Heavy Metal Ned Flanders... yay or nay?

This highlander style much better then 2021-2022 highlander for me, so why i bought 2019 highlander

That’s the most fun I’ve seen anyone have with a Highlander. I appreciate the work you out in taking it off road and in the snow. Great video!

Thanks for a great real world driver review. That's great to see the AWD system operating in those conditions. Don't think it would have made it through my driveway a couple winters ago in the 2 feet of snow we had though, maybe it would have but I doubt it. Good to see the AWD system works better than you anticipated, I too had my doubts.

Great, thorough, comprehensive & complete review, on & off road. Extra video length was well worth qualitative & quantitative evaluation. Please review all cars from now on. :)

Excellent review. Not that I go off road much, but I wanted to see real world application, then I find out its here in PNW. Traveling the exact roads (14 & 84). Great job guys!

After watching your video went and bought one a 2019 SE a great deal before the year end. Love it ever since

Just picked up this exact car (w/o the entertainment) and was very surprised to find this video. Love it so far. Good to be coming back to Toyota after visiting with Subaru and more recently a Nissan Pathfinder with three transmissions. Hopefully it lives up to my past experiences with Toyo and last my family many years. Great vid and I really do love the color and SE!

I went back and watched this video again. I bought a Highlander AWD last year after watching your review. I have loved my Highlander for over a year now. It has been a great SUV! Keep up the good work Ryan. I love watching all your reviews, even though I am not in the market for anything. Merry Christmas to you and your family.

I really enjoyed your video. The way you explain the detailed mechanics of DTV is something that you dont get on other channels. Nice one.

I'm not even into cars, and your video made me want to like and subscribe! Thank you for taking the time to make this video. I will be picking up my first Highlander this weekend!

I've sent my 2008 highlander through stuff harder than that. You're good bro.

As I watch this I wonder why I am so compelled by your review. And then it occurs to me, you are a really, really good presenter. If you were a realtor, you’d be a million dollar producer for sure.

An awesome video, very well done and very informative! Thank you.

Awesome video. Just got myself a 2018 Highlander for my active lifestyle. Awesome to see that this was in the PNW too. Another reason why I about it cause of the weather here in Oregon. Can't wait to take nine to Mexico to test it out there too

Love your videos!! You look like you have so much fun!!

thanks for the review on the AWD. I just bought the AWD instead of FWD.

I just finished a weekend away in a wine region with the wife and rented the Grande flavor. I wasn't sure what to expect, but I came away wanting one - despite the outdated infotainment and dash. I think once it gets updated, this thing will be a market leader. The way it makes use of the v6 - it almost felt like a v8 to me (given the size of the car). I really, really enjoyed living with it for 3 days.

Seeing this, and knowing that mine has the center locker in addition to the performance we saw in the video, and my planning on throwing on some Falken Wildpeaks when the time comes? I feel so comfortable and reassured with my buy. My first "expensive" car buy, a 2017 Highlander LE Plus (what I think is the 2017 equivalent of the SE? Maybe a half step up). Good to see.

Huge improvement in the channel. Nice

I have the same exact car, in grey color, and it is fun to watch this, excellent video!

Can't wait for the AWD system video upcoming

Really like your reviews.

Thanks for the super informative video. Have you test driven a non-SE trim 2018/2019 Highlander? I'm curious how noticeable the difference is between the sport-tuned & regular suspensions for road driving. Much appreciated,

that was fun- pleasantly surprised

I just turned in my 2018 SE lease. Loved it, but definitely not an off road SUV. Mainly a front wheel drive AWD with the engine in sideways. Zero skid plates. Good for driving on packed sand beaches, dirt roads or grass. You see a lot of highlander on the road, mostly all family's with kids. Which is what we are.

was looking at 2019 honda pilot for Rear Entertainment system, didn't know Highlander have one too. Might have to reconsidered

Remember there is the power mode setting which really does tighten up your transmission response.

I love my New Toyota Highlander 😍

One of the top 10 cars that people keep own it for years. Thanks, great video.

I'm an older, 1st gen Highlander owner and the reliability is great. I was disappointed that this new vehicle still doesn't have Apple Carplay, especially when Toyota finally has it in other models this year. Maybe I can keep waiting for a hopeful new redesigned model by 2020, but I fear they will continue to add additional length to the vehicle ( this years model is already 8" bigger than our present car and adding another 4" to compete with the Ascent and Pilot is too much. We don't need the extra seats or space, that is why we were hoping that Apple Carplay would be on this years model.. We were also seriously looking at the brand new Subaru Forester touring, actually 1 1/2" shorter than our 1st gen Highlander but with 3" greater front row legroom and 1 1/2" extra second row legroom. The top end touring trim was impressive, very comfortable, just the right size legroom wise, better crash test scores than the Highlander, some features this Highlander doesn't have and priced at or below the base level Highlander. What stopped us was it's under powered engine and slow 0 to 60 times for my wife's freeway work commute and no other engine options was the deal breaker. We checked out the new Rav4 hoping that it had grown up enough, but it was still too small and still didn't have the leg space we needed. We will be seriously checking out the new Honda Passport when it comes out. It's smaller than this generation of Highlander and offers Apple Carplay.

