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The discussion explores development timelines, EV charging speeds, third-row practicality, and whether Toyota can price the Highlander aggressively enough to disrupt the three-row electric SUV market.\nThe episode also features an in-depth comparison between the Hyundai Palisade and Toyota Grand Highlander, breaking down real-world interior measurements, child seat usability, and design trade-offs that sparked online controversy. Beyond SUVs, the hosts debate whether plug-in hybrids still make financial sense without federal tax credits, examine EV road-trip practicality for families, respond to listener questions about Volkswagen’s hybrid future, and touch on reliability concerns with the Chevy Blazer EV—along with a humorous fast-food detour to close things out.\n"},"annotations":[{"startTime":0.0,"endTime":9.46,"type":"car","title":"Toyota Highlander","url":"/cars/toyota/highlander","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/0/0b/2008_Toyota_Highlander.jpg","quote":"...the seismic shift in Toyota's lineup with an all new Highlander and why it's nothing like what you've ever seen before.","canonicalId":"car:toyota:highlander","priority":0.5,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4o-mini","data":{"explanation":"The Toyota Highlander is a midsize SUV known for its spacious interior and family-friendly features. 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