2021 Highlander Platinum Review & Tutorial: Specs, Interior, MPG, Controls, more!

[@Toyotajeff]

Thanks everyone for watching! I hope you're a fan of Highlander and this video helps you with your research. Have a great week! Jeff

[@christopherwarsh]

Man I SOOOO wanted a Highlander!!! But for the price, I can’t swing it 😭 so alas I got a RAV4 HY

[@Ymass_p]

sorry if I didnt get it form the video, is there any optional 8 seater platimun ?

[@thatkidjoly]

@@Ymass_p no

[@ducbui7755]

9:13 what is this camera use for

[@j.a.b.r1063]

Hey Jeff I'm a new salesperson for Toyota in Lebanon PA and you've practically trained me to do my job. For that, I thank you.

[@Toyotajeff]

Hey, glad I could be of help

[@richardzettervall1543]

Hi Jeff, Thanks for posting this video. We’ve had our 2021 Platinum Highland V-6 for about one year now. We especially love the HUD, the ventilated front seats, heated steering wheel, the rear view camera, rain sensing wipers and the radar sensing cruise control with lane keeping assist. A few of these were not necessarily needed but were wanted. Now, I don’t know that we will ever own another vehicle without all these fantastic features. We Love our Highlander Platinum V-6! I forgot to mention how we love the V-6 engine. It provides plenty of power for freeway merges and of course passing slower vehicles. We are averaging a bit over 23 mpg over this year passed in mixed driving. The best mpg we have had was on a road trip south down the I-5 Freeway. Our average speed over 350 miles south was 72mph and one mountain pass up to about 5000’ elevation. We got 25.8mpg. For that type of driving and at that speed, we were extremely pleased. Rick from Oregon

[@JM-xj6hc]

It's basically a requirement at my dealership to watch Jeff's videos!

[@bigbluelou1562]

You might also want to point out how the 2nd and 3rd row seat belt buckles slide into the C/D pillar slots and have a groove to hold the buckle tongue. This is a subtle but thoughtful feature that keeps the belts out of the way when not in use. Moreover, it keeps them from rattling and knocking around. (Same thing with the overhead storage slot for the 3rd row middle shoulder belt. It's in the center ceiling of the rear cargo area.)

[@chrisgregory5101]

There were a lot of great tips in this video that I haven't seen anywhere else. Fun presentation, too!

[@douglashigginbotham7040]

Kudos again Jeff! Timing on this was perfect - just signed on a ‘21 Platinum Hybrid sight unseen during these crazy times. Awesome video… will probably ease my trek digesting the manual upon delivery. Recently, the manuals have gotten bigger than a King James Bible! Enjoy your work - keep it up!

[@carolesmith4600]

Got this exact car in July. If it made coffee, I could live in it.

[@thatkidjoly]

This is my exact car. Trim, exterior, interior, drivetrain everything

[@Amir-ie2yz]

Salaam bro. How do you like it ? I wanna get the same trim soon.

[@thatkidjoly]

@@Amir-ie2yz wa alaikum asalam. I've had it for almost a year now. It has amazing AWD. It goes through a foot of snow like nothing. It has a few luxury features which you'll enjoy like the Digital Rearview mirror and the Head up display. It's a really good looking car. I have no complaints. It doesn't get the best gas mileage but there's a hybrid version too.

[@patrickaikhomu2464]

The 4th Gen Highlander is the best and coolest mid size SUV yet

[@tanishawilliams3380]

Love it.. thanks Jeff. My hussy just got me one yesterday as a wedding gift. Love it.

[@mom2specialboyz]

I just bought a 2021 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Platinum and had trouble finding all the features. This video was very helpful, thanks so much!

[@jtjt8331]

Excellent video! I just purchased a 2023 platinum that is absolutely amazing and fast! Thank you for the tutorial, especially the one about changing the HUD display and the ability to change the brightness on the rearview camera. Excellent job.!!!

[@skylarphoenix5988]

Traded in my Cadillac XT5 Platinum for a beautiful Silver Highlander Platinum early today. After doing research on the vehicle and test driving it I was sold. I only regret is that I ever walked into a Cadillac dealership. I've owned two later model SRXs and then the XT5. The High5Highlander Platinum has superior tech and a better ride quality. I never thought I would say it, but the XT5 Platinum is a joke compared to this vehicle. My Caddie started showing its lack of quality shortly after the 33,000 mile mark and limped around until I just dropped it like a bad habit at the 40,000 mile mark. I now have a vehicle that I love and trust compared to my XT5 that turned into nothing but a pig in an evening gown. Great video kind sir.

