2020 Toyota Highlander | Refining The 3-Row SUV
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- Опубліковано 12 вер 2024
- The new 2020 Highlander doesn't change Toyota's winning formula of making a "right sized" three row alternative to big SUVs in America but it does add a welcome dollop of refinement. The new model has arguably one of the most premium interiors in the segment, a huge LCD entertainment system and a sleek new design. On the downside, it has become more expensive in the process.
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Man the Highlander is cozy inside for sure. I saw a 2019 Highlander next to a 2019 Pilot on the road yesterday. It’s amazing just how much taller the roof is on the Pilot than on the Highlander.
The Highlander is basically a bloated and lifted wagon posing as a crossover SUV. That shows in its overall size and overall interior dimensions. I think that despite its mainstream roots, the Highlander actually has a very specific set of customers. It’s for people who need something larger than a RAV4 but doesn’t need a behemoth and can live with the smaller 3rd row seats because they don’t really use them anyway. I personally don’t think crossover SUV’s should be much bigger than the Highlander because if you need something bigger you really aught to just get a minivan or Suburban as those vehicles are much better at performing large family duties.
Overall I like the Highlander. I always liked that Toyota keeps its size in check. I think it’s a good vehicle if you stay within the range of $35,000 - $43,000. Stray too far north though, and the competition gets fierce. And I’m sorry, a $50,000 Highlander simply cannot compete with a MDX or X5, or dare I say a Hyundai Palisade.
it's not posing as a crossover... It's NOT a crossover, no matter what anybody claims; it's a big SUV. I don't understand why people are using this term "crossover" for such a huge variety of vehicles these days. A Subaru Outback is more of a real "crossover". I have a hard time even seeing a RAV4 as a "crossover"; it's a smaller SUV, that's all.
My wife has a 2015 Highlander Limited Platinum, and we really enjoy the hatch window opening. We use it a lot, especially where we suspect or there could be shifting of items in the back as we've had stuff fall out before. I also wish the tray was not separated off for the passenger. I also worry about cleanability with the perforated material on the dash tray. It wouldn't be a common issue, but just thinking of how it could go wrong. I do also wish the black plastic was matte and not that shiny plastic that shows prints/dust really easily. Other than that, I think it's a great update and the MPG improvements are stellar. Of course, you also get that Toyota reliability. The only issue we've had in 65,000 miles is warped front rotors (replaced under main warranty) and a driver door lock actuator failure. It honestly feels like it's practically new, and has held up really well. Not a squeak or rattle. This is our first Toyota, and I'm sold on the quality.
You said the magic word for me Alex. REABILITY. That is what TMC is known for across their entire product line for many years. While their vehicles may not be perfect or the prettiest they are the ones for me. I will be buying a 2021 Highlander FWD soon primarily for this reason. Reliability also transforms into resale as well. Used Toyota products are perpetually in demand for this reason and hence the resale values typically are above the others. This translates into a lower cost to own. Do the math.
From what I have seen over the years is that Toyota and Honda not only dominate the longevity and quality aspect, but command an overwhelming edge in trade in and outright resale value as well.
This car looks absolutely stunning, looks so futuristic. However I do understand why many people prefer the previous one more, it was a bit more rugged and aggressive
If the Palisade was made by Toyota I would go for it in a heartbeat....I just can't convince myself to break away from the reliability of Toyota
What reliability? Toyota comes with junk warranty of only 5 years. Hyundai-Kia comes with legendary 10 year 100,000 mile warranty. I would never buy a car that is not guaranteed to last 10 years. I don't buy junk.
Shawn Lee The difference with Toyota is that you wouldn’t even need to use the 100k warranty... these V6 Powertrains commonly last 300-400k miles with no major overhauls or replacement with just regular maintenance.
Toyota really needs to hire some good designers like Kia and Hyundai if they wanna stay competitive.
DT is that why the Highlander sells nearly double what KIA and Hyundai (combined) do?
This is a nice looking car. I think Toyota has been doing some nice designs lately. Not as nice as Hyundai and Kia but even as a huge Hyundai fan, I've been weary of them due to the engine recalls. Hopefully they've gotten it together and this decade coming proves better for them compared to the early 2010s. Their mid-2000s cars from 2003-2010 were almost up there with Toyota in reliability. I've always had good experiences with Hyundai. My 2010 Elantra and my old 03 Sonata are up to Toyota levels of reliability and they look a lot better than Toyota's offerings from the same period.
