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Contender: 2023 Toyota Highlander

PROS Significantly reduced emissions • Well-equipped interior with lots of storage • Seats up to eight

CONS Engine noise creeps into cabin • XSE lacks sufficient performance differentiation • Cramped third row

VEHICLE LAYOUT Front-engine, AWD, 7-pass, 4-door SUV 

ENGINE, TRANSMISSION 2.4L turbo port- and direct-injected DOHC 16-valve I-4, 8-speed automatic 

CURB WEIGHT (F/R DIST) 4,411 lb (55/45%) 

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