2023 Highlander XLE vs Limited: Who Wins This Battle + What's New?

[@Toyotajeff]

Is your pick Highlander XLE or Limited and why? What trim is the best value for you? Thanks for watching & Subscribing - you each individually are the best! Jeff

[@rightlanehog3151]

Jeff, I am waiting for the LE option to be added to the discussion.

[@yogydiaz]

Hello jeff, Is the limited has factory remote start ?

[@toronado455]

@@rightlanehog3151 I'm waiting for L trim level to be added to the discussion. 😉

[@jorgesandoval6864]

Hey Jeff, you forgot to mention that the Limited comes with the Torque Vectoring All Wheel Drive if you choose the AWD option, while the XLE doesn’t. If you choose the XLE AWD option, you do NOT get the Torque Vectoring AWD system, you get the older more basic Torque Control AWD. Thus far for 2023 models only the Platinum, Limited and XSE will come with Torque Vectoring AWD.

[@Toyotajeff]

@@jorgesandoval6864 that’s awesome you pointed that out. I should have!! Have a great week

[@travisnishimoto7439]

I have a 2023 limited trim, I love it , plenty of power , very fuel efficient and very comfortable . I’m very pleased .

[@EhanShaikMohammed]

Thanks to you we were confused to buy a raw4 xle 2024 or the highlander xle 2024 and we bought a highlander xle 2024 awd hybrid

[@markplease]

We went XLE for the 400 pound weight savings, increased tire sidewall with smaller wheels, lighter load on the motor, bench seat for an extra person in the second row, less mechanics so reduced risk of additional mechanical failures, and cheaper.

[@duncanmakau2352]

Thank you for this review. Its very informative.

[@panzer_TZ]

XLE is a very nice car and by far the best value, but I put a deposit on the Limited AWD because I want the cooled seats for Texas summers, I want the coolness of the fully digital cluster(keeping it 100% honest) and I need the power folding mirrors since my new house has those stupid dual 8' wide garage doors instead of one big door.

[@yogydiaz]

I was thinking on putting a deposit on a limited AWD and hybrid. @ezekiel1hen how much is the minimum deposit and the estimate time arrival the delivery?

[@panzer_TZ]

@@yogydiaz They say it's a "$1000 deposit", but they don't actually charge your card, they just put your contact and card info on a form. Every decent dealership operates the same way, in my experience. My Limited AWD(Wind Chill Pearl, Graphite Interior) is scheduled to come in on the week of December 5. Salesman said any other colors were a 2-3 month wait, and hybrids are a 3-4 month wait.

[@yogydiaz]

@@panzer_TZ thanks for the information, I talk to a salesman he said the dealership are doing msrp+$1200 dealer add on. Did you also had a dealer upcharge?

[@panzer_TZ]

@@yogydiaz Mine is through Family Toyota of Arlington and they want a $1200 add-on. Unfortunately that’s probably the best you’re going to get without traveling/waiting even longer. Another dealer I talked to wanted $3000 for a forced extended warranty package and $500 for nitrogen.

[@yogydiaz]

@@panzer_TZ yes sir, I have talk to Family toyota before most likely I will order through them. I walk in to Toyota of Richardson and they had few Highlanders non AWD/hybrid the lot and there mark up was 6k

[@ushabiswa6402]

I think XLe is better because he has 8 seats I just like it😊

[@billl1715]

Between the XLE and Limited, there's no comparison. The Limited trim wins hands down. However, I would pick neither; I would go with the Platinum, which is better comparison for the Limited.

[@Okikor1]

Is Toyota producing more hybrid highlanders now? Is the parts shortage issue showing signs of life?

[@toronado455]

There are zero available in Southern California unless you want to pay like 10k over sticker.

