AT NIGHT: TOYOTA HIGHLANDER HYBRID BRONZE EDITION AWD - INTERIOR & EXTERIOR LIGHTING OVERVIEW

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This video provides a comprehensive look at the interior and exterior lighting of the Toyota Highlander Hybrid Bronze Edition AWD, specifically focusing on its nighttime usability. The reviewer highlights the effective approach lighting with the Highlander logo projected onto the ground, which enhances visibility when approaching the vehicle. Exterior lighting, including amber side markers, bright red tail lights, and LED projector low beams with a clear cutoff, is generally praised for safety and visibility. The fog lights are noted to be useful for illuminating the area closer to the vehicle. However, the review points out significant shortcomings in the cargo area lighting, describing it as "severely lacking" and "pitch black." Interior lighting is a mixed bag; while most buttons and displays are backlit and easy to see, several compartments, including cup holders and parts of the center console, are left in darkness, requiring a flashlight. The glove compartment has a dim light, and some shelf pockets have very faint illumination. The reviewer suggests that while the lighting in compartments is appreciated, it's often too dim or poorly positioned, and the overall lack of lighting in key areas is a missed opportunity. Headlights, particularly the high beams, are functional but could benefit from increased brightness and a more distinct separation from the low beams for optimal long-distance illumination.