Updated 2011 Toyota Highlander debut Aug. 25th
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Updated 2011 Toyota Highlander debut Aug. 25th
Saw a couple people inquire about the 2011 redesign in other threads, so here is some info for those interested.
Source: Autoblog
Toyota is severely hit or miss (majority miss IMO) with the current designs, but this refresh is not to bad. Much needed aggressiveness compared to the soft and feminine looks of the current model.
Source: Autoblog
Toyota Europe has confirmed to Autoblog that the automaker's popular Highlander crossover will go on sale in Russia and the Ukraine for the first time ever. Why should Statesiders care? Because the new-look model above will be unveiled at the Moscow Motor Show on August 25, and it's almost certain to be the refreshed CUV that we will receive in North America.
From the looks of things, the 2011 Highlander will retain its strong body lines, but ditch the conservative front fascia of the 2010 model in favor of a leaner, more aggressive nose with angry looking headlamps. With appropriate helpings of chrome in all the right places, the new Highlander is downright handsome. As this is the only shot that we have, we don't know what's going on at the rear, but we would expect redesigned taillamps and perhaps some revamped trim. From what we can see, the Highlander's profile appears unchanged, save perhaps for a new wheel pattern and a very discreet set of turn signal repeaters in the mirrors.
While we have no confirmation that we will receive this same model, European officials believe that it will make it to North America with "more or less the same look." The Highlander is only built in three places at the moment – China, Japan and in Indiana, so it doesn't seem likely that Toyota would bother to develop new sheetmetal for select European markets without disbursing it elsewhere.
Unfortunately, we don't know too much about what's going on under that hood or in the cabin. So far, the only thing that Toyota Europe has confirmed with us is that the hybrid version of the Highlander won't be available in those markets. We'll just have to wait for details from the Moscow Motor Show for more information.
From the looks of things, the 2011 Highlander will retain its strong body lines, but ditch the conservative front fascia of the 2010 model in favor of a leaner, more aggressive nose with angry looking headlamps. With appropriate helpings of chrome in all the right places, the new Highlander is downright handsome. As this is the only shot that we have, we don't know what's going on at the rear, but we would expect redesigned taillamps and perhaps some revamped trim. From what we can see, the Highlander's profile appears unchanged, save perhaps for a new wheel pattern and a very discreet set of turn signal repeaters in the mirrors.
While we have no confirmation that we will receive this same model, European officials believe that it will make it to North America with "more or less the same look." The Highlander is only built in three places at the moment – China, Japan and in Indiana, so it doesn't seem likely that Toyota would bother to develop new sheetmetal for select European markets without disbursing it elsewhere.
Unfortunately, we don't know too much about what's going on under that hood or in the cabin. So far, the only thing that Toyota Europe has confirmed with us is that the hybrid version of the Highlander won't be available in those markets. We'll just have to wait for details from the Moscow Motor Show for more information.
Toyota is severely hit or miss (majority miss IMO) with the current designs, but this refresh is not to bad. Much needed aggressiveness compared to the soft and feminine looks of the current model.
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That does look like a chop, but it looks good. The Highlander is due for a refresh, and the Rav4 is due for a redesign, so we'll see how good they are.
It would be great if the Highlander got standard projectors, about time I say. If this photo is accurate, it would make the Highlander look more upscale and aggressive at the same time.
It would be great if the Highlander got standard projectors, about time I say. If this photo is accurate, it would make the Highlander look more upscale and aggressive at the same time.
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Not sure I like that oddly shaped chunk of chrome/brightwork surrounding the foglamp.. other than that the overall look isn't bad. I was never a huge fan of the dash (centerstack really) of the latest gen Highlander - hopefully that will be revised.
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I like the redesign of the RAV4, I saw pics of that a little while ago, looks good IMO, if I were to get an SUV or whatever it'd be that or the new 4Runner with the 20" wheel option.
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I dont' think this will be it. The Highlander is still relatively new and only due for a facelift. The car above has changed sheetmetal. Perhaps this will be the Euro version and not ours.
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Does anyone look into the picture and notice something?.........There is no driver in the driver seat. Of course, the 2011 high lander has the new technology of self-driving hahaha...
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LOL! I don't know if that's more funny or the fact we all missed it! Maybe that's the new K.I.T.T. version.
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the 2011 Highlander will ditch the conservative front fascia of the 2010 model in favor of a leaner, more aggressive nose with angry looking headlamps.
This, as I see it, is just one more case of unneeded change, just for change sake. Toyota, right now, at a time like this, would be better-off spending its time and money on getting to the bottom of its numerous quality/enginering issues.
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Saw a couple people inquire about the 2011 redesign in other threads, so here is some info for those interested.
Source: Autoblog
Toyota is severely hit or miss (majority miss IMO) with the current designs, but this refresh is not to bad. Much needed aggressiveness compared to the soft and feminine looks of the current model.
Source: Autoblog
Toyota is severely hit or miss (majority miss IMO) with the current designs, but this refresh is not to bad. Much needed aggressiveness compared to the soft and feminine looks of the current model.
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