- suv 123,607
- Duluth, MN
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- autoshopper.com
- suv 123,607 gasoline black automatic
2010 toyota highlander review this car review is specific to this model, not the actual vehicle for sale. Smooth, spacious, comfortable, practical. introductionthe toyota highlander is smooth and comfortable, a crossover suv with generous space for passengers and cargo. An available v6 engine delivers smooth performance and respectable fuel economy. a versatile cabin adds to the attractiveness of the highlander as a family vehicle. The second row can slide forward and back, and the third-row seat is hospitable for children and capable of carrying adults. Getting in and out of the first two rows is easy, and toyota provides both a walk-through and a fold-and-slide-forward second-row seat to ease access to the third row. the highlander was completely redesigned for 2008, and made larger than the previous generation in every significant dimension. It has a variable intake manifold and variable valve timing with intelligence (vvt-i) to optimize torque and fuel efficiency and to deliver strong response at all engine speeds. The highlander v6 comes standard with a multi-information display, including back-up camera. And the mid-range sport model is being replaced by the highlander se, which is more near-luxury and less sporty. the v6 is a 3. 5-liter unit that delivers 270 horsepower and 248 pound-feet of torque. We found the 3. 5-liter v6 is buttery smooth. Also smooth is its five-speed automatic transmission, which downshifts seamlessly to provide ample passing punch. Front-wheel-drive highlanders with the 3. 5-liter v6 are epa-rated at 18/24 mpg city/highway, while all-wheel drive models are rated slightly lower at 17/23 mpg. the highlander hybrid has a gas/electric powertrain that provides smooth, plentiful power. The gasoline engine is a 3. 3-liter v6 that delivers 209 horsepower and 212 pound-feet of torque and is matched to an electronically controlled continuously variable transmission (ecvt). With its gas engine and three electric motors, the complete hybrid powertrain can deliver the same 270 peak horsepower as the 3. 5-liter v6 alone. The hybrid is rated at 27/25 mpg city/highway. gasoline-only highlanders come standard with front-wheel drive, with all-wheel drive available for customers who want all-weather capability and enhanced safety. Hybrids come standard with all-wheel drive. the highlander is a so-called crossover, meaning it's built more like a car than like a truck. The highlander is based on the architecture of the toyota camry midsize sedan. The highlander se 32,480) and limited 33,220) come standard with the 3. 5-liter v6. The all-wheel-drive models all have the 3. 5-liter v6, and are available in base 29,200), se 33,930), and limited 34,670) trim. Highlander hybrid models come standard with all-wheel drive and are available in base 34,900) and limited 41,220) trim only. highlander comes standard with cloth upholstery; air conditioning; three-row seating for up to seven passengers; a 40/20/40 second-row seat with a removable center section that can be stowed under the first-row center console; am/fm/cd with six speakers and mp3/wma playback; power windows, door locks, and foldable mirrors; remote keyless entry; cruise control; variable intermittent wipers front and rear; rear defogger; rear spoiler; tilt/telescope steering wheel; two front and one cargo-area 12-volt power outlets; and 245/65r17 tires on alloy wheels. The limited models are distinguished with more chrome and bright trim than other models, and bold 19-inch, five-spoke alloy wheels wearing 245/55r19 tires. Hybrid limited models come with the same features as the limited. options are too numerous to list and vary in both price and availability with trim level. Among them: a power tilt/slide moonroof 910); a multi-information display for the base v6 500). Base models offer a power-adjustable driver's seat 320), rear air conditioning 415), a tow package 220), and a cold weather package 60) consisting of a windshield-wiper de-icer grid and heated outside mirrors. Higher-level models offer a jbl audio system with nine speakers and a bluetooth hands-free cell phone link, with navigation 2,625) or without 750); a power rear tailgate 400); rear dvd entertainment 1,780); and automatic rear air conditioning 585). safety features on all models include dual front airbags, front side-impact airbags for thorax protection, head-protecting curtain side airbags that cover all three seating rows, a driver's knee airbag, active front headrests, tire-pressure monitor, antilock brakes, traction control, antiskid control, and hill-start assist. Hill descent control is standard on awd models. walkaroundexterior features the toyota highlander is in the heart of the midsize crossover suv market, and is about the same size as the honda pilot. It features softer styling than the 4runner midsize suv and the retro-styled fj cruiser. Truck-based platforms, rugged suspensions and low-range transfer cases make 4runner and fj cruiser highly capable off road. The highlander is based on the same architecture as that of the camry and avalon sedans. Highlander's all-wheel-drive systems are designed for taming slippery pavement and wintry conditions, not for climbing rocks and traversing rough terrain. The look is more suv than station wagon, and the available 19-inch alloy wheels add to the muscular stance. alloy wheels come standard, so every highlander looks well-equipped. Fit and finish are excellent and the design is attractive. There are more hard plastic finishes than in a lexus, but those plastics are nicely grained and assembled with care. the secondary controls are easy to spot, and they move with precision. A 3. 5-inch screen displays trip computer and climate control information; its optional on the base model and standard on all others. The picture is very small, but it could help the driver avoid making the tragic mistake of backing over a child, and in everyday use it speeds parallel parking or backing up to a wall. opt for the navigation system, and the camera is projected onto the larger navigation screen, making the image easier to see. This is a far more useful tool than the standard screen when it comes to backing up. This screen also displays some of the audio controls, adding an extra step or two when changing stations, but the system works very well. cup holders abound, with 10 cup holders scattered throughout the cabin. Larger bottle holders are provided in the doors, handy for large water bottles. There's also plenty of storage for small items. hybrid models have some exclusive interior touches. The gauges are trimmed in blue instead of red, and a power meter replaces the tachometer. Displayed either on the multifunction screen or the.
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