2024 Toyota Highlander Platinum -- Still a GREAT Choice Over Grand Highlander??

[@CarConfections]

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[@PeopleHealthTru]

The entertainment screen is incredibly ugly and stupid with a square Edge on one side. Will not buy the vehicle for that reason only

[@mrpmj00]

Yep, my 2024 Cadillac XT4 (0-60 in 7 sec) is quicker than my 2014 Toyota Highlander (0-60 in 7.6 sec) that I traded in. XT4 also handles better too. I upgraded from a 2014 Toyota Highlander to a 2024 Cadillac XT4 this past weekend (the 2024 highlander drove the same and is pretty much the same chasis and interior so it's boring). The Cadillac XT4 has no turbo lag that I can feel. Every other car that I test drove had turbo lag, whether short or long...Mercedes GLC300 (least turbo lag), BMW X3 (a little more turbo lag), Porsche Macan S (even more turbo lag), Honda (way too much turbo lag). The Cadillac has these features that KZbinrs miss: - lighted logo behind the dashboard - pulsating safety seat (most cars only beep) - left behind child in the rear seat alert - capless fuel tank (like my 2017 Corvette C7 ) - umbrella storage in the doors (like Rolls Royce) - active noise cancellation (like my 2017 Corvette C7 with Bose) - power passenger seat with lumbar - free 5G hotspot - stop/start feature is the smoothest I’ve ever experienced that I don't even notice it. My other car is a 2017 Corvette Stingray in stickshift.

[@JTKels]

I purchased a 2023 platinum Highlander the four-cylinder turbo engine is extremely fast and reliable. It has extreme amenities on the platinum edition, and Toyota is known for reliability. I traded a Lexus for this platinum edition, and so happy that I did highly recommended.!!! there is no turbo lag and the third seat is great when you need it it is doable

[@mrpmj00]

Yep, my 2024 Cadillac XT4 (0-60 in 7 sec) is quicker than my 2014 Toyota Highlander (0-60 in 7.6 sec) that I traded in. XT4 also handles better too. I upgraded from a 2014 Toyota Highlander to a 2024 Cadillac XT4 this past weekend (the 2024 highlander drove the same and is pretty much the same chasis and interior so it's boring). The Cadillac XT4 has no turbo lag that I can feel. Every other car that I test drove had turbo lag, whether short or long...Mercedes GLC300 (least turbo lag), BMW X3 (a little more turbo lag), Porsche Macan S (even more turbo lag), Honda (way too much turbo lag). The Cadillac has these features that KZbinrs miss: - lighted logo behind the dashboard - pulsating safety seat (most cars only beep) - left behind child in the rear seat alert - capless fuel tank (like my 2017 Corvette C7 ) - umbrella storage in the doors (like Rolls Royce) - active noise cancellation (like my 2017 Corvette C7 with Bose) - power passenger seat with lumbar - free 5G hotspot - stop/start feature is the smoothest I’ve ever experienced that I don't even notice it. My other car is a 2017 Corvette Stingray in stickshift.

[@malikto1]

I'm so disappointed that they dropped the V6. The 4 banger just doesn't cut it for towing and hilly roads.

[@tinhinnh]

Almost $40k for the LE? 😮 they need a real base trim for around mid $35k’s

[@Thebusdriverandgamermorefan790]

This SUV is have to be one of the best-selling Toyotas out there and this should be my daily.

[@maheshcs7533]

Hi @CarConfections :) I enjoy watching your videos, especially your 'signature sound level readings'. Question : As per your observation/opinion are sound levels increasing in newer cars? Thanks!

[@CarConfections]

Thanks! Gas cars are pretty stable year-to-year it appears but electric vehicles are where you get more variance even though most of them cost about 60k

[@maheshcs7533]

@@CarConfections Thanks !

[@paulstein9258]

I just bought the Limited model. 2.4T. The dealer had two in stock. A Limited and a Platinum. The panoramic roof on the Platinum turned me off. An expensive problem waiting to happen after you go over one too many potholes. A lot of complaints about cracked panoramic roofs. Per Toyota forum comments, a $ 10,000 repair.