[@amit5250]

Seat belt clips are also great for when the seats are down, keeps em neat and tidy and no rattle!

[@cheryltiffany913]

Thank You for the awesome insight! I can’t wait to pick mine up! We are waiting for our Credit Union loan to be done. It’s a hard wait! I love everything about this SUV!! Platinum is my favorite color now!!

[@martykendall6547]

Does the roof have a sunshade? On the window sticker, explain, “3 year navigation trial”? Does it stop working after 3 years?will they solve the issue of not having a tow package because of the way the trunk opens in 2022?

[@colinmcclain8477]

I love my 2020 ruby red flare Platinum. Best car I ever owned.

[@ceuser3555]

Does the start on and off hurt the engine since it is not a hybrid engine?

[@ceuser3555]

Why no LED turn signals and LED reverse light signal?

[@Glory-Days-Fishing]

Jeff, Can you help. I want to purchase a new Highlander Platinum but need a hitch put on, but am told I would lose the hands free lift gate option. I was told the sensor could be moved at the factory when ordered to accommodate a hitch. My dealer says they can't. What is the solution or the truth here? This could be a deal breaker because I have a boat I need to tow from time to time Thanks

[@robertpickren4000]

Hey Jeff, I have the same question as John about installing a Toyota Hitch on the Platinum as still maintain the Kick-to-Open feature. The Owner's Manual clearly shows that the Platinum model has a hitch configuration that relocates the Kick Sensor but the dealers seem to be in the dark on this. If anybody can get to the bottom of this mystery you can! Thanks

[@Glory-Days-Fishing]

@@robertpickren4000 Maybe he only answers the easy questions. The hitch is a deal breaker for me if I can't have the kick to open sensor moved to the side to allow for the hitch install

[@robertpickren4000]

@@Glory-Days-Fishing Hey John, for what it's worth, I have confirmed with my local Toyota dealer that the redesigned hitch parts kits for the Highlander with/Kick-Open feature is now available as a dealer install option. It is not available as a factory-install option. This kit relocates the kick sensor to the left of the hitch so that the Kick-Open feature is fully operational. The parts are massively back-ordered which is not surprising given that the Highlander is an ideal towing vehicle. It's puzzling that the Toyota Engineering/Planning team took 2 years to solve this fundamental issue.

[@Glory-Days-Fishing]

Thanks Robert for that very useful information. I will ask my dealer about this. I can’t believe he just scratches his head on this. But I have a boat I need to tow from time to time and I love the Highlander. I am getting out of a 2010 Highlander and going to buy a 2021 Or a 2022 Platinum. The hanks again for the great info

[@Peace1dy]

Luxury but not automatic folding side mirrors. Such an oversight. But Sienna has them.

[@healthywateronearth7925]

I love sound of the horn

[@TheAmywms]

I want so much of this model. Thank you for your informative and entertaining videos. I'm watching them while I wait for some highlander hybrid to be available for a test drive in Beaverton Or. Been waiting a couple week so far. . . Just to test drive!

[@snoopy13946]

Love the detail you go into. So comprehensive and very helpful. I’m considering this very car.

[@singhasr9764]

We ordered the Toyota highlander platinum

[@Toyotajeff]

That’s really cool!

[@vickigorman9429]

Just bought one thanks for the overview really helpful

[@gamingwithjaylen2708]

How to turn on the blindside mirrors

[@patrickaikhomu2464]

And this specific car has my favorite interior color

[@MG-th9sl]

The wireless charger taking up space in the console isn't for everyone. Is it removeable?

[@johnbart8454]

I heard sum idy complaining of no real arm rest aleast on the 2020 is 21 the same , this was in the platinum! Any help on this would he great !! Please

[@Abdul-nt9uk]

Hey Jeff, would you be able to request for us consumers that the 12.3 screen allow full screen navigation and CarPlay/android auto? I find it very unsafe when I am driving and there are 2-3 things happening on the screen. I’m not sure how to file a complaint about this.

[@BigBaller-he1dz]

No. Complaint denied.

