Scott Congleton 
2014 Toyota Highlander SUV Limited 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
Good Overall But Could Be Better
 I now own a 2017 Toyota Highlander Limited AWD V6 and I am sorry that I traded. The new Highlander has a more powerful engine and an 8 speed tranny but the performance is totally lacking. I have two major frustrations with the new Highlander; the Smart Cruise Control and the Start Stop Feature. You can not turn off permanently the Start Stop feature...you have to push the off button everytime you start the car and secondly the new Smart Crusie Control is too sensitive. The cruise control sees cars/trucks in other lanes and will suddenly brake hard and this can cause an accident if you arent expecting this. I just could not contine to drive the 2017 Toyota Highlander. I traded it for a 2018 BMW 3.5i X5 SUV. The best decision I have made in a long time. The Highlander just did not have any performance, it lacked acceleration and the handling for me was just scary. The BMW X5 was a big step financially but well worth the extra money. All the things in the Highlander that drove me crazy; poor performance, poor handling, the worst GPS/Infotainment System of any car I have owned, severe blind spots/ outside rearview mirrors. The BMW X5 has superior performance, the handling is precise and predictable, the transmission is excellent. The GPS/Infotainment System is the best in ever catogory. The Highlander is a good family hauler but I would not put my family in it as I am afraid the steering is going to cause an accident as it is so sloopy. The only thing I miss on the BMW is all of the storage that the Highlander had. I look forward to getting in the BMW and going to work and I can not say that about the Highlander. If you are an average driver and want a good SUV the Highlander will probably suit you. If you are looking for something more refined then I highly suggest you look at the BMX X5.