Hyundai/Kia lead designer came from Audi. 🙂
There’s so many more important qualities a Toyota offers over anything from Hyundai and Kia. Things like quality, reliability, and good resale value. There is much more to a vehicle than styling and cool interior features.
This highlander is inferior to palisade and Telluride. Palisade and Telluride are sold almost 15,000 units per month. More if Hyundai-Kia can make them faster. Hyundai-Kia is going to drive this inferior vehicle out of business. Just like kia soul drove scion xb out of business.
Toyota nailed it.
The separate glass opening hatch was a great feature and I think Toyota made a mistake removing it.
gooniesnever saydie save costs
Thats a common complaint. Hopefully as well as Toyota listens to its customer base there could be a return to that feature in 2021.
Johnny Sunrocket car companies will add it back in but then remove something else or add the costs onto the vehicle you’ll purchase. They can’t cut into their own bottom line
Would you rather have a separate rear glass or a faster opening lift gate? Because of the separate glass people have complained that the lift gate opened way too slow
@@naveenthemachine I'd rather have the separate opening glass. The speed of the lift gate is a minor issue.
One other thing I really liked about Toyota’s was the cruise control nob... is way easier to use and find than the cars that have it on the steering wheel.
also it doesn't change over the time. Once you get used to it, you can find it the same in later model or even on the lexus
The Subaru resemblance lies in the way the chrome bar is positioned high on the grille. Toyota does own a share in Subaru, so that could play a part. The interior looks good especially with that color scheme.
Same as Ascent made in Indiana
The 2020 Highlander is a very nice vehicle, but my money would still go to the Kia Telluride.
Why do manufacturers still mix LED and incandescent lights? Do they hate us?
I agree
ya, me to.and right now rebuilding an 08 solstice gxp and thinking about changing out headlights but very confused as to which ones.
I really don't mind. Saw replacement LED DRL on Mazda Cx-5 failing at just over 36k, and rear LED taillights on GMC Yukon. 1,200 each for the Mazda. Yukon requires an entirely new assembly. These lights can be a major headache & ticket. I like the look and safety, but if these lights fail were really going to pay. These aren't even luxury cars, and I can imagine how much this auto-leveling headlight will cost to replace. It's easy to pop in an incandecent.
@@mcalebeb sounds like you've just had bad luck. I'll gladly take that risk for LED. Those incandescent bulbs look dated as hell.
Toyota is a VERY conservative company and slow to adopt what the rest of the world is doing.
I would buy Palisade of this one for sure. Their quality is better now and standard warranty is better. Telluride would be option 2, then Atlas, then this one.
Don't forget hose three examples will require more time in the repair shop.
I like all the standards safety features for no extra cost.
Except blind spot monitoring.
24:35 the base price is significantly higher than last year because it includes all of the standard safety features, the extra cost is there already built in
@@peachesandoreo I am aware of the price increased. But, it will cost more than this price if we want all of model's features on the previous models. Also, all the prices of the goods becomes more expensive than the previous years. How many groceries can you buy with $💯 in the past years and now?
Kinda disappointed in the kinda new/ different highlander. I still think Telluride and Palisade are overall kings of this class
I like the look of the previous model more than this one
I concur but the interior of this newer model is much nicer than the previous model.
I agree, cleaner simpler lines on the 19 model.
Toyota needs to fire designers for allowing this. Especially after the telluride and palisade
So true! 😂
there are tremendous hilly, winding roads just a quick ride north of san antonio...that is the beautiful Hill Country of west texas....exactly why i got the solstice to modify.
Someone wanna explain why everyone hates the design of this car? I actually think it’s really clean and nice, just like the palisade and telluride. I will say thought, that the space is mediocre and the lights should be upgraded.
Palisade and telluride are way bigger than this...
