Reviews: The 2005 Toyota Highlander
By Jane Smith
Introduction
The 2005 Highlander is manufactured in JAPAN for Toyota. It is Toyota's entry into the SPORT UTILITY 4-DR market. It has a retail price of $31,580 USD in 2005.
Highlander Dimensions
In 2005 the Highlander has an overall length of 184.60 inches and a width of 71.90 inches. It sits a total of 68.30 inches off the ground, with a ground clearance of 7.30 inches. Front headroom is 40.00 inches.
The Ind front suspension gives the Highlander a turning radius of 37.40 inches. It uses 225/65R17 tires with a wheelbase of 106.90 inches.
Drivetrain
The Highlander comes standard with a 5-Speed Automatic Overdrive transmission and is a four-wheel drive vehicle. It has a curb weight of approximately 3935 lbs. The 4-Wheel ABS front brakes are Disc and the rear brakes are Disc.
Fuel Economy
The 3.3L V6 DOHC 24V engine is rated at 18 miles/gallon city and 24 miles/gallon highway off a 19.20 gallon tank. This is average for its class. Flexible Fuel versions are available.
Pricing
The Highlander retails for $31,580 USD with a invoice price of $28,104 USD for the base model with no options. A standard delivery charge of $565 USD is also applicable. Additional options and trim levels can raise the price significantly.
Specs & Equipment
Standard equipment includes Child Safety Door Locks, Power Door Locks, Vehicle Anti-Theft, 4WD/AWD, ABS Brakes. While it varies per trim level optional equipment lists Front Side Airbag, Side Head Curtain Airbag, CD Changer, DVD Player, Navigation Aid.
Exterior color choices include Black, Bluestone Metallic, Indigo Ink Pearl, Millennium Silver Metallic, Oasis Green Pearl, Salsa Red Pearl, Sonora Gold Metallic, Super White with interior choices of Gray Cloth Interior, Gray Leather Interior, Ivory Cloth Interior, Ivory Leather Interior. The Highlander seats 7 people with 40.70 inches front leg room.
Standard Warranty
The standard warranty period is 36 months or 36,000 miles. It also has a 60 month/60,000 mile powertrain warranty. Extended warranties are available through the manufacturer or third-party vendors. It's important to check with your dealer to verify all warranties.
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