26/07/2008 08:42. When I saw the 2008 Toyota Highlander, I observed its crisp lines and wide stance. It's athletic personality jumped at me and I couldn't wait to drive.

This Sport Utility Vehicle doesn't have the tough and rugged appearance of other SUVs; the Highlander now bears smooth, Camry-like lines. In fact, the Highlander rides on a new chassis based from the Camry and Avalon. It's about 4 four inches longer, 3 inches wider and it's got about 1 inch more ground clearance. And with new 19-inch wheels, significant revisions were made to the suspension.

The 2008 Highlander is powered by a new 3.5-liter V6 engine mated to a five-speed automatic transmission. The all-new Highlander now delivers 270 horsepower, a 55 horsepower gain over the previous generation. The V6 also produces 248 pound-feet of... // San Francisco Chronicle