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Probably in a 45 too... driving 65 through a red is just genius... I'm infuriated with alot of these drivers today Scotty.. I do the same.. Just because it's green doesn't mean gas it unless your on a track😅 Glad your good too go
Some 4 cylinder turbo diesel engine's go good Peugeot got it right I stick to the VE type pumps they can be timed and cut's out all the computer drama's and none of that pollution crap the 1.9 litre was and still is the best in my opinion.
@@Comotio I'm pretty sure you can have disabled or turned off. Not really sure what that would do to the warranty though. It would be worth looking into if buying a V6 though, especially if keeping it for the long haul.
Thanks Scotty, I love the look of the new Grand Highlander but am disappointed about the engine. Im the Lyft driver who visited you in RI with the 2008 Highlander with now 260k miles. I change the oil every 5k miles with full synthetic oil. No issues. Agree, don't think the 4 cylinder turbo engine will give me that.
We had a 2014 highlander V6 awd with 2GR-FE engine bought new. We used it for 9 years and 190,000 miles. As busy as life gets we use it daily and heavily. Some maintenance got neglected. We bought it new around $29,000 and when we traded it in 2023 the dealer offered us 17,500. We closed the deal and got into a new 4runner. Few days later, the salesman called and said, when they pulled the carfax, the car only had 8 oil changes in its entire life. I mean what a car. great reliability. We love Toyotas, best cars ever built.
Toyotas last but only 8 oil changes? I hope for the new owner it was at least full synthetic. So many people buy a Toyota and think they don't have to do anything for it. And far many more don't care to because they don't plan to keep it more than 200K.
@@DE-qk7fj unfortunately, yes. Oil changed basically once a year totalling of 8 oil changes in 9 years of ownership. We can’t keep cars longer anymore because mechanics and parts are so expensive.
@@chinoyhouse8247 Oh. I just watch Scotty for years and years and try things out for preventative maintenance. Then you learn and pick and choose what you want to pay someone else to do.
We bought a 2022 with the V6 because of their plan to change to a turbo 4 in 2023.The V6 has great performance even at 10,000 feet elevation pulling a 5x8 enclosed trailer.
Even my 2020 Highlander isn't the same quality as my 2014 Highlander. I bought both new. The 2020 has had numerous safety recalls and the digital speedometer is 3% faster than the manual one. It's been like that since I bought it. At first Toyota said it's a known problem that would get fixed, then, a few months later, they said 3% is within acceptable limits and they won't fix the flaw.
I'd keep your vehicle, given the status, but why would you HAVE to assume debt? Sell or trade it, & pay cash for the difference? Is that not a thing? @@peterkauss5852
I have a 2022 Toyota Highlander with the 2.5 L gas engine and two electric motors with the Hybrid system that gets 35-37 mpg city and 33-35 mpg highway and only time will tell how long the engine will last. The gas engine does not have a turbo like the GRAND Highlander. Turbos aren’t built like they were years and years ago. I’ve owned 3 vehicles with turbos that went over 100,000 miles with no problems. An 80 Turbo Trans Am, an 86 Subaru wagon and a 2009 GMC turbo diesel. I purchased them new. Oil changes every 5,000 miles with full synthetic oil and idling for a minute or two after freeway or towing use will keep it running well. The new turbos are better cooled and lubricated than the old ones.
7:35 A great first car to learn to wrench on is an older truck. They are usually simple and can be easy to work on because they are higher than a car. If you pick up a 70s or 80s truck there will be very little computer componants if any. A 90s pick up will only have an engine computer that does little more than ingnition and injection.
I had a 2006 non-hybrid V6 AWD Highlander. It was a great vehicle, needed a few more HP though. Then I bought the 2014 non-hybrid AWD V6 Highlander which had 270 HP. My favorite all-time vehicle. Storage galore, especially under the center armrest and the shelf in the dash. Give it the gas and it GOES, still got 22 MPG. When I told my service advisors at Toyota that I was considering new Highlander this year, they said keep the V6---you've been maintaining it properly and it will last a long time.
@@Venomoustoxins2122 No offense, but I don't think the 4 runners are going to sell with a 4 cylinder engine. Putting 4 cylinder engines in SUV's is just stupid!! Plus, the Camry being all hybrid, Toyota is going backwards!!! Believe it or not, a lot of Americans still just want a pure gas car only.
And the '25 Camry is now hybrid only. I keep my cars until they blow up. A 10-year warranty on hybrid batteries won't cut it. A local dealer has a '24 LE with the cold climate package. Very tempted.
Lol Toyota hybrids are EXTREMELY reliable! Even more so than their ICE counterparts. On top of that, you’ll never have to replace an alternator, a starter, drive belt, etc. And the brakes on a hybrid will usually last twice as long. Toyota offers a 10 year / 150,000 mile warranty on the hybrid battery. Many people in the Taxi / Ride Share industry, get 300,000+ miles on their Toyota hybrid batteries. The price on these batteries have come down since when hybrids first came out. Prices will probably be even lower in 10-15 years before you need to replace the battery. There are reputable third party companies that sell hybrid batteries, that are sometimes half the cost of the dealership. There really is no downside to buying a Toyota hybrid. Btw, the new Camry is amazing! It’s by far the best mainstream sedan money can buy!
Toyota should have gone full hybrid with the Highlander, but with output comparable to the V6. Instead of trying to wring out power from a turbo, use an electric motor.
@@majed6956the 2.4T is rated for 10 less HP, but something like 10 more ft lbs. of tourque than the outgoing V6. ULTIMATELY, no one can say at this point that it's a stupid move on their part, since they are as good as any vehicle manufacturer on the planet with their R&D to make proven, reliable motors & vehicles overall. Time will tell, but all too often, people just hate change, and won't accept that companies can improve upon existing tech to make a better product, ie. these T4's vs. the old reliable V6.
If you like driving Ms.Daisy the old V6 is your cup of tea. I own a 23’ Highlander. It’s got Toyotas tried & true four cylinder just assisted with a turbo. getting 24 mpg cty./30 hwy. and have an extra 47 ft.lbs. of tourque over the V6. Toyota even went back to a vacuum actuated turbo after the electric one in the 2022 Tundra wasn’t good. I do my own oil changes every 4k miles & I see both turbo & motor lasting a solid quarter million miles.
