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April 27,2002
Indyboy, 04/28/2002
2002 Toyota Highlander Limited AWD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
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Just the best car/suv I have ever owned...prior suv's..2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 2000 Dodge Dorango. Other car BMW 740IL. Very happy with this pusrchase. The vehicle is a perfect fit for the 2 child family...very good alternative to a minivan.
Great car
jwilson778, 02/03/2004
2002 Toyota Highlander AWD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
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After 18 mos one trip to dealer to fix rear axle seal. Smooth v-6, decent mileage very good storage for the size. 8 year warranty on engine (to address sludge fears). Traded Odyssey LX for this more reasoable sized car but still have the high ride height and got AWD
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Oh, what a feeling!!!
raprider, 07/27/2002
2002 Toyota Highlander AWD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
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This is my first Toyota, and my first SUV, but if they keep building them like this, it will not be my last! I haven't a single complaint after about 4 months of ownership.
Another Great Toyota
WAGS, 06/03/2002
2002 Toyota Highlander AWD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
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Another great Toyota. A Lexus in blue jeans or a Camry on steroids. The interior layout is great with plenty of front and rear leg room as well as plenty of space side to side. The thing drives spectacularly smooth with good acceleration. A nice addition to our collection of Toyotas.
Sound System Inferior
First Toyota, 08/02/2002
2002 Toyota Highlander Limited AWD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
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All mechanical components seem to be ok. Premium radio system has noticable noise out of driver's side tweeter. Over 5 attempts to fix problem still no solution. Speaker, radio unit, and amplifier have been changed. Toyota has no solution proposed. Speaker noise exists on am, fm and cd settings. Very frustrating.
My Highlander
Nelson, 08/03/2002
2002 Toyota Highlander Limited AWD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
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I found the Highlander to be an excellant mid size SUV. I replaced a 98 Jeep Grand Cherokee and the Highlander is far superior than the Jeep in style, comfort & reliability. There is enough room in the back for 2 child car seats & the leather seating in the limited is very comfortable. In the 7500 miles that I have owned the car (7 months) I am very pleased with all aspects of the car.
Pleased with Highlander
Hans L., 04/02/2002
2002 Toyota Highlander Limited AWD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
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The more I drive this vehicle the more I like it. It took a little getting used to, since I drive 3 other vehicles. Overall I'm fully satisfied with my choice of getting the Highlander.
Comfort and Security, but....
cageym, 04/08/2002
2002 Toyota Highlander Limited AWD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
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Despite careful break-in period, good maintenance and conservative driving, the gas mileage is worse than anticipated. Otherwise the comforts are there, fit an finish great, and winter handling impressive.
Highlander Mom
mom londen, 04/30/2002
2002 Toyota Highlander Limited AWD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
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If you are looking for a safe, reliable, smooth handling vehicle that can get you through the occasional snowstorm, this is the car for you!
Review after 600 mi.
Shaw, 06/03/2002
2002 Toyota Highlander AWD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
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9.5 overall review. Handles like a 4000 lb, fwd car should handle, very smooth and surefooted.
My wifes SUV
bronco86, 08/04/2002
2002 Toyota Highlander AWD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
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My wife didn't want another suv till she drove this one. The moment she test drove it, it started to to belong to her.Its hard to deal on a car when the dealer knows its sold to you ,I would of payed FULL list , but didn't. Its a great small SUV,for 5 peopleand packages
Nice
Great, 06/19/2009
2002 Toyota Highlander 2WD 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
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Just bought this vehicle for my wife to cart around our 2 boys and already love it. Compared to newer American vehicles we test drove, it was built much, MUCH better. I hope it gives us the longevity others say they have. We bought with 50k miles... how sad to say that this vehicle in the test drive had a better ride to it than the 09 American vehicles we test drove? GREAT resale value as well. No junk vehicle here!
Family Guy
The New Father, 08/05/2002
2002 Toyota Highlander AWD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
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Pass a highlander on the road and it caught my attention! Showed one to the wife and she said she hated the look. We started to look at jeeps (Grand Cherokee). After talking with the Jeep Dealer, I convinced the wife to test drive the highlander anyway. To make a long story short, we purchase the highlander. The one we purchased we reserved before it it was delivered to the dealer. This was after the Jeep dealer had done a dealer trade for the exact jeep that we requested.
A great Mid-Size SUV
Benjamin , 04/30/2002
2002 Toyota Highlander Limited AWD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
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the highlander is a great a suv with 220hp. the interior is very roomy with a lot of leg room. the highlander is great suv and is cheaper than any mid-size suv.
