Choose an Atlas, Traverse, or Cherokee L over the Highlander? Yes, for better space… but those three are garbage. Poor quality, dependability, and insane deprecation. I’m not sure why UA-cam car bloggers don’t spend more time talking about longevity, cost per year, or depreciation rates. Does our generation really prioritize junky features over quality? Guess so. With that said. Very fair assessment otherwise and I definitely agree with your third row comment. SO true
I own 2022 Hybrid Hylander and LOVE it. Compared to the competition you can’t beat the value vs. other 3 row hybrids + Toyota’s reliability. The screen is SOOO nice even compared to higher end competitors! Hate the location of phone charger but the center console is so deep I’ve fit a half gallon of milk there 😂. Kelly’s right about third row…we use it in a pinch only (it’s small) but love it otherwise!
One of the most interesting things we found out about our Highlander is that it is built on the same frame as the Camry. That gives the real size perspective. We find it perfect for every day for our family of 3. It's great for 4 over long trips with the 3rd seat down, and 5 for short in town trips with friends with the carseat in the middle back. Agree with all the highs and lows, especially about the third row. Great review!
We were leaning heavily toward the Highlander until I checked out the lower and top tether anchors. Only one top tether in the back row and middle at that was a no go for me. Even as a family of 4, I still wanted more flexibilty!
On the platinum the rear view mirror is hooked up to backup camera so if there’s anything big obstructing your view can flip a button on the mirror and camera provides unobstructed view
I have a 16 XLE and I love it. Only thing I wish I have is Apple Car Play. Plenty of room, power and good gas mileage. We are glad to have the 3rd row for unexpected occupants for short trips to restaurants or shopping. Never for a long trip.
I was so nervous you were going to seat the 3rd row because I am so worried about a mom seating there with her baby. You are a super awesome mum exactly 👍
It’s a third row for dogs! That’s why we got our grand wagoneer. Baby in the 2nd row, labs in the 3rd. Works best with a bench 2nd row tho. Love this highlander, would be a great zipping around town car when you don’t need a school bus.
Car seat tilt is cool, the problem I ran into is it is only good for the anchor, so once they are into the click tight seats that use the seat belt, you can't use the function of the carseat tilt
I know everyone wants a suv now days, but I really love sedan. I would love to see which sedan would be good for family. Between Audi a6, bmw 5 series, Mercedes E class. Then maybe Honda accord, Toyota camary and Hyundai sonata. I’m shopping for a car but I can not find this information anywhere.
Finally so hard to find any videos on the highlander with car seats. We ordered a 2023 gas model platinum with the same colour interior. Expecting our 3rd in February so we will have 2 under 1 and a 7 year old in a booster. Opted for the captain chairs for the infant bucket seat and Evenflo 360 revolve. 7 year old will be in a booster in the 3rd row off to the side. That being said, im only 5’2” and hubby is 5’7” so leg room in the front seats and positioning of the captains chairs will be different for us.
I can easily fit my three elementary school children on the third seat but my biggest nightmare when the middle seat passengers suddenly slide their seats all the way back, that will definitely crush my little ones feet.😮
Thanks for the review and walkthrough! We’re car shopping, going to have our first child in January. Current fleet is a 2007 Camry and 2012 Mustang… want a bit more space in the near future!
Spot on review with the Highlander. My wife and I were looking at different 3rd row seat SUVs. The Highlander is really a small SUV for 3 kids. There’s so much better options.
The '23 Highlander has the wireless charger on the shelf beneath the radio - right where you suggested. The gas version gets a turbo-4 instead of the V6. The vehicle seems perfect for Empty Nesters like us, who will get the Limited with a 2nd row bench and always have that 3rd row flat. Happy New Year and best wishes to your growing family!
Toyota came up with Grand Highlander just to solve the tightness of Highlander third-row seat. The hybrid version of the Grand Highlander it's going to have the same powertrain like the the one shown in this video.
Toyota had absolutely no business making this generation Highlander as pretty as it is. It’s one of the least intriguing vehicles ever made from a driver’s perspective but it’s also low key the best looking vehicle in its segment. I’d still buy an Explorer (because RWD, and with the best warranty money can buy, because Ford) over this but DAMN the new Highlanders look good.
I might be missing it, but is there anywhere in the video you state the width of that "middle" seat in the back with the tether anchor? I thought I heard it but cant find it on re watch.
I'd love to see her review the 2023 Prius next year. Not your classic family car for sure but would like to see if it could work as a 2nd car for a small family.
We owned corollas when my children were in car seats! We had plenty of room. My son in law drives a Prius with three kids in the back seat! We have been programmed by the media that we need bigger and better.