Scotty, glad you didn’t meet your maker at that intersection, but am surprised you don’t look both ways till now when starting from a stop, you have been very lucky so far, I guess the big guy is also a fan.
On my 3rd Highlander...wonderful...quiet, handles well, plenty of power. Will keep this one (six-cylinder) forever now that only four-cylinder engines are available.
My nephew works for the EPA. Your comment is not accurate. He works really hard to protect the environment. I worked in environmental health for years. I don’t want a govt agency to be my friend. I want them to go after illegal polluters and to do the hard work to protect the environment. You are uninformed and ignorant
@@garydmercer Maybe they can start with the illegal dumping of hazardous waste from the skies via plane poisoning water, soil and air. Oh wait it is the military industrial complex doing it for man made climate control (aka man made climate change read between the deceptive headlines).
As a past safety trainer, I would suggest to lower the mirror when backing so that one can see the rear tire to know the distance from the curb, then you check you angle & when you are parallel, good parking :-) Thank you for your videos.& yes, we always want to stay alert at a light. So many ppl are on there phone & not driving when they are the only person behind the wheel.
Disagree (from the UK here). It's not just EPA, its about emissions reduction primarily. A turbo helps improve the stoichiometric ratio. It's still a well engineered highly reliable engine, just because it has a turbo it doesnt mean the engine is pushed to its limits, in fact, to simplify, the philosophy may be to design a good normally aspirated engine and provide a turbo in a low boost configuration to overcome losses. In addition, supported by CAE/CAD, modern materials and manufacturing help improve long term reliability.
@@UsuallyCully Exactly and my 2023 Lexus 300h Ultra Luxury trim fits the bill. She gets 42+ MPG in and around town and on toll roads. 2.5-liter naturally aspirated engine with the fourth generation hybrid drivetrain. Best car I have ever owned and I've been buying cars since the 1960s.
Scotty , Knowing how your opinion of Subaru changes with every video. I’m not doing a knee jerk rejection of the new Highlanders as you are saying. I think I’m going to trust that Toyota did there due diligence on the new turbo 4 cylinder. I’ve had 3 Highlanders over the years and all I’ve had to do was scheduled maintenance and oil changes. I can’t say that for the Subarus, Nissans Fords, Dodge and GM vehicle’s I’ve had.
I was blessed to find a unicorn. Pristine V6 2013 HL ltd with only 39000 miles. One owner. No accidents, paint is perfect, white exterior with cream leather seats and chrome accents. I love it!
We bought a new 2022 highlander in 2022 and it was my first highlander . I didn’t know that was the last year model with the V6 but found out a few months later . I wouldn’t have bought the 2023 and beyond with the 4 cylinder turbo.
Toyota/ Honda is the best car you can buy, even with Turbo, I take it over GM, Ford, Mazda any day, you just have to do the oil changes religiously, and do it more often than they recommend, i.e. every 4K and don't have a lead foot but (I fully agree with what u are saying) Honda Accord has no more V6 since 2020 our customer bought the last year available 5 years ago, I am an auto mechanic.
@@BigAltimaEnergy719 yep id never buy anything with the wind up cvt trans are junk no matter the brand plus the new pathfinder looks n feels like a roughed suv not looking like a giant egg
Sorry guys. I’m going to chime in and say. Do you think Toyota really doesn’t have the power and knowledge and proper engineering behind their 4 cylinder decision ? Do you think they didn’t already test this for the past 5-10 years before putting it in their cars. Toyota is one of the biggest companies on the planet. No disrespect to Kilmer. But I think he’s over his head on this one to say that the grand highlander is crap because it’s a 4cylinder. I’ve seen many V6 engines fail just as much as a 4 cylinder could.
Nixon started the epa. 73 to 76 was when they started to effect the engines. Fuel injection by itself isnt bad. But the endless regulation starts about then.
I had a coworker that owned a VW Rabbit diesel that got just over 50mpg. She lived 30 miles from work and this car was perfect for her. A small car that would sip fuel.
I have a 2021 Highlander limited v6 I bought new. It has been a good SUV So far. I plan on keeping it for sometime. I do wish the gas mileage was just a little better. However I have a lot of faith in that v6.
So I own 3 2024 hybrids with the engine you’re talking about. Grand Highlander, crown and Lexus. RX 350h. Their epa claim is spot on. Not sure what you’re talking about.
Scotty, based on your latest info, I WILL NOT buy a Panzer tank, and certainly not one with a turbo. Currently, I have Toyotas, a Honda, and my favorite car ….2016, non-turboed, E350 Mercedes. Love that car. So far, the Honda Pilot, with less than 70k miles, has been in the shop three times for four recalls repairing major components. Also, the parts cost for changing Honda 9 speed transmission fluid and drive train oils at 30k is over $400. My previous Acura transmission went out at 60k…so much for that undeserved Honda reputation. The Toyotas of course have been the most reliable, with the least repairs for well over 100k miles, just regular maintenance, like changing oils and air in the tires.
Scotty, you are correct. I just got my 2024 Highlander, the city gas mileage is 17l/100km. What a disappointment. My 2002 sienna v6 get better gas mileage.
Many ,many more very expensive failures,buyers of German vehicles after 100k miles on it, you better have some very deep pockets mechanical and especially the complicated tech issues will be in the many thousands of dollars that only a dealer can perform
I’ve heard enough about the horror of a T bone collision that I try to slow down when coming to any intersection regardless if the light is green or I have the right of way especially since I have a compact car. Drivers with big SUVS and other large vehicles can just crush my little car so I just put myself in a position where I can stop suddenly if I need to when approaching a intersection regardless of the right of way
I dont know Scotty. I put that Redline MT oil in my Mazda 3. It completely stopped grinding when shifting to 2nd gear. The OEM Mazda fluid is known to be kesser quality.
