Toyota Highlander vs Lincoln MKC

The crossover has come a long way. Sure, that sounds like a tired trope, but when you are in the market for such a ubiquitous family vehicle, you should probably be used to over-done terms like “In a world…” and “Looks like someone has a case of the Mondays!” Let’s face it, crossover ownership means what minivan ownership once did—your younger years are wrapping up, and family is taking precedence over fun.

Luckily for you, Toyota has taken what was once one of the most staid and boring crossovers around (in fact, the very model that resulted in the crossover segment being labeled “boring”) and injected it with a healthy shot of youthfulness and excitement. The 2014 Toyota Highlander won’t pull a quarter-mile in 12 seconds or go off-roading on the Rubicon trail. But it has just enough power, technology and athletic styling that you can actually get excited about driving the kids to soccer practice.