Why the 2021 Toyota Highlander LIMITED model OVER the PLATINUM?

The 2021 Toyota Highlander Limited all-wheel-drive gas model comes with a number of features that you can consider to be classified under bells and whistle ‘s. Some might say that there is no need to go up to the platinum 2021 Highlander.

From the 2021 Toyota Highlander XLE model there are many features that you gain when going to the limited model. However going from the Limited to the platinum package may not be easy to justify for some. It can be hard to decide. But in this video I give you a side by side look and discussion on the two models, while mainly reviewing the limited package.

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[vroda]

Very nicely explained 👍
You sure know what you sell, which is very nice to see, a lot of sales guys don’t have all that knowledge on what they sell,
I really like the new 2021 Highlander Platinum, but the price is almost as much as the new 2022 Acura MDX Tech trim which is more luxurious and roomy,
Having said that,
I would buy the highlander any day from you if that’s what I decide to get.
Thanks.

[tntmyth]

This is one of the best reviews of the 2021Highlander on YouTube. Basically tells the difference between a Limited a Platinum and XSE. The Limited is the one I would want. I prefer the bench seat since I carry cargo often and prefer the flat load floor with no place for things to fall through. Plus you can put carry another person in the rear seat. The Limited checks all the boxes for extra features I want. real leather seats, ventilated and heated seats, memory seats, JBL stereo, wireless phone charger, power rear liftgate, sunroof, nice alloy rims, LED headlights, torque vector AWD.

[lafflaff]

We just bought the Platinum on thursday, Great SUV

[markfeldman]

Had my 2021 Highlander Limited hybrid for 8 months. Spectacular vehicle in every way. Just a standard sunroof...not panoramic in US. Driven it 15, 000 incredible miles already

[rickandvickystover]

I did choose the Platinum mainly for the middle row seats and heads up display and especially for the glazed caramel interior....sharpest interior ever Great job!!!

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Platinum:

- Steering adaptive headlight
- panoramic moon roof
- illuminated door sill
- rear heated seat
- rain sensing wiper
-360 view standard
- 12” media screen standard
- glazed caramel option
- digital mirror
- HUD
- front and rear bumper silver accent paint

[WesAlexander]

Weird how your limited has the pano roof but I can’t configure one that way on Toyota’s website???

[BinksBurrell]

Definitely Canada only… the U.S Limited only comes with a regular moonroof, not panoramic. I want bench seats, a panoramic roof and birds eye view, so I settled for the limited🤦🏾‍♀️

[ericpigg]

The make plenty of Limited models with the captains chairs in the middle as well. I have been test driving them for weeks and have not found a Limited with the bench seat yet as a matter of fact. The Limited models I have driven also have had the 360 degree birds eye view as well. I guess if you are talking straight up standard equipment but these features are not uncommon to cross over.

[dantwan]

Super frustrating that Toyota Canada doesn't give you all the options that you get in the USA. I had to purchase a limited because I NEED the 3 across the middle, but I wanted all the bells and whistles of the Platinum. I just don't get why they spec their vehicles differently in Canada.

[billwilliams]

As functionally feature-rich as the Highlander is, Toyota oddly omitted a very useful feature that is common on other vehicles: the ability of the vehicle to auto-lock the doors after the driver has exited and walked away. Not a deal-breaker …. Our 2021 Highlander (loaded) Limited is a fantastic piece of engineering, but my other vehicle, a 2017 Honda CR-V, sticks its tongue out every time I exit it and walk away !

[suthius]

Just got a 2021 Limited, same color too, but sooo envious that you guys up there get a panoramic roof on Limited trim.

[abirsanu]

Wait a second about 52 000, it will be more than that, you will see that it will go up to 60 000 and more because you will also want to take the Toyota protection programs after the standard warranty period of only 36 months or 36.000 miles. Because for a Limited or Platinum you have a lot of "bells and whistles" and all those need to be protected. You will have to pay all the taxes, vehicle registration tax, delivery fee, and all kind of added things. Plus interest to the bank if it's going to be financed, even if you put a down-payment of half of the price.

[CP-dbrm]

Wish they would fix the whistling problem from the driver door rear view mirror assembly and the interior rattling noise.

[edb.]

Good overview, I went with the Platinum for the other amenities (HUD) etc. as you noted above. I also went with the gray leather, caramel is popular but wasn't a deal breaker. I looked at the Palisade as well, but the divorced head lights are not for me - seems to be a fad and may not look well over the years. You can't argue the value proposition on the Hyundai, but they don't have a hybrid option which only Toyota has in this segment right now. The Kia Sorenta has a hybrid for 2021, but is smaller and no AWD - due out later in the year I was told.

[richardarini]

I was shocked at the price of limited that lacked basic features as led lights. I've been a Toyota person for many years, owned a 2012 great car, now an avalon. But pricing high and lacking some standard safety equipment is not cool.
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[doitfortheblog]

Although the limited is nice...the platinum is just another beast with that 12 inch infotainment center as well. Beautiful vehicle

[MostafaOmidi]

And the issue with all Highlanders I test drives is between 40 mph and 75 mph there is wind noise that I think it’s from side mirrors.

[gelilimotaa]

Hello, I have a question about the back up camera quality on these..
Seems that no one talks about this and wanted your opinion and take on it.

Seems subpar for a vehicle of this trim.

Does it seem fuzzy and grainy to you and not as good as other lower trim vehicles?

Can you do one on the camera quality?

Thanks

[golferpro]

I powder coated my ‘21 Platinum wheels gloss black. They look awesome!