The 2020 Toyota Highlander Wants To Be The Best Family SUV in America 

Good morning everyone! We actually had a chance to show you driving scenes for both the Hybrid and V6 versions. Skip to 18:43 for the hybrid full throttle acceleration and 25:00 for the V6. Watch both engines accelerate the car and let us know which one you prefer ;). Thanks for watching!

I just traded my Infiniti G37x for this 2020 Highlander LE and I am in love with it. I never looked twice at a Toyota because of their designs, but I feel like they completely turned that around because I just can't stop looking at all their new models. I'm not sure how some people are saying this thing looks ugly when compared to all of their previous models, this looks beautiful.

This still looks like a more quality products than it's competitors it looks really well made and I'm sure a lot of families will go for this and sleep well at night not worried about reliability.

Your reviews are the most concise on RU-vid...and beautifully produced. Thanks so much!

Loved how you had the older version included in the intro!

Woah this new model is NICE! Quite a few of my friends parents had the 1st gen Highlander way back when, some passed down to "first car" duty back when we started driving, and I gotta say those things always rode so smooth, solid, no rattles or squeaks even with like 200k miles.

I work as a Toyota mechanic and did PDI on the very first one, and so far only one that arrived in my city. Carried over powertrain but a lot more quieter and the interior is miles better. These cars have always been substance over style.

Awesome review. Been following a lot of the Rav4, Mazda CX-5, midsize crossover SUV’s, always enjoy your reviews. Thank you.

They made the grill look exactly like a Subaru

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Man, your reviews talk to me "as if you're talking directly to me." For that, I am a lifetime subscriber and trust your informed opinions over anyone else's. The technical aspects are spot on, and I am an Airframe & Powerplant mechanic, so I really appreciate the details you gave. 😊

The Highlander #Hybrid's 35-36 mpg is a STUNNING achievement in this class of vehicle. A loss of 11 miles per gallon is a big #PENALTY to pay when buying the V6 especially considering its expected lifespan of 15-20 years.

Thanks for the great review. You say it's such a competitive segment but few of the other brands have proven themselves up to Toyota standards when it comes to: 1. Safety 2. Reliability 3. Resale Value. As far as these go, I'd say the jury's going to be out for a few years on Telluride/Palisade, Ascent and Atlas. Plus the Hybrid MPG and 600+ range are very important to me.

Another great review! Love the camera work and accurate and quick descriptions. Keep the videos coming!

Your reviews are absolutely the best!!!!!!! You truly should have millions of subscribers.

The current RAV4 is bigger than the first highlander lol

i drive a '04 Highlander and im loving it. will try to get a new car soon.

Great Review! welcome to San Antonio, you are correct about the roads here.

Love your videos! Always get to the point

Wow 700k subscribe I can remember when you were just at 300k channel has grown

Toyota strong point Isn't styling but they're reliable.

Love your reviews! Always consistent!

Keep it up, you guys are doing a good job.

Thanks for this early review, Sofyan. I was set on getting the hybrid, since I have over an hour commute each way. However, I feel I'll enjoy the V6 version better, since I owned one in 2012. I'm SO happy they kept their excellent V6 and didn't switch to a turbo-4. I currently drive a turbo-4 Kia Optima. They're great for torque throughout the range and pulling up long uphill roads without downshifting. But the turbocharger really burns oil and quickly breaks it down. On a car it's fine. But on a heavy SUV a V6 is a better fit.

That 2001 still a wonderful machine dope to see what its becoming

The unparalleled midsize family SUV in reliability, quality, service and most importantly, smiles on owner’s face. One great modern transportation for all.

Purchased a 2023 Highlander platinum with a four-cylinder turbo it is amazing with the power never noticed the difference from the V6 plus Toyota has cut omissions by 50% excellent for us can’t beat Toyota reliability in resale!

Even at 235 width tires, it’s crazy to believe that these are 20 inch wheels and still demolishes everyone else’s hybrid mpgs at 35 combined.

Wow! How’d you get so ahead of everyone on this?! Congrats! Love the Hybrid!

Love Redline Reviews ... very detailed.

