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If you need a modern, spacious midsize SUV, you have two attractive choices within Toyota’s eclectic lineup. The three-row Highlander and athletic 4Runner both live up to their manufacturer’s high standards with convenient technology, comfortable interiors, and dependable performance, but they also offer unique characteristics of their own. Let’s take a closer look to see how these stellar SUVs compare and contrast.
The family-focused Highlander comes standard with three rows, while the well-rounded 4Runner comes with two and a larger cargo area, but it can be configured with a third row as well. Designed to accommodate a full cabin with plenty of space for everyone onboard, the Highlander is ideal for road trips with all your family and friends. It offers premium comfort and ample legroom in every trim, with convenient standard technology like Driver Easy Speak, which pipes the driver’s voice directly to the back row so that no message goes unheard. The base 4Runner’s cabin is durable, though it also has plenty of cushioning and support to avoid feeling spartan in comparison. If you prioritize cargo space over extra seating, the two-row 4Runner can accommodate your heftiest hauls with more than 47 cubic feet for storage behind its rear seats.
The Highlander and 4Runner each have their strengths, but you can count on both for reliable performance and Toyota’s honed engineering. The Highlander promises a gentle ride no matter what condition the roads are in, and its shock-dampening suspension will ensure that no sleeping passengers will be disturbed by uneven pavement. It handles with poise along twists and turns, and it’s refreshingly easy to maneuver for an SUV of its size. While the 4Runner behaves on the pavement, it is truly in its element when you leave the streets and highways behind. This Toyota is capable of serious off-road traversing, especially if you opt for the TRD Pro trim with a front skid plate, Fox shocks, and Toyota Racing Development springs.
The exterior form of each vehicle instantly distinguishes their function. The freshly redesigned Highlander sports sleek curves and broad character lines that sweep up over the rear wheelhouses, denoting its modern practicality and refined quality. Its smooth silhouette rounds out its frame within a class that often bears boxy profiles, all without cutting into interior space. The 4Runner’s athletic attitude is apparent at a glance thanks to its more rugged and angular design. Its brawny powertrain and off-road aptitude are easily suggested by big, bold panels, the lean fascia features and wide hood. The 4Runner stands taller than its SUV sibling, and its elevated ground clearance helps keep the underside clear from brush whenever you head out into the wild.
No matter which SUV appeals to you, you’re sure to find it here at Thomasville Toyota. Whether your heart is set on the roomy Highlander or the rugged 4Runner, our representatives will show you around the lot to track down exactly what you want. We’ll talk specs and features, and we’ll even hand you the keys for a test drive or two. While you consider your options, remember to check out our current offers for serious savings!
