Should You Buy A 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander? Back To Basics Toyota

[@garybaldwin1061]

Absolutely no one does under hood explanations better. Thanks.

[@916commons]

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[@nigelnazeemjohannes85]

916commons you're so lucky to have a *Toyota* *Lexus* *Master* *Technician* in your area like *Ahmed* 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@nokianx400]

I wish I was near so I can bring all my Yota's to his garage

[@RealWorldGarage]

@@nokianx400 I wish I was near so I could go to work for him……..Im a long time mechanic and could learn lots from him.

[@JV-py3lg]

@@jasonyurrrr9994amd is the car care nut

[@EsotericFleetMechanic]

he is the best!!

[@bigdog4574]

This is by far the only reviewer who is worth watching before and after buying a Toyota! Or any car for that matter!

[@asranssrg]

The person filming this video is doing an excellent job, zooming in when necessary and providing good views with camera positioning. Presenter is top notch as always!

[@tombrown7577]

So glad I purchases my 2022 Toyota Highlander Limited AWD with the 295 HP V6 while they were still available. Smooth as butter!

[@edgarmonroy4867]

You still like it?

[@jsperez240]

How’s the 8 soeed

[@oldsalt8011]

Yea, V6 down to a punky 4.

[@MarkMarcel-w2f]

I just purchased a 2024 Grand Highlander Limited Hybrid and I am very pleased. I have been driving a Honda Pilot last 6 years and 150K miles. Highlander is a very comfortable drive, lots of interior room. Very pleased.

[@bildyp]

Did your transmission fail in the pilot? Mine did at 150k 😢

[@saurabhbhalla90]

How is the cabin noise? I heard toyotas have a lot of wind and road noise

[@kylesoup]

8 months later, do you still like it?

[@1as130]

how is the power of the limited without the max for your highlander when it is loaded?

[@philipreed6028]

​@@saurabhbhalla90they do.......test drove one the other day and the noise was so loud, I thought something was wrong with the vehicle

[@seikocitizenwatches]

I love all Toyota vehicles regardless. My old 2005 Sienna still runs great at 325k miles without having to rebuild or replace anything major (engine, transmission, AC, suspension, fuel system all original). Just purchased the new generation Hybrid Sienna and couldn’t be happier. 600-650 miles range on smaller fuel tank 18 gallons Vs 21 gallons.

[@666dynomax]

Best vehicles ever made was yours awd

[@landshass2849]

My 2007 is a gas guzzler in today's standard. 19 MPG👎. But I drive it as a backup vehicle.

[@bertadelaudebri7179]

Yes, yet they are no longer affordable for the "common" or "budget-restricted" family.

[@EfficientRVer]

I hope you've replaced the timing belt on the 05, because it was still an interference engine which will be damaged when the belt breaks.

[@tomcasey9143]

Vice grip garaged

[@benbousa901]

We looked at the Palisade, Telluride, Grand Highlander, and the CX-90. After sitting in and driving all of the them, this definitely came out on the bottom. I think if we wanted to keep it for 12-15 years, then this would be the easy choice, but we only own cards for 6-8 years so I have no issues going with a Palisade that is so much more luxurious and comfortable to drive.

[@mvc2177]

That’s if it last 6-8 years 😂

[@Evan_Land]

Thanks for the in-depth review! This is the info I want before I plunk down 5 figures, and they’re fun to watch with great info that goes well beyond basic car reviews… especially for those of us that keep cars 10-20 years.

[@TwinTurboToyota]

We bought a 22 xse v6 highlander and a 22 Tundra, the highlander v6 I don’t worry about but the Tundra I do. I knew they were getting rid of the v6 so I think 22 is the best year to have in the highlander.

[@pauldt]

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[@read1kings18]

I'm so happy Toyota built this extended version of the Highlander. I don't know the price but with all the rear seats down it almost has the hauling capacity of a truck without the poor fuel mileage and at a lower cost. Eighty percent of the time I don't need a truck so this would fit me perfectly when I need to haul a bit more than my RAV4. It could be easily converted for use in car camping or placing a tent on top of the roof rails.

[@jjakkad]

This by far the best video i have seen on Grand highlander, very well done 👍

[@jackdiesel96]

My wife and I took a look at one last weekend at a dealership and we both like it. Appreciate the video, this answered some questions the salesperson couldn't.

[@Shawn-ky2tw]

Which was probably a lot. lol Most of them are technically clueless.

[@aeneas116116]

I a, amazed by how little sales people know. Wish Toyota did a direct to co Sumer sales and skip the dealer ship

[@Shawn-ky2tw]

@@aeneas116116 Me too. Most of them barely have a high school education either little interest to know the product: I would love to replace them, but unfortunately pay is crap.

