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2005 Toyota Highlander Test Drive

Sometimes you drive a vehicle, and like a pair of well-worn Hush Puppies, it just fits. I don't mean in size, but rather in lifestyle support and overall form and function. Such a fit doesn't necessarily involve expensive vehicles with lavish interiors and high-performance engines. So it was for me with the Highlander, Toyota's mid-size car-based SUV, which can be configured in front-wheel drive (FWD) powered by a thrifty four-cylinder powerplant, or in full-time four-wheel drive (4WD) powered by a heartier V6 arrangement. Also available with the V6 is optional third-row seating.