Review of 2021 Highlander XLE: Plus Reasons You May Want to Buy One

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Full review of 2021 Toyota Highlander XLE. I discuss exterior, interior, mpg, specs and features.
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00:00 Intro
00:21 Defining Highlander
01:01 Your chance to join TJ
01:26 Ride comfort
03:04 Walkaround
04:05 Profile
05:02 MPG
05:33 Performance and engine
06:49 Front end
09:06 1st look interior
11:24 Back end / cargo space
14:09 2nd & 3rd rows
15:24 More interior
17:03 Driver side tour
20:00 Window sticker
21:39 Outro & fun
Toyota Highlander is America's ideal midsize SUV and is a perfect family road trip car.
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@Tundra-pw2cu 3 года назад

I have owned 6 Highlanders. I trade every couple years. The new 2021 is the best one yet. Love the Highlander

@Lexusgx550 3 года назад

Drives smoother than Camry ?

@huynhc35 3 года назад

@@Lexusgx550 drives like a Camry in a SUV form 😁 I traded in my '15 Camry XKE V6 for a '21 Highlander Platinum!! I also have a '18 Camry XSE V6.

@kathyfrutos2428 3 года назад

How’s driving it on the mountains i got a xle. Hybrid

@shaikhzees 2 года назад

Hi, If you dont mind answering why you feel 2021 ones are the best model out there. Which trims have you driven so far, and which one is your favorite.

@Tundra-pw2cu 2 года назад

I have like all model years of the Highlander , I have owned. No problems with any of them The 21 just has more gizmos and updated electronics. I bought the one with the large screen that gives you the birds eye view around the car. You can’t go wrong with any year or model. For the money, the XLE is the Best Buy which gives you leather and sunroof. The Limited is the one I usually buy because of a few extra features but it may not be worth the $4000 more price tag to some. If you don’t need leather or sunroof, buy the LE

@lindacottrell8738 3 года назад

You are so funny, but I like that you play around in your reviews.You are so helpful in letting us know all about all the goodies. Great job!

@rhettsmedia 3 года назад

The most accurate video I’ve seen yet I love the car I will be buying one in the next month or two thank you so much for your detailed presentation

@liliacollazo7394 3 года назад

Thanks for all the details while having fun! Love it!

@sainanduyarava6561 3 года назад

My 2021 highlander XLE in black mettalic got delivered today, man i should say its a beast.....🚘❤️

@reggierevello21 2 года назад

Hi Jeff! Great video! thanks for all your tips and tricks on this video. Very complete review! Kudos!

@Ron90ald 2 года назад

I watched your previous video on the 2020 and I’m so excited you made a 2021 I just purchased this suv

@ikemchude 3 года назад

I just bought the suv & it’s lovely. Thanks for doing a great Job. Keep it up

@00Accord4cyl 3 года назад

Subscribed!! Wife and I have been watching all your videos about Highlanders as we are shopping for Hybrid model

@nikolestewart4669 3 года назад

This is exactly what I bought! Thank you for helping me make my decision! Your videos are great!

@shaikhzees 2 года назад

How's it gong so far, and what made you not to go for the Limited trim?

@magellanmax 3 года назад

My favorite Toyota reviewer! Nice review and please tells us more about the optional side molding which I'm yet to see on a single Highlander.

@midoriyaizuku4403 3 года назад

“It drives like a dream” Scotty Kilmer approves! So do I. Great review Jeff 👍

@Toyotajeff 3 года назад

Rev up your HIGHLANDER!!

@oldschoolnow2493 3 года назад

I bought the platinum Highlander 2021 in the red and love it. I watched your videos which is so informative so I bought one...thank you

@shaikhzees 2 года назад

What made you chose the Platinum over the Limited trim?

@dustintolliver5370 2 года назад

I just bought a 2021 highlander actually and I love it, Thank you for giving us the ins and outs of what it is and how it works. Thank you. RET.SRA USAF

@enduser1980 2 года назад

No other car reviewer on RU-vid is going to recite The Power, verbatim, in their review. I applaud you

@reggierashad5088 10 месяцев назад

My fav moment of this review!

@michelevolz7769 3 года назад

New subbie and hopefully a new highlander owner in about 10 days..always driven Mercedes, but my garage person is retiring after 30 years. Actually purchasing because of your channel.

@guiltrad 3 года назад

great video!