[@zoecrowhurst9177]

Just found your channel this last week and I am hooked. I feel like I am talking to my uncles about what car I should drive. They way that you explain things is perfect, detailed and thorough by not so technical that I don’t know what it means to me. 💕👍

[@jaj145]

as a young in the field toyota tech, i really appreciate these in depth looks at the new vehicles. the video format does a lot more for teaching me than the online learning modules do.

[@bradhaines3142]

you might want to look into a better paying job than dealership mechanic. ive heard a lot of horror stories

[@RealWorldGarage]

A few quick comments as a mechanic and a 4th Gen Highlander owner. Turbos are hard on oil, DO NOT do the 10k mile oil changes, only very very limited conditions is that acceptable. Not particularly pleased with how they moved the direct injection on top, but it is what it is. I am vertically challenged as well, and working on anything towards the rear is much harder for us 😂. The 3rd row seats with regards to leg room is MUCH improved. This is why I love Toyota, very functional vehicles, extremely reliable. Thanks for a great video, blessing to you and yours my friend!!

[@bizmofunyuns6463]

I love my 23 xse, agree on the oil changes 100%, I wish Toyota had more accessory support for mine and led turn signals but small potatoes all things considered.

[@truthserum5310]

10k oil change intervals are NEVER acceptable on ANY ICE vehicle.

[@kenc2386]

Does the Toyota dealer even acknowledge anything besides 10k maintenance? You would have to argue with the dealer on each visit of your new car.

[@lexusguy9127]

​@@kenc2386why would a dealer argue with you when you're paying them to change the oil?

[@truthserum5310]

@@kenc2386 Toyota dealers DO NOT have your best interest at heart. They WANT your vehicle to break so you can pay them to fix it out of warranty. They WANT your vehicle to break down so they can sell you a new one. Oil and filters are cheap, new cars aren't. Change your oil and filter every 5K miles and be done with it.

[@droussel7359]

Great review and I like my Toyota hybrids, but for people considering this : I had to change the NiMH battery on my 2 Prius after some 100k to 120k km. Also, electric coolant pumps may be nice, but I had to have one changed after 160k km on my Prius C and the pump alone was 1k CAD. So quite happy this highlander has a mechanical one for the engine. Otherwise, very reliable vehicles and that's why I keep buying them.

[@HassanIsDriving]

The way you explain everything in details your channel deserves more subscribers.

[@SlyBSer]

Honestly the grand highlander was a top contender for me to purchase but there is little inventory and every Toyota dealer in my area insist on listing pricing with a $5k or more “market adjustment” over MSRP. That is the primary reason I am no longer considering it. I actually like the new honda pilot more anyways and even though inventory is also limited, most honda dealers aren’t putting stupid market adjustments on it and you can get a reasonable deal.

[@alberttheelectricianbackup7878]

Same boat here, actually found 2 pilots and agreed on a price for trailsport but now they refuse to sell to me because i wont buy the extended warranty . They know someone else will buy it so they will just wait.

[@SlyBSer]

@@alberttheelectricianbackup7878 that’s shitty! Still waiting on my TrailSport to deliver this month but the dealer has been great to work with. And my sister just bought a new HRV from them no issues. Not even pushy about the extended warranty when she said no.

[@alberttheelectricianbackup7878]

@@SlyBSer they gave in . Im here purchasing it . Actually changed my mind from red one to light bluish one they had in showroom. Finally after looking for 2 months at 3 row midsize vehicles were getting one. Wife was being very picky since its replacing her 18 wrangler . Now i get the 18 and sell my older vehicle. Good luck to you . Vehicle looks and rides great.

[@alijoon1621]

Honda kept the V6. I would have bought the Grand Highlander with a V6 over Honda Pilot all day long but with small turbo 4 cylinder that makes less horse power than V6 Camry I'm not sure about it. A dearm Grand Highlander would be a V8 one with Toyota indistructible 5.7 liter.

[@MeJonTheDon]

New pilot with hybrid performance power training would we the clear winner in my book

[@timgriffith2995]

Great review. I'll take the ground clearance of this all day over the Sienna. That's a real factor for people like me living in snow country.

[@jimsomerville3924]

Yeah, it's not much more though. 1.5" I think.

[@redrocksuperior]

Excellent -- usual thorough review by TCCN. A terrific balance of technical expertise with practical insight. His astute observation that the aluminum knuckle may cause long term issues is spot on based on my unpleasant experience as a shade tree mechanic.

[@leandiaz4817]

I love your straight forward reviews. Thanks for a great review. I actually own this 2024 Hybrid Max. There are features that even dealers don't know about. One feature is that the car reminds (with a long sound) that you left your phone inside your car. This SUV is no joke in terms of power especially when going up mountain roads - fully loaded. Hybrid Max runs on Full-Time Electronic All-Wheel Drive (AWD) which gives it an advantage compared to others. Looking forward this winter on how it performs with Nokian HAKKAPELIITTA 10SUV tires.

