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Upscale and handsome, the 2020 Toyota Highlander is ready for family duty

This three-row crossover has been completely overhauled for the latest model year. Expect more tech, an upscale interior and a hybrid model that's insanely economical.

Craig Cole
Craig brought 15 years of automotive journalism experience to the Cars team. A lifelong resident of Michigan, he's as happy with a wrench or welding gun in hand as he is in front of the camera or behind a keyboard. When not hosting videos or cranking out features and reviews, he's probably out in the garage working on one of his project cars. He's fully restored a 1936 Ford V8 sedan and then turned to resurrecting another flathead-powered relic, a '51 Ford Crestliner. Craig has been a proud member of the Automotive Press Association (APA) and the Midwest Automotive Media Association (MAMA).
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The 2020 Highlander is handsome but familiar.

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This vehicle's interior is well built, with some unexpectedly upscale materials. 

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The Highlander's new body features some large fender flares near the rear wheels.

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A 3.5-liter V6 powers mainstream models, delivering 295 horsepower with 263 pound-feet of torque.

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That engine is paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission that is mostly responsive. 

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There's loads of room inside the new Highlander, especially in the first and second rows. The back-most bench is best left to kids.

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Higher-end models come with a 12.3-inch screen on the dashboard. It's bright, colorful and home to a disappointing infotainment system.

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You'd better like big grilles if you're going to get a new Highlander.

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LED headlamps are standard for 2020.

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For more photos of the 2020 Toyota Highlander, keep clicking through this gallery.

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