This looks like 10 mins elder twin of rav 4
From a design perspective, this highlander is like a design student's term project: both exterior and interior are sloppy, lines don't lineup, symmetry off, or simply too busy and competing. It truly showed a lack of effort and deep consideration to the balance and aesthetic, and clearly the role of consumer advocate in this project is lacking. Look at the front end and hood, it's frowning, angry, sad, and gasping for air all at the same time. The interior door panel, rear exterior side panel, do you find yourself saying ahhh... nice curves, classic, luxurious, or perhaps muscular? Nope, the word you choose was "clean and nice". And you are absolutely correct, clean and nice was probably the best descriptive words, even Alex cannot muster better words in this video. Now Imagine being clean/nice is the major keywords to compete in this cut throat segment?! Average consumer won't pinpoint these lackluster design, or even notice the mismatch sun shade to window shape, awkward wheel bulge, busy hood line which dispates your sightlines instead of create a focal point, dash and center full of mismatch shapes, slope, recess ovals, half circle, square, rounded corner square, recess hole, protruding pieces, etc... what a mess of mismatched shapes and planes there. We consumers eyes does register these flaws, thus we Express it as not feeling it, ugly, don't look luxurious, etc. Etc.
This is not Toyota being conservative, this is a critical project done poorly, design wise.
Previous generation highlander was much more cohesive and better done.
David Chen hmm, interesting take. But I will say I still really like the design. Aside from the curve on the side, I think the car is cohesive and Lexus like. Personally it looks better than all the Lexus products.
Hate the swoop.
I like it too
Kia telluride is better than this now
Alex this is the absolute top-end trim, minus the Hybrid Platinum.
Choosing the Highlander V6 results in an ELEVEN mpg loss compared to the #Hybrid. That is a big PENALTY to pay over the typical 20 year lifespan of a Highlander. The Hybrid meets all the rational needs of a family with only a small reduction in 0-60 acceleration and towing capacity.
Funky, chaotic interior. Some may materials, textures and colors. I'd still prefer the Telluride.
Base model is $35,720 with destination?!? I just bought a new 2019 CX-9 Grand Touring, a near top trim level, for $35,000. I know it's slightly unfair to compare to my $7,000 off MSRP deal, but it's a realistic comparison because Toyota dealers don't come off of MSRP much, if any, especially for recently redesigned models like this. And my CX-9 Grand Touring comes with features like a heads up display, 360 cam, cooled seats, heated steering wheel, heated rear seats, and 20 inch wheels, most of which can only be found in the Highlander Platinum trim which is near $50,000.
CX-9 is about to get a mid cycle refresh as it came out in 2016, you can buy a 2019 Highlander xle for under 35k. This is a new design for Highlander so there's no incentives.
In SoCal, my toyota dealership is selling 2019 Limited Highlander for $8k off MSRP.
It varies on the Toyota vehicle. Surprisingly my 2020 Camry v6 I bought we got like 6K off MSRP. After adding extra warranties and oil change it ended up being 3K off or so
Not really true I got 9k off of my 2019 highlander limited platinum fully loaded with no trade in. Great car by the way, for me I like most everything in it over the 2020 model except for no android auto and the lack of a selector switch for sports mode but I made due with my selector preset which is now only one press away from sport.
@@meteora767 I have both a 09 Lexus RX350 and a 2019 Highlander Limited Platinum and I will tell both are really reliable. Lexus is a Toyota and the luxury upgrade to the Highlander, both share certain parallels like their engine. Toyota mirrors their luxury Lexus brand to their Toyota brand vehicles most, not all, have a Toyota counterpart. My Lexus is at over 220,000 miles right now and the worst I had to do to it, other than normal maintenance, is a water pump.
Happy that so many people on here are Kia and Hyundai cheerleaders. I drove the Kia. It is definitely nice with a lot of features but you can tell where they had to cut corners and the worst part is the $5K markup on MSRP dealers are charging in many markets. If you think the Subaru Ascent is better than this, you have poor judgement. That CVT transmission has terrible reviews and the interior of even the top trim feels cheap. I was considering a new GX but the tech is too old and the MPG is horrendous.
Alex: this will be available on December 18th
Me: *looks at date* nice.
James Russo
James Russo
Alex you should cover the more fine detail. Example: the higher trims come with double pane driver and passenger glass, opposed to the lower trim highlanders. Also the auto leveling headlights etc
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 UA-cam 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
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10:00 - Surely that low ceiling in the lower trims is not the final design, right?
Wow, alex you completely nailed my favorite feature of the outgoing highlander (rear glass that opens). I was hoping that feature would carry over. Correct me if I'm wrong but the Highlander was the last vehicle with that feature.
i drive 2018 highlander. i cannot say this design is better than mine. why toyota don't change design in a good way ?
I agree with you 100% this is a butt ugly design but RAV4 even ten times worse
Another great Alex review!
