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#21 of 27 Re: ?: Vehicle Dynamic Integrated Management (VDIM) [ginom] by sunbyrne Oct 22, 2005 (8:29 pm)
Replying to: ginom (Sep 23, 2005 10:42 pm) Hmm, my information doesn't match yours--the HH has VDIM as well. The 400h and the HH have almost exactly the same drivetrain; the differences are mostly in the body and the interior. (And maybe the suspension--I'm not sure there.) Go here: http://www.toyota.com/vehicles/2006/highlander/models.html and click on "Safety." First line is VDIM. My understanding it that the 4wd system is the same in both vehicles.
#22 of 27 Highlander Body Style by hendjaz Oct 23, 2005 (8:45 pm)
Is this the last year for the current Highlander with the 07 targeted for the new style or is it one year later? We have the RX 400h and felt the body style would not change drastically in the immediate future but thought the current Highlander model was on its last legs from a design standpoint, but not sure about that. Did not want to have immediate buyer's remorse when a new fresh style came out.   RX is also getting long in the tooth style wise after the 330 remodel of a couple years back so it must be due for a fresh style change in the next few years too. Both great vehicles so its just a matter of what suits you now the best with the Highlander being a bit more affordable.
#23 of 27 Re: ?: Vehicle Dynamic Integrated Management (VDIM) [ginom] by stevedebi Feb 21, 2006 (9:22 am)
Replying to: ginom (Sep 23, 2005 10:42 pm) The 4WD system uses electric motors for the rear wheels, right? They will stop working if used too much (the electric motors overheat, and the computer shuts them down until they cool off).   At least that is my understanding of the system. The propulsion is not designed for heavy 4WD operation. Some of the Prius have actually refused to move when stuck in snow, but the Prius doesn't have any drive to the rear wheels. Replies to this message: stevedebi (Mar 13, 2006 11:54 am)
#24 of 27 Re: highlander truckyness [skyfish400h] by sullyak Mar 13, 2006 (7:09 am)
Replying to: skyfish400h (Apr 16, 2005 7:38 am) Skyfish or others,   I am about to go and test drive the HH and the 400h. I am only 6'2" but I like my leg room. The specs show leg room as: 400h = 42.5 HH = 42.9   The hylander non-hybrid has leg room listed as 40.7. did you actually drive both vehicles or were you comparing to the non-hybrid. Thanks.
#25 of 27 Re: ?: Vehicle Dynamic Integrated Management (VDIM) [stevedebi] by stevedebi Mar 13, 2006 (11:54 am)
Replying to: stevedebi (Feb 21, 2006 9:22 am) I was looking for lots of legroom as well when I shopped. You might check out the Ford Escape Hybrid. It had the most leg room of any vehicle I test drove. I don't know the inches, but vehicle design makes a huge difference, and obviously the FEH was designed with legroom in mind.   It is worth a look anyway...
#26 of 27 Cargo space difference? by marke2 Apr 01, 2006 (1:15 pm)
Could someone elaborate on the comments that the HH has more cargo room than the RX? The specs list the HH at 81 cu. ft., whereas the RX is listed at 85. I suspect some space is consumed by the 3rd seat in the HH. The HH does "look" larger to me, but that may be more of an illusion due to the boxier shape of the HH. I might suspect differences in measurement methods, but since both are built by Toyota I would assume they are the same. Replies to this message: typesix (Apr 02, 2006 11:17 am)
#27 of 27 Re: Cargo space difference? [marke2] by typesix Apr 02, 2006 (11:17 am)
Replying to: marke2 (Apr 01, 2006 1:15 pm) Highlander will have more useable cargo room because tailgate is flatter wagon shaped while RX has more sloped hatchback shape.Consumer Reports lists Highlander with 38 cu ft of useable space compared to 34.5 for the Lexus.

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