Hi Scotty, in Australia, Ford made the 4 litre in line 6 cylinder for the Falcon known as the Barra motor and designed and made in Australia, they delivered excellent power and on the highway they would use 8 litres to 100 kilometres, it's a pity Ford shut down production in Australia in 2016 it would be a good idea if Ford America took all the tooling for the Barra motor and they were known to llast 750,000 kilometres in taxis
Had an '09 Highlander, 3.5L V6. At 120K miles, some oil bypass tube thingie blew, spewing oil like a Texas gusher. Toyota dealer had to pull engine to repair, breaking a couple bolts and other things in the process. Total repair bill was just over $4,000. Sold Highlander.
@@mikek5298 True enough. Have pics of very extensive repairs. Hard to have any faith in totally decimated and reassembled rig, with highly limited warranty. Found more value in peace of mind.
why do people think that a 4-cylinder making 265hp and 310 trq is going to wear out. It really wont. Your turbo might wear out but the engine will be fine. The real issue is that they program the transmission for fuel economy so it hangs gears instead of shifting like it should.
Most likely because they are built there instead of Japan. Not great in America neither built in the state of Indian. Look at the in car driver side door and you can see where it’s built
I agree it’s a mistake going to a turbo 4cyl, there going to a 2.4L not a 2 L, and your wrong about the torque the 4 cyl turbo has a lot more torque than the v6 NA, no comparison, the v6 3.5 is silky smooth and long lasting. The 4 cyl turbo will probably last IF you do 4-5k oil changes , Toyota care only gives you oil changes at 10 k intervals,not good for turbo engines
4cylinder turbos don’t make torque? Have you seen where the new turbo 4 makes its most torque Scotty? It’s make more torque and horsepower than the old V6s do everywhere in the rev range. Just because it has more cylinders doesn’t mean it automatically makes better torque than a 4cylinder.
With Toyota and Honda now going to 4 cylinder turbocharged engines... which you recommend NOT purchasing... and after looking at your previous videos of other auto manufacturers of Highlander and Pilot class vehicles that aren't that reliable.... I am wondering... just what do you recommend to purchase today in that class of SUV that is more reliable than the turbo charged Toyota Highlander/Honda Pilots?
I have the 22 Tacoma v6 4x4 and I tow a 2100 lb lawn trailer every day. It’s no problem. Believe it or not I towed the same trailer every day with a 2001 rav 4 with the 4banger 2.0 engine for like 5 years no problem
I still have my 2004 2.4L 4-cyl Highlander. For what I need it has enough pep - and I drive to the Sierras. The gas mileage is as good as a 2024 Subaru Outback.
The German's made one good thing...PFAFF Sewing Machines. I have 3 of them and they are all 70+ years old, and run like new. I've used them for 30 years.
Why is Scotty’s closing end with ‘ if you don’t want to miss … another video then ring that BELL-Ohs’ ? So Bellows reminds me of a device that blows air into a furnace or coal forge to intensify a fire. Am I not hearing this correctly?
Holler at me if you smell what I'm cooking here: Traded for 2012 RAV4 as a 2nd family car and part-time Rad Dad car - torque and hp are there, better to have and not need vs. need and not have - "4wd" aka semi-awd, better to have... - I can put a lion and a crocodile in the back, seats folded and drive watching who gets to eat lunch first - Limited trim so top of the line as can be for Toyota... - I can play my binders of CDs and I do, on the relatively better stereo - did I mention the torque? Toyota tranny's always nice to have but the 2GR-FE? I now have to make it a challenge to NOT do a burnout or chirp when the light changes I know I have an obsession. But I think I found the perfect dad car, at least for this dad. Mommy says it reminds her of her old 0:01 Scion tC. Woman knows her torque. She likes her '15 CX5 as do I. But 0-60 in any RAV4 should have been criminal when 3rd gen rolled out. What do you all think is the perfect not-as-off roady Dad car? No turbos no CVTs no electrics no hybrids. And It has to fit both aforementioned beasts. Go.
i got a 2017 420i gc with the b48 on about 65k miles if i stick with the schedule i should be fine right? also when would i do the gear box service? thanks
Glad our new Grand Highlander Hybrid has the 2.5L naturally aspirated engine in it. Just don’t like that Toyota wants you to run 0W-8 oil in it. Might as well put diesel fuel in the crankcase
@@deeohgi My manual says I can use 0w-16 if 0w-8 is not available (Toyota is the only one who currently makes it). If you open the hood it should say in big letters above the radiator “Engine Oil SAE 0w-8”
@@deeohgi Thats interesting then. I wonder if there was a split in 2024 production where 0W-8 was introduced as the API didn’t grant approval for its use in the US until Sept 2023. I bought mine in NC early March. They’re all made in Indiana though. 0w-8 gives ~1% better fuel economy which saves Toyota tens of million$ in CAFE penalties. The only place you can buy 0w-8 oil is at the Toyota dealership and it’s Toyota branded, Mobil is probably contracted to produce it for them. The Motor Oil Geek here on yt did some excellent videos analyzing their 0w-8 and 0w-16. They are not like most off-the-shelf oils as they are full synthetic and they contain a proprietary cocktail of high amounts of antiwear additives and friction modifiers. Vid links below:
I'm leary of the new Highlander. Even though I don't have your expertise, I came to the same conclusion. Even worse is the VW Atlas because it doesn't have the hybrid to supplement the turbo 4.
Not a problem for me. I'd never buy a SUV/CUV. That is herd logic to go where the car companies want you to go. If I need a car with a hatchback, then a station wagon is far superior with a real cargo bed. If i need a vehicle to carry dirty stuff or offroad equipment to the wilderness, I'd buy an actual truck. If I needed to drive around town or suburb supermarkets...a small sedan is all you need.
I totally agree with, Scotty, That always watch both sides, even when you're signal is green, Where I live, There is always someone cutting on red light, And mostly they are bikers🙄
Toyota's terrible decision to slap a 4cy in every new vehicle will really hurt them long term. No one wants a Land Cruiser with a 4cyl!! Like wtf??? Same with dropping power in their Sienna and Camry. No thanks.
The reason I got the turbo version because I don't plan to keep the vehicle for life. I know this will be my last big vehicle I will own. In about maybe 10 years most of my kids would have graduated from highschool so by then the extended warranty will be close to expiring and will be buying my wife a rav 4 or Camry by then. We won't need all that space anymore.
