2014 toyota suv models1/9/2024 ![]() ![]() ![]() Fuel consumption isn’t flash but what else would be expected of a V6 moving over two tonne, we were getting between 10-11L/100km around town and on the motorway. Manual sequential shifting solves this problem if you are looking for smoother acceleration performance. When giving it some gas, the gear shift up through second to third felt violent and rough. ![]() Nowhere did the driveline feel out of balance, and the responsive acceleration and firm brakes bring it all in. Toyota seem to have just accepted the fact it’s not a car, and have just ran with the best of what the Highlander can offer: a commanding view over the road, plenty of interior space and a grounded, powerful vehicle you can feel safe in. This is no nimble “car” like SUV that many other manufacturers aim for. The heavy steering starts to roll the body slightly and there is a bit of lag after exiting a corner. However you are instantly reminded of the size when you have to turn quickly. But it all disappears when you feed in the power and pull away, you can really feel and hear the gears engaging and the sound from the the 3.5L V6 isn’t too bad. So with that in mind and after spending time with other similar midsized SUVs, I felt that the Highlander in comparison feels a lot more swollen on the exterior from the drivers seat, and definitely looks “big” from the outside. These new looks were a strong point of difference from the previous gen2 Highlander which was more subtle, under designed in ways and softer all round. Back then the strongest features that the Highlander left on me were the refined lines and hard edges that made it feel more Euro in looks but brought in some cues from the American scene. It had been four months now since I last went to Toyota’s drive day to check out the “then to be released” Highlander. The new Highlander GX seems to be taking the best of what its predecessor did well at and built upon it. ![]()
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