flipside909

It's an aux screen similar to the new Tundra-non nav models.

AJL0365

havent seen the non navi models in the new tundra, gotta see that

AJL0365

19 inch wheels standard on sport, hybrid and limited models, not even lexus's own LX470 offers 19 inchers, guess the next generation RX, GX, and LX will offer them as standard

carenthus

Am I the only few that think the 2007 Highlander looks good? Here's two photos to prove it.

carenthus

second photo

wolverine

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i think it looks pretty good especially the interior

tuan92129

Front end looks wacko...
Interior looks nice though

GFerg

Suffers from the Solara Syndrome. Ugly as hell on the outside, yet the interior is so nicely done, it belongs in a class above it.

Some cool features, such as that trick second row seat, and I like the fact that you can get a backup camera without Navi, but dont like the small screen its displayed on. I kinda like the exposed cup holders with the chrome ring around it. Has a nice germanic touch to it, a la VW Phaeton which IMO is a splendid interior.



Dont know why anyone was expecting the hybrid model to be mated to the 3.5L. Toyota surely didnt make a big stink about the Hybrid model with the first introductory Highlander Press Release last month. Usually new Hybrid technology warrants its own separate Press Release, and we obviously didnt get any of that.

However the hybrid powertrain is improved and thankfully with a significant weight gain and running on the revised EPA standards, the estimates did not change. Hopefully real world drivers wont notice a significant MPG difference this year either.

XeroK00L

If you read my post I suggested the 3.0L not the 3.5L. The 3.0L would've been a terrific candidate for the new hybrid powertrain as it makes more power than the current 3.3L but won't overpower the 3.5L hybrid reserved for the Lexus nameplate.

Koma

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Which 3.0L? MZ? GR?
In any case I don't think any other engines besides the 3.3 MZ and 3.5 GR engines have been used with a hybrid powertrain (6-cyl ones anyway). It's extra R&D, why not use an existing platform. I'm sure they'll bring out a newer smaller displacement hybrid (less than 3.5) because the 3.5 isn't exactly an economical engine. The 3.5 hybrid powertrain I would guess will be left up to the hybrid sports cars.

IS_Mine

I think if it was lowered JUST a tad..it would look much better. Still like it..

STIG

The think the front end stant out way too much. The grille placement is way too high.

xcntuatd77

its a bloated rav4..whats good about it? i dont see anything good. not even the interior..that ugly yellow fake wood needs to go..seriously they ned to stop doing that withtheir vehicles. The Santa Fe is a better lookign car even if it is nothing but a convergence of like 4 automakers..lol

typeshblue

looks like the santa fe and rav4 slept together came out a deform child

TRDFantasy

the 4 cyl was dropped because that segment will now be covered by the Rav4. The new Highlander is just too big to have a 4 cyl engine.

And it makes sense, even if it's dissapointing, that Toyota didn't change the Highlander Hybrid powertrain. The HH hasn't been on the market for long, so it would be surprising that Toyota would change the HSD system so soon. Likely a mid-cycle powertrain update will come for the Highlander Hybrid. Let's hope we don't have to wait for the next-gen Highlander for a new hybrid system. Also hoping a 6 speed will be added later on.

The Rav4 is Toyota's entry level CUV. The Highlander is Toyota's midsize CUV. Just as the Camry, I see no reason why it shouldn't have a 6 speed.