[@Justkevin377]

When this is new things are going to work just fine. After 4 years not so sure everything is going to be ok.

[@404TRUCKERTV]

With all that new tech in those engines, I want to see what the maintenance is like when these cars get 100k or so miles on them.

[@marcodarko6941]

Absolutely. Good question. A nearly 4600 pound, an almost full size SUV before it is loaded with passengers and their belongings. I shudder to think what adding something to tow like a small boat would do on that super sweet turbo four cylinder.. add the hot, summer heat with the a/c running too.

[@zahimiibrahim3602]

@@marcodarko6941 Agreed, small turbo engines seem to work okay in light sporty cars that are actually driven moderately 90% of the time and used for short periods of acceleration bursts and high speed so there's a lot of cooling going on. In low speed high load situations I imagine heat buildup stressing the turbo, engine internals and oil especially around the turbo bearings.

[@omieyouknowme]

You throw theses new cars away just as it's barely paid off just to go get s new one for a other monthly payment of 999$

[@404TRUCKERTV]

@@omieyouknowme 🤣😂😆👏👏👏

[@robmalcolm8042]

Yeah thats why the middle option regular hybrid from the original higblander to me is the best option

[@jorgebustamante2751]

These reviews are so detailed!!!! Amazingly done! Thank you truly from WA, USA

[@sinister184]

I agree the seats should have more room for something this big. Part of the issue is the huge center stack; it eats up all the knee room. I got into an early 2000s tundra not long ago and thought, man I miss all this open space. Now everything is like a damn cockpit.

[@daytonpyro]

you said it. same with the Lexus. not much room. big ass center stack. miss my 08 chevy lol

[@justliberty4072]

These consoles that intrude on the lateral knee room drive me nuts. I can't drive most new vehicles.

[@321thach]

Are you 8ft tall because I’ve seen a 6’5 guy did a review he sit comfortably even in the 3rd row seat

[@jamesmiller7733]

​@@321thachthanks for that. I'm also 6'5"

[@ceramicmagic4169]

Completely agree ! Just test drove Lexus Tx

[@jcpaod292]

Purchased a certified pre owned Sienna in 2017 absolutely loved it until it was totaled by driving through a flooded street! Ground clearance is now a top priority ! Sights are set on a Grand Highlander.

[@graydonblair3928]

I totally agree with you on the sienna over this. I currently own two siennas and they're just soooo much more functional than the highlander (or other SUV's). Esp the 3rd row.

[@rightlanehog3151]

I would generally agree with you but the Grand Highlander's second row folds flat very easily and that cannot be said of the Sienna.

[@persaud101]

I thought the same buying a mini van until I didn't need that much space anymore lol Grand Highlander offers reliability with space and with 8 inches of ground clearance can do some light trails... Now I regret buying the mini van... Sure the mini van offers the max space but I don't the max space... I need good enough space... Also, the Grand highlander has a wow factor in simplicity and doesn't look like a whale lol Another great and excellent pick which actually looks better and driver better than a the Grand Highlander is the new 2024 Honda Pilot..

[@robmalcolm8042]

Yeah but sienna has low clearance so that can be bad in snowy or stormy places with alot of rain. Doesn't take that into consideration.

[@howlingwolf125y]

.. I LOVE what you said about physical controls at 39:01.. I wish Toyota (and all other auto manufacturers) would just go back to physical controls and much more traditional designed dashboards..

[@grantwuerfel2373]

It is refreshing to come across an honest dealership mechanic that speaks the truth. Please add to your car reviews what the horsepower and torque is for the various options as well as the msrp if your reviewing new vehicles and the channel is PERFECT 😊

[@haroldsantos2526]

People should be aware that these engines (including the non turbo ones) should at least get an oil change every 5k miles or 6 months, but most importantly if they want their Toyota to last or planing on keeping it for a long time DO NOT FOLLOW THE DEALERS INSTRUCTIONS ON FREE MAINTENANCE and you’ll notice after buying your new Toyota and taking it for the 5k miles maintenance they won’t change the oil until the vehicle is 10k miles which is unbelievable 🤯

[@christopherdeguzman1137]

Yes, AMD mentions this to what you have said many times on his videos. You should watch his other maintenance videos, it’s Very informative. Especially the video where he replaced a motor on a Camry. I worked on cars for over 20 years and AMD is definitely on point!☺️

[@lexusguy9127]

So you tell the dealer to change it at 5k. Whats the problem?