2wd 6cyl Toyota Highlander
Neokayak, 06/06/2002
2002 Toyota Highlander 2WD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
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We loved this SUV the moment we drove it. I wish we had shopped around a bit. You can get a low end verison of this and add on the accessories for alot cheaper than the dealer will allow.
Great Crossover SUV
Navy, 08/08/2002
2002 Toyota Highlander 2WD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
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I bought the Highlander after totalling a minivan in a rollover accident. This is the second Toyota product I have owned and am always pleased with the engineering and quality of construction of the Toyota line. The Highlander is no exception. It rides like a dream with the visibility I was accustomed to in the minivan but without the mommobile stigma my teens objected to. I did lots of research before choosing another vehicle and the safety of the Highlander was of great importance. So far so good...
Quite pleased
amtiii, 08/09/2002
2002 Toyota Highlander Limited 2WD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
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Test drove the Acura MDX, Honda Pilot, Ford Explorer, and Chevrolet Trailblazer I found the Highlander to be superior in most catagories (especially comfort). So glad to be rid of my Merc Mountaineer which was very crude by comparison. It's a shame the U.S. automakers are still lagging far behind most imports. We are all driving Japanese at our house with my wife driving an Acura RL.
BEST CAR I'VE EVER OWNED
guit, 08/12/2002
2002 Toyota Highlander AWD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
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I OWN A 4RUNNER ALSO AND THIS VEHICLE (HIGHLANDER) GIVES ME THE TOYOTA QUALITY WITH COMFORT, UTILITY, STYLE AND CONVIENENCE. MY WIFE AND I LOVE THIS VEHICLE (AND I DON'T FIND CARS VERY EXCITING).
Great vehicle for the price!
d. raffey, 08/13/2002
2002 Toyota Highlander AWD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
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I absolutely loved this vehicle when I first drove it. I got a year end blow out deal from the dealer so I paid a good price for this upper class SUV. Great performance and handling as well as build quality. Excellent reliability. The only knocks I can see are the fuel economy (ave. 23mpg) and the poorly located and impractical cupholders between the two front seats. But all in all the best vehicle that I have ever owned. Will defnitely purchase one again!
Typical Toyo
sopranoboyo, 04/19/2002
2002 Toyota Highlander AWD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
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Bought it, without telling the wife. After the fallout, let her have a long drive and, well. Lovely car. Manly truck. Smoooooth powertrain. Excellent visibility.
Highlander sets the standard bar "high"
tjvatsa, 05/01/2002
2002 Toyota Highlander AWD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
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Highlander looks very elegant from outside as well as inside. The VVTI V6 engine is really peppy and powerful. At low speeds @15 mph or so, there is an ocassional rattle type sound coming from the steering wheel column. At highway speeds the wind noise is high.
I like this SUV
Pat Gron, 06/10/2002
2002 Toyota Highlander 2WD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
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Comes loaded with lots of standard equipment, does not need many options. 2002 model has full console standard between front buckets which was not on 2001 model. Came equipped with optional Privacy Glass, roof rack, running lights, aluminum wheels, cargo and floor mats and keylees entry. Has wonderful ride and handling. Options are on pricey side. Paid $27,200 complete with NJ sales tax and fees.
A total new impression of boring Toyota
lnc, 08/13/2002
2002 Toyota Highlander AWD 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
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I testdrove both V6 and 2.4 4cyl models, it showed the difference on a demanding hills, but Toyota did a good job tuning this 2.4l engine, it roars a bit louder, but the power does not drain out at all. So I went ahead and bought the cheaper model. The cabin is impressively quiet crusing on the road, the interior is roomy, nicely designed with a lot of useful storage rooms, and the comfortable driving position is easily found with every button easily reached.
GREAT S.U.V.
robert henry , 03/01/2009
2002 Toyota Highlander Limited AWD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
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We bought this suv brand new in 2002, I just replaced timing belt, did not need too, belts, hoses, fluids, sparkplugs at 90,000, replaced brake pads at 70,000 overall this is the best s. U. V. We bought. My wife will not give this one up.
Smooth SUV
cal1951, 04/25/2002
2002 Toyota Highlander AWD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
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Great first SUV. If you want security of 4WD, but not the rough ride or truck like feel of most of the SUVs on the market, this is the vehicle to test drive. Both my wife & I are comfortable driving and riding in it. Not as much interior storage as some of the other SUVs, but nicely laid out and finished.
Outstanding Highlander
goldston, 03/03/2002
2002 Toyota Highlander Limited 2WD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
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We ordered my (husband) Toyota Highlander last Feb 2001 and picked it up late June 2001. We love this vehicle so much that we are now buying her (wife) a Highlander also!
