WORTH THE UPGRADE?? | 2020 Toyota Highlander vs. 2019 Toyota Highlander: Comparison

[@idahofisherman100]

I bought the 2019 Highlander hybrid platinum. The slated chrome grill is more stylish. The quick open rear window is nice. We are very happy we bought this Toyota.

[@vipergts109]

Brian Jimenez what kind of deal did you get for that 2019?

[@idahofisherman100]

@@vipergts109 $44,300 was the agreed price. The dealership didn't have the vehicle we wanted. So they offered a compensation for waiting a extra day. This was a good business opportunity for both parties. I live about 5 blocks away from a Toyota dealership. My family was out for a drive and we stopped at another Toyota dealership about 30 miles away. That dealership was very motivated to make a deal. The original price was $44,800. We were offered $1000 off that price for buying a different color, grey outside and black interior. We where leaning to the white exterior and grey interior for a $500 discount. In September Toyota had incentives and the hybrid model was a great deal. Check with the dealer for offers that change often.

[@idahofisherman100]

The dealership will offer or pressure you to buy extended warranties, under coating, protection coating on paint, plastic and windshield. These options could tack on thousands to the final price. We choose the under coating and the warranty salesman and I negotiated a lower price on the extended warranty.

[@randomrazr]

@@idahofisherman100 so he got ripped?

[@byfrancisngo5237]

I like the Highlander 2019.

[@EliasRoy]

2020

[@lonewolf2086]

2020 has ugly wheels

[@iishyxvietxboyii]

We have the 18’. Exterior 18 looks better but interior goes to 20’.

[@pedrokritselis8802]

Highlander 2019 looks SO much better

[@andrizeefoshizee]

Yeah, I agree.

[@pauls8620]

Is yall blind 😂

[@96radster]

This is the best way to compare cars simultaneously shown. Thank you.

[@deuris2673]

The 2019 desing looks way better

[@cozz360]

The 20 grille is like a throwback to the 2014-16.

[@deadchannel8120]

It does

[@GregorioCeballos25]

I thought the same when I saw it in person.

[@kerridillon3120]

I ordered the XLE FWD which is the sweet spot for 2020 Highlander. The L was waaay too basic for me. Still waiting for our West Coast Toyota dealers to get their inventory in!! Thanks for the good review. I wrestled with this decision: buy 2019 & save $$$/buy the updated version. But ultimately the 2020 won out! Too many updates in design & technology to ignore, especially as a realtor with clients. I need to plug my Android phone on the screen, which you can't do with 2019 model.... Plus the new platform gives the car2 more cubic feet of storage in the cargo area. Perfect for my open house signs/ office in the "trunk." The more luxurious feeling of the 2020 interior is a winner too!

[@Axtec36]

Kerri Dillon congratulations

[@Axtec36]

Appearance are everything in your field.

[@hideawayinc.9561]

I'm gonna be honest, I'm not feeling the 2020 new styling interior/exterior. With that price point, I would rather wait until the next major refresh. :-)

[@Joes-son]

Major refresh for the Highlander will not occur before 2024, unless sales dictate. The 2020 Highlander is a complete clean sheet change. In the trucks, (non passenger car units) Clean sheet changes are on an 8 year cycle. Toyota will not do another clean sheet change until 2028 in the Highlander. They will usually do a major refresh on the 4 year, and again on year 6. The mid cycle changes are mostly cosmetic, with some tech improvements.

[@florianfinda7445]

Even 2021 is not as beautiful as 2019. The only difference is android auto and apple car play which can be easily installed

[@iishyxvietxboyii]

@@florianfinda7445 we have the 18’. How do you install apple car play easily??

[@driline]

We drove the 2020 Highlander and compared it to a 2014 Highlander. Honestly the older gen model drove smoother and handled rough roads better than the new gen 4. I also liked the shifter and interior better on the Gen 3 model. I bought the 2014. No regrets.