[@JH-tg3qg]

@lexusguy9127 for 2 years when bought new the oil changes are free

[@scarboroughnorthfoodie]

I have heard some owners changing their oil at 5k miles and not resetting the maintenance and then bringing it in at “10k”

[@lexusguy9127]

@@JH-tg3qg And?

[@markwilliams6378]

I love the technical highlights. There's more to buying a car than how big the screens are or how many cupholders there are

[@imnotusingmyrealname4566]

I just wish Toyota would offer a manual on every car they offer a CVT on. It would make all those cars so much better.

[@charlynovnov]

Thank you for the good work. I bought a Lexus RX350h , you convinced me to switch to japanese cars .شكرا

[@RJT-hp8vk]

Unfortunately the Grand Highlander is made in USA. It is NOT a Japanese quality vehicle

[@coltonworkman7292]

I had to stop the video and admire that big tundra behind you she looks good brother

[@ronkemperful]

I really appreciate your reviews and this one too. Somehow I cannot get excited over another even larger SUV. Maybe I’m old fashioned, but I miss the days when people drove cars, not trucks or SUVs. And minivans were a thing for hauling people and stuff, that also fit into a compact garage or parking space. Oh, how times have changed!

[@3Faidonas3]

Come to Europe, it's physically impossible to fit such a large SUV in most places lol

[@lexusguy9127]

Large? This thing wouldn't even be considered a large car. In fact that's all it is is a car.

[@3Faidonas3]

@@lexusguy9127 yeah I remember visiting Canada and felt like I was in the land of giants with all these hunungous trucks everywhere xD

[@dorrito]

That's because they stuffed their kids in the back with no seat belts! 😂

[@tomdrummy4984]

Sounds like you should write the commercial for this. “Everything you need and nothing you don’t” 😊

[@Gumshoe88]

Very informative video. Thank you sir. My wife and I are thinking about getting her a Grand Highlander, her mother has a Highlander and her sister has a regular Highlander as well and they both love them. I have a 23 limited Taco and love it. We are Toyota family and this hybrid really seems like it’s the real thing for her local driving.

[@emo65170.]

I believe I heard Munro mention that one reason that front aluminum knuckles are prevelant, besides weight savings, is that aluminum breaks away in a collision in a way that steel doesn't.

[@traktion9]

Thank you the only guy out there giving us the technical details that matter, great stuff explained very clearly.

[@mironkorzalko7761]

I stopped working on my cars on the early 90s. I got bigger, engine compartments got smaller, and troubleshooting got complicated for a driveway mechanic. These days I watch your reviews to find a car that's not going to require crazy labor hours for simple repairs. A valve cover gasket replacement shouldn't involve pulling injectors.

[@nanadog01]

Thank you for the thorough video! Regarding hybrid engines, is there any concern of no/minimal opportunity for the (gas) engine to "warm up" ? Conceivably you could drive a hybrid for 30 minutes in town, then hop on the freeway and do 70. Did the engine just go from sleeping to sprinting??

[@golferpro1241]

I have a 2021 Highlander Platinum AWD V6. It’s a beautiful car, no glitches or wind noise. I would take a beating getting into the Grand Highlander as they give you terrible trade in value 3 years later. I think those engines in the Grand Highlander are too small and untested.. keeping my ‘21 although the extra room in the Grand is tempting. Great review!

[@foxlake6750]

I agree, I bought a 2021 platinum with the V6, I figured the turbos were coming. We looked at the 2021 Hybrid as well, but the lower tow capacity was a deal breaker.

[@robmalcolm8042]

Yeah that's the only thing about hybrids but the full gas aren't going to be any better with resale value since I trust the hybrid without a turbo which is the grand highlander without hybrid max its the same engine as the highlander hybrid. The gas with a turbo is going to have to much pressure in the engine.

[@imkindofabigdeal4308]

Always been a fan of mini-vans. Most efficient package for hauling people and stuff. My better half is not having it. The Grand Highlander looks like a great alternative...agree. The hybrid max system seems to perform very well and it's Toyota so should be reliable.

[@alexc1287]

Love your car reviews. It's great how you cover the mechanical aspects, exterior styling, interior, and your opinions how the car's reliability down the road. I always watch your videos first!

[@crvilca1]

Thanks for mentioning the real estate between head and rear. Something I think of all the time. Well done sir !

[@stratfanstl]

Your point about the essentially missing rear bumper is disturbing. No wonder insurance rates are skyrocketing. Despite all the fixation on crash testing for passenger safety, car makers and the government are completely abandoning the less dramatic but practical concerns about ownership cost from fender benders, etc. You did point out that at least in the front, they kept the sensor gear mounted high up behind the Toyota logo where it was less likely to be hit in a front bump. Of course, it could be embedded as part of a much larger assembly that can only be replaced en masse so that might be a wash as well.