A Real Winner
Heather H., 07/12/2002
2002 Toyota Highlander AWD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
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Bought one last month and love it. Love the exterior design and the interior design. Did well in the crash test ratings which is important to me as a parent. Love the height and angle at which the radio and controls are. The back doors are full-size; no bonking your head trying to get into the back of this SUV. It is so fun to drive, although I have difficulty seeing past the headrest when backing up. Never had that problem with any vehicle. Just something to get used to.
Awesome Vehicle
i love my toyota, 08/12/2002
2002 Toyota Highlander Limited AWD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
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I absolutely love my Highlander. The smooth ride and performance is incredible. I test drove the competition before making my purchase and this is by far the best ride. Taking Toyota's reputation for excellence into consideration, this is a vehicle you're sure to love.
I love my Highlander
arvida, 08/15/2002
2002 Toyota Highlander Limited AWD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
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Fun and versatile. Fit and finish are superb. It is comfortable and I can pack all my camping and biking gear in the back. Pleanty of room. The 6 is peppy and I never have problems accelerating to pass. Only problem has been the door to the glove box rattled. The dealer found a way to insulate the door and now it is as quiet as can be. Sound system is good but not great. Also, They should redesign where the lever for the gas door is placed. It is currently on the floor and sometimes my heal catches it as I am exiting the car. It is not the cheapest in the market, but the quality and reliability are worth every cent.
my car
Vladbph, 08/20/2002
2002 Toyota Highlander AWD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
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This is really very well built car. Car not truck. Just took it to camping on rough road - very good for family treveling.
Pretty sweet ride
Creid102, 05/23/2002
2002 Toyota Highlander AWD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
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Fun to drive with a surprisingly powerful engine
Exceptional Stationwagon
LH, 05/03/2002
2002 Toyota Highlander Limited AWD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
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Traded a Mercedes ML320. Mercedes is probably more capable off road, but Highlander is quieter, more comforable, and just easier to live with every day.
Good Quality for the money
Sieverss, 06/12/2002
2002 Toyota Highlander 2WD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
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Just bought a 2002 Highlander V6 FWD. It has all the features we were looking for at an affordable price for an SUV. Love the reclining back seats and the armrest. It has plenty of pick-up on the freeway and rides smooth. Put 700 miles on it the first weekend we had it. I still like the tilt steering in american cars, but you can't have everything. I hope to get several years of good service out of this vehicle and so far it looks like I will.
Best car/SUV I have owned
WLF, 08/20/2002
2002 Toyota Highlander AWD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
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My wife and I absolutely love our Highlander. It is the best vehicle that we have owned. It is peppy, fun to drive and has the feel of a car not a truck. I also own a Honda Accord and the handling and feel of the Highlander seems the same. It is an excellent cross-over vehicle. I highly recommend it!
Highlander AWD 6cyl
KevinW, 08/22/2002
2002 Toyota Highlander AWD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
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Highly recommended,car like ride and handling. Somewhat small interior. Typical Japanese suspension and seats (both very tight), unlike the plush, cushiony feel of American designed cars and SUVs.
Awesome! Simply Mahvelous! Wow!
MAC, 06/13/2002
2002 Toyota Highlander AWD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
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Wow! What an incredible vehicle! We traded up from a Camry and glad we did! From the outside it looks small, but once inside it has an amazing amount of space (especially after folding the back seats) Can carry lots of stuff (use often in our craft business, garage sale shopping, etc) Doesn't feel too big and can see everything on the road (unlike the huge SUV's) Doesn't feel like an SUV, but like a large Camry. SMOOOOOOOOOTH! Highly recommend. Can be a bit pricey but well worth the money. We purchased the 6 Cyclinder and love the get up and go! Thanks Toyota!
Great value for the Buck
L. Harvey, 08/22/2002
2002 Toyota Highlander Limited AWD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
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The Toyota was my choice due to location of the dealer; price; previous experience. For the $8000 difference in the RX300( my other car) and the Highlander, I opted for the larger usable space. On its first road trip I got over 22 mpg during the 1700 miles including local driving in and around DC and travel through the Tennessee and Georgia mountains. Comfort was great The seats easily fold down. Plenty of storage space. The automatic air conditioning worked great. No worry about the power antenna in the car wash. Purchase price was under $30,000 for the Limited AWD with leather; 6 disc changer; sunroof and tow package
I STILL LOVEIT
ATOY4ME, 11/11/2003
2002 Toyota Highlander 2WD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
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I will have had my highlander for 2 years come January and I still love driving it. It drives just like a car and not a truck.