[@wymeranth]

*YOU KNOW WHAT WOULD HELP? ACTUALLY LABELING WHICH CAR WAS WHICH YEAR STARTING AT **2:00**............IT'S NOT ENTIRELY OBVIOUS WHICH ONE WAS THE 2020 AND THE 2019* Thanks!

[@CarConfections]

Sorry about that. We will keep that in mind for future videos!

[@florianfinda7445]

I will honestly agree that 2019 highlander and 2021 highlander,,,.2019 would be more current because it looks more beautiful than any of those vehicles in the exterior. Under the hood they are all the same and no changes in seating space. The only difference is android auto and apple car play which can be easily installed

[@joywiggins]

Yes, which is which?

[@MiguelLopez-fh7vx]

Finally someone reviews the base model

[@shontellking8163]

Literally just went backwards with the grill to the 2016 model I avoided in styling and confirms I won’t be upgrading until the next change ~ 2019 shape is so much better

[@asdfghjqwertyu1858]

The 2020 Highlander is a good SUV, but it just seems a bit boring to me, though it probably is the most reliable choice.

[@haoguoxuan411]

am I the only one who feels highlander 2020 looks ugly? 2019 is cute.

[@glasswings21]

Love the 2019 still.

[@mh-wm8wk]

With the great looking 4Runner and Rav4, I'm rather disappointed in the looks of the new Highlander. In fact, I prefer the 2014-16 > 2017-2019 > 2020.

[@mranansi8901]

I went from a 17 to the 20 and at first I thought I made a huge mistake but the look starts to grow on you now I love it. Looking at that big razor grill on my 17 seem like overkill now. The interior of the 20 is where it shines and I'll be looking at that a lot more 😁 also seems more sporty in looks and feel IMO. either way it's a Toyota so you win.

[@randomrazr]

how much did u get out of the 17

[@mranansi8901]

@@randomrazr what do you mean like mileage? I had over 70k on the car. Or do you mean trade in value? I got around less than if I sold it on my own.

[@kishankish5438]

Front of the 2019 is better...i

[@TenTuber645]

See in other colors it looks worse

[@spectatorofallthings6587]

I’ll keep my 2017 limited I’ll just throw some 22s on it

[@rolandroland1485]

Got my 2006 Highlander for about a year, loving it to the moon. All black with base rims, V6 4wd all black! SUPER QUIET AND SMOOTH DRIVE/ride 💯👍🏿

[@rolandroland1485]

With 86k miles on it currently 😎

[@HALWG51]

The 2020 looks so much better. That 2019 grille was just ludicrous.

[@Axtec36]

It look like Gillette Razor Blade

[@caidenn_mb]

OMG IM WO EXCITED FOR THIS Vid!!!!

[@randomrazr]

not a fan of the reverse floating roof look. black pillars should be on the rear. and gettig rid of the wear windshield gate was a terrible idea

[@KasimAljabri]

honestly the 2019 more pretty than 2020

[@ginsonfrancis7117]

You said that

[@jonkrispeterson6678]

Hard to do the upgrade. 2015 Highlander XLE has 120k miles. Only thing i have done besides tires and oil changes is brakes (today) and the 120k spark plug replacement. Pretty sure there is at least another 100k miles of economical driving in the one I have.

[@mrobinson1804]

I hate the new exterior and interior. I bought the 2019 XLE. My only beef is the 19 xle does not have qi wireless charging, the ability to see the tire pressure in each tire, android auto and remote start but the 2020 does. So I'm like wth man!

[@kadie1414]

You didn’t mention the shrunken fuel tank or all that gray plastic now present on the 2020

[@bennettvu957]

Okay but why does the 2020 highlander look like a storm trooper? Especially in white

[@jonkrispeterson6678]

Well, if you name your cars, you could call it Fin.

[@marleneaguilar1079]

But that’s what I love about it 😍

[@tomny67]

I’m nearing the end of my lease on a ‘17 Highlander Hybrid. I lease because I like to have the latest and greatest. Here’s the dilemma: while I like the advances of the ‘20 Highlander, I don’t like them so much that I feel the need to sign a new lease on one. The ‘17 is so good, I think it’s a keeper.

