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2010 Toyota Highlander V-6 All-Wheel Drive

Family Friendliness: 8.2

Recommended: Yes

Specifications also apply to Sport and Limited V-6 all-wheel drive models.

What it Is: A seven-passenger five-door midsize crossover.
Who it's For: Families who occasionally need a third row and no more than two LATCH points.
What's Hot: Plentiful options and trim levels.
What's Not: Tiny cargo area behind third row.
How It Got Its Score: The Highlander V-6 scores lower than the four-cylinder model despite its extra seats thanks to its tiny cargo area, lower fuel economy and higher price.

The Toyota Highlander is a highly successful midsize crossover, but for us it presents something of a quandary. On one hand, the Highlander is relatively affordable for a V-6 powered midsize crossover. It seats seven and has good levels of safety equipment. However, if you need to carry a lot of cargo and seven passengers you're out of luck thanks to the small (10.3 cu.-ft.) of cargo space behind the third row. That's hardly enough for a single stroller, much less a week's worth of groceries. However, if the third row is only for occasional use, the Highlander makes more sense, since when folded you can seat five with cavernous cargo space. Still, shoppers should check out some competitors, and unless you live in a particularly storm-prone area, you can probably skip the all-wheel drive and save a few dollars at the dealership and the gas pumps.

Check out our In-Depth Review of the 2010 Toyota Highlander Limited V-6 AWD!

Specifications Price MSRP $29,050 Destination $800 Other Models (Base Price) Sport ($32,300) Limited ($35,320) Mechanical Engine Size 3.5 liters Engine Type V-6 Horsepower 270 hp Torque 248 lb.-ft. Fuel Regular Unleaded Drivetrain All Wheel Drive Transmission 5-Speed Automatic Fuel Economy EPA City 17 mpg EPA Highway 23 mpg EPA Combined 19 mpg Utility Vehicle Type Midsize SUV Family Friendliness 8.2 Doors Five Seat Rows Three Passengers Seven LATCH Positions Three Cargo Space 10.3 cu. ft. Cargo Space (3rd Row Folded) 42.3 cu. ft. Max Cargo Space 95.4 cu. ft. Safety NHTSA Driver Front 5 Stars NHTSA Passenger Front 4 Stars NHTSA Driver Side 5 Stars NHTSA Rear Passenger Side 5 Stars NHTSA Rollover 4 Stars IIHS Front Good IIHS Side Good IIHS Rear Good Stability Control Standard Traction Control Standard Brake Assist Standard Side Airbags Thorax and Curtain Collision Avoidance Not Available Active Cruise Control Not Available

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