The Toyota Highlander is smart and trim looking falling somewhere between the edgy high style of the RAV4 and the intense purposefulness of the 4Runner (both smaller than the Highlander). The Highlander is actually roomier than the upscale Lexus RX 300. The family resemblance to the Lexus is evident but the Highlander is dressed down a little, rather like wearing faded jeans and a favorite windbreaker instead of dry-clean-only lunch-with-the-ladies attire.Entry, both for cargo and for people, is easier than in truck-based SUVs. With its more car-like step-in and lift-into the Highlander is even friendly to wearers of tight skirts. Not so the usual truck-based SUV. Next Page