[@DronemanJoeRc]

Hey Jeff thanks for the review I was down getting a oil change for my 2021 XLE and the dealer was showing me the new features for the 2023 Limited. He advised me to wait a few months before I trade bc of some possible better deals around Presidents day and now I have 1.9% Toyota FI but they dont offer that now so he wants me to wait. I Love the new Limited 2023 but Im getting mine in blue with the tan interior so its going to be sweet!! I forgot Im getting mine with the rear bench seat which I prefer👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@LiquidSm0ke]

Jeff can we have. A nighttime review of projector headlights vs the other headlights

[@cozmageorge793]

Jeff i really appreciate ur awesome reviews. Ur charnel is by far the best and my favorite on KZbin. I’m going to buy my first car next month. I have a wife and two kids which suv or crossover will recommend to me for 2022? I’ve eying the Acura RDX, Hyundai Santa Fe calligraphy, Mazda CX-5 or CX9, and the Toyota RAV4 or the Highlander? I need a crossover that is safer and not boring to drive and more comfortable, pls reply

[@Toyotajeff]

Oh gosh those are all good choices in different ways. I like Acura styling and handling. Love the Highlander versatility and smooth ride. Let me know what you end up picking. Try to test them out if you can find them :)

[@toronado455]

If you want not boring go Mazda.

[@the-walking-lick5514]

Definitely the highlander, will be the most reliable and best all around

[@ruthwest1459]

The Highlander has so much room. I love mine. Got the Premium.

[@adrianachavez9864]

My Xle has the 12 inch screen. I thought that was standard on all new 2023 xle?

[@demiroz4022]

Super demo Jeff :). Thank you.

[@winstondeocampo699]

I wish they would show the Grand Highlander soon. That third row is just a dealbreaker. Appreciate your reviews Jeff.

[@helainefossier]

Are either of these remote start?

[@ruthwest1459]

Yes.

[@24_Rav4]

Is it me or can I not hear some of the parts and it’s glitching 😂😊😮😑

[@Scahla]

Unpopular opinion, i would like to see the Gen6 4runner come with a similar engine with turbo hybrid. As well as some of those dash features. the rest of the 4runner doesnt need power seats or lift gate.

[@Ninety9924]

I do not want 21 in wheel, can I get the Limited w/ standard 19 in wheel? To me 21 in wheel is for the look only and it can make the ride harsher and the tires easier to be damaged by pot holes and such.

[@mwashington728]

That was a fun and informative review

[@TwinTurboToyota]

These are slower than the v6. Motor trend has tested them and the mpg in the real world isn’t better.

[@Brisco_County_Jr]

That's crazy. Small turbo in a vehicle this size isn't a good idea for reliability. That small engine working overtime to push that Highlander along. What a bad idea. Didn't even make a big impact on mpg. V6 will outlast a turbo 4 probably 3 fold.

[@toronado455]

CAFE *forced* Toyota to switch to 4cyl. Hopefully they will all be hybrid soon anyway like Sienna and Venza.

[@Brisco_County_Jr]

@@toronado455 Cafe standards are MPG based. So 21/29 fir the v6 and 22/29 for the turbo 4. Uhhh, doesn't add up.

[@toronado455]

@@Brisco_County_Jr i mean EPA emissions regulations. It's all about emissions. From the EPA standpoint, fuel economy is seen as a side benefit to improving emissions. It's not really the goal to save fuel, the goal is to reduce emissions. Burning less fuel is one way to get there, hence CAFE. Another way to get there is to make engines that pollute less. That's what Toyota has done here.

[@smrtguy77777]

@@Brisco_County_Jr It’s all about meeting emissions requirements. Toyota even said the mpg was similar but the benefit was in the significantly reduced emissions.

[@obianthony9338]

hi jeff please i was wondering if there is a limited platinum trim level for the 2023 highlander please let me know

[@obianthony9338]

and also the rear captains chair do not have heated captains chair why unlike the 2014-2021 limited and limited edition trims why?

[@Desert-Fox95]

Hi Jeff, awesome video as always 😀. Can we see review for the 2023 highlander platinum.

