Toyota Highlander

2007-05-17T11:46:42Z

71.135.36.148: /* Design quirks and oddities */

[[Image:2008 Toyota Highlander.jpg|thumb|right|400px|2008 '''[[Toyota]] Highlander''']]
The '''[[Toyota]] Highlander''' known as the '''Kluger''' in Japan, is a crossover vehicle that shares the same platform with the [[Toyota Camry]]. Configurations come in 5 and 7-seater and available in three trims: '''Base''', '''Sport''' and '''Limited'''. The ''Sport'' model is new for 2006. The Highlander was introduced as a 2001 model in North America to fill in the segment between the [[Toyota RAV4]] and the [[Toyota 4Runner]].

The Highlander is available with 3 choices of engines: 3.3L [[V6]], 2.4L 4-cylinder, and 3.3L [[Hybrid Cars|Hybrid]]. In addition to the 3.3L engine, [[V6]]-powered models were equipped with a new 5-speed [[Automatic transmission|automatic]] transmission which replaced the old 4-speed [[Automatic transmission|automatic]]. The 4-cylinder models continue to use the 4-speed [[Automatic transmission|automatic]] transmission.

Also new in 2004 was the option of a third row seat. To accommodate the optional third row seating a depression had to be made in the trunk floor. On models without third row seating, the depression in the floor was made into a storage compartment. Prior to 2004 the spare tire was accessible from inside the vehicle where the third row seats are located, but beginning in 2004 the spare tire was relocated underneath the vehicle.

The Highlander is available with front-wheel drive or full-time [[Four Wheel Drive|four-wheel drive]]. [[Hybrid Cars|Hybrid]] models are available with a [[Part-time 4WD|part-time four-wheel drive]] system which [[Toyota]] refers to as [[Four Wheel Drive|4WD]]-i.

For 2008, the Highlander will be redesigned increasing in dimensions. It will have a new a 3.5L [[V6]] producing 270 hp and 249 lb-ft. of torque and will be able to tow 5000 lbs. The most for a car based SUV. For the hybrid, the 3.3L with hybrid synergy drive carries over with an increase of 2 hp and a full EV mode.

[[Image:high2.jpg|frame|'''Highlander Limited''' shown in ''Ivory'' with available Leather Seat Package, third-row seat and heated front seats and floor mats]]

See WikiCars' comprehensive '''[[Toyota Highlander Review]]'''.
===Recent Changes===
* Changes to the 2006 model include the introduction of the [[Hybrid Cars|Hybrid]] version. Also a new ''Sport'' trim is available.
* For 2004 the Highlander received a new [[V6]] borrowed from the [[Lexus RX 350|Lexus RX330]]. The new 3.3L [[V6]] makes 230-[[HP|HP]], 10 more than it's predecessor. The new 2.4L engine gets a 5-[[HP|HP]] increase to 160. All 2004 Highlanders get four-wheel [[Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)|anti-lock disc brakes]] as well as a tire pressure monitoring system. A new option is the [[Navigation System|navigation system]] and the [[Entertainment Center|rear DVD entertainment system]]. There is also an available 3rd row seat and [[Side Curtain Airbags|curtain airbags]].
* For 2003 a full-size spare tire was standard. ''Limited'' models come with [[Automatic transmission|automatic]] [[Climate Control|climate control]], power driver seat, and alloy wheels.
* For 2002 [[Toyota]] added a standard rear-seat armrest, cabin air filtration, and a redesigned center console. Models were differentiated by ''Base'' and ''Limited''.

'''Engines:'''
* 2006-present 3.3L 268-[[HP|HP]] [[Hybrid Cars|Hybrid]] motor
* 2004-present 3.3L [[V6]], 230-[[HP|HP]]
* 2004-present 2.4L I4, 160-[[HP|HP]]
* 2001-2003 3.0L [[V6]], 220-[[HP|HP]]
* 2001-2003 2.4L I4, 155-[[HP|HP]]

===Styles and Major Options===
The Highlander comes in the ''Base'', ''Limited'', and ''[[Hybrid Cars|Hybrid]]'' versions. The ''Base'' and ''Limited'' are available in 2WD and [[Four Wheel Drive|4WD]] with the choice of a 4 cylinder or [[V6]] engine. The [[Hybrid Cars|Hybrid]] uses [[Toyota]]'s [[Hybrid Synergy Drive]] technology coupled with an Electronically Controlled Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) for optimum fuel economy. An optional touch-screen [[Navigation System|DVD navigation system]] is available on the ''Limited'' and ''[[Hybrid Cars|Hybrid]]'' versions only. Also available are leather seats, power [[Sunroof|sunroof]], [[Entertainment Center|rear seat entertainment]], [[Side Curtain Airbags|side curtain airbags]], and heated front seats.

===Pricing===
Today's actual prices for the [[Toyota]] MODEL can be found at [http://www.carsdirect.com/toyota/highlander/prices CarsDirect].

