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.

 

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.

 

Pilot looks like it is $10k cheaper, is Pilot old vehicle?

 

It was new for 2016. Certainly the cheapest interior in class. I'd even take a Durango interior over it.

 

they should of not gone back to the strange snout from 2 generations ago! Hope this means the new RX is just around the corner as well....

 

When I look at the dashboard, I see this,

 

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.

 

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.

 

Anyone see a mustache in the front grille?
Let's hope the exhaust piping gets cleaned up before production. Looks like it's falling off the undercarriage.

 

Alex on Auto says it does not open separately

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nglD...youtu.be&t=193

 

100% agree.

unique selling point maybe, but doubtful more than a fraction of owners used it. plus toyota's all about reducing costs and managing perceptions vs cost. buh bye rear glass opener...

 

Yeah, my least favorite part of an otherwise handsome vehicle in and out. Reminds me of the Forester.

 

I think the new KIA Telluride has this Highlander in spades.

 

^^^ Telluride SX Limited is likely where my money would go in this segment.

 

I think every owner uses it regularly. Not necessarily to stick long items out, but to quickly drop things in the back without opening the whole slow moving liftgate. The same ease as a sedan's trunk.