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jgayman · 10-14-2010, 07:51 AM

Shouldn't there now be a new forum section for the 3rd generation Highlander?

***MR2Jedi*** · 10-14-2010, 07:59 AM

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Thanks

***05Moose*** · 10-14-2010, 08:53 AM

I thought a newer model was considered a new gen model when it was redesigned? Sure seems like it's just a cosmetic update to me as the body style (in general) looks the same as does most of the interior other than some minor changes (like split 3rd row). Did they replace the whole engine/drivetrain? What am I missing that would qualify the 2011 as a 3rd gen?

Not picking on you OP, I'm just curious because I honestly don't know what changed that would qualify it as a 3rd gen (or what qualifies a model as a new generation in general).

matt0420 · 10-14-2010, 09:17 AM

I agree there should be a 3rd generation section added....when the 3rd generation of the Highlander is out.

The 2011 is the same thing as a 2010, just with a different, squintier nose. Therefore it is still 2nd gen.

lucky777 · 10-14-2010, 11:29 AM

We'll see 3rd gen HL in 3 years...

jimmied · 10-14-2010, 06:57 PM

I agree as well. just cosmetic changes should not necessitate a new forum

areamike · 10-14-2010, 08:30 PM

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Originally Posted by 05Moose

I thought a newer model was considered a new gen model when it was redesigned? Sure seems like it's just a cosmetic update to me as the body style (in general) looks the same as does most of the interior other than some minor changes (like split 3rd row). Did they replace the whole engine/drivetrain? What am I missing that would qualify the 2011 as a 3rd gen?

Not picking on you OP, I'm just curious because I honestly don't know what changed that would qualify it as a 3rd gen (or what qualifies a model as a new generation in general).

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Originally Posted by matt0420

I agree there should be a 3rd generation section added....when the 3rd generation of the Highlander is out.

The 2011 is the same thing as a 2010, just with a different, squintier nose. Therefore it is still 2nd gen.

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Originally Posted by lucky777

We'll see 3rd gen HL in 3 years...

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Originally Posted by jimmied

I agree as well. just cosmetic changes should not necessitate a new forum

DITTO to all that 'hub-bub'...

Thunderchief · 10-14-2010, 09:44 PM

When buying my 2010 HL on Aug 24, I asked, should I wait, new 2011 stuff? I asked what changed? I was told virtually nothing, based on that response from the dealer, I say the 2011 is still Gen-2 until something radical happens.

***arabianobsession*** · 10-15-2010, 01:43 PM

The 2011 is a Gen 2.5 model. Refreshed, but not completely different. Like the 2010 Camry was from the 2009 Camry.

jgayman · 10-15-2010, 10:19 PM

Ok.. good deal. I guess one could argue either way. I was thinking "generation" referred to each time the body was redesigned and/or the vehicle changed its overall appearance. The 2011 is the 3rd major body redesign since the HL first came out in 2001. I think everyone would agree that the three distinct HL versions were 2001, 2008, and now 2011.

***Zembonez*** · 10-15-2010, 10:44 PM

This place has so many sections as it is...

deadrx7conv · 10-16-2010, 12:15 AM

Its not a major redesign. The difference between the 1st and 2nd gen is major. The difference between 2010 and 2011 is a little more makeup.

***TrailDust*** · 10-28-2010, 01:04 PM

I'd have to agree that the latest Highlanders are simply full of cosmetic changes and not a redesign. When a bona fide redesign comes along I'm all for a 3rd Gen forum, till then 2nd Gen is fine IMO. Thanks! BTW, it's great to be back!

***becks*** · 10-28-2010, 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by TrailDust

I'd have to agree that the latest Highlanders are simply full of cosmetic changes and not a redesign. When a bona fide redesign comes along I'm all for a 3rd Gen forum, till then 2nd Gen is find IMO. Thanks! BTW, it's great to be back!

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Timbits93 · 10-29-2010, 01:46 AM

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Originally Posted by jgayman

Ok.. good deal. I guess one could argue either way. I was thinking "generation" referred to each time the body was redesigned and/or the vehicle changed its overall appearance. The 2011 is the 3rd major body redesign since the HL first came out in 2001. I think everyone would agree that the three distinct HL versions were 2001, 2008, and now 2011.

2011 was minor. There wasn't a MAJOR change in the bodystyle. Just changes that could be done replacing some parts here and there without that much involvement in changing manufacturing or much r&d.

Major would be when they do something to the overall chassis of the vehicle [Cosmetic, structural]. This would require alot of r&d and MAJOR changes in the manufacturing process of the vehicle.