Outstanding review

Although you did a 2019 Toyota Avalon Touring review, can you please do a 2020 Toyota Avalon TRD review? I have been waiting for that for the longest time. Would love to hear your opinion!

toyota is so unbelievable in quality and mpg. its just insane. love the Ni-mh batteries for longevity and 10 year warranty and cold weather performance

thanks for your work

I bought a 2022 Highlander in December 2022 and I have gotten 30.9 mpg on 110 mile trip I have non-highbred V6 And I love it

Seems like Toyota forgot about this car when sweeping through making all their other vehicles look great 🤣 but looks are subjective🤷‍♂️

The AC taking up 1/3 of the new big screen ruins it. Hopefully that can be change via software update...

I give you an A+. Fantastic review.

Happy to finally see toyota changed steering wheel! I wish they make even more slick .. with smaller cover for the airbag.

Love that color ❤❤

Really great family SUV!

we need to get u over 700K , baby!!! u rock!

Awesome Review Of 2020 Toyota Highlander. 😀

The temperature knobs are the exact same ones from the previous generation Subaru Outback. Subaru/Toyota parts sharing is becoming more and more apparent.

I like the last generation grill a lot more

I happened to watch your '10 Dodge Challenger RT review yesterday and you were wearing an almost goggle-like ttttthick framed white sunglass :)

Thank you man for updating us who want buy car like me I am looking to buy three row what is your recommendation?

"When you guys back into something in a crowded parking lot" I see what you did there

There's a blurry lined between regular cars (fully loaded) and luxury cars now.

Sharp looking car, if I hadn't bought a Murano last year I'd seriously think about getting one.

Hi, I just bought a new 2020 Toyota Highlander Hybrid XLE last night from Heritage Toyota Owings Mills in Garrison, MD. Although I did test drive it, including on the highway before purchasing, I never made it above 70 mph on the test drive. On my way home after the dealership closed, I was on the highway going over 70 mph and this hissing, whistling noise developed right from the driver's side window that was driving me crazy. It wouldn't happen if I was going below 55 and would happen intermittently when I was going between 55 and 70. I triple checked that all the windows were fully closed fully and opened and closed the doors to ensure they were completely shut but the hissing and whistling continued when I would hit 70. The only additional option I have on the car is all-weather mats, no door edge guards, and no crossbars or anything else. I love the car but hope this problem gets fixed ASAP or else it'll drive me insane. Put the volume on max, cuz the recording is from a cell phone. The RU-vid video link is below. I already took it to one dealer who were able to reproduce the whistling sound but said there was nothing they could find wrong to fix to make it better. Any suggestions on what I can do because I don't think I can go on with this problem long term. Thanks, Anan ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-2IAFIFh16gw.html

Comparing this to the Pallisade and Telluride, the only thing that is going to have people choose the Highlander is the Toyota name plate

They're not "full LED" when the turn signals are incandescent bulbs, lol....

who else likes the dual screen functionality? i think having the ability to run apple car play/android auto and something else like climate which you use all the time is nice!

Well ,probably you guys are looking for nice looking car o whatever but all I can say is I’ve been driving my highlander 2014 (bought it brand new ) for 5 1/2 years for a limo company ,I already put in my highlander 230 k miles already and thrust me no complaints at all ,just replace battery a couple times ,water pump ,tires of course and that’s about it ,this suv is a great car ,if you use this suv for personal use they will last forever ,looking to buy a 2020 soon .

I’ve owned 2 Toyota’s in my life and honestly they’re so reliable I rarely ever had a problem with them. But for an SUV I’m definitely getting a Telluride

Also, the front grill is very Subaru-esk and the rest of it reminds me of the 2015 infinity QX80 with its bulbous body.

What a great review. Appreciate you not placing in a commercial every 5 minutes too.

I'm glad the turn signals are not LED. The ones on it now aren't too bight when sitting in traffic.

