Is the ALL NEW 2020 Toyota Highlander XLE the PERFECT 3-row SUV? 

Great review! I work at the plant that builds these, Glad to see you like it.

Hey Joe, RU-vid must be doing something right, because all of a sudden it started to suggest your videos. 👍 I would also like to send a shout out to your cameraman. I don't know how many people have complimented him, but please do let him know he's great. (No shakes, no blurry images, he moves smoothly with you, he knows when to zoom in and out...You two just make an awesome team). Cheers!

This channel's reviews give me the info to go shop cars and be informed when I do. Thanks Raiti!

Great reviews - very upbeat, good detail. Toyota is doing a great job updating the technology and infotainment. I'm hoping there will be an update to the 4Runner to bring it into the current decade.

Motor Week published their (mini) review of this new Highlander only today. Raiti's Ride always ahead... while still delivering daily like fresh bread. How that's possible is becoming one of life's mysteries. Happy holidays John... I mean, Joe & Co ;)

I just drove one today and your review was spot on.

"No ....Norm is not ur next door neighbor" got me weak!!! love ya Joe!

Amazing review ! I am going to buy that trim soon!

Great review. Thanks for doing it.

Great review , was looking for xle review and this one was great

Been waiting for this review for a while

I judged this wrong before seeing in person and driving it. I got super lucky to see one of these at Enterprise and rented for a week! I love the way it drives and feels. I even got a comment on it in a drive-thru. I will say that the wireless charging makes my phone get very very very hot...I just stick to USBC

Terrific review...thanks! I have my red 2020 Highlander XLE on order with the dealer. Can't wait for their inventory to arrive! XLE is the sweet spot for sure!

Thank you. This is the ONLY review ( as of today 12/18/19) that features the midrange V6 XLE model which most people would buy.Other reviews are featuring the Hybrid which is not even going to be available until Feb2020.

Thanks for a nice review.

Yes I've been waiting for this!!!

Hey there, you finally got the Highlander!! I drove the 2019 & actually thought the seats felt small & the ride was very stiff. Just wondered how you felt about that but going to drive this one soon anyway. Great review ❤😊

Thank you for your review!

I just love your commentary!! Your humor is everything! New Subscriber!

Nice one Joe!!

Thank you toyota for not opting in for garbage like CVT. Please keep the gear knob no switches please.

My favorite Toyota SUV! Good review Joe.

I really enjoy watching your reviews. I would definitely love to see you review and test driving the Limited trim on this suv. Looking forward to it. Thanks in advance:)

that button you mention was for cleaning your back up camera? The one that looks like a windshield with a wiper and squiggly line going through it is actually a wiper defroster, there is an element under both wipers heats up to de-ice your wipers.

Very beautiful car. Can't describe whether its aggressive on outside or not but so neutral and beautiful. We love new looks which is what redesign is all about folks.

14:03 Raiti zonking his own knees 🤣🤣 - joking. Awesome video man you make car reviews so funny and entertaining. Thanks for doing this.

One of my favorite reviewer

You and Redline are the top best car reviewers ,undoubtedly my favorite ones.

Thank you for mentioning dual seat back pockets. Have a 2020 Tacoma and it’s annoying not having one behind the driver seat.

Love your videos. Al from PA

great review

Cannot wait to get one next!!!!