[@mranansi8901]

Get the 20 I had the 17 also limited I got the 20 xle I'm missing cooling seats but I have carplay wireless charger remote start with app and fob LED lights so night driving is great and the list goes on but you can also aftermarket everything I just listed

[@michelgarciag]

What was your experience with the 17 hybrid ? How many miles did you put on it. I’m planning to get a 19 hybrid today but don’t know if 80k miles would be too much. My 14 Prius has 140k and drives like new.

[@coyote102076]

I like every single thing about the OLDER model better than the 2020 model. If I was heck bent on Android audio, then that would be the only real thing I would see as an advantage. But, I am switching to Apple phone in a couple of months so, yeah, I hope to find a smoking good deal on a leftover 2019 model. :-D I sat in a LE model 2020, did nooooot like the driver seat compared to the 2019 XLE that was actually already CHEAPER due to Toyotathon and dealer discounts.

[@moeanthony9308]

Great view guys. Thanks.

[@kbw.rvwhntr]

I think the answer to the question is yes especially from the technology standpoint. And the interior is finally looking like a Toyota. PS, I just woke up from a nap and thought about your Burger King coupons and now I'm starving! 😁😁

[@CarConfections]

LMAO 😂😂

[@JJustinXu]

LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Please do the platinum hybrid!

[@vic_0315]

2011-2013 generation is still the best looking.

[@3ha5choe44]

Agreed. The design was simple, smooth, elegant, and never out of date. No other models can beat the design.

[@AdamWanly]

2017-2019 was the perfect exterior design for me.

[@CarringtonHollister]

Hell naw I still like the outgoing gen of Highlander

[@jimrobinson208]

Front looks like Stormtrooper helmet.

[@jackcollin1695]

And the XSE trim looks like dart vader lol

[@seikocitizenwatches]

Our family love the Highlander, we had two and they were flawless at selling time with near 300K on the odometers.

[@naveenthemachine]

2019 exterior and 2020 interior

[@SweetySingh-oz2rb]

The 2020 is soo good.I personally love the smooth design of the 2020

[@mustasheolll2020]

They look very similar, but the 2020 looks more refined

[@ryanfrisby7389]

Howdy, awesome comparison as always!😻😸

[@paulgame4727]

2020 front end looks like it took a step backwards. I'm sorry, the entire exterior design looks like it took a step back.

[@hideawayinc.9561]

Yes about 8 years

[@paulgame4727]

@@hideawayinc.9561 Yeah, it reminds me of and older Camry or RAV4.

[@АйдарханГоликов-ч7д]

It reminds me a Subaru Forester

[@Blackpanther_risen]

My ‘18 looks better than the 2020. 2020 looks more like a wagon/Subaru now

[@michaelxu7132]

2019,no apple CarPlay,no led light.

[@Yousef_000]

This video is amazing. When is the 2020 Honda oddssey video coming out btw?

[@CarConfections]

Tomorrow! 🙂

[@ДоброеУтро-л2щ]

🔥👍Хайландер 2019 круче, выглядит интереснее. 2020 морда от пикапа!

[@Kevin19700]

Good overview!

[@CarConfections]

Thanks, Kevin!

[@gregbianchi2689]

Love my older model !!!!!!

[@aryehrosenthal2138]

Awesome great review.

[@CarConfections]

Odyssey review coming this afternoon!

[@neels9161]

2020 XLE PREMIUM AWD RAV4 IS THE BEST! Got it 3 days ago.

[@raulrodriguez8866]

I own a 2018 platinum Hylander no apple car play or LED i change all that for a better audio system with apple car play and installed all LED lights to include fog lights and it looks better then the 2020 model.The new model looks like large rav 4. for a lot less money then a new one.

[@cheleu5502]

Raul Rodriguez how much did you invest to get everything changed?

