2000 · 🇯🇵 Japan · 220 hp
The first-generation Toyota Highlander (XU20) launched in 2000 as one of the earliest car-based midsize SUVs, built on the Camry platform. It offered a 3.0L V6 with 220 hp, optional AWD, and three-row seating — a practical family hauler that helped define the crossover segment.