@lakeishabombay9187 2 года назад

thanks jeff for the review. i just bought 2021 xle FWD. so excited i cant wait to drive to canada. i dont really know why am going there but just for the fun of driving the highlander

@verdaguerjaypee Год назад

I like your energy and your sense of humor!Great review.

@Toyotajeff Год назад

Thanks!!!

@carleneelliott7572 2 года назад

Looking forward to driving mine👏🏼

@Envision112 3 года назад

Great video. thanks

@flushtheglobalists7962 2 года назад

Test drive one yesterday (2022 AWD actually)and I must say I'm sold on this XLE platform and will hopefully snag one before the year is over!

@suzannek3406 3 года назад

I just bought mine tonight! I got the Ruby Flare Pearl color and it is gorgeous.

@MichaelSmith-uj9np 3 года назад

I like your attitude!

@ToyotaWorld 3 года назад

Hey Jeff cool review! I just did a similar review on exactly XLE trim highlander!! Interesting how we both know our Toyota’s very well (thumbs up)

@Toyotajeff 3 года назад

Hey buddy you’re doing a great job!

@spartacusgladiator 2 года назад

I like your reviews the best. Hoping you can do a 2022 hybrid highlander limited.

@immaculatekuohtang2396 3 года назад

You're are doing an excellent job. Your detailed explanations have made me to fall in love with this particular model. Thumbs up

@onetoomany1326 3 года назад

Can’t wait for mine to come in

@RU845_B 3 года назад

I love toyota! Thx 4 u Review , Vato Loco!!!

@ThojHmoob97 Год назад

The “props” bit and the laugh after it made me subscribe @5:59

@DonCarlo8124 2 года назад

Just subscribed 🔥❤️

@danielsung1380 3 года назад

This generation of Highlander has the best looking

@biplobahmed 3 года назад

Great job 👍👍👍👍

@olegig5166 2 года назад

I was hoping for more in-depth description of air conditioner controls. But must say the 21 Highlander is the best driving and most comfortable car I've ever owned.

@whozyourdaddy 3 года назад

Just bought a 2018 limited. Even though I live on the other side of the country, it was Jeff's awesome reviews that helped guide my decision. Thanks, Jeff! I am definitely a subscriber. Good luck hitting that 100k!

@Toyotajeff 3 года назад

Woohoo thanks!! Congrats on your new car too

@sixty9harleyPittsburghPAP 3 года назад

I bought a Ruby Pearl XLE 3 weeks ago. We love it! We are taking our first road trip tomorrow and will get to use all the Safety Sense features like the radar assisted cruise control, Lane departure, blind side alert and so on.

@lovepeace1552 3 года назад

How was it on the road trip?

@sixty9harleyPittsburghPAP 3 года назад

@@lovepeace1552 Perfect! Great ride, comfortable seats. 26mpg. Not easy on gas as a 4 cylinder but plenty of power in the V6. It's a much larger car than what I thought it would be. Sooo much room! The driver assist features are pretty awesome.

@abbystephens9766 3 года назад

He is so funny his references make his presentation more engaging

@clownworld1472 2 года назад

Dude, you remind me of Robin Williams..

@thebarnards4374 5 месяцев назад

Not me subscribing because of the Billy Madison impression. 😂 too funny!

@sergeyalexseev8134 3 года назад

Jeff, can you make a short video about Toyota Dash Cam? How does it work with app ? Just, video for dummies.

@Lexusgx550 2 года назад

Thanks Jeff

@8KilgoreTrout4 3 года назад

Dad humor level 99

@lizliz2012 2 года назад

Thank you I wanted to see what the second bench seat looked like and how it works. Is the other seat of the second row able to slide forward and back?

@joselitodayrit 5 месяцев назад

subscribed.

@DronemanJoeRc 2 года назад

I just drove one off the lot and its awesome. I had to give it some gas and it took off when I had to get onto off a off ramp

@reggierevello21 2 года назад

Hi Jeff, I have an 2021 Toyota Highlander XLE. Could you please tell me where I can find the speakers specs for this trim? Thanks Jeff, as always, great videos!!!

@Peace1dy 3 года назад

I’ve seen some XLE models with the ventilated seats. I’ve seen some without. Really sucks trying to find one with every feature you want. I guess that’s why they have the limited model😂

@515ventures3 2 года назад

This guy is hilarious!