[@elliott3991]

and leaky roofs

[@donkrakenberger2869]

Fwiw.. I have a 21 limited hybrid and it consistently knocks off under 56 decibels at 55 mph. Around town it's pretty easy to knock off around 45 m p g and at 55 mph pretty easy to knock off 37 to 38 MPG. There's not much to dislike about this vehicle if you don't need the third row room.

[@Moey-us1fg]

Please bring back the first person point of view for the interior.

[@JackSmith-qi7dr]

Here is why this works perfectly. Our son is in college and our daughter has her license. No need for the third row! Perfect for us.

[@rahulkaushal5827]

I have Highlander 2021, bumper came off in 2022 that time I went to dealer and they refused to repair. I did repairs from insurance company i.e. ICBC. Now I got the recall for the same and I request Toyota to refund the money I paid for the repair or still paying as my insurance went up really high. Insurance company does not agree to put me off from the penalty. Falling Bumper Recall..

[@ryanfrisby7389]

Excellent review as per usual!😸

[@tibbsy649]

Incredible review, thank you for all the great insights! As someone thinking about buying a Highlander vs. Grand Highlander, I have a question about the third row leg room: at around 13:05 you measured your legroom at around 10". If you moved the seat forward 5-7", would that have given you enough leg room to sit somewhat comfortably in the third row when you did your sit-in around 14:45 (aside from the lack of thigh support)?

[@CarConfections]

Glad you enjoyed! You can definitely move the seats around to try to redistribute the space. The seats will still be low to the ground and the person in the 2nd row would need to be on the shorter side.

[@anon325]

Any budget SUVS with auto dimming exterior mirror? I hate high beams in my eyes at night.

[@CRVgarage]

Tint your windows. You're welcome.

[@frankblack7070]

The Subaru Outback offers it as a dealer-installed along with a rear-view camera setting for rear view mirror I think

[@adamesd3699]

For all the people complaining that Toyota removed the V6, believe me Toyota didn’t want to do that. They had to in order to meet new US emissions standards. I too was bummed out by this change. I have an Avalon with the 3.5L V6 and it’s a smooth powerful engine. But 🤷🏻‍♂️. Interestingly, Honda was able to stay with their 3.5L V6 when they updated the Pilot. Not sure how they were able to do it when Toyota had to lose theirs. In any case, the 2.4L turbo might not be a bad choice. It seems peppy enough and mpg is at least as good as the V6. Emissions are half the V6’s. Reliability is probably more of a question, however. I also test drove the Highlander hybrid. Gas mileage was good, but the driving dynamics sucked. The V6 was so much more satisfying to drive. I’m planning to try out the 2.4L turbo.

[@bernardshearing3202]

I just ordered a Hylander platinum. Petro not hybrid. I am hoping I made the right decision coming out of a Mazda CX30

[@logancotton7743]

Can you guys please reveiw the new lincoln nautilus

[@markw4012]

Another great review. Nice work guys!

[@CarConfections]

Thanks again!

[@AbinavJoshi]

I just got mine two days ago. I have around 188 miles right now and can feel the turbo lag. Whenever I am at a traffic stop and I press the accelerator slightly at green, the engine makes a loud noise and the torque is very low (even a Honda Civic can pass me at that time) Turbo lag is real and there’s a lot of people with the same issue since 2023 highlander came out. I wish I had done a quick research on the internet before getting the car. Has anybody found a cure to this so far?

[@yaecoach]

Thank you for sharing your experiences. The 4 cyl turbo + the weight of vehicle concerns me alot. I'm gonna pass on the Highlander. I appreciate your RealWorld observations. 😊

[@AbinavJoshi]

@@yaecoach I am glad I could help you out.

[@1956jude]

I'd like to see a total redesign to compete with the new Hyundai Santa Fe.

[@Aschoolbusandsimulatorfan2219]

Amazing video guys.

[@johnbart8454]

Ha guys ! I have a question is the blue ambient lighting still in this model like the 20-22 ??? Thanks hope to hear back guys , great review from you guys also !!!