Great Car-Rides Smooth
Tiffini, 07/15/2002
2002 Toyota Highlander AWD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
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I love Toyota cars! This is my third Toyota. The Highlander is a very attractive and smooth riding SUV.
Wonderful SUV
Eric, 05/26/2005
2002 Toyota Highlander Limited AWD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
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Outstanding after nearly 3 years, not even a blip. Smooth, fast and quiet. The hybrid is coming out next month (June 05) which will put Highlander in a league of it's own.
Toyota's Lure
SFcacique, 08/23/2002
2002 Toyota Highlander 2WD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
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Outstanding Vehicle. My "test drive" was when I needed more cargo space for a trip to Wash DC last year. I rented a Highlander for the 14 hour, one way trip. It was so comfortable and tracked so well on the highway! I bought one a couple of months later. I hadn't planned on this major purchase, but the long trip decided it for me. Great gas mileage, the cargo I needed, nice styling, and drives like a car. Absolutely no problems, and complete satisfaction except for "annoyances" of cup holder and OD select mentioned below. 3.0 six cylinder is engine of choice.
I love my new Highlander!!!!!!!
brandi, 04/20/2002
2002 Toyota Highlander AWD 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
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This drives so much like a car and not an SUV. Believe it or not I chose this over the Lexus RX300 and not because of the price!!!
Very Good
vasant123, 05/06/2002
2002 Toyota Highlander 2WD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
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I fell in love with SUV and finally it made to buy it. It is wonderful.
Great Vehicle
Ted83, 06/14/2002
2002 Toyota Highlander Limited 2WD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
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I could not be more pleased with my Highlander. Mine is one year old with 15,000 miles. It has not had the first problem. What more can I say?
GREATEST SUV FOR YOU MONEY!!!
ss5153, 08/25/2002
2002 Toyota Highlander Limited AWD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
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I bought this SUV March 2001, own it for almost 1.5 years now, ABSOLUTELY PERFECT VEHICLE, NO PROBLEMS WHAT SO EVER!!! RECENTLY ADDED THE SIDE RUNNING TUBES. LOOKS GREAT!!! BEST CUSTOMER SERVICE FROM MY TOYOTA DEALER!!! JUST NEED A REGULAR OIL CHANGE/ROTATE TIRES EVERY 5K MILES. I THINK IT'S BETTER THAN PAYING DOUBLE FOR A BMW X5. SAVES YOU MONEY, NO LUXUARY TAX! AND BEST OF ALL IT'S A TOYOTA!
Simply the Best
Bags, 07/23/2002
2002 Toyota Highlander 2WD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
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I've been looking at purchasing a SUV to replace our family van for the last year. I have test drove and rented most of them to my disappointment. Poor handling, shoddy workmanship, lousy fuel mileage etc. But after trying in vain to purchase a Honda Pilot I came across the Highlander. The best move I have ever made was to test drive and go with the FWD 6 clylinder. Great looks, great gas mileage,handles like a dream and a nice sun roof. Who could ask for anything more.
Great SUV
Great SUV, 12/08/2009
2002 Toyota Highlander Limited AWD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
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Coming up on 120,000. I guess I'll get a tune-up. Every time I take it to the dealer they say it's fine. Replaced the brakes once and had a ball bearing replaced. Other than that, it runs great. Husband bought me a new VW CC as an early Christmas gift - but I can't give up this SUV, so he'll have to take the new car. I know this sounds crazy -- but why replace it if it's running great!!! Plus it has more room and can haul more.
What a great crossover vehicle !!!!
EWU, 05/07/2002
2002 Toyota Highlander AWD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
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This is my first Toyota and it is absolutey awesome. The quality of vehicle is superb. I still can not believe it is an AWD vehicle, because it does not drive like one. The brake is excellent with excellent fuel efficient. It is the best SUV I have ever bought. The push bottom and knobs of A/C are elegant. It "feels" great.
Great Car!
Steve Goldman, 06/15/2002
2002 Toyota Highlander AWD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
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This is truly a great mix of an SUV and a car. With the added payload room of an SUV and the drive of a car it is an incredibly versatile and pleasant vehicle to drive. Coming from a full size SUV I appreciate the better mileage and much smoother handling.
Wow - what a steal!
nctorr, 09/17/2002
2002 Toyota Highlander Limited 2WD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
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This is a great SUV. It drives and handles like a car; and, it has ground and curb clearance like a truck. I have driven it on and off pavement and found that it works well either way. I did learn that SUV's hydroplane just as well as cars do...but I don't think its the SUV (if you get my drift). The Highlander is a handsome car with very easy features internally, like collapsing the back seat (VERY EASY), and changing CD's while driving. Everything is made easy for the driver and passenger!!! Great Car!