Top Ten Things you may not know about the 2020 Highlander

[@marcel77k]

You showed how to remote start the car without showing what you are pressing. Brilliant. Thank you.

[@GriffXJ]

Push lock, within 1 second push lock again, within 1 second push and hold lock for 3 seconds.

[@Nine6teen]

@@GriffXJ 👍🏼

[@susanellender1350]

@@GriffXJ this didn't work for me

[@beagledad211]

Thanks for the video! I bought a 2020 Highlander back in February and it is fantastic! My first Toyota and I am sold on the brand and the Highlander!!

[@curtismills303]

Just bought one. Was totally blown away with this car’s technology. Very impressed

[@ssmatthews]

Just bought the 2020 XLE and found this video helpful.

[@sjars1393]

How do you like it. Is it good on gas ??

[@ssmatthews]

@@sjars1393 No complaints. Much better on gas than my old Grand Cherokee.

[@viktork.g.4330]

@@sjars1393 ok on highway, sucks in the city

[@manishpatel2525]

Never knew about the remote start on my 2022, thanks for the heads up!

[@imstelios]

I have the 2020 Platinum Hybrid, it is Awesome with a Capital A!

[@adambruce5147]

I’m in the market for one. How’s it do in the snow? I’d be upgrading from a 2015 awd Cr-v which handles like a snow mobile.

[@imstelios]

@@adambruce5147 If it's toyota and it's AWD it will be great in snow

[@patrickkarshis2915]

Hey Manny! Great video just thought I’d mention that there is a material cover screen in all 2020 and later highlanders located in the spare tire tools area. This screen cover can be taken out and attached to the two holes on each side of the rear cabin to hide and cover items in the car. Thanks, patrick Karshis.

[@huntermosher1219]

Just bought a 2020 Highlander Limited. Your video plus a few others helped me in my decision. Loving it so far!!

[@agalpalacio9157]

doesnt the remote start feature hurt the battery and starter in the long run?

[@tatyanaivankin5483]

Yes it does and I just encountered this problem! Feel bad for even starting using remote start!

[@modernsoccer1860]

my next ride, buying one next year, people say its ugly in pics in reviews but when they see one in person, they are blown away and its selling faster than the telluride because its while both are smooth, the highlander is more nimble. People praise telluride and end up getting this because telluride is not as economic in mpg

[@Lima-D-Trucker]

And because is not a Toyota 😂

[@delanaespinoza]

A camera in the screen for the backup camera? Does the 2021 Highlander LE have this? Where do I find this switch?

[@salgido]

The info is great, but i kinda wish you wouldve elaborated on the, "how to's" like showing what buttons to press to turn on the engine with the keyfob, cuz now I havr to find another video on how to do that...and explaining more about the acoustic glass and why someone would want it.

[@davidcoutinho976]

If you touch the notches on the driver side door handle, it will lock the doors. It doesnt work in all cases. Still figuring our which, but a nice feature so you dont have to fish out your fob to lock

[@olgawatson3894]

It works all the time for me, guess you have get used to it.

[@jtjt8331]

Just purchased a 2023 Highlander platinum with the new four-cylinder turbo engine. Engine is absolutely amazing and fast.! trading a Lexus GX for the Highlander. Great decision.

[@Gaber1983]

That digital review mirror would be nice add on on the other levels but good top 10 list thanks

[@randyprice666]

How does side mirrors close on locking?

[@mikenjenn]

Very informative. I just purchased a highlander and didn't know about the composite rear or that it had an aluminum hood. Thanks!

[@LindseyParkes]

How do you turn off the state line announcement when crossing state lines? Also- you talk about the remote start but don't tell us what buttons to press to use this? Thank you

[@rogerf3622]

Platinum also has rain-sense wipers and the HUD display.

[@ditzwinkle]

Just brought one 🤯

[@johnender5957]

Does 2021 have a dics player top one car

[@jermainedouglas7301]

@@johnender5957 nope, i think only a lexus model might still have that and not for much longer

[@jaygee1569]

Heck the rear view mirror camera is pretty much a necessity....with the 3rd row head rests up, they block allot of your rear view vision.

[@martint1250]

Great video, just bought a highlander limited and it’s awesome, first time owner of a Toyota. 2020 Toyota Highlander has no flip down rear cup holders like 2019.

[@mannydrives]

Thank you. Is your Limited a 7 or 8 passenger?

[@zawaprz]

Also, lack of the 3rd row of USB charges is a bummer.

[@angellove1619]

@@mannydrives 8 passenger

[@kerridillon3120]

I really love my new 2020 Toyota Highlander XLE FWD in the Ruby flare pearl color! The XLE is the sweet spot with plenty of technology & upgraded interior for $39,600.

