ5oqs In general, depending on the animal skin grade, the animals are specifically raised for this matter. However even if meat would be the reason no.1 in other cases, the hide remains one of the most profitable body parts. That means: If manufacturers put animal leather in a car and you accept it as a customer, you give your money to an industry that earns money by oppressing humans, animals and destroys the environment, you make them more profitable. Also, if you turn the argument around "meat is the waste of the leather industry" you realize how biased the argument is. After all, would you care for which exact body part you would be murdered? Or imagine someone robs you on the street and beats you to death - would it matter to you if it was for your Smartphone or for your purse? The animal agriculture industry occupies 2/3 of all farm land on this planet which cannot be used for direct human nutrition then. That is extremely inefficient. The no.1 cause for deforestation is the animal industry. It is also one of the biggest contributor to climate change. The amount of land, resources, energy and water being used is beyond imagination. If you are interested in how the animals are being treated and transported in the global leather industry, watch this footage: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qpzNdHSjppaSbqc Note that the footage is genuine and was recorded by a highly decorated investigative journalist in Germany I know myself personally. For the alternative, you can either use artificial fabrics which can be made from recyclables (we have already shown a lot of vehicles that use great fabric seats from PET-bottles etc.) or more and more also from plant-based materials (like Pinatex). And even if you would create a seat completely with petroleum without a recycling share, the amount of oil being used for that is nothing in comparing just to once fueling up your car. In practical reasons, fabric or microfibre seats are just more useful. You do not sweat in summer and it is not cold in winter. And if you want the slick look or something to wipe clean easier, that is possible with animal free leatherette. And there are also new leatherette materials available which are superior in every aspect: kzbin.info/www/bejne/q2qXiouAbJeIiqM Using animal skin on seats is a major issue of animal rights, human rights - and after all it is just common sense what is better both for the environment and just more practical and more luxurious for the customer. We cannot change what we have bought in the past (that also counts for ourselves of course!), but with more information and compassion we can change how we decide in the future.

[@dashiellstanford1892]

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[@Evoque786]

He forgot to mention that it’s more reliable than all the German brands , with lower running costs.

[@kristians2704]

most people that buy/lease new cars don’t keep them for more than 3-6 years so long term reliability isn’t that important

[@Evoque786]

@@kristians2704 : depends : if you live in Australia, Middle East, Scandinavia, certain parts on NA, SA, Africa .. if you break down in desert 🏜 your dead , if you break down in cold climate .. your dead .. reliability is important when your life depends on it !! If you wanna go to desert take a Bmw but if you want to come back take a Toyota. Of course if you are only doing school run or showing off then yes .. German cars better.

[@aka7kak8]

@@kristians2704 trust me noone enjoys unplanned service visits or even using evacuation service during warranty.

[@user28sdfg8]

Hi Thomas

[@autogefuehl]

hey =)