[@titomartinez7185]

For me this is a youtube #1 TRUE GUY REVIEWER. Go straight to the point, how engine, transmission, suspension work and dont work. Reability, Design and buid. I dont care about plastic and touchscreen reviewer!!!!

[@MartinStockel-k6f]

An extremely interesting video on the 2024 Toyota Grand Highland. As I have mentioned to you before your technical knowledge of every single part of these vehicles is just amazing and very clear and easy to understand. I still think you need to write a series of school textbooks on vehicles in general. Please give some thought to that idea. Looking forward to the next video.

[@raykupal]

I saw this while picking up my new corolla hybrid.... I WANT ONE!!!!🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩

[@cx650panther]

As a tire technician, I hate wheel bolts or lugstuds, as we call them. Most European vehicles and some Chrysler vehicles have them. They are a major pain to deal with when changing tires or rotating tires. If one is missing we can't replace them. If the threads inside the rotor are messed up, you have to replace the whole rotor, not just one stud.

[@petayV8]

The gold brings back memories of my 2000 Lexus IS200!

[@lynnlevan9101]

I have driven one of these and got it up to a good speed and applied the breaks as if to avoid a rear ender…and it did not stop the vehicle. I felt as if the breaks were not built for this considerably heavier grand highlander. I did not like that feeling. Refused to purchase it.

[@consaka1]

The brakes, not breaks, may not have been broken in yet. I'd have test driven another before condemning it on that point.

[@azizkizbayev439]

@@consaka1do you really think when this car is fully loaded it can safely stop with standard brakes with dual piston and single piston in the back from highlander? Highlander is lighter which makes sense but this should used brakes from land cruisier 300 /Tundra. Take your family and load up the trunk and stop i will see how you be defending this car

[@joren7851]

💯 agree with you siena is family. practical.If you dont like a van type u want looks this is the best one you get the grand highlander .

[@jacobjee8187]

4 Cylinder in that large vehicle as a family hauler? May have a turbo but only time will tell how load and strain will take its toll on that engine.

[@golferpro1241]

Yeah. No thanks

[@robmalcolm8042]

Yeah that's why the regular hybrid is a better option no turbo in it and the hybrid will power it as well as a v6

[@everydayfun9531]

Yeah I'd rather get a naturally aspirated engine at that point then...

[@LourdVicious]

Yeah, no. That’s why you’re buying a Toyota. You’ll never worry about it.

[@halfisher3598]

I think the 2nd and 3rd row vents are on the headliner is because the airbag is on the pillars.

[@timmy4price]

Great video! Just one disagreement concerning your conclusion that the Sienna is more sensible than Grand Highland aside from the Hybrid Max. Having test driven one of these, the Grand Highlander is much more comfortable and roomy than the Sienna and has better a better tech package. For someone who is taller, the Grand Highlander will be considerably more comfortable than the Sienna, especially for longer trips. Just figured I’d offer that different perspective. 😊

[@nwsvndr]

More comfortable and roomy? That's not what all the reviews are saying. Are you talking about the driver seat specifically? For 2nd and 3rd row seats the advantage goes to the Sienna for sure. What is different about the driver seat on the GH? I'm 6'4" and would like to know. Thanks!

[@timmy4price]

Yes, for the driver’s seat. My apologies for not being more clear. You are correct that the passenger section in the Sienna is larger and more spacious. At 6’3”, I found the GH driver’s seat to be wider and more comfortable than the Sienna. Also recently learned the Sienna’s hybrid battery sits below the front seats which moves the driver seat a bit higher than older generations. I didn’t measure but I believe you can move the GH seat lower which provides more headroom for those with longer torsos. Personally, I also felt the steering wheel position to be more comfortable and than the Sienna but I realize that’s a personal preference. Hope this perspective helps!

[@nwsvndr]

Yes thanks!@@timmy4price

[@inquisitor4635]

Sienna with Hybrid Max, fold flat and removable rear and middle seats, and a 4 inch lift.

[@sunnyta619]

When he says “but….yeah” you know what’s up

[@bonzer2u]

I have heard a-lot of complaints regarding the flimsy hood. Many owners find that the rear of the hood towards the windshield vibrates and flutters at highway speeds causing a significant distraction while driving. Dealer’s response is the hood is aluminum and this is normal. Folks have adjusted the front under-hood frame bumpers up but it does not resolve the issue. Has Toyota ever heard of stringers? A couple of metal strips in this case likely glued to the bottom of the hood to stiffen the unstable area. Used all over in an airplane albeit usually riveted for installation. Count me out until this issue and other tin canning body panels are properly reinforced.