[@vivisparvoli2622]

Hi Jeff, at 13:13 into the video, you mentioned "something really cool about the rear camera sprayer". But how do you turn on the sprayer?

[@aeromustang4054]

Thanks for the review. We pick our up tomorrow. On a fifty thousand door car we have to use a "stick" to hold the hood open?

[@Irishmanbikes]

Another great video Jeff. I like HUD. I would definitely use it. Also AWD.

[@rogercallahan5506]

Thanks for finally posting a review with great detail and demonstrating the seats all folded down for accurate cargo space demo. If you switch from summer to winter tires do you have to pay to reset the tire pressure warning system?

[@DennySantos23]

Jeff, is there any chance that pan panoramic roof will come down to other models in the future. For my wife she needs to have that option as a must have. Also, Hybrid model is a must for us. Thanks in advance.

[@pcimprezzive]

Does the Platinum come with a retractable cargo cover?

[@smokee10]

I don’t think so because of the third row seating. Mine doesn’t.

[@Gtaco94]

@@smokee10 it should be stored under your cargo mat (where the jack and tools are stored)

[@pedrogerena-rosario1877]

Hello, Mr. Jeff just changed my 2018 Toyota Highlander SE AWD 2018 for a Toyota Highlander Platinum AWD 2021. You talk of running boards. for this one, I will have to buy them, and got a question that's making me think, got one of those magnets that I place on my other Highlander on the back, (US ARMY). On this Highlander, I can't place it on the back, just on the side door,. Any idea why is this?

[@robertsantana6760]

I’m from Cuba but I love you video I live in Texas thank you for your videos

[@ducbui7755]

9:13 what Is that camera working can you answer me about that. Thanks sir

[@michaelduden6484]

Just bought Platinum hybrid, only have 10 miles on it. How info about signing up for all the Toyota features thru you phone?

[@dtmouaxiong]

Jaff I'm in California now but I can't get toyota highlander platinum 2021 or 2022 in pearl for ex- color and brown for in-color. How do I place a order for one?

[@arnabrumpa]

I have a question for 2022 highlander platinum hybrid, on mpg. I got my vehicle like 2 months, why there is disconnect between distance to empty km to the l/100 km, So when when I fill up my tank it says distance to empty is 648 km, and that value Dont change even if my liter /km goes from 7.0/100 km or 9.0/100km, my crv would change the the distance to empty based on 8.5/100 or when it 11/100 km. Thanks

[@swarajpalsingh]

Hey thanks for your videos . I just need to know can i get platinum with bench seat on special request . Thanks

[@cheryltiffany913]

Platinum rocks! I’m changing from a GMC Denali!

[@sobeseasandllc4747]

I never heard of all wheel drive being all that advantageous on wet roads AWD is mostly for icy snow driving

[@HenriqueRamosLimas]

Hi Jeff, thank you very much for your videos. Quick question, I notice that in my Highlander when I use the Apple car play, the Bluetooth option get disabled, is it an option that can be changed? I want to have it enabled, I though that it used to work.

[@brandonbowen1020]

Can you do a video of remote starting Toyota sienna

[@pt4242]

Where is the full size spare? And no thanks to the auto start/stop business. ☹️ Also, hate glass roof business... Is it available without? Also, surprised that with all those cameras they don't have a way to save off the video. For as much as this sucker costs they should have just built that in, too. Okay finally got to the end and saw the thing about the funky spare is there room for a full size spare?

[@pedrogerena-rosario1877]

Why if Platinum as to having all things, why doesn't have a switch to move side mirrors to side.

[@tawafhossain9256]

Hey Jeff! Really Great Video! Loved it so much! I was hoping if you a video comparing the highest trim level in a RAV4 which is Limited AWD and the highest trim level on the Nissan Rogue which is Platinum AWD because both are great but wanted help deciding which one is great

[@Toyotajeff]

That's a great topic. It's difficult to get other brands, but if I ever get them together I could do that.

[@juliehoskinson4083]

Great job. I bought one in Asheville NC.

[@wilsonrestrepo9662]

Thanks, I really enjoyed your video

[@PikMan214]

saw one of these between 2 rav4's at a local dealership. wondered why they would put a chrysler/dodge there. the new wings make it look like a dodge at first glance. how could no one catch that?