[@mattd2503]

I have a 2001 highlander V6 and a 2019 highL.V6 … I test drove the 2023 4 cyl. Turbo.. no thanx…

[@edgarcj9018]

I like my 2020 limited blue ray v6 engine...😅

[@DGG-ob5by]

waited 1 min for sound level cause off the chart 60, nice Toyota

[@ishaansaral502]

This car is so overpriced now that Toyota has increased the price. Bit of a headscratcher now that the Grand Highlander is here. The 3rd row here is pretty useless and exterior looks dated and worse compared to the GH. It's now awkwardly sandwiched between the RAV4 and GH, but not really as small as the former or as practical as the latter.

[@naveenthemachine]

The GH and highlander are both outdated. They need to be redesigned 100 times or be discontinued since neither of them can compete with the best

[@CRVgarage]

Just get the new Santa fe. Easy.

[@naveenthemachine]

@@CRVgarage agreed 💯

[@ishaansaral502]

@@CRVgarage Agreed. Way better buy until the new Palisade is out.

[@tinhinnh]

well if it isnt naveen again… 😂

[@Aikynbreusov]

How does Toyota differentiate the regular Highlander from the Grand Highlander????

[@alwaysiyi272]

The Grand Highlander is a much bigger vehicle

[@majorcarlton137]

Incandescent turn signals at this price point makes 0 sense 🤔

[@JeremiahMedina3174]

You do know the Toyota Highlander is the Lexus RX’s Mainstream Sibling, Right?

[@magnoliap5824]

This vehicle is bigger way more cargo room. 😂

[@JeremiahMedina3174]

Look up what is Lexus’s version of the Toyota Highlander on google, it’ll say the Lexus RX

[@naveenthemachine]

I usually call the RX a gussied up Camry on stilts wearing ugly lipstick

[@JeremiahMedina3174]

@@naveenthemachine Hey, NOT NICE!

[@JeremiahMedina3174]

The RX looks fine 😡

[@NaraSe3en]

Thanks you for your video

[@CarConfections]

You are welcome 😀

[@lav1daloca]

This car is beautiful they thought of everything! A bit on the pricey side but you're buying quality. I wish Toyota would build a 2JZ 2.0 straight six 3L motor and put it in everything like BMW does. But the 2.4L I4 Turbo is probably a good motor, can somebody confirm?

[@philo5096]

No V6, no thanx.

[@nickolasrojas-it2zc]

😂😂

[@Dr.Estrange]

because of the strictier emission

[@HarmeetSingh-uh2qg]

Thanks for honest reviews always 👍

[@CarConfections]

Always! Thank you for watching!

[@digifanatic]

Great video! When you folded the third row down, were the second row seats slid all the way back or did you have to move them forward at all?

[@CarConfections]

Thanks! They were all the way back in the tracks

[@DominionAnako-bb7ry]

Ah, the Toyota Highlander! It's a popular SUV known for its reliability, spaciousness, and versatility. The Highlander offers comfortable seating for up to eight people, making it a great choice for families or those who need extra passenger space. It also has a generous cargo capacity, so you can easily haul your belongings on road trips or adventures. With its smooth ride and advanced safety features, the Highlander provides a comfortable and secure driving experience. It's definitely worth considering if you're in the market for an SUV! 🚙💨

[@darkivaz-aaa1145]

Having transmission problems in that highlander isn't reliable bud. Stop the cap

[@naveenthemachine]

Nope it’s not good vs its rivals. The competition creams the highlander and grand highlander in every aspect This is a car for people who A. have the lowest of standards; B. Don’t know anything; C. Don’t possess any kind of physical sense

[@andresmattos7541]

Is also the recent massive Toyota recall also a sign of toyta reliability?

[@doyoulikecrystalgel]

Did ChatGPT write this drivel? 😂😂

[@euci3207]

But when you sell this vehicle used you will get good money back, as Toyota hold there value. Just because one person has a transmission issue doesn't mean the model is garbage

[@sethbeske268]

What is going on? Toyota needs to bring the V6 back to the table as an option turbo 4 cylinder won’t last 300,000 miles no thank you. I don’t get it why Toyota is going with turbo 4 it doesn’t even get better gas mileage than the V6 anyway The V6 is more robust than the turbo 4. My 2022 highlander has the V6 and I absolutely love it!

