2020 Toyota Highlander Comparison - Should We Trade Ours In? 

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Great review! We owned a 2014 Highlander Limited and loved it. The fact that they took away the separate opening rear glass is a huge bummer. That was a great feature.

Best review I’ve seen on the new 4th gen Toyota Highlander. I love the unique doppelgänger idea.

Great video. Im pretty far down the rabbit hole on these highlanders and i think you just helped me decide. Not enough difference to make me go new models and not having the rear window opening is a deal breaker. Thank you.

I think it is really informative and unique to have a debate between the old and new Guy.

Perfect video at the right time for me... Great informative video and meaningful review :) Keep up the good work.

Excellent work guys! Thank you.

Fantastic review. The video edits are awesome.

Really enjoyed this video. Thanks

Great video indeed, awesome editing👍

Telluride and palaside are good but the question is how long u can use it...highlander hybrid is my option less issue and best fuel economy

Great video! Thanks for sharing this information 🙇🏻‍♂️👍🏼

Wow! What a great review, very detailed and lots of information, you just sold me a 2020 Highlander! Thumbs up # 608

I love the hybrid version because it’s the modern way of transportation. 35 mpg for such a big vehicle is very impressive and never have to worry about range anxiety nor to deal with nightly charging.

This is just awesome...most of us domesticated people are more concerned abt utilities like back door, center closet than sensors & traction control

Nice video and very interisting!!. But I'll keep my limited platinum 2018!!.. really great

Thank you. Exelent review. Can you just clarify something please. Are you saying the 2020 drives allot better in terms of driving comfort and handling than the old one?

This is the video I was searching for!!

I had a 2016 and just got a 2020 Limited. Love it! I opted for the Bench seats because I don't like the cup holder in the captain chair one.

Great comparison review since I'm in the market for this car. But I don't want to eat the depreciation on a new car so I'm thinking of a 2018/19 model year.

Great review! I like the comparison.

Love my 2019. It has 22,500 miles on it and it's paid for. Also, I trust the 8spd transmission over the CVT. Yes, the newer electronics/navigation would be nice, and the 2020+ does handle road noise better. Still, I'll keep mine. It looks like a man's car.

Bravo for 4K. Keep it up!

I just Love your two man (twin brother's) 🤭 😂 🤣 🤪 👍 Reviews ✌️👏😆 GREAT! 💪 👍

Great review!!! What dashboard camera will you recommend?

The one thing about the new body style is that rear swoop / flare, just cant seem to get past it.

I’ll keep my 3rd gen until the 5th gen comes out 😃🤭 great review!

Great video and owsome cars. The only wish for the 14 highlander is the screen updates that's all.

Great review!

Brilliant ideas of review,,,,,,,,like it, ,,,,,perfect......

Great comparison 👍

those “trays” toyota provides are so so cool.

Great video. I will keep our 2016 with the 6 speed transmission as opposed to the 8. Huge toyota fan, but the unnecessary changes being pushed for fuel economy are getting rediculous.

I traded in my 2011 Highlander for a 2018 Highlander and have regretted it everyday for the past 2.4 years! I really want to give the 2020 a chance but am gun-shy. This was a great video. Going to go test drive the 2020 because you mentioned better suspension which is one of the things I absolute hate in the 2018. Thank you!

Nice review.

I think the new Platinum V6 with the luggage tan interior is calling your name. (Brian Brian Brian.)

I like the new design better, looks less like a mini van! But still love my faithful 2016 🥰

I'm having trouble justifying trading in our Highlander (we call them Kluger in Australia) for the new one which has yet to be released here. Ours is a 2010 model with 120k km on it. Runs and looks like brand new still. The new one does look nice though. Great video and best wishes from Brisbane, Queensland.

Hi Brian, Have you drove the new hybrid highlander? I'm wondering how it compares to your v6 hybrid?

excellent video

I still have my 2004 highlander with now problems NOW Toyota is sending me emails and letters to buy a new one for a great price but with the layoffs and COVID 19 going on I'm happy with my car LOL!

The rear glass feature is imperative than the whole tailgate. For safety reasons by the time the tailgate opens the person is mugged, robbed, kidnapped, stabbed, shoved into the back with these quickdraw robbers. Its longer in length, still the 3rd row people can't fit.

great video

Good review

I will keep my 2016 Highlander LTD Platinum AWD. It has 110K miles and still runs very well. Maybe 2024 or 2025 when the Grand Highlander comes out.

