The Toyota Highlander is an exceptionally sensible choice in the luxury SUV class. All trim levels are exceptionally well-equipped, it’s comfortable, and the brand's excellent reliability record means you and your family are unlikely to get stranded. Okay, those in a hurry will find many faster rivals, and it isn’t as luxurious as an Audi Q7 or BMW X5, but we’d certainly give the Highlander a long hard look. If the badge on the nose isn’t important to you, though, we’d definitely consider the cheaper Kia Sorento.