2020 Highlander
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They've only showed the Platinum interior with the 12" screen. All other trims get significantly smaller 8"units, I wonder how they address the unused space. I hope it's not huge black bezels.
Also, the taillights are very reminiscent of the Lexus NX from straight back.
Also, the taillights are very reminiscent of the Lexus NX from straight back.
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I would take a Highlander interior, with the large nav screen and normal shifter, over the Pilot with its small screen and odd pushbutton shifter any day, but I know that's just preference.
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I am not a fan of Toyota's current fascination with fashion over function, with the multitude of bodyside bulges and creases, and the sitting-in-a-bathtub high beltline styling. I like sitting high up to give me a commanding view over the hood, and out the side and back windows; with the high beltline, I have to jack up the driver's seat so that I am just about touching the ceiling (and I am not a short person).
I know that I may be in the (small) minority, but I prefer the timeless (some may say boring), straightforward styling and the excellent visibility that came with the lower beltline.
I know that I may be in the (small) minority, but I prefer the timeless (some may say boring), straightforward styling and the excellent visibility that came with the lower beltline.
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Another element that hasn't been mentioned in the press release is whether the rear glass opens separately as has always been with Highlander. From what I see, there's no lift handle as seen on the 3rd gen which suggests it's gone. A shame as that was a unique selling point for Highlander.
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Another element that hasn't been mentioned in the press release is whether the rear glass opens separately as has always been with Highlander. From what I see, there's no lift handle as seen on the 3rd gen which suggests it's gone. A shame as that was a unique selling point for Highlander.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nglD...youtu.be&t=193
I am not a fan of Toyota's current fascination with fashion over function, with the multitude of bodyside bulges and creases, and the sitting-in-a-bathtub high beltline styling. I like sitting high up to give me a commanding view over the hood, and out the side and back windows; with the high beltline, I have to jack up the driver's seat so that I am just about touching the ceiling (and I am not a short person).
I know that I may be in the (small) minority, but I prefer the timeless (some may say boring), straightforward styling and the excellent visibility that came with the lower beltline.
I know that I may be in the (small) minority, but I prefer the timeless (some may say boring), straightforward styling and the excellent visibility that came with the lower beltline.
Another element that hasn't been mentioned in the press release is whether the rear glass opens separately as has always been with Highlander. From what I see, there's no lift handle as seen on the 3rd gen which suggests it's gone. A shame as that was a unique selling point for Highlander.
