2020 Highlander
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When it comes to wheelbase, maybe they are finally looking to seriously offer it worldwide, as possible addition of 300h engine suggests. As such, wheelbase is already too big for many markets.
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I think the current HL is a bit bland too, but I really do see the appeal to it. I do hope the new HL is not a copy of the current RAV4. Hopefully they make something unique. Strangely enough, the HL is the only North American has model with the 3.5 that has start stop. A very strange thing for Toyota to do.
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I’m a bit excited for the reveal as well. We’ve been really, really happy with ours thus far. We’re at 21k miles in ours, just shy of 3 years. Not a single issue or warranty repair, and we really have no complaints.
Well, I hope I don’t like the new one too much, as we plan on keeping ours long term...
Well, I hope I don’t like the new one too much, as we plan on keeping ours long term...
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I think the current HL is a bit bland too, but I really do see the appeal to it. I do hope the new HL is not a copy of the current RAV4. Hopefully they make something unique. Strangely enough, the HL is the only North American has model with the 3.5 that has start stop. A very strange thing for Toyota to do.
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I think the current HL is a bit bland too, but I really do see the appeal to it. I do hope the new HL is not a copy of the current RAV4. Hopefully they make something unique. Strangely enough, the HL is the only North American has model with the 3.5 that has start stop. A very strange thing for Toyota to do.
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I can say that, after moving to a 3 row vehicle, it would be really hard to go without in the future. We use the Highlander 3rd row fairly frequently, despite being a family of 4. I can't imagine we'll be without a 3rd row again for as long as we have kids at home. It's just too convenient.
The only problem I have with the current third row is how little room there is left behind it for cargo. It gets pretty small with that seat up, so it would be nice if they can improve upon that with the next gen.
The only problem I have with the current third row is how little room there is left behind it for cargo. It gets pretty small with that seat up, so it would be nice if they can improve upon that with the next gen.
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I can say that, after moving to a 3 row vehicle, it would be really hard to go without in the future. We use the Highlander 3rd row fairly frequently, despite being a family of 4. I can't imagine we'll be without a 3rd row again for as long as we have kids at home. It's just too convenient.
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I always liked that with my 4Runner. A quick turn and release of the key and you’re set!
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