[@mannydrives]

You are absolutely right- there's great value in the XLE model. Congratulations and nice color choice.

[@gadflysejour6712]

Does your XLE has the remote start please?

[@kerridillon3120]

@@gadflysejour6712 yes...but I don't use it for security/safety reasons. I don't need to remote start my car for some bastard who thinks he can jump into the driver's seat & make off in it! Remote start only unlocks the driver's door...nothing else. Also once I am in the car, the engine shuts off so you have to restart it for security reasons. So it seems pointless to me, especially here in Southern California where you don't need to warm up your car like in Montana!

[@mannydrives]

Gadfly Sejour yes.

[@tombo552001]

@@kerridillon3120 no you don't need to warm it up cool it down

[@sheriwilliamson8502]

We just bought the 2021 platinum and this video was very helpful to us.

[@margaritahussain1223]

Have a 2020 Toyota Hybrid Highlander XLE, can you make a video specifically on that level? Does this model have the side view mirrors that fold in?

[@mannydrives]

You should be able to manually fold your side mirrors.

[@JTKels]

Leased a 23 Highlander platinum extremely impressed with the turbo four-cylinder more power than my V8 Lexus

[@tablesawer]

what buttons on the key fob do you use for remote start and what order?

[@mannydrives]

Grant Taylor lock, lock and long press lock. Time it so you hear all 3 beeps.

[@tacoboy262]

How did u activate the rear camera sprayer ??

[@kawi7676]

I didn’t know about the auto start feature in the fob. My key fob doesn’t start the car when I press it three times. I went right out and tried it. I did it multiple ways multiple times. Nothing. But the app does start it. Maybe they didn’t include it in Canadian models?

[@johnalpa6086]

Press and hold on the third press

[@kawi7676]

John Alpa I did, I did it exactly the way they say. Could it be a setting? Maybe the xle doesn’t have it in Canada?

[@olgawatson3894]

Oh wow! Mine does.

[@sainanduyarava6561]

just bought 2021 highlander xle metallic black.....Man i should say "Its a BEAST"

[@MrHarley0009]

Have u had a closer look at were wipers are in off position in hood? Looks like upside down eavestrough!! Design fla if u as me,in the winter time clearing that area will be like clearing drive way!!

[@mannydrives]

The design is for aerodynamics but it does hold a good amount of snow. It’s easy to push off though.

[@tribui119]

Do the headlights move as the car turn to help driver see around a corner?

[@mannydrives]

tri bui good question but I don’t think so.

[@MrROADDOG1964]

tri bui Yes they do move.

[@MrHitthespot]

Just the platinum

[@philo5096]

Great vid dude, but is it a v6. Very important to know.

[@willit63]

Good info. Thanks!

[@titulshah]

Does 2020 limited hybrid have option for SofTex seats? I don`t prefer real leather. Though I liked Limited than XLE.

[@mannydrives]

Titul Shah good question. No option for SofTex as far as I know. If it’s worth anything- the third row is SofTex.

[@berezun]

Front aluminum fenders, standard adaptive cruise control, adjustable height of liftgate, ventilated front seats and heads-up display in Platinum...

[@walawalaoui6382]

HI Manny, I just got this car in a couple of month, I wanted to adjust the back up camera to a non - wide angle set up . How should I do it? Also I noticed a foot-open of the trunk door. How does it work? thanks my firend.

[@TruthB7Told]

The list was good, but a demonstration showing how to use the features would have been much better.

[@jaygee1569]

One more question....I assume the Platinum level of trim has the remote start from the key FOB but please confirm if you know....

[@2emptywords]

All trims has that except L I think

[@elsazondewendy9160]

@@jaygee1569 how do you do?

[@jaygee1569]

@@elsazondewendy9160 Well if it's like the 4Runner, you press the lock button twice on the key fob and then press and hold the lock button again for 3 seconds and the hazards will flash and the remote starter will engage.

[@elsazondewendy9160]

@@jaygee1569 thanks!!

[@jaygee1569]

@@elsazondewendy9160 NP

[@edb.8388]

Good job! The 2021 Platinum has puddle lights that show the Highlander logo

[@donkingg5797]

Same with limited

[@user-ng1ol2ny7o]

I have a 2020 helander LE. When I come to a stop light the middle console says to step on the brake again and in I notice my rpm goes to 0. What is this

[@michaelb7691]

I have the same vehicle. It says "press break harder for auto stop" it kills the engine until you release the break (gas conserving, less emissions) there is a button on the center console to turn the auto stop off completely if you want to..

