Toyota should provide a bench seat for Limited and above as an option. Also, the side mirrors should come with auto dimming and power folding capabilities too.
My 2022 Highlander AWD Platinum Hybrid has arrived. Note: I reported 2 months ago that I had just ordered mine. I found out that the Platinum package has another feature that you can’t get with any other trim level. Platinum package also gives you adaptive headlights which turn to the side to help you see around curves and corners at intersections. They also automatically self adjust up or down depending on how your car is loaded so you don’t blind other drivers with those super bright dual projector LED headlights. Again my thanks to you for helping me to choose the Platinum package. Well worth the price difference.
Actually that headlights system blinds other drivers in roads with hills. It happens quite offen other drivers "demonstrate" how unhappy they are with my smart Toyota lights.
This is so true. I recently ordered a Platinum Hybrid Highlander for the sole reason of the caramel interior color. It's such a beautiful color. I can't wait for it to arrive.
I am ordering the 2022 Highlander Platinum AWD Hybrid with a red exterior and the caramel interior. 35 mpg in town, 35 mpg on the highway. The Platinum also has the puddle lights on the mirrors the curve angling headlamps and the lit door sills. The extra $2300 is well worth it for the added features. Nice review on your part especially the attention to the wheels. My order goes in next week and am told it could take 3-4 months to arrive. Well worth the wait. My 2013 GMC Acadia with 98,000 miles is still running excellent and should easily last the 3-4 months.
I just ordered the Hybrid Platinum too. My 2018 Honda Accord has 200K miles and I"ve no major issues with it but I didn"t want to continue to stack up the miles. Can't wait to get my Highlander.
I'm an absolute fan of Toyota. And I just love the fact that they are the leader of hybrid cars BUT they don't have any Hybrid Sport car, they stick with good recipes like we love. Toyota knows that Hybrids are good, but they don't want this in their sport cars because it's killing the passion of a sport car. I just admire this brand
I bought 2021 Hybrid Limited. It also has door lights. I wish Toyota give option to have Bench seat in Platinum. If that would be the case I would have gone for Platinium.
I still have my 2016 platinum and I love it!!! One feature that I would like is Apple CarPlay. Not upgrading but in about 4 or 5 years from now I’ll be getting a new one but for now I’ll keep mine as I still love it.
Great Review. The problem with the Big screen is that you cannot make the map go full screen. Even worse, the projection with Android Auto only goes to 8 inches of the screen which is then made less useful with the AA navigation bar that runs across the bottom and can't be removed. Basically Toyota only gives you full screen in Lexus. It's a great vehicle that looks awesome with caramel interior. My only other complaint is that i heard it requires more frequent brake disk replacement and frequent resurfacing or replacement of brake rotors. Thanks for the great review.
did you mean break replacement in toyota or lexus ? I do own 2018 highlander hybrid and had to replace breaks more often. never knew this issue for highlander. Now i am considering on trading in for 22 platinum hybrid or lexus 450hl . what is your suggestion for 2022 ?
@@silverbankruptcy black shows scratches , so i am going for pearl white with caramel . I had black lexus 2012 and it showed scratches very easy. So started opting for pearl white in my vehicles that i bought after that . i am confused between lexus and highlander. but its hard to locate lexus with good color choices now.
Bought a Highlander Platinum yesterday. Went in not even looking at the Highlander, we were looking at a RAV4. Glad I let the salesperson talk me and my wife into it though. The ride home was very nice. Good job Toyota!
RAV is horrible. When I had it as a rental while Highlander was serviced I almost cried. Truly disaster and I don't know why people do that to themselves buying it.
I have a 2021 and am looking to trade again to a 2022. One thing I am hoping re: the 2022 screen is that the climate control does not appear on the screen. There is already an entire row of buttons on the dash for climate control. To put it on the screen as well is painfully redundant.
Platinum or not, Toyota needs to restore the back window opening, just like in the previous generation to make it "special". And the center console has to be bigger as well, just like in the previous generations. Don't screw something up that was working before....