@gelilimotaa 3 года назад

Hello, How is the back up camera quality in your opinion? Compared to other suv's in similar trim? Recently test drove one and felt that the bac up quality was subpar for this type of vehicle.. Seemed grainy and fuzzy to me

@lechonsantos9803 2 года назад

Hi Jeff, what's the sound system in the LE and XLE? Thanks.

@SaskSneeze 3 года назад

When the lift gate is fully open, what is the distance from the ground to the top of the lift gate?

@stevescramo592 2 года назад

does the digital rear view camera mirror come on xle trim or have to go up to Limited and beyond?

@ArmyDAV 2 года назад

suggestions: use a Bluetooth Earpiece for wireless Mic input for your recording. prevents audio drop outs

@sivakoona9000 3 года назад

its funny how honda video bmbs at 7:06 that i am here too

@marthapetros1438 3 года назад

Hi please help me out my screen keeps showing this (download error some entune app suite functions may not work as expected please reinitiate the download process) how do I get back to normal

@Supra2winTurbo98 3 года назад

Does the 3rd row of the highlander have latches for carseats?

@kathyfrutos2428 3 года назад

Hey Jeff hope you answer I just got a 2021 xle hybrid highlander how is it driving on the mountains and snow Cuz it has a button for trial But my husband and I love the mountains?

@c.cherry7211 3 года назад

I bought my 2021 Highlander XLE last week and I love it! The comfort, reliability, and features are great. The remote start makes it even better!

@Bart-dg6qv 3 года назад

Is the remote start standard with XLE in US?

@shaikhzees 2 года назад

How's it gong so far, and what made you not to go for the Limited trim? Also it has Captain seats and Soft Tex fabric?

@c.cherry7211 2 года назад

@@Bart-dg6qv remote start from the key fob is standard on the XLE. You can remote start from the Toyota app as well, but we have to pay for that after the trial ends.

@c.cherry7211 2 года назад

@@shaikhzees the XLE has all of the features I wanted. I have captains seats on the second row and Soft Tex.

@shaikhzees 2 года назад

@@c.cherry7211 Appreciate the swift reply. And how do you open the tailgate? With a button on the hatch, from your fob or my showing your feet under the back hatch?

@MrYorynot 3 года назад

Can you explain the the difference between AWD & FWD?

@rightlanehog3151 3 года назад

Jeff, Trust me, I'm a subscriber.

@Toyotajeff 3 года назад

You were the one I was worried about Hog!!

@rightlanehog3151 3 года назад

@@Toyotajeff You should be worried. ;-)

@kathysmith4026 3 года назад

What does the snow button do?

@tommeggison1466 3 года назад

Anybody notice the wind noise and whistle issue ?

@traveler7353 7 месяцев назад

Im in the market now. Looking at a few XLE's and Hybird here in Ohio. I Have $12,000 down, hopefully that will be enough

@JZ-ly6eb 2 года назад

Is the moonroof standard on all 2021?

@Jaypatel-rc8js 3 года назад

Does all highlander has parking sensors..??

@abbystephens9766 3 года назад

Family vehicle ?! This would be all to myself

@kathysmith4026 3 года назад

Just wish they had kept the opening rear window.

@djkenny1202 3 года назад

I suggest Toyota brings the trim options down to 3. Maybe a special edition, as well. Its just too much. Offering options instead of big trim changes and more standard on trims. L should have heated seats. LE most of the stuff on XKE, etc.

@MrJjking10 3 года назад

Toyota make the armrest adjustable both length and height wise

@JonathanDuryea 3 года назад

Do I still have to connect my phone to a USB cable in order for Android Auto to work?

@VincentGomez2255 3 года назад

Yes

@MatheenaSyed 2 года назад

'be vewy vewy qhkwiett' i'm buying this hylander!!!

@Toyotajeff 2 года назад

Love it!!

@bloodlust6507 3 года назад

can someone please tell me how the hybrid highlander does in snow? thank you in advance?

@ichigouzumaki324 3 года назад

I currently have the 2018 Highlander XLE Hybrid and it runs just fine on the snow. We had a big snow storm this past winter in NY and it ran great on the snow. The highway and street were cover with snow as more snow was coming down. There was a minivan swerving all over the 3 lane highway ahead of me. I drove by a stuck pick up truck stranded almost at the top of a hill the same evening of the snow storm. I'm currently waiting on the delivery of a 2021 Highlander Platinum Hybrid. Like Jeff mention on another video, I had to order mine because the dealer didn't have one on the lot the way I want it.