[@احمد-ظ2ح7ح]

Please sir, I have a question Is it better: Volkswagen Touareg or Highlander 6v?

[@CarConfections]

The VW will likely be more expensive to maintain, we’d choose the Highlander

[@JoseDiaz-qw7mg]

A 2 row highlander would be a better option, and have the grand highlander be the 3 row option. I've been in the third row of highlanders before and I feel they are specifically made for midgets

[@Aikynbreusov]

That will definitely kill the regular Highlander

[@enabulujames7066]

The third row is for kids, that is why it is a family vehicle

[@everydayfun9531]

Grand highlander seems better as a 3 Row crossover SUV than the highlander though

[@tinhinnh]

3rd row in this is useful on some occasions

[@JoseDiaz-qw7mg]

@@Aikynbreusov I see it this way. A 2 row Highlander will be the perfect answer for the newly announced CX-70, which is a 2 row CX-90. It can also compete with popular 2 row mid sizes like the Grand Cherokee, Edge, Santa Fe, etc. It could also be an affordable option if people don't want to dish out more money for the Crown Signia.

[@johnjuza2659]

Does it have subscription services for the car starter? Does the engine stay running when you try to get in using the car starter?

[@yankeesusa1]

On the 2023 it still turned off when you unlocked it. I never understood this.

[@joed6850]

WTF is Toyota smoking? For $2k more go with the Grand highlander

[@soaringeagle7571]

Nope I’d rather get the Highlander Hybrid Platinum 2024. Even if Toyota raises the price by $5k over the Grand Highlander, I’ll still get the regular Highlander Hybrid Platinum all day. It’s a fantastic vehicle and luxurious.

[@fernandosmurillo]

​@@soaringeagle7571I don't like the hybrid how they drive. I prefer regular. But I also heard that 2025 might have a refresh...

[@soaringeagle7571]

@@fernandosmurillo What about it? You must be the 1st person who thinks hybrid ‘drives’ differently than combustion only vehicle. Strange!

[@TheLanard]

Everyone can’t fit one in their garage.

[@truthistruth615]

​@@soaringeagle7571, not very smart. Why get a smaller vehicle when you can get one with more space and more feature options? Duh.

[@darriontunstall3708]

It looks good!!

[@magnoliap5824]

Not everyone needs a huge SUV with 3 rows aka GH. I have this vehicle, older one with the V6, best vehicle I’ve ever owned. I’d buy a 2025 one if it continues on and hopefully gets an exterior change. Honestly they should drop the 3rd row in this vehicle, I never use mine. (It also has a regular spare tire, not a temporary one).

[@LZ12377]

Highlander or toyota overall is never the best one in the market, but they also won't be a "wrong" choice in any cases. if you are not married to any particular brand and don't know what to buy, get a toyota.

[@moneypenny174]

I LOVE IT!

[@yaecoach]

Ive been seriously looking at this SUV. However, I cant get past the 4 cyl turbo being underpowering for the weight of vehicle. Seems like TOYOTA uses features (cool interior colors) to deflect from underpowered engine. The reality is the turbo lag, weight of vehicle & 4 cyl enhine are deal breakers for me.

[@karencook1103]

❤

[@ccsocal768]

The Highlander is horrid for tall people! The center console wall digs into your right gas leg thigh, especially if you are tall. Also, the cheap sliding cover on the center console is SO THIN I am afraid my elbow will go right thru it and it slides back if you lean on it. It should be a solid lift lid, not a cheap plastic slide cover!

[@elliott3991]

the grand highlander xle fit my 6 foot 7 inch friend and that is what he had to look at , the right knee.

[@jcshobbiesandrecreation5873]

Decend review but honestly, I'd rather be into a highlander than any German car. While the Germans are fun to drive, they are ridiculous to service, maintain and fix and they need to be fixed A LOT.

[@terence4427]

Toyota destroyed the Highlander with that God awful turbo engine. I owned a 2017 Highlander that had some body roll, but aside from that the ride was very smooth and comfortable. I test drove an XSE today and it had terrible, and I mean TERRIBLE turbo lag. Mind you, I test drove the Highlander about 15 minutes after I test drove the Atlas, which was not only more comfortable, but had a much nicer cabin (and no significant turbo lag). I am highly disappointed in Toyota and hope they go back to the naturally aspirated 6-cylinder engine.