Finally a 2020 Highlander review:) Many Thanks!! I’ve been in the market as my current lease is up soon and in my “research” haven’t found much info about the 2020 Highlander. Nice car; but when he said the JBL stereo wasn’t as nice as the competitions upgraded stereo, that alone might be the deal breaker for me. Haha. I’ll go see for myself once these are available, but having a higher quality stereo is one of my main reasons for choosing the upper trim levels.

Nice job Toyota! We loved our first gen Highlander a lot and this one also looks super likeable! It would be nice if Toyota offered a slightly shorter version with only two rows; something with more substance than the RAV4, like the new Atlas Cross Sport or the Passport. I would definitely buy.

The hood reminds me of the land cruiser 200

Lots of promotions for the 2019 Highlander V6 Hybrid limited still available. 2020 Hybrid with 10mpg improvement is enticing.

Someone said that it looks like a mini van, now I can't unsee it.

The front end leaves a lot to be desire.

I enjoyed your review, very thorough, and very professionally represented. Do you have a review of the 2019 highlander, and a review of the 2019 VS the 2020 model? would like to see both videos? BTW I think the 2019 model exterior looks way better. 2020 model looks like a big rav4 :(

Could you please do a 2020 Highlander Vs. 2020 Ascent comparison video?? I'd love to know which one is better!

how is it Toyota always manages to make their brand news cars look 5 years old

I was gonna say this looks exactly like a Subaru

The 2020 reverted its looks back to my 2014. Wish there were a faster option and shorter 2 rows option.

Would love to see toyota bringing PHEV version of highlander in next couple of years!

The outgoing 2019 Highlander is much better looking. Hate those bulbous rear fenders.

Toyota: I got an idea. Let's take every single body panel... And let's paint it. Nuts to see that done in 2019

Love your review! Do any of the trims come with power folding side mirrors?

I can't understand why the comment section has been moved in the RU-vid app. Anyway I enjoy your videos.

Great review thank you! So it looks like we have to choose between a hybrid or comfort (Hyundai Palisade is our other choice). Frustrating decision.

You should get much more views, your videos are excellent👌

I thought the same!! That front end looks like a subaru!

The infotainment design reminds a little of a 🎸 on its side 🤙🏼

Yo love the content keep it up😁

Toyota needs a better design approach. Comparing to other car brands.

I work for Toyota and the customers agree with you on that half screen. They hate it! Unfortunately there is no way to change it.

I love the Rav4 look too, but don't want all Toyotas look the same. In my neighbourhood there is someone who owns a Rav4 an a Tacoma both in black and they look so identical! :D

Everyone hating on the new Highlander because it looks like the Subaru. You must not know that Toyota owns like 20% of Subaru. Besides that, Toyota is much more reliable and will be on the road a lot longer than the competition.

A bigger version of the RAV4 would have been killer!

dude pls do regular 6 foot tall adjustment 2nd and 3rd row

I really don't like it when people call three row SUV's 'crossovers'. I firmly believe a crossover is something like a Suburu Outback, Lamborghini Urus, BMW X4 where it looks like a lifted/vertically-stretched hatchback which is essentially what a crossover actually is- a crossover of two different types of cars.

Those taillights look like a Fortuner's

WHY DOES IT LOOK LIKE A KIA SPORTAGE WITH A SUPERHERO BADGE?!?!?!

Ahh, I thought that looked like Texas/San Antonio! :)

Honestly the front end is not my favorite but its not something that would push me away, still a very nice vehicle with much upgraded tech and awesome reliability...much more pros than cons

Haha love those epic fail moments.

Yep. I was going to wait for this before we got the CX-9 and I'm glad I didn't...

The FACT that or has design cues from the Supra a sports car.... make this thing a winner in the design that’s just a dope fact. What interior sweet no one bad thing to say about it. Looks very luxurious. I’m digging that paint color also. The 2GR V6 motor is a beast and also best in class mpg is a winner great buy

I Don't like the car that much but love your reviews.... 🔥

You're right, it does look like a puffed up outback.

Toyota’s SUV lineup is starting to look like storm troopers

Too funny! Maverick cannot stop watching. Ya know - a shout or a share can go a long way for an up-n-comer like us. No pressure. :-)

Sofyan is playing a remix of otray mamba in the montage