Explain the locking differential to a Layman

I own both and my wife's Highlander is hands-down the vehicle of choice for driving an hour or more. Its comfortable, brakes like a real vehicle should, and I feel zero pain after a 10 hour drive.

Its just that my wife's highlander is allergic to water crossings

 

Not going to lie, whenever I see a late model Highlander, I always think that they're really good looking vehicles and probably a lot more comfortable on my 60 mile a day drive than the 4Runner. If I could make an even trade for one, I would consider it.

 

I don't think it's a matter of opinion. My understanding is that a crossover is a unibody, and an SUV is BOF.

 

I agree with this. 2WD SR5 is not a crossover, it is a truck just like a 2WD Tacoma.

 

I can relate, I used to commute from downtown Dayton OH to Downtown Cincy (55 miles each way) in a 2013 Altima, then 80 each way from Dayton to Easton Columbus and back.

Your highlander thoughts? It is indeed a fact. And cruising at 75mph with good tires you average a solid 19.5mpg. The seats are bliss.....

We chose a 2014 Limited because the V6 in it is indestructible, has a center locking difff and DAC which when towing is nice. In fact, id rather take the Highlander on any roads not requiring a lift or 4WD. The captains chairs allow for multiple drivers to get passenger front seat comfort. It is truly a road trippers dream. Throw a fridge and jackery in the back and you're good to go.

 

The new hybrid Highlander has 36 mpg. Crazy, but it is 2.5L.

 

XJ, ZJ, WJ, ,etc would beg to differ.

I believe that crossovers also tend to be FWD-based vehicles.

 

Hey cruising at 65 MPH I got 22 mpg on my 4Runner. I swear!

 

I haven't paid attention to my timer, is that 2 minutes and 27 seconds or 2 hours and 27 minutes?

 

Not sure. Must be the latter as I was on a long road trip.

 

My QX70 was 100% RWD unless AWD was needed. It’s a crossover.

 

If you don't mess around with a stock 4Runner the mpg is higher than what EPA says.

 

I actually agree with you. But, I believe that is how it's defined.

Also, what's a ZJ?

 

First gen (93-98) Grand Cherokee. I used to have a 97, it was a great vehicle. This is with a 3" lift and 31's.

 

Looks like a fun vehicle!

 

Thanks! Yeah, it was. It was really good off-road, and once it got older and achieved beater status, there's a real sense of freedom that comes with driving a beater, lol.

The thing I miss most about it, other than the crazy amount of front wheel articulation, is the super comfy seats.