Watch Alex's review on Kia Telluride and this review back to back, you'll notice quite different tone and mood, and the different keywords Alex repeats in each video, Alex is being kind to the Highlander here.
This makes me hungry for a redesigned 4 Runner.
Don't do it. I have one, I am getting rid of it.
I'm getting major Infiniti vibes from this one
That front grill look more like Subaru for sure
Marco Cordero And the Subaru Ascent looks like a total garbage can so...
Telluride all the way
This is Alex’ review, not yours.
@@mark_r49 I'm confused.. did I review something? Or you just being a jerk like the majority of the population?
We have a Highlander from back when there were only two rows of seats, instead of three. We'd like the new Highlander because of its size but will pass because of the third row, which we'll never need -- extra weight and space taken up with that third row of seating. Too bad that Toyota doesn't offer a 2-row Highlander still -- would be perfect for many who want something a little larger than a RAV4. In fact, the third row of seating here is a joke, and with that tiny wide window, I'd be very claustrophobic. I guess it's ok for little kids, but that's the only real respectable use for it, and I'd think there are a lot of potential Highlander owners out there without little kids.
You are right hundred percent majority people don't even use 3rd row seat it should be optional not standard now they shove down people's throats useless 3rd row seat
I'm with Rich Santoro. You will be much more comfortable with more space leftover and they are pretty quick loaded or unloaded.
I'll wait for the 2021 Outlander.
well,i think you just convinced me the acura cars are the ones to buy over these. i like the rear push so much more...and why i still would consider the base explorer these days.
You really need to look into reliability. I think you'll change your mind
@@denttech2515 are you suggesting the SH AWD is/has a reliability issue?
dent tech your implying that an Acura is not reliable. That’s a reach.
@@MrAntoniorey perhaps he was referring to the new explorer. it could be, dunno.
but still,the explorer is pretty reliable. and alex's remarks about the explorer being high priced...i immediately looked up online and found an endless list for under 30 K!
So not sure about all of this.
and very few reviewers really talk about the real MPGs of the Korean SUVs...they are really horrible.
It depends on what you're looking for
When i look at the back, it looks like a minivan!
Yes, it is a Minivan with more ground clearance.
I consider you one of the most thorough, knowledgeable, objective automotive journalists today. Why then (8:11) are you wedging your 6ft self thru the 2nd/3rd row gap AND evaluating how possible it is? Sir - nobody grown is doing that, ever.
2:15 I hate the side line on the doors
Eh... this is traditional Highlander signature move. Each generation had this pronounces fenders
@@theodorekell iI'm not pretty shure, because the prev gen don't shows the line with the same style like the new generation.
If you look the side from the prev gen, may realize wich it is more uniform style.
I'm not shure about the new design.
@@UleeV90 I am sure you are fully capable google images and see that design exactly the same with only small changes
@@UleeV90 stay with your crv then
That rear window wiper is almost as small as the headlight wipers Volvo's used to have. LOL
I couldn't be happier with my 2019 Passport Touring. Loving everything about it.. higher ride and ground clearance, the AWD system, simple interior look but kept enough physical controls. The extra storage from having no 3rd row. The 3.5 non-turbo engine which I'm finding to be super smooth. The mini van style front armrests are a hidden gem for driver comfort.
This one looks better than old one. THanks for this video. Market is very hot these days. Everybody present there best.
Telluride is way ahead of this Highlander big time!!!
Agree hundred percent
A new Highlander can be a great Christmas gift this week
surprisingly , it has vent in the 3rd row!! and it's competing its own company SUV line 4Runner lol
Acura may call themselves luxury, but this is so much more refined. Acura's feel cheap to me and are simply unreliable. They fall apart past 100k mi. Not built to last. Why does everyone ignore this? I worked on a 2017 TLX today with 60k mi and the transmission was already slipping. Very common from my experience
dent tech you have the zf 9 speed. That’s the problem with tour v6 TLX. Had you gotten the 4cyl and 8 speed DCT you’d be fine
100k? Low attention people don’t keep cars that long.
I am sorry I need my rear opening glass guys, I am out and I almost bought this thing today. I am thinking about those rainy days and I do not want to keep opening the rear tailgate. I need to make sure that the vehicle I buy has that glass opening hatch or it is useless.
When we replace our '11 CX-9, It will be a tough choice between the Highlander Hybrid or the RX 350. This is NICE.