Beautiful S.U.V with alot going for it! I really do plan on getting one around '23 or '24 cause its that time for me and my family to get a new vehicle. Great Vid👍
Mark I enjoyed your video. I have a 2022 Highlander Platinum AWD. The vehicle is wonderful! It is White exterior with black leather interior. I literally took it from the rail car. I have all you spoke about except the digital display on the review mirror. What are your thoughts? Also am I am to have a full screen display. I would really like a FULL screen display. Thanks
Yes the interior light on the door is there it's on my 2021 toyota highlander limited hybrid.. My limited has the 12.3 inch screen as well. It came with bucket seats as well but I wanted the bench for my daughter. On my channel I display the screen.also i have the 360 degree system as well. Only thing my 21 limited hybrid doesn't have it panoramic sunroof & auto leveling headlights & rain sensing wipers. Great video BTW.
The Limited wheels are better-looking than the Platinum ones, easier to clean. The Platinum has way too many spokes, tedious to clean! Less features are better, less money for repairs, my personal opinion.
Better for less repairs and less cleaning arguably but I already went with the Highlander as a smart value proposition (resale, quality, regular grade gas) compared to both its direct competitors and the luxury segment. Ultimately, I really value the panoramic sunroof, caramel interior, HUD, heated backseats, and adaptive headlights. I also appreciate the much larger screen, rearview camera screen, auto wipers/hibeams. I’ll be ok with the rims, I think there’s a lot uglier ones out there on the street. The tech and features were must haves for me, YMMV.
@@micah6811 4Runner’s never a wrong answer 😊I had to balance having youngins and not ever truly hitting the trails so the Highlander was a good compromise. Love the engine, and though it has a tame reputation, it’s actually about as capable as you can get outside of a true truck frame. That extra refinement makes a difference in daily life . I would love a Land Cruiser or LX570 someday though…
Good comment Micah, however I will have to disagree. There is a myriad of great sponging tools out there that make it very easy to clean the spokes. Just got a find the right one for you. When they are clean they DO look fantastic! 😎
What are your thoughts between 2023 limited or platinum? Seems like the limited is coming with awesome features, except heating steering wheel and panoramic sunroof😢
The light on the door was there idk if for the 2021 platinum’s but i have a 2020 highlander limited & it has very soft ambient lighting through the whole vehicle
Mine also has the 360° camera view & 12.5 screen & harvest beige interior, I might have just gotten one of the rare ones because Toyota has tried buying it back every month in the last almost 2 years I’ve owned it.
Question for you, how is the Highlander hybrid platinum gas millage issue. I got my 2022 platinum hybrid. When I fill up full tank, it's only says 650 km before next fill even tough in my dash board it's say 7.0, I was expecting at least 850 km or more . Any reason Also it's funny that even in the suv what ever it say 7.0 or 11.0 the distance to empty don't changes at all.
Very nice Platinum Highlander,thank you for sharing,have a question If I go with platinum Highlander but silver color,can I get interior beige color or have to go with black?
My two months old 2022 platinum hybrid highlander is making noise when I put on my reverse gear, it sounds like airplane engine, not very loud, but loud enough to hear with my windows closed, is that normal??
Like always quite informative, a quick question, are you saying the platinum trim does not have the option to choose between the bench and the captains chair?
55K !!??? What the hell!! These models were going fo 45k- 48k last year. Why more expensive??? Going to nearly 60K for a toyota is absurd, those are luxury SUV prices.
Where have you been in the last two years? Supposedly COVID increased the prices. It is not the time to buy for us who have limited money even when we have limited, platinum, or Lexus taste.
What features are missing if you compete with 2022 platinum ? I am looking to buy 2020 platinum model ? Is it quiet on road ? Noise engine ? Pls help me .Hrated and cooled rear seats ?
I think you should upgrade your videos to 4K because everyone is doing it to make their videos look great. I like your videos but when I put UA-cam and watch it on my tv it looks ok. Since you are showing details of the cars and paint job. The better video quality will make your videos pop. Everyone has 4K TVs now.