No rear opening glass is a complete disqualification for my family's use. Just last night at the drive in opening the rear door while packed to capacity would have been an avalanche. Might as well go GX460 and get a bulletproof drive train and nicer interior.

Excellent review, I have a 2015 NX200t now considering trading it for a 2020 Highlander, no Lexus badge but more practical, would you agree?

The new Highlander is nice, but the previous generation Highlander is still very good as well! If fuel economy is a concern then the new Highlander hybrid is a great option, Toyota's hybrid technology works great and is reliable.

Why there's big gaps on the side of the hood by the fenders?

What's with the visible U-shaped exhaust pipe on the new one?

Nice job ..Bought the 2019 Platinum gas last year (love it) but part of me wishes I would have waited for the 2021 version not the new 2020 (always skip the first year of a new model change is my motto,let them get the glitches out ) I didn't want to wait 2 years for a new vehicle.

Hey Brian, let me know when you want to get rid of your 14? I may still be interested.

keep both!! Each is good in their own ways :)

The 2020 Platinum is more limited then the 2014 Limited! Did you pawn the back seat video system?

I have a 2009 toyota highlander hybrid and it good but giveing me issue now so I think I wanna get the new 2022 tundra or the new highlander

Trade it in with its high resale value. The safety sense 2.0 alone, is worth it.

I will trade 5 new features of the new one just for that rear glass that lifts!

Excellent comparison! Subscriced :)

I know the new one is better but I still love the old one for it's structure. Please is the old one still fuel efficient

Only now do I find the Highlander compelling Good review

I have a ‘15 Limited AWD: pano roof, heated/cooled seats, heated steering wheel, HID headlights, auto high beams, blind spot monitoring, lane departure warning, automatic tailgate, and so much for FOR LESS THAN HALF THE COST and it will go to 250k miles. No question which to get.

Toyota! When can you fix the muffler pipe that hang underneath the car? It’s so annoying every time I drove behind the toyota or nissan.

I have the 2021 but the 2019 was nice too.

After that intro say no more I will like the video

Only missing some side sliding doors.

I have a 2017 top trim hybrid and it's been running smooth. The only issue is actually the dumb Entune 2.0 head unit, it has poor software and limited features, especially no Apple CarPlay or Android Auto support. I ended up replacing the head unit with an aftermarket 10.2 inch touch screen unit running Android system, with CarPlay support. Problem solved! Also installed LED bulbs for the headlights. Now the only thing I want on the new Highlander is the rear view mirror camera feature, but that's not enough reason for me to upgrade the whole car.

The rear of the previous model looks better especially with the LED design in the tail light.

New licence plate really looks good. Don't know why they couldn't fix the problem.

You lost me at no brainer to get a hybrid. With the long term cost of repairs, and minimal $$ savings in fuel, it’s a no brainer to go with the V6.

I traded in my ‘19 Highlander for a ‘21 Highlander. No regrets the ‘21 Platinum is awesome! I love the car! The adaptive cruise control, the safety sense 2.5. The 12.3 screen, Waze…heated steering wheel…cooled and heated seats in the front…..the 8 speed has been refined too so no worries there. I plan on keeping it. I got the 10 year/ 125,000 zero deductible platinum warranty on it just in case. Great car…go for it!

Amazin review .. BRAVOOOOOOOO

Nice! 2 auto is very good!

60 mm is just 6cm, oh and my.2014 is paid for which makes allot more attractive then the new bent tin on the new one. You also removed that handy dash shelf and the rear pop open back glass. Keep your big butt Highlander!