[@dwaynecarlwoodard1174]

Great review. I really wish you guys could review the 2020 Hyundai ionqi. I really would like to see a full review.

[@CarConfections]

Thanks! We'll keep an eye out!

[@BernonCars]

Here before the video blows up lol

[@CarConfections]

Hahaha thanks 😁

[@spectatorofallthings6587]

They should have left the rear window to open that was a silly move to take that away, it’s not a Lexus this is a family! Utility suv the more simple options the better I have a limited 17 and really like the 2020 but the rear window is a problem because I literally open mine at least ounce a day it’s so easy

[@3636lk]

2019 has a classy almost timeless SUV look to it, the new one looks more like a minivan. They shouldn't have changed that front end like they did, I don't like it.

[@JulezWinnfield]

Will Toyota add a TRD upgrade to the new Highlander? That might be very interesting.

[@Joes-son]

Usually not on a Non Truck based SUV. It would sell, and I would love to see it, but it would be a first. The Venza, RAV, and Highlander are based on unit body platforms. The 4 runner and Sequoia are based on the Tacoma and Tundra platforms, thus they are available in TRD trim.

[@JulezWinnfield]

@@Joes-son Hmmm......a quick reference check on Toyota's North American website reveals the TNGA-K platform underpins both the 2020 Highlander and the 2019/2020 RAV-4. That fact seems to render your pontificating response regarding a possible Highlander TRD, as null and void. Turn the lights off on your way out....

[@jonkrispeterson6678]

No TRD, but an XSE coming next year. I saw it at the Chicago Auto Show.

[@stephendibari7704]

Why not compare same trim levels ?!!? Maybe higher trim level for 2020 model wasn’t available?

[@CarConfections]

As we said at the beginning, this is the grade of only Highlander available in our area right now

[@stephendibari7704]

Car Confections i just replayed it. Yes ! First time i watched it, I didn’t start at the Very beginning !

[@mrudula84]

The 2019 looks much better

[@abba3629]

What about the Cup holders on the floor between the Second Row Captain Chairs..., dont they impede access to third row seats...In 2020 Highlanders...?

[@dant-rex1727]

Need a little help, We have a 2019 Highlander Hybrid XLE AWD, and the dealer she bought it from wants it and for $33,000. We’re currently looking to upgrade to a 20 Hybrid XLE, is it worth it?

[@dtay8913]

Short answer, no

[@JuanManuel-fm9jt]

ANDREWYANG 2020

[@lmo7061]

dude what trim do you test on the 2020 looks like the LE.. You must have an experience with the llimited edition on the 2020 and for sure you will make another video

[@CarConfections]

We will have a Full Review featuring the Platinum trim uploaded in a couple days!

[@TheMichaelRN]

Missed the chance of adopting RAV4 rugged looks.

[@darriontunstall3708]

I love both of the Toyota highlander’s! I love the 2020 better! The 2020 Highlander is very sexy!!! But nothing is better than Tesla!

[@andrewlangellier6104]

I believe the base screen on the 2020 is 7 inches, not 8 like u said, but great video!!!

[@scatpacknightmare7708]

Which on is the 19 🤔

[@vermilliontoaster3063]

3,305th view, 50th comment, 132nd like with 8 dislikes!! More standard equipment and better platform but the looks are awkwardly sleek...

[@wickedgames4life]

Looks like the 2019 is the new model....the 20 looks a lot like a Santa Fe 😓

[@SM0K3D89]

2020 front looks like a subaru

[@jackcollin1695]

And the 2019 looks like a mitsubishi lancer lol

[@CrypticEnigma23]

2020 body types are waaaaaaaaaaaaaay better looking than the 2014-2019 models. I feel like the 2019 looks like the sienna looool

[@vanessanarvaez3287]

Both are nice, depends on your taste.

[@paladin3116]

Highlander 2020 looks like something from 2011. Better off buying a low mileage 2019 model with good trim

[@aliciabrown342]

Paladin you need to look at them in person

[@stunnasaad]

Highlander 2020 any day

[@williamlimonjr3814]

And still dont understand why 4runners all trim levels dont have blind spots!!!