The power mode does change the throttle response just a bit to make it feel a little more responsive.

This Video is why I bought the 2019 XLE AWD. We put 6000 miles on our Highlander on vacation. We did some creek crossings with AWD button. Very little wheel spin climbing out of the creek. Drove through snow and sleet. We drove over mountains on a dirt road up in the clouds. Could not see 50ft in front of us. The Highlander average fuel mileage for the whole trip was 25.9 with a best of 29.2. Best mileage was staying below 80 was not easy. Next vacation I will have roof storage .

I have this vehicle but in the Nightshade model in all black. Love it!!!

Mindbuildingsolutions approved! Excellent video.

i have 2018 model highlander Front wheel drive, and its so good at fuel saving and drives great in city with all my family.

Amazing Video. Keep it up

This was a proper review as most AWD buyers wanted to see snow performance rather than going uphill on gravel. I had looked at Highlander and found out the price was much higher than Honda, and even Acura. Most standard (power and leather seats) from other mfg weren't available on Highlander and it didn't even have LED headlights or fog lights.

I love the TOYOTA HIGHLANDER the best SELLING SUV. I am TEAM TOYOTA

I definitely appreciate the technical details. Seems most don't even go over all of the "Awd" systems out there.

Just traded in our 2007 Yukon for a 2019Highlander Limited Platinum. Love it.

I own a land cruiser, but one of my friends own a highlander, and he really likes it!

I would want to see how the hybrid version with the 18s (xle hybrid) works on those course lol

Great review.

I currently own a accord, but its just a normal car. Hopefully i can sell this accord for decent price and buy a highlander. Ive seen a few suvs, ranging from infiniti, lexus, dodge, but Toyota i think is very reliable and at the same time the v6 and awd is just really good

Power mode was left out for the highlander SE awd. You should try it out on shiftronic mode. It's very aggressive.

It does have torque vectoring and can transfer power side-to-side. It doesn't have actual clutch packs so it uses the ABS instead to clamp down on the spinning wheel to send the power to the other side.

Love you your video

I hope They have LED head LIGHTS for redesign 2020 HIGHLANDER

That was awesome video

Up until this review I had assumed that this AWD system was just another "grip 'n slip" variant. I do make the assumption that some of the rotation you felt was attributable to inner front wheel braking. Once again, great review - shedding light on the capabilities of the various AWD systems on offer.

Does the rearview entertainment system offer an SD card slot? Maybe parents could upload movies and shows up onto a card for the kids that way. Or, if there's a USB connection to the rear screen, maybe an external HD could hold movies and shows of the kids.

Hello sir, if you have a choice toyota highlander 2019 or honda pilot 2019? Which is the best for you.

I love Netflix I love streaming but guess what when you’re in a random part of the country that doesn’t have great cell service you know it works every time A DVD/Blu-ray

Yes there is a power mode, just set it. Very simple and must more positive engine and transmission mapping.

2019 toyota rav4 xle premium awd please? Or the torture vectoring limited trim

It is a hard choice between the 3. Toyota has a history of reliability. Don’t know now. Were you test driving in the Sweethome, Oregon area up highway 20?

The highlander is a well sorted vehicle by now so I'd like mine in limited trim please.

I really like the whole video...but when you said donuts...I was like 🙋‍♂️...ooooh yeah!

Toyota highlander is a good car to buy because it has so many aspects that one can need on a mid size SUVS. I love this car

Own the limited it made a fan out of me we tow a boat travel and very light offraod as in a dirt lane or two it us in ice and snow every year has been worth every penny

Is the AWD system in the 2019 Highlander any better than the 2017 model? It’s quite disturbing to see it’s bad performance in the roller and diagonal test, I was about to finalize a deal.

I am wondering how much is the real combined gas consumption of Highlander? Do you have any idea for that? It will help me to decide which model to buy. Highlander or Honda passport. Thank you

I like the front end of the SE model (with the black grill and LED DRL). I hardly see any Highlanders in the SE trim tho, all I see is Highlanders with the XLE badge on them.

I really like Toyota. One of the most reliable brands I’ve owned. So I’m looking to buy one and these dealers in LA are damn expensive and crazy they want 43k$ and these are left overs . The 2020 third seat is a joke the seat is maybe 1.5 inches from the floor so you’re sitting in a yoga pose back there.