Wish I knew about your UA-cam channel before I went and spent 4 hours at a Toyota dealer, negotiating price and then when the car was brought to us test driving and then they let us put our car seats in to find out that of course he doesn't fit in the third row. A Facebook user recommended your Facebook to me today.
Toyota is great in not making big family friendly cars. Highlander being the master followed by sienna. Last hopes in grand highlander, but pretty sure this one won't go to Europe... Atłas and Expedition are the best!
After my experience with the Highlander Hybrid I can give my opinion as "NO!!! It's a terrible car! WHEN it loses power, A tow company will need to come and unlock your door. After gaining access the tow operator will be able to pull the lever that unlocks the hood. This will give access to the main charge port. A powerful (not the ones you can buy for $99.95) jump pack is then attached to the port. The operator must work quickly because the vehicle is power hungry. This energizes the brakes, steering, etc. The operator can then load the vehicle. It will almost certainly need to go to the dealer to get it operational. Power will then need to be supplied to unload the vehicle, and external power again applied to get the vehicle into the shop. When the vehicle loses power it becomes a giant, and expensive paperweight. Vehicles need to be reliable, not liabilities. Toyota had it right with the Landcruiser 60 series, but sadly they had to go and "improve" it.
The tiny third rows on Highlanders have always been a huge fail. If this works for you, you almost certainly don't need a three row SUV. So why pay for one? I have never understood it.
I'm one of those people looking at 3 row SUVs that don't "need" one. Mainly because my dog is in a crate in the back and 2 row SUVs don't have AC vents in the back. It is very hot and humid where I live and regularly go on weekends trips to places 4+ hours away so I want her to be comfy.
@@morecoffeeicecream9451 That's an interesting alternative I haven't considered. I'm not sure how reliable Kias are. They are owned by Hyundai I believe. I have been waiting for hybride cars bc I am sick of gas prices shooting up and having to fill up more often than not.
@@Jose-sy1je We were in the same boat, it’s always been a Toyota or a Honda, never even considered a Kia. Gave it a chance since consumer reports ranked it #1 for a few years. Loved the way it drove and the space it provided. It’s not great with mpg, we probably average 24 with mostly in town driving, ours is FWD so that helps a little.
@@morecoffeeicecream9451 I have a Ford Transit Connect at this point and things just keep on breaking. I'm constantly at the repair shop and literally told myself to go back to Honda/Toyota. I also noticed that Kias rank extremely high in reliability. I considered the Carnival as well. What made you choose the Telluride over the Carnival if you don't mind me asking?
I'd summarize it as smaller and less fancy than the Telluride or Palisade, but 35 MPG on the hybrid model is SO PRACTICAL. My brother has a Palisade, he enjoys it. But I think I'm going to enjoy 10+ years of gas savings more than the extra luxuriousness of the Palisade/Telluride. Also, the hybrid engine is underpowered at 243hp so don't expect it to go zoom-zoom.
Choose an Atlas, Traverse, or Cherokee L over the Highlander? Yes, for better space… but those three are garbage. Poor quality, dependability, and insane deprecation. I’m not sure why UA-cam car bloggers don’t spend more time talking about longevity, cost per year, or depreciation rates. Does our generation really prioritize junky features over quality? Guess so.
With that said. Very fair assessment otherwise and I definitely agree with your third row comment. SO true
A long wheelbase Grand Highlander is on the way for larger families that don't need the heavy towing or off-roading abilities of the Sequoia,
Yes Kelly has shared about the Grand Highlander on Instagram. I'm super excited to see it too!
I own 2022 Hybrid Hylander and LOVE it. Compared to the competition you can’t beat the value vs. other 3 row hybrids + Toyota’s reliability. The screen is SOOO nice even compared to higher end competitors! Hate the location of phone charger but the center console is so deep I’ve fit a half gallon of milk there 😂. Kelly’s right about third row…we use it in a pinch only (it’s small) but love it otherwise!
How much u getting mpg? M doing 39-40
I'm not a mom but I did rent this once for 4 adults w/ suit cases. It was very roomy and comfortable never felt claustrophobic once on the road trip!
One of the most interesting things we found out about our Highlander is that it is built on the same frame as the Camry. That gives the real size perspective. We find it perfect for every day for our family of 3. It's great for 4 over long trips with the 3rd seat down, and 5 for short in town trips with friends with the carseat in the middle back. Agree with all the highs and lows, especially about the third row. Great review!
No it’s not.
I’m like obsessed with your page. Thank you for it! I eventually want to get a new car & start a family and it is so insightful and amazing
We were leaning heavily toward the Highlander until I checked out the lower and top tether anchors. Only one top tether in the back row and middle at that was a no go for me. Even as a family of 4, I still wanted more flexibilty!