It suck with the gas mileage. Only hybird make sense these day. I regret buying my 2021 highlander xse. Getting 18mpg. Should have went with the hybird. Even trucks are get better mpg. Stuiped how toyota don't make highlander xse into hybird too
The problem of the Toyota car, its insulation is bad. When walking on the roads, you hear a noise inside the car. Unfortunately, I own a Chinese car, Haval Jeep. I was surprised by the strong insulation, even the sound of the engine, and very, very excellent specifications. Toyota lacks technical specifications and the price of this is very high
I agree about the noice penetrating into the HILANDER. I have been adding sound deadening to my 2017. I heard that Lexus automobiles are quiet. Toyota probably want those of us who want more luxury to look at the Lexus brand. Even with the noise concerns the HILANDER has been very reliable. 6 years of age and feels and acts brand new- with excellent care of course! The sound as part of human perception can be replaced by a more acceptable or pleasant sound such as music.
Thanks, I love my 2022 toyota platinum; is totally comfortable, very modern, nice fixtures
Toyota should provide a bench seat for Limited and above as an option. Also, the side mirrors should come with auto dimming and power folding capabilities too.
Xse
The interior IS why I'm purchasing the platinum! Can't wait to finally get it!
I think it's beefy, roomy, reliable, comfortable, loaded with technology and beautiful.
I ordered the platinum model about one month ago and I am look so forward to getting it. Thank you for sharing the special features.
Congrats
My 2022 Highlander AWD Platinum Hybrid has arrived. Note: I reported 2 months ago that I had just ordered mine. I found out that the Platinum package has another feature that you can’t get with any other trim level. Platinum package also gives you adaptive headlights which turn to the side to help you see around curves and corners at intersections. They also automatically self adjust up or down depending on how your car is loaded so you don’t blind other drivers with those super bright dual projector LED headlights. Again my thanks to you for helping me to choose the Platinum package. Well worth the price difference.
Did you platinum highlander come with the Digital Rear View Mirror?
Actually that headlights system blinds other drivers in roads with hills. It happens quite offen other drivers "demonstrate" how unhappy they are with my smart Toyota lights.
Congratulations to you on the purchase of the great vehicle
@@jerikosuratos yes
This is so true. I recently ordered a Platinum Hybrid Highlander for the sole reason of the caramel interior color. It's such a beautiful color. I can't wait for it to arrive.
How long did they estimate for it to show up? Are you price locked ?
@@HVACOG They told me about 15 months, 2 months ago. Who knows, especially given production issues and interest rates
I am ordering the 2022 Highlander Platinum AWD Hybrid with a red exterior and the caramel interior. 35 mpg in town, 35 mpg on the highway. The Platinum also has the puddle lights on the mirrors the curve angling headlamps and the lit door sills. The extra $2300 is well worth it for the added features. Nice review on your part especially the attention to the wheels. My order goes in next week and am told it could take 3-4 months to arrive. Well worth the wait. My 2013 GMC Acadia with 98,000 miles is still running excellent and should easily last the 3-4 months.
I just ordered the Hybrid Platinum too. My 2018 Honda Accord has 200K miles and I"ve no major issues with it but I didn"t want to continue to stack up the miles.
Can't wait to get my Highlander.
How much did you pay?
Wow, I'm impressed you actually have models on display.
I bought my first Toyota and first highlander last summer. 2021. With Covid it was hard to find the platinum but I did and I love it.
Thx for this tour. It would be great to see the 2022 XSE Highlander up close in a future video. Looks great from a distance. Cheers!
Marcelo love the camera hardly see any cars just him
I'm an absolute fan of Toyota. And I just love the fact that they are the leader of hybrid cars BUT they don't have any Hybrid Sport car, they stick with good recipes like we love. Toyota knows that Hybrids are good, but they don't want this in
their sport cars because it's killing the passion of a sport car. I just admire this brand
my 2021 Limited has the ambient lighting on all the doors as well as the pocket underneath the temp controls.
I love it I just got one with Carmel in side!😁
The only thing I don’t like of the Highlander 2022 is the front grille.
I'm waiting for mine
I ordered it since early January
It's the plantium pearl chill with the glazed caramel interior
Can't wait to get mine
The caramel leather is 👌🏼
First time watching great job!
I just bought the 2022 Highlander LE is just fantastic 😍
I bought Glazed Carmel with a white exterior.
I have the 22 highlander hybrid platinum and looooove it!!
I bought 2021 Hybrid Limited. It also has door lights. I wish Toyota give option to have Bench seat in Platinum. If that would be the case I would have gone for Platinium.
i like the captain seats vs bench.
