[Beachguysc]

Has anyone with a 2020 also owned a previous generation hybrid highlander with the 6 cylinder? I own a 2017 hybrid and also had a 1st and 2nd gen. I know the 4th gen has better gas mileage and much improved interior, but I’m concerned about the power of the smaller gas engine. I loved the previous gens because they have so much instant torque jumping into traffic. Or accelerating from 40-60, or any other situation that needs a quick burst of power. How is that with the 2020? Based on what I’ve read from generic reviews, I’ll probably switch to a different vehicle when I get my next car. Anyone with real world experience in both models have some input? Again, I don’t care about better gas mileage or better interior. Without the quick acceleration I’m used to, those mean nothing to me.

 

[boxy1111]

I don't own one, but just curious what are you cross-shopping this with? Would you consider the Lexus RX hybrid? It has a V6. I really dislike the Lexus interior, so I probably will not consider the Lexus personally.

 

[Beachguysc]

I don't own one, but just curious what are you cross-shopping this with? Would you consider the Lexus RX hybrid? It has a V6. I really dislike the Lexus interior, so I probably will not consider the Lexus personally.

I like the Lexus. But it costs considerably more. After 3 highlander hybrids, It’s time for a change. I like the GMC Sierra Slt. But I still have about 3 years left on my 2017 highlander. I will sell it myself with About 1 year and about 20,000 miles left in my extended platinum warranty. .

 

[boxy1111]

Will the extended warranty transfer to the new owner with payment of a transfer fee?
GMC is not going to be as reliable, so if you go that route you'll probably want an extended warranty on it for sure. Would you consider a Honda Ridgeline?

 

[Beachguysc]

Will the extended warranty transfer to the new owner with payment of a transfer fee?
GMC is not going to be as reliable for sure. What about a Honda Ridgeline?

Yes.platinum warranty is transferable. I’ve had them on previous highlanders and never had to use the warranty. But they do help sell it when a car is 6-7 years old with 80,000 miles. the Honda Ridgeline Has low tow capacity and isn’t a real truck. We have a rv trailer we pull with a smaller gmc truck. But we are eventually getting a bigger trailer, so will also need a bigger truck. And that will become my daily driver. I want to be a truck guy again. I sold my last v-8 truck(and got a hybrid) when gas was over $4 a gallon years ago. With my luck, as soon as I sell the hybrid, gas prices will go to $4+ again.

 

[boxy1111]

Yeah if you're doing any serious towing you can forget about the Ridgeline. As you know it's not designed for that at all. I like the RAM trucks because they have a smooth quiet ride, at least on the 1/2 ton models. And they do offer a mild hybrid. But if you're going the heavy duty 3/4 or 1-ton truck route, it might not make any difference.

 

[Beachguysc]

Yeah if you're doing any serious towing you can forget about the Ridgeline. As you know it's not designed for that at all. I like the RAM trucks because they have a smooth quiet ride, at least on the 1/2 ton models. And they do offer a mild hybrid. But if you're going the heavy duty 3/4 or 1-ton truck route, it might not make any difference.

Yes. Ram is nice. The last V-8 truck I sold was a 1500 with a Hemi. It got about 8 mpg. Ha. Newer rams Do have good tow capacity, But the payload is lower than gmc or Ford. In my experience, rams do have a better ride and great tech, but they seem to fall apart sooner( every Mopar I’ve ever owned starts getting issues after 60,000 miles) . What id really like to have is the Tesla Truck. Tremendous pulling power, payload, tech and speed. And not much more $ than a fully loaded gmc Slt. But I’m not getting on the waiting list for a 1st year model. Maybe after they’ve been out for a little while.

 

[boxy1111]

CyberTruck is very interesting. I'm not an early adopter, so I'd probably be more comfortable with waiting for the second year on something like that. RAM reliability is definitely a weak point, along with the rest of FCA.