Is 2023 Toyota Highlander Hybrid a Bulky SUV with a Tiny 4 Cylinder Buzzy Engine? Finally Answered!

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Finally, after having a burning question whether 2023 Toyota Highlander Hybrid is a Bulky SUV with a Tiny 4 Cylinder engine, I've got the answer to the question and best of all it was very surprising to find out how this car feels to drive and what Toyota engineers had in mind when crafting this SUV.
So whether you're looking for an economical and spacious SUV, or you just want the peace of mind of knowing a reliable vehicle will get you where you need to go, the 2023 Toyota Highlander Hybrid has a lot to offer and I give you a real world driving experience as to what to expect.
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@100miledrive Жыл бұрын

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@user-cn4ih4ro2u 8 ай бұрын

I leased a 2023 Highlander Platinum Four-cylinder turbo, gas, engine, all-wheel-drive… traded in a Lexus GX V8. This car has more than enough power with the turbo engine, is extreme luxury in the platinum model. I trust Toyotas reliability and I give this car a 10 out of 10!!!

@100miledrive 8 ай бұрын

Thanks for your commend and feedback. Yep, Toyota has certainly upped their game in terms of building not only reliable cars like they used to in the past, but also more solid, more stable with better steering. I am pleased with all the new Toyota/Lexus models having better driving dynamics overall.

@veranocreative Жыл бұрын

Loved this video! I purchased a '23 Highlander Hybrid FWD this past December. It's my first Hybrid and I'm impressed. The way I drive I'm averaging 40mpg and I've never been anywhere near that in my previous vehicles. I can say after 6k miles of driving around Florida I'm a huge fan of hybrids now but we'll see long term. Really great review! Subbed.

@100miledrive Жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot for the feedback. I am happy you liked this real world driving review. I was pleasantly surprised how well Toyota Highlander Hybrid drives. Also when you drive it by trying to stay on electric motor as often as you can, mainly in the city - it makes you a better conscious driver. I certainly didn't feel like I needed a new 2.4 Turbo engine, this hybrid setup was very adequate.

@fahraf1 Ай бұрын

I have been using my highlander limited 2023 in mountains area of Saudi Arabia 3000m above sea level.. its really reliable and relaxing car ..

@100miledrive Ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing. Yes it was a pleasant car to spend a day with and of course Toyotas are very reliable and dependable vehicles.

@drakesavory2019 Жыл бұрын

I have a Highlander Hybrid AWD on order. It's great to see real reviews and this one just confirms this is the right car *for me*.

@100miledrive Жыл бұрын

Good to hear. Yes overall highlander is very pleasant car to drive and to my surprise it was very balanced. Make sure to subscribe. Will soon have a video on Lexus RX350 which was quite an amazing vehicle to experience

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@rodivanclavel-hs2ri Жыл бұрын

We are still 80% sure in getting a 2023 Higlander Hybrid Bronze Edition. After watching this Video, we are really thrilled to own one. Shout out from Springfield Missouri.

@100miledrive Жыл бұрын

Thanks for your feedback, hoping this channel will give another perspective for those shopping for these vehicles

@YellowRoseDrones Жыл бұрын

I bought a 2023 Highlander Hybrid Bronze Edition AWD on January 6th 2023. I've already put 8.6k miles on it & I'm loving every mile. Getting 34-35 mpg average. The bronze wheels do look dirty all the time. Subbed.

@100miledrive Жыл бұрын

Great to hear! Congrats on your purchase. Looks like you are enjoying the car. You can certainly put lots of miles on this car.

@himanshusood2131 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for this video! Booked one few months back and waiting for the same now. Good job covering such points, differently than what others do. Keep it up!

@100miledrive Жыл бұрын

thank you for the kind words. And yes, I wanted to deliver through this video a real world driving feel for anyone considering this vehicle. 2023 Toyota Highlander feels like a good value for the money and it hits many points: in reliability, good looks, market value, very comfortable and nicely balanced. Enjoy your new ride!

@keithkarabell8412 Жыл бұрын

I watch dozens of these videos and so called evaluation. They are pathetic! You are amazing!!! So prepared and knowledgeable and most sincere!!! Thank You

@100miledrive Жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot for very kind words. For a long time I had a desire to start a KZfaq channel where I can provide some value in form of a feedback and help people make informed/better car choices.

