Bob 
2014 Toyota Highlander SUV XLE 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
A Nice Step Up.
 We purchased the Highlander for my wife as a replacement for her 11-year-old Grand Caravan. It ticked all the boxes we wanted (AWD, a "real" gearbox transmission, seating for 7, etc.) and has really fit our needs perfectly. It's not a performance vehicle, but the engine/transmission combination is respectable and it has been surefooted across a variety of road conditions. The front seat are comfortable for adults, but the second row are less-so. I'd reserve the 3rd row for children under the age of 10 or for very short trips, since space is severely limited. Environmental controls are well laid out and the heated front seat warm quickly. Probably my two biggest issues are entertainment system and visibility from the drives position. Toyota's entune system does not play well with my iPhone and Apple's AirPlay is not available. Bluetooth connectivity for phone calls is spotty at best. As for visibility, driving the Highlander sometimes gives you the feeling you're in a tunnel, particularly when backing up. The rear-view backup camera is absolutely essential and should become your best friend. Before my wife got comfortable trusting the camera, she attempted to back up the ol' fashioned way and actually bumped into a few things. Of course these complaints are very minor and in no way offset all the things we love about out Highlander. With the exception of planned oil changes it's never seen the inside of the service department at our local Toyota dealership.