@bloodlust6507 3 года назад

@@ichigouzumaki324 thank you for your response that was helpful.

@user-tb7rn1il3q 3 года назад

@@ichigouzumaki324 Pickups are not the greatest vehicles in bad weather. The back end is very light.

@onterrioredmon5711 3 года назад

I like the xse trim that’s the one I’d get

@debstickel7744 2 года назад

Bring back the granny tanny paint

@larryellison185 3 года назад

Jeff, thanks for going over all the features, I just picked up a AWD XLE. I am just getting to learn what the Highlander is all about. So far I am pleased with it, the only drawback I have found so far is that there is no arm rest for my left are and same for the front seat passengers right arm. I think if Toyota could either put a movable arm rest on the seat or enlarge part of the door to be able to rest the arm. I find myself trying to hold my arm up while I’m driving. Love to hear your thoughts or recommendations. BTW, you got video bombed by a Honda Pilot while you were videoing! Thanks

@nickzourikian4555 3 года назад

No L arm rest??? Wtf?

@ty90k80 3 года назад

I really wanted to buy this Highlander but the front Grill is made me change my mind

@euci3207 3 года назад

Xse model then

@josecabrera8797 3 года назад

Si nince

@iwoww562a9 2 года назад

I do not like this color never have 🤮 my 2 favorite are jade metallic or moon dust. My moon dust actually holds up good with dirt and dust it always looks clean.

@heaty9161 3 года назад

Why dont u talk about the prices

@eddy-readysteady-go9001 2 года назад

No trailer hitch? Smh

@torquer9669 3 года назад

Jeff, ya need to mic yourself!

@juniorwhite1671 3 года назад

Why Toyota is not going to fully electric now

@Toyotajeff 3 года назад

They will be 70% hybrid and electric by 2030

@torquer9669 3 года назад

Because they need to sell lots of them. Americans are not ready for electric yet, and many don’t want them.

@kathysmith4026 3 года назад

Don’t want hybrid or electric.

@j.a.b.r1063 3 года назад

#those

@stephenfiore9960 Год назад

13:00…..

@syedmumtaz6726 3 года назад

I AM GOING TO BUY THIS FOR UBER

@djkenny1202 3 года назад

You’ll spend that much $ to “Uber”?!?? Buy a $6000 9 year old XB. Roomy and Bullet Proof.

@JMJWill 3 года назад

Absolutely zero RAV4 Hybrid inventory in NC.

@Toyotajeff 3 года назад

That’s a totally true statement

@JMJWill 3 года назад

@@Toyotajeff is there an end or beginning in the pipeline?

@mendaya1 3 года назад

No highlander hybrid in San Diego. I found some in Los Angeles... but it's MSRP+$15,000 , It's Crazy!

@user-tb7rn1il3q 3 года назад

@@JMJWill Toyota production has not been affected that much by the shortages. The issue is demand. Everyone wants a Toyota since they are the best cars and people are flush with stimulus. I’d wait a year for things to settle down.

@michelevolz7769 3 года назад

Lots in GA

@dianemorfe1728 2 года назад

Funny !

@nelsonbett9677 3 года назад

I have a question. Why does the Highlander 2021 have a steering wheel on the right ?I mean every manufacturer knows that every type of car has to have a steering wheel on both sides either left or right. Why does this model have a steering on the left only. If you look at reviews about this amazing car there are no steering wheel on the right.Please if you have any relationship with Toyota company try make them see this. It's really disappointing.

@dr.tobiasgoodfellow5174 3 года назад

Dude, you do you need to lay off the crack. It has seriously affected your mind.

@angelmichael8907 Год назад

i just dont like the xle rims..

@alijoon1621 3 года назад

Folks, this is the smallest SUV in it's class. If you want usable 3rd row look at Honda Pilot, Kia Telluride or Hyundai Palisade. Highlander smaller in every dimension.

@kimnewcom 3 года назад

Nah... looks too much like a wagon/mini van. Doesn't look like suv

@lewinm00 Год назад

Couldn't make it through all the stooge joke efforts.

@Toyotajeff Год назад

Well thanks for trying. I hope you enjoy your week! - Jeff

@nickzourikian4555 3 года назад

Hey Jeff. I understand youre trying to carve a niche for yourself on YT. However, your delivery using B class or C class schtick comedy jokes from the 60's and 70's tv shows is somewhat lame imho - for a 2021 audience.

@Ron90ald 2 года назад

I put you on my Facebook