I still have my 2016 platinum and I love it!!! One feature that I would like is Apple CarPlay. Not upgrading but in about 4 or 5 years from now I’ll be getting a new one but for now I’ll keep mine as I still love it.
Great Review. The problem with the Big screen is that you cannot make the map go full screen. Even worse, the projection with Android Auto only goes to 8 inches of the screen which is then made less useful with the AA navigation bar that runs across the bottom and can't be removed. Basically Toyota only gives you full screen in Lexus. It's a great vehicle that looks awesome with caramel interior. My only other complaint is that i heard it requires more frequent brake disk replacement and frequent resurfacing or replacement of brake rotors. Thanks for the great review.
did you mean break replacement in toyota or lexus ? I do own 2018 highlander hybrid and had to replace breaks more often. never knew this issue for highlander. Now i am considering on trading in for 22 platinum hybrid or lexus 450hl . what is your suggestion for 2022 ?
i also hear 4 year warrenty in lexus vs toyota 3years. the highlander platinum that i located is 55k with caramel interior.
@@gurus3694 correct, brake and rotors, often need replacing. I have the Highlander Platinum and I am very happy with it.
@@gurus3694 black exterior and caramel interior is beautiful.
@@silverbankruptcy black shows scratches , so i am going for pearl white with caramel . I had black lexus 2012 and it showed scratches very easy. So started opting for pearl white in my vehicles that i bought after that . i am confused between lexus and highlander. but its hard to locate lexus with good color choices now.
Bought a Highlander Platinum yesterday. Went in not even looking at the Highlander, we were looking at a RAV4. Glad I let the salesperson talk me and my wife into it though. The ride home was very nice. Good job Toyota!
RAV is horrible. When I had it as a rental while Highlander was serviced I almost cried. Truly disaster and I don't know why people do that to themselves buying it.
I have a 2021 and am looking to trade again to a 2022. One thing I am hoping re: the 2022 screen is that the climate control does not appear on the screen. There is already an entire row of buttons on the dash for climate control. To put it on the screen as well is painfully redundant.
Platinum or not, Toyota needs to restore the back window opening, just like in the previous generation to make it "special". And the center console has to be bigger as well, just like in the previous generations. Don't screw something up that was working before....
Beautiful S.U.V with alot going for it! I really do plan on getting one around '23 or '24 cause its that time for me and my family to get a new vehicle. Great Vid👍
We have the 2021 Platinum Hybrid and yes, those lights on the front door (interior) are there.
That light blue feature on the door is confirmed on my 2021 highlander Platinum. Just checked to confirm
Thx
Mark I enjoyed your video. I have a 2022 Highlander Platinum AWD. The vehicle is wonderful! It is White exterior with black leather interior. I literally took it from the rail car. I have all you spoke about except the digital display on the review mirror.
What are your thoughts?
Also am I am to have a full screen display. I would really like a FULL screen display.
Thanks
Are you able to get the Carmel interior with the opulent Amber exterior color ?
going to order platinum next week.
Love the old Supra in the showroom!! Is that an '85?
I thought it was a AE86
Get the Caramel interior and the Blizzard Pearl exterior. It’s beautiful, you will thank me later. Get compliments all the time! Great car!
Add dashcam as option or part of the safety sense.
Why my platinum 2022 do not have digital view mirror..?
Yes the interior light on the door is there it's on my 2021 toyota highlander limited hybrid.. My limited has the 12.3 inch screen as well. It came with bucket seats as well but I wanted the bench for my daughter. On my channel I display the screen.also i have the 360 degree system as well. Only thing my 21 limited hybrid doesn't have it panoramic sunroof & auto leveling headlights & rain sensing wipers. Great video BTW.
is the digital rear view mirror on the 2022 platinum availble in other trims?
Curious as, why Sienna Platinum is not available in Canada?
What’s new in Highlander 2022 platinum awd vs 2020 Highlander platinum awd ?
The Limited wheels are better-looking than the Platinum ones, easier to clean. The Platinum has way too many spokes, tedious to clean! Less features are better, less money for repairs, my personal opinion.
