Is the Highlander front-wheel drive or rear-wheel drive?

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The two-wheel drive version of the Highlander is front-wheel drive, while the four-wheel drive version is all-wheel drive. Advantages of front-wheel drive: Eliminates the need for a driveshaft, reducing vehicle weight. The structure is more compact, effectively utilizing engine compartment space. The cabin space is more spacious, helping to lower the floor height and improve ride comfort. The engine is close to the drive wheels, resulting in higher power transmission efficiency and better fuel economy. Disadvantages of front-wheel drive: Weight is mostly concentrated at the front of the vehicle, leading to understeer during high-speed cornering due to inertia, which can make driving unstable. If the rear is fully loaded with passengers and cargo, the front wheels may lack sufficient power. Since the front wheels handle both steering and driving, the front tires, front suspension, and front brakes experience more wear than the rear wheels.