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Old 03-30-06, 09:10 AM
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Default New Highlander Sport
http://www.toyota.com/images/vehicle...high_sport.pdf

Looks pretty interesting and offers an optional sport suspension.
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Old 03-30-06, 11:52 AM
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zzzzzzzzz...

I'm hoping the redesign will bring a substantial update to the Highlander's *boring* exterior. My dad will be in the market for midsize SUV in a year or so, and he seems to be leaning toward the Korean offerings.
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Old 03-30-06, 12:05 PM
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It's funny how Toyota labels it as an "All-New" 2006 Highlander Sport.

Come on, Toyota. Exactly who do you think is going to buy this "sport" thingy, when a truly all-new RAV4 with the new 3.5L V6 not only performs sporty but actually looks sporty, with also a 3rd-row seat to boot?

By abusing the "Sport" badge like this they're ruining the sporty image of the brand even further.
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Old 03-30-06, 01:50 PM
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I love how a couple badges makes it a "Sport" model
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Old 03-30-06, 02:37 PM
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I wonder if I put ///M or ///AMG badges on my RX, it'd make it go faster!
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I bet this is what inspired Toyota to release the Highlander Sport, aka the Droopy Pants Commemoration Edition.
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Originally Posted by KVA
I love how a couple badges makes it a "Sport" model
Don't forget the extra inch in wheel diameter. It adds 40 hp...
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Lower it, make it a 5 or 6 speed, some bigger fender flares, and some SERIOUSLY wider wheels. Then add about 50 hp... THEN and ONLY THEN can you call it "sport."


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LOL, what is different
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How is the 3.3 only making 215hp?
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"Highlander Sport" - an oxymoron.
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It has a sportier looking exterior for the women buying it thats all they really need. I just found it interesting that it has anavailable sport suspension.
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Looks like a Limited with chrome wheels and no leather seats... big effing deal. Oh wait - it's got "sport tuned" suspension.
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Originally Posted by doug_999
How is the 3.3 only making 215hp?
Thats what I was wondering. I swear the older ones did 220 or so
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Originally Posted by GSteg
Thats what I was wondering. I swear the older ones did 220 or so
combination of new SAE and all Toyotas now being tested with 87 fuel.

highlander is ooollldddd...
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