[@tommyma1850]

Can the lift gate rear glass open for 2020 highlander?

[@mannydrives]

Tommy Ma awesome question. Toyota decided to keep it closed.

[@josephpayton7175]

No, that's a bummer and a little odd because that was a great feature on the 2014-2019 model but you'll expect to have it still on the new model.

[@yeulakho6574]

xle has gps?

[@kans6]

Do u know if the Toyota Highlander 2021 XSE has the panaramic sun/moonroof? I don’t under the trim level ... it’s not equivalent to the platinum is it longer than the 2020?

[@jermainedouglas7301]

Only platinum has that. Xse is more similar to xle. It is longer only due to the bumper being different.

[@nizouTelecom]

If you are away from the vehicle and you have the smart key. Does the door close by itself?

[@JG7470]

No, you need to lock door via touch on handle or use of key fab

[@tombo552001]

How far away can you be to remote start and what gas milage did you get on V 6 Highlander? Thank you

[@bwj999]

How far back does the driver seat tilt? Anybody know? I like to stop to rest on ling trips.

[@delanaespinoza]

How do I subscribe to the emergency live agent?

[@fiveby21thirdavenue20]

What is the fuel economy in new Hybrid Toyota highlander (L/100 Km) ?

[@mannydrives]

About 6.7L/100 km combined.

[@dds2899]

I am averaging 42 MPG in the city.

[@deezee612]

The wife just said the awd just shutoff while driving @20 mph, only a few mins ago. Any ideas?

[@shelbynoellatter2312]

Help rear hatch won’t close

[@spectatorofallthings6587]

I’m def upgrading my 2017, I’m a tech sucker this highlander has so much going for it it literally looks way nicer then a Lexus “inside” of course

[@mannydrives]

What feature should have made the list?

[@rickfrank7934]

Nice Video. PLEASE do a nighttime drive review with a platinum that has the top of the line LED Headlights. IIHS rates that trim level as having a "Good" rating with being curve adpative as well as having high beam assist. You should show everyone the Heads Up Display! Thanks!

[@benbrizuela1320]

The power distribution for the AWD models would have been nice to special mention.

[@marionfavor8396]

The setup of automatic locks would be nice.

[@CMMikeAdamsPFForensics]

Very good job! Thank you!

[@MrRoxannebiagetti]

What order were the buttons on the fob?

[@Gogoleila]

I think its supposed to be the lock button. Mine works after 1 short followed by 1 longer press

[@4000angels]

Excellent video. Thank you. I just subscribed to your channel.

[@mannydrives]

Thank you and welcome.

[@donnymac575]

I'm trying to decide on RAV4, highlander or sedan. Can you do a video on that?

[@walawalaoui6382]

The suspension system on Highlander is must smooth then the Rave 4, I had the Limited edition.

[@viktork.g.4330]

Have 2020 xle. Over 60 mph noticeable wind noise. Anyone with same shitty issue?

[@vidalvilla982]

I have a 2020 highlander xle awd and it does not do that at all

[@DanDan-sr1re]

Some people like this design I’m one of those people because there are some dimensions of this car that look good but in certain ways in standard personally i still prefer the 2019 model design but I think in the end this might be the one that’s better in looks and probably tech as well

[@meannagtarap]

Good vlog

[@condor5635]

I have a 2016 HL that I love. I would be wary of the 8 speed trannys on the post 2017 model ( I believe). I also cannot stand the automatic engine turn off feature that came post-2017 All of the features you mentioned are ones that I would not want. Rear camera sprayer ridiculous never needed one in six years but maybe once. Parking brake electric don’t need it I don’t use a parking brake ever. Aluminum hood and composite rear door not worth the extra money. LED lights. Can’t stand those. When they fail in six years it’s going to cost a fortune to get them replaced. I’m so glad I got my 2016 when I did

[@mannydrives]

Lol. Thanks for the comment. The engine shout down is mandated by government but you can turn it off. Rear sprayer has been one of the most welcomed features in my area due to salty roads. Had one person tell me the electronic parking brake prevented them from entering oncoming traffic after a serious collision. These features are not for everyone but they can be great for others.

[@condor5635]

@@mannydrives - unfortunately the turning off feature gets reset every time you turn off the car so you have to go to a third-party product to disable it completely. That would be the first thing I do when I buy one of these cars. Used the parking brake in cars maybe 15 times in 45 years of driving but that’s been in the south where they are not used as much. Definitely can see where the squirter is handy on salty roads!

[@charlesdizon5729]

can you remove the wheel skin?

[@Mabone54]

This is my 4th Toyota Highland and I’ll never get any other make.

