Spotted a 2014 Highlander

"Tom McParland" (tommcparland) 02/02/2014 at 15:47 • Filed to: Toyota

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Two observations: 1- It looks pretty sharp in person; I thought I would hate it, I don't. 2- It is friggin' HUGE! It was at a light with the current generation model nearby, the size difference is drastic.

Victorious Secret > Tom McParland 02/02/2014 at 15:48

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Why does everything have to be so angry.

Tom McParland > Victorious Secret 02/02/2014 at 15:50

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Because soccer moms need to project their anger through traffic.

Victorious Secret > Tom McParland 02/02/2014 at 15:51

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And why does it have fogs AND leds? Does Toyota know that LEDs can replace fogs entirely?

Why does it have separate high beams? Toyota can't afford bi-xenons?

Why am I paying attention to details that a soccer mom won't ever care about?

dogisbadob > Victorious Secret 02/02/2014 at 15:51

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Because they're not as fun as Mazda :p

dogisbadob > Tom McParland 02/02/2014 at 15:52

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eeeeeeeeeeeeeew DO NOT WANT

Come on Toyota, your cars are great, but you need to bring us the regular standard-height Corolla and Camry wagons. The Euro Camry is fucking awesome.

Victorious Secret > dogisbadob 02/02/2014 at 15:52

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Fun?

Or crazy?

How do we know the Miata hasn't killed someone?

Nick, Drives a Cobalt LT > Tom McParland 02/02/2014 at 15:53

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I got to drive a brand new one at work.

I will say they are great looking.

They are actually fucking fast.

Super luxurious inside.

I may be doing Reviews of all the New Toyota and Ford cars I PDI at work

Textured Soy Protein > Tom McParland 02/02/2014 at 15:59

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Hmm maybe it looks a lot bigger but the specs are pretty close...

dogisbadob > Victorious Secret 02/02/2014 at 16:02

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The Miata is killer fun! I guess it just kills you with kindness.

AthomSfere > Tom McParland 02/02/2014 at 16:03

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I couldn't yawn more...

YAWN!!!

BoxerFanatic, troublesome iconoclast. > dogisbadob 02/02/2014 at 16:32

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CAFE negates that.

It would cost Toyota more if they don't meet or exceed passenger car fleet average fuel economy standards.

CUVs/SUVs have a lower threshold as 'light trucks' than passenger cars... so the cars get additional ride height.

Considering the DOT can't keep the roads in good repair, the additional ride height and suspension travel isn't all that un-welcome. public streets aren't tracks, and aren't even all that smooth anymore, so it isn't like super-sport handling is beneficial. The rough roads just pound those cars into submission.

BoxerFanatic, troublesome iconoclast. > Victorious Secret 02/02/2014 at 16:35

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DRLs and Fog lights have different output, and different focus requirements.

4 beam headlights tend to have better coverage, and less compromised beam output as well... although the 2013-current Venza does have 2-mode HID projectors. They are better than halogen 2-beam combo headlights. But I wouldn't argue with HID lows and HIR high beams.

Highlander probably puts more money into interior amenities, I would guess.

dogisbadob > BoxerFanatic, troublesome iconoclast. 02/02/2014 at 16:38

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Even Toyota doesn't make them like they used to :(

My 96 ES300 (Camry) has about the same ground clearance as these crossovers (stance, yo) and can even go over speed humps at 40 mph. Potholes don't bother me! It also helps that I installed new quick struts not too long ago.

But yeah, CAFE is stupid and actually counterproductive.

efme > Tom McParland 02/02/2014 at 16:45

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out of all of the options, I don't mind it!