The old V6 was time-tested and proven, a ton of people are not happy with no V6 options in Toyota's mid-sized SUV lineup, minivan, and cars. The new Highlander drivetrain doesn't have any long-term testing or history to rely on. It's new from 2023-on. So only time will tell as to whether or not it's reliable in the long run. Many people feel that the base turbo engine is overworked, underpowered, and noisy; and the top of the line hybrid-max is very expensive - $70k in my area, which is getting into luxury car prices. Check out the competitors that still offer 6-cyl engines in their 3-row SUV's - Honda, Kia/Hyundai, Jeep, and Mazda. If third row room isn't necessary for you, seriously consider the Mazda CX90. Test drive every competitor of the Highlander and choose what you think is best.
@@jp1087 I could be wrong, but I think the hybrid version of the Highlander has come with an I4 since 2019. Also to be fair, I think the I4 hybrid setup has proven itself in other Toyota models. Unless the version that’s in the Highlander is something totally different. I’m not 100% sure on the facts here, need to do some more research. I know I’d rather have the V6 over the turbo 4 but I’m open to a naturally aspirated I4 that uses the hybrid system to boost power.
@@steeeeeve536 While the hybrid powertrain may not be entirely new, it's not as efficient in a larger SUV as it is in the Camry or Prius. The standard hybrid uses an N/A 2.5L engine, and the combo produces less power and torque than the base 2.4 turbo that people have already complained about. And it's a $2k upgrade for less power and maybe a couple more mpg over the base turbo, which has already been tested to exceed Toyota's rated mpg in real world driving. People are getting up to 29-30mpg at 75mph from the base turbo engine in the GH. Assuming the hybrid gets 4-5mpg better economy on avg, it would take 200 full tanks of gas to offset the initial $2k markup before seeing any actual savings at the pump. If you fill your car once a week, that's 4 years of fuel savings before breaking even on the upgrade cost. If you fill up on the avg of twice per month, or 26 times per year, that's 8 years before breaking even on actual gas cost savings over the more powerful base engine, which at this time is still unproven in terms of longevity and reliability.
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Probably in a 45 too... driving 65 through a red is just genius...
I'm infuriated with alot of these drivers today Scotty.. I do the same.. Just because it's green doesn't mean gas it unless your on a track😅
Glad your good too go
Some 4 cylinder turbo diesel engine's go good Peugeot got it right I stick to the VE type pumps they can be timed and cut's out all the computer drama's and none of that pollution crap the 1.9 litre was and still is the best in my opinion.
Agreed...
Biggest mistake ALL car makers are doing is replacing all these V6'S WITH 4 CYL TURBOS!
Doesn't matter. The turbo doesn't know it's Japanese 😂 Scotty is right👍
not just V6's....I was disappointed when Honda replaced their 2.4L 4cyl with that 1.5L turbo😒
V6 Hondas have VCM which is almost worse because of the the damage done while half the cylinders aren't running...coin toss for sure
Welcome to europe. Taxes are way too expensive to think about a 6cyl
@@Comotio I'm pretty sure you can have disabled or turned off. Not really sure what that would do to the warranty though. It would be worth looking into if buying a V6 though, especially if keeping it for the long haul.
Thanks Scotty, I love the look of the new Grand Highlander but am disappointed about the engine. Im the Lyft driver who visited you in RI with the 2008 Highlander with now 260k miles. I change the oil every 5k miles with full synthetic oil. No issues. Agree, don't think the 4 cylinder turbo engine will give me that.
We had a 2014 highlander V6 awd with 2GR-FE engine bought new. We used it for 9 years and 190,000 miles. As busy as life gets we use it daily and heavily. Some maintenance got neglected. We bought it new around $29,000 and when we traded it in 2023 the dealer offered us 17,500. We closed the deal and got into a new 4runner. Few days later, the salesman called and said, when they pulled the carfax, the car only had 8 oil changes in its entire life. I mean what a car. great reliability. We love Toyotas, best cars ever built.
So someone bought a worn car. I hope they get the reliability that you got.
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Toyotas last but only 8 oil changes? I hope for the new owner it was at least full synthetic. So many people buy a Toyota and think they don't have to do anything for it. And far many more don't care to because they don't plan to keep it more than 200K.
@@DE-qk7fj unfortunately, yes. Oil changed basically once a year totalling of 8 oil changes in 9 years of ownership. We can’t keep cars longer anymore because mechanics and parts are so expensive.
@@chinoyhouse8247 Oh. I just watch Scotty for years and years and try things out for preventative maintenance. Then you learn and pick and choose what you want to pay someone else to do.
I love my ‘21 Highlander with 3.5L V6! I usually trade my vehicle often but I’ll hold on to my Highlander as long as possible
Smart man
We bought a 2022 with the V6 because of their plan to change to a turbo 4 in 2023.The V6 has great performance even at 10,000 feet elevation pulling a 5x8 enclosed trailer.
That’s what we are doing!
Even my 2020 Highlander isn't the same quality as my 2014 Highlander. I bought both new. The 2020 has had numerous safety recalls and the digital speedometer is 3% faster than the manual one. It's been like that since I bought it. At first Toyota said it's a known problem that would get fixed, then, a few months later, they said 3% is within acceptable limits and they won't fix the flaw.
Our 2014 Highlandeer hybrid with only 55K miles is running perfectly and I am not tempted to replace it just to assume debt.
I'd keep your vehicle, given the status, but why would you HAVE to assume debt? Sell or trade it, & pay cash for the difference? Is that not a thing? @@peterkauss5852
I have a 2022 Toyota Highlander with the 2.5 L gas engine and two electric motors with the Hybrid system that gets 35-37 mpg city and 33-35 mpg highway and only time will tell how long the engine will last. The gas engine does not have a turbo like the GRAND Highlander. Turbos aren’t built like they were years and years ago. I’ve owned 3 vehicles with turbos that went over 100,000 miles with no problems. An 80 Turbo Trans Am, an 86 Subaru wagon and a 2009 GMC turbo diesel. I purchased them new. Oil changes every 5,000 miles with full synthetic oil and idling for a minute or two after freeway or towing use will keep it running well. The new turbos are better cooled and lubricated than the old ones.
Yea a lot of Toyota owners do not maintain their vehicle like that, they rather have something that could take a beating...