Better for less repairs and less cleaning arguably but I already went with the Highlander as a smart value proposition (resale, quality, regular grade gas) compared to both its direct competitors and the luxury segment. Ultimately, I really value the panoramic sunroof, caramel interior, HUD, heated backseats, and adaptive headlights. I also appreciate the much larger screen, rearview camera screen, auto wipers/hibeams. I’ll be ok with the rims, I think there’s a lot uglier ones out there on the street. The tech and features were must haves for me, YMMV.
@@FCM415 Happy for you, man! I'd prefer the 2022 4Runner Limited over the Highlander, and BTW, it has AWESOME wheels!
@@micah6811 4Runner’s never a wrong answer 😊I had to balance having youngins and not ever truly hitting the trails so the Highlander was a good compromise. Love the engine, and though it has a tame reputation, it’s actually about as capable as you can get outside of a true truck frame. That extra refinement makes a difference in daily life . I would love a Land Cruiser or LX570 someday though…
@@FCM415 You nailed it!
Good comment Micah, however I will have to disagree. There is a myriad of great sponging tools out there that make it very easy to clean the spokes. Just got a find the right one for you. When they are clean they DO look fantastic! 😎
What are your thoughts between 2023 limited or platinum? Seems like the limited is coming with awesome features, except heating steering wheel and panoramic sunroof😢
Platinum all the way. Limited to me is a stuck in the middle model
@@ToyotaWorld dealership said there is a shortage for panoramic sunroofs and chips and that Toyota is not making the platinum SMH!
I dunno about that. We have already received a few 2023 plat
@@ToyotaWorld where are you located?
@@davidgutierrez2839 maple Ontario Canada
That light has always been there
How do you have all these vehicles at your dealership, down here in states it's impossible to find any Platinums and XSE's in stock
Most of our inventory comes in pre sold. We don’t have much more than 2-5 vehicles in stock at any given time.
my 2021 platinum has the lighting in the door
My 2020 Limited has the door light.
Not sure if this is a Canada vs USA thing, but we can get Limited w 7 seater. And in Limited you can also add option of the 360 camera.
Thank you for sharing !
Great review 👍
The light on the door was there idk if for the 2021 platinum’s but i have a 2020 highlander limited & it has very soft ambient lighting through the whole vehicle
Mine also has the 360° camera view & 12.5 screen & harvest beige interior, I might have just gotten one of the rare ones because Toyota has tried buying it back every month in the last almost 2 years I’ve owned it.
@@mischelmartinezz7076 ya cause only the platinums have ambient lighting. That’s cool you got it too!
I got the Ruby Red and I could only get black. I guess because I live in Canada.
Get the windows tinted yourself with ceramic. Don’t let the dealer do it cheaply and markup the price.
Hi, on 2022 highlander hybrid limited platinum. Does it come with the factory trailer hitch and harness? Thanks
Can u get red interior?
Does the front windshield is a acoustic one?
Is Canada even free anymore?
Awesome video
Any idea when the extended version is coming?
What’s that?….. lol jk. No clue yet. Or if it will even ever come.
I think it's called Highlander Max..they might have postponed it for many reasons...
Grand highlander
@@euci3207 thanks!
Question for you, how is the Highlander hybrid platinum gas millage issue. I got my 2022 platinum hybrid.
When I fill up full tank, it's only says 650 km before next fill even tough in my dash board it's say 7.0,
I was expecting at least 850 km or more .
Any reason
Also it's funny that even in the suv what ever it say 7.0 or 11.0 the distance to empty don't changes at all.
Very nice Platinum Highlander,thank you for sharing,have a question
If I go with platinum Highlander but silver color,can I get interior beige color or have to go with black?
Hey man, really love your video! Just curious if I can just buy from you lol. I live in toronto, lemme know how can I get in contact with you
My two months old 2022 platinum hybrid highlander is making noise when I put on my reverse gear, it sounds like airplane engine, not very loud, but loud enough to hear with my windows closed, is that normal??
Yes it’s a safety feature.
@@AndyKuiper2 Thank you
I have a 2020 Platinum and I have the internal blue door lights
Have a 2016 platinum but looking elsewhere since non operating rear window. SAD.
You got a nice beard . I love the Hybrids only till they release BEV Highlanders
Thx…. Shaved it tho…
How many people can sit in it ?
