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Toyota Highlander

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The Car Guide rating 4.0/5 77% Detailed ratings

Price $31,675 – $51,950 Payments

Fuel consumption 7.3 – 12.6 L/100km

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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.

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Motoring TV 2001 Episode 21

Draggins Car Club in Saskatoon 2001 Toyota Highlander parking on an incline 1938 Ford Delux changing spark plugs will today's cars become the classics of tomorrow?

Review - 2014 Toyota Highlander

We got our first chance to drive the new Highlander, a vehicle Toyota is calling a hero!! Motoring 2014, Episode 12 …

2014 Toyota Highlander

The new 2014 Toyota Highlander.

The Car Guide rating 77%

Pros

Great comfort
Impeccable fit and trim
Nice selection of engines
Versatile interior
Comprehensive equipment

Cons

Sleepy steering
Not exactly a thrill to drive
Silhouette furtive
Useless third row
Expensive options

Driving	6/10
Safety	8/10
Interior	8/10
Reliability	8/10
Winter driving	8/10
Comfort	8/10

What's new in 2012

No major change

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Recalls

Electrical
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