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Jun 4, 2012 | 01:36 PM

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tex2670

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Originally Posted by bitkahuna

latest highlander looks really nice inside and out, but 5 speed auto is a bit lame. it would be on my radar with 6 speed auto.

It still gets better MPG than the CX-9 with a 6 speed...

Jun 4, 2012 | 04:12 PM

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It still gets better MPG than the CX-9 with a 6 speed...

so why didn't you get it?

Jun 4, 2012 | 06:21 PM

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so why didn't you get it?

Maybe he value zoom zoom factor more than mpg

Jun 4, 2012 | 06:38 PM

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Another vote for the CX-9. Bought one last November and its really fun to drive compared to other crossovers in the price range. 3rd row space is very usable and the second row slides as well. MPG was improved a bit for 2011 (at least official EPA) and I get around 19 in mixed driving. The interior is very handsome IMO. I did not get the Nav as most people say its pretty bad. One HUGE difference with my GS is the paint quality. Mazda paint has terrible orange peel.

Jun 4, 2012 | 11:10 PM

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I also own a MIATA which I LOVE!! FOr some reason, i like driving my miata better than my 1st gen IS.
Seems like the CX-9 owners are coming out. . .

Jun 5, 2012 | 05:12 AM

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so why didn't you get it?

Just liked the Mazda better over all. If I was shopping purely on mpg, I'd get the Higlander Hybrid. I'm just saying that looking solely at 5 speed vs. 6 speed as the deciding factor may overlook other factors. I agree--I'm surprised that the Highlander still has a 5 speed, especially when other Lexus and Toyotas have 6 and even 8 speeds. If the Highlander went to 6 speed, I'd have to think the mpg would be even better.