If you don't need rugged off-road ability, there are better options available. The Toyota Highlander retains the Toyota 4Runner's tough styling but costs about $1,000 less and offers better fuel economy and a more comfortable highway ride. Though it costs nearly $3,000 more than the Toyota 4Runner, the GMC Acadia is a much more comfortable family runabout. It still has a masculine look, but boasts minivan-like attributes such as 17/24 mpg fuel economy and seating for seven or eight.
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