7:35 A great first car to learn to wrench on is an older truck. They are usually simple and can be easy to work on because they are higher than a car. If you pick up a 70s or 80s truck there will be very little computer componants if any. A 90s pick up will only have an engine computer that does little more than ingnition and injection.
And those ECM are repairable if needed...capacitors
I had a 2006 non-hybrid V6 AWD Highlander. It was a great vehicle, needed a few more HP though. Then I bought the 2014 non-hybrid AWD V6 Highlander which had 270 HP. My favorite all-time vehicle. Storage galore, especially under the center armrest and the shelf in the dash. Give it the gas and it GOES, still got 22 MPG. When I told my service advisors at Toyota that I was considering new Highlander this year, they said keep the V6---you've been maintaining it properly and it will last a long time.
"idiots are everywhere" truer words were never spoken.
Whenever completing a long drive I always say "The world will never run out of idiots."
That reminds me: It's an election year.
Plus "Don't pay attention to the phone!"
¡Y son millones!!!
I love the 3.5 liter V6 in my GS 350. 311 reliable horses driving the rear wheels 😊
Changing the spark plugs are more forgiving because the position of the engine. Same with the Lexus IS 350 and RC 350
Thankful of my timing of buying a 2021 6cyl Highlander xle. Never expected Toyota would do away with the well proven 6cyl.
Well every Toyota and Lexus product has done away with the V6 now, even the 4.0 V6 in the 4Runner is dead now and replaced with a 2.4 Turbo...
@@BigAltimaEnergy719and the 4runner on high demand and camry
@@Venomoustoxins2122 No offense, but I don't think the 4 runners are going to sell with a 4 cylinder engine. Putting 4 cylinder engines in SUV's is just stupid!! Plus, the Camry being all hybrid, Toyota is going backwards!!! Believe it or not, a lot of Americans still just want a pure gas car only.
My grandmother just traded her 21 3.5 for a 24 with the 2.4t and says it's much more fun to drive
@lifesucks3835 well if your grandmother thinks it's fun...
And the '25 Camry is now hybrid only. I keep my cars until they blow up. A 10-year warranty on hybrid batteries won't cut it.
A local dealer has a '24 LE with the cold climate package. Very tempted.
Lol Toyota hybrids are EXTREMELY reliable! Even more so than their ICE counterparts. On top of that, you’ll never have to replace an alternator, a starter, drive belt, etc. And the brakes on a hybrid will usually last twice as long. Toyota offers a 10 year / 150,000 mile warranty on the hybrid battery. Many people in the Taxi / Ride Share industry, get 300,000+ miles on their Toyota hybrid batteries. The price on these batteries have come down since when hybrids first came out. Prices will probably be even lower in 10-15 years before you need to replace the battery. There are reputable third party companies that sell hybrid batteries, that are sometimes half the cost of the dealership. There really is no downside to buying a Toyota hybrid. Btw, the new Camry is amazing! It’s by far the best mainstream sedan money can buy!
Toyota should have gone full hybrid with the Highlander, but with output comparable to the V6. Instead of trying to wring out power from a turbo, use an electric motor.
@@majed6956the 2.4T is rated for 10 less HP, but something like 10 more ft lbs. of tourque than the outgoing V6. ULTIMATELY, no one can say at this point that it's a stupid move on their part, since they are as good as any vehicle manufacturer on the planet with their R&D to make proven, reliable motors & vehicles overall. Time will tell, but all too often, people just hate change, and won't accept that companies can improve upon existing tech to make a better product, ie. these T4's vs. the old reliable V6.
Scotty is right. There is no comparison between a well-designed and well-built 6 cylinder engine and any turbocharged 4.
If you like driving Ms.Daisy the old V6 is your cup of tea. I own a 23’ Highlander. It’s got Toyotas tried & true four cylinder just assisted with a turbo. getting 24 mpg cty./30 hwy. and have an extra 47 ft.lbs. of tourque over the V6. Toyota even went back to a vacuum actuated turbo after the electric one in the 2022 Tundra wasn’t good. I do my own oil changes every 4k miles & I see both turbo & motor lasting a solid quarter million miles.
@@urmaindawg exactly. The six cylinder would last half again as long.
Scotty you're amazing especially when you show us your scanner with real-time live data. Just amazing to see all that.
Best advice: Put the GD phone down!! Good advice: Drive like no one else can see you (defensive driving).
Scotty, glad you didn’t meet your maker at that intersection, but am surprised you don’t look both ways till now when starting from a stop, you have been very lucky so far, I guess the big guy is also a fan.
On my 3rd Highlander...wonderful...quiet, handles well, plenty of power. Will keep this one (six-cylinder) forever now that only four-cylinder engines are available.
My newspaper delivery guy drives a highlander with 720,000 miles. Well that’s where it was in December. 🤯
Sure, that looks good on paper. But what's the reality LOL
No cars can go 720,000 miles only the old school mercedes and volvos.
Yes. The EPA is not your or the environment's friend. And it's comments like mine that got you de-monetized, because I'm very anti-BORG.
Me too, EPA stands for Empty Political Assholes, Must like the empty suits running 🇺🇸, Everyone is buying EVs, NO we AREN'T ❗
Homero Simpson warned us
My nephew works for the EPA. Your comment is not accurate. He works really hard to protect the environment. I worked in environmental health for years. I don’t want a govt agency to be my friend. I want them to go after illegal polluters and to do the hard work to protect the environment. You are uninformed and ignorant
@@garydmercer Maybe they can start with the illegal dumping of hazardous waste from the skies via plane poisoning water, soil and air. Oh wait it is the military industrial complex doing it for man made climate control (aka man made climate change read between the deceptive headlines).
@@garydmercer No u
At 0:35 Scotty Making hand movements of a V6 engine with torque
As a past safety trainer, I would suggest to lower the mirror when backing so that one can see the rear tire to know the distance from the curb, then you check you angle & when you are parallel, good parking :-) Thank you for your videos.& yes, we always want to stay alert at a light. So many ppl are on there phone & not driving when they are the only person behind the wheel.