Awesome review

Hi Joe. Good overall review video of the new 2020 Toyota Highlander. Most car buyers will get this XLE trim level. It's quite obvious a select few to some buyers will flock to the higher trim levels mainly for features, but for the most part this middle XLE trim level some to most buyers will get. It's agreeable Toyota did a good job with the exterior design schematics for this new 4th generation Highlander. I'm glad they got rid of the Gillette razor style grille. It made the front end from the outgoing generation Highlander have the protruding effect. This time the front end is more intact with this new generation Highlander. The new hood design actually serves for two purposes. Besides giving the vehicle a bolder/rugged stance, another purpose is to help keep the vehicle a little more planted to the ground while driving. I assume they got that idea from Jeep and couple other manufacturers. The side profile of this new generation Highlander is good. A little more stylish now. As for the back end of the vehicle it's good. A little more sleeker/seamless design. What Toyota should've done to give the back end more pop/cherry on top/icing on the cake would be to have "exposed" dual exhaust tips. They need to do away with this single tip exhaust that's been around since the 1st generation Highlander. The rival competitors have their dual exhaust tips exposed and Toyota should've followed through to keep the trend moving. Maybe during a mid cycle refresh of this new generation Highlander Toyota will do this, but let's see what happens when the time comes. If they don't during a mid cycle refresh of this generation Highlander, maybe the next generation 5th generation Highlander will have exposed dual tip exhaust. In general the exposed dual exhaust tips makes the vehicle more stylish as and gives it a bolder/rugged stance. At the 18:35 time mark of this video while you were driving you said the performance numbers are not out yet. Well, they are out. You actually mentioned the performance numbers few minutes into this video at the 5:32 time mark. Those numbers mentioned in this video were 295 for the horsepower and 263 for the pound feet of torque. Those numbers are not bad, but unfortunately they're the same like the outgoing generation Highlander with the V6 engine. They should've done a slight increase for the horsepower to between 300 to 310. Hopefully in the coming years when the 5th generation arrives they'll probably increase the horsepower to between 320 to 330 and have the torque numbers between 300 to 305. Let's see what happens when the time comes.

Just bought this model today in the ruby red, it is stunning. $4,000 off MRSP hard to beat for that price! Traded in a 2015 Highlander Platinum and was very happy with the resale value. went for another Platinum and just couldn't get past the value for the $$ on the XLE.

this looks nice, it will probably be another hit for them. I have a 2019 Rav4 and kind of agree looks a little bit like a "stretched" Rav4 (or is the Rav4 now a condensed Highlander????)

Man if I would of known you were in San Antonio I would of wanted to meet you . Love your reviews.

Great review been waiting for this forever. does the screen has any glare??

I test drove one and they’re so smooth on the highways as well as through town.

The BEST CAR REVIEW IVE EVER SEEN

Thank you for great reviews!!! Always fair and balanced! You approach the review like the average consumer would. We are looking at a new SUV, and our list includes the Palisade, Highlander, CX9, Passport and Pilot. Any thoughts on other we should drive and consider?

I think it looks great!

That’s clocking 60mph in less than 7 seconds!

I have a 2017 Hybrid Highlander and would like to see a comparison with the 2020

Nice vehicle but I’m still not sure if I like the bulging design over the rear wheels. This looks like a stretched RAV4. Nice job Joe!👍🏻👍🏻🇺🇸

Front wheel drive hybrid is a first in this segment... What do you mean by "this segment"?

Like your reviews. like you said, the 3rd is not meant for a 6 ft tall person. Would you be able to have a smaller person to try it out so we have better ideas how practical it is. Thanks

Wish front and rear parking sensors with ICS was an option for XLE

Hi, have you tried to test the pre collision sensor????

Great video I come for for zonk's

Can someone tell me what watch he is wearing? I need my hands on one of those watches.. Thanks in advance

Nice job getting this one done so soon after launch, Joe. It's on our short-list, along with the Honda Passport, Ford Edge and Explorer, and Hyudai Palisade. We don't need 3-row 95% of the time, so are looking at both 2- and 3-row options. We have a 2012 Edge now and it's been a good car for the most part, so this is not going to be easy. Your reviews are very helpful!

Analog tachometer & speedometer, fingerprint-phobic heaven, naturally aspirated v6, NO CVT .... EPIC...phone wireless charging location is questionable though, more plastic to get to the third row seat is smart. It has a lot to offer for that price. I bought my 2019 highlander after watching Joe’s video, got a great deal on it and I am loving it. Best car reviews!

Thanks again Joe for the best reviews ever. I’ve noticed you’ve stated you liked the telluride better. My question for you is if it was your money would you still choose the telluride even against the Toyota reliability? I really love the telluride but I’m not sure how much I should trust the Kia reliability. Help me out Joe

Good job 👍🏼

Great video! What's your thoughts on the new Highlander vs telluride? I like the telluride but it's new so can't really tell how it's gonna last in the long run and you usually can't go wrong with Toyota for dependability

Got my highlander xle. Road noise is high. Body rolling also.