Go for highlander if you are high
I feel the price is very good, and as a Honda guy, this looks way better than the Pilot with a better interior. And I feel I'm the only one who actually loves the looks, and if you get a fully loaded let us say, Pilot, Traverse, CX-9 and even the Explorer, they get up pretty high and the Explorer can get close to almost 60k
1:50, Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert (RCTA) is NOT standard on the base trim.
Glad he did mention the CX-9 as far as a much better handling SUV. And BTW it does not beat you up on long highway trips. I just drove mine from Montana to Arizona and it felt like I was in a Mercedes. Its that quiet and that smooth.
Justin Fontaine which car drove smoother: CC9 or Highlander?
Big improvement in the front end. I've built one on my local dealer's web site, Platinum, AWD, Blue. Let's see how long it takes to get here.
We have been waiting for you to do a video for the highlander. Great video but I did miss the demographic though. I guess it will be on the full review.
I've noticed that the limited and platinum do not have the towing package available. I could not find any official information on why... I read somewhere that it might be related to the rear parking sensors.
Not having a tow hitch is a deal breaker for me and possibly many others.
There might be the option to get an aftermarket hitch, but these do not look as good and might mess up with the car's sensors.
Love your reviews you always manage to highlight the features not shown elsewhere. Compliments to wardrobe, rock the bde bro.
Thanks Alex for helping me confirm with myself that I hate it. Lol. 4Runner is for me.
my favorite thing about my highlander is the glass lifts up on the tailgate, its super convenient, waiting for the power tailgate to open and close is annoying - sucks Toyota got rid of it
Fried rice over rissoto anyday
It's 0531 PST, I'm retired and just got up. I was looking forward to Alex's 2020 Highlander driving impressions!
I like it. Not the biggest, but right up my alley. Other than the grill, which isn't bad, it's pretty nice looking
Bottom line: get 2019 while you can!
Yeah, this model DOES have a grill similar to the Subaru.
Grilled wolf for my dinner
Is that the Lexus waterfall grill on the front and the rear seems like a Lexus design cue ...
I love the soft suspension of Toyota SUVs. I much prefer it to the coupe suspensions on a lot SUVs out there. I can't believe Toyota put a prop rod for the hood.
We have had the 2021 Highlander Platinum for 4 days. I was surprised when it was delivered to our house that the hood had a prop rod but that’s Toyota for you they make fantastic vehicles overall but they do do things like that
I miss your comparisons with other cars in the segment.
esmarcin They do those when they have the vehicles for a full week. This is just a preview.
I have a MDX and 3rd row is kinda useless. Plus you lose a lot of cargo room. The touneau cover storage is GENIUS!!
I read an article about the MDX and found it requires premium fuel, which in most places costs a lot more than regular.
Roger Smoot I pump 91 here in California and it’s what’s recommended. My only gripe is the user interface is pretty dated and nothing makes sense on how it is laid out.
Kia Telluride and Hyundai Palisade for the win!! Try again next re-design cycle this SUV is bland, bloated and offers no compelling features to stand out from the pack other than looking like it was rear ended on both rear fender corners, disjointed overall design language” the interior is a mess too.
Beware the repairs and depreciation of those Koreans...
@@MrRdb1963 they don’t hold up inside
Notice how Toyota is trying to improve the interior? It's because of Hyundai-Kia interiors. It's about time, Toyota.
Incandescent rear turn signal indicators!? I'm disappointed.
Is the turbocharged reliability STILL an issue, or do car reviewers simply keep say this every time automatically.
I have a 2010 3.5 ecoboost with 103K on it and NEVER have had an issue with this motor.
I have family member with the Ford F150 , same engine, well over 200K on it. Hard miles on the ranch as well.
so is this fair?
paul pellico It’s just something they say. It is another part that will fail at some point, but as you point out, it’s not likely to fail while you own it from new.
They will lose sales because one of the best features that other manufacturers did not have is now gone!! The rear hatch separate opening glass! It will take a couple years, but I see it coming back!
Hey Alex. Did u check by any chance where the car was made from? I hope you add this segment on your videos. It would def help a lot especially for people who are very specific where the car is made from
Joseph Juguilon last version assembled in Kentucky
Hi Alex - great review as always! Does Toyota have the TPMS on this Highlander yet? I didn't see it when you were scrolling through the info - can't believe it STILL isn't in the RAV4! I've been waiting to see the Highlander because I've been between it and the RAV - I don't like that at the Limited level the RAV doesn't have the power passenger seat either. I know this is the Highlander review, but you mentioned you have a RAV4 - do you like it? Thanks again, you do such a terrific job.
