BY STEVE SILER, PHOTOGRAPHY BY DAVID DEWHURST AND THE MANUFACTURER

Toyota sharpens its dull knife.

The all-new 2008 Toyota Highlander is boring.

Seriously, we haven’t been this bored driving an all-new car since, well, the original Highlander was introduced for the 2001 model year. Yes, with its new version, Toyota has addressed customer complaints regarding the previous model’s lack of style, space, and horsepower. But somehow, in spite of those improvements, the 08 Highlander exhibits no more charisma than Al Gore hosting a paint-mixing seminar. (more…)

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The 2007 Toyota 4Runner is a 4-door, up to 7-passenger sport-utility, available in 12 trims, ranging from the SR5 4X2 V6 to the Limited 4X4 V8.

Upon introduction, the SR5 4X2 V6 is equipped with a standard 4.0-liter, V6, 236-horsepower engine that achieves 18-mpg in the city and 22-mpg on the highway. The Limited 4X4 V8 is equipped with a standard 4.7-liter, V8, 260-horsepower engine that achieves 16-mpg in the city and 19-mpg on the highway. A 5-speed automatic transmission with overdrive is standard on both trims.

Prices = $27,635-$38,385

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