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They then add though that the mpg remains virtually unchanged despite the gain in interior room, engine size and power and advanced safety systems.
Very interesting changes. Definitely their demographic for this vehicle has changed or just matured somewhat. No 4 cylinder and a much higher level of trim available.
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02-11-2007, 11:59 AM
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I like the look of the Highlander and the new Rav.
Change is hard to accept sometimes when you used to something else.
As to someone's comment about the Sequoia looking like that as far as styling I think that would be a bad thing , its rivals all have a big truck look to them and Tahoe , Expy , ect... Plus the Sequoia has a Tundra look to them and basically is a Tundra SUV , if they follow that trend I will think they will have a good winner on their hands in the SUV market.
As far as the 4R , man I hope they dont go in that direction as far as looks or getting away from a truck based and truck looking SUV or I'll have to look at something else in the future.
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In case anyone is interested in larger photos, here's a link:
http://www.netcarshow.com/toyota/2008-highlander/
I'll admit. The look is starting to grow on me.
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07-23-2007, 11:16 AM
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I just saw a new Highlander sitting at a dealership. The dealership was closed, but I got a good look at the outside. I must say that I liked it much better in person than I did in any of the photos I've seen.
Motorweek did a review of the new Highlander last weekend. They are always very diplomatic in how they state things. They referred to the interior materials as being "utilitarian". I think that translates to lower quality. I heard that some people were disappointed with the interior materials used in the newest Avalon. I sure hope this isn't a trend with Toyota and cost cutting. I'll have to get in a new Highlander to judge for myself.
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07-23-2007, 01:22 PM
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Motorweek did a review of the new Highlander last weekend. They are always very diplomatic in how they state things. They referred to the interior materials as being "utilitarian". I think that translates to lower quality. I heard that some people were disappointed with the interior materials used in the newest Avalon. I sure hope this isn't a trend with Toyota and cost cutting. I'll have to get in a new Highlander to judge for myself.
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Wow, really?!! I thought that the Avalon's interior is very nice with good quality materials. Oh well, i guess that i have low expectations! 
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07-23-2007, 01:32 PM
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Wow, really?!! I thought that the Avalon's interior is very nice with good quality materials. Oh well, i guess that i have low expectations!
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I haven't seen the Avalon, it's just a review I read somewhere.
I think for the price range, the 4Runner has top notch materials. I hope that stays consistent with the next generation.
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I just saw a new Highlander sitting at a dealership. The dealership was closed, but I got a good look at the outside. I must say that I liked it much better in person than I did in any of the photos I've seen.
Motorweek did a review of the new Highlander last weekend. They are always very diplomatic in how they state things. They referred to the interior materials as being "utilitarian". I think that translates to lower quality. I heard that some people were disappointed with the interior materials used in the newest Avalon. I sure hope this isn't a trend with Toyota and cost cutting. I'll have to get in a new Highlander to judge for myself.
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Yup, that review was aired on the MotorWeek show last week. I didn't get the impression that they loved the new Highlander, but they really didn't say any negative either. Just like you, the utilitarian comment stuck out to me as well. Here is a link to the exact review that was shown on TV: http://www.mpt.org/motorweek/reviews/rt2645a.shtml
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I noticed a big ad campaign for the '08 Highlander appears to have been launched today on the net and I also noticed for the first time today that they have all the specs etc for building your '08 Highlander on the official Toyota site:
http://www.toyota.com/highlander/ind...GHLANDER_INDEX
One odd point I noticed is it has the exact same wheelbase as the T4R at 109.8".
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Wow...that dash sure makes my wife's Highlander look old! 
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That's cuz it IS old Seriously though, it came out in 2000 or 2001, right? Do you know if they updated the dash at all during it's 1st gen run?
Also, I noticed it's got much better 3rd row legroom then it used to, still cramped but it's almost 30 inches now (29.9 to be exact) Lots more then in my GX (24.9) and the T4R. While I can fit kids in the 3rd row it would be nice to have the option of squeezing in an adult on occassion.
Also noticed the Ltd and Sport versions come with 19" wheels std (17" on base model). Suddenly my 18" T4R Ltd wheels I added to my GX seem small
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I noticed those teeny tiny left and right dials right above the shifter look similar to the ones in the new Land Cruiser. Look like seat warmer dials. That or ass massagers.
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That's cuz it IS old Seriously though, it came out in 2000 or 2001, right? Do you know if they updated the dash at all during it's 1st gen run?
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Nah, no major changes...they did add fake plastic aluminum trim to the base model.
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I hate it when Toyota puts new mystery buttons on a new vehicle. Can anyone make out what this button next to the DAC button actually says?
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