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• The Toyota Highlander is an SUV from Toyota Motor Corporation that is available in both standard and hybrid models and offers seating for up to 7 passengers. The Highlander fits between the smaller RAV4 and larger 4Runner in Toyota's SUV lineup.

  The Highlander was completely redesigned for 2008. Initially powered by a 3.5L V6 only, a 2.7L 4-cylinder engine was added for the 2009 model year.

• Fast Facts

  1. Class: SUV, mid-size, mid-range, hybrid
  2. 2.7 Inline-4 DOHC 16-valves VVT-i
  3. 3.5L V6 DOHC 24-valves VVT-i
  4. Hybrid: 3.3L V6 DOHC 24-valves VVT-i
  5. with Hybrid Synergy Drive
  6. 187 @ 5,800 (2.7L); 270 @ 6,200 (V6)
  7. Hybrid: 209 @ 5,600 from gas engine; 270 overall
  8. 186 @ 4,100 (2.7L); 248 @ 4,700 (V6)
  9. Hybrid: 212 @ 3,600
  10. 5-speed automatic (2.7L); 6-speed automatic (V6)
  11. Hybrid: Continuously Variable Transmission
  12. 20 / 27 (2.7L); 17 - 18 (FWD) / 23 - 24 (FWD) (V6)
  13. Hybrid: 27 / 25
  14. MSRP: 25,705 - $41,020JB car pages: Toyota Highlander Reviews & Prices

• Reviews

  • "Highlander is a competent, refined, family focused SUV that offers great practicality, cargo and passenger versatility, and evident quality. Versions with the conventional V6 engine best represent Highlander's Recommended attributes, as the Hybrid models' higher prices may take years to offset in fuel savings."

  — Consumer GuideConsumer Guide: 2009 Toyota Highlander Road Test

  • "The Toyota Highlander offers generous room for people and cargo, a choice of powertrains, ample performance, and good fuel economy. Hybrid models offer excellent fuel economy, particularly in the stop-and-go traffic of major metros, along with extremely low emissions."

  — JB car pagesJB car pages: 2009 Toyota Highlander Review

  • "Boasting midsize SUV versatility without the attendant poor fuel mileage and trucklike handling and ride, the 2009 Toyota Highlander exemplifies the virtues of a now-flourishing vehicle breed -- the crossover SUV."

  — EdmundsEdmunds: 2009 Toyota Highlander Review and Specs

• Competitors

  • Chevrolet Trailblazer
  • Dodge Journey
  • Ford Edge
  • Ford Explorer
  • Honda Pilot
  • Hyundai Veracruz
  • Jeep Grand Cherokee
  • Kia Sorento
  • Mazda CX-7
  • Mitsubishi Endeavor
  • Nissan Murano
  • Nissan Pathfinder
  • Subaru Forester
  • Toyota 4Runner

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