Delivery of our Toyota Highlander hybrid is taking a long time. What similar, non-U.S.-made SUV would you recommend?

The Globe and Mail · Mark Richardson, Miranda Lightstone · 2026-11-02 10:00 UTC

Mark Richardson and Miranda Lightstone examine the options from the Hyundai Santa Fe to the Mazda CX-90 and Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV

We’re planning to replace our 2018 Toyota Highlander hybrid. We’ve been really happy with it and ordered a replacement – a 2026 Grand Highlander hybrid. But we’ve been waiting for delivery since the spring and there’s no delivery date in sight.

More important, we’ve gone elbows up and would like to purchase a vehicle that is not manufactured in the U.S. We’d love to support Canadian manufacturing but that limits our options. We’ve had a Toyota RAV4 in the past but don’t think it’s large enough to suit our needs. We’re considering the Hyundai Santa Fe hybrid. What are your thoughts? – Stephanie

Mark Richardson: Toyota’s been having real problems getting its most popular vehicles into the hands of Canadian buyers, with waits of many months and even years not unusual for some of its higher-demand nameplates.

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