HIGHS Comfy interior, long standard-features list, rides smoothly. LOWS Kids-only third row, unremarkable driving experience, more expensive than the larger Grand Highlander. VERDICT The Highlander is ...
HIGHS Smooth ride, adult-habitable third row, base powertrain gets great fuel economy. LOWS Lifeless steering, base hybrid isn't very quick, Hybrid Max can underperform its EPA highway mileage number.
Each powertrain has valuable features that can benefit families. But which is best? It depends. Here's what I'd recommend.