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Compared to my 14 5.0 f150 and our 14 4 cylinder Camry se sport , yes it lacks some low end torque to get it going. You have to bring it into the rpm’s , it makes 295 hp but not till 6600 rpm and at 4560 lbs curb weight .But as I said we are very happy with it .

Glad it’s roomy for you. I’m 6’2”, 230. I rode/drove one 800 miles with gas stops only. That was all I could take. I do the same in my Silverado several times per year. It’s still a long trip but not as bad in a bigger vehicle.

800 miles and only gas stops is asking alot from any vehicle. We drove my 14 f150 to moose head lake in Maine from southern tier of Ny (675 miles) with only pee stops and gas , never again ..

I’ve driven 4 Runners for about 20 years. Before buying our latest vehicle, I test drove multiple Highlanders in the 2019-21 model years. To me and my wife, we both felt like we were driving mini-vans.

We bought a RAV4 and have not looked back. We now have the Rav and a 4Runner.

Domestic trucks? Toyota Tundras are more of a domestic truck than either a Ford or a GM. Toyotas are built here in the states, not in Mexico or Canada.

My wife drives a 2016 Highlander. It’s got 70,000 miles on it now. Bought it new. Absolutely no problems with it whatsoever. I’d like to get something newer for her but there’s no reason. We installed a hitch on the back solely for the purpose of using our hitch mount bile rack. It’s a wonderful vehicle.

Mackey

My wife has the almost exact same vehicle as your wife. It’s a 2012 Honda Ridgeline.

We have two. 2001 purchased in 2010 with 100k miles. Was wife’s everyday driver for the 7 years she was going to college. She bought a 2017 in 2019 with 30k miles when the transmission in the ‘01 started shifting funny at 240k miles.

The ‘01 is up to 260k miles. Is now my spare car, mobile garden shed, take the dogs to the vet, haul stuff I don’t want to get wet on a rainy day ride. Transmission still shifts funny. But, not an issue for me.

2012 Highlander, 205,000 miles and I plan on keeping it as town car for another year or two. Bullet proof

My wife has a 2015 Highlander with a V-6 . It has been a stellar vehicle. Plenty of power for what it was designed for. Other than regular oil changes. Never had a wrench on it and it just turned 100,000 miles. Still has original brake pads .

You guys that want more power must have some pretty high performance standards. The Mrs. has a 2020 Limited that she absolutely loves, when I drive it I have to be careful not to light up the tires when taking off from a stop, I guess the traction control takes a bit to kick in.

Wife is on her second, a 2016, 6 cyl with 101,000. Refused to trade it for a new one in 2019 she liked it so much. Great vehicle.

Go luck finding one on a lot. The wife and I are in need of a new vehicle. We keep going back and forth between the Rav4 and the Highlander. The Toyota dealers around here have neither on the lots. We hear you have to order them. That's all fine but it would be nice to sit in one to see if we like it before we buy it. My 2010 F150 has 187K on it and gets about 14-15 MPG, her 2010 Honda Odyssey has nearly 300K mile on it. Keeps on going but starting to give me the sinking feeling that expensive repairs are soon awaiting.

My mother in law has a Rav 4 . It rides like a wagon compared to the Highlander

Those Camry's do scoot but I don't think anyone could consider the newer Highlanders under powered.

You need a Temperpedic and a chauffeur.

LOL

Starting to understand the dislike for dogs.

Poor guy thinks ankle biting dust mops are actually dogs.
Instead of happy, barking, cats!😉

Thanks to all for your input. The kids were unable to get the Highlander purchased as the dealer was still a little too proud of it. They did end up finding a 2020 Mazda CX 9. Two years newer and less money.

The dealer here in Twin Falls, ID shows 20 new Highlanders on their lot, 15 gas and 5 hybrids. However, due to the nationwide shortage, they won't talk over the phone to people from other areas. My sister from Tacoma, WA called them about one. You have to show up in person and be ready to buy and drive it home. They won't hold one or sell it other than in person. They say they're giving priority to the locals. Otherwise they'd sell out in 2 days.
WILLS MOTORS, TWIN FALLS, ID

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