2008 Highlander

Will there be a AWD model?

My understanding is, Toyotas 4WD is a RWD (Land Cruiser 4 Runner) car
that drives the front wheels as required. AWDs (rav4, sienna, camry)
have front biased engine layout.

I'm in the market for a mid-sized SUV and, among other brands, I'll be
looking at the 2008 Highlander which I understand has been redesigned.
Anyone have any experience with that unit that you can share?

Thanx

I am pretty sure that most have seen my posts on my 08 'lander. I had an 02
that had about 70k on it when I got the 08 in July.

Ours is the AWD Limited. I've just over 6k miles on it. I recently drove
it on the same trip I did several times with the 02. 08 much better in all
respects. My butt didn't feel near as fatigued. I get a good mile or more
better around town (usually about 17.2-17.5) and depending on length of trip
about 1-2.5 mpg better than epa says. it is fairly well loaded. Maybe not
quite at "taut" a ride as the 02 but much more comfortable. The electric
steering coupled with low profile 19" tires makes steering pretty touchy but
it is fine now that I'm somewhat used to it.

I'd like to see the seats "cooled" like our Avalon (its HOT here in Redding,
Ca in summer) as well as I'd like the LED turnsignals in the outside mirrors
like the Avalon.

Basically a fine fit for my usage.

Ron in Ca

"mdrawson" <mdrawson@cox.net> wrote in message
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> I'm in the market for a mid-sized SUV and, among other brands, I'll be
> looking at the 2008 Highlander which I understand has been redesigned.
> Anyone have any experience with that unit that you can share?
>
> Thanx
>
>
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