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'''Highlander Trims'''
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Base FWD
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Base [[Four Wheel Drive|AWD]]
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[[V6]] FWD
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[[V6]] [[Four Wheel Drive|AWD]]
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[[V6]] [[Four Wheel Drive|AWD]] w/ 3rd Row
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Sport [[V6]] FWD
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Sport [[V6]] [[Four Wheel Drive|AWD]]
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Limited [[V6]] FWD
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Limited [[V6]] FWD w/ [[Navigation System|Nav.]] & 3rd Row
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Limited [[V6]] [[Four Wheel Drive|AWD]]
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Limited [[V6]] [[Four Wheel Drive|AWD]] w/ [[Navigation System|Nav.]] & 3rd Row
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''MSRP''
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$24,530
</td>
<td>
$25,930
</td>
<td>
$25,590
</td>
<td>
$26,990
</td>
<td>
$27,840
</td>
<td>
$27,765
</td>
<td>
$29,235
</td>
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$30,460
</td>
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$32,460
</td>
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$31,860
</td>
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$33,860
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''Invoice''
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$21,831
</td>
<td>
$23,077
</td>
<td>
$22,773
</td>
<td>
$24,019
</td>
<td>
$24,776
</td>
<td>
$24,710
</td>
<td>
$26,018
</td>
<td>
$27,108
</td>
<td>
$28,808
</td>
<td>
$28,354
</td>
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$30,054
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===Gas Mileage===
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'''Highlander Trim'''
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4-Cyl. 2WD
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4-Cyl. [[Four Wheel Drive|4WD]]
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[[V6]] 2WD
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[[V6]] [[Four Wheel Drive|4WD]]
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'''MPG'''
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22/27
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21/25
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19/25
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18/24
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The [[Toyota Highlander Hybrid|Highlander Hybrid]] gets roughly 28/31 MPG (City/Highway).

===Reliability===
* [http://www.autos.com/autos/sport%20utility/midsize/2006/toyota/highlander/base Autos.com] ranks the [[Toyota]] Highlander '''sixth''' (4.6 out of 5 stars) amongst popular mid-size SUVs on the market today.

* The [[Toyota Highlander Hybrid|Highlander Hybrid]] comes in '''first''' for fuel economy and the Highlander comes in '''fifth'''.

* The Highlanders come in [http://www.autos.com/autos/rankings_comfort?cat=suvs&segment=midsize_suvs&rank=comfort&year=0 '''fouth'''] for comfort and are tied for [http://www.autos.com/autos/rankings_safety?cat=suvs&segment=midsize_suvs&rank=safety&year=0 '''first'''] for safety.

===Safety===
All Highlanders come with:
* [[Electronic Stability Control|vehicle stability control]]
* traction control
* anti-lock brake system
* driver and front [[Airbag#Advanced airbag design|passenger air bags]]
* front and rear energy-absorbing crumple zones
* side-impact door beams
* child protector rear door locks
* 3-point shoulder belts in all seating positions
* child restraint system top tether anchors for all rear seating positions

===Photos===
[[Image:high3.jpg|frame|Available JBL® 3-in-1 AM/FM Cassette/[[In-Dash 6-Disc CD|6-disc in-dash CD]] changer with eight speakers in six locations]]
[[Image:high4.jpg|frame|'''Highlander Sport''' interior shown in ''Ash'' with available JBL® 3-in-1 AM/FM Cassette/[[In-Dash 6-Disc CD|6-disc in-dash CD]] changer, eight speakers in six locations]]

===Colors===
Exterior colors on the [[Toyota]] Highlander include:
* Super White
* Millennium Silver Metallic
* Sonora Gold Pearl
* Salsa Red Pearl
* Oasis Green Pearl
* Bluestone Metallic
* Indigo Ink Pearl
* Black

Interior trims on the [[Toyota]] Highlander include:
* Ivory - ''fabric or leather''
* Ash - ''fabric or leather''

===Main Competitors===
* [[Honda Pilot]]
* [[Hyundai Santa Fe]]
* [[Nissan Murano]]
* [[Mazda CX-7]]

==[[Hybrid Cars|Hybrid]] Models==
[[Toyota]] introduced the [[Toyota Highlander Hybrid|Highlander Hybrid]] in July 2005 as a 2006 model. It uses [[Toyota]]'s [[Hybrid Synergy Drive]] Technology, similar to the one in the [[Toyota Prius|Prius]].

The 2006 [[Toyota Highlander Hybrid|Highlander Hybrid]] starts at $33,030.

==Unique Attributes==

==Resale Values==
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'''Highlander Model Year'''
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2006
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2005
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2004
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2003
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2002
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2001
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'''Resale Values'''
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$24,530 - $33,860
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$24,700 - $27,975
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$21,025 - $25,575
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$19,450 - $23,800
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$17,725 - $21,850
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$15,975 - $20,075
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==Worldwide==
The Highlander is called the '''Kluger''' outside of the U.S.

==Design quirks and oddities==
The Toyota navigation system has a "safety feature" which disables data entry when the car is in motion.

==Awards==
* The Highlander was named the "''Best Eco-Friendly''" (2006) for the [[Hybrid Cars|Hybrid]] version by '''MotorWeek'''
* "''Best Overall Value''" (2005) by '''IntelliChoice'''
* Named "''Best Midsized SUV''" by '''Consumer Reports''' (2002)
* Recieved "''Initial Quality Study Award''" '''J.D. Power and Associates''' (2002)
* '''Car and Driver''''s "''Best Large SUV''" (2001)

==See Also==
* [[Toyota Highlander Hybrid]]
* [[Honda Pilot]]
* [[Hyundai Santa Fe]]
* [[Mazda CX-7]]
* [[Nissan Murano]]

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==External Links==
* [http://www.toyota.com/highlander/index.html?s_van=GM_TN_HIGHLANDER_INDEX Toyota North America website]
* [http://toyota.jp/klugerl/index.html Toyota Japan website]
* [http://www.carsdirect.com/research/model-year?make=TO&modelid=349&year=2006 Highlander prices]
* [http://www.whybuyhybrid.com/ToyotaHighlander.htm Toyota Highlander Hybrid] specifications and features

This page uses content from Wikipedia; see [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toyota_Highlander Toyota Highlander], which includes these [http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Toyota_Highlander&action=history contributors].

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