Every car I've owned in the last 25 years has either been RWD or AWD - yes, the missus has has some FWD cars, but mine are not. I hate it. Can't stand it. I've only driven a small number of FWD chassis that I thought "oh, hey, WHY CAN'T THEY ALL DO THIS." The modern GTI is one of them. I'd like to try some of the new Fords - I hear they're amazing too.
One thing I don't like about the Highlander is the transverse engine packaging. It drives much better than a FWD thanks to the full time AWD - but feels top/front heavy in many ways like a FWD vehicle.