On the platinum the rear view mirror is hooked up to backup camera so if there’s anything big obstructing your view can flip a button on the mirror and camera provides unobstructed view
I have a 16 XLE and I love it. Only thing I wish I have is Apple Car Play. Plenty of room, power and good gas mileage. We are glad to have the 3rd row for unexpected occupants for short trips to restaurants or shopping. Never for a long trip.
I recently discovered your channel and love your videos!! You should do a review on the 2023 Subaru Ascent.
I was so nervous you were going to seat the 3rd row because I am so worried about a mom seating there with her baby. You are a super awesome mum exactly 👍
As a family of 3 who would very rarely need the third row this looks like a good option for me! I’m going to check this one out.
It’s a third row for dogs! That’s why we got our grand wagoneer. Baby in the 2nd row, labs in the 3rd. Works best with a bench 2nd row tho. Love this highlander, would be a great zipping around town car when you don’t need a school bus.
You should also review the 2023 Honda pilot
Car seat tilt is cool, the problem I ran into is it is only good for the anchor, so once they are into the click tight seats that use the seat belt, you can't use the function of the carseat tilt
I know everyone wants a suv now days, but I really love sedan. I would love to see which sedan would be good for family. Between Audi a6, bmw 5 series, Mercedes E class. Then maybe Honda accord, Toyota camary and Hyundai sonata.
I’m shopping for a car but I can not find this information anywhere.
Awesome job as always 👍👍👍
Very nice tour. Thank you.
Finally so hard to find any videos on the highlander with car seats.
We ordered a 2023 gas model platinum with the same colour interior.
Expecting our 3rd in February so we will have 2 under 1 and a 7 year old in a booster.
Opted for the captain chairs for the infant bucket seat and Evenflo 360 revolve. 7 year old will be in a booster in the 3rd row off to the side.
That being said, im only 5’2” and hubby is 5’7” so leg room in the front seats and positioning of the captains chairs will be different for us.
I can easily fit my three elementary school children on the third seat but my biggest nightmare when the middle seat passengers suddenly slide their seats all the way back, that will definitely crush my little ones feet.😮
The 3rd row makes trunk smaller…one of my boys uses it to sprawl out on road trips….but it is highly unusable..basically no leg room
YOU SHOULDN'T NEED TO WORRY ABOUT VISABLITY THAT TRIM LEVEL SHOULD HAVE A REAR VIEW CAMERA
Grand highlander coming up next year in 2023. Need space get a minivan.
I say yes...we bought it in feb n i have 17,000 on it already. Lots of room for four of us with captains chair. Hybrid is great averaging 39-40
Thanks for the review and walkthrough! We’re car shopping, going to have our first child in January. Current fleet is a 2007 Camry and 2012 Mustang… want a bit more space in the near future!
Spot on review with the Highlander. My wife and I were looking at different 3rd row seat SUVs. The Highlander is really a small SUV for 3 kids. There’s so much better options.
None. There are no other hybrid 3 rows SUV except the upcoming Grand Highlander.
Where are the anchor points in the 2nd row. You mentioned that there are 4 per seat. My wife is installing a seat right now in our Highlander.
Really appreciate these style of reviews! what are your thoughts on the bench seats for the highlander. Would an adult fit between car seats?
Hey Kelly, what are some options Toyota for 4 or more children?
The '23 Highlander has the wireless charger on the shelf beneath the radio - right where you suggested. The gas version gets a turbo-4 instead of the V6. The vehicle seems perfect for Empty Nesters like us, who will get the Limited with a 2nd row bench and always have that 3rd row flat.
Happy New Year and best wishes to your growing family!
It would be better without the weight and expense of the nearly-useless third row seats.
Toyota came up with Grand Highlander just to solve the tightness of Highlander third-row seat. The hybrid version of the Grand Highlander it's going to have the same powertrain like the the one shown in this video.
Toyota had absolutely no business making this generation Highlander as pretty as it is. It’s one of the least intriguing vehicles ever made from a driver’s perspective but it’s also low key the best looking vehicle in its segment. I’d still buy an Explorer (because RWD, and with the best warranty money can buy, because Ford) over this but DAMN the new Highlanders look good.
I might be missing it, but is there anywhere in the video you state the width of that "middle" seat in the back with the tether anchor? I thought I heard it but cant find it on re watch.
I'd love to see her review the 2023 Prius next year. Not your classic family car for sure but would like to see if it could work as a 2nd car for a small family.
We owned corollas when my children were in car seats! We had plenty of room. My son in law drives a Prius with three kids in the back seat! We have been programmed by the media that we need bigger and better.
I always find issue with this car is the 3rd row seats
Hi there! Will you do a comparison between the 2022 and 2023 highlanders?
