All-New 2008 Toyota Highlander/Hybrid @ Chicago Auto Show
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I don't know why the RX or Highlander keeps the 5 speed. My guess is packaging. Its can't be a coincidence the 6 speed only goes in cars. Maybe it would not fit or hang low/high in a SUV.
Werid. One one end 8 speeds and CVT and on the other keeping a 5 speed. Makes it hard for me to argue!!! lmao
Werid. One one end 8 speeds and CVT and on the other keeping a 5 speed. Makes it hard for me to argue!!! lmao
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I don't know why the RX or Highlander keeps the 5 speed. My guess is packaging. Its can't be a coincidence the 6 speed only goes in cars. Maybe it would not fit or hang low/high in a SUV.
Werid. One one end 8 speeds and CVT and on the other keeping a 5 speed. Makes it hard for me to argue!!! lmao
Werid. One one end 8 speeds and CVT and on the other keeping a 5 speed. Makes it hard for me to argue!!! lmao
I think it might be a cost-cutting measure, but even that is unlikely as the 6 speed uses less parts than the 5 speed. There is also the chance that Toyota will update the Highlander in a year or two. Toyota must surely know that they are now at a competitive disadvantage having a 5 speed.
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I don't know why the RX or Highlander keeps the 5 speed. My guess is packaging. Its can't be a coincidence the 6 speed only goes in cars. Maybe it would not fit or hang low/high in a SUV.
Werid. One one end 8 speeds and CVT and on the other keeping a 5 speed. Makes it hard for me to argue!!! lmao
Werid. One one end 8 speeds and CVT and on the other keeping a 5 speed. Makes it hard for me to argue!!! lmao
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I'm sad that they are still using the age-old 3.3L for the hybrid powertrain. They could've used the much more efficient and modern 3.0L 3GR-FSE/3GR-FE instead. Also sad that they dropped the 4-cylinder model. Makes no sense for a mainstream brand.
The exterior is bland but that's expected for the Highlander which has been selling very well even with its currently even blander styling. The interior on the other hand looks awesome, clearly a cut above the competition.
Hopefully the mid-cycle update will come with better powertrain options or Toyota will lose those buyers with a budget in mind.
The exterior is bland but that's expected for the Highlander which has been selling very well even with its currently even blander styling. The interior on the other hand looks awesome, clearly a cut above the competition.
Hopefully the mid-cycle update will come with better powertrain options or Toyota will lose those buyers with a budget in mind.
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Anyways, about the Highlander. I think the front end looks pretty bad- overly bland and cheap. At least the current Highlander's squared off proportions look sort of tough. This thing, looks literally like the front of a car raised a few inches. I also suspect that they are using the 5SPD because the 6SPD is a complete piece of garbage, and they obviously can't figure out what is wrong because they keep replacing them, and they keep failing. If it was good, I think you'd see it in the 2007 Sienna, and especially this Highlander, being an all new product. Therefore, they're going to have to play it safe and go with the 5spd.
All in all, I like the GMC Acadia more. It looks better, by far, has a 6AT, and I might like the interior more. GM is back, and for blood.
All in all, I like the GMC Acadia more. It looks better, by far, has a 6AT, and I might like the interior more. GM is back, and for blood.
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I like it..
I think in the right color it will look good. Initially we are so used to see the older versions of cars we automatically think "What is that!"..
Hey! I thought that about the 2IS and even the newer GS. But with time it will grow on you.. Heh! Now I own a 2IS.
And I'm sure Rosie wouldn't drive that. She looks more like an H2 kinda woman.. you know Big and Loud. :P The Highlander is too refined for her!
I think in the right color it will look good. Initially we are so used to see the older versions of cars we automatically think "What is that!"..
Hey! I thought that about the 2IS and even the newer GS. But with time it will grow on you.. Heh! Now I own a 2IS.
And I'm sure Rosie wouldn't drive that. She looks more like an H2 kinda woman.. you know Big and Loud. :P The Highlander is too refined for her!