[@EliasRoy]

I really love Highlander 2020

[@Kittiespounce]

As far as I’m concerned 2020 HL is 3-rows RAV4.

[@brutaal.am1]

The 2014 higlander grill look more like 2020 grill than the refresh version

[@deadchannel8120]

2020 is a refresh from the 2019 its a throwback to the 2014-16 refresh

[@elaprendiz7203]

I just bought the 2019 with less than 30k miles

[@stephenhendricks103]

There's no question that Toyota needed to update/upgrade the long-in-the-tooth Highlander for 2020 and it's a better vehicle all round. On the other hand, the competition is also tougher for 2020, especially with the Korean entries from Hyundai and KIA. The Highlander has grown in size by about 2.5" in length to bring it closer in size to rivals such as the Pilot, Ascent, and the Telluride where it's now only about 2" smaller than its rivals. But the increased room is limited to the second row with the third row still relatively cramped. And where Toyota's absurd claim of seating for 8 passengers is supported only by three seat belts in the third row. Toyota will sell boatloads of the Highlander but at best it's competitive, not a class leader except in its offering of a hybrid version.

[@fcg243]

So my 2020 Rav4 XSE hybrid has dual exhaust and the Highlander does not? 🧐

[@idahofisherman100]

A Toyota site said the 2020 Rav4 hybrid has dual chrome exhaust tips. I think that means the single exhaust splits into two pipes at the end of the vehicle. Highland is single exhaust and the outlet is hidden.

[@jackcollin1695]

The 2019 looks like a lancer while the 2020 look like an imprezza

[@gangaramgurjar1325]

What is this price a car .

[@madarasoun3018]

Sadly it's not available in my country.

[@iwesam7778]

Toyota highlander 2019 good

[@vickil6325]

I'm a senior, 67 yrs old. This kind of vehicle is one of the vehicles listed on the "Best Cars For Seniors for 2020". Yep, I need a vehicle that is simple to use. A person's comment below is correct on this video. I couldn't tell which is 2019 & 2020 when going from one screen to another but I listened to you and hoping you would mentioned which year certain pictures. This video isn't what I would watch but showing the pictures was good. I would have to hop to another video to find an easier person to listen to and to defines each areas. Complaint on (I think 2020) that the map is located on the right side. Why? It should have been on the left side for the driver to see it closer when driving. i'm dissappointed. I don't think you had mentioned about the blinking lights. Are they located on the Rear View Mirrors? Blind Spot? If not this vehicle, I'll look at the others that are listed for seniors.

[@mrudula84]

Where are the air fents in the 2019 and 2020

[@gregklein7640]

What level has the red needles on the gauges as seen at 2:52?

[@CarConfections]

In the video we have the L trim. Not sure about the other trims

[@miguelircontar]

I’ve never been this early lol

[@AJJ7610]

The 2019 looks so much nicer. WHY did they do that to the 2020?????? ugh

[@henrytauch8383]

I like the 2020 the tail light look awesome

[@rosaxv3807]

Which one is which

[@Lucky8s]

Every trim of the new 2020 Highlander looks cheap, even the fully loaded Platinum. The biggest problem is the lack of design in the grille and the use of only two colours, body and black.

[@humadeesaleh4917]

I’d rather get the Tacoma or the camera

[@fcg243]

The Telluride looks worlds better

[@nomadchad8243]

im not in love with the little moustache on the 2020+

[@jamesmartin4597]

Toyota disappointed me I EXPECTED MORE.....

[@samsaid9170]

First!

[@CarConfections]

Car Confections squad!!

[@nelsonss3200]

New one looks like a minivan

[@samsaid9170]

Ah man no Greens Toyota yet?

[@CarConfections]

They have 1 L trim as well. South as well. Seems like it's all they sent KY

[@samsaid9170]

Car Confections ah makes sense