[@jaygee1569]

Does the platinum have puddle lights?

[@MrROADDOG1964]

Jay Gee Yes

[@jaygee1569]

@@MrROADDOG1964 Thanks John.

[@MrROADDOG1964]

Jay Gee You're welcome. I am looking at getting one in a couple of weeks. Platinum in the Ruby flare pearl. Test drove one. Love it.

[@victoriaalatorre2211]

Just bought the 2020 Highland w/Platinum trim last night! Some of these I knew, but not all. I literally had the manual out in front of me before watching your video. Thanks for the tips!

[@mannydrives]

Victoria Alatorre congratulations on your new wheels and I’m happy this helped add to what you have learned about your car. Let us know if you find any awesome features yourself.

[@zawaprz]

Waiting eagerly for Platinum AWD Hybrid.

[@SAllen-or9en]

Manny Drives so how about adding a factory hitch? Toyota says you can’t have a factory hitch on a Limited or Platinum trim

[@mannydrives]

S. Allen sent you a reply. It’s most likely the foot activated hatch.

[@prereed]

When you add a factory hitch, installed at the dealer, on the platinum trim it disables the foot opening option.

[@viccimay9247]

You did not show how to do the remote start 🧐

[@crystalhendricks4120]

Just wish the fob would unroll all windows… you’d think with a platinum that it would be standard…

[@larrypence3297]

Nice job

[@mohdsalah3038]

Please if you can make a vedio to make comparision between all different caregories of highlander 2020 from LE to the Limited edition ,, so we cannot be struggled

[@mannydrives]

That could be an idea.

[@nechemia2011]

boy, I think you should learn some english first before messing with a 45 thousand dollar car!

[@kalibearsr]

What I hate about the highlander is Qi wireless charge is that my cell phone case don’t fit in the slot. It’s a hassle taking my case off

[@jermainedouglas7301]

Get a different case?

[@jakel.1066]

Not just the Platinum has the 11 speaker JBL audio system, it’s standard on the Limited as well

[@zawaprz]

I'd not be that sure that it's standard with acoustic windows.. I believe only Limited and Platinum have additional noise reduction windows....

[@starwolf9824]

You can get the 12.3 inch infotainment on the limited as an option too

[@mannydrives]

Star Wolf that’s awesome!

[@zawaprz]

IMHO to bad it does not show a full screen for navigation - such a waste of good space :(

[@tombo552001]

Yep I got it.

[@viktork.g.4330]

Well that glass does Not help, have really nasty wind noise over 60mph

[@margaritahussain1223]

I don’t have that problem, and speed limit is 65. I would take it in.

[@zawaprz]

You wanna sell them better? Make a dB comparison in the segment of inside the cabin for 35 and 75mph. thx.

[@modernsoccer1860]

at 75 mph, the reported decibel was 69, dont know about 35 mph but most cars no matter how shitty at the low speeds drives like a bentley

[@edwardcook7673]

How about the reliability of the auto transmission?

[@toyotamanny7178]

Edward Cook it’s the carryover V6 and 8 speed from the previous generation. It’s also used on the Sienna too.

[@zawaprz]

Ask this question in 8 years - we all be eager to find out.

[@johnbart8454]

I'm curious why Japan doesn't have a gas & brake pedal adjustment? Their shirt , but if your short & have a bigger belly your stomach touches the steering wheel & it just brings you closer to the wheel even if you didn't have a gut , all cars should have them , Chevy does but not sure if it's all makes , bigger SUVs & trucks do !

[@SAllen-or9en]

Ok Manny, explain why Toyota brags about 5k towing capacity for the 2020 Highlander, yet they construct the Limited and Platinum trim levels such that you cannot have a factory hitch?

[@mannydrives]

S. Allen it probably because of the foot activated hatch. The hitch would most like render it useless.

[@SAllen-or9en]

@@mannydrives Thank you for the reply Manny. So is it possible to add a factory hitch and electrically disable the foot actuated switch? We want the hitch for the bicycles but prefer the Platinum trim. I suppose we could fall back to the XLE for the hitch.

[@mannydrives]

S. Allen no problem and I appreciate the question. For me, I would look at alternative mounting options for the bikes such as roof racks or hatch mounted. The Highlander is new so there is not many accessories out yet. I can imagine either Toyota or a third party will eventually come out with a hitch for the platinum.

[@rolandwillis892]

I have the 2020 XLE and I installed the hitch myself alone with a floor jack and jig I made myself. Its a big job, but can be done.@@mannydrives

[@zolitariglussey6302]

and your mirrors memorize their position when you store driver 1 or 2

[@roberteckart7419]

Let us know when you here about the 2021 Toyota Sienna. Toyota Jeff thinks it's going to be a Hybrid only; I doubt that! Love my 2015 Sienna LTD and want a 2021.