[@elliott3991]

yea , a review of several three rows, and they liked the sporty ness of the Atlas. Its also huge inside with supposedly more adult leg room third row than the grand H. i got in grand h, the third seat may be a bit higher, but i did feel it as much roomier than my regular highlander with the second row slightly forwar. Your knees are up in the air in the reg highlander, and grand still are also but not so bad.

[@hss8973]

So what car impresses woman, so I can identify a gold digger

[@jmahizzle]

Not a Toyota

[@CRVgarage]

Not any more. Santa fe is here to rule the small 3 row class.

[@thebigone6071]

This car is so boring and outdated. Like imagine you pulling up to the club in this thing and expecting a hot gurl to be impressed! Oh no boo boo!!! Our yams deserve the best!!!!!!

[@ethangriffith6256]

You’re not pulling up to the club in a Toyota Highlander Ding dong.

[@truthnow902]

Platinum piece of junk 4 cylinder with turbo come on give me a break that will not last but we all know Toyota is not making Vehicles the last anymore those days are long gone stop buying these pieces of junk you might as well just go buy yourself a Chevy

[@naveenthemachine]

Agreed. I’d rather get the telluride palisade or the new traverse or Acadia. At least they’re far more interesting than the boring Toyota

[@Shane23Armada]

Thats not a 2024 !!!

[@voterdown]

🖐😳 was considering a Highlander and recently spent a week driving the California coast in a rented 2024. The week convinced me to take it off my possibles list. Drive is ok, not great, inside is cheap plastic everywhere and looks cheap too. The dash layout is the most jumbled, confused dash I’ve ever seen. Pretty thirsty on gas too. To my surprise, definite pass.

[@Ricky-mo6mv]

Pretty color combo with the interior, but the design is very disjointed and awkward. Nothing flows together. The gauge cluster is like looking inside a cave. The exterior is really stale as well. Time for a new design!

[@mujjuman]

very annoying to me taht cars in 2024/2025 still have mixed LED and incandescent bulbs in their housings. should be either all LED or all incandescent

[@sugarkingfpl]

So, Pilot or Highlander ? love to hear advantages of one over the othe - mecanics, engine, etc

[@blessingjohnchelliah4317]

I had a 2011 Honda Pilot. Very comfortable, but heavy on gas. Accomodates 8. Used it for 11 years . Last year I bought a 2023 Hybrid Highlander Limited. On a ride from Syracuse to Boston with 5 adults it averaged 40 mpg, and saved a lot of money on gas. 2nd row captains seats are a great feature. 3rd row bench is not desirable, but the passenger there can stretch his/her feet on the spce between the 2nd row seats.☑

[@HenryRoss-wu4lo]

T3hree row seats is it really what is exceptable exceptable? My brothers 🤜🏻🤛🏼✌🏼

[@omidnamin9004]

I'm not a huge toyota fan and generally don't even like suv's. having said that, this is an absolute homerun by toyota. It's a good looking car with no weird designs, It's has a beautiful interior that's not over the top. It's reliable and relatively affordable. what else can you ask for.

[@andresmattos7541]

Read about recently toyota been found lying customers for more than 30 years.

[@mystygrams1]

I got the Grand Highlander, the extra space makes all the difference for third row and trunk space.

[@sszzzzxx4702]

Has Toyota fixed the turbo lagging issue?

[@artdelac]

I'm afraid I need to politely correct the pronunciation of the word "Highlander". Its accent is on the first syllable, such as Croc'-codile, Gen'-tleman, Oc'-topus; thus High'-lunder; not HighLAND'-der. 😊

[@hikeclimbsail]

Does anyone know if the rubber mats come standard? I see the carpet mats as add-on for the Highlander (online), but nothing about rubber mats. Thank you 🙏🏼

[@CarConfections]

Rubber floor mats are optional accessories

[@jimwilson3397]

Mine came with, but I did pay the extra for the cargo mat. It's definitely worth it.