[@BigOsTaco]

Man 1 day video and tons of comments!!! Way to grow the channel!!! 👍

[@Crazyuncle1]

I love that wonderful V6 and 8 speed transmission in my wife’s Sienna. Lots of power and naturally aspirated. Old school is in someways the best. I can’t get excited about Toyota’s new engine options.

[@Kirrichan]

Thank you so much for such an in-depth review! I have been stalking this vehicle since January and really enjoy your insight from a mechanic’s perspective! I have a 2018 4Runner that I absolutely love and am terrified to get rid of but I need more space for my family, so a review like this really helps me determine if I keep my 4Runner or have found a good replacement better suited to my family’s needs!

[@joshuawalsh227]

Excellent excellent videos and I really enjoy watching/listening to your content. Your extensive knowledge is refreshing while looking at a car review, and your methodology is wonderful. Thank's so much!

[@andreylosetskiy5217]

my opionion 2.4 liter turbo is not going live long live because people in CA do not take care of the car, they change the oil 10-15 miles, V6 engine was way better and still running in most of the highlanders, will see in 10-15 years how this engine will behave..

[@SpiderMan-qh6vz]

Thank you for the detailed review! I still have a 2016 V6 Sienna XLE (bought new) , but just ordered the new grand HighlanderXLE 2.4 for our family of 6. The kids feel they have outgrown the Sienna. We still hope to do short family trips around the Northeast region and Canada. Within 5 years I’ll get rid of both once the kids are out of college and buy something fun. If you don’t have a family why even compare this type of car to a sports car. If you find this car boring then just move along.

[@RJT-hp8vk]

Hint. Do NOT listen to your kids.

[@obsadenynick]

Just the other day I went to my dealer to willingly change first oil after 3k km in my new Corolla 2.0 hybrid. 3 (in word "three") technics at the desk looked at me in shock what the heck and why I want to do that, that the engine doesnt need it and who I got that idea from :D

[@jagannathanraman5386]

I bought a brand new GrandHighlander. I just drove it 40 miles, and it’s already in the shop for repair. AMD was spot on about the Infotainment system - it broke down. I hope they can fix it.

[@someguy-somehow]

The two hinges on the rear door is great, our Sienna has one and the door has twisted before on that single powered hinge and required a ton of money and time to fix. Also SPARE TIRE! yes! Run flats are terrible.

[@cell8290]

How is this Grand Highlander non hybrid compared to the new Honda pilot? In terms of long term reliability and ease of maintenance etc?

[@elnuevemendez]

This is my biggest factor in which I will purchase. I need a reliable motor that will last 250k miles with little issues

[@andymutuc5239]

Great video! Regarding about Comparing to Sienna. I don’t think it will be an issue. People will mostly prefer the SUV look over van look.

[@10oreosYT]

TY confirmed my concern about that 4 cyl turbo alone being underpowered AND justifying hybridMAX. Cannot wait for your review on the TX. Can you sneak in the PHEV TX? 😂

[@elnuevemendez]

So this is not a great motor for the size? I'm about to purchase a new vehicle and I am not sure between grand highlander, acura mdx, Honda pilot or pallasade

[@CalvinHikes]

This thing could literally eat the sales from the minivan the regular Highlander or the sequoia. It is The Sweet Spot.

[@varghesejoel]

Been waiting a long time for this video! You definitely did it justice. I now xant wait until you get a hold of the TX 550h+. The combination of the 2gr with a bigger battery pack with 400+ hp just seems perfect

[@vuwildcat0763]

I'm eyeing that but not sure I could handle a $75k+ price tag. A Highlander Prime would be a much more mainstream (and affordable) option

[@abielgarcia4518]

Im also waiting on the TX550h+. It should be a much better vehicle all together since it will have a naturally aspirated V6 engine. No need to worry about the turbo. The only concern will be the tag price for it.

[@Marshal_Dunnik]

Guiding a friend on this purchase, so I'm pleased to see a "nuts" level of attention from The Car Care Nut

[@Suction_]

I have a regular highlander with the T24. They did not tune the non-hybrid 2.4 turbo correctly. It is far to agressive on the tune to run 87 without pulling timing in the heat or with the AC on. It will surge and buck at medium load under 2200rpm. There is a very noticeable hesitation on take off. 91+ fixes all these issues.

[@robmalcolm8042]

Glad I got grand highlander hybrid and not hybrid max since regular grand hybrid doesn't have a turbo on the engine. Hybrid max has too much going on, a turbo plus hybrid is too much on the engine even with hybrid together.

