Toyota Highlander
Several variants of Toyota’s Highlander SUV are available. The 2WD version comes with a 2.7L 4-cylinder engine that produces 187 hp, while the AWD versions come with a 3.5L V6 that develops 270 hp (280 in the hybrid,including the electric motor). There are also three transmissions offered, a 6-speed automatic, a 5-speed automatic and a CVT for the hybrid. It is one of the best rated vehicles in this category and its resale value is high.
Toyota Highlander
| Pricing | |
|---|---|
| MSRP | CA$42,990 |
| Fees | CA$1,635 |
| Gas guzzler tax | CA$0 |
| Monthly payments | CA$809/month |
| Powertrain | |
| Combined power | 280 hp |
| Combined torque | N/A |
| Engine | 3.5 l V6 |
| Power | 231 hp @ 5,800 rpm (172 kW) |
| Torque | 215 lb·ft @ 4,800 rpm (292 N·m) |
| Induction | Atmospheric |
| Fuel type | Regular |
| Engine | Electric |
| Power | 68 hp (51 kW) |
| Torque | 103 lb·ft @ 0 rpm (140 N·m) |
| Transmission | CVT |
| Drivetrain | AWD |
| Hybrid / Electric | |
| Battery type | Nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) |
| Energy | 4.5 kWh |
| Voltage | 288 V |
| Charging times |
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| Cooling | N/A |
| Drivetrain structure | N/A |
| Vehicle type / Category | |
| Vehicle type | SUV |
| Category | Hybrid / Plug-in Hybrid, Mid-size SUV under $50,000 |
| Assembly | Princeton, IN, US |
| Generation | 2 |
| Fuel efficiency / Autonomy | |
| City | 7.8 L/100km |
| Highway | 8.7 L/100km |
| Combined | 8.2 L/100km |
| Autonomy | 792 km |
| Electric autonomy | N/A |
| CO₂ emissions | 189 g/km |
| Equipment | |
| Sunroof | optional |
| Heated front seats | optional |
| Smart key | optional |
| Infotainment | |
| Auxiliary audio input | standard |
| CD player | standard |
| Apple CarPlay compatible | not available |
| Android Auto compatible | not available |
| Sirius XM | standard |
| Bluetooth audio | standard |
| Steering / Suspension / Brakes / Tires | |
| Steering | rack and pinion with assist |
| Turning diameter | 12 m (39′) |
| Front suspension | N/A |
| Rear suspension | N/A |
| Front brakes | Disc (ABS) |
| Rear brakes | Disc (ABS) |
| Front tires | P245/65R17 |
| Rear tires | P245/65R17 |
| Safety | |
| Seat belts | 7 |
| Dimensions / Weight | |
| Length | 4,796 mm (189″) |
| Width | 1,910 mm (75″) |
| Height | 1,730 mm (68″) |
| Wheelbase | 2,794 mm (110″) |
| Front track | 1,626 mm (64″) |
| Rear track | 1,626 mm (64″) |
| Weight | 2,105 kg (4,641 lb) |
| Capacities | |
| Passengers | 7 |
| Trunk | between 292 l and 2,665 l |
| Fuel tank | 65 l (14 gal) |
| Towing capacity | 1,588 kg (3,501 lb) |
| Performance | |
| 0-100 km/h | 8.0 s |
| 80-120 km/h | 5.6 s |
| Top speed | N/A |
| Braking distance | 42 m |
| Warranty | |
| Base warranty | 3 years/60,000 km |
| Powertrain warranty | 5 years/100,000 km |
| The Car Guide rating | |
| Driving | 6/10 |
| Safety | 8/10 |
| Interior | 8/10 |
| Reliability | 8/10 |
| Winter driving | 8/10 |
| Comfort | 8/10 |
| Average | 77%(view ratings) |