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TRAY SEXY

One of the hottest-selling SUVs in the country is back, and its maker is tired—tired—of competitors muscling in on its turf.

Redesigned for 2020, the Toyota Highlander demands your attention with exactly the same formula it’s used for almost two decades—wait, that’s not right. Actually, the 2020 Highlander builds on its winning formula with more than just comfort, convenience, and a reputation for reliability. The three-row family hauler boasts improvements that should attract more buyers. But can it challenge the popular Ford Explorer and SUV of the Year–winning Kia Telluride?

The 2020 Highlander rides on a new advanced platform, but what really defines this new family hauler is a revised storage tray. Yes, really.

First off, don’t knock it until you’ve lived with it—and my sister

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