CLEAN CARFAX REPORT!!! 2ND OWNER!!! Introduced early in the 2001 model year, the car-based Highlander is the fifth — and newest — member of Toyota's sport utility vehicle lineup. It is structurally related to the Lexus RX 300, but the Highlander is a little larger and has a different squared-off appearance. Fender creases are prominent on the Highlander, and fewer features are standard than on the RX 300, which is considerably more expensive. Both models are offered with front-wheel drive (FWD) or all-wheel drive (AWD), with the AWD sporting a 6-Cylinder. An exceptionally smooth ride coupled with confident and capable handling are the high points of the Highlander picture. The Highlander is extremely easy to drive, and it has just the right steering feel and a balanced sensation on the highway.