Beautiful
It's nice they went back to the 2016 look for the front end. Not. And what's with taking the extended cushion away on the driver's seat? Just like they did in the Avalon. That made the car a whole lot more comfortable. I sat in a new Palisade with the cushion extender and it was so comfortable. Not everybody has short legs. This is Toyota going backwards.
i miss the flexible middle center console/seat that came with the 2011-2012.
Also the back of the front seats are still not child-kicking-friendly
13:03 "Steps from the highlands" Lol!
This is Alex’s video for your information. No need to give your two cents!
Couldn't you get a second bench in the top end (Platinum) in 2019? Panoramic moonroof could help middle seat head room.
Toyota's make very good and reliable appliances. But they are so Fughly!! lately.
My sister-in-law bought a Highlander last year and the older design holds up well. Her husband said she had to have a V6 not a 4 banger. However he has ridden in and approves of my Turbo 4 2019 Mazda CX-5 Signature.
I do like the hybrid models and wish Mazda would get into hybrids. So far I'm sticking with Mazda as my favorite car brand.
The placement of the toyota badge in the front is weird, but otherwise I am hella digging the smaller grille, they were getting out of control with giant grilles
Looks like a smaller version of the QX80 from the front.
No rear seat USB ports? No rear seat air controls. Oh my, getting into the third row is comical.
What is better for drive in usually environment: V6 or hybrid? (not MPG, sensations)
Noise, responce acceleration, smoothness....
V6
What’s the usual environment?
@@brodiwheeler7583 are you stupid?
Door opening angle please
Hi Alex, why no numbers when comparing space between cars anymore? that was very informative. I hope you can do them again. Thanks
Yes, from the front it looks like a Subaru (fugly). Also really dislike the hump (saddlebags) over the rear wheel wells. Too bad about losing the rear glass hatch option.
just restyled old Highlander, the new fuel efficient hybrid engine is something new. It had lost front legroom: still small and tight. Other than top trim, lower trims have same bland interior.
I see the old Highlander prior 2016 model front design 🤔
Not a good looking replacement. Looks bloated.
There must be something wrong with designers because it looks ugly but of course Toyota RAV4 looks even worse
It looks way better now than the out going model its more elegant execpt the back they need to put a chrome tip exhaust. I hate how the muffler is showing at back and not even hidden just a little.
Another winner for Toyota already.
It's a complete copy of Subaru Ascent, an amazing vehicle
Genetic transportation looking SUV at $50,000. It doesn't have any wow factor like Kia telluride or Hyundai Palisade.
I'm shopping around to replace my '04 Highlander. Toss up between the Ascent and the Highlander.🤔
NoReally ComeOn The Highlander’s longevity, resale value, reliability and low cost of ownership are proven. The Ascent is a new model for Subaru with a new motor- unproven. Not to mention that there is no way that the transmission in the ascent will last as long as the Toyota. Plus the Turbo Motor in the Ascent will mean more repairs & maintenance in the long run. The only advantages that the Ascent has are maybe interior space & cupholders. Styling is of course subjective but I find the Ascent to be very boring and boxy with no personality. Good Luck with whatever you choose!
We still have a 2002 Highlander and we went with the Ascent. Drive both and pick the one that works best for you. We had to wait 2 years to get finally get Apple Carplay, but being taller, the loss of front legroom in this years model Highlander and the design of the front passenger seat just didn't work for us. We are far more comfortable in the Ascent.
@@wind7sailor What do you mean when you say the design of the front passenger seat just didn’t work for you?
@@Ryan2022 Being taller and moving the seat back in both, I have more leg room and the roof and door panel makes it easier getting in and out of the Ascent without hitting my head than the new Highlander.The Ascent works better for us.
@@wind7sailor gotcha. The ascent looks really nice.
He probably is getting paid by Toyota to compare this car to Acura MDX to avoid competition in the segment. He has to make a living so I can’t really blame him for doing this
It’s perfectly valid I think to compare the Highlander platinum to an MDX.
So Toyota is sticking to its fish mouth Grill. The winged logo chrome is good to look at, they need to change the grill to make it look even better.