You can get the 12.3 on a limited so its NOT exclusive to platinum 😏
Is that an '80s White Celica/Supra in the background? Tell me about it!
Wow it’s only 43k USD for a plat hybrid in Canada?? I bought mine in US last Nov and the MSRP was 53k USD
Running board and silver door sill are these standard accessories on Platinum trim
Absolutely HATE the shin getting running boards. Whats the purpose of these anyway other than being in the way of getting in and out of the vehicle?
The Limited also offers the big screen for $1k, given that... what differences are remaining? Does the limited have that electronic rear view mirror?
I believe the Limited does have the elect RVM
Beautiful MashaAllah
Will the Limited Hybrid have an 8 seat option for 2022?
Don't think so.
The limited Hybrid 2022 comes as an 8 seat only. We bought one 2 weeks ago.
@@maximemartel1455 what price did you get on it
@@kustomchevy27 With taxes (Québec), approx. 65k.
Like always quite informative, a quick question, are you saying the platinum trim does not have the option to choose between the bench and the captains chair?
Pano is on limited too
who on earth would spend almost 60k on a Toyota highlander, plus the gas usage
I did
Me too. Pick it up later today! And yes, it happens to be the only new Highlander at the dealership.
Great car from Toyota, any Samaritan to buy one for me?
My love for the car is deep
Nice 👍🏼
Where are you located?
Are you telling me that Toyota Highglander 2022 HAS NO SIDE MIRROR CAMERA?
makes no sense that platinium doesnt have the option to look like the XSE
55K !!??? What the hell!! These models were going fo 45k- 48k last year. Why more expensive??? Going to nearly 60K for a toyota is absurd, those are luxury SUV prices.
exactly. You could go for lexus 450h for that price which has all those options as standard with 4 yr warrenty
Where have you been in the last two years? Supposedly COVID increased the prices. It is not the time to buy for us who have limited money even when we have limited, platinum, or Lexus taste.
@@gurus3694 problem is the shape. On highlander with 3rd row up the trunk is larger as compared to the 450
Break it down sales man😊
I have the blue light in the door
3rd row is very tightly. Otherwise everything is fantastic
The 2020 platinum I have has all the same thing.
What features are missing if you compete with 2022 platinum ? I am looking to buy 2020 platinum model ? Is it quiet on road ? Noise engine ? Pls help me .Hrated and cooled rear seats ?
To all people with caramel leather - watch what kind of pants belt you're wearing - awoid discoloring your seat.
If the rear view mirrors would just automatically fold in.
I think you should upgrade your videos to 4K because everyone is doing it to make their videos look great. I like your videos but when I put UA-cam and watch it on my tv it looks ok. Since you are showing details of the cars and paint job. The better video quality will make your videos pop. Everyone has 4K TVs now.
No rear doors keyless entry.
It suck with the gas mileage. Only hybird make sense these day. I regret buying my 2021 highlander xse. Getting 18mpg. Should have went with the hybird. Even trucks are get better mpg. Stuiped how toyota don't make highlander xse into hybird too
Wouldn’t u RATHER have a 7 passenger? Better seats in the middle
You will be better with a Toyota Sienna than a SUV
Nice
so special because built in burkina faso
The problem of the Toyota car, its insulation is bad. When walking on the roads, you hear a noise inside the car. Unfortunately, I own a Chinese car, Haval Jeep. I was surprised by the strong insulation, even the sound of the engine, and very, very excellent specifications. Toyota lacks technical specifications and the price of this is very high
I agree about the noice penetrating into the HILANDER. I have been adding sound deadening to my 2017. I heard that Lexus automobiles are quiet. Toyota probably want those of us who want more luxury to look at the Lexus brand. Even with the noise concerns the HILANDER has been very reliable. 6 years of age and feels and acts brand new- with excellent care of course! The sound as part of human perception can be replaced by a more acceptable or pleasant sound such as music.
It's nice but for that price you're better off getting a Lexus RX.
Lexus will option down grade most features that are standard fully loaded on this Highlander platinum. A loaded 2022 RX350 is $65k
Why does Toyota always cheap out on their wheels unless you purchase top of the line models