Hi Videain:

___Be careful what you wish for … The Toyota Highlander is rather small SUV in comparison to the Pilot or MDX. The reason we removed the Toyota Previa from service and purchased the Acura MDX 1-1/2 years ago is that 1 of our children graduated from college and is now on her own, the second just graduated from college this year, and the third is just entering 7th grade. My wife wanted something a bit more sporty and we didn’t need a mini-vans room anymore. With that however, there are times when I still wish she would have considered the 04 Sienna or Ody instead. The third row seat leg room in the X is paltry at best. The third row seat room in the Highlander is not even a consideration. The third row leg room in a minivan of whichever make is huge by comparison to either. Make sure your wife really needs a third row in an SUV because the Highlanders third row has leg room only made for those under the age of 6 at best imho …

___And the part about the fuel economy … My wife tanks the MDX to below the EPA city estimates in the winter so I know where you are coming from

___Good Luck

___Wayne R. Gerdes
___Hunt Club Farms Landscaping Ltd.
___Waynegerdes@earthlink.net