See How the New Toyota Highlander Stacks Up Against the New Ford Explorer

Shopping for a midsize SUV? Make sure you get one with a refined, well-equipped interior. The new Toyota Highlander has an upscale cabin that's loaded with standard tech features. The new Ford Explorer is also a spacious midsize SUV, but it comes up short of the Highlander in some key areas. Read the following comparison from Firelands Toyota to see which SUV is best for Sandusky, OH drivers.

Interior

Passenger Space

Whether you have a large family or a big group of friends to hang with, you'll want an SUV that's just as comfortable for your passengers as it is for you. The new Toyota Highlander seats up to eight people with ease. Taller people in Norwalk will appreciate that it has 41 inches of second-row legroom.

The new Ford Explorer only has seating for seven passengers. It also only provides 39 inches of second-row legroom.

Cabin Quality

You're likely to spend a lot of time inside your SUV, so you should get one with an interior that's pleasing to the eye and soft to the touch. The new Toyota Highlander is awash in high-quality interior materials, even in the base model. Entry-level Highlander trims have cloth upholstery and a stylish tiered dash. Elyria drivers will like that higher models have wood trim and synthetic or genuine leather upholstery.

The new Ford Explorer has an underwhelming interior. The cabin features numerous hard plastics, and there are large panel gaps in some areas.