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Old Feb 7, 2007 | 04:56 PM
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Old Feb 7, 2007 | 05:52 PM
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Honey, I blew up the RAV-4!
Old Feb 7, 2007 | 05:56 PM
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The front and back lights do remind me of some other vehicles, but overall, it goods look to me.
Old Feb 7, 2007 | 05:59 PM
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Honey, I blew up the RAV-4!
very true, not bad looking but the first gen looked better IMO.
Old Feb 7, 2007 | 06:08 PM
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i like it but 3 rows in that little thing.. looks like a mini 4runner to me i thought 3 rows in a 4runner was cramp
Old Feb 7, 2007 | 06:21 PM
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i really like the first gen. my bro has one and its not too bad in the third row.. granted its a bit cramped, its not too bad.. but hands down i like the first gen alot better
Old Feb 7, 2007 | 06:32 PM
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Ooh I like!!
Old Feb 7, 2007 | 06:58 PM
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Reminds me of a hyundai / 4 runnerish rear end.
Old Feb 7, 2007 | 07:31 PM
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Originally Posted by jonathan110987
i like it but 3 rows in that little thing.. looks like a mini 4runner to me i thought 3 rows in a 4runner was cramp
It looks to be much bigger than the first gen. This will not dissapoint the blue hairs who love these things.
Old Feb 7, 2007 | 08:16 PM
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The interior is a HUGE improvement. . . and it has the new Toyota truck grille theme.

The rear window gives the rear end a weird look, but I like it over all. Most importantly, it gives a nice seperation between itself and the mechanically identical Lexus RX
Old Feb 7, 2007 | 11:13 PM
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i like it! now if toyota does something about that sky high pricing they are known for having on the highlander, especially with the santa fe offering a very nice package these days!

speaking of santa fe, i kinda see the profile of the santa fe, the new mitsubishi outlander and the rav-4. overall a nice suv. now, about that pricing... lol
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The interior is nice...............and that's about it. I still think the Saturn Outlook is a better choice when you compare it to the Highlander.
Old Feb 7, 2007 | 11:39 PM
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they are alot of money compared to anything in its class
Old Feb 8, 2007 | 02:52 AM
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My mom has a first gen. I like the first gen better. If I just look at the 2nd Gen real quick it looks like a Buick SUV mixed with the Highlander.
Old Feb 8, 2007 | 04:35 AM
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What the hell is wrong with Toyota?
Old Feb 8, 2007 | 06:39 AM
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I'm going to have to wait until I see this in person before I come to a conclusion about the exterior styling. It definitely isn't the direciton I thought they would take it in, but the interior is really nice.
Old Feb 8, 2007 | 08:56 AM
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clear corners?
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I wonder .... what type of plant is this in the windshield?

Perhaps a rubber tree?
Old Feb 8, 2007 | 04:47 PM
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for me looks like a blend of hyundai santa fe and a rav 4 with the back of a 4 runner
Old Feb 9, 2007 | 12:09 PM
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I've never been a huge fan of the Highlander to begin with, kind of "soccer mom"ish to me. Granted this is coming from a guy who drives a toaster, lol. I think it looks like what would happen if a 4 runner got it on with a Rav 4.

It seems like a nice car, just not my style.



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