I just traded in my 2018 Toyota Highlander Limited for a 2020 Pacifica Hybrid Limited. Almost bought a 2018 Highlander Hybrid but did not like the price and the way the vehicle drove (plus no tax incentives). I can say the build quality of the Highlander was outstanding, no complaints there. A few design issues, visibility around the outside mirrors was horrible, could not see over or under them when turning (bounced over curbs and medians a few times. The adaptive cruise was agonizingly slow reacting to traffic, steering was vague and tended to wander when you weren't paying attention, and the front seats were hard to get in and out of. All in all, a solid well made SUV with a few annoying quirks. I drove a 2020 Highlander Limited before purchasing my Pacifica and it drove better than the 18 model, mirrors were slightly better so there were improvements made. At that point I had really decided it was time to get a Hybrid and decided to concentrate on the Pacifica.
I first drove a 2020 Pacifica Limited gas model and was impressed with the driveability. It drove a lot like the 2020 Highlander, same get up and go, comparable noise level. I did feel the build quality was not quite as good, but the design and usability was better, a lot of the features worked better (Uconnect, Stow and go, interior storage and room).
When I finally located a new Pacifica Hybrid and got to drive it I was really impressed, it has more get up and go than the gas model, very smooth power and very quiet even when the engine runs. I think it rides better than the gas model, probably due to the weight increase. It handles very well for a van, the seats are comfortable, visibility is really good, and technology is top notch.
Comparing the Highlander to the Pacifica - The Highlander had some annoyances but the build quality was great, the usability and convenience was typical SUV. I liked it but did not love it.
The Pacifica, on the other hand, great design, great usability and space, impressive technology, build quality very good. I love it so far (especially those Hybrid tax incentives), hope I feel the same way 2 years down the road.
I first drove a 2020 Pacifica Limited gas model and was impressed with the driveability. It drove a lot like the 2020 Highlander, same get up and go, comparable noise level. I did feel the build quality was not quite as good, but the design and usability was better, a lot of the features worked better (Uconnect, Stow and go, interior storage and room).
When I finally located a new Pacifica Hybrid and got to drive it I was really impressed, it has more get up and go than the gas model, very smooth power and very quiet even when the engine runs. I think it rides better than the gas model, probably due to the weight increase. It handles very well for a van, the seats are comfortable, visibility is really good, and technology is top notch.
Comparing the Highlander to the Pacifica - The Highlander had some annoyances but the build quality was great, the usability and convenience was typical SUV. I liked it but did not love it.
The Pacifica, on the other hand, great design, great usability and space, impressive technology, build quality very good. I love it so far (especially those Hybrid tax incentives), hope I feel the same way 2 years down the road.