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#9 of 18 Re: Official: 2014 Highlander Debuts in 2 Weeks @ NY Auto Show [ushy66] by steve_ HOST

Mar 14, 2013 (7:44 am)

Replying to: ushy66 (Mar 13, 2013 9:38 pm)

Here's a pic:
 

 
2014 Toyota Highlander To Debut at 2013 New York Auto Show

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#10 of 18 Re: Official: 2014 Highlander Debuts in 2 Weeks @ NY Auto Show [steve_] by ushy66

Mar 14, 2013 (9:18 am)

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#11 of 18 Re: Official: 2014 Highlander Debuts in 2 Weeks @ NY Auto Show [ushy66] by steve_ HOST

Mar 14, 2013 (9:36 am)

Replying to: ushy66 (Mar 14, 2013 9:18 am)

Sorry, it even said it was a 2013 on the photo caption.
 
Toyota's really playing hide the ball, waiting for the 3/27 NY show.

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#12 of 18 Official: 2014 Highlander by ushy66

Mar 27, 2013 (9:58 am)

For the reveal of the 2014 Highlander, click on following links:
 
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3.) link title
 
Front-end Design:
Some of you may find the new front-end design an improvement, and to some degree I do, with 'dynamic', 'sleek' and 'strong' (???) design elements (Toyota speak/spin), but I am very underwhelmed/disappointed in Toyota's Calty (Newport Beach and Ann Arbor) team results/design execution. Why can't these guys and gals get the grill design to something good. To me, they could have done much better. First the polarizing grill design of the 2013 Avalon, and now this 2014 Highlander front-end disappointment .
 
Interior Design/Safety Features/Performance:
However, I must say the interior design elements and notable improvements shine (better soundproofing and road noise insulation, increased 2nd and 3rd row space/accessibility, better dash layout and design and heated steering wheel for those cold mornings and days), and significant safety improvements/additions (Blind Spot Monitor, Rear Cross Traffic Alert, Lane Departure Alert, Pre-collision System, and rear parking sonar for when the back-up camera image is poor and gets dirty/smudgy on rainy days) are sincerely appreciated. Additionally, fuel efficiency should improve somewhat with the new 6 speed auto transmission.
 
Jake

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#14 of 18 seats eight now by steve_ HOST

Mar 27, 2013 (9:05 am)

2014 Toyota Highlander Gets a Makeover, More Room
 
This better be a 2014 pic, lol:
 

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#15 of 18 Re: seats eight now [steve_] by ushy66

Mar 27, 2013 (9:11 am)

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#16 of 18 Re: seats eight now [ushy66] by steve_ HOST

Mar 27, 2013 (9:28 am)

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Seen lots worse.
 
Not thrilled about all the chrome but in the real world it probably won't look so "flashy".
 
Similar window trim around the CR-V hasn't hurt sales any so it's probably just me.

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#17 of 18 Re: seats eight now [steve_] by mailmanron

Mar 28, 2013 (1:10 am)

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#18 of 18 2014 HIGHLANDER by roadrunner70

Apr 21, 2013 (6:45 pm)