2022 Toyota Highlander XSE AWD In-Depth Mechanical Review

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[ahmadghosheh]

"It does it's job" that is the perfect description of all Toyota vehicles. I would add it does it's job reliably. I love them.

[buickboy]

The off-road ability is both impressive and surprising. These mechanical reviews are worth their weight in gold.

[markarthur]

My daughters 04 highlander has 354000 miles . We have been trying to kill this car but can’t !

[Mister]

The Highlander is one of the most desired Toyota vehicles. The fact that it passed your hill test proves that this AWD might just show just why it is most desired. I was impressed with its powertrain performance on it as you were! THANKS FOR THIS! KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK!

[Drfudd]

Don't forget that Toyota also made a mid-engine AWD minivan, thats just the way Toyota flex's

[IronmanV]

I'm disappointed you didn't once yell out "MacLeod" 😂

Love you Sarah, don't ever change!

[neoanderson]

I gotta say, I was impressed with the hill climb. Leave it to Toyota to over engineer their SUV’s.
As far as appliances go, can’t argue with this highlander being top notch. 👍🏻

[mariowhyte]

Watching this Highlander claw its way up and over that hill 8s an absolute testament to the engineering Toyota puts into their vehicles!!! Let's go places!!! I was thinking the same thing when you said it...THE HIGHLANDER NEEDS A TRD MODEL ... OR TWO. Great review as usual Sarah!!!

[garthhowe]

I've owned a bunch of AWD RAV4's, and a Highlander... and that AWD performed way better than any of mine. Toyota seems to have finally tuned their AWD correctly.

[pallyeverr]

i have to say this:this is exactly my reaction back in 00's when i went at winter to a mountain with a toyota like this one. Every single time i thought im gonna get stucked somewere...i just went through while all others 4x4's stopped . This cars are absolutely amazing...

[Gene]

I am very impressed with its off road skills. That should inspire confidence to the owners when driving in bad weather.

[edwardzdankiewicz]

Due to how messed up the car market is right now I am spending a lot more time watching car reviews than in my normal car buying cycle. You are one of the best. The brief time spent in the garage showing how tight access to things under the hood is is pretty unique and very helpful. The "Does it hold a bicycle" test would be one I personally would like. If you could set up some snow machines for some winter driving you would own this segment. I think I should :) here.

[espinoza]

"Over the Hill and far away", I love that climbing Sarah

[benjaminallen]

Finally a real review of Highlander… have 2011 Outback 2.5 cvt now but looking at bigger… awesome vid

[robbikebob]

It gives me massive pleasure to hear an American say ALUMINIUM! Thank you!

[ttinnovations]

Love your review, finally someone puts the car on the lift and goes over the under bits, and has the specs !!!

[yup]

Never underestimate a Toyoda. The Highlander really is the perfect do all car. Take seven people. Tow. Go off road. And a pleasant drive.

[DCRACKA]

Love my new XSE with red leather interior, glad I chose the XSE over the palasaides and Telluride...It all came down to the reliability factor for me...

[garageworker]

It’s like the Highlander design team wanted to challenge the 4Runner design team at Toyota. Well done gentlemen.

[doncoffey]

Very good Sarah. I was on the edge of my seat when you scaled Mount Everest!