@rmenao Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your review. Although this car is not inteded for high speed driving, I drove it in a hurry at around 180 km/h (max. speed) on the Autobahn in Germany. I can confirm that at high speed the car feels very stable, controlable and safe as well. Power is more than sufficient for.

@100miledrive Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the feedback. This is pretty interesting feedback. Yes I was quite amazed how balanced this car was despite being a 3 row comfortable SUV. And that is the goal of my channel to show folks that you should spend at least 50-100 miles with the car in the city, highway and hopefully twisty roads to fully understand how does the car feel to drive.

@elionadeyoutube6897 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your review!

@shaktiprasadkv2807 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the brief instructions

@vakinolayomide Жыл бұрын

Loved this video, this is my dream car .. love this channel

@100miledrive Жыл бұрын

thank you

@johnniestockett2523 Жыл бұрын

Nice review 👌 You are right, I have a 22 Highlander XLE AWD and I love it 😀

@100miledrive Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the feedback. Awesome that you like your car. It’s a great car all around. Soon I will test drive new RX 350h. Make sure to subscribe to the channel

@pj-0074 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this review I am looking to buy this SUV so this is very helpful for me. I will need to do a test drive soon.

@100miledrive Жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it. If you can rent 1 for a day and make sure this is exactly what you want. Highlander Hybrid is quite a unique for it's size, 3 rows and hybrid setup which has very good fuel efficiency and all backed by Toyota's reliability. I am quite pleased how latest Toyota generation of cars drive much better than before.

@pj-0074 Жыл бұрын

@100miledrive where can you rent these at?

@JoePublic717 Жыл бұрын

I think this will be my next Suv. Hope I can find one @ MSRP. Thanks for the video.

@100miledrive Жыл бұрын

Yes, it's a great SUV and if you are shopping for one don't just settle with your local dealership. I usually get a list of dealers within 100-150 miles, check their inventory first and then start bombarding them and negotiate. I found that dealers in remote areas are more willing to negotiate even in these crazy times when there is cars shortage. I might make a video on how I got a huge discount on our new 2023 BMW X3 M40i. Make sure to Subscribe if you still haven't.

@jtjt8331 Жыл бұрын

Just bought a 23 Highlander platinum go shopping on the last day of the month and I did not pay over MSRP

@100miledrive Жыл бұрын

@@jtjt8331 Congrats on your new car. Toyota’s had very low inventory here in CA and finding a good deal is almost impossible.

@pj-0074 10 ай бұрын

I did ended up buying this car. Thanks for your review loving th8s car very much.

@100miledrive 10 ай бұрын

hey congratulations on your new car. I am also glad you like my review.

@pkharper3525 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for all the information. I agree personally I don’t like the bronze rims at all, as far as the inside goes if you move up to the Limited or Platinum models the seats look way better. I’ve been looking for the Platinum Hybrid with AWD, there still hard to get and with the price and interest rates right now I may wait a while to purchase one.

@100miledrive Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing. I haven’t been into platinum Highlander. Maybe when 2024/25 refresh comes out, will try to get Platinum. And yes indeed Toyota is so hard to get these days. Lexus is getting better but Toyota is not. Easier to get BMW 😃

@loratokgotlaetsho2811 Жыл бұрын

Waoooo I would love to do a test drive😊

@pageremick5504 Жыл бұрын

You did a great, comprehensive review! You also answered my question about AWD versus FWD! Thank you! I think it would be great for you to compare your review car with others at the very end. For example, this car rated 7 out of 10. The X car rates 8 out of 10, the Y car rates 6 out of 10. Think of something like the Doug DeMuro ratings at the end. I look at those to see what is better and worse than the review car. Otherwise, a very, very good review!

@100miledrive Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the feedback. Yes All wheel drive will certainly enhance driving experience in quick launches and especially in bad weather conditions. As for the Feel Score, thanks for the suggestion, I am still experimenting, but mostly will be implementing something like this

@Jeslmcg Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the review. I specially like the idea of renting one for a day or two before buying. I am going to call around today and try to find one to rent.

@100miledrive Жыл бұрын

@@Jeslmcg thanks for your feedback. Yes renting a car and spending a day with it makes a huge difference versus just test driving at the dealership. You can check out an app called Turo, you should be able to find the car you want.