Agree like the older Highlander. More rugged it, more SUV, more room in the inside. The new felt small and not that impressive. Older one seems more SUV like

The new one has that crappy stop start motor turning off stuff. It also has a eight speed transmission which I think has more issues than the old transmission. I love my 2016. The last year they had before they had the turn off the motor feature. It also has a six speed transmission that is rocksolid

Great comparison. I’m looking for the quietest ride. Is the new one quieter on the highway? Also, how does it compare to the telluride? Thanks

9 seconds is sooo long to wait for the rear hatch to open. Lol kumon man LMAO

I definitely have to disagree that the front/rear view cameras are crisp on the new Highlander with 12.3" screen. Rear/front view camera displays clearly as low resolution on the large screen. It is clearly stretched to fit the screen size which is what makes it blurry (like watching a DVD on a 4k TV) because I think the native aspect ratio/resolutions of the cameras differ from the the display aspect ratio/resolution on the large screen making it look more stretched/blurry than it is. The top down view is nice and crisp though because it's correctly formatted. Birds eye view is sort of pointless (generally speaking too for other cars that have it), you can't even touch to move the cameras like in other vehicles that have this feature. Also the stitching of the view could be much better. Other manufacturers do this feature much much better. I generally think the infotainment could be better. Going to the larger screen means losing almost all physical HVAC buttons as they are now part of a menu called 'Multi-Operation Touch' which constantly uses up 1/3 of the screen depending on the side it is on. Because of that 'Multi-Operation Touch' , you are essentially back to an 8" screen. I love my 2022 Platinum, but I think Toyota really dropped the ball with the 12.3" version. I just pray that it is able to upgrade to the new OS coming out in the Tundra and subsequent other vehicles.

It's nice but I'll keep my 2015 82k and it's been flawless. Almost paid for don't want to spend another 45 grand.

I wish I could buy V6 Hybrid. I went with gas, not with i4 “BS” rear glass is also …. BUT old Hylander smells .

We had 2 Highlanders and a few other popular crossovers in its class. We love the Highlanders and only want Highlander as it’s the best in its class. RX350, Land Cruiser are better but not for $40K. Both of our Highlander SUVs drove past 300K miles just like a walk in the park. Toyota after sales support, parts logistics and dealers network are the best in business.

I have a question for you if you could answer , can your left elbow rest on the arm rest in the driver side & does the height adjustment make a difference in that ?? Appreciate it thanks !!

you can have my 2019, was told it needs a transmissom. $10, 324, hope someone can rebuild it

Very well made

Only 2 AC vents in the dashboard?

Toyota should have a slightly smaller boxier version without the 3rd row, keep the rear glass window that pops open and with the saving on the weight of the car, increase the mileage to 40mpg. The 2007 Highlander was the best. Lastly, with the global warming and 100 degree weather, I want top trims with cloth seat. I don't want to burn my buns after 20 minutes of grocery shopping.

The 4th gen has the same engine and tranny as the 3rd gen 2017 and Same Hp.. but the 4th gen is heavier since its bigger and bigger rims..therefore the 3rd gen 2017 and up is a bit faster in my openion. And the back hatch doors to me is very useful when I just want to pop my bags in real quick.

The new Highlander side bump looks bloated like swollen ankles. Also old Highlander touchscreen display was integrated in the dash, whereas new one seems to be very pretentious and glued on.

Wouldn't call that Rearview Camera Crisp. Maybe Toyota should take a hint from FCA, Mercedes, and BMW.

Bought a 2019 left over in January, didn't like the 2020, looks to much like a subaru. very happy with the SE package, I don't need anything more luxurious like the platinum, more electronics = more problems. great SUV, extremely reliable , I had a 2017 Nissan murano, what a pos, traded it in the Highlander.

Have you stopped doing “Sweet and Sour” channel?

They should have made it plug in with atleast 50 miles of EV range

That into is great

The rear glass not opening was a BAD decision by Toyota

Who designs these cars? Why would Toyota messed with things like removing the opening rear window or the bigger center console? The former is a deal breaker for me.

We bought a 2014 Highlander Limited AWD...the headunit/stereo is just plain awful (Did anyone even test drive this car before production?? Talk about glare on the screen, wow I can barely see it mid day....tone and bass controls reset on their own and now it it shutting on and off randomly. Multiple visits to the dealer with no fixes over 2 years... Never thought I would need an extended warranty on a Toyota, but so glad I bought one as I have one year left to get it fixed. Rear hatch lift motor had to be replaced, and since then it moves really slow...I expected better from Toyota. Just bought a new Kia Telluride SXP and we will see how that works out...but so far loving it.

why is there a BC plate and an ontario plate

2020 highlander has an awfu transmission. 8 speed automatic is just bad. Also lots of wind noise issues. Not that happy with mine

I’d take both these Highlanders lol

the fact: zero issues. Confirmed.