Less stuff, less stuff to fix. Vent and heated seats, struts hood holder, and no paddle shifters and no weak CVT that breaks at 150k miles. This saves u thousands on useless parts. I am impressed with the drivetrain coupler disconnect to save you gas! Rally cars and The Hoonigan race car has this for performance driving. It is nice to hear it’s used for MPG’s now! Very cool! I’m trading in my 2006 Highlander 250k miled for one of these. Great Review 🤣👍

Thank you!

U shuda showed how it is to get out of the back row....is it one hand button or is it difficult. I knw the telluride is easy to get out of from the back

Im going for this one than the cx-90 that you reviewed.

I wanted to see this SUV alot of competition in this segment

I need a car like this, this is exactly I want it for my wife for sure I have to buy it soon!

I would like to see the back-up camera washer feature in action....... Looked like the window wiper defroster button... But hey you made the video so you should know what you are talking about....

more room in the back with the 3rd row up than the 2012 highlander it looks like. thinking about getting the 2020 highlander my 2012 got hail damage and i got a 12,000 dollar settlement. already paid off so that's going towards my 2020.

I love the reviews, but I subscribed for the Twinkie’s and Snickers

The previous gen body style was better in my opinion.

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10:51 LOL ☠🤣 he actually came over ☠☠

No extending thigh cushion?

YOu're in SA? Me too! We got plenty of crappy roads to test suspensions on! hahaha

Any new safety features other than the back up camera?

Great detailed review. I’ve been waiting for the 2020 Highlander to come out before making a decision on my next car. Im torn. The exterior styling is ok, the grill is boring as we see the wings return from 2015 Highlander. The over all style looks like a larger Rav 4. Toyota eliminated the opening tailgate window which was convenient. The interior is very nice but the interior of the Tulluride and Palisades is gorgeous. Toyota has the reliability and I have been a loyal Lexus owner. I’m going to have to wait and see it in person.

Hi Joe, I noticed you didn’t mention the button on the boot that opens the glass hatch without having to open the boot itself.. Have Toyota got rid of this feature in the 2020? Personally I love this feature!

Oh yeah baby ... they hit the nail in the head.

That button isn't for camera washer, that's for the wiper defroster.

I still think the 2019 front looks more aggressive. The front on the 2020 looks similar to the boring look the 2014-2016 Highlander had. I’m pretty sure they are going to give the front a more aggressive look like the 2017-2019 Highlanders when they refresh the design in 3 years.

Good review as always... but this 2020 model has not that "Highlander" thing, the interior is good though

That's it, I love it, great one thank you joe!

Yeap nobody wants to be Hangry so please stock your vehicles properly people! 😂 Great review like always Joe 👍🏼

What color is this? Magnetic Grey metric or celestial Silver metallic?

Maybe I'm wrong. The same time Toyota stopped manufacturing Camry Station Wagons, started manufacturing highlander. Similar Honda stopped Civic Station wagon 4WD started CRV 🤔. What you think?.

Can you tell me how you install the navigation system

Would you pick over cx 9?

Anyone know if the platinum awd hybrid trim will have a heads up display?

I would aim for the platinum awd hybrid version. It's sweet like twinkies

I live in northwest San Antonio Texas , we dont have those bad roads here ,I bet you were either on downtown or south.

Joe, always love your reviews and candor. I'll await your hybrid platinum review... I just wish they would have put a little more thought into expanding that third row, just another inch would have helped. Telluride or Highlander?

Does it have daytime running lights?

Finally I’ve been waiting since the NY Auto Show to see this truck!!! Thank you!

Hey Joe Remember me? I used to comment your videos alot and you gave me a heart everytime :)

I wish it had ambient lights inside

Damn that engine bay is big enough for their v-8 ?

Does the rear view mirror has a camera view option like the RAV4?

Awesome review Joe ! Love the U shaped indent in the hood, Lexus style interior. Would definitely be my choice if i wanted an SUV !

Turning signals are still halogen lamp.

u have not mentioned noise levels??

Looks like the engine bay can fit a v8 in it. Or super charge v6/v8. That would be freaking cool.

ewwwww. I don't want to use the little shelf to throw up my peanut butter cups. I think I'll use a plastic bag... yikes.... LOLOL great review!

I think the only zonk I heard was about the hood. Sounds like Toyota nailed it