Nice information

Just bought my 2008 Limited this winter for $11,600 cash, the thing looks brand new still albeit 100,000 miles on it. I absolutely love it and it did amazing on my spring break drive from Indiana to Telluride and Vail to ski! So much fun mountain driving, turned off traction control and did some donuts, now I am trying to put a nice set of wheels paired with BFG KO2 tires on for a more agressive look. I threw a roof rack, kayak bars, LED pods all the way around for 360 lighting, to make it my perfect little hauler for my mountain bikes, dirtbike trailer, kayaks, camping gear, DJ equipment and future kiddos. Definitely a great choice, I would have gotten into way too much trouble if I had bought a 4Runner like I originally planned, would have tried to offroad it every chance I got and end up breaking a daily driver, so best to go buy a mud toy seperate!

Do this in a review against the Subaru ascent

Old video but there is a power mode in the dash menu's which adjusts the throttle etc......... basically sport mode.

prefers subaru but I wonder when its engine or cvt will blow.

I love that car and i am going to buy that car

I really like the Ascent but they are a new vehicle around $40k. I can get a 2016 Highlander XLE for $28,000 to $30,000.

Is that how the wipers move on the XLE too

How do you turn on the back wiper

Do an acura mdx next with this test!

Does this have open country tires?

kinda weird how almost zero car reviewers compare the Highlander to the Mazda CX9; for us, the CX9 was its main competitor and drove quite a bit more athletically. We're finally going with the Highlander due to its characteristic sheetmetal and paint which are both more kid-proof than Mazda's Miata-like build, but the CX9 was by far a stronger contender than any of the other 3-row competitors. North Americans manufacturers can't build cars and CVTs belong on vehicles less than 500kg (unless you're Toyota). I just wish our 2018 was a PHEV.

Like this design over 2022 model

Pano roof is offered on the platinum trim

I own a 2017 Highlander XLE. I should have done a bit of research because I “ thought “ the SE was just a level up from the LE and a XLE was above both. I guess the SE is essentially an XLE with the sport tuned suspension some blackout treatment and accent stitching on the seats because everything else on my same colour as this one XLE has all the same things inside minus the cargo mat ( we have the optional plastic “ trunk “ liner ). Just about 6 or 7 months ago I took our Highlander up a very similar road with a few spots where 4x4s had put some pretty deep ruts in the mud between the rocks. I just drove on the high spots between the ruts and it did fine. I did however push the 4x4 button in front of the shifter as a precaution but ran in normal mode for the rest of the road which is a sea level to 2200 feet mostly steep 2 or 3 mile bumpy rocky muddy goat path. I was wondering if the sport tuned suspension is simply different struts / shocks than the LE, XLE and Limited trims? Could someone replace the regular struts with the SE’s struts without any other mods and get that “ stiffer “ ride and is the SE’s lower profile 19 inch tires most of that stiffer ride? My XLE rides great although it “ leans “ more towards comfort than handling. We have a 2023 RAV4 Limited hybrid and it”s ride is more taunt and I like it. Not that the 2017 XLE is concerning to me when cornering after all it’s an SUV with 8inches of ground clearance so some “ roll” is to be expected. Oh and on the ground clearance thing, the only thing that hangs lower than the other critical underbody stuff is the exhaust where it runs under the rear diff so be aware to not put any bigger rocks to the middle of the chassis.

I’ve found Subaru’s 8.7” ground clearance really can’t handle anymore than a trail. Solid Skid plates will do way more than an extra 0.6” of clearance on a highlander

Would like to have the SE but I want AWD and I can not find one in our area in White. Buying the XLE AWD

Is this similar to my 2009 Lexus RX350 AWD?

The Subaru Ascent has been found to have not aged well. They have lots of transmission problems. in 2019 I went the highlander over the Ascent and I have to say I couldn't be happier now with 75k. Still running like a champ

Wow Nice Video

Superb and entertaining review. Toyota needs to make something like the new Honda Passport. They need a two row sporty V6 shorter and higher soft reader. Highlander is beginning to look and feel its age.

Hey so you said that the highlander is gonna get a refresh meaning a new design and etc what year would that be? Do you know?

Plz test 2019 Mazda CX-9

We bought it the 2019 limited love it 38.335. Out the door do your homework Thanks

Hello Mr. Highlander 2019, how much does it cost?

Hello awesome video. I have 2006 Toyota highlander but I want to buy 2019 suv which suv do you recommend because I am looking for suv that reliable , safety, good and quality please help me thank you

Dude forgot to mention SEQUOIA. A VERY capable and heavy duty vehicle

I'm not impressed with the 8spd transmission due to the way it delays upward gear change.. the 2016 6spd is so much better , was a great review though especially the sideways action and doughnuts

Hey Ryan - What type of tires did you have for this video?

Why no led headlights?

very good

when would u test 2019rav4 adventure off-road!

No LED headlights even on the top trim levels is a bit ridiculous for 2019.

No memory seats!?

I will be disappointed if the AWD with torque vectoring, a new infotainment system with Apple/Android car play, LED headlight, and a 'real' leather seats are not part of the 2020 Highland especially when Highlander is approaching the $50K price point. On the other hand, Toyota has one thing going for them, its' bullet proof reliability as I don't think any car surpassed its yet in that department. My 2007 Sienna still drives like new :).