[@shpeftopolis]

Love your videos Jeff, but Turning Circle = 37.4 INCHES?? LOL THAT I would like to see.

[@Toyotajeff]

OHHHH NOOOO I can't believe I did that lol....what a dummy I am! Sorry you're right it's feet lol

[@Iren-Ileus]

Thank you so much,I learned a lot from your video, I just got one ,moon dust/black,I love it

[@fluffycatloverr]

I have a highlander Xse love ur KZbin I’m a big fan of cars

[@JustKaelah]

Do you love it?! Can’t decide between the XSE or the palisade. Wish the XSE came with a little more features!

[@fluffycatloverr]

I love it I really recommend highlander xse

[@fluffycatloverr]

My friend has a palisade it’s really good but I think xse is nice because it’s sporty has a good amount of features

[@phuongha210]

Good review. Thanks

[@hy860]

I got one! it has good appetite on gas. 21mpg wow! others are as expected.

[@stephenfiore9960]

1x(9/28/22)….1…..8:41…..done thank you excellent

[@arnabrumpa]

2022 platinum hybrid has still has fuel rank issue

[@Mina89ym]

I just bought one last week. I absolutely love it. 😁woot!woot!

[@sergiogadam31]

Great video as usual!!... thanks so much for your help!!

[@gregreed402]

Thanks very informative awesome

[@Tony-jb8ue]

Great review on this Platinum Highlander. I do really like the look of these new highlander's but just to big of a vehicle and a lot more power than what I really need and that is why I have I have stayed with my Rav4. WOW there is a lot of stuff on here. I think these are really nice but I like the look of the new XSE a little better. The one thing I don't like is Toyota really makes you pay extra for a lot of these features to have and I think that really raises the cost a lot on them. I know some other brands don't do that and a lot of these feature are more standard well at least that is what I have heard. Yes it is a really nice vehicle but to spend over $52,000 is crazy and to much money in my opinion. If I was to get one of these I would want it in the hybrid. I wish they would make the XSE model in a hybrid like the XSE is in the Rav4.

[@Djalathawayne]

50k for this vehicle is very competitive in this market.

[@jnoda757]

Love the car, but they need to add power up and down on the passenger seat, this is unacceptable

[@musamusa2961]

Yes Thank You Almighty God I will buy one for myself

[@toneboat923]

Jeff, to the mirrors auto-fold in when you lock the car such as they do in the new Venza?

[@Ryan2022]

No

[@lvl88661]

mad daddy highlander 💪😎✌️

[@amyhofrock2579]

I scored one of these recently! What's the reason the hybrid doesn't have a SNOW button? ❄️

[@edb.8388]

Doesn't need one, the AWD on the hybrid is electronic and automatically responds to conditions that require more traction. Works well in snow actually.

[@anjansingh3093]

only killer is the captains seat.

[@eddiewillers77]

Losing all of your AMSR audience with that electric guitar. Will be interesting to see how big that faction was.

[@petergazarek4238]

HIGHLANDER 🙂👍🏻

[@Toyotajeff]

Holla!!

[@daveshoemaker3959]

Toyota Jeff -- nothing personal, but please don't sing! Other than that, I enjoy your videos...

[@Toyotajeff]

Your concern is definitely noted. Hard to take the bad signing and dancing out of this guy haha. Thanks for watching!

[@TwinTurboToyota]

Xse looks the best and better price

[@belal7aji]

I love toyota rav4 TRD offroad 😑 but i don't have money 🥺😭

[@onterrioredmon5711]

I’ll take one in black with black wheels

[@ceuser3555]

No 12V charger at the back like 2nd and 3rd row unlike the Palisade Calligraphy.

[@Djalathawayne]

Palisade will be shit in 100k miles this be 30 plus thousand easy resale and just broke in

[@jacdic5378]

Now I know why your first 3 wives left you, poor singing skills!

[@Green8628]

Great vehicle. But the thing that I don't like is that it's basically a big SUV with only seating for 4. The 3rd role is crazy small not even for kids because they never stop moving let's be real. Just leaves you with the front and second role.

[@Ron90ald]

🥰🥰🥰

[@clownworld1472]

Engine auto start and stop is garbage...Future alternator, battery and engine killers

[@nickzourikian4555]

Your jokes are (very) lame. But the content describing the car is not bad.