[@Suction_]

@@robmalcolm8042the max is the only way to go on the GH. The normal powertrain is 2nd, but the standard hybrid is a complete dog. 240hp and sub 200lb/ft is not enough to move that around. The formentioned issue was resolved by toyota finally and it runs great now, but HMax was never affected

[@robmalcolm8042]

@@Suction_ maybe so I'll see for myself when we get it but the Max has a turbo plus hybrid it has too much going on even if the base hybrid is slower the power train is more durable than regular gas turbo or hybrid max. The regular hybrid is the same power train from the regular highlander

[@Suction_]

@@robmalcolm8042 I know where you're coming from. But what I will never understand is why people forget who we're talking about. It's Toyota. Their entire montra is about longevity. Everyone saying it's going to be junk truely doesn't understand the lengths they went through to get it as robust as possible. They're spending well over a million an hour on R&D and settled on just a few different powertrains that they put in everything. You want to tell me this would be junk in a ford or GM? Sure I'd believe you. But Toyota? The last bad powertrain they really made was the 2az and the first year run of the 3.4TT, which both have identifiable problems. The t24 in this is based on the a25 which is in everything - last I saw they've made close to 3 million of those world wide.

[@robmalcolm8042]

@Suction_ yea of course they still have the least likely chance of it being that bad but in the long term I doubt any turbo will last a super long time. It'll probably just last longer than everyone else's version of that.

[@Rikankub]

I am a huge fan of your videos--and I don't even drive! That said, I have a small suggestion: at 33:11 you use the word "thrills". I think the more accurate word is "frills," as in "no gimmicks, no frills." Keep up the great work!

[@jsfbay1]

Thanks for the review - I really like this vehicle. I do agree that the seats look narrow. Also, it didn't look like you had a ton of extra legroom, and I'm 6' 1" and when I set the driver seat for me, my knees were hitting the driver seat. So I got back in and readjusted the driver's seat a bit closer than I'd like, and now I had maybe 2" of legroom left. I wish the 2nd row seat could slide further back because we will only occasionally use the 3rd row.

[@happymango11]

What a great straight to the point knowledgeable review unlike most others on KZbin. Thank sir!

[@RGF1749]

Always enjoy your vehicle reviews. We get more insight than other reviewers give us. 👍🏼I would be interested in a Mercedes Benz GLE 450 review from you.

[@jdub976]

Non hybrid non electric. Thank you Toyota for keeping it simple and reliable. This is why I always keep 1 Toyota in the garage at all times. Great review as well thank you. Love the channel.

[@JesusisLOVEJohn-]

Toyota hybrids are super reliable too. Between 250,000 and 300,000 miles they will last. If you replace the battery with an oem one you might be able to get it to last twice that. But it cost like $5000 for battery and labor. And if you live in a cold climate where they salt the roads, the frame might be the first thing that goes before even the battery.

[@ozarkliving7263]

Had a 2019 Highlander Hybrid Limited Platinum and loved it. Traded it for a 2021 Sequoia Platinum in order to tow our Airstream

[@user-zd8lc2ns3z]

Thanks for this video, i have the gas highlander....think, I will keep it. Nice SUV, for sure. I own a '23 Rav4 Limited Hybrid and I find the console screen too high and too busy. Dealing with this screen is worse than trying to dial a phone number going down the streets. It is not safe, having to operate these consoles. Like to remove lot of the stuff on my console, I do not use. Now, map cost and on my van they did not.

[@marcodarko6941]

Those giant, high up on the dash screens are a such nightmare! Major distractions.

[@AM1381.5]

First, I think the Toyota officials should and would be very happy to watch your informative videos. I was looking for a family car and was thinking of Sienna or the regular Highlander hybrid XLE trim. I watched your other video on the Sienna and now have a more clear view of which path I am taking. Thank you for providing such original reviews. You are the king of the mechanics!

[@juantomas3630]

Good review ! I have a 2012 highlander and love it !

[@johnlocke3481]

You say it doesn’t have a “wow” factor, and is more like a kitchen appliance, but I just went and looked at all the 3 row suvs on the market, This one had more presence than mazda, VW, kia/hyundai, Honda and the rest.

[@derfandme]

I have a 2015 Toyota Highlander with the 3.5l engine and the 6 speed auto transmission. That was the best engine/transmission combination. Toyota should have kept them, very strong and reliable. I have 180000km/112000miles it runs like new. I will drive this car for the next 30 years I don't like all the new hybrid systems and CVTs. Especially since I retired recently and I'm only driving 5000 km/3000miles per year so all that extra hybrid expense doesn't make sense for me. EVs are not there yet.

[@marcodarko6941]

Absolutely yes. Thank you.. I totally agree. In the same boat as you.

[@kennethabarnhart]

I have a 2013 Highlander. It has 104,000. I am 75-years old. I am not sure whether the Highlander or I will go first. I will not buy anything to replace it, unless it becomes unreliable.

