2014 Toyota Highlander thread
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Pole Position
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Maybe there's a specific condition where mBrace2 can decide to use them as alternate exhaust ports.
Pole Position
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I'm coining the term SU-Van.
I agree, air vents and cup holders are the mainstay of the highlander, having spent a lot of time behind the wheel on a recent trip, I found it to be a very practical and comfy SU-Van. I'm just a bit disappointed by the redesign of the center stack since I found the current generation to be more stylish and modern in comparison.
I agree, air vents and cup holders are the mainstay of the highlander, having spent a lot of time behind the wheel on a recent trip, I found it to be a very practical and comfy SU-Van. I'm just a bit disappointed by the redesign of the center stack since I found the current generation to be more stylish and modern in comparison.
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Excellent job, very nice.
Elegant, attractive design that will age well. Not overstyled or gimmicky, yet does have some dynamic elements in the styling. Those muscular fender flares make it look good.
The interior is a huge upgrade over the last model, and the 2nd row seats look super comfortable. Even the 3rd row looks roomy, and definitely a lot more interior space with the new rear suspension. Also should offer better handling thanks to that rear suspension. It's clear the new Highlander sits on the Avalon (stretched Camry) platform.
As always, it's all in the details with Toyota, such as:
- driver-controlled power rear liftgate, with driver-controlled memory settings for liftgate height
- soft touch almost everywhere on the interior
- higher-quality knit roof-lining
- panaromic moonroof with a power sunshade - a rarity for any 2nd row moonroof
You never change dunnojack.
Look again, it's not exposed. It's a storage bin with sliding doors that can seal the bin and use it for a spacious armrest.
Elegant, attractive design that will age well. Not overstyled or gimmicky, yet does have some dynamic elements in the styling. Those muscular fender flares make it look good.
The interior is a huge upgrade over the last model, and the 2nd row seats look super comfortable. Even the 3rd row looks roomy, and definitely a lot more interior space with the new rear suspension. Also should offer better handling thanks to that rear suspension. It's clear the new Highlander sits on the Avalon (stretched Camry) platform.
As always, it's all in the details with Toyota, such as:
- driver-controlled power rear liftgate, with driver-controlled memory settings for liftgate height
- soft touch almost everywhere on the interior
- higher-quality knit roof-lining
- panaromic moonroof with a power sunshade - a rarity for any 2nd row moonroof
You never change dunnojack.
Modern and decent redesign, although slanted in pug nose reminds me of the smashed in Durango.
Some demerits: Dash vents dominate the dashboard face. These are mechanical devices you want to hide, not accentuate. Giant, exposed front storage bin encourages the storing of bulky or expensive items in plain view of thieves. I can see the problems now with people leaving purses and phones in the slot while they shop. All interior storage should be hidden or covered. So they still aren't going to give us a chrome tailpipe tip? Cost-cutting going on here. That goes for the RX too.
Kudos for offering manumatic shifting (down low where it belongs), a sporty 3-spoke steering wheel, nice choice of rims, and a clean greenhouse design. This unit will sell and age well.
Some demerits: Dash vents dominate the dashboard face. These are mechanical devices you want to hide, not accentuate. Giant, exposed front storage bin encourages the storing of bulky or expensive items in plain view of thieves. I can see the problems now with people leaving purses and phones in the slot while they shop. All interior storage should be hidden or covered. So they still aren't going to give us a chrome tailpipe tip? Cost-cutting going on here. That goes for the RX too.
Kudos for offering manumatic shifting (down low where it belongs), a sporty 3-spoke steering wheel, nice choice of rims, and a clean greenhouse design. This unit will sell and age well.
-driver-controlled power rear liftgate, with driver-controlled memory settings for liftgate height
- soft touch almost everywhere on the interior
- higher-quality knit roof-lining
- panaromic moonroof with a power sunshade - a rarity for any 2nd row moonroof
- soft touch almost everywhere on the interior
- higher-quality knit roof-lining
- panaromic moonroof with a power sunshade - a rarity for any 2nd row moonroof
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It is a possibility that the RX will have 3 rows. I'd rather they just move the GX to a 7-seat crossover platform (just cause I like the name GX lol)
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The RX is great vehicle don't get me wrong. I just drove one for a month and enjoyed every minute of it. Just seems out of place that the RX never had these things to begin with. Also no rear seat controls :/
It is a possibility that the RX will have 3 rows. I'd rather they just move the GX to a 7-seat crossover platform (just cause I like the name GX lol)
It is a possibility that the RX will have 3 rows. I'd rather they just move the GX to a 7-seat crossover platform (just cause I like the name GX lol)
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On a side note have you considered the Nissan Pathfinder? (If it aesthetics I understand your preference for the Infiniti). My manager just got a fully loaded 2013 Pathfinder $35K OTD everything on it. We work at a Lexus, Acura, Infiniti, BMW, Mini automall so he could have gotten a RX or JX but decided on the Pathfinder which he loves. It seems to do more than the RX including those rear heated seats and programable lift gate.
well since NX is coming, RX might get a little bit bigger... but now that you have said it, maybe not. It makes no sense at all for RX to change a size class, since it is best selling vehicle as it is.... they might introduce something bigger or have 2 versions, 5 and 8 seats, who knows.