[@ac5937]

I’m waiting on your 2023 venza comparison reviews.. Excellent and informative channel..

[@Twisted_Individual]

Can someone tell me why Hybrid is not popular in US, we don even have gas model in EU here. XLE also.

[@ryansmith5580]

I'm not sure exactly but we are about to get our hybrid. Might be because Americans don't trust what they don't know. We are willing to take a small risk. Being a heavy rig powered by smaller engine with batteries helping. That there is a turnoff for most Americans

[@donnawilkins6560]

Disappointed that I apparently don’t have a heated steering wheel in my XLE AWE Highlander…

[@Ninety9924]

We can get the bench seat in the Limited trim?

[@magnoliap5824]

Yes.

[@HULK515]

Toyota makes fantastic but V6 engine is much better less wear on engine not a good buy. I’d go Honda Pilot V 6 285 horsepower and tons of space no doubt.

[@Faithlovewax]

I think the xle should have front sensors too…

[@fastexpresspizza5521]

can u compare LE VS XLE 2023 thank you

[@cheloi1805kami]

Dad of the year right here.

[@FB-111A]

Can you order with a 6

[@charlesjackson1700]

No .

[@chuckolu4394]

XLE for me. I just purchased one

[@evoemperor3776]

Turbocharged engines tend to be overbuilt like a diesel engine the only unreliable part here probably is the turbocharger.

[@kenrobison9528]

Don't try to sing.

[@johnohs341]

Audio for this video was very bad.

[@TheBullshit2011]

Need my v6

[@Toyotajeff]

Maybe get a year old one?

[@TheBullshit2011]

@@Toyotajeff .. I got a 2021 and your videos helped me..

[@johnsmith-sg9wy]

Is this guy a sales man?

[@Hellocali1]

I don’t like 20 inch wheels, probably a lot more bumpier

[@arthur719]

Whoever at Toyota decided to put volume knob on the 2023's Highlander Plat and Limited to the passenger side should be fired. No............ the steering wheels buttons are not the same!

[@SirRommy]

I noticed that and was thinking the same thing. I often wonder where in the hell these engineer's brains are when it comes time to design interiors. I have a 2015 Highlander and its cargo lighting is such a pathetic joke it almost seems like they forgot to add lighting until the last second so they threw some cheap crap light bulb on one side buy the floor! It's a SUV: where the "utiltiy" in THAT lighting?

[@mikej238]

and you can't get either one.....ever..vaporware

[@guillermoguzman5918]

Limited is the way

[@chadnature81]

I don’t prefer one of them it’s so ugly from the outside to the inside I mean everything ugly 😂. $50k for 2.5 with turbo you kidding me I rather get Lexus.

[@TheKingOfInappropriateComments]

And what size engine do you think the Lexus is gonna have? They're putting 4 bangers in everything now even full size Silverado pickup trucks.

[@chadnature81]

@@TheKingOfInappropriateComments Will some Lexus still have a v6 and v6 turbo. I know for sure small Lexus suv is all 4 banger now. I still can get Lexus IS350 v6 about $50k.

[@TheKingOfInappropriateComments]

@@chadnature81 yes but they are completely different classes of vehicles. Apples to oranges. The IS is a sedan and it hasn't been updated yet. I know someone who is in the market for a Mercedes e class. His prior car had a V6 and now they mostly have 4 cylinder engines with an available v6 if you want to wait and pay for it

[@applianceman6009]

No V6, no deal. Buy the Honda Pilot! They upgraded their V6!

[@angelmichael8907]

LE looks better

[@timlu697]

For the prices buy lexus or Mercedes better

[@garystafford3354]

Your audio cut out at the beginning if tour video. Nice vehicles tho.

[@Toyotajeff]

Oh dang it really?

[@Toyotajeff]

Any idea at what time

[@TheBearsEmoji]

You're silly

[@miket929]

Don’t sing silly

[@benharrison1069]

Both cars are overpriced, and you are overcaffinated.