Is The Updated 2023 Toyota Highlander Still The Best Reliable 3-Row SUV?

Is The Updated 2023 Toyota Highlander Still The Best Reliable 3-Row SUV?2023 Toyota Highlander review. We review and test drive the 2023 Toyota Highlander turbo 4-cylinder to find out if it is the best 3-row SUV you can buy. We also review the 2023 Toyota Highlander Hybrid to find out which is best. If you are buying a 2023 Toyota Highlander, make sure to watch this review.

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[tenman]

Totally agree that the Highlander hybrid is the way to go. How much HP does one really need?

[deisen]

I have a 2011 highlander hibrid: currently w 204, 000 miles with almost no repairs. The Telluride looks great, but doubting it's going to give the same trouble free Toyota experience.

[jgrossmeier]

I agree that the hybrid is the one to buy. In fact, I'm waiting for mine to arrive next month! Looking forward to having another great Toyota experience.

[CamerguyChris]

I’m actually getting my 2023 Platinum Highlander Hybrid next month. I was suppose to get the 2022 but due all the manufacturing problems and delays I’m the new model. Really looking forward to it. I ordered it January 2022.

[faintxsmile]

I am rooting for palisade since Telluride is hard to come by here. But now I decided to go for highlander due to the recent recalls for kia and Hyundai which also includes their recent models.

[philmorin]

Just bought the 2023 Highlander HYBRID 2 weeks ago and your review was noted, after viewing it today. I drove the vehicle from downtown L.A. in slow-and-go traffic for 80 miles, and generally kept the speed under 60 mph for an easy motor "break-in". Take note of this: 43 MPG and that was with mixed speeds V6 lovers! Like the feel, handling, responsiveness, and internal comfort. Also, love the predicted longevity of Toyota's proven hybrid engines.

[Nepalisentu]

I bought hybrid highlander 2022 and absolutely love it. Such a comfortable ride and strong machine.

[leehall]

36 mpg is incredible with a 3 row suv, it’s impressive

[Apc-man]

I would get the highlander hybrid for sure. Kia/Hyundai are still having a fair amount of Trouble and having to recall lots of stuff. The hybrid is reliable and a known quantity. The turbo engine is new and I would give it a few years before you can see how it downs hauling a huge vehicle like the highlander. The v6 was a known quantity and everyone knew it was sturdy.

[joniboulware]

Just got my 2023 Highlander Hybrid. I drove 2000 miles in a week's time.
It was so comfortable on the road. I do really like it. The power is a little low on acceleration, but it gets there and cruises along well at high speed. But I did buy it in part because I do want to emit less pollution and I tend to drive conservatively. The second row has tons of room. While I do occasionally wish for more cargo space that the Grand Highlander offers, I don't know that I want to squeeze it into my garage space. Highlander Hybrid is a vehicle you can drive with pride and confidence.

[afzalshaikh]

Not including a bench seat in the higher trims is just silly. It turns this suv into a 4 seater

[ftysso]

V6 engine 3.5L and 6 cylinder AWD highlander is the best car with no comparison in the market. Very reasonable price and very strong car. Min 10 years without issues. Please buy new 2022 or used with less than 15k and you will have a very nice ride and car that holds the value and reliability

[jamilbarchale]

Thank you for the great review, I wish Toyota kept the V6 as an option, imagine driving the new highlander with 4 cylinder engine across Canada with a 3500 lbs camping trailer and as me and you know Canada is not flat, I don't think this new engine will last as long as the V6.

[eileenhodgy]

I just bought a 2023 highlander hybrid and absolutely love it. Only had 2 weeks and still learing all the electronics

[rayh]

Just bought a 2023 Highlander Hybrid LE. We already have a 2021 RAV 4 Hybrid which gets 43-46 MPG in the summer, highway driving. Great car.
The Highlander has more room, and we needed the 3500 towing capacity.
We had to buy the car out-of-State, in New York, but the dealer had it allocated, just before it was built.
Put down a refundable deposit. Car was delivered to dealer in 3 weeks, we drove 2 hours to pick it up, all cash..

[Splitclaw]

I bought my 2022 XSE AWD the same moment I heard the 23 was getting rid off the v6 not paying 50k for a 4cyl vehicle.

[leestephen]

toyota is still the best brand to purchase.

[camille]

I have a platinum 2023, and love it. We have two kids (one is booster and one in newborn car seat) and the captain seats are massive. My 6 year old prefers the 3rd row and always wants to be back there. It’s a very comfortable ride in my opinion and great on gas. I don’t recommend this for families that have 4 or more kids at all. We MAY have a 3rd child in the future but again, 3 kids max type of suv. Still happy I picked this over the palisade. (My heart was 100% set on a 4Runner)

[johnthomas]

I own the Toyota Highlander Limited 2023 and can attest that what you are describing is B.S. The motor has absolutely no vibration, what so ever, Great in all modes, Sport, Normal & Eco-Drive. Fact is one must compare the manufacturer and their ability to engineer vehicles to last for extremely long periods.
Toyota has done it. Highlander, 4-Runner, Sequoia, Land Cruiser, Then let’s include The Lexus Best in the World, LX 570, GX 460, RX350, NX 350. Toyota/ Lexus is the Standard that all others only wish to one day become… So one can settle for the El’ Cheapy’ and explain to Friends & Family why one could have got the Right vehicle but Cheaped Out and went for the lesser Dog Model… Good Luck with that as I drive by always making my Destination.

[tenman]

My son lives in Toronto. The price of gas there is insane. I would definitely opt for a hybrid there.