[@mannydrives]

Yes, the 2021 Sienna will most likely be Hybrid only. It should be the same hybrid system from the 2020 Highlander Hybrid.

[@roberteckart7419]

@@mannydrives That's sad news. Now I have to look at a Honda Odyssey!

[@mannydrives]

Robert Eckart what do you think you’re loosing by going Hybrid?

[@roberteckart7419]

@@mannydrives Horsepower and V6 smoothness, 8-speed transmission, towing capability. If Toyota would put in the Hybrid V6 from the Lexus RX, I would consider it; but not a 4 banger.

[@mannydrives]

@@roberteckart7419 Towing capacity will be the same 3,500 lbs and the HP is 243 vs 295. The most impressive for any family will be the fuel economy. If the Highlander is any indication- we could see 35 mpg in a Sienna.

[@Nperez1986]

I think the rear view should just show up in the Multimedia screen...nothing really new

[@ctrygrl3]

This guy did a terrible job! For starters, he blabbed on and on for a whole 1 minute and 23 seconds before getting started with the purpose of the video. One thing about the app that he didn't mention was that the app is absolutely worthless. We quickly found out why the app has such horrendous reviews! We deleted it well before it expired since it kept kicking us out, making us have to reset the password over and over and over again. When we were able to sign in to the app, it would often freeze and kept giving us notifications that it was 'trying to connect' while attempting to lock our doors, yet nothing ever happened. The app is a very disappointing joke! For the remote start using the fob, it would have been helpful to actually tell us what buttons you pushed!! For the washing feature of the back up camera, it would have been helpful to tell us what you were actually doing in order to wash the back up camera!

[@ThamilNesan]

Toyota should think wisely about driver seat update their driver seat is not comfortable for 5 '11'' or 6 feet person specialy thigh support needed for long drive

[@nomanahmad2562]

It’s a nice suv, expect I can’t stand the fact of the wrong placement of the side view mirrors, it’s just ruins the whole car

[@Nightbird.]

Toyota Highlander Owners: Please tell me why you feel the Highlander is a better SUV than the Hyundai Palisade. I'm trying to convince a friend to choose Toyota's higher quality but I need help. Thanks!

[@ThamilNesan]

Toyota should think wisely about driver seat update their driver seat is not comfortable for 5 '11'' or 6 and over feet person specialy thigh support needed for long drive very disappointed

[@funkbro2]

I do not believe there’s any aerodynamic advantage to those rims

[@charlesbrown7439]

I want you to know,

[@michaelphillips5740]

Dude, all the features are standards and should be on a $ 45,000 SUV. Nothing special. I have a 2015 Highlander and considering an MDX

[@mct8888]

1. Third row leather doesn't match the other seats. 2. Mirrors don't auto-fold.

[@mannydrives]

Lol. Never enough is it. Thanks for the commenting.

[@mct8888]

​@@mannydrives I really like the Highlander, just wish they wouldn't cut corners like that.

[@mannydrives]

mct8888 cut corners? How often do you think the 3rd row is used?

[@mct8888]

Manny Drives Every day if you have a family. I need a third row, it’s not an every once in a while thing.

[@mannydrives]

mct8888 that is more frequent than I expected. Maybe it’s only the families I know that mainly keep the 3rd row down for greater trunk space. Thank you mct8888.

[@jeannekolb2258]

I got a gift card for car washes:)

[@savchuktaras]

Typical reviewer showing a platinum edition which majority of people won’t buy!

[@mannydrives]

Taras Savchuk that was an XLE model. It’s the model people buy and that is why I showed it.

[@DoctorFixMaster]

The fancy display's primary purpose is to upsell you to a slew of bs subscription services you don't need if you have a decent smart phone. If you want to pay a crap ton of money, you can have a bunch of redundant for fee subscriptions. That ridiculous display that is always in your face is a constant obnoxious subscription salesman you can't get rid of. If you don't opt for the subscriptions, you probably use 20% of the display's capabilities.

[@willit63]

Large display is very useful for CarPlay apps.

[@CommanderCronus]

it's a station wagon

[@syedzhussain53]

Way overpriced!!

[@mannydrives]

Syed Z Hussain have you seen it in person?

[@zawaprz]

nope. Low noise levels.. Hybrid 35mpg in the City... .. u must know nothing about prices...This noise level typically is reserved for luxury vehicles 60K+... .... what r u talking about????

[@MrROADDOG1964]

Syed Z Hussain Are you kidding me. This is a great deal for all it has.