@100miledrive Жыл бұрын

@user-gn4so2fi1r 4 ай бұрын

How would you compare the Highlander Hybrid to RAV4 Hybrid in terms of driving dynamics, ride quality, noise level, and overall luxury feeling ?

@100miledrive 4 ай бұрын

I found highlander to be a bit more upscale. Materials also in Highlander feel slightly better. In Rav4 doors feel kind of cheap, had scratches on the new car. Between the 2 I would take Highlander for sure. But even then Rav4 is still a great car for it's size, I just think they are due for a major upgrade. Dynamically Highlander also felt more balanced in cornering. Rav4 is more relaxed car in general.

@user-gn4so2fi1r 4 ай бұрын

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@andyyoung2182 Жыл бұрын

Seumur hidup bermimpi punya mobil seperti ini. Semoga vidio anda menjadi inspirasi dalam pencapaian mimpi hidup saya

@dianaarteaga9753 3 ай бұрын

How do you feel about the very loud engine? Only thing I dislike about mine. I absolutely hate it!

@100miledrive 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for the feedback. I found it to be OK in my full day driving the car, but my opinion could change if I were to own one. Basically it is not satistying on how it accelerates, but rather very much capable for the job. I think once they make a plugin hybrid similar to Rav4 Prime that should give it more stisfying power.

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@socal_gambler Жыл бұрын

I worry about adequate power. I typically drive with 5 ppl in my car and live in a hilly area. I don't want to drive straining the engine out.

@100miledrive Жыл бұрын

Hmm, I would highly suggest to rent this car for a day, I do think that this hybrid engine will feel the weight of 5 people, but shouldn’t be too terrible

@sherrykorokous504 Жыл бұрын

Nice

@Kxlwvss Жыл бұрын

I felt bad that the LE is offered in FWD in the US.

@100miledrive Жыл бұрын

I agree. Highlander Hybrid should be offered in AWD model as standard

@kozDgoat Жыл бұрын

Dunno, I’m here for a giveaway lol

@nipunshetty4038 Жыл бұрын

Cool

@GuruSan88 Жыл бұрын

2 Things They Do Not Tell You! ** Hybrid Is HORRIBLE!! ** ** BUYERS BEWARE! ** ** Do Not Buy The Hybrid!! *** Do Not Get Electronic Rear-View Mirror! ** I bought a brand new '21 Highlander Hybrid Platinum. There 2 things I found out after -- only if I knew prior -- I would not have bought this vehicle. (1) The Toyota dealership told me that they will not do undercoating due to an electrical panel/access, and/or some sort of electrical colour-wiring code that if sprayed undercoating, it would cause an issue to the mechanic if something needs to be fixed. Therefore, driving without undercoating is extremely noisy. Like coins rattling in an aluminum can. I live in the city of Calgary, not in the rural. And, we have 4 seasons here. The noise when driving in this car is absolutely ridiculous. (2) The electronic rear-view mirror: when driving at night, it displays "star burst" effect fr other vehicles' headlamps. I adjusted every angle and brightness. I brought it to the dealership, and they have no clue. It's been months now and they still have no answer. They said to me "when we get a model like yours come in for service, we'll look to compare". It's been months. Go figure. They probably are hoping that I would just forget. Either the electronic rear-view mirror display or the camera is a product of a very poor quality, or it's defective. It is annoying, nonetheless. I asked the shop manager to contact Toyota and do an inquiry regarding the electronic rear-view mirror display. He said Toyota would just tell him to do more testing. I don't know how many more tests Toyota wants to see, really. Because the dealership had my vehicles for days for test, and they agreed that there is an unusual "star burst" effect in the display. So, before you head to a Toyota dealership to purchase a Highlander Hybrid and/or pay that extra dollars for the electronic rear-view mirror option. Think about these issues!

@100miledrive Жыл бұрын

Interesting

@mjr7817 Жыл бұрын

@@100miledrive I have this car. 4 season in the UK, we have a smaller infotainment screen but none of that issue. Our Toyota dealers give 15 year warranty with any issues. Been a good family car thus far.

@dianaarteaga9753 3 ай бұрын

Yes it’s so noisy! That’s the only thing I hate about it :(