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Smooth, no-hassle hauling for people and gear.
2003 Highlander Review Summary & Specifications
Toyota Highlander is an excellent choice as a no-hassle wagon. It is a jack of all trades. Its ease of operation and convenience features make it eminently easy to live with. Highlander carries four people in comfort, hauls a lot of stuff, and will roll through any storm. Toyota's reputation for quality, durability and reliability should mean trouble-free ownership and a strong resale value.Toyota is determined to have the best-outfitted SUV stores on the planet, with an array of both truck and car-based models ranging from compact cute-utes to hulking Suburban fighters. Five different sport-utilities are now available from Toyota, and that's not counting the two from Lexus. Clearly, Toyota's goal is to meet every need, want, taste and whim of the SUV shopper. Highlander meets the needs of what most people want from a modern, on-road sport-utility.
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| Vehicle Category | Sport Utility Vehicles |
| Editor | Denise McCluggage |
| Model Lineup | 4-cyl 2WD ($23,880); 4-cyl 4WD ($25,280); V6 2WD ($25,460); V6 4WD ($26,860); Limited 2WD ($29,395); Limited 4WD ($30,795) |
| Engines (standard) | 2.4-liter DOHC 16-valve inline-4 |
| Engines (optional) | 155-hp, 2.4-liter DOHC 16-valve inline-4; 220-hp, 3.0-liter DOHC 24-valve V6 |
| Transmissions (standard) | 4-speed electronically controlled automatic |
| Transmissions (optional) | 4-speed electronic automatic w/Snow Mode |
| Safety Equipment (standard) | dual front airbags, ABS, EBD, brake assist |
| Safety Equipment (optional) | side-impact airbags; traction control; skid control |
| Basic Warranty | 3 years/36,000 miles |
| Assembled In | Kyushu, Japan |
| Manufacturer Phone | 1-800-GO-TOYOTA |
| Manufacturer URL | www.toyota.com |
| Base Price MSRP | 23880 |
| Model Tested MSRP | Toyota Highlander 4x2 ($23,880) |
| Standard Equipment | air conditioning, digital clock, mini overhead console, cruise control, electric rear window defroster, power windows, power door locks with rear child-safety locks, remote fuel-filler release, AM/FM/cassette/CD stereo with six speakers, retained accessory power, dual visor mirrors, dual power outside mirrors; six-way adjustable driver's seat, tilt steering wheel |
| Destination Charge | 510 |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) | Vehicle Skid Control and traction control ($650); side airbags ($250); QO Quick Order Package ($630) includes remote keyless entry, tonneau cover, privacy glass; HE Preferred Package ($645) includes 8-way power driver's seat, Homelink garage door opener, illuminated sunvisor vanity mirrors, immobilizer pre-wire for alarm; floor and cargo mat set ($170); aluminum wheels ($520); color-keyed mudguards ($80); heated folding outside mirrors ($30) |
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| Price as Tested | 27365 |
| Layout | front-wheel drive |
| Horse Power | 155 @ 5600 |
| Torque | 163 @ 4000 |
| Fuel Economy | 22/27 |
| Wheelbase | 106.9. |
| Length/Width/Height | 184.4/71.9/66.1 |
| Track Front/Rear | |
| Turning Radius | 37.4 |
| Seating Capacity | 5 |
| Front Head/Hip/Leg room | 40.0/55.1/40.7 |
| Middle Head/Hip/Leg room | |
| Rear Head/Hip/Leg room | 39.8/54.9/36.4 |
| Trunk Volume | 81.4 |
| Payload | |
| Towing Capacity | 3000 |
| Front Suspension | independent MacPherson strut with L-shaped lower arm and stabilizer bar |
| Rear Suspension | independent dual-link MacPherson struts and stabilizer bar |
| Ground Clearance | 6.9 |
| Curb Weight | 3485 |
| Stock Tires | P225/70R16 |
| Brakes Front/Rear | ventilated disc/disc with ABS, EBD and Brake Assist |
| Fuel Capacity | 19.8 |
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