Yes CO/ZA. That is my feeling- all the factors you listed. Hybrid also great in the GH. It’s a big vehicle and gets 33mpg. Cargo not impacted. But I can understand why some 4H owners also love it. The early torque is nice. It’s all about use case. Good to have options.
Vehicle is nearly perfect for what it is . In 2026 if you want a family hauler buy a grand Highlander. I happen to own one of these as well and it’s great. If you want efficiency buy the new Highlander or that light off-road RAV4. Toyota has thought through the options that people want and...
Well I decided to investigate again. Last time I had looked into this was January. Now information appears to suggest that the non-hybrids all have 8.2 inch axles. So if I was incorrect….my apologies.
I don’t. But the information regarding this is well established. In the 5th gen the axles were all the same size but in the 6th they made this adjustment. The off-road, trail hunter and pro get beefier axles. You can use chat to confirm. But again…it’s been firmly established that this is...
Also if your car is really dirty- salt etc…rinse the mit after each section. And make sure if you dry the vehicle you use a scratch resistant microfiber towel. Never use a car wash.
I haven’t heard anything. The engine in mine (non-hybrid) is one of the real strengths of the vehicle. Good power, smooth and pretty solid mpg. But who knows what the longevity will be. My guess would be that the engine will hold up if serviced properly.