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The easiest of motoring companions.
2005 Highlander Review Summary & Specifications
Toyota Highlander is an excellent choice as a versatile, no-hassle 4WD wagon. Its ease of operation and convenience features make it eminently easy to live with. Highlander carries four people in comfort, seven in a pinch, and hauls a lot of stuff. It is a competent all-weather performer. Toyota's reputation for quality, durability and reliability should mean trouble-free ownership and a strong resale value. Highlander provides what most people want from a modern, on-road sport-utility.New Car Test Drive editor Mitch McCullough filed this report from Pasadena, California
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| Vehicle Category | Sport Utility Vehicles |
| Editor | Mitch McCullough |
| Model Lineup | Toyota Highlander 2WD ($24,080); 4WD ($25,480); 2WD V6 ($25,140); 4WD V6 ($27,390); Limited 2WD ($29,980); Limited 4WD ($31,380) |
| Engines (standard) | 3.3-liter DOHC 24-valve V6 |
| Engines (optional) | 160-hp 2.4-liter DOHC 16-valve inline-4; 230-hp, 3.3-liter DOHC 24-valve V6 |
| Transmissions (standard) | 5-speed automatic |
| Transmissions (optional) | 4-speed automatic; 5-speed automatic |
| Safety Equipment (standard) | dual front multi-stage airbags, front seatbelts w/pre-tensioners and force limiters, ABS, EBD, brake assist, traction control, VSC skid control, tire pressure monitor, LATCH child-seat anchors |
| Safety Equipment (optional) | side-impact and side-curtain airbags |
| 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 | 24080 |
| Model Tested MSRP | Toyota Highlander 4x4 V6 ($27,390) |
| Standard Equipment | air conditioner w/clean air filter; cloth interior; multi-adjust front captain chairs w driver height adjust; 60/40 split 2nd row seat w/fold-flat, slide, recline and right-hand walk-in function; fold-flat, recline 3rd row seat w/rear heating system & 2 cup holders; height-adjust headrests for all seats; power windows and door locks; cruise control/remote keyless entry; tonneau cover; tilt steering wheel; auto-off headlamps; digital clock; center console w/2 adjustable cup holders; 2nd-row center armrest w/2 adj cup holders; 2 aux power outlets; silver interior trim; low tire pressure warning system; color keyed bumpers & body side moldings; power outside mirrors; front & rear intermittent wipers; flex mast antenna; rear privacy glass |
| Destination Charge | 540 |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) | driver and front passenger side-impact and side-curtain airbags ($680); JBL Premium AM/FM/Cassette/6 CD in dash changer with 8 speakers in six locations ($595); Tow Prep Package ($160); Fog lamps ($110); daytime running lights ($40); 8-way power driver/4-way manual pass Seat ($410); Color-keyed Rear Spoiler ($200); Urethane steering Wheel with Audio conrols ($50); Appearance Package ($600); Tow Hitch w/ball Mount ($420); Preferred Accessory Package ($345) |
| Gas Guzzler Tax | |
| Price as Tested | 32570 |
| Layout | all-wheel drive |
| Horse Power | 230 @ 5800 |
| Torque | 242 @ 4400 |
| Fuel Economy | 18/24 |
| Wheelbase | 106.9 |
| Length/Width/Height | 184.6/71.9/68.3 |
| Track Front/Rear | |
| Turning Radius | 37.4 |
| Seating Capacity | 7 |
| Front Head/Hip/Leg room | 40.0/55.1/40.7 |
| Middle Head/Hip/Leg room | 39.8/54.9/36.4 |
| Rear Head/Hip/Leg room | 32.3/39.8/30.2 |
| Trunk Volume | 80.6 |
| Payload | |
| Towing Capacity | 3500 |
| Front Suspension | independent MacPherson strut with L-shaped lower arm and anti-roll bar |
| Rear Suspension | independent dual-link MacPherson struts and anti-roll bar |
| Ground Clearance | 7.3 |
| Curb Weight | 3935 |
| Stock Tires | P225/65R17 |
| Brakes Front/Rear | ventilated disc/disc with ABS, EBD and Brake Assist |
| Fuel Capacity | 19.1 |
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