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All-new version is bigger and better.
2008 Highlander Review Summary & Specifications
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The 2008 Toyota Highlander is all-new. It offers more room and more power than the 2001-07 models without giving up any fuel economy. Highlander Hybrid models offer excellent fuel economy, particularly in the stop-and-go traffic of major metros, along with extremely low emissions. Add in Toyota's reputation for reliability and resale value, and the 2008 Highlander is a wise choice for active families. Kirk Bell filed this report to NewCarTestDrive.com after driving the new Highlander models in Arizona.
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| Vehicle Category | Sport Utility Vehicles |
| Editor | Kirk Bell |
| Model Lineup | Toyota Highlander; AWD; Sport; Sport AWD; Limited; Limited AWD; Hybrid; Hybrid Limited |
| Engines (standard) | 3.5-liter dohc 24-valve V6 |
| Engines (optional) | 270-hp 3.5-liter V6; 270-hp 3.3-liter V6 gas/electric hybrid with three electric motors |
| Transmissions (standard) | 5-speed automatic |
| Transmissions (optional) | 5-speed automatic; continuously variable automatic (CVT) |
| Safety Equipment (standard) | dual front airbags, front side-impact airbags for thorax protection, head-protecting curtain side airbags that cover all three seating rows, driver's knee airbag, active front headrests, tire-pressure monitor, antilock brakes, traction control, electronic stability control, brake assist, EBD, hill-start assist |
| Safety Equipment (optional) | hill descent control |
| Basic Warranty | 3 years/36,000 miles |
| Assembled In | Fukuoka, Japan |
| Manufacturer Phone | 1-800-GO-TOYOTA |
| Manufacturer URL | www.toyota.com |
| Base Price MSRP | |
| Model Tested MSRP | Toyota Highlander Sport AWD |
| Standard Equipment | cloth upholstery; air conditioning; AM/FM/CD stereo with six speakers and MP3 playback capability; three-row seating for up to seven passengers; a 40/20/40 second row seat with a removable center section; fold-flat third row; opening rear glass, cargo cover, cargo area levers to fold the second-row seats; power windows, door locks, and mirrors; remote keyless entry; cruise control; tilt/telescope steering wheel; three 12-volt power outlets; 3.5-inch multifunction display screen with rearview camera, clock, tire-pressure display, air conditioning readout, and outside temperature and trip computer information; variable intermittent wipers; rear defogger with variable intermittent wiper; rear spoiler; fog lamps |
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| Options as Tested (MSRP) | leather upholstery, 10-way power adjustable driver seat and four-way power front passenger seat, heated front seats, JBL audio with nine speakers; Bluetooth hands-free cell phone link; power rear tailgate |
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| Layout | all-wheel drive |
| Horse Power | 270 @ 6200 |
| Torque | 248 @ 4700 |
| Fuel Economy | 17/23 |
| Wheelbase | 109.8 |
| Length/Width/Height | 188.4/75.2/69.3 |
| Track Front/Rear | |
| Turning Radius | 38.7 |
| Seating Capacity | 7 |
| Front Head/Hip/Leg room | 40.6/56.7/43.2 |
| Middle Head/Hip/Leg room | 40.1/56.5/38.3 |
| Rear Head/Hip/Leg room | 36.3/42.3/29.9 |
| Trunk Volume | 95.4 |
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| Towing Capacity | 5000 |
| Front Suspension | independent MacPherson strusts with L-shaped lower arms and stabilizer bar |
| Rear Suspension | dual-link MacPherson struts with stabilizer bar |
| Ground Clearance | 8.1 |
| Curb Weight | 4255 |
| Stock Tires | P245/55R19 |
| Brakes Front/Rear | disc/disc with ABS, EBD, Brake Assist |
| Fuel Capacity | 19.2 |
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