Disagree (from the UK here). It's not just EPA, its about emissions reduction primarily. A turbo helps improve the stoichiometric ratio. It's still a well engineered highly reliable engine, just because it has a turbo it doesnt mean the engine is pushed to its limits, in fact, to simplify, the philosophy may be to design a good normally aspirated engine and provide a turbo in a low boost configuration to overcome losses. In addition, supported by CAE/CAD, modern materials and manufacturing help improve long term reliability.
Agree 100% and forget the turbo. It needs a 2.5-liter naturally aspirated engine with a hybrid drivetrain. EOS!
A solid 2.0L/2.5L NA is fine w/o the hybrid. Suddenly 26c/32hwy mpg isn't good enough. People have lost their minds.
A 2.0 V-tec makes almost 200 horsepower, like is that not enough??
@@UsuallyCullyno it's not enough
@@jd646 It is if you put it on a 3,000 pound car, not a 8,000 pound one...
@@UsuallyCully Exactly and my 2023 Lexus 300h Ultra Luxury trim fits the bill. She gets 42+ MPG in and around town and on toll roads. 2.5-liter naturally aspirated engine with the fourth generation hybrid drivetrain. Best car I have ever owned and I've been buying cars since the 1960s.
Scotty , Knowing how your opinion of Subaru changes with every video. I’m not doing a knee jerk rejection of the new Highlanders as you are saying. I think I’m going to trust that Toyota did there due diligence on the new turbo 4 cylinder. I’ve had 3 Highlanders over the years and all I’ve had to do was scheduled maintenance and oil changes. I can’t say that for the Subarus, Nissans Fords, Dodge and GM vehicle’s I’ve had.
We have a '20 Highlander with the V6. Love that thing
That's what I'm aiming for.
I was blessed to find a unicorn. Pristine V6 2013 HL ltd with only 39000 miles. One owner. No accidents, paint is perfect, white exterior with cream leather seats and chrome accents. I love it!
We bought a new 2022 highlander in 2022 and it was my first highlander . I didn’t know that was the last year model with the V6 but found out a few months later . I wouldn’t have bought the 2023 and beyond with the 4 cylinder turbo.
Toyota/ Honda is the best car you can buy, even with Turbo, I take it over GM, Ford, Mazda any day, you just have to do the oil changes religiously, and do it more often than they recommend, i.e. every 4K and don't have a lead foot but (I fully agree with what u are saying) Honda Accord has no more V6 since 2020 our customer bought the last year available 5 years ago, I am an auto mechanic.
the reason i bought my new 2024 nissian pathfinder cuase it still has the old dinosuar 3.5 v6 in it n im happy it gets 22 to 24mpg good enough for me
Its so much better now since they swapped the CVT out for a 9 Speed...
@@BigAltimaEnergy719 yep id never buy anything with the wind up cvt trans are junk no matter the brand plus the new pathfinder looks n feels like a roughed suv not looking like a giant egg
Sorry guys. I’m going to chime in and say. Do you think Toyota really doesn’t have the power and knowledge and proper engineering behind their 4 cylinder decision ? Do you think they didn’t already test this for the past 5-10 years before putting it in their cars. Toyota is one of the biggest companies on the planet. No disrespect to Kilmer. But I think he’s over his head on this one to say that the grand highlander is crap because it’s a 4cylinder. I’ve seen many V6 engines fail just as much as a 4 cylinder could.
Toyota makes the best 4cylinder engine world 🌎 wide, he needs ratings
There has only been one correct way of saving gas and that's been a small engine in a small car.
Nixon started the epa. 73 to 76 was when they started to effect the engines. Fuel injection by itself isnt bad. But the endless regulation starts about then.
I had a coworker that owned a VW Rabbit diesel that got just over 50mpg. She lived 30 miles from work and this car was perfect for her. A small car that would sip fuel.
Scotty what’s the best year Lexus GX to buy? How many miles are they good for?
My Toyota Camry Altise V6 2005 has just reach 460,000 km and runs like a clock !
That’s why I went with the pilot it’s still a V6
I'm glad my 2022 HL has a awd V6 non cvt still 👍
I have highlander 23 turbo engine and is perfect 😊😊
I think I’ve got a 500 grander. I’m at 299,000 thousand mi. on it now. Instant start ups, no ticking, squeals, smoke, or vibrations. (Highlander 3.3)
I have a 2021 Highlander limited v6 I bought new. It has been a good SUV So far. I plan on keeping it for sometime. I do wish the gas mileage was just a little better. However I have a lot of faith in that v6.
Personally, I think all big SUV and trucks should have six cylinders
Welcome back, so I'm so glad you're still here!😊
I bought a Tacoma Pro last year with the V6 17 mpg around town. 22 Hiway. Last good one !
What about the hybrid version of the new Highlander? Those are EVs getting electricity from a gas generator.
So I own 3 2024 hybrids with the engine you’re talking about. Grand Highlander, crown and Lexus. RX 350h. Their epa claim is spot on. Not sure what you’re talking about.
Scotty, based on your latest info, I WILL NOT buy a Panzer tank, and certainly not one with a turbo. Currently, I have Toyotas, a Honda, and my favorite car ….2016, non-turboed, E350 Mercedes. Love that car. So far, the Honda Pilot, with less than 70k miles, has been in the shop three times for four recalls repairing major components. Also, the parts cost for changing Honda 9 speed transmission fluid and drive train oils at 30k is over $400. My previous Acura transmission went out at 60k…so much for that undeserved Honda reputation. The Toyotas of course have been the most reliable, with the least repairs for well over 100k miles, just regular maintenance, like changing oils and air in the tires.
Scotty, you are correct. I just got my 2024 Highlander, the city gas mileage is 17l/100km. What a disappointment. My 2002 sienna v6 get better gas mileage.
We love our grand Highlander and average 21-25 most trips daily. Non hybrid
No regrets? I want the Limited GH
Most newer German vehicles are over engineaneered. Much added complexity for very little overall improvement.
Many more failures.
Many ,many more very expensive failures,buyers of German vehicles after 100k miles on it, you better have some very deep pockets mechanical and especially the complicated tech issues will be in the many thousands of dollars that only a dealer can perform
@@DanGilliland-pi4vh And fools still buy those things. Ignorance can be cured; stupidity can't.