[@marcodarko6941]

I am sure its a champ. I see a lot of those still on the road in great shape.. even first and second generations sometimes that appear to be holding up quite well.@@kennethabarnhart I have a 2016 Limited and looked at the 2023 model last spring.. just out of curiousity as I am very satisfied with what I have. It felt so thin and flimsy, chintzy then add in a four cylinder.. no thank you. I will pass.

[@Justacogg]

If the MPG is roughly equal, then why was the V-6 Cancelled? My V-6 does an average of 22MPG and has a known fantastic reliability, track record. Why fix what isn’t broken????

[@ncvman]

Govt bs makes them get rid of the 6

[@andresamson8859]

I have a sienna, my complaint is not the power, it’s the suspension that should be air suspension. No none-adjustable is acceptable on a vehicule that can have 1 passager in the morning and 7 with luggage in the afternoon. My father had an air suspension on a Chevrolet Venture back in 1997….

[@rightlanehog3151]

AMD, If I was buying a Grand RAV4 Highlander Thing as you call it, 24:05 the regular, 34 mpg Hybrid would be my choice . 🤩🤩

[@marcodarko6941]

Grand Highlander.. nothing to do with the Rav4.

[@chibbyylol]

Think his joke is it looks like a super sized rav4 lol

[@rightlanehog3151]

@@chibbyylol It was AMD's joke in the middle of the video.

[@dorrito]

Sienna's are great, but this car adds a bit more safety to the rear, and a high view point + your point about the power.

[@heritagefamilydental]

A lunchbreak and a new care care nut video! Pure Bliss!

[@Shamano37]

You're the only person I've seen even mention the AC vents in the 3rd row! I haven't seen that on any other similar vehicles, and I'm looking at a 3 row SUV cause I'm not interested in a minivan, so this grand highlander is on the top of my list

[@erichboese7209]

Check out the Hyundai Palisade….same 2nd and 3rd row overhead vents…not to mention a much more plush interior….including 2nd row heated and cooled seats, and even 3rd row heated seats.

[@dt5656]

Been waiting for this video! I got my xle hybrid 2 weeks ago and so far love it. I chose this model because it doesn’t have turbo and uses the same engine in highlanders for years. I was concerned about buying 1st model but having used the same engine and not turbo really helped assuage those concerns. Additionally, I actually canceled my order for the 2023 highlander for this gh because 1. Third row is usable for people and car camping! 2. No cablegate concerns as the cords are covered underneath while the orange cords under regular highlander is totally exposed. 3. This xle hybrid has great mpg: I am getting 38-40 with both city and highway Probably is not as strong as v6 my 2012 sienna with 225k but we will see. Still getting used to parking it having driven rav4 everyday….glad I have habit of parking where I get most exercise ;)

[@robmalcolm8042]

Yeah got a limited grand highlander regular hybrid. Its the only one of the 3 without turbo, the gas and hybrid max got turbos.

[@dt5656]

@@robmalcolm8042 yeh. Biggest surprise is it uses certain type of expensive oil so makes 5k mile oil changes pricey

[@robmalcolm8042]

@dt5656 really I heard someone using regular synthetic

[@dt5656]

@@robmalcolm8042 I took to dealership and cost 170 for oil change. He explained it is really thin oil ….

[@dt5656]

@@robmalcolm8042 they point out the oil type in this video kzbin.info/www/bejne/mmXHpYCAnbKod7csi=XkvCX_75tyHpKu-Q

[@robintxn]

This is what I call a car review! thank you sir

[@hrantvarozian]

What octane fuel would you recommend for the Grand Highlander? I'm more concerned with fuel economy and long term performance of the car. Is it worth putting 89 or 91? Or can I just stick with 87?

[@PanhandleAudits]

Car is tuned for 87. You can use 93 but you’re just wasting your money

[@mattlimberg5763]

AMD, you are forgetting towing and a non hybrid model on advantages over the Sienna. I consider the hybrid an advantage, but many do not (their loss), but this is rating to tow 5000 lb vs 3500 for the Sienna, and for some, that little extra capacity is needed for a camper.

[@jh9992]

I want to love this car but I'm sold on the powerplant just yet. I have a 2019 Highlander Limited with the V6 and it just a solid engine. It's not a monster but you know if well maintained, it will last forever.

[@tayyabir5873]

I have to leave a good comment for the effort you did explain everything.

[@hrantvarozian]

I think the brake light feature on the screen is for the auto parking brake. It will automatically disengage when you press the gas again and then reengage when you stop. So seeing the red on the screen is reassuring and reminding you the brakes are applied.

[@rthurrabayev6971]

The best Highlander it is 2019 Models. I have XLE V 6 Limited Edition Only 12000 miles. I’m so happy with this car.

[@George-on3zm]

Honestly, the biggest thing I took out of this would be do not get one overall.