[@SandeepSingh-xy9jd]

Outlander is much better thn this

[@johnmcpeck2506]

I had one of these as a rental recently and the cabin noise was louder than I expected. Nice to see they had similar results, cross bars or not.

[@MegaBlessing2011]

It's not the cross bars. I test drove a 2023 and it was noisy. I hoped the 2024 would be more quiet. Guess not.

[@Ryan2022]

The crossbars is a convenient excuse we had a 2021 platinum we bought new it had wind noise above 50 mile an hour. End of story I was always checking to see if the windows were shut even change the tires earlier on the thing didn’t help it wasn’t the tires. It was wind noise, and people have been complaining about it since the redesignV6 revved all over the place and it sounds like the four-cylinder is worse

[@paulstein9258]

What trim? I have the2024 Limited and it’s very quiet. My previous car was the noisy Venza hybrid. Maybe that’s why I think the 2.4 T Limited is quiet.

[@porothepotato]

Once again, people should stop talking about how great the Grand Highlander is because of a most important thing, it didn’t receive any IIHS award because it’s rated Acceptable in the small overlap crash! Meanwhile, the Pilot, is a much safer option, having it earn a Top Safety Pick+ award. While the Highlander (not Grand) still earned that award so pretty much the Grand Highlander is laughable in terms of safety from IIHS.

[@WesleyHutcheson]

I wish they would bring this interior color to the new Tacoma

[@SchoolTSNY]

DREW AND MASON: which brand is the best: AKG, Burmester or Mark Levinson?

[@CarConfections]

It really depends on which level we are talking about, but the AKG in the Escalade is one of the best we have ever heard

[@TheKingkingg]

Looks awesome

[@theantman14313]

Toyota's logistics skills are unmatched

[@lawrenceng127]

Does it comes with acoustic glass?

[@djjohnnyparis5183]

Just the front windshield and front driver & passenger windows. Not the 2nd row or rear window.

[@lawrenceng127]

@@djjohnnyparis5183Thanks!

[@djjohnnyparis5183]

The Lexus has acoustic glass on all windows. It also has better overall insulation under the hood, which helps deaden the sound coming through the front dash.

[@kubi0461]

Nice riding quality vehicle, but I found it to simultaneously seem small but big.. both in the wrong ways. I rented one in ‘22 and was constantly having to consciously avoid hitting my head getting in the driver’s side. It felt like it maneuvered like a bigger vehicle yet the interior felt smaller. This is comparing to a Tucson which is a smaller vehicle that felt bigger inside yet still drove like a smaller vehicle. Highlander was definitely comfortable though.

[@mervinprone]

Still too big. The first Highlander was a perfect size. Then like everything it became bloated

[@darkivaz-aaa1145]

The highlander is boring and outdated. Abd not to mentioned but this highlander got transmission around 30k. This car is a good lease at best. Reliability on these Toyotas are becoming a nightmare

[@ishaansaral502]

Also very overpriced. 54000 for a Highlander Platinum lol. Why does this still exist when the GH exists.

[@Aceofthedynasty]

@@ishaansaral502exactly

[@naveenthemachine]

Agreed. The GH and highlander should be discontinued already. Both of them fail to compete with the strongest offerings from Honda Hyundai Kia Mazda gmc Chevy etc.

[@HiiImChris]

Ya, other boring vehicles that are even worse though IMO. Chevy malibu: I want to personally meet the humans that spend 20-30,000$ on a new 2023 or 24 malibu, its outside my understanding. Hyundai Venue: it's not as bad, the interior looks kinda cool, but the exterior is like a 2009 nightmare Infiniti: with a few exceptions, its like this entire brand was left in the attic And there are certainly others, luckily the equinox is updated got 25, but people driving a 2024 around look the same as they did in 2013

[@hss8973]

Not this clown again bashing all car brands, except his beloved KIA and Hyundai

[@batmore1]

Great review once again. Toyota makes such incredibly great cars but they always chintz out on the led (lack of) led lighting. Maybe most people don't notice or care.

[@jmahizzle]

Toyota owners don't tend to have high expectations out of their cars so they wouldn't notice let alone even know what LED lighting is.