I’ve heard enough about the horror of a T bone collision that I try to slow down when coming to any intersection regardless if the light is green or I have the right of way especially since I have a compact car. Drivers with big SUVS and other large vehicles can just crush my little car so I just put myself in a position where I can stop suddenly if I need to when approaching a intersection regardless of the right of way
All these car companies need to really start making Celicas
It's really the only option
I live in TN and people are constantly driving through red lights here.
I dont know Scotty. I put that Redline MT oil in my Mazda 3. It completely stopped grinding when shifting to 2nd gear. The OEM Mazda fluid is known to be kesser quality.
The Tiger tank gearbox failed often as did the May-beck diesel, hell of a weapon when working.
The best show of it's kind!
What do you think of V6 hybrid. And is it worth buying one close to 200k mile?
They're already losing money. I was looking for a new Toyota but didn't want a 4 cylinder or a turbo. Ended up buying used.
Hi Scotty, in Australia, Ford made the 4 litre in line 6 cylinder for the Falcon known as the Barra motor and designed and made in Australia, they delivered excellent power and on the highway they would use 8 litres to 100 kilometres, it's a pity Ford shut down production in Australia in 2016 it would be a good idea if Ford America took all the tooling for the Barra motor and they were known to llast 750,000 kilometres in taxis
The Russian T34 was considered the best WWII Tank
Had an '09 Highlander, 3.5L V6. At 120K miles, some oil bypass tube thingie blew, spewing oil like a Texas gusher. Toyota dealer had to pull engine to repair, breaking a couple bolts and other things in the process. Total repair bill was just over $4,000. Sold Highlander.
You sold it with a freshly repaired engine?? Nice way to get zero value from your $4,000.
@@mikek5298 True enough. Have pics of very extensive repairs. Hard to have any faith in totally decimated and reassembled rig, with highly limited warranty. Found more value in peace of mind.
That was a common issue for those engines. They replaced that rubber hose with a metal line in later versions of the same engine.
Your right Scotty, the EPA always expects the impossible.
VW had it correct with the alternate file program. How can 28 mpg be better than 49 mpg? We’re being screwed for fuel tax.
why do people think that a 4-cylinder making 265hp and 310 trq is going to wear out. It really wont. Your turbo might wear out but the engine will be fine. The real issue is that they program the transmission for fuel economy so it hangs gears instead of shifting like it should.
Toyota quality has always been not so good in Australia.
Most likely because they are built there instead of Japan. Not great in America neither built in the state of Indian. Look at the in car driver side door and you can see where it’s built
Please give your thumbnail designer a Raise. This is beautiful art 😂
I agree it’s a mistake going to a turbo 4cyl, there going to a 2.4L not a 2 L, and your wrong about the torque the 4 cyl turbo has a lot more torque than the v6 NA, no comparison, the v6 3.5 is silky smooth and long lasting. The 4 cyl turbo will probably last IF you do 4-5k oil changes , Toyota care only gives you oil changes at 10 k intervals,not good for turbo engines
Putting small Turbocharged engines in big vehicles is a terrible idea. It's a shame that Toyota went down that road.
American is the reason
@@DaleWillywhy do you keep saying this? What’s so special about Japanese vehicles?
Even worse if it’s fully loaded with people and cargo.
@@DaleWillyYou don't know anything about engines or turbos.
I agree it takes too much power to move those big vehicles and wears it out too quickly
4cylinder turbos don’t make torque? Have you seen where the new turbo 4 makes its most torque Scotty? It’s make more torque and horsepower than the old V6s do everywhere in the rev range. Just because it has more cylinders doesn’t mean it automatically makes better torque than a 4cylinder.
With Toyota and Honda now going to 4 cylinder turbocharged engines... which you recommend NOT purchasing... and after looking at your previous videos of other auto manufacturers of Highlander and Pilot class vehicles that aren't that reliable.... I am wondering... just what do you recommend to purchase today in that class of SUV that is more reliable than the turbo charged Toyota Highlander/Honda Pilots?
I have the 22 Tacoma v6 4x4 and I tow a 2100 lb lawn trailer every day. It’s no problem. Believe it or not I towed the same trailer every day with a 2001 rav 4 with the 4banger 2.0 engine for like 5 years no problem
If you want a new car with a V6 get a 2024 Honda Pilot, or a 2024 Honda Passport.
So what are the best 7 seat SUV for 2024 or newer used?
I still have my 2004 2.4L 4-cyl Highlander. For what I need it has enough pep - and I drive to the Sierras. The gas mileage is as good as a 2024 Subaru Outback.
20 years old wow. Is it 4x4?
@@jd646 FWD.
Isn't the 2.4 from that era somewhat notorious for excessive oil consumption? How's it holding up?
Hi Scotty and everyone! I'm planning on buying Nissan Pathfinder 2024 3.5L V6 and 9 Speed AT. What do you think?
Scotty, do you have a video out and changing transmission fluid in 2016 to 2019 Highlander . seems like there’s a lot of videos out there thanks💯❤️🇺🇸
How can planned obsolescence be good for the environment?
That's why I bought a 3 year old Highlander with the 6 cyl. 8 speed. So far no problems.
I don't know how other people feel, but I got around 36mpg on average. A little less on highway and higher in the city.
Thanks Scotty.
I thought the main reason for replacing the v6 with turbo 4 was lower emissions requirements! Not mpg.
The German's made one good thing...PFAFF Sewing Machines. I have 3 of them and they are all 70+ years old, and run like new. I've used them for 30 years.
Why is Scotty’s closing end with ‘ if you don’t want to miss … another video then ring that BELL-Ohs’ ? So Bellows reminds me of a device that blows air into a furnace or coal forge to intensify a fire. Am I not hearing this correctly?
I feel fortunate to have a 2022 XLE AWD Highlander with the naturally aspirated V6. My family and I love it. I plan to drive it into the ground.
The keyless ignition and the idiotic electric parking brake are a deal breaker...
My toyotas & Lexus have real keys
Holler at me if you smell what I'm cooking here:
Traded for 2012 RAV4 as a 2nd family car and part-time Rad Dad car
- torque and hp are there, better to have and not need vs. need and not have
- "4wd" aka semi-awd, better to have...
