Are the Wildlander and Highlander in the same vehicle class?
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The Wildlander and Highlander are not in the same vehicle class. The Wildlander is a compact SUV, while the Highlander is a midsize SUV. The differences between the two are: 1. Different wheelbases: The Wildlander has a wheelbase of 2690mm; the Highlander has a wheelbase of 2790mm. 2. Different powertrains: The Wildlander is equipped with a 2.0L naturally aspirated engine with a maximum torque of 209 Nm; the Highlander is equipped with a 2.0T turbocharged engine with a maximum torque of 350 Nm. 3. Different body dimensions: The Wildlander's dimensions are 4665mm in length, 1855mm in width, and 1680mm in height; the Highlander's dimensions are 4890mm in length, 1925mm in width, and 1720mm in height.
I've driven two models, the Wildlander is Toyota's compact SUV, just over 4.6 meters long, incredibly convenient for city parking - super agile for grocery runs or school drop-offs. The Highlander is completely different, a mid-size SUV approaching 5 meters in length, with spacious rear seats comfortably fitting three people, and the 7-seater version offering even more cargo space. On highways, the Highlander feels rock-solid while the Wildlander has slightly less stability. Power-wise, the Highlander typically comes with a 2.0T engine for stronger acceleration, whereas the Wildlander mostly features a 2.0L hybrid system for better fuel efficiency. There's about a 100,000 yuan price difference - the Wildlander starts around 250,000 yuan while the Highlander exceeds 300,000 yuan. Toyota's product strategy is clever here, targeting different demographics: the Wildlander suits singles or small families on a budget, while the Highlander caters to larger families who enjoy road trips. They're clearly not in the same class - choosing between them depends entirely on your specific needs.