We were going to get this car but it was so loud because it was only 4 cylinder so we ended up getting the regular 2022 highlander
Definitely interested for our one child family 😊
Wish I knew about your UA-cam channel before I went and spent 4 hours at a Toyota dealer, negotiating price and then when the car was brought to us test driving and then they let us put our car seats in to find out that of course he doesn't fit in the third row. A Facebook user recommended your Facebook to me today.
Get the grand Highlander. It is coming.
I would love to know if the middle console of the car will be upgraded for 2023. I don’t like the wireless charging feature either.
We bought a fully loaded limited Saturday! The charger is located in a cubby under the screen
@@MarybethIUHoosiersthank you for that information.
Can you review infinity 2023 QX50
Toyota is great in not making big family friendly cars. Highlander being the master followed by sienna. Last hopes in grand highlander, but pretty sure this one won't go to Europe... Atłas and Expedition are the best!
Could you review a 2023 Chevy Traverse
I drive this car for the family I babysit. The third row is horrible. It drives ok compared to my Volvo. Overall a nice car though
Wish reviews were more on bench rather than captain seats.
How do you become a certified carseat tech
After my experience with the Highlander Hybrid I can give my opinion as "NO!!! It's a terrible car!
WHEN it loses power, A tow company will need to come and unlock your door. After gaining access the tow operator will be able to pull the lever that unlocks the hood. This will give access to the main charge port. A powerful (not the ones you can buy for $99.95) jump pack is then attached to the port. The operator must work quickly because the vehicle is power hungry. This energizes the brakes, steering, etc. The operator can then load the vehicle. It will almost certainly need to go to the dealer to get it operational. Power will then need to be supplied to unload the vehicle, and external power again applied to get the vehicle into the shop.
When the vehicle loses power it becomes a giant, and expensive paperweight. Vehicles need to be reliable, not liabilities. Toyota had it right with the Landcruiser 60 series, but sadly they had to go and "improve" it.
Did your hybrid have the corroded cable issue that Toyota still hasn’t issued a recall for?
How tall are you?
The tiny third rows on Highlanders have always been a huge fail. If this works for you, you almost certainly don't need a three row SUV. So why pay for one? I have never understood it.
I'm one of those people looking at 3 row SUVs that don't "need" one. Mainly because my dog is in a crate in the back and 2 row SUVs don't have AC vents in the back. It is very hot and humid where I live and regularly go on weekends trips to places 4+ hours away so I want her to be comfy.
It works when you have one extra person that’s not really tall/huge or a child. Works well
Yes it is good for families. It is going to be reliable like all Toyotas!
Where do you live?
Please review a Dodge Durango.
Lucky guy got to hit this
Great review. Continually disappointed with the Hylander. I just can’t get over how ugly it is, even though the hybrid gets amazing mileage.
We really wanted to get a Toyota and hybrid would have been awesome. In the end, it was the third row space that we couldn’t live with having 3 kids.
So what car did you opt for if you don't mind me asking?
@@Jose-sy1je We went with the Kia Telluride. The third row spacing offered much more comfort than the Highlander.
@@morecoffeeicecream9451 That's an interesting alternative I haven't considered. I'm not sure how reliable Kias are. They are owned by Hyundai I believe. I have been waiting for hybride cars bc I am sick of gas prices shooting up and having to fill up more often than not.
@@Jose-sy1je We were in the same boat, it’s always been a Toyota or a Honda, never even considered a Kia. Gave it a chance since consumer reports ranked it #1 for a few years. Loved the way it drove and the space it provided. It’s not great with mpg, we probably average 24 with mostly in town driving, ours is FWD so that helps a little.
@@morecoffeeicecream9451 I have a Ford Transit Connect at this point and things just keep on breaking. I'm constantly at the repair shop and literally told myself to go back to Honda/Toyota. I also noticed that Kias rank extremely high in reliability. I considered the Carnival as well. What made you choose the Telluride over the Carnival if you don't mind me asking?
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Hyundai palisades 2023 please
Honda pilot 2023.
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You are even more beautiful pregnant.
Big fail Toyota. Zero leg room in back. I own one. I’d go back to my GMC Acadia any-day!
Who's filming now? I miss Betsy - way better.
It's a great drivers car. A terrible owners car. She's dispensing unreliable information.
I'd summarize it as smaller and less fancy than the Telluride or Palisade, but 35 MPG on the hybrid model is SO PRACTICAL. My brother has a Palisade, he enjoys it. But I think I'm going to enjoy 10+ years of gas savings more than the extra luxuriousness of the Palisade/Telluride. Also, the hybrid engine is underpowered at 243hp so don't expect it to go zoom-zoom.
Too tiny for 3 children sorry
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