- I can put a lion and a crocodile in the back, seats folded and drive watching who gets to eat lunch first
- Limited trim so top of the line as can be for Toyota...
- I can play my binders of CDs and I do, on the relatively better stereo
- did I mention the torque? Toyota tranny's always nice to have but the 2GR-FE? I now have to make it a challenge to NOT do a burnout or chirp when the light changes
I know I have an obsession. But I think I found the perfect dad car, at least for this dad. Mommy says it reminds her of her old 0:01 Scion tC. Woman knows her torque. She likes her '15 CX5 as do I. But 0-60 in any RAV4 should have been criminal when 3rd gen rolled out.
What do you all think is the perfect not-as-off roady Dad car? No turbos no CVTs no electrics no hybrids. And It has to fit both aforementioned beasts. Go.
Can’t wait for Scotty to do a review of the 2024 Tacoma trd pro that cost $65,325
i got a 2017 420i gc with the b48 on about 65k miles if i stick with the schedule i should be fine right? also when would i do the gear box service? thanks
Glad our new Grand Highlander Hybrid has the 2.5L naturally aspirated engine in it. Just don’t like that Toyota wants you to run 0W-8 oil in it. Might as well put diesel fuel in the crankcase
0W-8? That's a thing? our 2.5/HY in our '24 HL is the same exact setup/combo u have, & the manual says to use 0w-16.
@@deeohgi My manual says I can use 0w-16 if 0w-8 is not available (Toyota is the only one who currently makes it). If you open the hood it should say in big letters above the radiator “Engine Oil SAE 0w-8”
@@andymike6575 when did Toyota start making their own oil? Read various places that it's rebranded Mobil1.
@@andymike6575 are you not in the US? That stamp says 0-16 above my radiator.
@@deeohgi Thats interesting then. I wonder if there was a split in 2024 production where 0W-8 was introduced as the API didn’t grant approval for its use in the US until Sept 2023. I bought mine in NC early March. They’re all made in Indiana though. 0w-8 gives ~1% better fuel economy which saves Toyota tens of million$ in CAFE penalties. The only place you can buy 0w-8 oil is at the Toyota dealership and it’s Toyota branded, Mobil is probably contracted to produce it for them. The Motor Oil Geek here on yt did some excellent videos analyzing their 0w-8 and 0w-16. They are not like most off-the-shelf oils as they are full synthetic and they contain a proprietary cocktail of high amounts of antiwear additives and friction modifiers. Vid links below:
I'm leary of the new Highlander. Even though I don't have your expertise, I came to the same conclusion. Even worse is the VW Atlas because it doesn't have the hybrid to supplement the turbo 4.
They also removed v6 from Camry line.
This is why I'm keeping my 2017 Lexus RX. I don't want a 4 cyl. turbo.
Not a problem for me. I'd never buy a SUV/CUV. That is herd logic to go where the car companies want you to go.
If I need a car with a hatchback, then a station wagon is far superior with a real cargo bed.
If i need a vehicle to carry dirty stuff or offroad equipment to the wilderness, I'd buy an actual truck.
If I needed to drive around town or suburb supermarkets...a small sedan is all you need.
I totally agree with, Scotty, That always watch both sides, even when you're signal is green, Where I live, There is always someone cutting on red light, And mostly they are bikers🙄
It'd why I went to Wrangler. Still runs a V6
Scoot, help me choose 2021 honda pilot or 2021 toyota Highlander
What about the hybrid in the Kluger/highlander?
Toyota's terrible decision to slap a 4cy in every new vehicle will really hurt them long term. No one wants a Land Cruiser with a 4cyl!! Like wtf??? Same with dropping power in their Sienna and Camry. No thanks.
The reason I got the turbo version because I don't plan to keep the vehicle for life. I know this will be my last big vehicle I will own. In about maybe 10 years most of my kids would have graduated from highschool so by then the extended warranty will be close to expiring and will be buying my wife a rav 4 or Camry by then. We won't need all that space anymore.
Looking into getting a Highlander hybrid. In terms of reliability and longevity, do guys recommend the newer I4 based hybrid or the older V6 version?
The old V6 was time-tested and proven, a ton of people are not happy with no V6 options in Toyota's mid-sized SUV lineup, minivan, and cars. The new Highlander drivetrain doesn't have any long-term testing or history to rely on. It's new from 2023-on. So only time will tell as to whether or not it's reliable in the long run. Many people feel that the base turbo engine is overworked, underpowered, and noisy; and the top of the line hybrid-max is very expensive - $70k in my area, which is getting into luxury car prices. Check out the competitors that still offer 6-cyl engines in their 3-row SUV's - Honda, Kia/Hyundai, Jeep, and Mazda. If third row room isn't necessary for you, seriously consider the Mazda CX90. Test drive every competitor of the Highlander and choose what you think is best.
@@jp1087 I could be wrong, but I think the hybrid version of the Highlander has come with an I4 since 2019. Also to be fair, I think the I4 hybrid setup has proven itself in other Toyota models. Unless the version that’s in the Highlander is something totally different. I’m not 100% sure on the facts here, need to do some more research. I know I’d rather have the V6 over the turbo 4 but I’m open to a naturally aspirated I4 that uses the hybrid system to boost power.
@@steeeeeve536 While the hybrid powertrain may not be entirely new, it's not as efficient in a larger SUV as it is in the Camry or Prius. The standard hybrid uses an N/A 2.5L engine, and the combo produces less power and torque than the base 2.4 turbo that people have already complained about. And it's a $2k upgrade for less power and maybe a couple more mpg over the base turbo, which has already been tested to exceed Toyota's rated mpg in real world driving. People are getting up to 29-30mpg at 75mph from the base turbo engine in the GH. Assuming the hybrid gets 4-5mpg better economy on avg, it would take 200 full tanks of gas to offset the initial $2k markup before seeing any actual savings at the pump. If you fill your car once a week, that's 4 years of fuel savings before breaking even on the upgrade cost. If you fill up on the avg of twice per month, or 26 times per year, that's 8 years before breaking even on actual gas cost savings over the more powerful base engine, which at this time is still unproven in terms of longevity and reliability.
Good info 😊